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K-9 Kleio finds 123 pounds of marijuana
Canine Deputy Chris Beltz and his fellow officer Kleio show the large quantity of marijuana collected with the help of Kleio’s fine training in a recent stop they assisted with.
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Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton reports that Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Kansas Highway Patrol contacted the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department. They were requesting the help of Stevens County’s Canine Kleio to do a drug interdiction call on a vehicle that had been stopped. Canine Deputy Chris Beltz and his K-9 Kleio did an open air vehicle search. K-9 Kleio showed a posture indication. The trunk was opened at this time and 123 pounds of marijuana was recorded. The suspect was taken into custody along with the vehicle.
Airport receives KDOT grant money The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Attending the meeting were board members Josh Jorde, Jeff Crawford and Dell Cullison. Also present were Hugoton Airport manager Gary Porter, secretary Risa Meyer and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie
Winget. Board members Robert Davis and Dax Gaskill were absent. Jeff Crawford presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The board reviewed the financial report and voted to pay bills. The airport received the KDOT grant money for the runway resurfacing project. They received $63,785.36 which was
A large group of people enjoy the Senior Adult Prom Saturday, January 9, hosted by the 4-H Junior Leaders. Besides the dancing, the impressive crowd also enjoyed some fun games of Bingo,
90% of the total cost. Manager Porter reported Kirkham Michael has been contacted so they can get all the specifications together required for the new fuel dispenser that will be added to the fuel island. When this is completed, bids can be let out. Manager Gary Porter reported only one bid has Continued to page 4
The 2016 Winter Homecoming Court, left to right, includes Brooklyn Harper, Caleb Gayer, Marianna Shuck, Keely Hittle, Hunter Kerbow,
Winter Homecoming Court is announced Congratulations to the members of the 2016 Winter Homecoming Court. Freshman attendant is Rebecca Johnson, daughter of Matt and Nancy Johnson; sophomore attendant is Brooklyn Harper, daughter of Brian
delicious food and actual live music by Oklahoma Cowboy and Texas Lady to accompany the dancing. Photo courtesy of Joshua Morris.
Stevens County Commissioners meet in regular session The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, January 18 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda included Bills at 8:30; Vanessa Willis at 9:00; and Tony Martin at 9:30. When this reporter arrived at 8:45 Commissioners were finishing talking with Vanessa. Motion was made and passed to accept and pay the bills. Rodney Kelling came in to report for his department. They visited about
capital outlay, bids for an ambulance, trucks, equipment and budget cuts now and in the future. Commissioners stressed that all department heads - not only Rodney - are going to have to find places to make cuts. They need to find ways or the Commissioners will have to. Rodney reminded the commissioners his people are paid by the call. He also added that in other towns, the city department helps to pay the expenses, especially since the biggest part of the calls are in town. He said the EMS calls are 80% paid back. Rodney also commented most area counties are full-time. He asked if a lease program had been checked into for equipment. Next on the agenda was Tony Martin from Road
and Bridge. Paul Nordyke from the city also came in. They talked about maintaining a road near the Manor, Road M. It was tossed around if it is officially city or county. There is city drainage in the area of the road. Paul said he saw no problem for the city to maintain it as a gravel road. A sign will have to be placed. Paul Kitzke will check into right-of-way. The Commissioners were ok with the idea, but will table the proposal until the right-ofway is checked out. The Commissioners asked Tony about the rumor going around that his department keeps getting new equipment. He assured all his equipment has been there since 2000. His department does pride themselves in keeping good care of this
Marisol Don Juan and Rebecca Johnson. Not pictured are Brandi Holmes and Reed Rome.
equipment by cleaning and good upkeep. The truck they are getting ready to trade-in is a 1986. They wait until they have 200,000+ miles on most. Tony then went on to talk about a gas line which was hit while maintaining a road. This could have been a serious situation but no one was hurt. He had a talk with his personnel about watching for line markers. Tony pointed out savings on asphalt his department was able to get last year and this year. Tony presented the Commissioners with a list of old and newly elected Fair Board members. Motion was made and passed to accept this list. Ted Heaton reported for the Law Enforcement Center. They are now housing Continued to page 4
and Aymee Harper; and Junior attendant is Marisol DonJuan, daughter of Odilon and Olga DonJuan. Senior queen candidates are Brandi Holmes, daughter of Joe and Terri Holmes; Keely Hittle, daughter of Kelly Hittle and Kerry Hittle; and Mariana Shuck, daughter of Richy and Nora Shuck. Senior king candidates are Caleb Gayer, son of Todd Gayer and Sonja Gayer; Hunter
Kerbow, son of Mark and Carla Kerbow; and Reed Rome, son of Keith and Lisa Rome. The flower girl Morgan Niehues, is daughter of Brad and Jamie Niehues; and the Crown Bearer is Grant Goode, son of Darrell and Ashley Goode. The coronation will take place at halftime of the boys’ basketball game versus the Guymon Tigers Friday, January 29.
A cozy fireplace welcomes customers into the lobby of the new Best Western Plus located east of Hugoton on Highway 51.
The board of Stevens County Economic Development convened for their monthly meeting in the convention room at Best Western Plus, also known as Stevens County Inn.
Best Western Plus is now open The new Best Western Plus is finally open for business. It is called the Stevens County Inn. The hotel opened for the first day of business January 18, 2016. The general manager is Rohit (Roy) Bombaywala. He is also in charge of the Budget Host of Liberal and the Hagman Lodge of Hugoton.
The new inn has 56 rooms and offers a complimentary hot breakfast. It has an indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Other amenities include a conference room, fitness center and business center. Hugoton is fortunate to have the Stevens County Inn for all of Hugoton’s extra guests.
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Praising Bossy Talk to farmers, stockmen and ranchers – most will tell you how much they love their cows. Problem is this humble and in most cases easy-going beast rarely receives the praise associated with the noble show horse or one of the so-called smartest creatures, the squealing pig. Fewer and fewer people extol the virtues of this contented creature that spends her days quietly grazing and eating grass. We’ve all watched movies about horses (Trigger) and pigs (Babe), but for most of the time, cows are considered boring and ignored by Hollywood, the media and the general public. Still, cows are not whiners. They take their obscurity in stride and rarely complain about their circumstances. Except for a couple of rare occasions, animal rights activists have overlooked this wonderful beast of burden and focused their careful aim on mice, monkeys, rats and other vermin. Everyone screams bloody murder when some shampoo company tests its latest shampoo on a furry rodent. Where is the outcry for the lifestyle of cows? They spend days and nights under the stars without a tent or blanket and only their coat to keep them warm. They have to hoof it across the pasture just to get a drink of cold water. But hey, I’m not here to say I feel sorry for the cow community. Confident and quiet, it is not their way to ask for preferential treatment. Spend time with a herd of cows and you’ll soon discover they are indeed spiritual beings. They live their entire lives in service to mankind. Behind that seemingly blank stare rests a knowing glint that suggests, “Go ahead. Make fun. I spend all day eating and sleeping. You’re the one with high blood pressure and cash-flow problems.” Cattle occupy a unique role in human history, domesticated beginning with the Stone Age. Some are raised for meat (beef cattle), dairy products (cows) and hides (both). They are also used as draft animals and in certain sports. Some consider cattle the oldest form of wealth, and cattle rustling, con-
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. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. 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 - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure
sequently, one of the earliest forms of theft. Dairy cows are referred to as the foster mothers of the human race because they produce most of the milk that people drink. They provide 90 -percent of the world's milk supply. The best cows may give approximately 25 gallons of milk each day. That's 400 glasses of milk. Cows in this country give an average of 2,000 gallons of milk per year. That's more than 30,000 glasses of milk. Beef cattle supply more than 30 different cuts of meat including the heart, tongue and what we grew up calling mountain oysters – a male private part. You gotta’ admit, that’s meaningful giving. Another gift from the bovine community is leather that comes from their hides. We use it for boots, belts, baseballs, suitcases, purses, wallets, easy chairs and jackets. Yes, cattle or cows make the ultimate sacrifice for human comfort. Another place cows shine is in the rodeo arena or as spokes mammals in advertising. Who hasn’t seen the skydiving cows on their television screen? Another cow celebrity that’s been around for eons is Borden’s Elsie the Cow. Snorting bulls symbolize a healthy stock market and a Hereford cow pioneered space travel. Every kid knows about the cow who jumped over the moon. Milk, ice cream, cheeseburgers or that fine leather purse – think about it. Where would we be without our cows? On any given day a cow often does more for us than our friends, neighbors, in-laws or even our elected officials. Cows deserve a roaring round of applause and recognition for a job well done. Anyway, I’d much rather thank a cow and wear a pair of leather boots than sport a mink coat and thank a varmint. I know I’d rather drink milk from a cow than milk from a mink. Enough said. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
checks. January 23 - Cargill will host a Job Fair from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center. - Hugoton Assembly of God will host WAKE at 6:00 p.m. “This is not your typical church service. Come and experience God.” The Church is located at 138 S. Main in Hugoton. - Moscow Recreation will present Mike the Hypnotist Comedy Show starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Moscow High School Gym. Bring the whole family! Admission is a nonperishable food item. January 24 - Knights of Columbus will host their annual Free Throw Championship in the Hugoton Middle School West Gym starting at 2:00 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome. The gym will open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. - Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band will perform at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.
January 25 - USD 210 Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS Library. January 28 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. January 29 - First through seventh grade Heritage Christian Academy students will travel to the Bible Christian Church in Garden City to participate in the Mid-
form Kansas solutions to sustain rural health care.” Working group members have diverse backgrounds and include frontline stakeholders, rural hospital administrators, policy makers. The inaugural meeting will take place during the 2016 legislative session. Rural Health Working Group Members include Chair Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer and members Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook, Public Health and Welfare Chair; Representative Daniel Hawkins, Health and Human Services Chair; Senator Mitch Holmes, Rural legislator; Representative Jim Kelly, Rural legislator; Linda Stalcup, Stevens County Hospital CEO; Dr. Jenifer Cook, Rural Physician; Kari Bruffett, Kansas Health Institute Director of Policy; and Secretary Susan Mosier, Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Monday, January 11, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Report of an ATV, City Ponds, Notified Parents, Officer Hagman • Report of an ATV, West Sixth and Trindle, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Report of a Car Alarm, 900 Block South Coulter, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, January 12, 2016 • NO NEWS Wednesday, January 13, 2016 • Medical Assist, 400 Block South Madison, Public Service, Officer Crane Thursday, January 14, 2016 • Medical Assist, 1000 Block South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Crane Friday, January 15, 2016 • NO NEWS Saturday, January 16, 2016 * Dog at Large, 700 Block East First, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Report of a Motocycle, 400 Block South Harrison, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Missing Adult, Sergeant Johnson/Officer Crane Sunday, January 17, 2016 • Dog at Large, 700 Block South Washington, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson
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Former Hugoton resident Betty Mae Matheson, 75, of Hays, passed from this life Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center.
She was born January 17, 1940 in Hays, the daughter of Herman Davis and the former Alice Teeters. Betty attended Buckeye School and November 1, 1958 she married Jerry D. Matheson in Hays. Mrs. Matheson worked at Kirby Vacuum in Andrews, for Parker Grain and Spikes Trucking in Hugoton, for Light Milling and Grain in Liberal and for Farmers State Bank in Hays. She was a member of Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church in Hays, and was a great wife and mother. Betty was an excellent cook and was very gifted in sewing, crocheting, embroidery and cross stitch. She worked very hard on the farm as a girl and loved to
Obituaries Rafael Villanueva Death has claimed the life of Rafael Villanueva. Mr. Villanueva, age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home in Liberal. He was born January 2, 1934 in Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Librado Villanueva and the former Marcelina Calvillo. June 20, 1955 he married Evelia Ochoa in Mexico. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Rafael Villanueva, Carlos Torres and Vincente Torres all of Liberal; five daughters, Jovita Torres, Veronica Torres, Maria Tor-
winter Tournament. - Lone Star Friends Church will host their fifty-ninth annual Ground Hog Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Church is located fourteen miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51. - Hugoton High School basketball homecoming versus Guymon. Play starts at 4:45 p.m. with JV. Varsity girls play at 6:30 p.m. and varsity boys take the court at 8:00 p.m.
spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home in Hays; son Dean Matheson and wife Cheryl of Salina; two daughters, Diana Jernigan and husband Monte of Goldthwaite, Tx. and Shari Merritt and husband Daniel of Hays; her brother Don Davis of Hays; sister Alice Paul of Hays; six grandchildren, Shana Wasdon, Antonia Matheson, Staci Taylor, James Matheson, Kory Jernigan and Christian Matheson; 20 great grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Harold Davis; sister Sharon Klusener; and granddaughter Amber Collins. Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, January 20 at the Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, 1605 E. 29th Street, Hays. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Ks. 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com
res, Rosalva Perez and Lucia Ramirez all of Liberal; 21 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Rosary and Vigil were attended Friday evening at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal. Funeral Mass was attended Saturday morning at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father James P. Dieker presiding. Burial followed in Liberal Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Christopher “Gus” Burns Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember little Christopher Augustus “Gus” Burns. Gus was born October 23, 2012 in Waco, Tx. Gus passed away peacefully in his parents arms Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Tx. from complications related to a congenital heart defect.
Stevens County Emergency Services run activity January 11 through January 17. Fire Department Friday, January15 - 6:15 p.m. dispatched to Highway 25 between Road 1 and Road 2 for a motor vehicle accident Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, two transfers, one Life Flight and one motor vehicle accident.
Betty Matheson
Linda Stalcup selected for Working Group Kansas Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., announced the selection of nine members for the Rural Health Working Group. As requested by Governor Sam Brownback in his State of the State address, the working group will address the problems of health care delivery in rural Kansas. The working group will present a proposal to Governor Brownback in early 2017. Among the nine selected is Linda Stalcup, Stevens County Hospital CEO. “The Rural Health Working Group brings together a wealth of professional knowledge and personal experience to address rural healthcare access and outcomes with Kansas solutions,” Lieutenant Governor Colyer said. “As a fifth generation rural Kansan and physician, I understand that rural hospitals are often the lifeblood of their community. We must continue to
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During Gus’s three wonderful years on this earth, he blessed all of those he came into contact with. His smile was contagious and his laughter filled the room. Gus’s bright and selfless approach to life made those around him better people. Gus spent countless hours watching, singing and dancing to his favorite show,
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Gus also enjoyed playing cowboy, going to the Cameron Park Zoo, spending time with Daddy in the shop, helping Mommy in the kitchen, and being a big brother to Granger. Gus is survived by his parents Marc and Alicia Burns of Lorena, Tx.; baby brother Granger Burns of Lorena; grandparents Ned and Doris Burns of Lorena and grandparents Jas and Gail Dale of Moscow; uncle and aunt Jeremy and Jill Burns of San Marcos, Tx.; uncle, aunt and cousin Jake, Meghan and Knox Burns of Dalhart, Tx.; and aunt Rebecca Dale of Manhattan. A celebration of Gus’s life was attended Saturday morning, January 16, 2016 at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Tx. Burial followed at the cemetery in Lorena. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund, in honor of Gus, has been set up to benefit Cook Children’s Hospital Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Donations may be sent to: The Gus Burns Memorial Fund, c/o The First National Bank of Central Texas, P.O. Box 2662, Waco, Tx. 76702.
Jeremiah “Miah” Stukey Little three year old Aaron "Miah" Jeremiah Stukey, born July 23, 2012, went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Jeremiah was a gift from God with a smile that would bring joy to anyone around him. Even during his fight with cancer, his presence was always known, ninja kick and all. His life was shorter than most, but he used the love of Christ to teach so much to so many.
Survivors include his parents Ben and Kelly Stukey; brother Jonas; grandparents Hank and Carol Winsor and Doug and Becky Stukey; great grandparents Henry and Mary Lue Winsor, Lois Dunn and Virgil and Thelma Stukey; aunts, Kristin Rohlman (Brett), Kimberly Dyke (Brett), Allison Stukey and Cam Hendericks; six cousins; and many other loved family members. Those preceding him in death were his great grandparents, John and Lorana Coslett and Wallace Dunn; great aunts, Ruby Johnson, Louise Coslett and Danna
DeLuna; uncle Chad Stukey. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West was in charge of the service Saturday morning, January 16 at Pathway Church-Goddard Campus in Goddard. A memorial has been established with Wesley Children's Foundation, 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, Ks 67214.
Pets play important roles in their owners’ lives and are increasingly included in more activities, such as vacations, dining out and even weddings. The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters says more couples are customizing their wedding celebrations and bridal parties to include pets. Dogs and cats are turning up in wedding photos as well as trips down the aisle. Some pets even serve as ring bearers. Before giving your pet a job for the wedding, consider his personality and temperament. How does the pet react around crowds? A dog or cat accustomed to a quiet home may behave differently when placed in a room full of excited people. In addition, confirm that pets are allowed inside your ceremony space. Certain venues may not allow animals that are not service dogs. Make sure to inform guests that an animal will be present, so those with allergies can take precautions. If it isn’t practical to have animals in the ceremony, give them a primary spot in wedding or engagement photos. Metro Editorial Services.
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Victoria Bryan and Jakob Elam earn Gold Awards for sculptures in Art Competition January 16, the artworks of several 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 that takes place 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 competition 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 17 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
Art Class winners are back row, left to right, Sydney Meyer, Julia Romo, Anna Trotter, Gladys Amador, Tyrell Hart and Ian Pomeroy. Front row are Gracie Porter, Marisa Saucedo, Hannah Archuleta, Dawson Kerbow, Amy Scott, Rickey Burrows, Hunter Kerbow, Jakob Elam, Leslie Avila, Kylee Garza, Ashley Swafplace level) and Gold Key (top level award), as well as several awards 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 online 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 having their art displayed in galleries nationwide and for national recognition in several professional art venues. Winning works will be on display at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma January 24 through February 28. There will be a clos-
ing reception for the public and awards presentation February 28. The public is encouraged to see this show and the wonderful works of not only Hugoton but students from all over the area. The Stauth Memorial Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday afternoons 1:30-4:30, and is closed Mondays. This year’s Hugoton USD 210 award winners are Bronze Awards: Honorable Mention, Third Level Jakob Elam - Mixed Media; Esli Lopez - Painting; Gracie Porter - Painting; Marisa Saucedo - Painting; Ashley Swafford - Sculpture; Ian Pomeroy - HHS Painting; Eva Lamas - HHS Drawing; and Sydney Meyer - HHS Photography. Silver Awards: Second Level - Leslie Avila Painting; Shelby Brechbuhler - Sculpture; Victoria Bryan -
ford, Victoria Bryan, Shelby Brechbuhler, Eva Lamas, Joyce Pena, Daniela Acosta, Kobe Lindstrom and Tiffany Mangels. Not pictured are Esli Lopez, Henry Beesley, Audrie Owens and Annha Eshbaugh.
Watercolor; Annha Eshbaugh - Painting; Rickey Burrows HHS Mixed Media; Amy Scott - HHS Mixed Media; and Anna Trotter - HHS Painting. This year’s top awards from Hugoton USD 210 are Victoria Bryan, HMS-Gold Award for sculpture; and Jakob Elam, HMS-Gold Award for sculpture. Victoria and Jakob’s works will go on to compete at the national level this spring. The results for their works should be learned around the month of March. “This has proven to be a big year for us at the USD 210 art department. My middle school and high school students are amazing and I am astounded by them daily. The kids have put a lot of effort, time and consideration into their work this year. They continue to surpass and go above and beyond all expectations. They are very se-
Pioneer Electric requests applications for scholarships and/or Youth Tours “It’s not just about teaching our Youth of Electric Cooperatives, but rather helping to develop their leadership skills and help spark the initiative to accomplish more,” said Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Communications Specialist, Drew Waechter. Pioneer Electric Cooperative of Ulysses has been sponsoring students involved with their scholarship and Youth Tour programs throughout the course of the Cooperative’s 72 year history. “Across our communities, we have outstanding students that, for either financial or other reasons, don’t have the opportunity to showcase their talents. This is why we at Pioneer Electric feel that it is our duty to give these young students the opportunity to truly shine,” said Waechter. This year Pioneer Electric will be providing the opportunity for local graduating seniors to be able to apply for $15,000 worth of scholarships. These scholarships can be applied towards the furthering of a student’s education at the secondary education institution of their choice. “Whether students plan on attending a public or private four-year university, junior college, or trade school; the intent
Delegates from the 2015 Youth Tour take a quick picture on the steps of the Kansas State Capitol Building. is to provide students with the opportunity to pursue their passions regardless of the route required to reach their goal,” said Dee Longoria Energy Services Specialist and scholarship coordinator. “In addition to the $15,000 budgeted for scholarships this year, we also have $3,000 available for students interested in going into Powerline Technology,” said Longoria. Students who are interested in either scholarship can submit their applications online at pioneerelectric.coop/community/youth-programs/. Sponsored in partnership with Kansas Electric Cooperatives (KEC), the Youth Tour program provides four area sophomores and/or juniors with the opportunity to attend
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one of two free trips provided in part by Pioneer Electric. “These trips provide our students the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills and to see the world outside of southwest Kansas,” said Waechter. “It is amazing to see these students grow and develop after their experience with these trips. They leave excited and unsure of the adventure they are about to embark on, and come back with a new appreciation for their community and a new found passion for leadership,” said Waechter. Each trip provides students with a week long experience in Steamboat Springs, Co. or Washington, D. C. During the course of these trips, students bond with fellow delegates by participating in various group activities, events, and tours.
“The application processes for both programs is very similar,” said Longoria. Interested students can fill and submit their applications online at pioneerelectric.coop/community/youth-programs/. “Once a student’s application has been submitted, it is then reviewed by our judges and a group of finalists are then selected for both groups. In addition to the application, students interested in our scholarships will need to provide a resume along with an official transcript from their school. Applications for both programs are due by February 1, 2016,” said Longoria. The selected finalists are then notified and are interviewed at Pioneer Electric’s office in Ulysses on February 17, 2016. “Our judges will interview our finalists and decide the recipients of the trips and scholarships. We then will notify our winners within the following days. If you or your student has any questions in regards to either program please give us a call at 620-356-1211,” said Waechter. Story submitted by Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.pioneerelectric. coop.
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MUSEUM UPDATE
P lease Adopt Me! Jacob says that he would like to have a family with a mom and dad; however, he would be happy in any family that will love him. He would benefit from a strong male role model and a home that can provide consistency and structure. Jacob would like to have lots of animals; especially cats and dogs. He is very active so having plenty of room to run and play would be perfect for him. Jacob will need a family that is patient and willing to give praise freely and often! To
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m.
Jacob, age 11 learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Jacob’s case number is CH-5617.
One of the exhibits displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is the drum set used by Ivan Horner when he was playing in the Hugoton Band many years ago. When he quit playing in the band, Jewell Miller bought them from Ivan’s son. January 24, 1989, she donated the drum set to the Museum. Many historical musical instruments are in the Museum to bring back memo-
Camera Club plans meeting at Senior Center Thursday
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Directions from Hugoton: 14 miles east on Hwy 51. Directions from Liberal: 9 miles north on Hwy 83, then 9 miles west on Hwy 51.
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Come to Lone Star Friends Church Jan. 29 and enjoy Ground Hog Supper! - Sausage - Hash Browns - Homemade Biscuits & Gravy - Green Beans - Salads - Homemade Pies & Cakes
The Hugoton Area Camera Club will meet at the Hugoton Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, January 21. The theme for pictures this month is cemetery art. Anyone interested in photography is welcome.
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You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
ries for everyone who tours the Museum. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is open Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Jewell Miller donated this drum set to the museum January 24, 1989. Ivan Horner had played these drums in the Hugoton Band many years ago. Jewell bought the set after Ivan quit the band.
Stevens County EcoDevo Board tours the new hotel The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Stevens County Inn conference room at noon for their regular monthly meeting. Present at the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, secretary Kay Shurtleff, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Ray Hoggatt, Dan Corpening, Josh Morris, Judy Parsons, Jan Leonard, Curtis Crawford, Adrian Howie, Jack Rowden and Doug Martin. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Neal reported Judy Parson’s and Jan Leonard’s terms on the board had expired. However, the Stevens County Commissioners reappointed both for another term. The director said he had checked on the KDOT ED project which is the construction on the highway east of Hugoton. Since the ground is frozen at this time, the company has been given days off. The construction project has been delayed at this time,
perhaps until spring. Sixteen tags have been turned in for the Rooster Roundup. The owners of the tags earn $10 each and the chance to win $500 in the drawing to be at the end of pheasant season. Stevens County has received more tags so far than any other county in the Rooster Roundup. Neal remarked the Best Western Plus Stevens County Inn is hoping to open for business January 18, if all goes as planned. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance as of December 31, 2015 to be $3,475.67 and the Special Projects balance to be $49,007.18. The director reported the City of Moscow sent over their semi-annual dispersement of $327.34. Doug Martin turned in his resignation as chairman. The board elected Curtis Crawford as the new chairman of the board. Judy Parsons was
elected as vice chairman. Jack Rowden was re-elected as treasurer. The new officers will take office at the next EcoDevo meeting. The board discussed the proposed Strategic Planning. The board voted to hire Liz Sosa to do the Strategic Planning for Stevens County. She will survey the county ahead of the meeting. She will talk to the EcoDevo Board, County Commissioners, City Councils and perhaps the school board. Neal suggested she might organize the most thorough Strategic Planning Stevens County has ever had. She will present an action plan and then follow up six months later to see the progress. Liz Sosa is a Hugoton High School graduate. After the meeting adjourned, the board members toured the new hotel, seeing the rooms, the swimming pool, hot tub, business room and the fitness center. The next meeting will be February 9, 2016.
Kiwanis discuss upcoming auction
The Hugoton Kiwanis Club met Thursday evening, January 14 at the Ranchito’s Tex Mex Restaurant. Discussion was about the upcoming Consignment Auction, offered annually by the club, Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26. The auction is the major fundraiser for the club, enabling the club to provide scholarships for several students each year. Ron Brewer or Walter McClure can be contacted to consign your items.
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Angela Cantrell bravely smiles as she donates her blood at the Red Cross blood drive. This is the second time she has donated to the blood drive. She is participating in the Double Red Cells program. This is a new donor program allowing enough red blood cells for two transfusions in a single visit to be drawn. This apheresis process allows for only red blood cells to be collected while safely returning platelets and plasma back to the donor.
Hugoton Airport Continued from page 1 been received for the finish work on the new shop hangar door. Two bids are required to meet county regulations. Porter is still trying to get a value for the Reece hangar located south of the Hugoton Airport office. The manager received permission from the board to call Hancock Electric to disconnect the electricity to the REIL’s (Runway End Identifier Lights) since electrician Warren Struekel has not responded to their request. Last month, Chairman
Robert Davis asked the board members their thoughts about whether the position of the secretary should be fulltime, part-time or contracted out. Secretary Risa Meyer distributed the secretary’s job duty report to the board members who were present. The matter was tabled for a later meeting when all board members could be present. After going into executive session, the meeting adjourned. The next meeeting will be February 9, 2016.
County Commissioners Continued from page 1 23 prisoners. Commissioners talked to Ted about a recent ATV incident. He assured the Commissioners he addressed the situation and it was taken care of. Ted told the Commissioners he has been looking ahead at the budget cuts. He has not been replacing some of his help and making cuts where possible already. He is down to the minimum in jail and dispatch personnel. In regard to some recent burglaries, he has caught them and returned some of the items taken. He also told of the recent drug seizures with the help of the Stevens County K-9 Deputy Chris Beltz and Kleio.
Encumbrance letters were gone over. Pam informed the Commissioners the February 15 meeting will have to be moved to February 16. The upcoming election was talked about and who will be running. Vacation time for various departments was talked about. The policy handbook was checked over in regard to vacation time and benefits. This may need to be addressed in some departments. Revenue from the different departments was also a topic of discussion. Motion was made and passed to adjourn.
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What’s Happening with Hugoton Students?
Olivia Archuleta and Javier Torrez are hard at work on their Science Fair projects in Mrs.
Ferguson’s science class after the Christmas break.
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Jorge Escobar and Joshua Gomez perform “Word Surgery” in Mrs. Kitzke’s first grade class.
Hugoton Learning Academy groups test out the balloon cars they designed out of cereal boxes.
Hugoton ECDC students Makenna Hale and Crystal Saucedo play a “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” game during the Kansas Reading Road Map Afterschool Program’s “Frozen”themed party.
HLA Director Jan Kilbourne carefully referees the races.
Students from the Hugoton Learning Academy help out during the Pheasant Heaven Charities Calf Fry.
HHS Scholars’ Bowl team members Caitlin Kiley, Kobe Lindstrom, Triston Stegman, A.J. Madsen and Luis Guerrero carefully consider a question at the home meet last week.
Treat your loved one to a special Kadence Hernandez and Skeeter Evans made melted snowman cookies at the “Frozen” party during the afterschool program.
These boys are showing off what’s left of their Twinkies at Heritage Christian Academy.
More information about dyslexia unearthed thanks to efforts of nonprofits Dyslexia is a condition that affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language. According to Understood.org, an online collective of 15 nonprofit organizations that aim to support parents of children with learning and attention issues, researchers have yet to determine what causes dyslexia. However, research has found genes and brain differences may play a role in a child’s risk factor for dyslexia. A study from the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy found about 40 percent of siblings of children with dyslexia may have the same issues with reading as their brothers and/or sisters. The anatomy of the brain may also look different in kids with dyslexia than it does in kids who are not dyslexic. Within the brain, the planum temporale helps to understand language. This area is typically larger in the dominant hemisphere of the brain (the left side for righthanded people, the right side for left-handed people), but among people with dyslexia, the planum temporale is very likely the same size on both sides of the brain. Dyslexia affects each person differently, and some people with dyslexia may experience symptoms more severely than others. Some children may experience no difficulty with early reading and writing, but may
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The Hugoton Eagles took it to Colby Friday, January 15 and came away with an impressive victory. The hometown fans saw a determined Eagle team that played all four quarters to keep Colby at bay. At the start of the game, the Hugoton Eagles wasted no time in showing Colby who was in charge of this game. They shut out the visitors for almost five full minutes at the beginning of the contest. A strategic timeout at the end of the first quarter, to set up the final play when Parker Titus drained a three-pointer as the buzzer went off at the gymnasium in Hugoton. The second period started with Hugoton having twice as many points as Colby with a 16-8 lead. Now, Colby went on an eight point run to tie Hugoton after four minutes of play at 16-all. Manuel Mendez answered with a three-pointer to push the Eagles back up over Colby. Then, the second buzzer
beater in as many quarters occured. Mendez scorched the nets from “Three-Point Land” as the buzzer for the end of the second period pierced the gym. This pushed the lead to nine points and Hugoton led Colby by the score of 31-22 at the halfway mark of the game. Titus swished a threepointer to start the second half of play for Hugoton. Defense went up a notch as Garrett Hamlin pitched in and had two steals to give the basketball back to the Eagles. Colby Korf made it three buzzer beaters in three consecutive quarters as he knocked down a twopointer as the third quarter came to a conclusion. The final quarter of the contest had Hugoton with a 14 point lead over Colby. The Eagles played wisely and even extended their lead to finish the game. This complete game played by Hugoton ended in a victory with the final score being 61-42.
The players listen as Coach Korf goes over strategy late in the game against Colby. Coach Korf said, "The two previous games we had come out flat and gotten off to really slow starts, so I challenged the team to come out against Colby with a lot of intensity, and I felt like we did that. We lost our focus and intensity for a bit in the second quarter and allowed Colby back in the game, but we were able to refocus and take control. I was pleased with our effort, but there are still some areas that we need to improve on as the season moves forward." Titus led the Eagles with 20 points, five assists and three steals. Zack Leininger had 12 points and 12 rebounds for the game. Mendez also contributed 12 points for the Ea-
gles. Wade Heger scored six points, while Alex Gonzales and Tony Kinser each scored two points. Hamlin scored one point and also had three steals for the game. The Eagles will be participating in the week long Sterling Invitational Basketball Tournament at Sterling College in Hutchinson. The tournament which started Monday, January 18 will have the final round Friday, January 22. If you are unable to make the trip to support your Eagles, it is available to watch online on the Sterling High School athletics page at http://www. sterlinginvitational.com/boyschannel.html.
Defense was key for Hugoton in their victory against Colby last Friday night at home.
Ladies steamroll Colby Above, Zack Leininger puts up his layup attempt and . . . the basketball hangs on the rim momentarily but then falls into the net as Leininger's layup was successful, as seen at left.
Sports Schedule Thursday, January 21 Sterling High School Boys’/Girls’ Basketball Tournament - TBD at Sterling Middle School Basketball 7A/8A vs Scott City at 4:00 p.m. Middle School Boys Basketball 7B/8B vs Scott City at 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 22 Sterling High School Boys’/Girls’ Basketball Tournament - TBD at Sterling High School Varsity Wrestling at Hays at 2:30 p.m High School Junior Varsity Wrestling at Cimarron at 3:00 p.m.
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The Hugoton Lady Eagles did what they do best and that is roll to another win. This time it was against Colby January 15 in Hugoton. The Lady Eagles had a fast start and were up quickly 10-2 less than three minutes into the game. And, they did not stop there! They pressed Colby, causing turnovers and built the HHS lead even more. By the end of the first quarter, Hugoton was up over Colby by the score of 23-8. As if the first quarter was not impressive enough, the Lady Eagles ran off ten straight points to begin the second quarter. Hugoton held Colby to less than 20 points in the first half. Before the break at the midway point of the game, the Lady Eagles were ahead of Colby with a 43 -18 score. Hugoton kept lengthening their lead in the third quarter. It seems to be what they do as a game progresses from quarter to quarter. By the halfway point in the third period, the Lady Eagles were up by 30 points. They held this lead and even added two more points to the difference on the scoreboard before the buzzer sounded to end the third. The final quarter began with the Lady Eagles enjoying a 32 point lead over Colby. With this lead, the last quarter had a rolling clock due to the large lead by Hugoton. When the Lady Eagles hit the 70 point mark, the Hugoton bench emptied and allowed the starters to rest and others to play. The game ended with a Hugoton win over Colby by the score of 70-32. Coach Gillen said, "It was our second game in a row with at least 20 assists. The girls are playing very unselfish and moving the ball until we get a quality shot. We like the pace and space we are playing with as well."
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HHS Eagles trump Tigers in 71-27 victory The Lady Eagles had a decisive win over Ulysses Tuesday, January 12 in Ulysses.
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Hugoton started the game and had an early 9-3 lead with a little more than half of the first quarter remaining. The defense for the Lady Eagles smothered Ulysses to the tune of allowing them only five points for the first period. Hugoton scored 25 points over the same length of time. Hugoton lengthened their lead during the second quarter of play. At first, their lead halfway through the second period was 37-9. They kept their lead and even built on it during the last part of the quarter. The Lady Eagles reached a total of 49 points to Ulysses who had only 14 points by the end of the first half. The Lady Eagles continued their efficient play after the break at the half. Hugoton scored 20 points in the third
period, while Ulysses only scored six points. The defense for the Lady Eagles was clearly in charge during the game. The score at the end of three quarters was Hugoton with 69 points and Ulysses with 20 points. The clock rolled through the fourth quarter as Hugoton led by 49 points at the start of the period. The starters were able to rest and the bench gained some valuable experience on the basketball court. The Lady Eagles won the game over Ulysses by the score of 71-27. Coach Gillen said, "Having the opportunity to get out the entire bench in a varsity game allows to develop more players for the rest of the season and future seasons."
Laney Hoskinson brings the basketball up the court while her teammates remain alert for a
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Eagles win 53-50 over Ulysses in overtime The Hugoton Eagles fought hard and slipped past Ulysses in an overtime thriller at Ulysses Tuesday, January 12. The Eagles and Tigers had lead changes for an exciting game to watch. The Tigers pounced quickly on the Eagles and ran up a seven point lead in only 79 seconds from the start of the game. The Eagles eventually scored against Ulysses to score half a dozen points by the end of the first period. However, they were behind Ulysses, who had 13 points by the end of the first quarter. The Eagles continued to freefall during the second quarter of the game as they were now down by ten points. However, Hugoton started inching back towards Ulysses as they had closed the gap to seven points after five minutes and ten seconds of second quarter play. The Eagles
were tenacious as they ended the first half down only by two points. Zack Leininger swished the nets for two points to put the Eagles up by two over Ulysses at the 6:10 mark of the third quarter. This was followed by a Wade Heger' basket to improve the Eagles' lead to 27-23. The Eagles lengthened their lead to eight points at the halfway mark of the third period. The Ulysses offense seemed to go into a slow down pace to break up the Eagles’ run. The lead faded for the Eagles by the end of the third quarter as they led Ulysses only by two points going into the fourth quarter. The fourth period was one to watch on your feet and try to refrain from biting your fingernails as the two teams fought valiantly to win the game. At the 5:09 mark, the game was tied at 37-all.
HHS Eagle Garrett Hamlin dribbles away from Ulysses defenders during the away game Tuesday night. Hugoton ended up with the 53-50 win in overtime.
Briefly, Ulysses went ahead of Hugoton by two points. The score at this point was Ulysses with 41 points and Hugoton with 39 points. The fourth quarter had 1:15 left for both teams to claim the victory. Colby Korf drained a three pointer to have the Eagles regain the lead by a single point. The Tigers came back and took the lead as the clock was racing toward zeros. Leininger was fouled and went to the free throw line with his team down by one point. He swished his second attempt to tie the game with only seven seconds left. The clock expired at the end of regulation, forcing the game into the Eagles first overtime game of the season. Ulysses started off the bonus play by taking an early lead over the Eagles. After being down by three points, the Eagles tied the game as Leininger sank another free throw. Then, Zack hit his second free throw to give the Eagles a one point lead. Korf was fouled by Ulysses with 17 seconds left in overtime and he sank both pressurefilled attempts. The score was now 53-50 and, as the overtime buzzer filled the gym, Hugoton had won the game! Zack Leininger led all Eagle scorers with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Colby Korf and Parker Titus had 12 and ten points, respectively. Wade Heger had seven points for the game. Alex Gonzales and Tyler Goode each scored two for the Eagles. Coach Korf said, "I think a
win like the one we had last night has to give our kids the confidence that they can find a way to win on the road when they're not playing their best. Ulysses really played well and took it to us and I didn't feel like we responded well to that in the first half. We came out with more intensity in the second, but they matched it. I thought their kids really came ready to play, it took us a while to respond, but we eventually did and were able to make enough plays to get the win."
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Hinds 4 Shooters earn State trip Shooting season for the Hinds 4 Shooters started off with a bang this past Saturday as they attended the Sedgwick County shooting sports competition in Wichita. More than 80 kids rep15 counties resenting attended the competition, making it one of the largest in the state. The morning started off great with McKenzie and Garrette shooting first. Later in the afternoon Brookelynne and Raegan brought up the tail end of the competition. In the 12-14 age division McKenzie placed seventh with a final score of 454 - a personal record. Garrette fin-
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ished in ninth place with a score of 413. In the 15 year old division Brookelynne finished in sixth place with a score of 470. Raegan ended the day with a
personal best score of 456 earning him seventh place. All four kids qualified to attend the Kansas State 4-H Air Rifle Shoot in April. It was a great day!
Hamlin wins corn award Dennis Hamlin of Hugoton was recently presented an award in the 2015 National Corn Grower’s Association’s Corn Yield Contest in Kansas. He took the prize for his irrigated field with DeKalb DKC64-87RIB, and his yield was 277.3044 bushels per acre. Over 400 titles were awarded in the 2015 contest.
The NCGA Corn Yield Contest is an annual US national competition among corn growers with the goal of capitalizing on the high genetic yield of today’s corn hybrids. Growers compete in six corn production classes, including Non-Irrigated, No-Till/StripTill Non-Irrigated, Irrigated and No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated.
Derby quarterback has Hugoton ties Brady Rust, son of Natalie Swan Rust of Derby and grandson of Dana Swan of Hugoton, recently helped Derby High School pick up their second State football title in three years. Brady served the team as starting quarterback for the Derby Panthers. Grandma Dana's stack of "brag pages" has grown taller and taller throughout Brady's very successful senior year. The Derby Informer named Brady Rust "Outstanding Male Athlete" for 2015, after he earned 57 total touchdowns and nearly 3,800 yards of total offense. In post-season, Brady scored 19 touchdowns and 1523 yards over just four games. He was also named Most Valuable Player of the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League-I, along with making the first team. The 2015 Panther football team also won "Outstanding Team" from The Informer, while Derby football coach Brandon Clark was honored with the title of "Outstanding Coach". The Panthers won their second State football title at Emporia State University against the Blue Valley Tigers amidst snow flurries, slick grass and plummeting temps November 28. Brady contributed mightily to the offense, throwing for 97 yards and two scores and tallying 309 rushing yards and two more touchdowns. Brady said of the popular slogan "Green is magic" heard throughout the town: "The magic is in the town...it's in
the people who support us and the people who believe in us, because we rely on them." Count Grandma Dana Swan among those supporters! Brady is not only an amazing athlete, he's also an amazing friend and teammate. He said of the 2015 Panther team, "We're such a family, this team. We're all such great friends, all of us. We don't have any superstars on this team. We just got each other's back, and we just love each other to death." More important than any of his incredible feats on the football field are his acts of kindness toward his fellow players and townspeople. The day after the championship game, Brady helped serve a Thanksgiving meal to the eld-
erly at a retirement home. His values as a Christian directly impact his actions on and off the field. He'll help an opponent up, take freshmen home after practice, or volunteer to rake leaves without a thought. "It's just what we're called to do as Christians. We're called to serve and I'm just trying to do a good job with that," Brady says. He's certainly done an exemplary job of serving his teammates, his coaches and his community. Brady Rust has proven himself to be an excellent leader, as well as an impressive student, friend, son and grandson. His family, friends, fans, and the rest of the state of Kansas will be watching to see what he does next.
Brady Rust runs for the endzone during the 6A State Championship game November 28. Brady is Dana Swan’s grandson.
Applications now being accepted for LIEAP Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. In an effort to help keep Kansans warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) began accepting applications for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Tuesday, January 19. “The frigid temperatures are here, and many families are struggling to stay warm,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. “We have LIEAP staff trained and ready to begin processing applications, so families can afford to heat their homes.” LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In 2015, nearly 48,000 households received an average benefit of $412. To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility requirements are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of heating fuel, and utility rates. Applicants must demonstrate that they have made payments on their heating bill two out of the last three
months. Those payments must be equal to or exceed $80 or the total balance due on their energy bills, whichever is less. Applications for the program have been mailed to households that received energy assistance last year. LIEAP applications are also available at local DCF offices and through partnering agencies. They can be requested by calling 1-800-432-0043. To apply online, visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov. More
information is available at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Energy/EnergyAssistance.aspx. Applications will be accepted until March 31. Income eligibility determination: See chart below LIEAP funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Service through the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
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Hugoton As I am sure you all know, with the beginning of the new year it is again time to think about the accomplishments and selfless acts of many in Stevens County. In an effort to acknowledge these individuals, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the citizens of Stevens County to make nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards for 2015. These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet
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in April 2016. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office or you can download the form from the Economic Development/ Chamber Web site – steven scountyks.com. Return your nomination forms to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. You can bring them in to the office, mail them to 630 S. Main Street or email them to hugoton
chamber@gmail.com. There are so many people in our community that think of others before themselves. If you know someone like this, be sure to nominate them for one of these awards! Nominations must be received in the Chamber office by Tuesday, March 1, 2016, to be considered. No anonymous nominations will be accepted. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
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Students from across the state recently put their creative talents to work to help spread the message about the importance of smoke alarms and fire safety by participating in the Fire Safety Poster contest conducted annually by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The agency is delighted to announce the winners of this contest, who will see their posters displayed in the Capitol Building rotunda, on the FireMarshal.ks.gov Web site, and printed in the 2016 Fire Safety Calendar. Carissa Sohm, a fourth grader at Rolla Elementary, received Honorable Mention. The competition kicked off in October in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. The poster contest is designed to support the fire safety education efforts of local fire departments. “Teaching fire safety to our youngest learners in Kansas is critical to promoting a safer Kansas for the future,” said State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen. “We very much appreciate the efforts of all students
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Traumatic Brain Injuries: They Are Not Just For Athletes The new movie “Concussion” starring Will Smith, takes a serious look at the NFL and the Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) that appear to be a result of playing football. It raises serious questions about concussions, but it is important to understand that TBI’s and concussions happen to approximately 1.7 million people according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TBI affects people of every age. High-risk groups include children (0 to 4 years), adolescents (15 to 19 years of age), and older adults (65 years and older). TBI is also a concern for the military population, especially following exposure to a close-range blast caused by an improvised explosive device (IED). About 20 percent of service members returning from deployment report probable TBI. My Extension mentor, Debra M. Sellers, Ph.D., is an Associate Dean and Director of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University, and is the author of a number of publications related to TBI’s. Here is some of her work to help you understand the reality of TBI and how it affects the young, the old, the average Joe, and not just those in professional sports. What is a traumatic brain injury? Traumatic brain injury is defined as an alteration in brain function caused by an external force. There are two key types: one is a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, and the second type is a penetrating injury. A bump, blow, or jolt to the head can cause violent head motions that injure the brain. An example is if you were to hit your head on the windshield during a car accident. Even a simple fall can cause a jolt to the brain that disrupts how it normally functions. The second type is described as a penetrating injury, such as from a gunshot wound, or from a piece of shrapnel that enters the skull and brain. These types of injury cause a pathway of damage. Are all traumatic brain injuries the same? Traumatic brain injuries vary in severity from mild to se-
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who participated, and the schools and teachers who recognize the importance of ensuring their students know about this important subject.” Schools across Kansas, both public and private, encouraged participation from their students, emphasizing the importance of having working smoke alarms near sleeping areas in all homes. In Kansas, nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when most people are asleep. The Poster Contest was divided into three categories: Kindergarten through second grade, third and fourth grades, and fifth and sixth grades. Bragging rights go to Ellinwood Grade School in Ellinwood as two of their students were winners in two different categories. Reece Stickney, a first grader, won in the Kindergarten-second grade category, while Evan Ringwald, a fourth grader, won in the third/fourth grade category. Earning the top spot in the fifth-sixth grade category is Lauren Schutter, a sixth grade student at Mill Creek Valley Junior High in Paxico. Several other students’ entries are being recognized as “Honorable Mentions” and their posters will be featured in the annual Fire Safety Calendar along with the winners. Their posters will also be displayed in the Capitol Building rotunda. Students earning Honorable Mention include: · Kori Simmons, Kindergarten, Gridley Elementary of LeRoy.
Rolla Elementary School fourth grader Carissa Sohm receives Honorable Mention. · Havana Olander, second grade, Windom Elementary of Windom. · Brecken Bergkamp, second grade, Cheney Elementary of Cheney. · Eva Daugharthy, third grade, Chanute Christian Academy of Chanute. · Rylan Konen, fifth grade, Windom Elementary of Windom. · Jenna Donaldson, fifth grade, Mill Creek Junior High of Paxico. · Isabelle Waters, sixth grade, Pleasanton Elementary of Pleasanton. · Madi Phelps, sixth grade, Ellinwood Grade School of Ellinwood. All poster submissions will be displayed in the State Capitol rotunda January 19-22. The three state-wide winners will be invited to meet Governor Sam Brownback and Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen at a ceremony in the Governor’s office January 21, when they will be presented with a certificate.
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Celtics — Front, left to right: Michael Nair, Cooper Giudicy and Fernando Armendariz; kneeling: Justin Quevedo, Stanton Custer, Conder DeVaughn and Aiden Miramontes; back: Cecil Milhon, Carson Chamberlain, Bryan Montoya, Seth Mason and Coach John Chamberlain.
Warriors — Front, left to right: Jose Calleja and Ethan Glave; kneeling: Rylan Williams, Julian Delgado, Mason Jenkins and Ayden Harper; back: Coach Lupe Acosta, Jay Acosta, Dax Allen, Isaac Martin and Levi McDaniels.
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Clippers — Front, left to right: Carter McClure and Keyshawn Don Juan; kneeling: Josh Rodriguez, Zane Poulsen, Mario Hernandez and Dasean Lewis; back: Coach Gentry Slocum, Caron Slocum, Nathanael Chavez, Karson Perez and Coach Amber Perez.
Heat — Front, left to right: Luis Cruz and Luis Guzman; kneeling: Jaxen Mauk, Tommy McClure III, Santiago Macias, Isaac Marioni and Jovanny Rodriguez; back: Coach Lisa Bennett, Carson Bennett, Coach Dean Banker, Clay Gilmore and Cutter Hawks.
Kings — Front, left to right: Tab Wes Robbins and Modesto Cruz; kneeling: Alexis Jimenez, Thomas Willis and Rylan Shields.; back: Christopher Kiley, Coach Michael Kiley, Tristan Kiley and Marquis Brown. Not Pictured: Eli Penrod.
Spurs — Front, left to right: Jaxon Schwindt and Austin Apelu.; kneeling: Adam Mendoza, Christian Ornelas, Jamyn Wolters and Jesus Granados; back: Jace Bonsall, Coach Arby Bonsall, Ross Grewell, Ryle Riddlesperger, Coach Caleb Wiliiams and Gavin Williams.
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January 21 REAL Family Fun Night 6:30 p.m. January 23 Everyone is invited to attend the Program at the High School of Mike the Hypnotist at 7:00 p.m. Free admission for a donated item of food for
Project Hope. This is a great family show! January 26 High School Basketball at Deerfield January 29 High School Basketball vs. Elkhart
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Moscow honors Gus Burns by wearing red Moscow Schools wore red Tuesday, January 12, to school and the high school basketball games to honor Gus Burns, who is Gail Dale's grandson. Gail teaches music at Moscow Schools. Gus recently passed away due to complications from congenital heart problems. Moscow played Syracuse, whose coaches, team members, and supporters also wore red to the games. There was so much RED everywhere! It was an amazing show of love and support!
Red Cross implements Pillowcase Project in Moscow Representatives of the American Red Cross came to Moscow Grade School, Tuesday, January 12 to implement the Pillowcase Project in third, fourth and fifth grades. The origin of the Pillowcase Project resulted from observing students at Loyola University using their pillowcases when evacuating from Hurricane Katrina. As a result, the Pillowcase Project can be customized for use by Red Cross Chapters across the U.S. and internationally, to reach thousands of school
age children. The program works with the children to decorate pillowcases for children living in makeshift communities after a disaster. The program helps increase youth awareness of personal preparedness, and education of elementary students to help them prepare for emergencies. The goal is to help them gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through hands on activities based on three steps - learn, practice and share. Each student made a
pillowcase for themselves to take home and learned how to use them in case of an emergency.
Moscow Junior High and High School students as well as staff members form a heart to show
their support for Mrs. Dale and her family. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Some of the fourth graders and their teacher Elvia Sanchez proudly display their support of
Gail Dale by wearing red. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
The first graders with para Daniel Cruz and teacher April Leal show their support of Gail
Dale in red. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Buffalo Boosters discuss Kiwanis’ concession stand The January 10, 2016 meeting of the Buffalo Boosters 4-H club was called to order by President Madison Hall. Briannah Davidson led the flag salute, and Eli Penrod led the 4-H Pledge. Treasurer Isabella Hall gave the treasurer’s report. Tina White gave the leader’s report. Under new business, the Kiwanis Sale concession stand was discussed. The Businessman’s Dinner was also discussed. The dinner is April 24. The club is to fix the meat and potatoes for the dinner. It was also stated that the Poultry Ban was lifted for all fairs in 2016. County Club Days will be February 13, and registration is due February 2. Jacob Bell gave a project talk. Drinks and refreshments for the next meeting will be furnished by the Bell family. The next meeting is February 14, 2016, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Moscow. The meeting adjourned. Submitted by Jacob Bell, Buffalo Boosters Reporter.
Hillbilly Band to perform at Pioneer Manor this Sunday Hillbilly Band will play at Pioneer Manor Sunday, Janury 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Moscow Baptist Church will host Bible Study Bible Study at the Moscow Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday. The group will be studying the Book of Acts. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Lady Wildcats defeat Syracuse 43-36 Moscow High School Lady Wildcats hosted Syracuse Tuesday, January 12. The Lady Wildcats came away with the win 43-36. In the first quarter Moscow started out slow, only putting five points on the scoreboard. Syracuse came out hot and poured in ten points for a first quarter score of 5-10. Scorers for Moscow were Kelsi Mueller with three and Morgan Robson with two. The Lady Wildcats stepped
it up in the second quarter, outscoring Syracuse by ten points, ending the first half with a five-point lead, 21-16. Mueller and Monica Gonzalez each added six points to the board in the second, while Madilyn Lahey and Maggie White had two points each. Moscow slowed down a little in the third quarter only adding nine points, while allowing Syracuse to score 14. The third quarter ended with a tied game of 30-all. Scorers
in the third were Robson with seven and Briannah Davidson with two. The Lady Cats roared back in the fourth quarter, adding 14 points. The Wildcat defense was tough, and Syracuse only made six more points before the final buzzer. Scorers in the final quarter included Mueller with six points, followed closely by Robson with three, Gonzalez with two and Jesse Stuckey and Lahey with one each.
Moscow Recreation Presents Mike the Hypnotist Comedy Show This Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Moscow High School Gym This is a G rated show for the whole family and admission is a non perishable food item.
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Jessica and Chandler crowned RHS Homecoming Queen and King George Strait’s “Check Yes or No” was the Basketball Homecoming theme song for 2016. The crowd was breathless in anticipation for the crowning of the new queen. Seniors Kyri Brummett and Jessica Pinkley, junior Teagan Simmons, sophomore Lupita Ruelas and freshman Kaberlin Hull were ready and waiting when the buzzer rang signaling the half was over. Seniors Joseph Mendez and Chandler Burrows, sophomore Carson Milburn and freshman Oscar Silva were ready to escort the girls onto the court. Bella Bowers and Alex Fierro were ready in their positions as well. First up, the king selection and the winner was Chandler Burrows. Then the moment everyone was waiting for, the queen….Jessica Pinkley! The court marched out to the commons area for quick photos then the basketball players headed down for their halftime pep talk. Congratulations to Jessica and Chandler!
Seated in front left to right are the Homecoming court escorts Bella Bowers and Alex Fierro. In the middle are Lupita Ruelas, Teagan Simmons, Queen Jessica Pinkley, Kyri Brummett
and Kaberlin Hull. Standing in back are Carson Milburn, King Chandler Burrows, Joseph Mendez and Oscar Silva. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
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Rolla News
January 21 - High School Basketball at GCK 3:00 p.m. - High School Basketball at HPL-GCCC January 22 - ARGH - High School Basketball at HPL-GCCC January 23 - High School Basketball at GCK 12:00 p.m. - Junior High KMEA Choir Festival - High School Basketball at HPL-GCCC January 25 - Junior High Basketball at Yarbrough 4:00 p.m.
- High School Basketball at Yarbrough 6:30 p.m. January 26 - Junior High Scholars’ Bowl at DDC 4:00 p.m. January 27 - Dentall Screenings 8:00 a.m. - High School Band at SCCC 5:00 p.m. January 28 - Junior High Basketball vs Tyrone 4:30 p.m. January 29 - Junior High Basketball at Felt 4:00 p.m. - High School Basketball at Felt 6:30 p.m. - ARGH
Scholars’ Bowl team placed third overall at the recent Hugoton meet. Pictured left to right are Scholars’ Bowl team members Garry Norton, Allyson Norton, Paige Claassen and Henry Wiebe. Photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.
Pirates take third at Hugoton Rolla Boy Scouts host a food drive to benefit the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pictured in back, left to right, are Georgina Brown, Robert Fosdick and Erich Glave. In front are Monte Fosdick, Kenneth Fosdick, Thomas Brown, Ethan Glave, Matthew Easterwood and Brayden Stewart. Photo courtesy of Angelina Fosdick.
Homecoming King Chandler places the crown on Homecoming Queen Jessica.
Boy Scouts host food drive The Rolla Boys Scouts took time out of their busy schedules to host a food drive to benefit the Pentecostal Holiness Church’s Wednesday night meals Saturday, January 9. The boys decided they needed to help this small church who serves anywhere
from 50 to 75 people each Wednesday night as part of their service. Pastor Marcus and Beverly Light were just thrilled with the willingness of the boys’ to help as well as the willingness of the community to donate.
January 14, the Rolla High School Scholars' Bowl team made the short trip to Hugoton to complete in the annual scholars' bowl meet hosted by Hugoton High School. The Pirates were undefeated in pool play, with victories over Cimarron, Ulysses, Stanton County, Holcomb, Goodland, and Scott City. In the first round of the fi-
nals bracket, the Pirates suffered a loss to Lakin but went on to win the consolation round against Sublette by a resounding 55 points. Rolla placed third overall at the meet. Playing for the Pirates were senior Garry Norton and sophomores Paige Claassen, Allyson Norton, and Henry Wiebe. Article by Becky Sohm.
The families of the Rolla Boy Scouts pause for a photo. In front are Angelina Fosdick, Kenneth Fosdick, Jaxon Schwindt and Monte Fosdick. Back row are Dennis George, Dezi Schwindt, Shawn Schwindt, Pastor Marcus Light, Trina Fosdick and Robert Fosdick. Photo courtesy of Beverly Light.
Boy Scouts participate in Flag Raising The Rolla Boy Scouts once again participated in the Flag Raising Ceremony for Homecoming Friday, January 15. Although the marching did not happen exactly as planned, it was still a great
addition to the evening. The Scouts marched with their flags as senior Kyri Brummett sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Great job to all!
Boy Scouts and family look on at all the food delivered for the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Rolla. Photo courtesy of Beverly Light.
Boy Scouts participate in the Flag Raising Ceremony for Homecoming. Pictured from the left are Thomas Brown, Georgina Brown, Brayden Stewart, Ethan Glave, Erich Glave, Matthew Easterwood, Monte Fosdick, Kenneth Fosdick and Robert Fosdick.
Homecoming’s silent auction deemed a success
The mystery photo from last week was Gene Myers. Here is another Throwback Thursday photo. This was taken at the skating rink in 1955. Do you recognize any of these young men?
Roller Rink closed this weekend Rolla Roller Rink will be closed this Thursday, January 21 through Saturday January 23, 2016. They plan
to be open the following weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Basketball homecoming has become the site of a silent auction every year to benefit the booster club. The donations of many businesses and individuals help make the auction a success every year. This year’s donors included Pat Floyd, Arleen Clinesmith, Scott Power, Elkhart True Value, Moore’s Foodpride, Epic Touch, Elkhart Auto Parts, Paisley Parlor (Tesk Bentley), Napa (Elkhart), Blossom Boutique, Cat Tales, Kelly Schnable, Corner Stop, Rolla Recreation, Betty Bushey, Rolla High School, Lois
Dunn, Duane Greene, Zeta Greene, Rachel Dunn, Hunny Beez’s, NapaGhumm’s Auto Center, CarQuest-Hugoton, Riley Chevrolet-Hugoton, Kim Hull, Big C’s, Flatlanders, Jim and Suzanne Murray, McDonald’s, Rolla High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams, High Plains Lumber, White’s, Ghumm’s Auto Center, Elkhart Ford, Angela’s Wellness Center, and Retta Eiland. The entire event could not have taken place without their generosity.
Scholar’s Bowl team members competing at Sublette are Chandler Burrows, Preston Burrows, Garry Norton, Paige Claassen, Henry Wiebe and Allyson Norton. Photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.
Rolla places second at Sublette The Rolla Pirates Scholars' Bowl team played their last regular season meet of the 2015-16 season at Sublette High School January 16. The team had a record of 5-0 in pool play, beating teams from Wichita County, Liberal, Hugoton, Lakin and Holcomb before going on to the semifinal round in which they defeated Meade. The championship round against Syracuse was a nailbiter, but the Pirates came up short 70-80 and placed second at the meet. Players at Sublette included seniors Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton, sophomore Paige Claassen, and freshman Preston Burrows. The Rolla team will be traveling to Topeka to partic-
ipate in the Quest Sweet Sixteen competition at Washburn University January 23. The regional scholars' bowl meet will take place at Ransom February 4. Article by Becky Sohm.
Benefit dinner is Sunday noon
There will be a free will donation dinner in the high school cafeteria/multipurpose room to help Marcus Light with his trip to Israel Sunday, January 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. They will be serving chili and stew. Come and enjoy a nice meal and help send Marcus to Israel.
Dermot Monthly Community Dinner Saturday, January 30 at the Dermot School 7:00 p.m.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, February 2, 2006 Ron McFarlane is the winner of the Weight Loss Contest for 2005 at the Stevens County Fitness Center. Ron has lost a total of 84 pounds so far and is continuing to lose weight. The biggest reason for the loss, McFarlane thinks, is he rides 20-35 miles a day on his stationary bike. Thursday, January 25, 1996 Sheryl Hayworth has been
appointed to the Stevens County Hospital Board of Directors by the Stevens County Commissioners. She is a six year resident of Stevens County and is a licensed practical nurse. Thursday, January 30, 1986 Loren Buss is the new administrator of Pioneer Manor. He has been employed by Pioneer since 1984. Thursday, January 29, 1976 Shila Moore has recently
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 21, 2016) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN HIGGINS, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR9 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) T  HE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Jack A. Higgins, executor of the will and estate of Helen Higgins, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of his acts and proceedings as executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that
the Court determine the heirs, beneficiaries, legatees and devisees entitled to the estate pursuant to the terms of the Will, and to distribute and assign the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of the decedent's Will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Jack A. Higgins Executor-Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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accepted a position as French and Spanish teacher at Baxter Springs, Ks. Shila is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Moore of Hugoton. Thursday, January 19, 1951 The Methodist men are hosting a Ground Hog Supper tonight at the Methodist Church basement. The men of the church will cook and serve the supper. Members of the Vocational Ag class of Hugoton Rural High School helped with the killing and butchering of the hogs.
This picture shows the first tractor to arrive in Stevens County, May 1, 1915, by Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw of Moscow. This tractor, a 35 hp gas engine Huber, had rear wheels eight feet tall and 32 inches wide. Mr. Shaw says the speed was 2 mph until he changed one gear, then it was 2 1/2 mph. The people of that section were very unhappy with Mr. Shaw for bringing this tractor to Stevens County because they did not want him to break out the sod for farming. The
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.
land was considered cattle country. The first land he plowed was a half section just south of the old Moscow schoolhouse. This picture shows the men plowing on the SW 80 acres in the section adjoining east of W.C. Grandstaff at Moscow. The men in the picture are, left to right: (unknown), Mr. Stull, (unknown), George Shaw and Jack Blatch on the fender. (Taken from the January 26, 1956 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.)
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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ROUTE SALES PERSON High Plains Energy, LLC a rapidly growing service oriented company, is seeking a full time Route Sales Person for the Ulysses, Hugoton and Liberal area. Applicant must be 21, have a valid CDL and good driving record. Hazmat endorsement, tanker, air brakes and/or propane delivery experience a plus. We will train the proper applicant. We offer competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation and paid holidays.
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Mill Maintenance Position Do you enjoy working with machinery-maintaining and repairing? JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is hiring a full time mill maintenance person who has the ability to inspect machinery and perform necessary maintenance and repairs. Grain handling a plus, but will train the right person. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a positive, productive workforce, and values Safety First. We offer competitive wages and full benefits. Contact Pedro Mendoza @ 620-805-1421 or email pedro.mendoza@jbssa.com. You can apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or may apply online at:
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Case No. 2012PR000011 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that Donald Burrows, one of the legatees and devisees of the will and estate of Maureen Annette Burrows, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court praying that the decedent’s Last Will
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
and Testament be admitted to probate and for Informal Administration. You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.  Donald Burrows, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
TAKING CONSIGNMENTS K IWA N IS A U C TION March 25 & 26, 2016
THANK YOU Thank you to all who donated and supported me in my efforts to get to Carnegie Hall. Without all of your help, I’m not sure I’d be able to go. With all of the fundraising that I have done, I have come to realize just how supportive, caring and generous this community is, and for that, I am very grateful. Sincerely, A.J. Madsen THANK YOU The residents of Sunflower Plaza would like to express a warm and very sincere Thank You to Pheasant Heaven Charities for all the effort, time and help they have provided for us. Without hesitation they have extended the good works of the community to assist us. We also would like to recognize the SV. CO. Sheriff's Dept for the gift baskets they delivered to us on Christmas. They put together the most wonderful baskets and delivered them to each resident. What an awesome team they were for the thoughtfulness towards us! Last but not least....Thank You to Brad Slemp and Brandon Bozone for your time and help when it was needed. Thank You!! Residents of Sunflower Plaza
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Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
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(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 7, 2016) 3t DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Zelma Frances Colvin, DECEASED. Case No. 14-PR-47 NOTICE OF HEARING The State of Kansas To All Persons Concerned: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by James Harold Allen, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Zelma Frances Colvin, deceased, requesting that Petitioner's acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys' fees and expenses are reasonable and should be
allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Zelma Frances Colvin, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before January 29, 2016, at 9:30 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. MCNABB, PURSLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC Nicolas B. Porter, SC# 23149 nporter@mcnabbpursley.com 1 N. Main – P.O. Box 226 Butler, MO 64730 (660) 679-4153 (660) 679-4155 (facsimile) Attorney for Petitioner
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A large crowd of 100 dances to the music by Oklahoma Cowboy during the Senior Adult
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Prom hosted by the 4-H Junior Leaders. Photo courtesy of Joshua Morris.
4-H Junior Leaders host Senior Adult Prom Saturday, January 9, 2016 the 4-H Junior Leaders hosted the Senior Adult Prom. There was bingo, dancing, food, and live music. This is an annual event the group sponsors with the Hugoton Senior Center. This year’s live band was Oklahoma Cowboy. The 4-H Junior Leaders would like to express their appreciation to everyone that came out that night, fun was had by all, and there was 100 people in attendance. This year’s King and Queen of the Senior Adult Prom were Mike Popejoy and Lou Ann Cavner.
Junior Leaders sponsor with the Hugoton Senior Center. Photo courtesy of Joshua Morris.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton
Lou Ann Cavner and Mike Popejoy are chosen King and Queen at the Senior Adult Prom. Photo courtesy of Joshua Morris.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.67 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.90 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.60 per gallon, down 1.6 cents per gallon from
A large crowd enjoys bingo, dancing, food and live music during the Senior Adult Prom January 9. This is an annual event the 4-H
last week's $1.62 per gallon; Lincoln - $2.02 per gallon, down 2.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.05 per gallon; Topeka - $1.67 per gallon, down 7.6 cents per gallon from last week's $1.74 per gallon. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 10.0 cents per gallon during the last
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Job Fair January 23rd 2016 11:00am to 2:00pm At the Hugoton Senior Center Pay rates starting at $14.50/hour!! Jobs can make up to $17.75/hour on the production floor. Maintenance Technicians Needed! With Pay Rates up to $28.25/hour!
Feria De Trabajo Enero 23 2016 11:00am to 2:00pm En El Hugoton Senior Center Salarios comenzando a $14.50 por hora!! Y llegan Hasta $17.75 por hora en el piso de producción. También se necesitan técnicos de mantenimiento! Salarios llegando hasta $28.25 por hora!
Finney County Healthcare Coalition will have a representative at our senior center Friday, January 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. to assist anyone wanting to enroll in healthcare. This is a free service. There are pool and snooker tables here at the senior center for your use. Please feel free to come by and play during our regular hours, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 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 the Senior Center. We will give you information on 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. 21...............................Stew Jan. 22................................Fish Jan. 25 ....Chicken Fried Steak Jan. 26....Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Jan. 27..........Baked Potato Bar Jan. 28..............Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, January 21 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m.
LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed all day Friday, January 29 so that staff may attend technology training. We will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIBRARY FEES Library fees have changed. Overdue books, audios, and magazines are now 10 cents per day per item. Overdue fees for videogames will DECREASE from $5.00 per day to $1.00 per day. All other overdue fees will remain the same. LIBRARY HOURS CHANGE Due to significant budget cuts, the Stevens County Library will change the hours the library is open. Beginning February 9, 2016, the library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We will remain open during the lunch hour for the convenience of our patrons. CRATE LABEL DISPLAY Robert Veatch is displaying his collection of fruit crate label art in the front meeting room during January. Fruit crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit packer brands at the turn of the century. Fruit crates with the labels attached
would be displayed at farmer markets across the United States. Come see this wonderfully unique collection now! KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM FETCH A GOOD BOOK, the kids’ winter reading program will end January 30, 2016. Check out the progress in our front hallway! There is still time to participate, but time is running out! ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program “Fire It Up” is now underway. The program will run through Saturday, March 19. It’s so simple to participate -register today and begin reading. Turn in what you have read for prizes! Prizes will be awarded weekly.
Saturday, January 23 Sew All Day ................8:30 a.m. Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. Monday, January 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
Pictured above and below are just two of the fruit crate label art by Robert Veatch being shown until the end of January at the Stevens County Library. Photos courtesy of Judy Hickert.
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