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Volume 127, Number 4
Thursday, January 23, 2014
EcoDevo welcomes new members
The Stevens County Economic Development Board meets for their January meeting. Front row, left to right are Director Neal Gillespie, Teresa Colantonio, Jody Wacker, Ray Hoggatt The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Senior Center craft room. Attending the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Doug Martin, Josh Morris, Dan Corpening, Teresa Colantonio, Ray Hoggatt, Jody Wacker and Mark Crawford. Board member Jan Leonard was absent. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The board voted to pay the bills. The treasurer reported the balance of the checking account was $2,237.90. The total Special Projects balance was $56,498.61, $7,699.17 of which is the Housing Incentive balance. The board voted to transfer $1,000 from the Special Projects to the checking account to pay bills. Director Gillespie introduced the two new board members which were Teresa Colantonio and Ray Hoggatt. Teresa was appointed by the Moscow City Council and Ray was appointed by the Stevens County Commissioners. They replaced Bryne Sullins and Steve Rome. The board passed the motion to pay the wKREDA annual dues of $850. Neal informed the new board members about EcoDevo’s funding. Stevens County pays the salaries of
and Dan Corpening; back row are Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Mark Crawford, Josh Morris, Doug Martn and Jack Rowden.
the director and the secretary. The City of Hugoton contributes $20,000 per year and the City of Moscow contributes about $750 per year. The board elected officers. Doug Martin was elected Chairman of the Board. Mark Crawford was elected vice-chairman and Jack Rowden was re-elected treasurer. Neal announced the AllSchool Reunion will be during the Fourth of July weekend in 2015. This will be the one hundredth anniversary of the first graduating class from Hugoton High School. Neal agreed to do the alumni program for one more reunion. Workers will be sought to help with this reunion. Neal reported Abengoa got their generator running. They had employed 1,300 workers but it is slowing down. Now they have about 700 employees working at this time. Making ethanol is the next step. Gillespie talked with the Best Western Plus motel people. They stated the architect is working on the plans. It will be a 50 unit motel with an indoor swimming pool. The motel will be south of the Kansas Dairy Ingredients. They hope to start construction in the spring. Rural Oportunity Zone has two applicants approved with six applications pending. This program pays a
portion of the student loans for applicants who move here from elsewhere. The Moderate Income Housing grant was approved for a quarter of one million dollars for Stevens County. This grant enables the units to be rented out at a lower rate after they are built. The contractors plan to break ground by February. Contractor Duane West plans to build five duplexes and two single units. Contractor Richard Rome plans to build a triplex unit. Rural Housing Incentive District requires the developer to have the plans ready to go before this incentive can be approved. Kansas Dairy Ingredients has applied for Industrial Revenue Bonds which will allow them to apply for tax abatements. KDI is adding to their plant to double their production. The director had applied for the KDOT Economic DeGrant and velopment Stevens County was awarded $1.1 million for the highway improvement east of Hugoton. KDOT will build a three lane highway in front of KDI with a turning lane. Ruth reminded the board members about the Legislative Update which will be February 15, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Senator Powell and Representative Alford will be attending. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be February 11, 2014.
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UMC Groundhog Supper Saturday This Saturday, January 25, the Hugoton United Methodist men will be hosting their annual Ground Hog Supper at the Memorial Hall, Sixth and Monroe in Hugoton, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come and bring your family! If you resolved to lose weight this past New Year’s Eve, forget it for an evening! If winter’s going to last six more weeks, you may as well gain an inch or
two of insulation by eating delicious sausage, hot biscuits, mashed potatoes with gravy, sauerkraut and ribs, applesauce and pie! Piping hot coffee and ice cold milk will also be available. Now that your stomach is probably growling — you can even take some of that delectable sausage home in bulk! A free will offering will be gratefully accepted.
Brayden Leeper is a new Hugoton Hermes fan and only five months old. He is the son of Seth and Keshia Leeper.
USD 210 presents “I Make a Difference” awards The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met January 20, 2014 for a regular Board of Education meeting. Stephanie Heger, President of the Board of Education called the meeting to order. Present at the meeting were Todd Gayer, Matt Mills, Stephanie Heger, Martin Daharsh, Barry Hittle and Don Beesley. Also present were Tiffany Boxum, Mark Newton, Lance Custer, Gregg Errebo, Elise Heger, Mark Crawford, Traci Shields, Misty McSpadden, Kerrinne Fann and Kay McDaniels. Paula Rowden was absent. The “I Make a Difference Award” was presented to Misty McSpadden and Kerrinne Fann.
Hugoton High School is in the midst of a major science curriculum change. Mrs. Fann has worked tirelessly as a leader in her department. Her collaborative leadership and positive approach with both her colleagues and her students is a big part of why she is an outstanding science teacher. She was nominated for this award by an administrator. The Administrative Team has praised Kerrinne for her influence and her efforts to increase the college and career readiness at HHS. Mrs. Fann has truly made a difference this school year at USD 210. Mrs. McSpadden is an outstanding new teacher at Hugoton High School. She
Kerrine Fann and Misty McSpadden are presented the “I Make a Difference Award” at the USD 210 school board meeting Monday evening.
was nominated for this award by an administrator. The Administrative Team has praised Misty for her positive demeanor, her hard work and her ability to connect with her students. Mrs. McSpadden has truly made a difference this school year at Hugoton High School. The agenda was approved. The board accepted the resignations of Richard Rome – HHS Industrial Arts instructor – effective May 23, 2014 and Jaime Pizzaro – second shift custodian. The board accepted the new hire of Dan Reed – HMS basketball assistant. Mr. Reed currently is a HPEC teacher at the middle school. Superintendent Mark Crawford talked about the governor’s state of the state address and the impact it could have on the school district. Mark explained how the all day Kindergarten would be fully funded. He informed the board if Governor Brownback’s proposed budget is approved the base pay per student would slightly increase. Mark also discussed the school budget. Mrs. Boxum, Primary School Principal, discussed the primary school improvement plan in the areas of reading and math. Ms. Boxum informed the board the kindergarten stuContinued to page 3
Stevens County tax sale brings large attendance to Commissioners’ Meeting The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, January 20, 2014 with all members, James Bell, Pat Hall and Dave Bozone present. Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few
of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. The commissioners’ agenda for the morning was pretty full. It included: 8:30 - Bills / Robert Rich - encumbrance letter / Janice Morgan - mixer; 9:00 - Greg Wellbrock - appraisal encumbrance letter; 9:30 Tony Martin - Road and Bridge; 10:00 - tax sale / Roger Lynch, Karen Rich -
Monday morning the Commissioners’ Meeting Room is filled to capacity for the tax foreclosure Sheriff’s sale. Over $86,000 was recovered
requesting matching funds for SWKS Area Agency on Aging / Roger Lynch Woods ADM Elevator site; 10:30 - Rodney Kelling EMS, Fire and Civil Defense encumbrance letters; 11:15 - Casey Settlemyer - contract for land; 11:30 - Chris Lund - special funding; and 12:00 - Lunch. When this reporter arrived at approximately 8:45 the commissioners were
from proceeds from the sale for unpaid taxes in Stevens County and some happy bidders went home with new property.
just finishing talking with Robert Rich. He brought in an encumbrance letter for the fitness center. Motion was made and passed to allow the encumbrance. Robert also asked about getting bids for the roof. He will try to get some local bids. Janice Morgan and Debbie Nordling came in to talk about getting a new mixer for the Memorial Hall. They have been researching used and new ones. They finally did find one and brought in the details for the commissioners to look over. Motion was made and carried to allow them to get the mixer. Pam will order it. Commissioners discussed some other details. They have been asked for a road/driveway to be built to a new house being built in the county on Road M. They agreed a bus route is required to be provided and it
is on a section line. They need to talk to the neighboring landowners. Greg Wellbrock came in to talk to the commissioners about purchasing a new copier for his office since the lease will be up for the old one. He would rather buy a copier outright instead of leasing this time. Leasing costs around $397 a month. A maintenance contract can be purchased also. The one they are looking at will not require learn-
ing new ways to run it. Motion was made and passed to allow the encumbrance for the money to purchase the copier. Gary Baker popped in. He wanted to talk about the summary judgement for the tax valuation. Bob told him this will be discussed in an executive session later. Tony Martin was next on the agenda. He had drawn up a letter for the state Continued to page 3
Veterans representative will be at Stevens County Library monthly Glenda Hopkins, the Veterans Service Representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs, will be at the Stevens County Library in Hugoton from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month. She will be available to as-
sist Veterans and/or their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. For further information, or to make an appointment, please call 620-2763102 or visit her office located at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! 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. CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot. 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. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426. January 23 - Hugoton Intermediate School students - third through sixth grades - will take group and classroom pictures. - Moscow Grade School Family Reading Night. Parents and students are asked to meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. January 24 - Heritage Christian Academy students will participate in the MidWinter Tournament at Bible Christian Church in Garden City. - First evening in a series of three evening classes entitled “Whole Brain Parenting Classes” with Nicole Crites, licensed marriage and family therapist, at the Peace House, 715 Van Buren in Hugoton from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Call Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046 to sign up. January 25 - Hugoton United Methodist Men will host their annual Ground Hog Supper at the Memorial Hall in Hugoton from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Winter Wonderland Arts, Crafts and Vendor Festivall at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Concession stands will benefit Stevens County 4-H. - Rolla Recreation Commission will host a third and fourth grade basketball tournament. If you would like your team to participate, contact the Rolla Rec at 5934433 and leave a message. - 2014 Annual Winter Grazing Conference - “Grazing and Soil Health” at Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 1616 W. Crawford St. in Salina. begins at 7:30 p.m. Pre-register at www.kansasgraziers.blogspot.com. January 27 The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce are hosting the fifth annual “Night Out in Topeka” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Capitol Plaza Hotel. The event is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and community leaders. Call your local Chamber office for more information at 544-4305. January 28 - Glenda Hopkins will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to help Veterans and their dependents apply for benefits from the Veterans Adminis-
tration. For more information, call 620-276-3102. January 29 - The State of Kansas celebrates its one hundred fiftythird birthday. January 31 - Deadline to register for the Hugoton Recreation Commission’s 2014 Community Meltdown. For more information, call 620-544-4675 or pick up a registration packet at HRC, 211 S. Madison. - Lone Star Friends Church will host their annual Ground Hog Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The church building is located 14 miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51. For more information, visit Lone Star Friends Church on Facebook. February 2 - 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein is coming to Faith Tabernacle Church to speak during the church’s Super Bowl party. The party will be at the Ag Building at 1501 W. Eighth in Liberal. Doors to the Ag Building will open at 5:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Sponsor for the event is Liberal Ministerial Alliance in partnership with Faith Tabernacle. February 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. February 3-7 - Hugoton Elementary School will host Book Fair Week in the library. February 4 - Hugoton Elementary third graders will perform their music concert at 7:00 p.m. in the HES gym. February 5 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. February 7 - Hugoton High School will be hosting Power Prep with Carolyn Devane from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the old cafeteria. The course will include strategies to improve students’ ACT scores. For more information, contact the high school office at 544-4311. There is a fee to attend. Registrations must be turned in by Monday, February 3. February 7-14 - National Marriage Week
February 8 - Sew All Day at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Call 620-544-2283 for more information. - Valentine Dance and Bingo Party at the Hugoton Senior Center from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Oklahoma Cowboy will play. February 10 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. February 11 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center, Sixth and Main in Hugoton, at 12:00 noon. February 12 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12:00 noon. - Early release for all USD 210 schools at 1:30 p.m. February 13 - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will meet at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Bobby Massey of Wichita will speak. There will be a free meal, fellowship and worship. Remember February is “Bring Your Sweetheart” month! February 13-14 - No school for USD 210 students due to Parent/ Teacher Conferences. February 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day! - Hugoton High School will host a Winter Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:00 p.m. February 15 - Legislative update at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room at 4:00 p.m.
Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, January 13, 2014 • Non Injury Accident, 100 Block of West Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Hagman Wednesday, January 15, 2014 • Medical Assist, 100 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Wants Subject Removed, 800 Block of South Main, Advised This Is Civil, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, January 16, 2014 • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Dogs Impounded, Officer Crane • Dog Complaint, 700 Block of West Eleventh, Spoke to Owner, Officer Crane • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Friday, January 17, 2014 • Dog at Large, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Agency Assist, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 1500 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Rp of Stolen Vehicle, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Sunday, January 19, 2014 • Loud Music, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Injury Accident, First and Washington, Officer Lamatsch • Motorist Assist, First and Washington, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for January 13 through January 19. Fire Department Hugoton Station Tuesday, January 14 4:07 p.m. called to Highway 56 and Road 9 for a grass fire. Saturday, January 18 8:03 a.m. called to the alley behind 100 S. Wilson for a
grass fire. Sunday, January 19 - 2:56 p.m. called to First and Washington for a motorcycle accident. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, two transfers and one motorcycle accident.
Harvey Thompson Word has been recieved of the death of Harvey T. Thompson. Mr. Thompson, 78, passed from this life Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
He was born February 4, 1935 in rural Seward County, the son of Emil Thompson and the former Pearl Ingraham. In 1953 Harvey married Retta Mangels. June 1, 1962 he married Marilyn K. (Lewis) Freeman in Liberal. She survives. A lifelong resident of Liberal, Harvey attended country school at Green Valley and graduated from Liberal High School in 1952. He served his country as a medic in the United States Army from 1958 until 1960 during peacetime. After discharge he worked for Midwestern Drilling. He attended trade schools for diesel mechanics and refrigeration while employed at Liberal Truck Service. Mr. Thompson worked at several local trucking firms in Liberal during his career. He and Marilyn owned and oper-
ated Thompson Rentals which was comprised of 28 homes and rentals. Most recently he was a transfer driver for Kansas Truck Center. Harvey was a member of the former St. Paul United Methodist Church, a former Elks Club member, and was also a member of the NRA. Survivors include his two sons, Randy R. Thompson and wife Janet of Liberal and Alan D. Freeman and wife Janet K. of Liberal; two daughters, Dena Freeman Allen and husband Larry of Liberal and Vickie Thompson of Liberal; his nine grandchildren, Trevor Thompson and wife Renee, Teresa Andrade and husband Jon, Jason Ott and wife Marilyn, Kristy Brazeal and husband Billy, Rusty Allen and wife Julie, Misti McLain and husband Robert, Mandi Cain and husband Heath, Preston Freeman and Heather Freeman; and 19 great grandchildren Those preceding Mr. Thompson in death were his parents; infant daughter Teena Marie Thompson; his brother Eldon E. “Bud” Thompson; and sister Edna P. Carlile Funeral services are planned for 2:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2014 at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Liberal with Pastor Jerry Odle and Pastor Terry Ford presiding. Burial will follow in the Liberal Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, with
family present from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Obituaries Doyle Beavers The death of Doyle Edward Beavers has been learned. Mr. Beavers passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 in Bowie, Tx. at the age of 70.
Doyle was born June 30, 1943 to Claude Beavers and the former Pauline Horner in Hugoton. Doyle attended high school in Hugoton and worked for his family’s machine shop. He moved to Montague County in 1963 where he was co-owner of Beaver’s Construction until 1985. He continued to work in construction and heavy machinery from 1985 to 2006. Doyle was co-owner of Beaver’s Dozer Service. Mr. Beavers was an entrepreneur in the heavy machinery and construction businesses and was currently co-owner of Beaver’s Dozer Service. He enjoyed metal works, oil painting, sketching and flying. Those preceding him in death were his parents Claude and Pauline Beavers; brother Kenneth Beavers;
and his two sisters, Claudine Oder and Louise Trahern Smith. Doyle is survived by his wife Rita Beavers of Bowie; two sons, Shane Beavers and wife Gayonne of Decatur, Tx. and Spencer Beavers and wife Kim of Bowie; seven step children, Randy Polk and wife Ramonna of Bowie, Larry Archer and wife Michelle of Mineral Wells, Tx. Gary Archer and wife Charlotte of Arlington, Tx., Shannon Edwards and husband Troy of Haslet, Tx., Cherissa McConnell and husband Michael Harrijgers of Crafton, Tx., Courtney Matthews of Bowie and Sandra Mitchell and husband Odes of Arlington; his 18 grandchildren, Seth and Shaina Beavers, Bailey and Teague Beavers, Emily and Tage Cunningham, Bailey Polk, T.J. Edwards and wife Sarah, Hunter Edwards, Casey Stark, Mason, Leah, and Meagan Mitchell, Latisha Grant and husband Phillip, Natasha Burgess and husband Daniel, Gary Wayne Archer and wife Jessica, Stephanie Sullivan and husband Cory and Cory Archer; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2013 at the Montague County Cowboy Church with Joe Caballero officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery of Bowie. Arrangements were entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Mary Ellen Grubbs Friends and family gathered Friday to remember and honor Mary Ellen Grubbs. Mrs. Grubbs, now of Ulysses, passed from this life Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. She was 83. Born January 23, 1930 in Grant County, she was the daughter of Archie Lee Turner and the former Mabel Cox. Mary Ellen traveled as a child with her family. They settled in Ulysses where she attended Grant County Rural High School. September 18, 1946 Mary Ellen married Norman D. Grubbs in Ulysses. After their marriage, they moved to Hugoton and raised their family there. In 1996 they moved to Ulysses. Mary Ellen loved family gettogethers, dancing, singing and hummingbirds. She was a member of the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses. Survivors include her three
daughters, Linda Young and husband O.D. of Ulysses, Pam Lewis and husband Jim of Jay, Ok. and Debbie Sue Arnold and husband Jerry of Satanta; her eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Those preceding Mary Ellen in death were her parents; husband Norman in 2008; daughter Donna Rae Jones; two brothers, John Turner, Pete Tuner; and sister Sharon Dumcum. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, January 17, 2014 at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. Interment followed at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Vicky Allen Death has claimed the life of Vicky Lynn Allen, 65, of Emporia. Mrs. Allen passed from this life Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her home. Born September 10, 1948 in Dodge City, Vicky was the daughter of Henry Meyer and the former June Boner. In 1967 she was crowned Miss Grant County. She attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors Degree of Arts in Music Education, after which she taught music in schools and private vocal and piano lessons. She retired from Social and Rehabilitation Services as an Administrative Specialist and team member of the “Choosing Our Direction” project for creating five online courses for training all SRS (now DCF) employees. Vicky also recently retired as the choir director of the First Christian Church. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Emporia and member and past presi-
with Pastor Bob Colerick officiating. Inurnment will be in Ulysses at a later date. Memorial contributions will be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of Roberts - Blue - Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made through www.robertsblue.com.
dent of the Friends of the City Band in Emporia. August 15, 1970, Vicky and Don Allen were married in Ulysses. She is survived by her husband Don; two daughters, Morgan Allen of Emporia and Reagan Kamran of Olathe; and granddaughter Lilah Kamran. Cremation is planned. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the First Christian Church in Emporia
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
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School Board Continued from Page 1 dents in reading 92% met their expected target score for the winter screening. In the first grade, 84% of students met their target for the winter testing. Of the second grade 72% met their target based on fluency only. In math, meeting the target score was Kindergarten 85%; first grade 95%; and second grade 85.3%. Mark Newton, Intermediate School Principal told the board the elementary school had concluded their second testing schedule. The Intermediate School Spelling Bee for fourth, fifth and sixth grades will be Monday, February 3 with the County Spelling Bee Friday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. Lance Custer, Middle School Principal, informed the board peer tutoring will be starting. Eleven students qualified to do the tutoring and they will meet twice a week. Read 180 classes and math classes were discussed.
Mr. Custer said some of the students left the classes and new students were added. The Hugoton Middle School Science Fair is set for January 29. Mr. Custer is expecting more exhibits because there are more students involved. Gregg Errebo, High School Principal informed the board the high school will have their prom April 12. The students wanted to do something different this year and decided to not have a dinner. Blue and Red Classic financials were reported by Mr. Errebo. Elise Heger, Curriculum Director, talked about the professional day for teachers Monday. The next one will be a two-day work schedule set for March 3 and 4. Mrs. Heger also talked about transitional assessments at the school. The interviews for a new HHS principal for 2014-2015 were all day Monday, January 20 and one more inter-
view was scheduled for January 21. The new Kansas Legislative Session is gearing up and this could be a highly contentious session and a constitutional showdown set with the school funding lawsuit ruling coming soon from the Kansas Supreme Court. The Governor’s proposed budget does put forth some small increases into educational funding. The biggest increase is in phasing in a plan to count Kindergarten students as a full-time student. This could net USD 210 with $46,000 in additional revenue. Motion to approve Parent and Community Process/ Flow Chart to increase awareness of communication protocols at USD 210 was approved. This is simply an awareness action item to give more clout to the spreadsheet the district wants to put on their Web site and on USD 210 Facebook. Principals and
board members could use this as a tool when calls or complaints come to them. Sometimes parents and community members don’t understand the board policy is to solve problems at the lowest possible level. The board’s role is to set policy, not enforce rules or solve minor problems. Motion to revise the Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee process was approved. In the past, an elementary and secondary KTOY candidate were approved each year. After much input from teachers, the BOE approved only one KTOY nominee each school year and offering them an extra day to prepare all the essays required with this application / competition. A survey went out to all former KTOY nominees still teaching at USD 210. The results supported this motion. Also, at Superintendent’s Council this topic was considered and they sup-
ported this as well. The motion to pre-approve a Letter of Intent to apply for HES Kindergarten-third grade Reading Roadmap grant was approved. This motion is a grant pre-approval. Elise Heger, Davonna Daharsh, Melisa Norton and Superintendent Crawford traveled to Dodge City in December to hear a presenta-
tion for this topic. The group liked what they heard. They believe this grant could be up to $100,000 a year. It would supplement the Summer School program budget and boost the K-3 reading program. The meeting adjourned.
Bradford turns 90 years young January 25 Walter Bruce Bradford will celebrate his ninetieth birthday with a come and go reception for family and friends Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Place, 802 S. Cleveland St., Enid, Ok., right behind Hobby Lobby. Cards may be sent to him at 1201 Sunnybrook Lane, Enid, Ok., 73703.
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Commissioners Continued from Page 1 about the use of other roads as a detour while Highway 51 is being worked on. This project will not start until 2015. The commissioners said they are not comfortable signing the agreement until they have a warranty of some sort saying the roads will be fixed back if they get torn up while being used for the detours. The matter was tabled for now. Tony said the federal money was received and will be put in highway material funds. He then talked about the request for Road M. Right now it is just a gas company two track road. Tony brought in the couple requesting the road. They talked to the commissioners about the matter. Commissioners told them they are in favor of building the road, they just have a few legalities they have to take care of first. The couple said they need an address for the contractors. Roger Lynch went over to talk to Susan about getting them an address. Tony went on to talk about road work plans. He said the natural gas change-over has started for the asphalt plant. The subject of the bills for heating the shop came up. Tony said he has been watching all the thermostats and has been working at keeping them turned down. Roger Lynch approached the commissioners’ desk and talked to the commissioners. Karen Rich and Roger talked to the commissioners about matching funds for the Senior Center. Roger said the requirements have been met. A Sheriff’s sale was scheduled at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room to sell properties for tax foreclosures. Bob Johnson advised no one with ties to the previous owners could bid or buy the properties. Eleven lots were to be auctioned off by Sheriff Heaton. The room filled to capacity and the bids began. Well over $86,000 was brought in by the tax sale.
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Gene Nunn Sheriff Ted Heaton takes bids and County Counselor Bob Johnson supplies the legal details for the tax sale Monday morning to a very large group of bidders. The sale took place in Rodney Kelling came in to talk to the commissioners about encumbrance for the EMS, Fire, and Civil Defense Departments. Motion was made and carried to allow the encumbrance. He told the commissioners about an available grant. He knows someone who writes grants. Commissioners asked he get with Paula Rowden and see if she can write the grant instead. Rodney also told them when the remodeling and tying in for a generator was done, the training center and shop was not tied in with the emergency generator. Motion was made to allow this to be done but get more bids first and pick the cheapest. Pastor Bob Rich came in to talk about storage of items from the VFW Building. He and Dave went to find Ted Heaton and talk to him about possibly storing these items in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center. Susan Schulte talked to the commissioners about purchasing a second set of filters for
the middle of the commissioners’ meeting. Sitting from left to right are Commissioners Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and James Bell, and County Clerk Pam Bensel takes notes.
the heat/air system. This would help since the filters have to be taken out, washed and set out to dry every month and there are 71 of them. Matter was tabled at this time. Casey Settlemyer came in to see about the contract for the lot he bought west of town. The contract was ready, he just needs to take it to Greg Bond. Casey asked about restrictions and stipulations. He has one year to build a metal building and there can be no living quarters on the property. An approach will be built, and Casey was informed to advise Tony Martin when it’s ready to start. Discussion followed about how to raise revenue for Stevens County. Tightening the budget will have to be done. It may be needed also to approach voters about raising the sales tax 1%. It was suggested to form a committee to look into the matter. Thea Schnittker came in to talk to the commissioners about a resolution. The resolution is in opposition to a bill in
Topeka abolishing the mortgage fee tax, which brings in at least $100K annually to the county to help offset taxes. If the county would lose this revenue, the funds would have to be made up elsewhere. Motion was made and carried to sign the resolution. Chris Lund was scheduled to talk to the commissioners about Stevens County helping to fund City on the Hill. Stevens County is the only area county not already helping fund this project. He was requesting $6000. Motion was made to give them $4,000. Motion passed. The commissioners then needed to be in executive session for the rest of the morning, following which the meeting adjourned.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
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Stevens County Health Department moves to new facility If you cannot find the Stevens County Health Department, it’s because they have moved to a new address. They moved from south of the hospital to the northern section of the old Pioneer Manor. Director Paula Rowden gave this reporter a tour of the new facilities listing the many features. When entering the new Health Department, the patients have a waiting area that is in an open area. A playroom is provided for the children to occupy themselves. A conference room for training classes is available.
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It seats perhaps 20 people. It will be utilized for staff development and community education. They plan to offer training classes for how to care for diabetes, hypertension and other conditions. There are three exam rooms for the nurses to use. The Health Department used the existing cabinets from Pioneer Manor. They also brought over the cabinets from the old clinic since they would not be used for the upcoming pharmacy. They salvaged all they could to save money. The health department has a special room to house
the vaccines. They have approximately $65,000 worth of vaccines in the clinic. The department offers lab services for people who have no insurance or are underinsured. They charge a very reduced rate for the lab work. Foot care and ear washing services are provided, so the department needed laundry facilities and a special laundry room was built in. Trista Panjwani is the manager of the vaccine program. She also manages their disease investigation for requirements to satisfy the state’s requirements for the health department. Paula stated they would like to incorporate nutrition and education for families, seniors and adults so they can eat healthy. They now offer through the state “Bob Boxes.” The Food Bank program specifically offers these boxes of food staples for seniors. The only requirement for these boxes is to come and ask for food assistance. The Health Department only recently received the boxes which is a new program. Paula emphasized, “This is a Helping Hand, not a handout.” The health department receives funding from WIC to encourage and promote breastfeeding because it is the healthiest choice for infants. The infants who breastfeed are reported to be healthier throughout their life span. The health department has a special room devoted to breastfeeding education and support of breastfeeding. They plan to place rocking chairs in this room for the
mothers. There is also a room specifically for nutrition education. When families come by to pick up their WIC checks for food assistance, they will be required to attend a class in nutrition for the family. WIC checks distributed in Stevens County bring in a lot of money for local grocery stores. The Health Department has a “Healthy Start” program which offers classes detailing how to care for babies. They advise the new mothers about the services available in the community. They also offer a clothing exchange of children’s clothes. A car seat program is also offered. New children’s car seats are available installed for $15.00. In the future, the health department hopes to bring Medicaid dental care for children and adults who cannot afford these services. Paula and Trista are planning a trip to Norton the end of the month to take classes to teach the senior population about good physical activity, health, disease management and nutrition related to disease management. Over 8,000 patrons take advantage of the services offered by the health department. They are paying customers who are not taking tax dollars. The Stevens County Pharmacy will be moving into where the health department was previously located at a later date.
Stevens County Health Department moves their offices to the old Pioneer Manor at 507 S. Polk Street. They are able to offer many more services in their new building.
One of the three exam rooms for the use of the patrons at the new health department facility.
Director Paula Rowden shows the storage room which houses the various vaccines her department offers the community.
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor January 26 Church of God The health department offers a clothing exchange for babies and children.
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When families come in to pick up their WIC checks, they are required to attend nutrition classes. This room is specifically for the nutrition education.
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MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
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The health department offers a room for education concerning breastfeeding of infants.
A new program has come to the health department. It offers Bob Boxes, which are boxes filled with food staples for seniors. Paula stresses the boxes are a “helping hand, not a handout”.
The conference room at the health department is available for staff development and community education.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students? Hugoton Middle School Honor Rolls announced for second nine weeks and first semester The Hugoton Middle School Honor Rolls for the second nine weeks have been announced. Seventh grade students making the Eagle Honor Roll ~ All A’s are Hannah Archuleta, Leonardo Armendariz, Brionna Beard, Claire Clark, Jonathan Flores, Sesthleng Garcia, Nick Gold, Bryan Gonzalez, Abby Heger, Rebecca Johnson, Josselyn Jurado, Dawson Kerbow, Kobe Lindstrom, Peter Loewen, Malori McSpadden, Brayden Moodie, Megan Newlon, Kara Rodriguez, Ashlyn Schechter, Jayla Stump, Vivian Titus and Hallie Wettstein. Eighth grade students making the list are Britta Beesley, Jaysa Featherston, Mitchell Hamlin, Marlyn Heger, Dallie Hoskinson, Nathan Leininger, Claire Lewis, Nicholas Mahan, Eric Perry, JoHanna Rawlins, Rodrigo Sanchez and Madison Shuck. Students named to the Red & White Honor Roll ~ All A’s, 1 B for the seventh grade are Aubrianna Campbell, Ashley Escalera, Casle Heger, Jagger Hertel, Zayden Littell and Jeff Persinger. Eighth grade students named are Daniela Acosta, Marcos Baeza, Dawson Burnett, Adyson Gooch, Deana Guerrero, Laney Hoskinson, Ashli Huss, Bailee Kiley, Caitlin Kiley, Caitlin Lewis and Azarael Rodriquez. Honorable Mention ~ All A’s, 2 B’s students named are seventh grade Wade Angel, Aylin Avila, Katie Crawford, Luis Guerrero, Kamry Miller and Austin Stevenson. Eighth grade students named to the list are Salma Avalos, Henry Beesley, Luis Contreras, Abraham Garcia, Caitlin Lewis, Maria Lopez and Abigail Marioni. The Middle School Honor Roll
for the first semester Eagle Honor Roll ~All A’s has been announced. The seventh grade students making the list are Hannah Archuleta, Brionna Beard, Claire Clark, Jonathan Flores, Nick Gold, Bryan Gonzalez, Jacquelynn Grewell, Mekenzie Hagman, Abby Heger, Rebecca Johnson, Josselyn Jurado, Dawson Kerbow, Malori McSpadden, Brayden Moodie, Megan Newlon, Kara Rodriguez, Ashlyn Schechter, Jayla Stump, Vivian Titus and Hallie Wettstein. Eighth grade students named to the list are Britta Beesley, Jaysa Featherston, Mitchell Hamlin, Marlyn Heger, Dallie Hoskinson, Laney Hoskinson, Nathan Leininger, Claire Lewis, Maria Lopez, Nicholas Mahan, Eric Perry, JoHanna Rawlins, Rodrigo Sanchez and Madison Shuck. Red & White Honor Roll ~ All A’s, 1 B students named are seventh grade Leonardo Armen-
dariz, Sethleng Garcia, Jagger Hertel, Kobe Lindstrom, Peter Friesen, Cody Mills and Jeff Persinger. Eighth grade students named to the list are Daniela Acosta, Marcos Baeza, Luis Contreras, Abraham Garcia, Adyson Gooch, Deana Guerrero, Ashli Huss, Bailee Kiley, Caitlin Kiley and
Abigail Marioni. Honorable Mention ~ All A’s, 2 B’s students from the seventh grade are Ashley Escalera, Zayden Littell, Aubriana Campbell and Kaleb Grubbs. Eighth grade students on the list are Salma Avalos, Dawson Burnett, Jahziel Garcia, Caitlin Lewis and Azareal Rodriguez.
Hugoton Middle School students enjoy a fun break from all the pressures of studying before Winter Break with an EPIC party. EPIC stands for Eagle Pride Incentive Celebration, and only students who meet the requirements are allowed to attend. Requirements include grades, attendance and behavior. Each celebration involves games, movies and other fun activities.
Hugoton Middle School Student Council members take a moment from their busy schedules for a quick snap shot. Left to right on the bottom row are Jayla Stump, Rebecca Johnson, Marlyn Heger, Madison Shuck, Mekenzie Hagman, Ashlyn Schechter, Brionna Beard, Kara Rodriguez, Eric Perry, Brennon Featherston,
Jalen Rosales and Cole Martin. Top row left to right are Dawson Kerbow, Nicholas Gold, Azarael Rodriguez, Hallie Wettstein, Megan Newlon, Jaysa Featherston, Abby Heger, Aubrianna Campbell, Nicholas Mahan and proud HMS StuCo sponsor Emily Snyder.
Congratulations to all of these bright students and please keep
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The frosting goes on the house, not on you! Trudy Giesbrecht and Lena Fehr, both of Sublette, have a little fun with their gingerbread house building at Hugoton Learning Academy.
From left to right, HLA students Tina Dyck, Elizabeth Friesen and Heinrich Dyck work cooperatively to build a gingerbread house that is both sturdy and pleasing to the eye.
HHS will offer Power Prep
Ashlyn Schechter, Jacquelynn Grewell, Hallie Wettstein, Adyson Gooch and Mattison Taylor look like they’re having quite the good time at last week’s StuCo sponsored HMS Winter Social.
Hugoton High School will host Power Prep with Carolyn Devane, Friday, February 7 from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the old cafeteria. The course details strategies to help students improve their ACT scores. High school students wishing to take the course will be excused from regular classes so they can attend the workshop. Any student at
Hugoton High School is eligible to sign up. There is a fee to attend. Please have your registration turned in by Monday, February 3 at the high school office. If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to contact HHS counselor Brittani Mahan at 620-544-4311.
Teachers are excited to hand out some healthy snacks to their first grade students Thursday, January 16. From left to right are FACS Agent Nancy Honig and HES employees Rosemarie Cabezas, Traci Goode, Sue Omo, Misti Nixon and Rhonda Ray.
Stevens County Family and Consumer Science Agent Nancy Honig came to speak to Hugoton Primary School’s first grade students about staying strong and healthy last week. Evidently, the students were very pleased with how delicious healthy habits can be as they snacked on yummy fruits and even some delectable vegetables! Edmar Sosa, Emily Saucedo, Julienne Rodriguez and Jesus Sanchez line up for some delicious food after hearing Nancy Honig speak about healthy choices.
Mid-Winter Tournament approaches
Hugoton High School’s girls’ basketball team members support each other after a tough loss at Ulysses.
Hugoton High School’s Pep Band, directed by Mark Newton, performs the Star Spangled Banner before the home game against Scott City Friday, January 10.
Hugoton’s student section, aptly named the “Rowdy Crowd”, shows their Eagle spirit during a break in the game against Goodland last Friday.
Former Heritage Christian Academy student Katie Crawford, who now attends Hugoton Middle School, stops by HCA Monday morning to help Dax Allen with a few flash cards. USD 210 was out of school Monday for Teacher Development, but Katie was still hard at work at her alma mater.
Heritage Christian Academy’s first through sixth grade students have been studying the Word of God carefully all year in order to compete at the illustrious Mid-Winter Tournament. Every year, the best and brightest students from area Christian school assemble to
compete against others in friendly contests testing their Bible knowledge. This year’s tournament will be Saturday, January 25 at Bible Christian Church, 1501 E. Mary St. in Garden City. Competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. Good luck, HCA Knights!
Carol Piper’s sixth grade class clearly enjoys this science experiment! David Barker observes, while Abby Hurtado and Toby McClure are obviously amazed at the results.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Eagles suffer nailbiting loss to Goodland at home
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The Eagles lost a very tough game Friday night to Goodland on the Eagles’ home court. Goodland pulled ahead in the first half by nine and remained in the lead throughout the second half. Hugoton played their best quarter in the fourth coming within two of the Cowboys in the final thirty seconds. Goodland hit three free throws near the buzzer giving them a 47 to 52 win over Hugoton. Hugoton had their only leading score in the first minute of the first quarter. Goodland had one point on the board before Yates Sutton could squeeze in a two point basket for the Eagles. Nic Frederick added the only other basket during the first quarter along with a pair of free throws by Parker Titus. The first quarter ended with Hugoton down, 6 to 14. The Eagles had a better second quarter adding 14 points. Ross Davis sent the ball in to Nic Frederick to start the quarter. Goodland had one chance to score but wasn’t able to get the point at the beginning of the quarter. Jeison Rodriguez scored seven points for Hugoton while the team did not allow the Cowboys any shots in the first part of the quarter. Zack Leininger added seven points in the last part of the quarter taking the Eagles to 20 at half time. Goodland was still in the lead
by nine however going into the second half. Rodriguez went on to score a total of 15 points and Leininger added 13 total points. They were the only two Eagles to score in the double digits. Hugoton added another 14 points in the third quarter but allowed Goodland to score 13 keeping the Cowboys in the lead. Titus got his only three point basket of the game in this quarter, helping the Eagles to come closer to their opponents’ score. The game was very fast paced in this quarter with lots of turnovers. The Eagles were still trailing at the end of the quarter, 34 to 42. Like most basketball games the final seconds would determine the winner. The fourth quarter started with Ross Davis throwing the ball in to Kellen Watkins. A turnover by the Eagles allowed Goodland to score big with a three point field goal very early on. The turn around for the home team came from two free throws by Rodriguez with under five minutes left to play. Manual Mendez soon followed with a two point basket from under the goal. The Eagles kept scoring while holding the Cowboys from their goal until only 24 seconds remained in the game. Unfortunately, Goodland hit three free throws in those final seconds, ending this game for the Eagles.
Nick Evans tries to pin his opponent during a recent wrestling match. Photo courtesy of Brandy Littell.
Jeison Rodriguez scores two points against Goodland during the recent home game.
Zack Leininger steadies his aim at the free throw line in the Eagles’ recent home game. The Eagles narrowly lost 47 to 52.
Boys bring home a narrow win against Ulysses Tuesday Noel Camacho battles his opponent during wrestling action at Baca County, Co. Photo courtesy of Brandy Littell.
Sports Schedule Thursday, January 23 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Colby High School; 3:00 p.m. Eighth Grade Boys’ Basketball - B-Team vs Liberal West Middle School @ Home; 4:00 p.m. Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball - B-Team @ Liberal West Middle School; 4:00 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Tournament at Colby High School; 4:45 p.m. Eighth Grade Boys’ Basketball - A-Team vs Liberal West Middle School @ Home; 5:00 p.m. Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball - A-Team @ Liberal West Middle School; 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Colby High School; TBA Girls’ Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Colby High School; TBA Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Hays High School; 2:30 p.m. JV Wrestling Tournament @ Cimarron High School; 3:00 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Colby High School; TBA
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Manuel Mendez employs some tricky manuvering Friday night against the visiting Cowboys.
Win against Sublette barely evades HHS It was a very exciting game Monday night, January 13, as the Eagles faced the Sublette Larks on the Eagles’ home court. Hugoton got off to a good start, leading the Larks in the first quarter and then trailing by one at half time. The game remained close throughout the third quarter and through most of the fourth. Hugoton led by one with two minutes left in the game but gave up the win in the final minute and a half. Final score in this game was the Larks going home victorious, 57 to 62. Hugoton started the game with Yates Sutton tipping the ball to Kellen Watkins on the jump. After a missed shot by the Eagles, Sublette got the rebound and was first on the board with a two-point basket. After four minutes of the quarter, Ross Davis put the Eagles in the lead with two points from under the basket. The last score of the quarter was from Nic Frederick coming from two free throws. After a fast first quarter the Eagles led 10 to 9 going into the second quarter. Logan Frederick threw the ball in to Watkins to start the second quarter, and with a fast break toward the goal, Watkins scored another basket for the Eagles. The battle continued throughout the quarter and
with only 39 seconds left in the first half, Ross Davis scored another two points, tying up the game once more. Sublette got one last chance to score before the game ended hitting one free throw allowing the Larks to take the lead, 24 to 25. Sublette threw the ball in to start the second half and quickly scored a three point field goal. The Larks led the entire quarter. When the third quarter ended, it was still a close game, 41 to 43. In basketball it can come down to the last second to decide the winner. In the case of Monday’s game it was the last two minutes. Watkins had just landed a two-point basket, taking the Eagles to a two-point lead. Sublette answered with a basket of their own tying the game at 54 all. Sublette added six points in the last minute of the game while giving up a twopoint basket to Watkins. The very close game ended with the Eagles taking a close loss of a very well played game by both teams. After a bad Friday game, Jeison Rodriguez had a much better game scoring 16 points against Sublette. Watkins followed with ten and was the only other Eagle to reach double digits.
JV Eagles stomp Sublette The JV Eagles played a one-sided game against the Sublette JV boys Monday night, January 13. Hugoton jumped into a big lead in the first half leading 47 to 5. The
Eagles slowed down the pace in the second half adding 23 points while holding the Larks to 10. By the end of the game the Eagles took a big win, 70 to 15.
It was a battle to the end Tuesday night, January 14, when the Eagles played the Ulysses Tigers on the Tigers’ own court. Starting off slow in the first quarter, the Eagles picked up the pace in the second to end the first half tied, 30 to 30. The momentum was still going in the third and the Eagles pulled ahead by five going into the final quarter. Ulysses then took the lead about the middle of the fourth quarter. It was a back and forth game until mere seconds remained on the clock. A two-point basket by Ross Davis nudged the Eagles up to tie up the game. Hugoton scored four more points at the end of the game, securing the Eagles’ a 62 to 59 win. Ulysses got the ball on the jump but it was Jeison Rodriguez who scored the first two points of the game. Rodriguez scored 16 points during the game including a three-point basket in the first quarter. The Tigers took the lead with seven minutes on the clock and held the lead until the end of the quarter. Hugoton was down, 11 to 17, heading into the second quarter. The second quarter started off with the Eagles in control of the ball. They were able to add the first points of the quarter. Nic Frederick scored a free throw followed by a two-point basket by Kellen Watkins. The first four minutes was all Eagles
as they added points to their side of the scoreboard. After catching the Tigers, point wise, it was a back and forth quarter to the last second. Ulises Armendariz scored a two point shot, giving the Eagles a twopoint lead with seconds on the clock. Ulysses fired a shot at the buzzer tying up the score, 30 to 30 at half time. The Tigers started the second half by bringing down the ball. After a failed attempt to score, the Eagles regained possession of the ball and Ross Davis got the first basket of the quarter. Hugoton controlled the ball throughout most of the quarter, adding another 13 points while holding the Tigers to only 8. By the end of the third quarter Hugoton had a five point lead. It took only two minutes of the fourth quarter for the Ulysses team to take the lead in the fourth quarter. The game rocked back and forth until the last seconds of the game. Ross Davis tied up the game, 59 to 59. Time was running out and Ulysses had the ball but not for long. Zackary Leininger saw an opportunity and stole the ball and scored a fast lay up giving the Eagles a two-point lead. Five seconds remained in the game when Armendariz went to the line and hit a free throw. Rodriguez was fouled with two seconds left on the clock. Going to the line he scored one, giving the win to the Eagles.
Boys’ JV adds another “W” The JV Eagles battled Goodland Friday night, January 18, where they punished the Cowboys on Hugoton’s own court. Hugoton took the lead in the first quarter and continued to outscore the Goodland team in every quarter. By halftime the Eagles led 23 to 12 and when the final buzzer sounded it was the Eagles’ game, 52 to 26. Hugoton scored nine points in the first quarter while keeping Goodland at seven. The Eagles continued to pull ahead in the second quarter adding another 14 points by halftime. Zack Leininger scored two points in the first quarter then added another six in the second quarter, giving the Eagles a boost toward the half time lead. The Eagles came back strong in the third quarter, adding another 15 points while
holding Goodland to only three points. Manuel Mendez and Mark Persinger each added four points in the third quarter along with points from three other Eagles. The Eagles dominated in this quarter, giving the Hugoton team a huge lead. Mendez added the only three-point field goal in the fourth quarter. He ended the game with nine points, only one point behind the leading score maker, Alex Gonzales, who scored ten points throughout the game. Persinger also got close to the double digits adding nine points. The hard work paid off and Hugoton adds another win to their record.
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Ladies pull off win against Cowgirls The Lady Eagles hosted the Goodland Cowgirls Friday night where they battled in a very close game. Hugoton trailed at the end of the first two quarters but came back strong in the final half to take the win by nine points. Both teams going into the home game were 7 and 1. The Lady Eagles came together in the second half to win, 55 to 46, holding on to their winning streak. Goodland got the ball on the jump and after several turnovers, put up the first point on a free throw. Katy Heger scored eight of the nine points made by the Hugoton team in the first quarter. Amy Scott added a single point from a free throw, taking the team to nine at the end of the quarter. Goodland was leading by three at this point. It was Heger in to Scott to start the second quarter. It took the Lady Eagles 13 seconds to work the ball inside the lane so Heger could get the first two points up for the quarter. Hugoton was in the lead after two minutes of play but lost the lead with less than three minutes left in the quarter. Goodland pulled ahead by three when a Cowgirl hit a three-point basket. The first half ended with
Goodland leading, 22 to 28. The third quarter was dominated by the home team. Goodland added another four points while the Lady Eagles pushed their team forward by 13. Ana Pena scored a second basket for Hugoton early in the quarter when she rebounded a missed shot by Riley Sosa. The home team moved ahead of the visiting Cowgirls by one point with one minute left in the quarter. Heger added a last two-point lay up from a steal. The third quarter ended with the Hugoton girls leading by three. Goodland regained the lead during the first three minutes of the last quarter. A little under five minutes was left in this back and forth game when Scott put the Lady Eagles back on top by one. Hugoton continued to hold the lead until the final buzzer sounded. Hugoton sent the Goodland girls home with a second loss to their record. Katy Heger was the Lady Eagles’ big score maker with 24 points, followed by Scott with 17. Hugoton will travel to Colby this weekend to participate in the three-day tournament. This tournament should prove to be an exciting three days for Lady Eagles fans.
Amy Scott fires a free throw during the recent game adding another point for the Lady Eagles.
JV Eagles shut down Tigers The JV Eagles traveled to Ulysses where they were successful in winning another battle. Hugoton jumped out to a three-point lead in the first quarter and ended the first half with a big lead, 33 to 15. The Tigers came out more aggressive in the third quarter and added 20 points while holding Hugoton to 13. A big final quarter sent the Eagles well into the win adding another 24 points and a final score of 68 to 45. Wade Heger led the team in the first quarter adding seven of the 13 points. Zack Leininger was able to slip inside the lane twice adding four points along with a basket from Ulises Armendariz. Heger and Leininger each finished the game as top scorers, adding 15 points each. The Eagles was all over the court in the second quarter adding 18 points while holding Ulysses to five. Manuel Mendez hit a pair of three point field goals while Armendariz scored three times from under the basket. It was definitely the Eagles’
game, taking them to a 16 point lead at half time. Ulysses had a good quarter starting the second half when they added 20 points. Hugoton added another 13 points coming from five players. Tyler Goode, Issac Castro and Heger each scored one basket along with another three-point shot from Mendez. Leininger scored a free throw, giving the team a 44 to 35 third quarter score. The Eagles were on fire in the final quarter with almost every player scoring. Hugoton added 24 points in this quarter while holding the Tigers to 10. Leininger scored the most, adding another eight points to the scoreboard. Alex Duarte got inside to add a pair of two pointers, along with four points from Heger. Alex Gonzales also got on the scoreboard with a two point basket of his own. Mendez scored a pair of free throws and was the only other Eagle to get into the double digits throughout the game with ten points.
Taylor Fiss has to shoot quickly to keep the Cowgirl from blocking the shot. Hugoton hosted Goodland Friday night.
Girls struggle against UHS The Lady Eagles just didn’t have their game Tuesday night as they played the Ulysses Lady Tigers at Ulysses. Hugoton got off to a slow start, only scoring seven points in the first quarter. The second quarter was not any better, as they only added five points to end the first half trailing by 21 points. Hugoton started getting their groove back in the third quarter and added 26 points against Ulysses. The Lady Eagles could not get the momentum going in the final quarter and when the last buzzer sounded Hugoton had lost this battle, 49 to 65. Ulysses got the ball on the jump and was first on the board with a two-point basket. Ana Pena answered the Lady Tigers’ basket with one of her own when she stole the ball and raced down court to score on a lay up. Ulysses controlled the court with unanswered baskets until four minutes remained in the game. Katy Heger got the break and scored a three-point field goal, bringing the Hugoton team to within three points. Amy Scott scored the last two points of the quarter on two free
HHS schools Larks The Lady Eagles dominated the Lady Larks Monday, January 13, in a lopsided home game. Hugoton trailed Sublette for the first two minutes then roared past the visiting team and never looked back. By half time the Lady Eagles had a 14point lead, expanding it to a 68 to 35 win. Ana Pena tipped the ball to Estefani Armendariz on the jump to start the first quarter. Hugoton failed to score after six attempts from under the basket. Sublette took the ball and scored a three-point shot almost immediately, putting them on the scoreboard first. It took the Lady Eagles fifty seconds to get on the board with a two-point basket from Katy Heger. Heger went on to add ten points in the first quarter and ended the game with 19 points. With two seconds left in the first quarter, Megan Cornelsen scored a final shot with the assistance of Heger to end the quarter with Hugoton on top, 18 to 8. Melissa Fabela threw the ball in to Heger to start the sec-
Eighth grade boys fall just short By Tom Hicks For the first game of the season, the Hugoton and Holcomb eighth grade boys put on a display of highly competitive basketball in Thursday’s battle royale in Hugoton. There were eleven ties and nine lead changes in 24 minutes of war. But in the end, the Hugoton Eagles fell just short to the Longhorns, 52-50. Hugoton’s Paden Cornelsen and Mitchell Hamlin were men on a mission. Hamlin recorded the game’s first five points. Cornelsen then fought his way to the Eagles’ next ten points. HMS led 16-13 at the end of the first quarter. Cornelsen continued his torrid play with six more points in the second period. But Holcomb had taken the lead, 27-26 by halftime. Hamlin recorded ten of Hugoton’s 12 points in the third quarter. The Eagles were up 3836 going into the final session.
With under a minute to go, the Longhorns held a 49-46 advantage. Hugoton failed on two contested three-point attempts but got the ball back for another try. After a hard screen from Cornelsen, Abraham Betance got a good look at a threepointer from the corner that just rimmed out. This game was decided from behind the arch. Holcomb outscored Hugoton, 21-0, on long-range bombs, with five of those coming in the first half. The Longhorns recorded only six two-point baskets in the first half. Cornelsen led the Eagles with 22 points. Hamlin nearly matched him with 20 points. Luis Contreras chipped in six points. Isai Cabezas and Issac Sanchez each contributed a single free throw. Despite the hard-luck loss, Hugoton Coach Lance Cornelsen commented, “The guys
throws to end the first quarter 7 to 17. Hugoton only added five points in the second quarter. Heger scored a two-point basket and Estefani Armendariz and Megan Cornelsen added free throws to bring the Lady Eagles to 12 at half time. Ulysses dominated the Hugoton girls in the first half ending the first half in the lead with 33. The Lady Eagles’ best quarter came in the third when they added 16 points. Riley Sosa scored a three-point basket early, along with three-point shots from Heger and Melissa Fabela. Hugoton had played a good third quarter and was within eleven points going into the fourth quarter. The final quarter was a game of fouls. Riley Sosa scored a three-point basket before she was fouled out. Minutes later Pena also fouled out, taking two key players out of the game. The last five minutes, scores came from mainly free throws. With eleven seconds left in the game, Armendariz scored the last point hitting a free throw.
played well. I am happy. It is a physical game and we didn’t back down. I want to give credit to AB and Isai. They didn’t get a lot of minutes. But, they stepped up and played well in pressure situations they haven’t been in before. This game was a good indicator of what we need to work on — boxing out and rebounding and getting in better shape.” The Longhorns showed no mercy with a 45-16 stampede of the Eagles in the “B” game. Scoring for Hugoton were Ivan Villa with five points. Marcos Baeza with three points, and Armando Martinez, Azareal Rodriguez, Rodrigo Sanchez, and Colton Swinney with two points apiece. Hugoton did win the “extra” quarter, 11-2. Jalen Rosales connected for six points. Martinez and Villa scored two points each. Dawson Burnett added one point.
ond quarter and after one minute Pena added another two points to Hugoton’s side of the scoreboard. During the fast paced quarter set by the Lady Eagles, the home team added another 17 points. Amy Scott and Cornelsen each added three point field goals, pushing the team’s score to a winning half time score of 35 to 21. The Lady Eagles kept the pressure on Sublette, only giving up six points. Scoring was fast and furious in this quarter by the home team taking them to 56 points while leaving the Lady Larks at 27 going into the final quarter. The final quarter slowed down some and more of the second string saw action. Despite a slower pace Hugoton continued to add points. Sofia Jimenez came in and got on the board quickly with a two point basket near mid quarter. Sublette added another eight points while the home team added 12. The game ended with the Lady Larks shooting two on a foul but missing both shots.
Ana Pena does an offensive maneuver against the visiting Goodland girls. The Lady Eagles won the battle Friday night.
Great job Hurricanes! The Hurricanes’ traveling basketball team places second at the MAYB Tournament in Liberal Saturday, January 18. Back row left to right are Mitchell Hamlin, Oliviah Archuleta, Bailey Miller, McKenna Hamlin, Jaelynn Kelley and Jordyn Beard. In the front row are Mikyn Hamlin, Molly McClure and Brooklyn Miller. Picture courtesy of Beth Beard.
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2014 Who: Anyone wanting to be healthier and get in shape. What: Individual program to push yourself to lose those extra pounds. When: Register by Friday, January 31st at Hugoton Recreation Commission. Weigh-In: Monday, February 3rd starting at 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where do we sign up: Sign up at Hugoton Recreation Commission 211 S. Madison Why: Individuals participating to lose weight, become healthy, and feel good about yourself. All participants are eligible to win prizes. Goal: Becoming a healthier, happier you! Duration: Program will last for 9 weeks with prizes going to Men and Women for total pounds lost and total percentage weight lost. cost: $30 per person This is an individual program - no pairs or teams - only yourself. Pick up registration packets at Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison. For more information or questions, call 544-4675.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
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Results announced from various wrestling tournaments
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We have had a few injuries and those three or four won’t be back this season. But we have had some illness and skin issues this past week that kept several guys on the sidelines this weekend,” said Coach Brent Mahan. Hugoton only wrestled four varsity kids last week at Clearwater. Surprisingly the team finished above some traditionally strong 4A teams at the tournament. The highest placer was Bradley Campbell. Bradley looked good in all his matches, very much in control of all his opponents. Unfortunately in his final
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The Hugoton Wrestling Team traveled to the Clearwater Invitational Saturday, January 18 at Clearwater. The team placed tenth. Hugoton had two champs — Pedro Ordonez at 126 pounds, and Bradley Campbell at 195 pounds. Israel Montoya placed fourth at 106 pounds and was named Warrior of the Week. Zane Littell at 132 pounds and Genesis Martinez at 145 pounds placed fifth each. “This may have been the worst week we have ever had for getting kids on the mat.
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match Bradley got caught and pinned. He was beating #3 Dalton Weidl of Ottawa 2 1. Noel Camacho finished third. He had a similar situation in his semi-final match; he was winning easily and got thrown in a head lock and pinned. Noel won his next two matches convincingly to take third place. Zane Littell took fourth place. He went 3 and 2 on the day. He wrestled Jake Wilson of Rose Hill in a very tough match in his semifinal only giving up a decision. Wilson is currently ranked #2 in 4A. Nick Evans went 1 and 2 at Heavyweight. He lost a heartbreaker in overtime to the kid who eventually won fourth. Results from Clearwater At 132 pounds Zane Littell fourth place 15 Team Points won by fall 1:39 against Dalton Kastning of Caney Valley; won by decision 9 - 3 against Gage Canfield of Concordia; lost by decision 3 - 9 to Jake Wilson of Rose Hill; won by major decision 14 - 3 against Conagher Welch of Independence; and lost by major decision 2 - 10 to Blake Cusick of Mulvane. At 182 pounds Noel Camacho third place, 15 Team Points won by fall 1:17 against Kyle Dillon of Mul-
vane; lost by fall 3:52 to Noah Stroble of Independence; won by major decision 12 - 3 against Garrett Gross of Ottawa; and won by decision 5 - 2 against Brabender Cabrera of Andover. At 195 pounds Bradley Campbell second place 19.5 Team Points won by tech fall 15 - 0 against Riley Rahe of Mulvane; won by fall 4:19 against Mike Lopez of Andover; and lost by fall 5:02 to Dalton Weidl of Ottowa. HWT Nick Evans 4 Team Points won by fall against Brody Hingst of Rose Hill; lost by fall 5:25 to Stephen Baker of Caney Valley; and lost by decision 1 - 3 (ot) to Zac Romo of Concordia. Hugoton sent six kids to Baca County, Co. last weekend. Placers there were Edgar Villa - second place 138 pounds; Genesis Martinez - third - 145 pounds; Alfredo Luna - second - 195 pounds and Champion Landan Hickey at 195 pounds. He was also named Warrior of the Week. Results from Baca County, Co. At 120 pounds Reed Rome 2 Team Points lost by fall 31:30 to Colton Gunthrod of Crowley County, Co.; won by fall 5:30 against Jeremiah Summers of Crowley County, Co.; lost by fall :23 to Jardon
Josh Kirby is after a pin during wrestling action at Clearwater. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome. Barrela-Valdez of Swink, Co.; and lost by fall 1:23 to Cruz Muniz of Crowley County, Co. At 138 pounds Edgar Villa second place 12 Team Points. won by fall 3:53 against Curtis Anderson of Crowley County; won by decision 12 5 against Dominick Gregory of Swink; and lost by fall 1:10 to Baca County, Co. At 145 pounds Genesis Martinez third place 12 Team Points won by fall 3:35 against Josh Kirby of Hugoton; lost by major decision 3 - 11 to Blake Denton of Swink; won by fall 2:31 against Teo Dorado of McClave, Co.; won by tech fall 24 - 8 against Vlad Kovalenko of Cheyenne Wells, Co.; and won by decision 5 - 1 against John Doe of Eads, Co. At 145 pounds Josh Kirby
2 Team Points lost by fall 3:35 to Genesis Martinez of Hugoton; lost by fall 1:28 to Blake Denton of Swink; lost by fall :39 to Teo Dorado of McClave, Co.; and won by fall 2:24 against Vlad Kovalenko of Cheyenne Wells, Co. At 195 pounds Alfredo Luna second place 14 Team Points won by fall 1:32 against Sam Cox of McClave, Co.; won by fall 4:50 against Nate Dorrow of Eads, Co.; and lost by decision 6 - 10 to Landan Hickey of Hugoton. At 195 pounds Landon Hickey first place 18 Team Points won by fall 4:50 against Nate Dorrow of Eads, Co.; won by decision 10 - 6 against Alfredo Luna of Hugoton; and lost by fall 1:52 to Sam Cox of McClave, Co.
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Edgar Villa wins second place at the Clearwater Invitational Saturday. He is trying for another win with a pin. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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Alfredo Luna tries to take down his opponent at the Clearwater Invitational. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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Landon Hickey places first at the Baca County tournament. Landon wrestles at 195 pounds. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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The Knights of Columbus 2014 Free Throw Champions pictured are, front row, left to right, Alexa Sanchez, Carson Bennett, Cami Mar-
avilla, Karson Perez and Emma Cornelsen. In the back row are Weston Maravilla, Jenna Martin, Haden Daharsh and Gerardo Garcia.
Nine athletes will compete at district level Nine boys and girls were named local champions of the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free-throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the district level. The St. Helen Knights of Columbus Council sponsored the local competition Sunday, January 19, at the Hugoton Middle School Gymnasium. The eight and under division winners were Emma Cornelsen and Karson Perez of Hugoton. The nine-yearold winners were Cami Mar-
avilla and Carson Bennett both from Hugoton. Alexa Sanchez of Hugoton and Gerardo Garcia from Moscow were the ten-year-old champions. In the 11-year-olds’ bracket, Haden Daharsh of Hugoton won his division. The 12-year-old winners in the girls’ division was Jenna Martin from Hugoton and the boys’ division winner was Weston Maravilla of Hugoton. Each contestant was allowed 15 free-throw attempts in the contests. Local council winners ages
will compete in the district competition Sunday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Middle School West Gymnasium with an eye toward moving on to the regional, state and international levels.
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The 4-H Junior Leadership Club helps sponsor a Senior Adult Prom for area seniors Saturday, January 11, at the Senior Center. The 4-H group provides dancing to live music, refreshments and snacks and bingo. Around 100 people (adults and 4-Hers) attended the dance. The group enjoyed the music and dancing. Photos courtesy of Joshua Morris. At right, Garland and Barbara Beeks, Prom King and Queen, are having their royalty dance with music by Cottonwood. At left, attendees of the Senior Adult Prom enjoy playing bingo at the Senior Center Saturday night.
Tammy D. Hinds promoted to Chief Petty Officer September 13, 2013, Tammy D. Hinds was promoted to Chief Petty Officer and was pinned by her parents Gary and Rosemary Hinds in a ceremony at Ruocco Park in San Diego, Ca. Chief Hinds enlisted in the Navy in 2003 and attended Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Il. After Boot Camp she attended Cryptologic Technician Technical “A” School in Pensacola, Fl. She graduated CTT “A” School with honors and went on to attend SLQ32 Shipboard Operations “F” School where she graduated second in her class. She received orders to the USS Comstock LSD-45 in August of 2004 and was flown out to the Comstock where it was deployed to the Northern Persian Gulf during “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. The Comstock was assigned to patrol and provide security to Iraqi oil pipelines. In 2006 Hinds deployed to both 5th and 7th Fleet AOR (Area of Responsibility) for a nine month deployment with the Comstock and the 15th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit). During this deployment Hinds was selected for conversion to the Intelligence Specialist rating. She transferred from the USS Comstock in 2008 to the Intelligence Specialist “A” School in Dam Neck, Va., where she graduated with honors. She was selected for Operational Intelligence “C”
School where she was the Honor Graduate. In November 2008 Hinds received orders to the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in Suitland, Maryland. Her first assignment at ONI was filling a critical gapped watch station as the Electronic Warfare Watch Officer. Hinds provided support to COMSIXTHFLT, COMMANDER NAVAL FORCES EUROPE (CNE) and COMMANDER NAVAL FORCES AFRICA (CAN) during a six month temporary assignment in Naples, Italy.
Upon her return to ONI, she assumed the position of Senior Watch Supervisor for the Global Maritime Intelligence Watch Floor. After spending two years on the watch floor, Hinds was selected as the OPNAV N2/N6 Attaché Affairs Operations Chief. As the Operations Chief she was responsible for 170 Navy attaché personnel in 80 countries. In February 2013 Hinds returned to sea duty on board the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Gridley. She is currently
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Last weekend was relatively calm compared to the previous one. Friday evening we took a van load of people to Liberal to a Live on Stage performance and enjoyed the music of the Depue Brothers Band. We’ll plan to provide a ride March 20 to go see Back on Broadway. We’re not planning a Senior Social February 1 because that is the day the Moscow United Methodist Church is having its Ground Hog Supper. We encourage you to support them. Our next big event is Saturday, February. 8. First National Bank is sponsoring our Valentine Dance and Bingo Party beginning at 7:00 p.m. and going until 10:00 p.m. Please make a note of these new times. They are providing food and prizes. We welcome all ages to join us in a family-friendly environment. The band is Oklahoma Cowboy.
If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston who is the representative from Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging. His phone number is 620-225-8230. Did you know we have a snooker table and two pool tables here at the Activity Center? We welcome you to come play! Menu Jan. 23..............Polish Sausage Jan. 24 ...............................Chili Jan. 27 .......................Spaghetti Jan. 28 ...................Baked Ham
Jan. 29......Chicked Fried Steak Jan. 30..................Hamburgers Activities Thursday, January 23 Bridge.............12:30 p.m. Daily – Exercise...10:30 a.m. Mondays – Line Dancing ....................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays – Paint ....................... 1:00 p.m. Fridays – Bingo ......................12:30 p.m. Saturdays – Cards & Games ........................6:00 p.m. 1st Saturday of the month – Senior Social ...6:00 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the month – Sew All Day
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assigned as the ship’s Intelligence Officer. Chief Hinds has received the Navy Commendation Award, Navy Achievement Awards, Nimitz Operational Intelligence Center 2011 Sailor of the Year Award, Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare and Enlisted Surface Warfare devices, and a host of other awards and campaign ribbons.
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Rolla News Thursday, January 23 Spring Pictures & Groups; 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 24 Junior High Basketball vs Tyrone @ Home; 4:30 p.m. High School Basketball @ South Baca; 6:00 p.m. ARGH Sunday, January 26 Rolla Hope Fundraiser Dinner in the Multipurpose Room @ RHS; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27 Junior High Basketball vs
South Baca @ Home; 4:30 p.m. NOTE CHANGE Thursday, January 30 Junior High Basketball vs Tyrone @ Home; 4:00 p.m. Morton County Spelling Bee @ Elkhart; 7:00 p.m. High School Speech @ Southwestern Heights Friday, January 31 Junior High Basketball @ Felt; 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball @ Felt; 6:30 p.m. ARGH
Homecoming 2014 Court — In the back row are Trey Hall, King Alejandro Silva and Franky Flores; seated are Teagan Simmons,
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Homecoming 2014
Listening to the song “Love is Everything” by George Strait, five beautiful girls represented Rolla High School at the basketball coronation Friday, January 17. Senior Serena Turpin, daughter of Doug and Rosa Turpin, was escorted by senior Alejandro Silva, son of Jesus and Irma Silva. Senior Katy Howe, daughter of Cindy Howe, was escorted by senior Franky Flores, son of Frank and Thelma Flores. Junior Janie Martinez, daughter of Juan and Eloisa Martinez was escorted by junior Trey Hall, son of Bret and Ellen Hall.
Janie Martinez, Queen Serena Turpin, Katy Howe and Shaylee Chapman. In front are Hannah McCurry and Eric Torres.
Sophomore representative Shaylee Chapman, daughter of Aaron Chapman and Jennifer Shults and freshman candidate Teagan Simmons, daughter of Ernie and Amy Wagner and Jason Simmons were the final candidates. Senior Garrett Littlefield, son of Mick and Christy Littlefield, was in charge of Kindergarten flower girl, Hannah McCurry, daughter of Danny and Teresa McCurry and Kindergarten crown bearer, Elijah Torres, son of Jessica Gonzalez and Eric Torres. Seniors Kaleigh Barrett and Jessica Johns announced all the candidates then read the names of the lucky King and Queen, Alejandro and Serena! Alejandro presented Serena with her crown, sash and flowers and proceeded to dip her for a heart felt kiss! Although Serena was surprised, it was all in good fun! Congratulations to King Alejandro and Queen Serena! A fabulous dance, with music provided by Rolla’s own Jeff Braun, took place in the multipurpose room. Those who attended had a great time, especially watching Mr. John Barrett dance the “Dougie” by request of the students. The Greenes and the Milburns showed the students their two-stepping style as well.
Seniors Alejandro Silva and Serena Turpin are crowned king and queen of Winter Homecoming 2014.
Senior Katy Howe is escorted by fellow senior Franky Flores.
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Juniors Trey Hall and Janie Martinez are part of the royal court at Winter Homecoming 2014.
Joining the list of court are freshman Teagan Simmons and sophomore Shaylee Chapman.
Senior Garrett Littlefield takes charge of Kindergarten flower girl Hannah McCurry and ring bearer Elijah Torres.
Rolla Pirates play close game for the royal court
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Friday, Janaury 17, was the Rolla Pirates basketball homecoming games against Deerfield. The high school girls ran away from the Deerfield Spartans, winning the game easily, while the boys’ teams, both varsity and junior varsity, played well but
came up short. Congratulations to Coaches Andy Pinkley and Megan Taylor! Good luck next time to all the coaches and players, especially new Rolla coaches Scott Ellis and Gardell Schnable, high school boys’ coaches.
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The “1905” national cheerleading champs come out of retirement to show the young’uns how it’s done.
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Black-Out Pep Rally sparks fun for fans Spirit week ended for Rolla with a Black-Out Pep Rally Thursday, January 16. The cheerleaders sported light up shirts and gloves and Mr. Sam Eiland directed the band using light up gloves. All who attended the rally received a glow stick necklace. The crowd was very enthusiastic and yelled right along with the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders performed a dance in the dark, to the delight of the crowd. Then all the homecoming candidates were announced. The skit was for the candidates to perform a cheer as a team, then as individuals. Mr. John Barrett was the emcee for the event. He announced that there was a special surprise in store to compete against the candidates for the best cheer. The “1905” national cheerleading champions had come out of retirement to show off their
best cheers. Zeta Greene, Suzanne Murray, Holly Denton, Kelly Schnable, Greg Bentley and Sam Eiland cheered and yelled their way into everyone’s hearts! They won the cheer off, hands down! Prizes were awarded to high school students who participated in Spirit Week. Kyler Telford and Mallory Hoyt won Pajama Day. Obie Telford won the Favorite Team Day. Janelle King and Panches Maravilla won Wacky Wednesday. Jessica Johns won the Overall award while Tina Huddleston won the Teacher Participant award. The Black-Out Pep Rally truly was a great way to build team spirit! Coaches Andy Pinkley and Scott Ellis introduced their teams and encouraged everyone to attend the homecoming games Friday. Thanks to all who attended and participated!
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Superintendent’s honor roll released Students listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for Rolla Junior High and High School have been announced. The only sixth grader to make the list was Maria Kroeker and seventh grader was Preston Burrows. Two eighth graders made the list; they were Allyson Norton and Henry Wiebe. Also two ninth graders Mica Ratzlaff and Tea-
burn, Vanessa Reza and Deserae Schwindt. Ninth grade: Ashly Hart. Tenth grade: Sarah Easterwood, Ruben Maravilla and Jessica Pinkley. Eleventh grade: Colten Clemans, Trey Hall, Janelle King, Janie Martinez and Brent Peltz. Twelfth grade: Hannah Dunn, Katy Howe, Garrett Littlefield, Jacob Smith and Danae Sullivan.
RJH girls dominate basketball court The Rolla Junior High girls’ basketball team continues to dominate the court, winning at Balko Tuesday, January 14, and defeating Deerfield at Rolla Friday, January 17. Coaches John Barrett and Toni Easterwood have had a great season so
far and everyone is looking forward to the next game! The Rolla Junior High boys’ won their game against Deerfield Friday, keeping the spirit alive! Coaches Greg Bentley and Cory Lewis have a great squad on their hands! Keep winning!
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gan Simmons were on the list. Tenth graders named were Chandler Burrows and William Norton. Eleventh grade students named were Chandler Huddleston, Coleman Kirby, Katie Murray and Tori Simmons. Seniors named to the list were Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Jessica Johns, Jada Maravilla and Katharina Wiebe.
Rolla Hope Fundraiser reminder Sunday, January 26, will be the Rolla Hope Fundraiser dinner in the multipurpose room of the Rolla school. The
meal will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please come and support the Rolla Hope!
Scholars still strong after narrow losses in Sublette
Principal’s honor roll students named Students listed on the Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester for Rolla Junior High and High School are: Sixth grade: Abigall Easterwood, Alexanddra Hart and Anna Hull. Seventh grade: Kaberlin Hull, Brookelynne JohnsonHinds, Raegan JohnsonHinds and Cacee Milburn. Eighth grade: Paige Claassen, Aaliyah Earl, Angelina Fosdick, Micah Hall, Jaylen Mendez, Carson Mil-
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Four Rolla Scholars Bowl Team members take part in the High School Quest competition in Topeka.
High School Quest competition to air on PBS Saturday, January 18, was the High School Quest competition in Topeka. Rolla attended with four of their scholars’ bowl members. Junior Chandler Huddleston, sophomores Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton and freshman
Artemio Villa competed all day and will be traveling back to Topeka February 1 for the semi-finals. This event will be aired on the PBS station after the finals. Stay tuned for more information!
Rolla Scholars bring home trophy The Rolla High School scholars’ bowl team is still undefeated! Rolla went to Hugoton Thursday, January 16, with junior Chandler Huddleston, sophomores Garry Norton and Chandler
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Burrows, and freshmen Brianna Smith and Jonathan Madison. This team brought home the first place trophy again. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
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Mary Courtney took freshmen scholars’ bowl team members Teagan Simmons, Brianna Smith and Jonathan Madison to Sublette Saturday, January 18 to compete.
The team won two games and lost two close ones, with only the three players. They are sure to be a force as they gain experience. Congratulations and keep practicing!
Rolla Rec to host basketball tournament Rolla Recreation Commission will be hosting a third and fourth grade basketball tournament January 25. If you would like to have your
teams participate, please contact the Rolla Rec Commission at 593-4433 and leave a message.
Rolla Rec offers basketball camp The Rolla Recreation Commission and the High School Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches will be hosting basketball skills camp free of charge for all girls and boys in the third through sixth
grades February 1, February 8, February 15, March 1, March 8, and March 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn skills necessary for the basketball court. Join the team!
Taylor earns Bachelor of Science degree from OPSU Megan Taylor of Rolla graduated from Oklahoma Panhandle State University with a Bachelor of Science
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PUBLIC NOTICE Moscow High School boy’s basketball team is doing a great job. Keep up the great work boys.
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Above — It is a wonderful display of good sportsmanship between Rolla and Moscow Junior High girls. Great job to both teams Monday night in the last games of the season. The community is proud of the MJH girls.
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At right — Moscow Junior High boys finish their basketball year 12-1 with their win over Rolla Monday night. Good job boys! The community is proud of you. The coaches do a fantastic job and are appreciated.
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“Purple Christmas Bulb” by LeAnn Akins is second place winner in the January photo contest of the Hugoton Camera Club.
LeAnn Akins takes first place with “Explosion” in the January photo contest of the Hugoton Camera Club.
NOTICE As of December 30, 2013, O.D.’s SHOP will be officially closing during regular business hours as we are going to close our doors and semi-retire. We will be available on an on-call business only. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN PARTS AND SERVICE ON COUNTRY CLIPPER MOWERS WE HAVE SOLD. Also, we will still sharpen chain saw chains and do some repair work. To set up an appointment, call 620-541-1863 or 620-428-6063. We want to thank the general public and community of Stevens County for their trust and business over the last 13+ years.
Judy Hickert captures a bit of Christmas spirit and third place with “Anticipation” in the January photo contest of the Hugoton Camera Club.
Time is running out! If you want to nominate someone for the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and/or Lifetime Achievement awards for 2013, your nomination must be received in the Chamber office by January 31, 2014. These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at our Annual Awards Banquet Saturday, April 26, 2014. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce to be considered. This Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Winter Wonderland Arts, Crafts and Vendor Festival will be at the Stevens County Fairground. There will be over 40 booths for your enjoyment. Concessions stand are to benefit Stevens County 4H. The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce is hosting their fifth Annual “Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka”. Each year the group (of which the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is a member) hosts Kansas State Senators and State Representatives in the capitol city during the legislative session. This event will be Monday, January 27, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is to introduce the legislators to Southwest Kansas business and community leaders. It is open to all southwest Kansas business entities, and all community leaders are invited and encour-
Helium Litigation Scholarships available The Board of Directors of the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for the Fall semester of 2014. The fund was established in 1992 in the wake of the litigation regarding helium processed from natural gas produced from the Hugoton Field in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Under the guidelines estab-
lished by the Scholarship Fund Board, incoming college freshmen from this area will be selected to receive scholarships for the Fall semester of 2014. The successful scholarship applicants will be eligible to annually renew their scholarships in pursuit of a college degree. The scholarship amount is determined by available funds. In 2013 the scholarship amount was set at $1,000. To be eligible, applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: the Southwest Kansas counties of Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Stevens, Seward and Morton; the Oklahoma Panhandle counties of Texas, Beaver and Cimarron; or the Texas Panhandle counties of Moore, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree and Hutchinson. Further, the prospective scholarship recipi-
ents must be students who will be engaged in agricultural, environmental or energy related studies at an accredited college, university or junior college. The Board will accept scholarship applications from students, who will be eligible for scholarship funds beginning with the 2014 Fall semester. The deadline for such applications is February 1, 2014. For more information, please Contact The Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund, Inc. at P.O. Box 248, Hugoton, Kansas 67951, call 620-544-4333, or email at erick.nordling @nordlinglawcom. The application form, along with information about the scholarship program is also available online at www.swkroa.com under Forms & Publications. Submitted by The Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE aged to attend. No reservations are needed. Contact the Chamber office if you would like more information about this event. Legislative Updates have been scheduled for February 15, March 15 and April 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. The public is invited to attend to find out what is happening this year in the Kansas Legislature. The Chamber of Commerce was very excited to share in the Open House of Caring Connections last Sunday, January 19. This is an absolutely wonderful addition to the Stevens County community. It is so wonderful the members of Trinity Baptist Church have opened up their church to allow this business to be housed in their facility. If you are in need of daycare for your children, be sure to give Caring Connections a call. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and Stevens County Economic Development Web site www.stevenscoun tyks.com is a great place to view a calendar of events going on in the County. I have just put information about two upcoming programs that might be of interest to some of the residents of Stevens County. One of those events is “Growing Rural Businesses” starting Thursday, January 16. Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Ford County Economic Development, NetWork Kansas and Dodge City Community College is launching an entrepreneurial certificate program. For more information about this and other events of interest to our community, be sure to visit our Web site. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages Get Hugoton! and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Give us a LIKE on Facebook. Chamber Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money stays in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
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Six “Scouters” from Cimarron River District, Boy Scouts of America, were recognized as 2013 Leaders of the Year. The 2013 Cubmaster of the Year is Patty Volden, Cubmaster of Pack 43, Liberal. Scoutmaster of the Year for 2013 is Kelly Brown, Scoutmaster of Troop 142, Sublette. Elizabeth Irby of Troop 73 is the 2013 Unit Committee Member of the Year. The 2013 Unit Commissioner of the Year is Pete Lux of Elkhart. Mark Robison from Forgan is the 2013 District Committee Member of the Year. Each awardee was nominated by “Scouting” peers. Patty Volden of Pack 43, Liberal was awarded the highest honor a Scouting District can present to a “Scouter”, The District Award of Merit was presented to her by Santa Fe Council Executive Michael Stewart. The opening was the Pledge of Alliagiance by John Wayne followed by the Prayer and a moment of silence for “Scouters” who had passed on. Top popcorn sellers were Pack 43 and Troop 73, both from Liberal. Individual popcorn sellers were Kyle Waggenseller, Troop 73, Liberal, with first; Ayden Harper, Pack 189, Hugoton with second and third was Dammion Brown from Pack 43, Liberal.
All “Scouters” and their spouses were recognized and presented a Thank You writing pen. Shelly Salley-Jarrett, SPSR Camp Director spoke about the events that happened the day of the fire at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch. Two Eagle Scouts, not present but mentioned, were Jake Hale, Troop 191, Ulysses and Jacob Martin, Hugoton Troop 189. Michael Stewart, Santa Fe Trail Council spoke about the
merits of leadership in youth and adults. Ted Bansemer presented the District Chair Minute about remembering events and the ones to remember are not world events but teachers, parents and Scout leaders. Drawings took place throughout the evening with a Philmont Scout Ranch limited addition belt buckle as the grand prize. Liberal Trinity Faith Church hosted the event and the church ladies prepared the meal.
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@ YOUR LIBRARY Your Information Source for 100 Years
History From The Hermes
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
Compiled by Ruthie Winget
TEMPORARY LIBRARY HOURS ENDING Beginning Monday, February 3, 2014, the library will revert to normal winter hours. We will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. ARTIST EXHIBIT The annual artist exhibit will begin Monday, February 3. The exhibit is open to all mediums and ages of artists. Forms are available online, or you may stop in the library to pick up paper forms. CELEBRATE 100 The Adult Winter Reading Program, “Celebrate 100”, is a kickoff for the SCL centennial celebration. Participants may continue to register to participate in the program, which runs through March 21, 2014. Books may be entered individually, or BINGO cards may be filled out for additional awards. SNOW MANY BOOKS The kids’ winter reading program will end Friday, January 31. Kids, you still have time to turn in reading logs to earn awards! CIRCLE TIME Circle Time began again Wednesday, January 22. There are openings available. Circle time is every Wednesday at
Emersyn has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing an excellent job Emersyn!
10:30 a.m. Register at the SCL. MANGO Do you need help learning a new language? Want to improve a second language? Try Mango. Available through the State Library of Kansas and the Stevens County Library. A Kansas Library Card is required, and is available for free at the SCL.
Colter has completed 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Colter!
Raymond has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Raymond! Stop by the library to get your little one started on a lifetime of reading!
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Kilah Bond recently graduated from Kansas State University at the 2008 fall commencement ceremonies in December. She was recognized with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology through the Arts and Sciences Department. Construction is continuing on the city pool’s new bath house. The project is set to be completed in March. Thursday, January 29, 2004 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walkemeyer celebrated their Golden Wedding Aniversary January 23, 2004. They were married in Cold Springs, Ok., January 23, 1954. They have lived and farmed near Hugoton nearly all their fifty years together. Thursday, January 27, 1994 Kerri Passmore, a junior at Southwest College, completed a recent trip to New York City over Christmas break. The trip was an opportunity for four students to not only see the largest city in the United States, but to experience the life of people living there. Thursday, January 26, 1984 Billy Bell, Moscow sophomore, was a unanimous choice for the all-tournament boys’ team of the Santa Fe Trail League Basketball. Marcy Leeper, a freshman student at Panhandle State University is one of eleven candidates for the title of Miss Panhandle State. She is being sponsored by the PSU band. Thursday, January 31, 1974 After operating Bloodhart
Bloodhart Drug as it looked in 1935. It is not known who the people in the picture are. Taken from the January 31, 1974 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper. Drug for more than thirty-five years, Farris McClung, or “Mac” as he is affectionately called, has sold his interest of the building to his partner Richard Marquardt. Thursday, January 30, 1964 The congregation of the First Southern Baptist Church will meet in the new building for the first time Sunday. The church is located at the corner of First and Northeast Avenue. Rev. John Williams is the pastor. Thursday, January 29, 1959 Hugoton is to have a bowling alley is the statement of Steve Akers, who is remodeling his building on East Sixth Street to accommodate six alleys. Thursday, January 28, 1954 Eugene Tush of Garnett, a recent graduate of Emporia
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City SOCIAL SECURITY TEASES YOUR BRAIN January is International Brain Teasers Month. What better time than now to test your knowledge and learn a few things at the same time? With that in mind (pun intended), tease your brain with these bits of Social Security trivia. Brain Teasers: 1. When was the Social Security Act signed into law, and who signed it? 2. Who received the very first Social Security check? (Careful - this may be a trick question!) 3. When did Social Security begin paying disability benefits? 4. Who received the first Social Security monthly check? (Not the same person as in question number two!) 5. When did Social Security begin paying Supplemental Security Income benefits, or SSI? 6. Is there any significance to the digits in your Social Security number - or are they just random? Answers: 1. The Social Security Act was signed into law August 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In fact, we even have a picture of it at www.socialsecurity.gov/his tory/fdrsign.html. 2. The first person to receive a Social Security payment was Ernest Ackerman. But he did not receive a monthly benefit. During the start-up period of Social Security, between January 1937 and December 1939, people who paid into the system received a lump-sum payment when they retired. Mr. Ackerman got a whopping lump-sum payment of 17 cents. Not bad considering he only contributed a nickel. 3. Although there were discussions about disability benefits between Congress and the White House as early
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as 1936, Social Security disability benefits did not become law until 1956. Learn more about disability benefits and how they can help at www.socialsecurity.gov/dis ability. 4. Ida May Fuller was the first person to receive a regular monthly Social Security payment. Her monthly payment was more than Ernest Ackerman’s lump sum. Beginning January 31, 1940, she received $22.54 each month. She collected benefits (with no payment increase for the first ten years) until she passed away at the age of 100, in 1975. 5. Social Security began making SSI payments in 1974. SSI pays benefits to people who have low income, limited resources, and who are 65 or older, disabled or blind. Learn more about how SSI can help at www.socialse curity.gov/ssi. 6. Whether the digits in your Social Security Number have any meaning depends when it was originally issued to you. Until June 2011, the first three digits were assigned based on the geographical region in which the person resided. Generally, numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving westward. So people on the east coast have the lowest numbers and those on the west coast have the highest numbers. The remaining six digits in the number are more or less random and facilitated the manual bookkeeping operations that began with the creation of Social Security in the 1930s. As of June 2011, all numbers are randomly assigned without regard to region. Want to learn more about Social Security and the agency’s history? There’s more to enjoy on Social Security’s history page. Tease your brain at www.socialsecurity. gov/history.
State Teachers College, has been employed by Hugoton Rural High School to fill a vacancy in the teaching staff. Friday, January 25, 1929 We understand that T.B. Porter, our popular druggist, will begin the erection of a new store building in the early spring. This building will be built on the present corner that has been the lo-
cation of the Rexall Store for many years. Friday, January 25, 1924 You should order your new Ford car now for only $295.00. 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.
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Current Openings at Stevens County Hospital, Medical Clinic • Stevens County Healthcare is accepting applications for Full-time Certified Nurse Aides to work at Pioneer Manor. These positions are for all shifts, including days, nights and weekends. We offer competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package. Qualified applicants must have current Kansas CNA licensure. • Stevens County Healthcare is seeking highly qualified candidates for Part-time employment in the Health Information Management department of the Stevens County Hospital. Applicants must be computer proficient, detail-oriented, and have a strong knowledge of medical terminology. This position is three days per week and includes a full benefits package. • Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Part-time Housekeepers to work at the Hospital. These positions are 32 hours each week and include a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. • Stevens County Hospital is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. • Stevens County Hospital is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas license, be a registered ARRT, and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-rays and CT exams without supervision. If you are interested please contact Diane Porter in Human Resources at 620-544-6141 or send your resume to 1006 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. • Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to work at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than 20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 23, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULYNA JO WISE, DECEASED NO. 14 PR 3 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on January 15, 2014, in this Court by Robert E. Wise, as executor named in the will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament, dated January 19, 2010, of Paulyna Jo Wise, deceased, which duly authenticated copy of such will is filed with the petition, and for his appointment as executor of said will and estate, to serve without
bond, and for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to him as executor. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 14th day of February, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Robert E. Wise, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 23, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE C. SHERWOOD, (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 14 PR 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Josephine Ann Peartree and Robert C. Sherwood, Co-Executors of the will and estate of Josephine C. Sherwood, deceased, also known as Josephine Cook Sherwood and Josephine Amanda Sherwood, have filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament of Josephine C. Sherwood, deceased, dated September 8, 1980, and other probate proceedings admitting the same to probate in County Court of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 12265-P. The Petition alleges, among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situated in Stevens, Seward and Pratt County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioners pray the Court for an
order admitting the authenticated copy of the decedent’s will and the proceedings had in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, Cause No. 12265-P to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Will to Probate and Record, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, Josephine C. Sherwood, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent=s will and for further relief. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before February, 14 2014, at 9:30 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. Josephine Ann Peartree Robert C. Sherwood Co-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioners
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SBA economic injury disaster loans available to Kansas small businesses Small, nonfarm businesses in 45 Kansas counties and neighboring counties in Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for lowinterest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought that began November 15, 2013, in the following primary counties,” announced Tanya N. Garfield, Acting Director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations CenterWest. Primary Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Decatur, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Pawnee, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita; Neighboring Kansas counties: Barber, Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Osborne, Russell, Smith
and Stafford; Neighboring Colorado counties: Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Prowers and Yuma; Neighboring Nebraska counties: Dundy, Franklin, Furnas, Harlan, Hitchcock and Red Willow; Neighboring Oklahoma counties: Beaver, Cimarron, Harper, Texas and Woods. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said. Small, nonfarm businesses,
Wranglers vote for model meeting The Wranglers 4-H Club met Monday, January 7 for their monthly meeting. The meeting was led by acting president Jacob Bell. Secretary Brooke Hinds called roll, which was answered by “What did you do over Christmas Break”. Brooke then read the minutes from the previ-
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small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4% for businesses and 2.625 % for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small busi-
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ous month. Reports were then given by the officers. McKenzie Hinds stated the Historian book is starting to fill up with good pictures of club members. Garrette Hinds gave the Treasurers report and Raegan Hinds gave the Reporters report. During new business the club voted to have a model meeting for County Club Days February 8, 2014. After all buisness was taken care of, acting vice president Garrette Hinds read the meeting’s program. Jacob Bell then gave a talk about the bucket calf project. For recreation the club played a game called “over and under” provided by Jacob Bell. The meeting was then adjourned. Submitted by Wranglers Club Reporter Raegan Hinds.
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nesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said. By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster on January 15, 2014. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enter-
During the 2013 Kansas Legislative Session a budget was passed reducing the amount Kansas counties received from the Oil and Gas Depletion Trust Fund. Due to a misunderstanding between legislators and counties about when the reduction would be enacted the Governor has decided to increase the payments to counties by $7.5 million in fiscal year 2014. “I understand the confusion and frustration by members of the Kansas House and counties in western Kansas,” said Governor Brownback. “This is why I have agreed to propose increasing the payments to counties.” “I am pleased the Governor is taking steps to assure the intent of the 2013 legislature regarding distribution of oil and gas depletion trust funds to
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counties is being met in his supplemental budget proposal,” said Representative Russ Jennings. “I appreciate the willingness of the Governor and his Budget Director to discuss and consider our request to correct technical errors in bill drafting last year that resulted in confusion and distribution of funds in an amount significantly less than anticipated by counties.” “Several of us worked with the Governor and Legislative Leadership on the Oil and Gas issue over the summer and am pleased the Governor has taken action in his supplemental budget request to fix this important issue for our oil and gas producing counties,” said Representative Kyle Hoffman. “This fund is a very important safety net for the counties and I am pleased that we were
able to work with Governor Brownback to find a solution,” said Representative Don Hineman. “It is important that the counties have funds set aside for the day when the wells finally begin to run out. This agreement insures that money will be there for them.” “I am glad to have been a part of a resolution to clarify legislative intent that is good for my district and Kansans alike,” said Representative Ron Ryckman, Sr. “I appreciate the Governor's support of this program that will help provide current or future property tax relief to many of my constituents and Kansans all across our state. It has been a priority of mine and will continue to be,” said Senator Garrett Love.
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Factors in Wind Erosion Potential on Sparsely Covered Soil Wind erosion rates are often at their highest during the winter and early spring months, primarily November through April. Severe episodes of blowing soil have already occurred in parts of western Kansas, the most recent episode having occurred January 16. When vegetation is insufficient, ridges and large soil clods (or aggregates) are frequently the only means of controlling erosion on large areas. Roughening the land surface with ridges and clods reduces the wind velocity and traps drifting soils. A cloddy soil surface will absorb more wind energy than a flat, smooth surface. Better yet, a soil surface that is both ridged and cloddy will absorb even more wind energy and be even more effective in reducing the potential for wind erosion. Soil crusts and frozen ground also can increase resistance of the surface soil to wind forces, but this effect is only temporary and should not be relied on for erosion control. Crosswind Ridges Crosswind ridges are
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and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster. The deadline to apply for these loans is September 15, 2014.
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prises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information
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formed by tilling or planting across the prevailing wind erosion direction. If erosive winds show no seasonal or annual prevailing direction, this practice has limited protective value. In Kansas, the prevailing winds in the winter are from the north, and in early spring the prevailing winds are from the south. Crosswind ridges at this time of year, therefore, should be in an east-west direction to protect from both northerly and southerly winds. Tillage implements can form ridges and depressions that alter wind velocity. The depressions also trap saltating soil particles and stop avalanching of eroding material downwind. However, soil ridges protrude higher into the turbulent wind layer and are subject to greater wind forces. Therefore, it is important that cloddiness on top on the ridge is sufficient to withstand the added wind force, otherwise they will quickly erode, and the beneficial effects will be lost. Ridging sandy soils, for example, is of little value because the ridges of sand are erodible and soon leveled by the wind. Soil Aggregates and “Cloddiness” Clod-forming tillage produces aggregates or clods that are large enough to resist the wind force and trap smaller moving particles. They are also stable enough to resist breakdown by abrasion throughout the wind erosion season. If clods are large and stable enough, as smaller particles are removed or trapped, the surface becomes stable or “armored” against erosive action. The duration of protection depends on the resistance of the clods to abrasion or changes in the wind direction. Of the factors that affect the size and stability of soil aggregates, most notable is soil texture. Sandy or coarse-textured soils lack sufficient amounts of silt and clay to bind particles
together to form aggregates. Such soils form a single-grain structure or weakly cemented clods, a condition that is quite susceptible to erosion by wind. Loams, silt loams, and clay loams tend to consolidate and form stable aggregates that are more resistant to erosive winds. Clays and silty clays are subject to fine granulation and more subject to erosion. Many other factors also affect aggregate consolidation and stability — climate, including moisture; compaction; organic matter; lime; microorganism activity; and other cementing materials. Any process that reduces soil consolidation also increases erodibility. The persistence of aggregates is greatly affected by the climatic process of wetting and drying, freezing and thawing, or freeze-drying, which generally disintegrates clods and increases erodibility. Mechanical action, such as tillage, animal or machine traffic, and abrasion by saltating soil particles also can affect cloddiness. Tillage may either increase or decrease clods at the surface, depending on the soil condition in the tilled layer and the type and speed of the implement. Repeated tillage usually pulverizes and smooths dry soils and increases their erodibility, especially if done with implements that have an intensive mechanical action, such as tandem disks, offset disks, or harrows. Soil water at the time of tillage also has a decided effect on cloddiness. Research has found that different soils have differing water contents at which soil pulverization is most severe. If the soil is extremely dry or extremely moist, smaller clods are produced than at intermediate water contents. —DeAnn Presley, Soil Management Specialist —John Tatarko, Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS