January 19, 2017

The

Hugoton

Hermes

Thursday, January 19, 2017 Volume Volume 130, 130, Number Number 33 14 14 pages, pages, 69 69 cents cents plus plus tax tax per per copy copy

HHS and HMS artists earn awards in Scholastic Art Competition

Hugoton High School students’ artwork is accepted into the Western Kansas Scholastic Art Competition. Left to right are Art Instructor Robert Terrill, Jorge Encines, Alondra Camacho, Luis Guerrero, Damaris Sanchez,

Tiffany Mangels, Sydney Meyer, Kylee Garza, Cierra Yarbrough, Ian Pomeroy, Katie Crawford, Mattison Taylor, Sahayla Haar, Marie Aguiriano, Kobe Lindstrom, Aylin Avila, Aaron Camacho and Andrew Ibave.

Middle school artists are, left to right, Beatrice Fernandez, Ivonne Chavez, Esli Lopez, Ty Austin, Emmi Lott, Victoria Bryan, Reygan

Kiley, Karina Rodriguez, Leslie Avila and Art Instructor Robert Terrill.

January 9, the artworks of several Hugoton High and Hugoton Middle School art students were accepted into the Western Kansas Scholastics Art Competition. This is a state and national art competition open to all art students in grades seven through twelve hosted yearly in southwest Kansas, with other regions across the state in Wichita, Kansas City and other areas. This competition also involves regions in all 50 states throughout the United States.

Student works are registered online followed by judging by an independent panel of art professors and professionals from area colleges and universities.

Works are either accepted into this show or rejected during the judging process. The level of com-

petition to be accepted into this show is very high, and area schools all over southwest, northwest and north central Kansas compete for top honors and a chance to go on to the national level of competition. Students not only create their works, but must also have two-dimensional works matted formally for presentation each year, with sculptures presented formally as well per criteria of the competition. Hugoton made a good showing this year with 21 winning pieces accepted into this show.

Once students’ works are accepted, they are competing for various awards. These awards are Bronze Key (honorable mention), Silver Key (second place level) and Gold Key (top level award), as well as several awards

Hospital board approves reduced bid Friday, January 13, the Stevens County Hospital Board met for a special meeting in the Pioneer Manor conference room.

Present were board members Benny Cabrera, Patty Lahey, Keith Rome, Johnny Denton and Matt Mills. Board President Kirk Heger was absent.

Also attending were CEO Linda Stalcup, CFO Dave Piper and Hugoton Hermes reporter Marie Austin.

Secretary Benny Cabrera called the meeting to order and affirmed a quorum was present, so the meeting proceeded.

Linda started by recapping the reasons for pursuing Continuing Care Retirement Community, or “CCRC”, status. Basically, Stevens County Healthcare will avoid the upcoming bed tax hikes - from the current level of $160,000 per year to over

$400,000 per year. Attaining CCRC status will reduce SCH’s bed tax obligation by 85% to only $60,000 per year.

CFO Dave Piper assured the board the cost of the project to convert the current resident rooms into independent living areas will be recouped in 12 to 18 months. The bid from Tatro Plumbing/ Dwayne West totals $289,674 with $5,000 in contingency funds. The contract allows 180 days to complete the project, however Mr. West expressed he believed the project could be finished in 120 days. Even if the project takes the full 120 days, SCH should manage to avoid the increased bed tax by mid-2017. Bed tax is determined by the three months prior, so SCH will likely have to pay two more quarters of increased bed tax - totaling approxi-

mately $200,000.

Linda informed board members the contract for the project is written and will be filed with the Insurance Commission upon completion of the building project. The only task left before construction can begin is for the board to approve the bid. Keith Rome moved to approve the reduced bid from Tatro Plumbing, while Patty Lahey seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

All subcontractors who will work on the project have worked at Pioneer Manor in the past except for Hancock Electric.

Dave and Linda both reassured the board the project will be completely paid for with funds from the CD. Funds will not come out of operating expenses, and the project will not make an impact on the budget, positively

“Walkin’ in a winter wonderland...” was certainly possible this weekend in Stevens County, but not necessarily recommended, due to the inch of ice accumulation under the three inches of snow.

known as the “American Vision” Award, which is a select few from the show picked as Best of Show for all levels of competition.

At the end of the show, works receiving Gold Key designation or American Vision awards will go on to compete at the National Level in New York City this spring. Works are digitally photographed and sent via the internet for competition. The national level awards are also called Bronze Key, Silver Key and Gold Key. Winners at this level are also up for rewards and having their art displayed in galleries nationwide and for national recognition in several professional art venues.

Winning works will be displayed at the Baker Arts Center in Liberal starting January 24 through February 26.

There will be a closing reception for the public and awards presentation February 26. The public is encouraged to see this show and the wonderful works of not only Hugoton students but also kids from all over the area.

The Baker Arts Center is open Tuesday through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Artwork can be viewed by appointment Saturdays, and the Center Continued to page 5

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Donate blood at St. Helen January 23 Mark your calendar!

Monday, January 23, St. Helen Catholic Church will host a blood drive from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Donors will be able to give whole blood and Power Red donations.

The following may help you prepare to donate: • Hydrate. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids on the day of your donation.

• Wear something comfortable. Wear clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up above the elbow.

• Maintain a healthy level of iron in your diet before donating. If possible, include iron-rich foods in your diet, especially in the weeks before your donation.

• Eat a healthy meal

before your donation.

Avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream, as the fat contained may hinder the Red Cross’s ability to test for infectious diseases.

• Get a good night’s sleep.

• Bring a list of medications you are taking.

The Red Cross will need to know about any prescription and/or over-thecounter medications that may be in your system.

• Bring an ID. Please bring either your donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification.

• Bring a friend. Bring along a friend, so you may both enjoy the benefits of giving blood.

• Relax! Blood donation

is a simple and very safe procedure, so there is nothing to worry about.

Whole blood and platelet donors must be in good general health and feeling well, at least 17 years old - or 16 with parental consent - and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Power Red donations will also be accepted at the January 23 blood drive.

Power Red is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you. If you are busy, committed to donating blood, and an eligible type O, A negative or B negative Continued to page 4

Sunday evening, the community was treated to a constant series of thunderous cracks as branches broke under the tremendous weight

The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, January 16, 2017 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning. The agenda included Bills - 8:30; Susan Schulte - 9:00; Tony Martin - 9:30; Eunice Schroeder - 10:00; Liz Hathaway’s retirement

of ice accrued over the weekend. Thanks to the efforts of many workers, the power outages were kept to a minimum.

gift - 10:30; Robert Davis 11:00; Matt Green - 11:30; and lunch - 12:00 noon.

The Commissioners also had quite a long list of miscellaneous items to discuss.

When this reporter arrived, Tony Martin had already been by. The Commissioners were discussing various items and looking over the bills. Pat requested the schedule be altered to allow only approximately ten minutes instead of 30 for some scheduled subjects/people. Pam pointed out all the miscellaneous items to be discussed at the bot-

tom of the agenda.

The following motions were made and passed: to make The Hugoton Hermes the official newspaper for Stevens County; Citizens State Bank the bank depository for Stevens County; and First National Bank as the secondary depository for Stevens County. Motion was made to keep the dates of the Stevens County Commissioners’ Board meetings same as before - first and third Mondays of the month, unless it falls on a holiday, at 8:30 a.m.

Chairman and Vice Continued to page 5

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Obituaries Terry Mauk Death has claimed the life of Terry Lee Mauk. Mr. Mauk passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Kansas City at the age of 68.

Terry was born in El Dorado September 24, 1948 to John Gilbert Mauk and the former Lois Bailey.

Terry graduated from Douglass High School and Newman University.

He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam, stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk.

Mr. Mauk was an industrial engineering manager at Boeing and retired from Spirit.

February 5, 1977, Terry married Mary Lou Berndsen at the Wyandotte County Courthouse.

Survivors include his wife Mary Lou; sons, Kristian

Anna Belle Skinner and Larry Mauk of Kansas City; sisters, Eleanor Bloom and Connie Stevenson, both of Douglass; grandchildren, Shaunn and Christopher Begich, Margaret "Maggie", Jaxen, Jonas, Josephine, Everett and Mina Mauk; and great grandchild Zhaylyn Begich.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernon, William D. Sr. and Milton "Buddy" Mauk; and sisters, Barbara Wheeler and Joan Dennis.

Funeral Mass was attended Saturday morning, January 14 at St. James Catholic Church in Augusta.

Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery of Augusta.

Memorials may be made to Douglass Community Foundation, PO Box 123, Douglass, Ks 67039.

Mauk and wife Nichelle of Anchorage, Ak, Aaron Mauk and wife DeAnne of Topeka, and Adam Mauk and wife Kim of Rolla; daughter Sarah Meier and husband Gil of Derby; son Brett Mauk and wife Allison Hartley of Derby; his brothers, Pete Mauk of Baton Rouge, La.

Mary Ann Edelman The death of Mary Ann Edelman is being mourned.

Mrs. Edelman of Rolla passed from this life Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart.

She was 68.

Born October 15, 1948 in Liberal, she was the daughter of Stewart Carson Keepers and the former Mary Cecelia Hendershot.

Mary Ann grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1966.

She continued her education at Ft. Hays Sate University.

She then worked at the Conservation Office in Elkhart.

For a time Mary Ann lived in California before moving back to Elkhart in 1980. She worked in the Morton County Clerk’s Office as a Deputy County Clerk until 1989.

She then worked at Rolla City Clerk’s Office until 1996, then went to work at Morton County Care Center as Assistant Administration.

Mary Ann was currently a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband Randy of their

home; her brothers and sisters-in-law; and her nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents; and brother John Keepers.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Rolla with Pastor Terrell Giddens officiating. Burial will follow at Rolla Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Methodist Church of Rolla, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or donor’s choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

Dolores Harper Hugoton resident Dolores Harper passed from this life Monday, January 16, 2017 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. She was 88 years old.

The daughter of Ferris and Tressie Keown, Dolores was born December 24, 1928 in Gilman City, Mo..

A graduate of Gilman City High School, Dolores then attended Maryville College in Maryville, Mo. After attending college for a year, Dolores moved to Kansas City where she was a model primarily for Daniels and Fisher department stores.

Dolores and Dr. Charles W. “Bill” Harper met in Kansas City while he was attending Dental School at the University of Missouri in Kansas City.

Bill and Dolores were married in Gilman City July 17, 1949, shortly after Bill’s graduation from Dental School. Born to this union were three children, Mark, Kim and Keith.

Survivors include her husband Bill of Hugoton; sons Kim Harper and wife Carolyn of Hugoton and Keith Harper and wife Shannon of Aurora, Co.; grandsons: Brian Gaskill and wife Keri and their children Luke, Jagger and Breckyn all of Hugoton; grandson Craig Gaskill of Kansas City, Mo. and his friend Greg Tobey; granddaughter Jordan Harper Blackburn and husband Chad of Highlands Ranch, Co. and their children Summer, Bree and Deklan; grandson Case Harper of Au-

rora; sister Gene Johnson of Harlan, Ia. - her two daughters Becky Rike and husband Eldon of Corning, Ia. and their daughters, Lisa and husband Rob and their children Stephanie, Derek and Kara, Katie and her husband Jeff and their daughter Chloe and Becky and Eldon’s son Dan, and daughter Amy Brown of Milwaukee, Wi. and her son Chris and his wife Tricia and Amy’s daughter Allie.

Mrs. Harper’s eldest son Mark and grandson Brent Gaskill preceded Dolores in death.

Dolores was an outstanding homemaker and mother

and was “mother” to a large portion of the childhood friends of her sons Mark, Kim and Keith. As her sons grew up their house was always open to them and all of their friends. Kim and Keith always said there would be a special place in heaven for their mother given all of the trials and tribulations that they bestowed upon their mother during their childhood years.

Dolores was a devoted wife and mother and she will very much be missed by all that were fortunate enough to know her.

Graveside services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20 at the Hugoton Cemetery. Friends may sign the register Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Paul’s – Robson Funeral Home in Hugoton.

A memorial has been established in Dolores’ memory with Pheasant Heaven Charities and United Methodist Church. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Friends and family will gather this week to remember and honor Anna Belle Skinner.

Mrs. Skinner passed from this life Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. She was 91.

Born March 11, 1925 in Belle Plaine, she was the daughter of James Albert Nugen and the former Mary Beatrice Hunt.

In 1943, Anna graduated from Belle Plaine High School. She was a homemaker and farm wife.

April 6, 1947, Anna and Arthur Kay Skinner were united in marriage in Belle Plaine. About a year later they moved to Liberal to start farming with Kay’s dad and brothers. They soon moved to the farm in Stevens County where they lived the rest of their married lives and raised their four children.

Mrs. Skinner was involved in many activities in the Praireola community such as Ladies Aide, Sewing Club, 4-H, community suppers and school activities. Together they belonged to Woods Fertilizer Company and were members of Lone Star Church. Kay preceded Anna in death October 4, 1995.

Annie stayed on the farm for ten years before moving to Hugoton.

She attended Bethel Friends Church after her move.

Survivors include her two sons, Gary Skinner and wife Sandy of Wichita and Danny Skinner and wife Roberta of Hugoton; her two daughters, Rita Mascarenas and husband Tim of Woodward, Ok. and Jill Skinner of Hugoton; stepsisters, Mardele Hisken of Hesston; sister-in-law Betty Peck of Peoria, Az.; her eight grandchildren, Tanya Rowe and husband Kyle, Leah Valentine and husband Crystal Davis Nathan, and husband Lyle, Brooke Bradford and husband Lanny, Amber Knolla husband Heath, and Troy Skinner, Christopher Skinner and wife Neddie and Brian Skinner and wife Katie; 11 great grandchildren, Konnor, Mia and Levi Rowe, Brooke, Grace and Audra Davis, Logan Bradford, Faith,

Larry Blackburn Arrangements are pending by Paul's-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton for Larry Blackburn.

Mr. Blackburn, 70, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Wichita.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, January 9, 2017 • Medical Assist, Seventh and Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 500 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Shop Lift/Trespass, 900 East Eleventh Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Business Check, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, January 11, 2017 • Unwanted Subject, 800 Block of South Main, Removed Subject, Officer Lamatsch/Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of West City Limits, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch

Thursday, January 12, 2017 • Domestic, 600 Block of East Ninth, Officer Lamatsch • Possible Argument, Ninth and West City Limits, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic, 500 Block of West Eighth, Talked to Both Subjects, Officer Crane/Officer Hagman Friday, January 13, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • 55 Gallon Oil Barrel, 1000 South Main, Notified the City, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Lincoln, Took Report, Officer

Fedelin Saturday, January 14, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 500 Block of West Eighth, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Couple Fighting, 200 Block of South Harrison, Left in White Vehicle, Officer Fedelin Sunday, January 15, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Line Sparking, First and Main, Notified the City, Officer Fedelin

Dexter and Charlie Knolla, and Ellerine Mayo.

Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Dean, Charles, Harold, Albert Jr., Ray and Roy Nugen; sister Ada Hervey; and step-mother Evie Nugen.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton with Pastor Roy Bogan presiding.

Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Brenneman Funeral Home and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Friends Church with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to greet friends.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Pheasant Heaven Charities or Bethel Friends Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

Mary Witherspoon Word has been received of the death of Mary O. Witherspoon.

Mary, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center in Liberal.

Born September 22, 1929 at Pickens, Ar., she was the daughter of Arthur Dodds and the former Aldonia Livingston.

January 10, 1961 married Richard she Witherspoon Sr. at Pickens.

He preceded her in death in She was also 1970. preceded in death by six children; and one sister.

Mary moved to Liberal with her husband in 1968.

She worked as a seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, entertaining and puzzles.

She was a member of Bibleway Church of God In Christ where she served in many positions including Church Mother, Church Secretary, Treasurer, Pastor's Aide, and a member of the Sewing Circle for many years.

Mrs. Witherspoon is survived by five daughters, Delois Terry and husband Maurice of Liberal, Erma Moore of Ft. Worth, Tx., Gloria Bailem and husband Pastor Steven of Liberal, Margaret Simmons of Mobile,

Al. and Bernestine Britt of Kansas City, Mo.; five sons, Frederick Witherspoon and wife Tammy of Arlington, Tx., Michael Witherspoon of Liberal, James Witherspoon and wife Essie of Liberal, Richard Witherspoon Jr. and wife Velma of Milwaukee, Wi. and Terry Witherspoon and wife Angela of Kansas City, Mo.; her sister Georgia Ollison of Warren, Ar.; brother Jonathan Dodds of Warren; her 46 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday January 20 the at Bibleway Church of God In Christ with Superintendent Lawrence Johnson and Pastor Steven Bailem officiating. Burial will follow at the Liberal City Cemetery.

Juanita Adair Ulysses resident Juanita M. Adair, age 99, passed from this life Thursday, January 12, 2017 at The Legacy at Park View in Ulysses.

She was born March 5, 1917 in Stevens County, the daughter of Jesse Hoskinson and the former Lucy Gray.

Juanita grew up in Stevens County along with two brothers and two sisters.

During grade school she attended North Harmony Grade School, a one-room school in the rural Moscow area. She moved to Moscow to live with her grandmother to attend high school and graduated from Moscow High School in 1934. After high school, she did housework.

July 28, 1935, she married Carl Barber at her folk’s home near Moscow. They lived in various places including Ulysses and Hugoton. After Carl’s death she worked at Duckwall’s and served as Clerk of the District Court in Grant County for ten years until she resigned to marry Lester Adair at Santa Fe, N.M. in October of 1961.

Juanita and Lester were able to travel quite a bit. For a short time they owned and operated a motel in Santa Fe. Mr. Adair preceded her in death October 15, 1990.

Mrs. Adair was a strong Christian person, read her Bible daily, and enjoyed crocheting and playing games with the family.

She is survived by her

daughter Deloris Rensch and husband Edward of Canton, Ok.; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; her sister Jean McCloud; and her beloved nieces and nephews.

Juanita is preceded in death by both her husbands; son Carl Barber; daughterin-law Ann Barber; and siblings, Thelma Foster, Mark Hoskinson and James Hoskinson.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, January 17 at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Rev. Kelly Gindlesberger officiating.

Interment followed at Ulysses Cemetery. Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses was in charge of the arrangments.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Shelton Memorial Christian Church or donor’s choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

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What’s Happenin’ 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 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.

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 620272-2519 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 620-272-2360.

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

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.

Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

Thanks

for All Your Hard Work!

Crews from the City of Hugoton worked throughout the freezing rain and snow to make sure power was restored promptly for area residents.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kidz at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for kids in preschool through sixth grade. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings.

NOW - Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Request a form by calling 1-800-432-0043 or visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov.

January 23 - St. Helen Catholic Church will host a blood drive at 1011 S. Jefferson from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

- DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation will meets at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. For more information call 620-544-2849.

January 24 - Morton County Health System will host Certified Health Navigator Karen Canales to help local residents get signed up for health insurance from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Morton County Medical Clinic at 411 Sunset Drive in Elkhart.

January 25 - Southwest Kansas Regional Job Fair at the Seward County Event Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is combined with the Seward County Community College/ Allied

Health Job Fair. Lunch will be available for a small fee. Over 30 businesses will be present.

For information or questions, call the Liberal Chamber at 620-624-3855.

January 26 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

January 27 - Lone Star Friends Church will host its 60th annual Ground Hog Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sausage, hashbrowns, homemadebiscuits and gravy, green beans, salads and hommade pies and cakes are on the menu. Directions to Lone Star Friends Church from Hugoton: 14 miles east on Hwy 51. Directions from Liberal: nine miles north on Highway 83, then nine miles west on Highway 51.

January 28 - Dermot Community Supper at the Dermot School. Joe and Cheyrl Archuleta will host the supper. Call 620-593-4465 or 620-593-4436 for information.

January 29 - Happy Birthday Kansas! The state turns 156 years old!

January 30 USD #210 Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

- DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation will meets at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. For more information call 620-544-2849.

Monday morning, Hugoton residents awake to this winter scene.

Note the utility lines are on the ground. Thank you city crews for coming so quickly to repair these lines!

Heavy ice causes this branch to fall on an air conditioning unit.

Hugoton was fortunate that the city crews were able to keep the electricity going to keep the residents warm and comfortable.

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Tree Branch and Limb Removal Please place limbs and branches behind the A tree in the Shuck’s backyard took out a few lines, but fortunately nothing essential was damaged. Photo courtesy of Heather Shuck.

curb or in the alley behind your house. Do not block alley or dumpsters.

If the

branches are small enough, place inside the dumpster. If you are able to transport your limbs or branches to the landfill, you will need to do so. The city is not responsible for any damage done to your property as a result of the clean-up.

City of Hugoton This giant tree has been standing for many years in the backyard of a Main Street residence, but Monday morning, the family discovered an enormous branch on the ground after the ice storm. Photo courtesy of Heather Shuck.

About three inches of snow covers the area over Sunday night into Monday morning, contributing to more broken limbs after the ice storm Sunday.

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Blood Drive

Hospital board Continued from page 1 or negatively. Both Linda and Dave agreed the upcoming budget will present some problems thanks to Medicaid backlog and other issues, but not due to this project.

When discussing the importance of keeping the budget low, Linda commented, “We just take less, less, less [from Stevens County] every year, and... what we get from Medicaid does not cover the cost of having somebody in here. It doesn’t.”

Dave Piper told the board, “The reality for you guys is when we budget this year, we will most likely request more

than they’re going to give us but [the amount] will not increase because of this deal.

We always have to [request more] to get an “in-good-conscience”, balanced budget for the hospital and Pioneer Manor here. We set that, and ask it, and they cut it back...We just won’t have to increase that. This won’t affect it at all.”

After further discussion about the bid and taxes, the board adjourned. The next regular meeting of the hospital board will be Monday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

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Snow is piling up at the City Park Sunday night and Monday morning. Ice covers the trees from

the ice storm Sunday. Reports of about three inches of snow covered the area.

I have a dream. . .

will be at the

Pioneer Manor January 26 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

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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.

Wednesday 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.

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY ACTIVITY CENTER

Shila Moore, Director • 544-2283 - Activities • 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Our next dance is Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The 4-H’ers will be sponsoring so we will also have Bingo that night.

They will also provide all the food. Bob Walter is the band.

Please mark this fun evening on your calendar!

Do Something Nice For Someone

he advice to do something nice for someone follows logically from the golden rule, i.e., to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matthew 7:12), and is, in effect, a summary of the Bible’s teaching on morality. We all know how good it feels when someone does something nice for us, and so we should return the favor, or perhaps “pay it forward,” as the saying goes. This can be done in so many simple ways, from helping someone with their chores, to inviting someone to eat with you or otherwise sharing your food, to just being there for others. It doesn’t have to be expensive; sometimes the best gift is the gift of our time. A patient and understanding listener is often the best therapist. On the other hand, gifts are also nice. Who doesn’t like to be the recipient of a thoughtful gift? And monetary gifts are always practical. Sometimes the nicest things we do are the things we do for those who don’t expect it, or deserve it. If someone deserves to be forgiven, then it’s not a big deal to forgive them. But if someone doesn’t deserve to be forgiven and we forgive them, that is a big deal. Do something nice for someone each and every day and occasionally do something really nice for someone who doesn’t necessarily expect it, or deserve it.

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON

Moisture makes a beautiful icing on all the bushes and trees Sunday making Hugoton a white winter wonderland.

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 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.

MY FATHER’S HOUSE 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.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which was delivered to a crowd of 250,000 in Washington, D.C., August 28, 1963, is one of the most memorable moments of Dr. King’s life. In the 17minute monologue, Dr. King called for an end to racism.

Interestingly, the “dream” component of the speech wasn’t in the original draft.

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson reportedly coached Dr. King to tell the listeners “about the dream.”

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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 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 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.

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 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 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH 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 ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Ruthie Winget is displaying her angel collection at the Senior Center this month.

Please come by to view it.

Please note there will be no line dancing in January.

Just a reminder to those of you who are on Facebook, please “Like” and “Share” our page “Hugoton Senior Activity Center”. You’ll find the monthly menu, photos and other posts.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call Hugoton Senior Center.

We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area

Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Jan. 19 ............BBQ Meat Balls Jan. 20..........Baked Potato Bar Jan. 23...................Beef Burrito Jan. 24 .....................Roast Beef Jan. 25 ...Chicken Cordon Bleu Jan. 26....................Beef Pot Pie Activities Thursday, January 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, January 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, January 21 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

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

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

Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks ..11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

donor, Power Red may be ideal for you. Each procedure lets you give more of the product needed by most patients. Power Red takes approximately 30 minutes longer than a whole blood donation.

Because your platelets and plasma are returned to you along with some saline, you may feel more hydrated after your donation than those who donated whole blood. If you’d like to donate Power Red, the following criteria apply: Male Donors Must - Be healthy and feeling well - Be at least 17 years old - Be at least 5’1” - Weigh at least 130 pounds Female Donors Must - Be healthy and feeling well - Be at least 17 years old - Be at least 5’5” - Weigh at least 150 pounds After Your Donation • Drink an extra four (8 ounce) glasses of liquids and avoid alcohol over the next 24 hours.

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The ice glazes over the bushes, making a beautiful scene for all to enjoy. However, it is dangerous to walk on the driveways and sidewalks.

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Art Competition Continued from page 1 is closed Mondays.

This year’s Hugoton USD 210 award winners include the following: Bronze Awards Honorable Mention Third Level Marie Aguiriano Digital Art Aylin Avila Painting Leslie Avila Mixed Media Katie Crawford Scratchboard drawing Ivonne Chavez Mixed media Kylee Garza Painting Ian Pomeroy Painting Damaris Sanchez Drawing Mattison Taylor Drawing Tiffany Mangels Printmaking Emmi Lott Sculpture Victoria Bryan Painting Silver Awards Second Level Leslie Avila Painting Aaron Camacho Cardboard Mixed Media Jorge Encines Painting Beatrice Hernandez

Mixed Media Drawing Esli Lopez Printmaking Sydney Meyer Painting Karina Rodriguez Printmaking This year’s top awards from Hugoton USD 210 include the following: Marie Aguiriano, Gold Key Award Top Level Winner Digital Art Sahayla Haar Gold Key Award Top Level Winner Sculpture Division These works will go on to compete at the National Level for top awards through this spring.

Results for their works should be learned during the month of March.

“We are having a great

year in the Hugoton Art Department. This is an extremely good set of works that were accepted into this show. I am in awe of the young people I work with each day. All the works throughout the entire department however, from all my students, are at a level of talent that is just amazing.

These young people go above and beyond in everything they do, they always give 100 percent. Their work ethic, their honesty and their seriousness in what they do shows. All of my students deserve awards in my opinion. I'm honored that I get to work with them every day. They are the best,” commented art instructor Robert Terrill.

Commissioners Continued from page 1 Chairman were appointed.

Joe D. Thompson was appointed Chairman and Pat Hall was appointed Vice Chairman.

Susan Schulte brought in bids for repair work for the courthouse. Bids were sent in from Aredondo Masonry for $1900 and McDaniels Construction for $376.

Motion was made to go with McDaniels Construction.

It was discussed and approved to include two parttime employees in the cost of living raise.

Due to the icy weather, the agenda was shortened a little. Eunice Schroeder could not be contacted to ask her to come in earlier. Liz Hathaway was unable to come in.

Robert Davis was contacted by phone. The airport board has a vacancy. Motion was made and passed to appoint Matt Rome to fill Jeff Crawford’s vacancy.

Commissioners moved into executive session. Upon returning to open session, motion was made and passed to keep the maintenance and janitorial staff at 40 hours per week with no overtime.

Mike Eshbaugh was contacted and asked to come in early and Matt Green was put on conference call. They were discussing covenants and restrictions for the Industrial Park that has been moved into the Hugoton City Limits.

He had earlier brought in a letter with details in the matter. Motion was made and passed to waive the county rights and give it over to the City of Hugoton. Mike just reiterated that everything had to be in compliance with KDHE. Ted Heaton and two of his officers, TJ Steers and Adam Mauk, reported in for the Sheriff’s Department. They visited about surveillance equipment.

Tron asked to put the Fitness Center on the agenda in the future.

Joe stated he would like to attend a meeting in Topeka.

There is a meeting in Newton that would be good for Tron to attend. Nothing was decided.

Minutes were gone over and accepted. Meeting adjourned.

Ivonne Chavez, Emmi Lott and Reygan Kiley display the sculptures they entered in the art competition.

HMS art students Leslie Avila, Esli Lopez, Victoria Bryan, Karina Rodriquez and Ty Austin show off their artwork.

These talented students are, back row, left to right, Sahayla Haar, Aylin Avila and Andrew Ibave. In front are Mattison Taylor, Marie Aguiriano, Kobe Lindstrom and Aaron Camacho.

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Eagles and fans brave ice storm to dominate Scott City team After Tuesday night’s close battle against Ulysses, the Eagles had another tough game against Scott City. On a night where most were thinking of staying home and preparing for the ice storm, some braved the weather to see a great game against the Beavers. The first quarter did not see much scoring from either team, however the Beavers were able to build an 8-4 lead. The Eagles got a couple of scores, one being a runner from Mitchell Hamlin at the buzzer to tie the game up at the end of the first.

The second quarter saw a couple lead exchanges. In the quarter, an injured Carter Brown nailed a couple of big threes aided by a three from

Zack Leininger tries to block a Scott City athlete.

Colby Korf to keep the game close, as the Eagles trailed at the half 22 to 21.

The Eagles started the second half with three point baskets from both Brown and Korf along with Mitchell Hamlin. The Beavers continued to battle and kept the game close as this time the Eagles held the lead going into the fourth.

The fourth quarter was a tight action game where the Beavers took a 39 to 37 lead with 47 seconds left in the

game. The Eagles did not seem to let the fact they were trailing affect them and managed to get a big two-point basket from Kinser to tie the game. He added a free throw later to give the Eagles a one point lead. The Scott City team let the pressure get to them and rushed a three point attempt, giving the ball back to the Eagles. A foul sent Zack Leininger to the free throw line. He hit one of his two free throws and put the Eagles in the lead by two

with five seconds to go. The Beavers had one more chance with a three at the last second that missed, giving the Eagles their eighth win on the season.

The Eagles were 39 percent from the field going seven of 17 from three. The Eagles out-rebounded the Beavers 26 to 23 and had six steals with 11 assists for the game. Both Brown and Hamlin led the team with ten points apiece. The Eagles will be playing next in the Sterling Invitational this week.

Carter Brown brings the ball down court during varsity action against Scott City. The Eagles defeated the Beavers 41 to 39.

Mitchell Hamlin guards the Scott City player during action Friday.

Colby Korf looks for the next play at Scott City. The Eagles battled throughout the game for the win.

Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Hugoton Middle School West Gym All boys and girls ages 9 & Under and 10-14. Gym will be open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Participants should enter through the west or south gym doors.

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Sydney Hein goes up for the shot despite the best efforts of the Lady Beaver.

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Britta Beesley blocks out the player behind her during the away game against Scott City Friday night.

Good Luck on your winter sports Eagles!

Thursday, January 19 HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Sterling High School TBA, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Sterling College TBA, 8:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8A vs at Dodge City-Comanche Middle School, 5:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7A at Dodge City-Comanche Middle School, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 20 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Hays, 2:30 p.m HHS Wrestling JV at Cimarron, 3:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Sterling High School, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Sterling College, 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 26 HMS Boys Basketball 8A vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7A vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8B vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 5:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7B vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 21 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Hays, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, January 23 HMS Boys Basketball 8A vs Scott City Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7A vs Scott City Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8B vs Scott City, Home, 5:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7B vs Scott City Middle, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 27 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Garden City, 9:00 a.m.

HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Liberal, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Liberal, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Liberal, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Liberal, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Liberal, Home, 8:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Liberal, Home, 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 24 HMS Boys Basketball 8B at Dodge City-Comanche Middle School, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7B at Dodge City-Comanche Middle School, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28 HHS Boys Basketball JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HHS Girls Basketball JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HHS Wrestling Varsity at Garden City High School, 9:00 a.m.

HHS Wrestling JV at Larned High School, 9:00 a.m.

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Lady Eagles dam up Beavers’ efforts 69-37

The Lady Eagles took on Scott City Friday, January 13. The Lady Beavers looked to try and match Hugoton’s tempo right out of the gate.

For the first quarter it looked like the Lady Beavers figured out HHS’s pressure defense and actually had the lead at the end of the first 19 to 16.

The tempo eventually proved to be too much for the Lady Beavers. The Lady Eagles pulled away and only allowed Scott City six points in the second quarter to take a 34 to 25 lead at half.

The ladies in blue continued to fluster the Scott City girls in the second half and poured on 28 points in the third quarter to give the Hugoton team a running clock. The spread allowed Coach Gillen to use his bench throughout the fourth quarter. By the end, the Lady Eagles won 69 to 37.

The HHS Lady Eagles shot 47 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point territory. They ended up as a team having 21 steals, 25 rebounds, and 17 assists on the night. The team was led

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Amy Scott’s 20. Dallie Hoskinson led the team in steals with seven, rebounds with eight, and tied Scott in assists with five. The Lady Eagles will next play in the Sterling Invitational this week.

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Ladies stomp Ulysses The Lady Eagles took on Ulysses Lady Tigers Tuesday night. Hugoton opened the first quarter with pressure on the Lady Tigers. Ulysses struggled to get the ball past

Brooklyn Harper sprints down the court away from the Lady Tiger in a scoring attempt at home Tuesday night. The ladies won 63-29.

half court. The Lady Eagles capitilazed and jumped out to a 26 to 2 lead at the end of one. The second quarter started off slow with neither team able to score until Hugoton scored with about five minutes left till half. The Lady Eagles ended the quarter hitting a few threes, including a buzzer beater from Dallie Hoskinson, to end the half up 42 to 5.

The Lady Eagles opened the second half on a 10 to 0 run. Coach Gillen was able to get his bench time and a running clock in the fourth for the rest of the game. Hugoton won the game 63 to 29. The Hugoton team ended up with 22 steals, 21 assists, and 29 rebounds for the game. The Lady Eagles shot 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles were led in scoring by Katy Heger with 13 points. Hoskinson and Amy Scott finished with 12, and Sydney Hein got 11.

Katy Heger manages to grab onto the ball under the basket Tuesday night, despite Ulysses’ defensive efforts.

Ashlyn Schechter brings the ball down the court, trailed by a couple of Ulysses players at the home game Tuesday. The girls’ JV triumphed with a 42-30 victory over Ulysses!

Members of the Lady Eagles’ C team line up for an inbound play during their recent tournament at Ulysses. The girls defeated Garden City 20-18 in overtime Monday and won over Dodge City 26-24 Wednesday. Great job ladies! unty ns Co y Steve l Auxiliar ita p s o H

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Carlos Montiel looks for an out as a Ulysses defender jostles him for the ball at Tuesday’s home game.

Sydney Hein shows the true meaning of sacrificing her body during the game against Ulysses as she stretches to reach the ball Tuesday night.

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The Eagles took on the Ulysses Tigers Tuesday, January 10 in a close battle that got down to the final minutes. Both teams exchanged shots in the first quarter.

Ulysses’ Jaidon Taylor scored eight points, two of them threes, in the first quarter and Ulysses got a tip in at the buzzer to lead the Eagles 15 to 12 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was

Freshman Carter Brown launches through the lane for a layup against Ulysses Tuesday evening at home.

Jagger Hertel goes up for a three during the home junior varsity game against Ulysses Tuesday.

much like the first in that both teams continued to exchange shots and Ulysses’ Taylor continued to hit threes. For most of the quarter, the Eagles trailed until Carlos Montiel hit some baskets and a three to tie the game up. Before the half, after an injury to Ulysses’ Abraham Romero, the Eagles looked to score a basket before the buzzer. Colby Korf drove into the paint for a layup and gave the Eagles a 30 to 28 lead.

The second half started off similar to the first; a lot of back and forth action. The Eagles saw Tony Kinser start to step up in the third quarter on both ends of the court with a big block on one end and a couple of baskets and a nice assist to Montiel on the other end to close out the third with a 45 to 42 lead.

Ulysses kept it close in the fourth but the Eagles led throughout and forced the Tigers to foul to try for a chance to win.

The Eagles got a couple big free throws from freshman Carter Brown and the Eagles won 53 to 49. HHS shot 52 percent from the field and 33 percent from the arc. Hugoton had 26 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals in the game. The team was led in scoring by Kinser who had 15 followed by Zack Leininger with 12.

Tony Kinser takes advantage of his 6’9” height and his vertical jump with an incredible shot at Tuesday night’s game, towering over the visiting Ulysses players.

Michael Mirabal defends against the Ulysses player attempting to throw the ball into play Tuesday. The JV boys defeat Ulysses 58-27.

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Save money and buy a combo license With a little advance planning, hunters and anglers can save big when buying their 2017 hunting and fishing licenses and turkey permits. If you buy your Hunting/Fishing Combo license before February 1, you can save up to $10. Purchasing an Annual Hunting/Fishing Combo now will cost $42.50. After January 31, the Hunting/Fishing Combo price will go up to $47.50.

Buying Annual Hunting and Fishing licenses separately will cost $55.00.

Another great way to save is to purchase a five-year license. A Five-year Fishing or Five-year Hunting license is $102.50, which is a savings of $35 compared to buying five annual hunting or fishing licenses over the same

period. A Five-year Hunting/Fishing Combo license is $182.50, which is a savings of $30 compared to purchasing five Early-buy Combos or $55 in savings compared to purchasing five regular combo licenses annually.

Spring turkey hunters can save by purchasing a Spring Turkey Permit Combo, which includes a Spring Turkey Permit and Spring Turkey Game tag, available only through March 31. A resident Spring Turkey Combo sells for $37.50. After March 31, you’ll spend $45 purchasing a Spring Turkey Permit and Turkey Game Tag separately.

Ensure you get the best deal by buying early. Licenses and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or at any of the

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Bobwhite quail decline nationwide “Bobwhites on the Brink,” a five-part film series by the syndicated television conservation news magazine, This American Land, examines the reasons for the nationwide decline of the bobwhite quail and the efforts being made to reverse the trend on the American landscape. In the fourth segment (#604) of the series, viewers are brought to Kansas in large part due to the success of the state’s Conservation Reserve Program in providing species habitat. The segment explores how agricultural operations in the U.S. have morphed from small field/multi-farm set-ups, to giant corporate expanses of row crop acreage, and how Kansas is leading the country in demonstrating how bobwhite habitat can be successfully integrated on working lands.

Some Kansans may have viewed the series on Smoky Hills Public Television and on the Kansas Topeka Washburn University PBS stations late last year, but for those who missed it, there’s still time to tune in. “Bobwhites on the Brink” will air on KTWU Channel 11, Topeka, Sundays at 3:30 p.m., beginning January 15. However, the last two shows of the series (#604 and #605) will air at 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

February 5 in a one-hour block. The series will also be available online on the This American Land Web site, www.thisamericanland.org/E pisodes/season-six; on NBCI’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/Bri ngBackBobwhites; and on the KDWPT Web site, ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/UplandBirds/Bobwhite-Quail.

The National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI), in partnership with select states, worked over a period of several months to help develop the story. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism worked directly with NBCI to demonstrate how the expansion of mechanized cleanfarming techniques in row crop agriculture have effected bobwhite quail, among other grassland birds and wildlife species.

In addition to Kansas, film crews visited South Carolina, Texas and Kentucky to document how a decline in active forest management and the conversion of livestock grazing operations from native grasses to exotic fescue across millions of acres, combined with changes in rowcrop agriculture, have decimated habitat range-wide for bobwhites and related wildlife over time.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 19, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, CASE NO. 15-PR-44 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Roger L. Gillespie, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and waiver approved; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be

paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before February 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

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“Bobwhites on the Brink” a five-part film series can be seen on Smoky Hills Public Television.

Online tax filing now simpler The Kansas Department of Revenue has increased the convenience and security of the state’s free online filing system KS WebFile with a new verification system.

KS WebFile – a partnership between the department and the Kansas.gov – allows Kansans to file their income tax and Homestead claims for free online.

Starting this year, filers will be required to confirm their identity with the filing application directly by providing personal information. In previous years, users had to obtain an access code by calling the department’s electronic services staff or using a prior year’s refund or balance due amount to link to their account.

By eliminating the access codes and the need to contact the department for that information, the system will be more convenient for users to file.

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returns are due on or before April 18, while the deadline for Homestead claims is April 15.

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Farmers’ Market workshop planned for Wichita The Kansas Department of Agriculture, K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will host a regional workshop in Wichita Saturday, February 4, 2017, in conjunction with the Central Kansas Market Grower Vendor Workshop. This is the first of four regional workshops which are being hosted

by KDA this year to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers.

Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2016, 75 farmers’ markets were registered with KDA’s Central Registration of Farmers’ Markets.

“Selling food directly to consumers through farmers’ markets provides growers a chance to tell their farm’s story, but there are also legal, safety and financial parameters that farmers need to understand before choosing this marketing tool,” said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the University of Missouri.

Workshop topics will include: • Beginning High Tunnels • Morel Mushroom Identification Certification • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Training • K-State Variety Trial Results • Production of Uncommon Fruits • Resources for Farmers’ Markets • On-Farm Mobile Cooling Technology • Growing Mushrooms to Sell • Regulations for Selling

Long icicles hang from the John Deere implement and the fence in front of it. Ice coated most surfaces Sunday including trees,

Meat, Eggs and Poultry Direct to Consumer • Keynote: Building Healthy Systems for Profitability • Keynote: Pollinators and Organic Insect Management KDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshop for attendees.

The workshop will be at the KSRE Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st Street N in Wichita. Onsite registration will open at 8:15 a.m. and the workshop will begin at 8:45 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m.

Registration for this workshop is now open and is available for a reduced price through Friday, January 27.

Registration fee will increase after that date. Registration includes lunch.

Registration forms can be found at FromtheLand ofKansas.com/FMConference or at the Sedgwick County extension office Web site: www.sedgwick.k-state.edu.

Please return the completed form and payment to: KSU Sedgwick Co. Extension Office, c/o Rebecca McMahon, 7001 W. 21st Street N, Wichita, KS 67205.

For more information, please contact Rebecca McMahon, Sedgwick County Extension office, at 316-6600142 or rmcmahon@ksu.edu.

KDA is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy.

These workshops will provide support and assistance to help make Kansas businesses more successful.

grass and metal objects. Roads were drivable but remained wet throughout the day.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.22 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 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.37 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 48.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 19.3 cents

per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 16.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 39.3 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices January 9 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.73 per gallon in 2016, $1.86 per gallon in 2015, $3.09 per gallon in 2014, $3.04 per gallon in 2013 and $3.13 per gallon in 2012.

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 17 Brown Dupree - $2.29

Eagles Landing - $2.24 Kangaroo Express - $2.28 Thrifty King - $2.28 Toot N Totum - $2.28 "If there’s ever a time one could expect gasoline prices to flatline, this week should be one of them,” said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.

“Given the Department of Energy report last week of a huge build in gasoline inventory followed by the brutal one-two punch from Winter Storms Helena and Iras, that brings immediate and downward pressure on fuel prices.

Between the two storms they’ve brought nearly a foot

of rain, mudslides and rockslides to California & Nevada; snow, sleet & freezing rain in the Pacific northwest; snow and ice storms in the Plains and upper Midwest; and winter advisories in effect from the Deep South all the way to the northeast where nearly a foot of snow brought travel to a crawl on the I-95 corridor from North Carolina to Portland, Me.,” Laskoski added.

Iras is expected in the Midwest and Northeast early this week.

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Economic Development Board hosts reorganization meeting The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Senior Center Craft Room. Attending the meeting were Secretary Alisha Owens and board members Doug Martin, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Jack Rowden, Judy Parsons and Curtis Crawford. Also present was Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Adrian Howie was absent.

President Curtis Crawford presided.

The board read and approved last month’s minutes. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the balance of the Special Projects account to be $55,974.69 and the checking account balance at of the end of the year to be $877.83.

The board approved the motion to transfer $2,600 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills.

Several members of the board had met previously with the Chamber of Commerce Board to discuss their expectations of Secretary

Alisha Owens as her job will be Secretary to EcoDevo and Director of the Chamber of Commerce jointly.

The EcoDevo Board went into executive session for personnel discussion.

The meeting reconvened.

The board decided to draw up a contract for Stevens County Attorney Kitzke’s approval concerning Alisha’s salary and the board’s expectations.

Board member Dan Corpening’s term has expired, and he does not want to renew his term. The city will appoint someone to replace him at a future date.

It was time for EcoDevo’s election of officers. The board voted to keep the current officers which are ChairmanCurtis Crawford; Vice Chairman Judy Parsons; and Treasurer Jack Rowden.

The board listed topics of interest that would require subcommittees with volunteer board members. Topics included the ethanol plant, dairy, small businesses, education, housing and agricul-

ture. These subcommittees will report to EcoDevo if there is any new information about these topics.

The board was informed MIH will not be available any longer, as the funding for Moderate Income Housing has been swept by the State of Kansas.

Neal had presented the Neighborhood Revitalization Program renewal to the Stevens County Commissioners before he retired. This program is up for renewal by July of 2017. Some local businesses have greatly benefitted from this program in years past.

Alisha showed the board members the previous “Wild West Country Guide” magazine with the Stevens County advertisement in it. This is a two year magazine. The Tourism Board will pay for the ad if it is approved. The deadline for the ad is January 31, 2017.

The meeting adjourned.

The next EcoDevo meeting will be February 14, 2017.

“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Gluten Free My January Knowledge at Noon program will be on the topic of Gluten and Your Gut’s Good Health. It will take a deeper look at gluten and its role in the diet, and how to avoid it if your health is affected by it.

Here are excerpts from a previous news release from our KState Research and Extension Nutrition Specialist and registered dietician, Sandy Procter offering insight to gluten and if a gluten free diet might be right for you.

Before jumping aboard the “gluten-free diet” train, check

out these facts. What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye, barley, and some related grains providing the elastic, chewy properties in breads and other baked products. The word “gluten” comes from a Latin origin meaning “glue”. This gluelike characteristic allows bread dough to stretch, but not break, as it rises.

In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a new regulation defining the term “gluten free” for voluntary food labeling. When “gluten free” is used on the label, a food is required to contain less than 20

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parts per million of gluten. The rule also requires foods claiming “no gluten,” “free of gluten” and “without gluten” to meet the definition for “gluten free”.

Is a gluten-free diet right for me?

Procter said gluten has long been considered part of a sound diet for healthy people; however, it isn’t essential. “The body doesn’t need gluten to be healthy,” she said. “Products have been developed that contain alternative ingredients and can accomplish many of the same characteristics we attribute to gluten, without the negative effects that some people experience when they eat gluten-containing foods.”

For some people, good health depends on the elimination of gluten and wheat foods from the diet, she said. People with celiac disease and others who are intolerant of gluten must adopt a gluten-free diet to control symptoms. “The recent popularity of gluten-free diets is due in part to increased diagnosis of such conditions,” she said, “and also because of the dramatic health benefits noted by some who eliminate gluten from their diet in a personal effort to relieve symptoms. Still, others consider adopting a gluten-free diet for reasons unrelated to celiac disease or gluten intolerance, as they believe it to be a healthful eating plan that helps them to lose weight and improve their nutrition.”

Procter said it’s important for people to check with their health care provider before eliminating gluten from their diet. “The diagnosis of celiac disease, based on blood tests and a biopsy of the small intestine, may not be accurate if a gluten-free diet is started before testing,” she said.

“A strict gluten-free diet, without substitution for the important nutrients found in grain foods, could over time lead to dietary deficiencies.”

While it is not considered dangerous to eat gluten free, Procter warns consumers to not omit any entire food group from their meals unless advised by their health care provider.

Gluten-free diets have not been shown to be effective weight-loss programs. But, if gluten avoidance is needed, she encourages including other grains that don’t contain gluten so important nutrients such as iron, folic acid and other B vitamins are not limited in the diet. “There are many gluten-free grain foods available,” she said, “and many of the choices are enriched with important nutrients and good sources or fiber.”

Join me at 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 25 at the Stevens County Extension Office for more information about gluten and your health.

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Board of Education discusses Governor’s budget proposals The USD 210 Board of Eduction met Monday night for a regular monthly meeting.

The board approved the agenda.

Superintendent Adrian Howie introduced the new English teacher, Sinae Montoya to the board. He also informed board members January is Board Appreciation Month.

The board approved the Agenda which included approval of Out of State Field Trips, and accepting $2,500 from Walmart to the Kansas Reading Roadmap Program.

The Early Childhood Development Center presented a program to the board. Kindergarten teacher Carla Kerbow introduced the teachers Joyce Losey, Melissa Sullivan and Laura Boese, as well as a few students who attended the meeting. The Kindergarten students and faculty had composed a song to thank the school board, and a video of all the Kindergarten classes singing the song was shared at the meeting. Students also made a sign saying “Thank You” with each student’s handprint on the sign.

Then the students showed how they use the Pathways to Reading program at school.

The students learn to recognize and identify sounds of consonants and vowels.

High School Principal Melody Witt informed the board the high school welcomed two students from Fort Hays State University at the end of the semester. Hugoton High School hosted the Invitational Scholars Bowl last Thursday. January 24 there will be an “ACT Boot Camp” for students. This program will help students prepare for their ACT tests. The high school faculty is preparing for parent/ teacher conferences at the end of this month. They are working towards the goal of 100% participation.

Middle School Principal Lance Custer informed the board about “Way to Be” cards given out at HMS. Basically, the cards provide the students with incentives to make good choices. The first quarter 44 cards were handed out to seventh graders and 57 to eighth graders. In the second quarter 97 seventh graders and 106 eighth graders received cards.

In the second quarter 46 adults also received cards. The scholastic arts contest took place last week. There were 11 pieces entered, and eight were selected to move on to the next level in the middle school. Four bronze and four silver medals were awarded. Middle school Science Fair will be Thursday, February 2 Mr. Custer also informed the board the Spelling Bee is this week.

Intermediate School Principal Elise Heger informed the

board the elementary school is working on PLCs and MAP testing data.

Mr. Howie talked about the Eagle Impact Award. He would like to start giving out this award to deserving receipents.

Currently, only staff members will be eligible to win. It might be opened up later to parents and community members. The award will be given to someone who made a difference in the life of a student or faculty member.

The board discussed options for a BOE Walk- through.

The board agreed to meet Friday, February 10 at 8:30 a.m. for the walk-through.

Monday, February 6, there will be a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office.

Mr. Howie updated the board about the Health Insurance Fund. IMA informed him the Telemed was used 28 times in two months. This total is much higher than anticipated and could raise the cost per person.

Updating of the Technology Infrastructure was presented

by Stuart Scott. He discussed the E-rate Category 1 and Category 2 grants and what the differences between the two were. It is the eighteenth year he has done the Category 1 grant. The district usually gets $80,000 to $130,000 a year for upgrades to technology. The district has never qualified for

Category 2 until now. Scott said districts can only get the Category 2 money every five years - unlike Category 1 which can be obtained every year. USD 210 is eligible for $50,000 this year in Category 2 but the funds can only be used for infrastructure upgrades. Possible improvements could include upgrading switches to one to ten gigabytes, and a wireless point upgrade. The board voted to table the technology infrastructure updates for now.

Mr. Howie discussed some KASB policy updates. He recommended some small changes to a few of the policies to make them more compatible to the district. He will present the updated policies at the next board meeting.

Superintendent Howie will be going to Topeka Tuesday and Salina Thursday for the Coalition of Innovative School Districts meetings.

Mr. Howie talked about the Governor’s budget proposals and the impact on the school district. Some of the information he presented was Governor Brownback’s recomendation to go back to last year’s funding for KPERS. Payments to the district for June could be delayed until July.

Also there will be no extraordinary needs fund monies sent to districts.

The meeting was adjourned.

Stevens County residents awaken to a wonderland of ice Sunday morning. Up to an inch of ice was reported.

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LIEAP applications now accepted

Jacque Teeter is awarded with a $1500 check in support of the Kansas Reading Roadmap program from Michael D. Alonzo, manager of the Liberal Walmart Neighborhood Market. The program consists of an after school component, a four week summer program and an evening program called LIFE for families to attend.

During the cold winter months, heating a home can be a financial strain. In order to ensure Kansans keep warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) began accepting applications for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Tuesday, January 17.

“Kansas winters have the potential to bring brutally cold temperatures, snow and ice,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. “We want to make sure families don’t go cold due to financial concerns. Our LIEAP staff is trained and ready to begin processing applications, so families have warm homes this winter.”

LIEAP provides an annual

and through partnering agencies. They can be requested by calling 1-800-432-0043.

For more information or to apply online, visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov.

Applications will be accepted from January 17 to March 31.

Submitted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Persons living at the 2016 Maximum Allowable Address Monthly Income 1 $1,276 2 $1,726 3 $2,177 4 $2,628 5 $3,078 6 $3,529 + add $451 for each additional person

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To be eligible, students must have enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60 for the semester.

Full-time on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are also eligible.

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Applications for the program have been mailed to households that received energy assistance last year.

LIEAP applications are also available at local DCF offices

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Local students make Dean’s Honor Roll Local students are among the 1,471 named by Fort Hays State University to the Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2016 semester.

Zack M. Littell is a freshman majoring in political science; Zane Littell is a junior majoring in chemistry; and Krysta Kaitlin Sullivan is a sophomore majoring in edu-

benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In 2016, nearly 44,000 households received an average benefit of a little under $500.

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Moscow Junior/Senior High School Superintendents' Honor Roll for the first semester has been released. Students named to the honor roll were Jayden James, Elizabeth Erives, Ashley Kennedy, Athziry Marquez, Gerardo Garcia, Josie James, Landy Parades, Clemente Rojo, Alex Granillo, Molleigh McCormack, Jaylen Mendez, Adriana Salcedo, Rachel Pierson and Maggie White.

Students named to the Moscow Junior/Senior High School Principal's Honor Roll were Isaac Barboza, Yamile Flores, Lizett Gonzalez, Angelina Hignett, Garrett Hull, Elizabeth Ketchum, Giselle Paredes, Agatha Redecop, Megan Robson, Sarai Barboza, Dylan Luna, Cambria Phillips, Adan Granillo, Isabella Hall, Jessie James, Luis Martinez, JD Robson, Edwin Rojo, Cristpher Barreras, Stacey Enns, Makayla Munson, Lydia Owens, Yamilet Rojo, Pancho Sawatzky, JJ Gonzalez, Siera Maravilla, Sarah McLeod, Bryan Erives, Gaby Granillo, Madison Hall, Caitlyn McIntire, Morgan Robson and Jalen Shaddix.

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City Council hears about water break

The Moscow City Council attended their monthly meeting Wednesday evening, January 11. Mayor Billie Bell, Councilmen Jon Lund, Nate Roland, Mick Whetstone and Curtis Crawford were present. Also attending were City Attorney Paul Kitzke, City Clerk Norma Najera, and Tammy Sutherland-Abbot, and City Manager Randy Maxwell.

The progress on the repair of the City Building was discussed.

A report about the Main Street water break was given

by Randy Maxwell. Also discussed were bids for the repair work.

Discussion was held about

working with the Cemetery Board to share of some of the city-cemetery equipment.

The next regular meeting will be February 8.

Larry Bradford hosts bridge club The Thursday afternoon Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center with Larry Bradford hosting the afternoon play. Jan Black and

Judy Hickert tied for the high score. Dorothy Hagman and Barbara Maerz were tied for the low score.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, January 19, 2012 The Hugoton school board voted to provide computers to each seventh to twelfth grade student.

Superintendent Crawford remarked, “This initiative will provide technology access to all students, evening the playing field for those who may not have had a family or personal computer previously.”

These students will receive a Mac-book Air and a carrying case.

Thursday, January 9, 1997 A 3,000 pound armature of the huge generator at the Hugoton south power plant was expelled in an explosion that blasted a huge hole in the roof of the building. Other pieces of the device were propelled through other parts of the roof as well. Utilities Supervisor Jerry Leonard explains, “The generator just flew apart.”

Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Thursday, January 1, 1987 A Christmas tradition which has been enjoyed for decades will come to a close this year as the Christmas tree on South Main will not be erected again. The structure was taken down prematurely last Friday by city crews. The action was taken as the result of vandals who removed the light bulbs on the tree almost “as quickly as we put them in,” according to City Clerk Tom Hicks. This systematic removal of bulbs has taken place every

night the tree was in place.

Hicks explains, “Seventy to eighty colored bulbs have been stolen from the tree almost every night the tree was standing. At the cost of approximately $1.80 a bulb, the city could not allow the vandalism to continue. The tree probably will not be put up next Christmas season.”

Thursday, January 24, 1957 An explosion rocked the main engine room of the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company compresser station fifteen miles northeast of Liberal last Wednesday. Three men were killed and nine others injured. Among the three killed in the accident was Melvin C. Swafford, 40, twin brother of M.L. Swafford of Hugoton.

Kenneth Burditt, formerly of Hugoton, sent the Hugoton Hermes some of these memories.

January 14, 2017 “The picture of the Harris Theater and the note about the fire in 1943 reminded me of one of the worst days in my life at that time. It was the last day of school and we had been turned out early. My friend Alvin and I were walking toward Main Street talking and thinking what we were going to do with the entire summer spread out before us. Suddenly we heard the siren and looked up and saw the smoke billowing from the Ford Garage. Well,

we certainly didn’t want to miss any of the excitement so we started to run to see what was happening.

Well, we needn’t have run, the fire burned all the way down the street to the Harris Theater and we watched while many of our summer plans went up in smoke. Three months without movies! I don’t remember what I did that summer but I do know that it seemed like forever before the theater opened again.

“A few years earlier, the theater had again been central in a crisis in my life. The cost of a movie ticket (for children) was ten cents and had been that for as long as I had been able to go to the movies by myself.

The State of Kansas had recently implemented a sales tax and as a result the price of my tickets had been raised to thirteen cents. At that juncture my Dad had raised his voice and declared that was the last movie any of us would ever see!

Fortunately cooler heads prevailed and with my Mom’s help, I don’t believe I missed any important movies.”

Kenneth Burditt Whispering Pines, N.C. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

During the summer of 1943, the Hugoton Auto Company almost came to an abrupt halt. That was the time of the big fire. It started at the back door of the shop and in minutes was a raging conflagration. It spread rapidly through the wooden shop building and engulfed the Collier Dress Shop in the front of the building

and the Porter Hardware next door. Efforts of the fire department were without avail. It was a major catastrophe as it was wartime and material was hard to come by. After about a year, a new building, brick this time, arose from the ashes. Taken from “History of Stevens County and Its People”.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Rolla history from David Stout Not long after I started going to school in Rolla in 1951, I became aware the surrounding schools of Dermot and Richfield would send their students to Rolla at various points in their education. For example, the Dermot school provided schooling only through the sixth grade. After that point, starting with their seventh grade educations, the students needed to look elsewhere, some electing to go to Hugoton, others coming to Rolla. Ernie Breeding and Greg Daniels were just two such students who joined my class for their seventh and eighth grade educations. Richfield, however, was a bit more advanced, educating their students through the eighth grade, but then for their high school education most came to Rolla, which for my class meant Lana Trahern, Carol Vogt and Jimmy Don Davidson joined us.

Many years after learning how the Rolla schools acted as a magnet for the schools from the north, I was surprised to learn from one of my older Clinesmith cousins that the Rolla schools also used to attract students from at least one school to the south, a school I’d never heard of until

he told me about it. His name was Terry Clinesmith, the son of Fred and Mary Clinesmith.

Terry informed me he grew up and went to school somewhere to the south of Rolla, but it wasn’t until 1946 when he needed to transfer to the Rolla Schools to complete his education. The funny thing about his story was his reaction to “the big city of Rolla” and the “enormous two-story school building.”

Keep in mind what Terry was reacting to. It wasn’t the enormous school complex which exists today, spread over several city blocks. No, just like the Dermot students who came to Rolla, Terry was only 12 years old in 1946, and so he was coming to Rolla for his seventh and eighth grades in the old original elementary school on the south end of main street. After completing those two grades, he then went to the other two-story school in Rolla, the high school where all of us went to school, but please remember this was the original high school before all the additions were added starting in 1950 with the new grade school. Even so, from Terry’s perspective, RHS was like going away to college.

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years, not only was Terry going to school in the big ole’ school house on Rolla’s main street, but his family moved to downtown Rolla, moving into the apartment attached to the south side of Roll Williamson's grocery story on the east side of main street. By that time, Terry and his older brother Troy were going to RHS. They had a younger brother about my age, Larry Lee, and I remember one night when my family visited their family in that apartment. Larry Lee and I were very contentedly playing with each other in one room while teenagers Troy and Terry screamed at each other in the other room. Interestingly enough, when they all grew up, Troy became a pastor and maintained his contact with his Rolla extended Clinesmith family, but Terry and Larry Lee got about as far away from Rolla as they could, never wanting to have anything more to do with family, friends, or Rolla.

That’s the thing about magnets - they do two things simultaneously - they attract and they repel.

But in defense of Terry’s exaggerated perceptions of Rolla, I just have to say I can understand his misperception of the size of things in Rolla. Like Terry, I lived out in the country on a farm. When I was quite young and would visit my grandparents in Rolla, as I would look down the street to the south of their house in the block which ran in front of the old original Methodist Church, that street looked like a big hill to me. Now, have any of you ever seen a hill anywhere in Rolla? My perception was based on the fact that during winter when the streets were covered with snow, local kids would compact the snow on that particular street thereby creating a slick ramp, and by taking a run at it, they could slide down the hill for about half a block. (Well, maybe for just ten or 20 feet.) From my perspective, that looked like a rather large hill sporting an intriguing ski slope.

Conclusion? Everything is relative. The size of a “viewed” object depends on the size of the “viewer.”

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tion and treatment system (the “System”); and

ORDINANCE No. 01

WHEREAS, the System is a public Wastewater Treatment Works, as said term is defined in the Loan Act; and

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOSCOW, KANSAS AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A LOAN FROM THE KANSAS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT; ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the Federal Water Quality Act of 1987 (the “Federal Act”) established revolving fund program for public wastewater treatment systems to assist in financing the costs of infrastructure needed to achieve or maintain compliance with the Federal Act and to protect the public health and authorized the Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) to administer a revolving loan program operated by the individual states; and WHEREAS, to fund the state revolving fund program, the EPA will make annual capitalization grants to the states, on the condition that each state provide a state match for such state's revolving fund; and WHEREAS, by passage of the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Act, K.S.A. 65-3321 through 65-3329, inclusive (the “Loan Act"), the State of Kansas (the “State") has established the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (the “Revolving Fund") for purposes of the Federal Act; and WHEREAS, under the Loan Act, the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (“KDHE”) is given the responsibility for administration and management of the Revolving Fund; and WHEREAS, the Kansas Development Finance Authority (the “Authority") and KDHE have entered into a Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement") pursuant to which KDHE agrees to enter into Loan Agreements with Municipalities for public wastewater treatment projects (the “Projects") and to pledge the Loan Repayments (as defined in the Pledge Agreement) received pursuant to such Loan Agreements to the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under K.S.A. 74-8905(a) and the Loan Act to issue revenue bonds (the “Bonds") for the purpose of providing funds to implement the State's requirements under the Federal Act and to loan the same, together with available funds from the EPA capitalization grants. to Municipalities within the State for the payment of Project Costs (as said terms are defined in the Loan Act); and WHEREAS, Moscow, Kansas (the “Municipality") is a municipality as said term is defined in the Loan Act which operates a wastewater collec-

WHEREAS, the Municipality has, pursuant to the Loan Act, submitted an Application to KDHE to obtain a loan from the Revolving Fund to finance the costs of improvements to its System consisting of the following: The project is to rehabilitate the wastewater collection system within the city to reduce sanitary sewer backups and overflows, and upgrade the wastewater pumping station to increase flows to the wastewater treatment facility as a result of infiltration and inflow during wet weather (the “Project"); and WHEREAS, the Municipality has taken all steps necessary and has complied with the provisions of the Loan Act and the provisions of K.A.R. 28-16-110 to 28-16-138 (the ‘'Regulations‘') applicable thereto necessary to qualify for the loan; and WHEREAS, KDHE has informed the Municipality that it has been approved for a loan in amount of not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Four Dollars [$558,694] (the “Loan”) in order to finance the Project; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the Municipality hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and desirable to accept the Loan and to enter into a loan agreement and certain other documents relating thereto, and to take certain actions required in order to implement the Loan Agreement.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: Section 1. Authorization of Loan Agreement. The Municipality is hereby authorized to accept the Loan and to enter into a certain Loan Agreement, with an effective date of November 29, 2916, with the State of Kansas acting by and through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (the “Loan Agreement") to finance the Project Costs (as defined in the Loan Agreement). The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Loan Agreement in substantially the form presented to governing body this date, with such changes or modifications thereto as may be approved by the Mayor and the City Attorney, the Mayor's execution of the Loan Agreement being conclusive evidence of such approval.

to (a) pay the cost of the operation and maintenance of the System, (b) pay the principal of and interest on the Loan as and when the same become due, and (c) pay all other amounts due at any time under the Loan Agreement; provided, however, no lien or other security interest is granted by the Municipality to KDHE on the System Revenues under this Agreement.

In the event that the System Revenues are insufficient to meet the obligations under the Loan and the Loan Agreement, the Municipality shall levy ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount upon all the taxable tangible property, real or personal, within the territorial limits of the Municipality to produce the amounts necessary for the prompt payment of the obligations under the Loan and Loan Agreement.

In accordance with the Loan Act, the obligations under the Loan and the Loan Agreement shall not be included within any limitation on the bonded indebtedness of the Municipality.

Section 3. Further Authority.

The Mayor, Clerk and other City officials are hereby further authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and take such actions as they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out and perform the purposes of the Ordinance, and to make alterations, changes or additions in the foregoing agreements, statements, instruments and other documents herein approved, authorized and confirmed which they may approve, and the execution or taking of such action shall be conclusive evidence of such necessity or advisability.

Section 4. Governing Law. The Ordinance and the Loan Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Kansas.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the governing body of the City and publication in the official City newspaper.

PASSED by the governing body of the City on12-14-16 and [signed][and APPROVED] by the Mayor.

(SEAL) /s/William Bell Mayor ATTEST: /s/Norma Najera Clerk [APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY.]

Section 2. Establishment of Dedicated Source of Revenue for Repayment of Loan. Pursuant to the Loan Act, the Municipality hereby establishes a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of the Loan. In accordance therewith, the Municipality shall impose and collect such rates, fees and charges for the use and services furnished by or through the System, including all improvements and additions thereto hereafter constructed or acquired by the Municipality as will provide System Revenues or levy ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount upon all the taxable tangible property, real or personal, within the territorial limits of the Municipality to produce amounts which are sufficient

/s/Paul Kitzke City Attorney Thereupon, the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly passed and the Ordinance was then duly numbered Ordinance No. 01 and was signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. The Clerk was directed to publish the Ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the City.

(Other Proceedings) On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting thereupon adjourned. /s/Norma Najera Clerk

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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth

Three inches of snow on top of ice makes the area a winter wonderland of white.

Solution to January 12, 2017 puzzle

This history of Stevens County was written by Robert O. James, taken from issues of the Hugoton Herald and Hermes and magazines and a personal knowledge of same from five years residence during the early part of the settling of Stevens County in the State of Kansas. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill.

After the occurrences in No Man’s Land, Sam Robinson became more boisterous and as he rode up and down the streets, he always had two revolvers hanging to his belt and a Winchester in his hand. To many of us, it looked too cowboy-like, although we could not blame him too much, for his life was at stake all the time.

He realized he could not be elected as City Marshall again, so he and Bert Noble decided to go to Colorado, but set no time for starting.

Robinson and Noble concocted a scheme to rob the bank before they started.

They asked Mr. Friskhorn to join them. He said, “No, James has frequently accommodated me with personal loans, and he promised to keep still. But he told me all about it the next night. I was treasurer of the school board and as soon as the five thou-

sand dollars for building the school house was in, then they would hold the bank up.

Bert Noble was to go in the bank often to have a bill changed and keep a lookout as to how much money was in the safe, as Trent and I had been somewhat careless about leaving the safe door open. From that day on, we quit going to dinner separately but closed at 12:00 and opened at 1:00, ran the time lock all the time only long enough to get currency out in the morning to run until noon and then at noon, to run until evening. We easily fixed a place to put some currency so if we had not saved out enough for the half day’s trade. We secretly notified Joslin, Jones, Pancoast, Grand and Lieu Humphreys, Huggins and Kelso of their plot to rob the bank and go south to No Man’s Land and then into Colorado.

Our changes scared them off. Sam Robinson, Bert Noble and their outfit left at midnight, without trying to rob the bank. They shot off their guns as a warning to parties not to follow them.

Sam owed a $60.00 grocery and dry goods bill.

The next morning four men and Herman Cann left

in pursuit for the sole purpose of collecting the grocery bill. They caught up with him just before he crossed the state line. Sheriff Cann called to Sam to surrender and he did. The money was collected and the sheriff returned and Robinson’s outfit went their way into Colorado.

Sam and Bert robbed a store and a post office in Colorado and escaped into the mountains but were afterwards captured. The judge

sentenced Noble to seven years, and Robinson, accoring to his past life, to fifteen years. They both served their time. It was afterwards reported that Bert Noble was hung at Trinidad for killing a policeman.

Continued next week.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Curator Stanley McGill found this picture at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. There is no year on it. These are some of the Stevens County 4-H Personal Development members pictured with their leader, Mrs. Pfaff. Left to right are Gwen Ellis, Mrs. Pfaff (standing), Bonnie Ellsaesser, Karen Timmons, Jerry Cox, David Bozone, Diana Lynde, Jim Kuharic, Steven Morris and Mary McIlrath.

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1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Thursday, January 19 High School Basketball at HPL Tournament at GCCC at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, January 20 No School Saturday, January 21 High School Basketball at HPL Tournament at GCCC at 12:00 p.m.

Junior High KMEA at Dodge City Sunday, January 22 Dress Up Days Mon.- PJDay Tues. - Twin Day Weds. - Wildlife Day Thurs. - Color Day Fired Up Friday Monday, January 23 Junior High Basketball vs.

Yarbrough (Varsity Only) at 4:00 p.m.

High School Basketball vs.

Yarbrough (Varsity Only) at 6:30 p.m.

SCCC Night

Tuesday, January 24 Junior High Scholars Bowl at Dodge City at 4:00 p.m.

FHSU Rep. in High School at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 25 Homecoming Week

The Rolla High School boys’ basketball team members are left to right William Brown, Aaron Apelu, Eduardo Quezada, Carson Milburn, Raegan Hinds, Luis Martinez, Alex Hernandez, Jonathan Cruz, Corny Loewen, Daniel Weatherly, Ty Dixon and Marcos Cortez. Coaches not pictured are Scott Ellis and Jon Schnable. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza, yearbook editor.

The Rolla High School girls’ basketball team members standing are left to right Magaly Cortez, Lupit Ruess, Vanessa Reza, Brooke Hinds, Cacee Milburn, Kaberlin Hull, Chloe Burnett and Alexandra Hart. Kneeling are TreTre Cooper, Nayeli Ochoa and Aaliyah Earl. Not pictured are coaches Andy Pinkley and Troy Cooper. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza, yearbook editor.

Rolla hosts Morton County Spelling Bee Rolla will host the Morton County Spelling Bee Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the old gym. Fifth grade participants will be Jennifer Guerrero and Rylan Williams with Dasean Lewis as alternate. Fourth grade partici-

pants will be Braylyn Crowl and Aiden Allen with Kylie Brummett as alternate. Participants from Elkhart will join Rolla’s participants in the annual spelling bee. The winner of the junior high division can go on to compete

“Icicles at the Dermot Co-op” Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.

“Snowman Time” with Brooklyn and River Pearson.

Photo courtesy of Will Pearson.

in the Regional Spelling Bee in Amarillo, Tx. Good luck to all the contestants!

Spirit week begins Monday

Rolla’s homecoming week is the week of January 23 through the 27. Spirit week begins Monday with PJ Day. Tuesday is Twin Day. Wednesday is Wildlife Day. Thursday is Color Day and Friday is “Fired Up Friday”.

Rolla will have school Friday, January 27.

The cheerleaders will host a pep rally at 3:00 p.m. in the new gym. Rolla will take on the Felt Pirates, both in junior high and high school. The booster club will have their annual silent auction during the games. Coronation will take during half time of the varsity high school boys’ game. The games have graciously been bought out by First National Bank of Elkhart/Rolla. Candidates will be announced in next week’s paper. Come out and support the Rolla Pirates for their Homecoming 2017 games!

Rolla Junior High girls’ basketball team members are back left to right Coach John Barrett, Lexi Crowl, Aspen Sohm, Melanie Norton, Andrea Reza, Jamie Sheedy and Coach Traci Taylor. In front are Emmalee Reza, Abby Garcia and Carissa Sohm. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza, yearbook editor.

Pictured is the Rolla Junior High boys’ basketball team. Left to right are Coach Cassie Thrall, Castor Hernandez, Alec Langley, Alonzo Martinez, Ethan Garcia, Garrette Hinds, Abel Ochoa, Matthew Garcia and Coach Megan Gibler. Kneeling are Austin Apelu, Xander Sanchez, Jaxen Mauk, Thomas Brown, Jaxon Schwindt and Monte Fosdick. In front is Kenneth Fosdick.

Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza, yearbook editor.

Home basketball games begin January 23

“Apelu Snowballer” with Tyson, Austin and Aaron Apelu. Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

Home basketball games will be on the schedule for the week of January 23 through the 27. January 23, Rolla will take on the Yarbrough Lobos, both in junior high and high school, with games beginning at 4:00 p.m. for junior high. Both schools will play varsity only. The high school games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, January

27, Rolla Pirates face the Felt Pirates, in their annual homecoming game. The junior high games begin at 4:00

Booster Club seeks help for buyout The Rolla Booster Club is seeking any business or individual who would like to help buy out Senior Night. Senior Night is when the seniors are

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p.m. and high school begins at 6:30 p.m.

Go for the win, Rolla!

recognized with their parents for their years of dedication to the sport or activity they are involved in. This year’s Senior Night will be February 24 against Deerfield. If you are interested in helping with the buyout, please contact Arleen at the high school office at 620-593-4345.

Thank you!

“Found the Ice” with Jaxen and Jonas Mauk. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

Saturday, January 28 7:00 p.m. @ the Dermot School Joe and Cheryl Archuleta will be hosting the Supper.

Your attendance is greatly appreciated.

Information?

620-593-4465 or 593-4436

Rylan Williams with “Hank the Hunter”. Photo by Jamie Mason.

“Snowman Help!” by Kim Clark. Photo courtesy of Kim Clark.

“Snowman” by Kaiden and Eli Hull. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Hull.

NEED Health INSURANCE? DON’T BE STUCK WITH MEDICAL BILLS THAT ARE GOING TO FOLLOW YOU FOREVER. BE PROACTIVE AND GET HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LITTLE TO NO MONEY EACH MONTH!!

Morton County Health System is hosting Certified Health Navigator, Karen Canales to the residents of Morton County and surrounding areas. Just come by and talk to Karen and get signed up for HEALTH INSURANCE!

DATES: JANUARY 10TH AND 24TH WHEN: 2PM TO 4PM WHERE: MORTON COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC

“Short and Clean” by Kori Hall and Jayden Munn. Photo by Kris Hall.

“Lazy Snowman” by Kylie Brummett.