Kansas Day January 29
Volume 126, Number 4
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Stevens County Commissioner Pat Hall joins the group The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, January 21, 2013 with all members, David Bozone, Pat Hall and James Bell present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the day with a Incoming Stevens County Commissioner Pat Hall is sworn in few of the unofficial highMonday morning by Stevens County Clerk Pam Bensel, before lights. Official minutes will the Commissioners’ meeting opened. be published at a later date. made to go with another the need for the gas lines When this reporter ar- company to get done the in that area still needing to rived, Pat Hall had already quick fixes they had pro- be done. Bob will contact been sworn in for his new vided prices for. Susan will the gas company. The position as Stevens County be in charge of gathering commissioners, Bob JohnCommissioner. prices and details for the son and JC went into execFollowing that, the com- main project that will take utive session. were dis- place a couple months missioners Anis Rodriguez and cussing needed repairs for down the road. some others came in to the courthouse with Susan Minutes were looked talk to the commissioners Schulte. They thoroughly over and approved. about renting the Memodiscussed the need for a The commissioners dis- rial Hall. The commissionnew boiler and immediate cussed the encumbrance ers discussed some problems needing ad- letter from Robert Rich damage that had occurred dressed now. Dave re- from the Stevens County earlier and Anis assured minded everyone they also Fitness Center. Motion was the commissioners she have a roofing issue that is made and approved to ac- had not ever rented the going to have to be ad- cept the encumbrance. hall before. The rules and dressed soon. Susan has JC Cantrell was next on regulations were gone over tried to get in touch with a the agenda. He told of the with the group. Ms. Rolocal business to attend to road being completed driguez assured the men the immediate problems south of Hugoton. The the rules and property with no return calls. It was commissioners discussed would be respected. decided and motion was
Rodney Kelling from the Stevens County EMS and Fire came in to report for his department. He told the commissioners of a recent donation from the Stevens County Medical Foundation. The EMS training classes will be finished in March. They still have 21 people taking the classes and they are doing very well and all are expected to pass. He told the commissioners of a training class planned for this weekend. It will include the burning of an old home out in the country. Rodney also extended an invitation for the commissioners to visit the station. Michael Perry came in to talk to the commissioners. They went into executive session. JC came back in by request from the commissioners. They all went back into executive session. Next meeting will be February 4 but the February 18 meeting will need to be rescheduled due to being Presidents’ Day. The date will be finalized at the February 4 meeting. Meeting adjourned.
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Coats family presents a flag with a history to local VFW Post Monday evening Wendy Coats, with the help of Jimmy Langley, proudly presented an American Flag and a certificate to the Delay / Smith VFW Post #5391 of Stevens County. The flag was given as a gift from First Sergeant Jose Costa-Roca and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Diane Costa-Roca, brother-in-law and sister of Wendy Coats. As Jim helped Wendy present the flag he announced, “This American Flag is dedicated to Delay/Smith VFW Post #5391.” He then read the certificate, “This flag was flown on a combat mission in an AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter in the face of the enemy and bears witness to the capture, detention and interrogation of terrorist forces threatening the freedom of the United States of America and the world. This flag was flown in
Members of the local Delay/Smith VFW Post#5391 accept the presentation from Wendy Coats and her family. Left to right are Barry Crane, Roy Jackson, Vernon Anderson, Wendy, Afghanistan in support of ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ for the men and women who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001 and the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.” The flag was flown and signed by Colonel William K. Gayler, 101st Combat
Above you can see the flag and certificate given as a gift to the Coats family from First Sergeant Jose Costa-Roca and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Diane Costa-Roca, brother-in-law and sister of Wendy Coats, who in turn presented it to the local VFW Post.
Jim Langley, Frankie Thomas and Dr. Alex Neira. Wendy is the wife of Pastor Ben Coats from The Asssembly of God Church in Hugoton.
Aviation Brigade Commander and CW4 Jonathan P. Koziol, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Master Gunner. What an honor for Stevens County’s VFW Post to have in its possession such an honorable
piece of American history and artifact from 9/11 and Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you Wendy, Ben, Madison and Ashley for generously sharing your family’s amazing piece of history.
Wendy’s sister Chief Warrant Officer 3 Diane Costa-Roca and her husband First Sergeant Jose Costa-Roca.
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Candidates are named for April 2 General Election Candidates for the 2013 General Election have been released by County Clerk Pam Bensel. The faces of the City Council of Hugoton might undergo a change, as three new people have filed: Shannon V. Crawford, Dan Corpening and Dean Banker. Incumbents Kim Harper and Gary Baughman also filed for re-election. Incumbents filing for Moscow City Council are James Rawlins and Jon D. Lund. Also filing for City Council is Billy D. Brazeal. USD #210 Board of Education incumbent Stephanie Ann Heger has filed for re-election. Paula M. Rowden and Matthew D. Mills have also filed. Moscow’s USD #209 incumbent Marcus W. Howe has filed for re-election. Also filing are Nathan Meile and Kent Knoll. Deadline to file for City Council or School Board was at 12:00 noon, January 22, 2013. There will not be a Primary Election for 2013. The General Election will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
USD 210 Board of Education meets The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, January 21, 2013 in the HMS Library. Present were Don Beesley, Martin Daharsh, Nancy Honig, Todd Gayer, Doug Martin and Stephanie Heger. Barry Hittle was absent. Also present were Traci Shields, Mark Crawford, Elise Heger, Tiffany Boxum, Lance Custer, Howard Barton, Gregg Errebo, Chelle Leininger, Nancy Johnson, Clint Merritt and Kay McDaniels. The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, told the board the district had a really good Professional Development day Monday. The teachers did an outstanding job on their focus. The day also included skills pointer training. This is a system to identify student strengths and weaknesses to inform teachers of needed areas of academic and skill focus. Elise reported about the College and Career Readiness committee’s work on a framework to help Parent/Teacher conferences in February be more informative about their child’s progress in all areas, not just grades. Heger also talked about the district’s MAP goals. She said 65% of students in grades third-eleventh will meet their growth targets in math and 50% of students in grades thirdeleventh will meet their growth targets in reading. She also showed the board where the school stands regarding testing in math and reading. Valedictorian and Salutatorian Review Committee Chair Chelle Leininger and Parent Representative Nancy Johnson showed the board their recommendations. Their main recommendations would take effect with the class of 2016. Chelle talked about the current curriculum requirements and the State Scholars’ curriculum. Nancy and Chelle talked about the different ways to determine the “vals” and “sals.” They also talked about recognizing the top ten percent of the class in two ways. The first is to continue to recognize the top 10% of students no matter what classes are taken. A second and new recognition would be for those students taking a HHS Scholar’s Curriculum and finishing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Superintendent Mark Crawford brought up an editorial featured in Monday’s Hutchinson News. He encouraged everyone to read this article related to school funding. Mark Continued to page 3
Governor’s School Efficiency Task Force issues its final recommendations Monday The Governor’s School Efficiency Task Force issued its final recommendations Monday of how Kansas can get more funding into classrooms and less in administration and overhead costs. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback formed the task force to analyze education funding, examine how to spend it more efficiently, and research best practices on using savings in the classroom. “It is our hope that this report will assist the Governor and the Kansas Legislature in their policymaking decisions, and that it will result in more efficient and effective Kansas public schools," Task Force Chairman Ken Willard said. The task force listened to presentations for education spending from various stakeholders including Kansas State Department of Education officials, school board representatives, service center administrators, and superintendents. Individually, members of the task force conversed with teachers, district officials, and board members from many different parts of the state to further their comprehension of the issues at stake. Chairman Willard said the 12 recommendations made by the task force range from budgeting processes, to spending requirements, to administration realignment and training. • Establish a statutorily-required two-year school funding cycle. Continued to page 3
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Home Country writings from Slim Randles The problem was Billy, you see. Billy’s our town dog, ever since Sally passed away quietly on Doc’s porch, and Billy’s owner, Stewart Simpson, died two weeks later. The people who inherited Stew’s house didn’t particularly enjoy having Billy around, and Billy appeared to feel the same way about them, so he became our dog. By which I mean everyone’s dog. People in town fed him whenever he came around, so there wasn’t a problem that way. Matter of fact, he’d gained a few extra pounds by riding the grub line. His job, as official town dog, was to be colorful, which he was, to greet tourists, which he did, and to escort the children to school, which he accomplished every weekday. Saturdays he’d show up at the school, look around, then go back downtown and see if there were any tourists who needed guidance. The problem was, it was now winter and cold, and Billy is a short-haired coonhound and shivers a lot. But he’s our dog, and our responsibility, and that’s why the high school boys in woodshop took over. First they held a design contest, to see who could lay out the best house possible for Billy. Two of the guys even measured him first, because you’d want the thing to be cozy, but not crowded. Then when the winning design was chosen, they set to work. In a week’s time, Billy had the
best-insulated, classiest dog house in town. It could withstand zoning changes, hurricanes and atomic attack. They took it down to the crossing where the school kids were each weekday and leveled out a place for it under a shade tree. Then they threw some kibbles in it to get Billy to go in. Billy ate the kibbles and curled up and lay down in there and there were smiles all over town. The boys from woodshop received congratulations from the multitudes, and the project was declared a success. And when darkness fell and the wind began out of the east, Billy walked over to Mrs. Sandiford’s house and scratched on the door. She let him in and he jumped up on the couch with her two cats, Boots and Desdemona, and sighed. Love comes in all forms. ------Read free samples of Slim’s books at www.slimrandles.com. This is who and where we are. Rattle the ol’ cage any time at all. Slim Randles - Home Country - 7308 Painted Pony Trail NW - Albuquerque, NM 87120 505-306-6009 cell Email: home country8@gmail.com or ol_slim@yahoo.com. Visit www.slimrandles.com (to set up speaking engagements or for questions about books.)
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Don’t forget! Get your flu shot at the Stevens County Health Department. Call 544-7177 for more information. 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 RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. 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. Friday afternoons - Stevens County Library will show a movie for community children from 3:35 to 5:00 p.m. Contact Stacey at the SCL for more information 620-544-2301. 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.
December 22 - January 27 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “They Also Ran: The Presidential Hopefuls,” examining the presidential candidates who didn’t get elected. It offers a fascinating look at American politics, the men who gave the president a run for his money, and those who returned to win a later election. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Call 620-846-2527 for more information. January 19-26 - Local artists over the age of 18 are invited to enter their artwork in the Main ARTery’s “See What I Hear” exhibit. The Main ARTery is located at 103 S. Main in Ulysses. Contact Jeani Gustafson for more information at 620424-3828. You can also visit their Web site at w w w . M a i n A R T e r y Kansas.com. January 2-March 22 - Stevens County Library’s adult winter reading program “Let It Snow.” Adults and high school students may participate. Visit the SCL or call 620-544-2301 for more information. January 23-February 4 - Sign up for the Hugoton Rec Commission’s first and second grade girls’ basketball clinic at HRC, 211 S. Madison. The clinic will meet February 4-7 from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at HRC. There is a small fee to attend. January 25 - Stevens County Library will host a movie for community kids from 3:35 to 5:00
Kathryn “Kay” Epp Word has been received of the death of Kathryn M. “Kay” Epp of Turpin, Ok. Mrs. Epp passed from this life Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal at the age of 65. She was born April 3, 1947 to Frank Rotolo and the former Marie Ellen Waller in Pueblo, Co. Visitation will be Thursday, January 24 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home at 1212 West Second in Liberal. The family will re-
ceive friends Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second Street, Liberal, Ks 67901. Kay is the sister of Frankie Rotolo of Hugoton.
p.m. January 25-26 - High School Quest TV Round at Topeka January 26 - Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School will host the 2013 Senior Shootout Free throw competition open to any senior who does not intend to play college sports. For more information & to register, visit www.allsaints days.com. - Dermot Community will host their monthly supper at the Dermot School at 7:00 p.m. January 27 - Church of God will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus will host their annual Free Throw Championship at 2:00 p.m. at Hugoton Middle School West Gym. For more information, contact Will Schnittker at 544-2693. - Chocolate Cake Day January 28-29 - Stevens County Library will be setting up their annual Textile Exhibit. Entry forms are available online at stevenscountylibrary. com or at the front desk at SCL. Please contact Eunice at the SCL by calling 620544-2301. January 28-February 1 - Hugoton High School Homecoming Week - Rolla High School Homecoming Week January 28-February 23 - Main ARTery, 103 S. Main in Ulysses will be showing their “See What I Hear” exhibit with artwork contributed by local artists. January 29 - Kansas Day January 30-February 28 - Stevens County Library’s annual Textile Exhibit will feature the works of local artists. It will be open during regular library hours. January 31 - Deadline to enter registrations for official Kansas Sampler Festival program. The event will be hosted by Liberal Convention and Tourism Bureau May 4-5, 2013. Contact Sally Fuller at 620-6260171 to find out more. February 1 - Lone Star Friends Church will host their annual Ground Hog Supper from
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, January 15, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, Eleventh and Monroe, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Jackson, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Fire Department Assist, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, January 16, 2012 • Suicidal Subject, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Notified Parents, Sergeant Johnson • Semi Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, Sixth and Monroe,
Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, January 17, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, 700 Block of South Main, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Activity, 600 Block of South Monroe, Investigated, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block of South Monroe, Asked Them to Move the Vehicle, Officer Crane Friday, January 18, 2012 • Welfare Check, 300 Block of West Seventh, Subject Okay, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West Ninth, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Released Dog, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Pit Bull Mix, 300 Block of West Fourth, Gave Subject a Warning,
ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Polk, Dog Impounded, Officer LamatscH Saturday, January 19, 2012 • Released Dog, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Missing Dog, 400 Block of East Fifth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Suicidal Subject, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Subject Was Hospitalized, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Missing Dog, Found By Owner, Officer Hagman Sunday, January 20, 2012 • Pop Can Thrown, 100 Block of South Wilson, Spoke to Kids’ Parents, Officer Lamatsch
5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Lone Star is located 14 miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51. - Deadline to apply for Fall 2013 Helium Litigation Scholarship. Forms are available online at http://www.swkroa.com. Call 620-544-4333 or email erick.nordling@nordlinglaw.c om for more information. - Stevens County Library will host a movie for community children from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Deadline for 2013 graduates to apply for a scholarship from Pioneer Electric. Visit www.pioneerelectric. coop for more information or to fill out an application. NO late applications. - Girl Scout Cookie sales begin! - Deadline for high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a free trip from Pioneer Electric. Visit www.pioneerelectric.coop for more information and to apply. NO late applications. February 1-May 1 - Moscow’s Community weight-loss program “Biggest Loser.” Contact Rusty at the MRC for more information - 620-598-2995. February 2 - Groundhog Day Hugoton’s United Methodist Men will host their annual Ground Hog Supper at Memorial Hall. All the fixings will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. February 3 - Church of Christ will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. February 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office. February 4-7 - Hugoton Recreation Commission will host a Basketball Clinic for first and second grade girls from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. February 5 - Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science will host an information and recruitment meeting at the Liberal Memorial Library, 519 N. Kansas in Liberal at 6:00 p.m. Sessions are free and students from seventh grade through sophomore year in high school are encouraged to attend. Space is limited, please RSVP by visiting w w w . f h s u . e d u / kams/meeting or calling 785-628-4690.
NOTICE All doorways in the hospital will be locked during the weekend (including the main entrance) except during Saturday clinic times. The clinic door will be unlocked Monday morning. Visitors must enter through the ER during this time.
Obituaries Jonni Pepper The death of Jonni Jae Pepper of Garden City has been learned. Mr. Pepper passed from this life Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Garden City. He was 48.
Born February 1, 1964, Jonni was the son of Jack E. Pepper and the former Sara Amerine. Jonni was raised and attended school in Lakin, where he lived most all of his life. October 18, 1986 Jonni and Tina Krieg were married in Lamar, Co. She survives. Early in his life Jonni hauled hay and worked as a tire man for the Syracuse and Lakin Co-ops, and Big R of Lamar, before becoming self-employed. His businesses included Pepper Automotive, Big Jon’s Welding, J&T Bait Shop and Pepper Trailer Court and Rentals.
Mr. Pepper was a man of faith and was baptized in the First Christian Church of Lakin. He loved riding Harley’s, fishing, hunting, racing Ford race cars, playing guitars and most importantly, spending time with his family. Jonni expecially enjoyed many years as a member of Jack Pepper and the Rythm Rangers Dance Band. Besides his wife, Jonni is survived by his children, Lorena Marie Pepper of Deerfield, and Jake Jae Pepper and Jessica Jane Pepper both of Garden City; his parents of Lakin; sister Mona Lisa Wohlenhaus and husband Bill of Wiley, Co.; and his brother Jack R. Pepper and wife Amy of Lakin. Jonni was preceded in death by his brother Jason Pepper. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2013 at the Lakin United Methodist Church with Rev. Rita Stockton and Rev. Tod Anthony officiating. Burial followed in the Lakin Cemetery. The family requests memorials be given to the Jonni Jae Pepper Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin. Condolences may be emailed to garnandfh@sbc global.net.
Robert “Shorty” Walker Death has claimed the life of Robert P. “Shorty” Walker, 73, of Hugoton. Shorty passed from this life Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his residence. The son of Georg Walker and the former Thelma Jacobson, he was born October 5, 1939 in Chicago, Il. Shorty was raised by his Uncle Robert Walker and later his sister Eleanor Walker came to Hugoton to take care of him. He loved to talk to his family and friends. He would collect baseball caps, watches and balloons and enjoyed TV and radio. Survivors include seven brothers, George Walker of Denver, Co., Tim Walker and wife Betty of Lakewood, Co., Steven Walker of Aurora, Co., Jonathan Walker and wife Ann of Newton Ville, Ma., Gregory Walker of Denver, Co., Thomas Walker and wife Sue of West Minster, Co. and Kenneth Walker of California;
three sisters, Beverly Lohn of Salem, Or., Gloria Waters of Atlanta, Ga. and Eleanor Walker of Hugoton; his many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Shorty was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Octavia Walker and Marie Christian Walker; and one brother, David Matthew Walker. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, January 21, 2013 at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Robert Rich and Pastor Steve Hittle presiding. Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Special Olympics and Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Memorials may be mailed in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Mae Coffman Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember and honor Lillie Mae Coffman. Mrs. Coffman passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. She was 84. Born April 12, 1928 in Beaver County, Ok., she was the daughter of Lee Roy Coffman and the former Clara G. Carter. Lillie worked at the Golden Derrick and was the night auditor for the Gateway Inn for 17 years, retiring in the mid 90's. She was a volunteer Sheriff's deputy and a member of the VFW. Survivors include her two
daughters, Permelia Clark and husband Jerald of Moscow and Lois Lewis and husband Bill of Houston, Tx.; her brother; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Lillie Mae was preceded in death by a son, Vernon "Locke" Cox. Graveside services were attended Tuesday afternoon in the Liberal Cemetery with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding. The family suggest memorials to The Legacy in Ulysses or Pioneer Manor in Hugoton in care of Miller Mortuary.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity January 14 through January 20. Fire Department Hugoton Station Saturday, January 19 6:58 p.m. called to a quarter mile east of Highway 51 and Road 20 for an unreported controlled burn.
Fire Department Moscow Station Saturday, January 19 6:58 p.m. called to a quarter mile east of Highway 51 and Road 20 for an unreported controlled burn. Ambulance Activity Two medical runs and three transfers.
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Kansas’ largest traveling festival is accepting applications The Kansas Sampler Festival, taking place in Liberal May 4 and 5, 2013, is accepting registrations for the state's largest traveling festival. The deadline to be included in the official program guide is January 31. Registrations will still be accepted after that date but late entries may not be listed. Host-
ing the festival is the Liberal Convention & Tourism Bureau. Sally Fuller, director, can be contacted at 620-6260171, email: tourism@cityofliberal.org or go to www.visitliberal.com. In its twenty-fourth year, the festival provides the public all there is to see, do, taste, hear, buy and learn in
Kansas. The Kansas Sampler Festival was designed to bring communities and attractions from all over the state together to make it easy for the public to discover day trip possibilities. Kansas Sampler is a festival like no other in Kansas whether you are looking for hiking trails, historic sites,
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American Legion Auxiliary discusses poppy order The American Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Hedy Lairmore for their January meeting. Though there were few members present, the meeting was conducted as usual. A letter was read informing the unit of the passing of two of the district officers, Presi-
dent Mary Nelson and Secretary Treasurer Dolores Shugart. Both passed away in December and will certainly be missed. The poppies needed for Poppy Day in May have to be ordered in January. This gives the hospitalized veterans plenty of time to make
Harold will celebrate 81 years Harold Mueller will be celebrating his eighty-first birthday this Saturday, January 26, as he recuperates in the hospital in Wichita. Please wish him a happy birthday and speedy recovery by sending a card to: Harold Mueller c/o Family Health and Rehabilitation Center 639 S. Maize Court Room 202 Wichita, Ks. 67209 Have a great birthday and get well soon, Harold! Our thoughts are with you.
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the poppies. The poppies were ordered. Through the years, the Hugoton people have been very generous in their donations to wear a poppy. Sunflower Girls State was discussed. The unit hopes to
send two girls as they have done every year. Chairman Kathy Pate will be in charge of making arrangements. Following the meeting, refreshments were served.
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 6.4 cents per gallon
lower than the same day one year ago and are 3.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "While gasoline prices have seemingly remained virtually unchanged in many areas across the U.S. in the last week, that has meant that some areas are still seeing prices remain much lower than a year ago," said Gas Buddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Gasoline prices in the Rockies generally remain under their year ago levels, with the lowest price in the country in Laramie, Wy., where gasoline has plunged to $2.35 per gallon. The national average now lags prices one year ago by nine cents per gallon, which is a more optimistic start to the year than I would have expected," DeHaan said. Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
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School Board Continued from page 1 talked about the recent three Kansas judge panel decision, Gannon vs. the State of Kansas, in which the ruling may force the Kansas legislatures to raise the base state aid funding per student to adhere to the current law. This level is $4,492; however, currently the state is only providing $3,838 per student and is in violation of the previous Kansas Supreme Court “Montoy” ruling. “If the state funded USD 210 at this level, our BOE could reduce our Local Option Budget by 7 mills and still have the exact same budget total.” Mark was happy with the ruling, but admitted the Governor and Tea Party majority would appeal and nothing will change for over a year. The Governor has also said he will push for a constitutional amendment to remove the courts from interfering with school finance. Primary school principal Mrs. Boxum talked to the board about the safety school issues during January School Safety Week. Boxum and the teachers practiced bus and bicycle safety, lock down drills, and the normal fire and tornado drills. Boxum and Barton both worked to make sure doors are quickly pulled shut during the drills. Intermediate school principal Mr. Barton also updated the board about their evacuation plans.
Middle school principal Mr. Custer discussed HMS’s lock down drills conduct for seventhtwelfth grade. There are two levels of drills. One, to simply clear the hallways for the drug dog and a higher level drill for when an intruder may be present. The middle school and high school also has several plans for evacuating the premises. High school principal Mr. Errebo informed the board of Saturday school this week. It will be the first of two sessions for this nine weeks. Presently, ten or twelve kids are on the list due to incomplete assignments. He also told the board about a new high school link on Web site. They are trying to keep it as up to date as possible. The Homecoming dance has been cancelled. High Plains Education Cooperative report was given by Doug Martin. He went to a meeting last Thursday and some of the topics included common core and test scores. News from Topeka included the governor’s budget. Superintendent Crawford reported the Governor’s budget came out recently and it looks better than expected; however, it still has to be voted on and passed. Mark feels the Governor is going to need to play the role of moderate now in order to find the revenue to fund schools. “Our state revenue is a three legged stool, with
income, property and sales taxes making up the three legs. Governor Brownback severed the income tax leg. This grand experiment may work or it may crash, but essential state services, like the funding of schools must continue. He is going to need to rob Peter to pay Paul. The state highway fund will take a big hit, and he has said he needs to maintain sales tax at a current, higher than the normal level.” The USD 210 Capital Outlay four year projections are looking good. The Parson’s grant for Hugoton High School was approved to be submitted. The board tabled the motion to accept the recommendation from the Val and Sal Review Committee and change the requirements for this award beginning with the class of 2016. The board approved the motion to declare surplus, old second and third grade curriculum materials as donations for Haiti School. Also approved was a one semester early graduation for a HHS student. The board approved plan to re-convene the Facility Visioning Committee to meet and analyze short and long term district facility needs. The meeting was adjourned.
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School Efficiency Task Force Continued from page 1 • Place a priority emphasis on the timely transfer of state payments to school districts in June and January. • Conduct a study to reevaluate the state’s open-ended obligation to equalization of school construction bond issues to provide the state with better visibility from a budgeting perspective • Conduct a study on implementing a state data management and accounting system that is integrated with K-12 school systems and post-secondary institutions for streamlined educational reporting of data flow/administrative processes. • Restructure the operating parameters associated with the Capital Outlay Fund • Revise/narrow the Professional Negotiations Act to prevent it from hindering operational flexibility/resource assignment. • Legislatively eliminate, reduce, and consolidate the statutory cash reserve ac-
counts and separate fund accounts that currently exist, thereby ending the “use-it-orlose-it” policy and allowing the funding contained in each fund category to be more broadly spent across the full variety of educational requirements. Accounts that remain, including the General Fund, should be allowed a modest amount of carryover from year to year. • Authorize a study of school district administration personnel structures and positions. Develop a state plan for district-level administrative reorganization and alignment. • Require that a university level finance/accounting/ budget management course be included in the district leadership licensing requirements, if not already included. • Form a task force of education, finance, and legislative members to establish a commonly-accepted definition of “instruction” spending and review the 65% public policy goal
figure. • Place a limitation on duration of due process proceedings for special education hearings. • Conduct an efficiency study/audit of the Kansas State Department of Education. “I want to thank the members of the task force for their work on this important issue. Their insight on how we can get more money into our Kansas classrooms will benefit generations of students to come. I look forward to working with legislators, parents, teachers and administrators in putting these recommendations into practice,” Governor Brownback said. Also included in the Task Force’s report are a number of best practices for reductions in administrative overhead and efficient school spending as well as a representative sampling of input received from Kansans through its online portal.
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HCA heads to robotics competition Saturday, February 9, the Heritage Christian Academy Robotics Team will be going to Liberal for First Lego League’s Competition for a Senior Solution. The Senior Solution is a project where students create an innovative solution to a problem they have identified affecting sen-
ior citizens. They will present their solution at the tournament. In addition to this they will have the robot game. In the robot game, the students program a robot to perform a number of tasks in two and a half minutes. The more tasks completed correctly the more points the team will earn.
The team has learned the basics of programming and is working together to get ready for the tournament. This is the first year Hugoton has had a robotics team. Many sponsors work with First Lego League to inspire students. The Hugoton team is sponsored by NASA.
Girl Scout cookie sales begin February 2 Your favorite cookie entrepreneurs will be out and about in uniform beginning February 2, 2013 selling your favorite cookies: Thin Mints; Caramel deLites; Peanut Butter Patties; Thanks-A-Lots; Peanut Butter Sandwiches; Lemonades; and Shortbreads, and new to the Cookie Sale, Mango Crèmes. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and for many, it is their first en-
trepreneurial venture. Through participating in the cookie program, girls develop five essential skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics. Girl Scout Cookies are only sold for six short weeks every year, but the benefits for girls last throughout their entire lives. NEW for the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Sale: • Cookies Now! From the
Hugoton Recreation Commission
1st & 2nd Grade Girls’ Basketball Clinic Clinic will meet
Monday, February 4thThursday, February 7th 3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
at Hugoton Recreation Gym Sign up @HRC offices, 211 S. Madison. January 23th through February 4th Cost $5
very first day of the Cookie Sale, girls will have packages of cookies on hand to sell door-to-door and to family and friends. This means selling, delivering and money collection is done in one easy step! No more taking orders, waiting weeks, then returning for the delivery and collecting money. The Direct Sale condenses all that work into one simple step. Customers are instantly gratified and girls experience immediate success. • National Girl Scout Cookie Day will be recognized Friday, February 8, 2013. This is a day to raise awareness about the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the skills girls learn as well as how to purchase cookies. A new package design shares an inside look to the Girl Scout Cookie sale. • Mango Crèmes! Close your eyes, take a bite, and feel like you're on a tropical island. Mango Crèmes combine a crispy cookie with the taste of mango. No trans fats, hydrogenated oils, or preservativesjust pure island delight! To find cookies in your area visit kansasgirlscouts. org or call 888-686-MINT.
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
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PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
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ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST
February 10 Rolla UMC
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
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Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Since 1977, the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame has inducted 376 outstanding Kansas educators from all over the state for this prestigious award. The Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2013. Teachers or administrators (K-12) can be nominated but nominations must be received by Friday, February 15, 2013. The Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame is the first teachers’ hall of fame in the United States and is located at 603 Fifth Avenue in Dodge City. The Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history and pedagogy of early and current education in Kansas and to honor the great educational staffs throughout the state. The inductee must meet the highest standards and criteria which include: • Taught in Kansas for 25 years
Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
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LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
• Shows evidence of outstanding teaching and or administration • Shows evidence of positive interactions with students and parents • Possesses qualities that set him/her apart from other professionals • Demonstrates continued pursuit of educational opportunities throughout his/her career • Shares ideas by conducting workshops and classes for parents, teachers and/or administrators • Exhibits educational recognition and awards The letters submitted with the nomination form should describe the candidate’s most outstanding characteristics and how the candidate meets these criteria. How do You nominate a teacher to the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame? Go to the KTHF Web site at www.teachershallfame
dodgecityks.org, look to the right side of the Webpage, in red, click on “KTHF Nomination Form,” and print a nomination form. Directions are on that form. Please direct questions to 620-225-1861, or email drs dnns@yahoo.com. One may not nominate one’s own family member. The winners are selected at the March KTHF Board of Directors meeting and recognized at the Induction Ceremony in June in Dodge City with a banquet and daylong activities. Dodge City is the proud home of the first Teachers’ Hall of Fame in the United States and is grateful for the opportunity to recognize exemplary Kansas educators. When you next visit Dodge City, tour the first Teachers’ Hall of Fame in the nation at 603 Fifth Avenue. Submitted by Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame.
@YourYOUR LIBRARY Information Source for 99 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
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to a problem affecting senior citizens. HCA’s team is sponsored by NASA.
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Hugoton’s Heritage Christian Academy’s robotics team will head to Liberal for First Lego League’s Competition to present their solution
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM Read Like a Rock Star, the Kids' Winter Reading Program, ends January 31. Reading logs are available at the circulation desk. This program is for Kindergarten to sixth grade. ADULT WINTER READING
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PROGRAM Fifty patrons are currently signed up for the “Let It Snow” adult winter reading program. This program will run from January 2 through March 22. Adults and kids in high school that wish to participate may read their choice of Stevens County Library books (or online books from the State Library of Kansas) and then enter the titles into a weekly drawing. AND…a basket full of goodies will be awarded to one lucky reader March 22! Winners of the first week’s drawing were Dana Kallenbach, Patricia Rich, and Cathy Wolters. The second week’s winners were Laurie Crawford, Vivian Eves and Joyce Losey. KANSAS READS! A statewide reading and discussion project sponsored by the Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas, Kansas Reads will take place from January 28 through March 20, 2013. Recommended by a committee of librarians, educators, and authors, “Then We Came to the End: A Novel” by Joshua Ferris was selected by the State Librarian Jo Budler, reflecting a special collaboration with the Kansas Humanities Council's statewide "The Way We Worked" initiative. The SCL has two copies of this title currently available for checkout. TEXTILE EXHIBIT The annual Textile Exhibit is fast approaching. If you work in animal, plant, mineral or synthetic fiber, we invite you to share your finished projects at our exhibit. Contact Eunice for details and to register your items. There is also an online registration form available on our website at www.steven scountylibrary.com. Setup will be January 28 - February
1 and the exhibit will run through the end of February. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. When you register, you will receive a reading log bookmark to record the first 100 books your child experiences. After you and your child record 100 books on your reading log bookmark, return the bookmark to the library. For every 100 books your child experiences, he/she will add his/her name to our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten progress chart! Upon the completion of every 100 books, you will receive a new reading log bookmark. Upon reaching 1,000 books, your child will receive a certificate of completion and a small gift. Any child who has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time! 12
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Council discusses centennial celebration, GAAP waiver The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order by Mayor Billy Bell. Council members Jon Lund, Jim Rawlins and Denise Shoff were present. Council members not attending were Linda Shaddix and Bill Suddeth. Others present were Ted and Judy Heaton, Teresa and Brek Colantonio, Stan Finn, Janie Gaskill, Sandy Mitchell and Bryan Muncy. The minutes for the regular meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. were presented and approved unanimously. Financial January's accounts payable were presented. Motion was made and approved unanimously to pay the bills. Treasurer's Report Janie went over the reports. Resident Concerns There were no resident concerns. Antlers Bar and Grill Teresa Colantonio Teresa was at the meeting to tell the council that she had changed Antlers from a Class "B" Club to a Drinking Establishment. Memberships were no
longer required and alcohol may be served Sundays. Sheriffs Report Ted brought in three dangerous and unfit structure reports with photos. The Council will review them. Municipal Court Report Sandy read the municipal court report for this quarter. She will check on the city’s vicious dog ordinance. New Business Billy reported that the city received two bids on garage doors for the shed, but the city would not do that project at this time. Resolution 2013-01 the GAAP Waiver was presented. Motion was made and carried unanimously to approve the Resolution. The Insurance portion of the Employee Benefits and Policies was read and clarification was asked for by the mayor on the term “office visit". After discussion, the council revised the Employees Benefits and Policies by adding the words "hospital costs" so it will now read "In addition to insurance, each fulltime employee will be reimbursed for office visits, hospital costs and prescriptions
paid out of pocket up to $500 with receipt as proof of payment. Any amount remaining at the end of the year will not be paid to the employee." Jim displayed the belt buckle that Satanta created for their centennial celebration. He then presented a drawing by Jill Clinesmith of what one for the City of Moscow would look like. There was much approval from the council. Not knowing how many should be ordered, the council will put the drawing and the information on Facebook and see how many people respond. Sandy reported that many cities do not have cell phones for their employees, but instead reimburse employees for using their own phones. An average amount is $50/month. The city has a contract with Westlink until April of 2014, but after that the city will consider changing how things are done. Old Business Sandy reported that the city had a large water loss in December, but ended the year with a 7.7% loss. It was decided that a separate list of meters that are turned off would be given to the guys each month when reading
meters, so that every meter gets looked at, every month. Sandy stated that Walter Cobb accepted the Council's counter offer to buy the alley to the City round top. She will get the deed ready. There was nothing to report on the City welcome sign repairs. Emails were sent to several companies and none had replied. The council will keep looking. City Superintendent Report Bryan asked about ordering more street signs. Most of the streets that are "Avenue" have signs that say "Street". It was decided to order replacements for these signs when others are ordered. City Clerk Report Sandy mentioned that Jon, Jim and Linda's terms will be up in April. If they are going to run again, they will need to file at the courthouse by noon of January 22. Motion was made and approved unanimously to adjourn.
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MOSCOW NEWS By Sara Cross
If you would like to put something in the paper regarding the Moscow community please contact Sara Cross at 544-3850.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be February 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Celebrate Bernice Norton Appreciation Day The community of Moscow would like to wish their beloved Bernice Norton a very Happy eightieth birthday this Thursday, January 24. Also everyone needs to show her how much she is loved and have a card shower and take a minute to recognize this
wonderful lady, who is "Grandma" to a whole lot of people, not just her family!! Please send cards to Bernice Norton at PO Box 77, Happy Moscow, 67952. Birthday, Bernice! The community loves you and wishs you a very happy day!!
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Moscow High School students wear one blue shoe lace on their right shoe to show their support and love for Harold Mueller. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
The Moscow High School cheerleaders pump up the spirit at the Balko game Friday night. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Sniff out a bargain in the Classifieds! Give Us A Call! 544-4321 Coach Roop talks to his girls during a time out. The Junior High girls’ basketball team ended the season with a 7-7 record. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Coach Johnson talks to his boys during a time out. The Junior High boys ended the season Monday with a record of 9-5! Coaches Roop and Johnson have been assisted by Sherry May this year. Photo courtesy of Sherry May.
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Eagles battle in Orange and Black tournament for fifth place January 17-19 found the Eagles in Colby for the Orange and Black Basketball tournament. To start the tournament Hugoton played Palmer Ridge where they suffered their first defeat. Going into the left side of the bracket the Eagles second game was against Liberal where Hugoton defeated the Redskins and moved toward
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WINTER SPORTS Rene Rubio brings the ball down the court during the game against Palmer Ridge at the start of the tournament.
the fourth/fifth place bracket. Game three for Hugoton was played against Colby and the Eagles lost and took fifth place in the tournament. The Eagles started the tournament Thursday against Palmer Ridge. After the jump Hugoton kept the first quarter close for the first five minutes. Jeison Rodriguez scored the first two points assisted by Henry Villa. By the end of the first quarter Hugoton was down by seven. The second quarter went better for the Eagles adding 12 points but also gave up 18. As the game went into the final quarter most points were coming from free throws for the Eagles. Logan Frederick added a three point shot but was not able to add another one. By the time the game had ended Hugoton had lost to Palmer Ridge, 42 to 58. Hugoton met Liberal Friday and was able to take the win and stay in the tournament. The Eagles played a close first quarter but moved into the lead in the second quarter. With two minutes left in the first half Hugoton was ahead 28 to 13 after Villa made two free throws. Very little scoring was
AJ Scott guards a Palmer Ridge player during the first game of the Colby Orange and Black tournament. done by either team in the third quarter. In the final quarter Hugoton added 14 points while allowing 18 by Liberal. Despite the attempted comeback by the Redskins Hugoton took the win, 46 to 41. Colby was the final game for the Eagles Saturday and was played for the fourth/fifth place. Hugoton was a slow starter in the first quarter only scoring three points while giving up six to Colby. The Eagles did a better job scoring in the second quarter and ended the first half in the lead 11 to 10. Rene Rubio and A. J. Scott each
scored two points near the end of the half giving Hugoton a one point lead going into the second half. By the end of the third quarter Hugoton had lost the lead by two. The final quarter was a close game with both teams taking the lead then losing it. After four minutes Colby landed a three point shot taking the lead. Hugoton tried hard to maintain their lead but the three point shot by Colby put them in the lead for good. Hugoton added seven points in the fourth quarter but allowed 14 to Colby and the fourth place win.
Lady Eagles place fourth at Orange and Black tournament
Reed Rome places third at the Cimarron tourney. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
Israel Montoya wrestles in the 178 pound division for the Hugoton High School wrestlling team. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Sports Schedule Thursday, January 24 Middle School Basketball vs. Liberal West - seventh grade at Liberal West eighth grade at home; 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 25 Wrestling V at Garden City High School; 12:00 p.m. Basketball at Holcomb; 4:45 p.m. Saturday, January 26 Wrestling JV at Larned; 9:00 a.m. High School Basketball JV Tourney at Southwestern Heights; TBA Wrestling V at Garden City; TBA
Monday, January 28 Middle School Basketball vs Dodge City Comanche seventh grade at Home eighth grade at Dodge City Comanche; 4:00 p.m. High School JV Basketball Tourney at Southwestern Heights; TBA Tuesday, January 29 High School Basketball vs. Scott City at Home; 4:45 p.m. Thursday, January 31 Middle School Basketball vs. Dodge City - seventh grade at Dodge City - eighth grade at Home; 4:00 p.m.
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The Lady Eagles traveled to Colby this past week to participate in the Colby Orange and Black Basketball Classic. Starting Thursday Hugoton was pitted against Palmer Ridge where the Lady Eagles took their only loss. Moving into the left side of the bracket Hugoton won against the Scott City Lady Beavers. The last game of the tournament for the Lady Eagles was against Burlington. Hugoton worked the ball well defeating Burlington and taking the fourth place title. Game one against Palmer Ridge was a battle to the end. Hugoton scored 33 points in the game but allowed PR to score 46. The Lady Eagles started out well scoring 10 points in the first quarter but then slowly lost momentum in the next two quarters. This slow down allowed PR to jump into the lead. Hugoton fought back in the final quarter adding 13 points, but the two middle quarters allowed their competition to get the lead and later the win. Ana
Pena scored her only points of the game in the final quarter hitting one three point shot and four out of six free throws. Moving to the left side of the bracket Hugoton played an old rival, Scott City. The Lady Beavers had lost by one point to Liberal and were now playing Hugoton to whom they had lost in a previous game at Scott City. The Lady Eagles got off to a slow start only scoring six points in the first quarter. BayLee Hoskinson scored a three point shot along with three points by Nicole Kinser. The second quarter was where the Hugoton girls started taking care of business adding 14 points and ending the first half with 20. Hugoton paced themselves in the third quarter then exploded back onto the scoreboard adding 15 points and taking the win 44 to 37. For the fourth place bracket Hugoton would play Burlington, Co. The opposing team had won over Beloit and would now meet the Lady Ea-
Chastity Parsons brings the ball down court during a game against Palmer Ridge at the start of the Colby tournament. gles Saturday. Off to a good start Hugoton scored 11 points in the first quarter and ten in the second for a half time score of 21. Burlington came back in the second half cutting the Lady Eagles scoring down to only 13 for the final half. Chastity Parsons was a key player in this game
scoring 18 points. Her score came from eight two-point baskets and two out of three free throws. The Lady Eagles played three games and took the fourth place bracket out of eight teams. This brings the Lady Eagles overall record to 9 and 3.
Balanced scoring attack leads to victory Showcasing a balanced scoring attack, the Hugoton Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball A-team knocked off Kenneth Henderson of Garden City, 48-37 Monday evening in Hugoton. Nine Eagles scored in the contest. Twenty-five of the 48 points were contributed by players off the bench. Hugoton jumped on Kenneth Henderson early, grabbing a 14-4 lead at the end of the first period. The Eagles faltered late in the second quarter to be outscored 13-12 but still led 26-17 at halftime. Hugoton won the second half battle, 22-20. Damyan Don Juan topped Hugoton’s scoring list with nine points. Luis Contreras followed with eight points. Nathan Leininger, Nick Mahan, and Paden Cornelsen each recorded six points. Abraham Betance and Isaac Sanchez added four points apiece. Mitchell Hamlin, with three points and Erik Duarte with two points completed the
scoring. While the Eagles were taking turns scoring, Kenneth Henderson was a one-man show. Garret Doll burned Hugoton for 24 points. Three other Garden City players scored four points apiece and one player chipped in a point. If Hugoton faces Kenneth Henderson again, HMS Coach Lance Cornelsen expected to implement a box-and-one defense to take Doll out of his game. Besides Hugoton’s balance and Kenneth Henderson’s lack thereof, the most glaring statistic in the game was at the free throw line. Kenneth Henderson shot 23 free throws compared to only seven for the Eagles. HMS was lucky to be outscored only 10-4 at the free throw line. Hugoton also was outscored 9-0 from behind the three-point line. But 13 more two-point baskets by the Eagles made the difference. In the B-team game, Ken-
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neth Henderson prevailed, 23-18. For Hugoton, Isai Cabezas reached double figures with ten points. Azarael Rodriguez knocked in six points. Dawson Burnett added two points. In the A-team’s first contest of the season, January 10 in Guymon, Hugoton methodically dismantled the home team, taking a 41-25 deci-
sion. Cornelsen was the leading scorer with eight points, followed by Don Juan with seven points, Sanchez with six points, Contreras with five points, Durarte and Leininger with four points, Hamlin with three points, and Mahan with a pair of free throws. Two points were missing in the Eagles’ scorebook. Story by Tom Hicks.
Federation wrestlers travel to Hutchinson for competition The Hugoton Federation Wrestlers traveled to Hutchinson this past weekend to participate in the Hutchinson Kids/Team Lightning Open. Seven wrestlers participated in this event. In the six and under division, Isaac Martin received first place and Thomas Willis and Bryan Montoya received third place. Zackary Willis was the only wrestler who participated in the eight and under division and gave it his all. In the ten and under division, Riggs Martin received fourth place. In the 12 and under division, Bradan Slemp and Weston Maravilla both received first place. Congratulations, wrestlers, on your hard work and
Isaac Martin places first in the Hutchinson tournament. Photo courtesy of Shelby Martin. determination! Next week the wrestlers will be traveling to Salina to compete in the Tournament of Champions.
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 24, 2013) 3t STATE OF KANSAS, STEVENS COUNTY, ss: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD COX, DECEASED No. 11PR42 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Jerry H. Cox, executor of the will and estate of Harold Cox, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as executor, for payment of court
costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 15th day of February, 2013, 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. JERRY H. COX Executor-Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951-2613 Phone: 620-544-4333 Fax: 620-544-2230
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, 3t Thursday, January 24, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. Charles R Holt aka Charles Holt, Melissa G Holt, Jane Doe, John Doe, and Aqua Finance, Inc., et al., Defendants Case No. 13CV2 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60
been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas by U.S. Bank National Association, praying for foreclosure of certain real property legally described as follows: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: LOT ONE (1) AND THE NORTH HALF (N/2) OF LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK SEVENTYTHREE (73), CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. Tax ID No. 1351603013011
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Wrestlers compete at Coldwater tournament Twelve wrestlers traveled to Coldwater January 12 to participate in the Coldwater Wrestling Tournament. As a team the Hugoton boys scored a total of 70.5 points, earning tenth place. The Eagles were able to compete against eight of their Regional competitors. “My top four guys did pretty well,” said coach Brent Mahan. “Patrick Weaver lost to the number one guy in the state. Patrick is number two and I believe he can beat him and we will have that chance at Regional and State.” Lawson Fiss had a bad semi-final match, losing to a strong Chaparall kid giving him third place. Fiss got caught in a move, costing him five points in the second period. This was too much to come back in the final period. Genesis Martinez had two of his better matches back to back with major decisions against regional kids. “He struggled in his third place match but I really believe he can beat the Pratt kid down the road,” Mahan commented. Bradley Campbell did well for his first tournament of the year. Campbell went three and one on the day, pinning Mulvane’s 18 and four kid twice. “Bradley lost to the number two ranked Concordia kid but it was pretty close,” added Mahan. Israel Montoya was the Eagles’ only other wrestler to win a match. Going in underweight at 106, he went one and two. “He will be dominant as he matures physically,” continued Mahan. “It was a rough day for us as a team. We are really young with ten freshman in the room and five of six of those on varsity. My plan is to
send all of them to some smaller varsity tournaments the next couple of weeks and take just our ‘best kids’ to Hays and Garden City. I think it will be advantageous to those younger guys to be able to compete at their level, and not just get beat up at some big tournament,” Mahan concluded. Results of the tournament are Israel Montoya at 106 lost by fall 5:19 to Jake Leckliter, El Dorado; won by decision 5 - 1 against Jordan Chambers, Clearwater; lost by fall 3:43 to Bryce Ledford, Winfield. At 113 Reed Rome lost by fall :48 to Mathew Whitley, Concordia; lost by fall 2:15 to Joe Nivison, Rose Hill. Tucker Martin at 120 lost by fall 2:35 to Arthur Jesse, Independence; lost by decision 0 - 5 to Cale Paquette, Ottawa. At 126 Genesis Martinez, fourth place 11 Team Pts., lost by major decision 0 - 9 to Bryce Morgan, El Dorado, won by major decision 11 - 2 against Isaac Sprague, Concordia; won by major decision 11 - 3 against Andrew Horn, Winfield; lost by decision 5 - 9 to Zack Dipman, Pratt. Edgar Villa at 132, lost by fall 1:02 to Trevor Smith, Winfield; lost by fall 4:56 to Dylan Stroot, Clearwater. At 138 Hunter Kerbow lost by fall 1:29 to Logan Elliot, Mulvane; lost by fall :56 to Kyle Loecke, Rose Hill. At 145 Patrick Weaver, second place, 21.5 Team Pts, won by fall 2:35 against Isaac Bailey, Winfield; won by tech fall 16 - 1 (3:30) against Trevor Terrell, Rose Hill; lost by decision 1 - 5 to Austin Hughey, El Dorado. Lawson Fiss at 152, third place 20 Team Pts.; won by fall 3:28 against John Gra-
ham, Rose Hill; lost by decision 2 - 8 to Zach Duwe, Chaparral; won by fall 2:03 against Mitchell Baird, Pratt; won by fall 3:44 against Gage Armstrong, El Dorado. At 170 Noel Camacho, lost by tech fall 11 - 26 to Darick Jones, Clearwater; lost by injury default to Shea Crum, Concordia. At 195 Bradley Campbell, third Place, 20 Team Pts.; won by fall 3:25 against Tanner Cusick, Mulvane; lost by decision 0 - 5 to Skyler Hittle,
Concordia; won by fall 1:55 against Taylor Lamkin, Wellington; won by fall 4:05 against Tanner Cusick, M u l vane. Austin Harper at 220, lost by fall 1:03 to AJ Schofield, Andover; lost by fall 4:50 to Kyle Marks, Concordia. Heavy Weight Nick Evans, lost by fall 1:00 to Tyson Hodson, Wellington; lost by fall :15 to Mickey Jenson, Ottawa. Tenth place with H u g o ton’s 70.5 points.
Tucker Martin receives a fourth place finish at the Cimarron Tournament after pinning his opponent during the match. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
Edgar Villa works to pin his opponent during a match at the Cimarron tournament. Villa receives first place for his efforts. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
for a judgment against defendants and any other interested parties and, unless otherwise served by personal or mail service of summons, the time in which you have to plead to the Petition for Foreclosure in the District Court of Stevens County Kansas will expire on March 7, 2013. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff.
NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability and all other person who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure has
MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: _______________________________ Jennifer L. Michaels, #24256 jmichaels@msfirm.com Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Jeremy M. Hart, #20886 jhart@msfirm.com 11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 300 Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Israel Montoya wrestles in the 106 pound division for Hugoton High School. He places second at the Cimarron tournament. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
Reporting poachers is toll-free and anonymous You see a blatant wildlife law violation and it makes you angry, but what can you do? You assume the local game
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Reed Rome tries to pin his opponent during a match at the Cimarron tournament. Rome wrestles in the 113 pound division. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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warden is miles away and couldn’t get here in time. What can you do? You follow the laws and regulations and hunting ethics are important to you, but what can you do? The answer is Operation Game Thief. Operation Game Thief (OGT), 1-877-426-3843, is a program that provides a tollfree number for anyone witnessing wildlife-related violations to call immediately and make a report. All calls received through the OGT line are immediately relayed to the natural resource officer nearest the violation. The line is available anytime of day or night, every day of the year, and callers may remain anonymous. Each year, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) game wardens check tens of thousands of hunters in the field, and about 96 percent of them are law-abiding. Unfortunately, many non-hunters don’t distinguish between the small percentage of those who break
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wildlife laws and the majority who hunt legally. KDWPT game wardens work long hours during the fall, but most have large territories to cover, and they are much more effective with help from hunters and landowners who witness illegal activity. When reporting a wildlife crime, remember these two important reporting rules: • never confront suspects; and • provide as much specific information as possible, such as vehicle descriptions and license tag numbers, descriptions of people involved,
locations, and the time and location the incident occurred. OGT calls have resulted in arrests and convictions on violations ranging from public lands vandalism to deer poaching. In many cases, poachers have been arrested within minutes of the call. Even drug operations have been uncovered by alert hunters using this number. Remember, when you see someone violating wildlife laws, they are stealing from you and damaging the image of all hunters. Help bring them to justice by calling OGT at 1-877-426-3843.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest is Sunday All boys and girls ages 14 and under are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be January 27, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the West Middle School gym in Hugoton. The gym will open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Participants should enter through the south gym doors. Pre-registration is not necessary. The ten and 11 year old participants may shoot from the 12 foot line. Boys ages 12-14 will use a men’s regulation basketball while all other shooters will use a 28.5 sized ball.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competition. Last year nearly 200,000 sharpshooters participated in more than 3000 local competitions. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 1.7 million members in over 12,500 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 60 million volunteer hours and $130 million to charitable causes. For additional entry information, please contact Will Schnittker at 544-2963.
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Hugoton Elementary’s fourth and fifth grade students lined the stage Tuesday afternoon as they competed in the Hugoton Elementary Spelling Bee. Sixth grade students competed
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MUSEUM UPDATE A few things you might not know about January: • In 1959. President Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state • In 1965, President Johnson outlined the goals of his "Great Society" in his state of the Union Address. • In 1914, Henry Ford, head of the Ford Motor Company, introduced a minimum wage scale of $5.00 per day.
• In 1918. President Woodrow Wilson outlined his 14 points for peace after World War I. • In 1968, the Surveyor 7 space probe made a soft landing on the moon, marking the end of the American series of unmanned explorations of the lunar surface. • In 1946. the first General assembly of the United Nations convened in London. • In 1935, Aviator Amelia
The fall 2012 semester was an outstanding one for more than 3,300 Kansas State University students who earned semester honors for their academic performance. Students from Hugoton earning semester honors for their academic performances were Wayne DeCamp, Brittany Intres and Derek Schnittker. Students from Rolla earning semester honors for their academic performances were Casey Barrett and Marshall Clinesmith. Students with at least 12 graded hours whose grade point average for the semester is 3.75 or above receive semester honors. They also earn commendations from their deans and the honors are recorded on their permanent academic records.
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter
Earhart began a trip from Honolulu to Oakland, Ca., becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean. • In 1915, the United States House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give women the right to vote. • In 1990. Douglas Wilder of Virginia became the nation’s first elected black governor as he took the oath of office in Richmond.
• In 1967, the first Super Bowl was played as the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League, 35 - 10. We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Gas Museum located at 915 S. Adams. Our hours are 1 00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
County having one. Dave expressed with the Pharmacy being open Saturday has helped a lot of the citizens. Pam Bensel presented a letter from Connie Gold in the Treasurer’s Department to encumber the remaining monies in the 2012 Treasurer’s budget in the amount of $4,000.00 for extra personnel. Motion was made to allow Connie Gold to encumber the remaining monies in the 2012 Treasurer’s budget in the amount of $4,000.00 for extra personnel. Motion carried. Pam Bensel presented a 2012 encumbrance letter from Robert Rich at the Wellness Center in the amount of $5,571.59. The commissioners will discuss this at the next meeting, January 21. Robert sent a letter to the commissioners asking for a 3% raise for Michael Rickman. Michael works part time at the Wellness Center. There are only two other part time employees so the commissioners agreed to allow a 3% raise for Tammy Peterson at the Sheriff’s office and Roger Lynch with Planning and Zoning. Motion was made and passed to approve the raise for Michael Rickman, Tammy Peterson and Roger Lynch. JC Cantrell asked to change the percentage split for the transfer of monies left in 2012 for the Road and Bridge Fund to Fund 220Road Machinery from (1/2) to (1/3) and Fund 225 - Highway Improvement from (1/2) to (2/3). Motion was made to approve the change in the percentage split for the transfer of monies left in 2012 for the Road & Bridge Fund to Fund 220- Road Machinery from (1/2) to (1/3) and Fund 225- Highway Improvement from (1/2) to (2/3). Motion carried. Commissioners discussed the grant Neal Gillespie is working on for the four laneturning lane into the Stevens County Industrial Park. JC suggested getting in contact with Larry Thompson of Garden City and Chuck Oldaker
of Ulysses. They both work for KDOT. Kim Harper, Gary Rowden and Jan Leonard with Hugoton City talked about putting a substation in the Stevens County Industrial Park. They will need two acres of land for the project. Dave moved to go into executive session for land acquisition for ten minutes with County Counselor Robert Johnson, Pat Hall, Kim Harper, Gary Rowden and Jan Leonard present. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened with no action taken. Commissioners asked Linda Stalcup and Rachel Crane to come in to visit about the extra bills paid through the Building Fund budget instead of through the Hospital/Pioneer Manor budget. Linda also discussed the CMS payments. Paula Rowden brought in the 2012 encumbrance letter for the Community Health Department in the amount of $36,450.00. Motion was made and approved to allow the 2012 encumbrance letter for the Community Health Department. Paula Rowden informed the commissioners about the different services provided by the Community Health Department for the community, some in county client and some out of county clients. Rodney brought in the 2012 encumbrance letter for the Fire Department and EMS Department. He will present it at the January 7, 2013 meeting instead. Ted Heaton came in to complain about not knowing it was commissioner meeting day. He had bills that needed paid. By motion the board adjourned.
Stevens County Commissioners Continued from page 1 Commissioners Proceedings Official Minutes for January 7, 2013 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Meeting was called to order and the minutes of the last meeting were approved. Motion was made and passed to approve the county vouchers and the clerk be instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 215,402.60; Road & Bridge .. 156,310.33; Airport .. 5,343.49; Building .. 91,563.33; Noxious Weed .. 9,478.72; Alcoholic Treatment .. 237.50; Diversion .. 300.00; Community Health .. 24,893.17; WEKANDO .. 257,586.14; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 32.31 Pat Hall came in to observe the meeting. Necessary motions for the first of the year were made
and approved including: to appoint the Hugoton Hermes as the official newspaper for Stevens County; to have Citizens State Bank as the bank depository for Stevens County; to have First National Bank as secondary depository for Stevens County; and to continue the meeting days and time on the first and third Mondays at 8:30 a.m. unless Monday is a county holiday then the meeting will be Tuesday. County Clerk Pam Bensel presented the GAAP waiver Resolution 11-01 to be approved and signed. Motion was made and carried to adopt the resolution. David Snyder came in to interview as a prospective board member for the Stevens County Hospital Board. He introduced himself and discussed his interest and concerns for the community. Commissioners and Bob asked him questions of concerns people might have. Pat Hall asked the commissioners about a concern he had. Pat asked if it would be better to have a private ran pharmacy instead of the
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Hugoton’s Pack 189 visited The Hermes office Tuesday, January 22 for their annual tour. Tiger Cubs featured above include Roman Miller, John Shelton and Mason Jenkins. In
back are Michael Jenkins and Arick Miller. The boys enjoyed learning about the newspaper and how it is put together. The Boy Scouts visit The Hermes every year and it’s always a treat!
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Super Bowl Time For those of you who love football (myself included), the Super Bowl is about watching the game. However, almost all of the people who tune in this game will be interested in the commercials, the food, and the party. Last year 111.3 million people watched this game, marking the seventh straight year in which more people watched the Super Bowl than the year before. In fact, the top three most-watched television events in U.S. history are Super Bowls. If, like a majority of Ameri-
cans, you are planning to watch this year´s game, you may need to make plans for the food you will serve. Whether you are hosting the party and providing everything, or just bringing a dish to a party, consider providing some healthful choices. Healthful doesn´t have to mean boring or tasteless. There are many healthful alternatives that are delicious. For example, chili is always a popular halftime dish. The reason most people enjoy chili is the spicy seasonings. By substituting ground turkey for hamburger, or leaving out meat entirely, you
Alvarado earns bachelor degree from University of Kansas The names of more than 1,440 candidates for degrees for the fall 2012 semester at the University of Kansas have been announced by the Office of the University Registrar, including Carlos Alvarado, of Hugoton. Carlos is the son of Juan and Mercedes Alvarado of Hugoton and a graduate of Hugoton High School. He received a Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies and Business minor. Graduate and undergraduate degrees are conferred in December based on work completed during the fall semester. Because KU conducts only one formal Commencement each
year, many students graduating in the fall or summer terms will return Sunday, May 19 for the traditional walk down the Hill into Memorial Stadium for the ceremony. Four of KU's colleges and schools conducted recognition programs or hooding ceremonies in December to honor those planning to graduate in fall 2012: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education and the School of Engineering. On the web: http://read about.me/achievements/Car los-Alvarado-Among-University -of-Kansas-Fall-2012-Candi dates-for-Degree/5269961.
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ Good Monday morning! A bit cloudy and colder. The weekend was just great. Lots of sunshine - but still no moisture. The end of the month is coming up already! Hopefully everyone is getting past the flu. Not very much is going on around here. We are still having very good meals. Some are playing pool or snooker, Bridge, Bingo, cards and a dance once a month. Come join us. We would love to have you all here. Till next week. Stay well! Menu Jan. 24...............................Stew Jan. 25...........................Brisket Jan. 28.......................Spaghetti Jan. 29 ...............................Fish
Jan. 30..Sweet & Sour Chicken Jan. 31..............Sausage Gravy Activities Schedule Thursday, January 24 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Friday, January 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 26 Cards .........................6:00 p.m. Senior Adult Prom at Liberal Monday, January 28 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dance.................7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 Exercise.....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.
Weather Watch Tuesday, January 15
Saturday, January 19
Low - 13˚ High - 33˚
Low - NA˚ High - NA˚
Wind speed - 16 Wind gust - 23
Wind speed - NA Wind gust - NA
Wednesday, January 16
Sunday, January 20
Low - 18˚ High - 53˚ Wind speed - 23 Wind gust - NA
Low - 26˚ High - 56˚ Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 36
Thursday, January 17
Monday, January 21
Low - 23˚ High - 54˚ Wind speed - 14 Wind gust - 16
Low - 19˚ High - 51˚ Wind speed - 16 Wind gust - 21
Friday, January 18
Wind speed is shown in MPH.
Low - 30˚ High - 63˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 31
Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.
can decrease fat and calories without changing much taste. Chili is also a great way to add some hidden vegetables to a dish. Onion, green peppers, and mushrooms are just a few of the many vegetables you can add to your chili. By finely dicing and sautéing them before adding, they will blend in and add texture and flavor to the chili, in addition to their fiber and nutrients. Homemade salsa is another great Super Bowl treat. There are lots of salsa recipes, ranging from traditional tomato salsa to all fruit salsa. Salsa is another great way to get those veggies. Just remember to watch the sodium content, especially in canned ingredients. These don´t always have to be accompanied by deep fried chips either. There are many choices of baked chips, vegetable based chips, gluten free crackers, or pretzels chips, that are good alternatives. When it comes to dipping and dunking you can have a Super Bowl of calories very quickly. Instead of making full fat dips use lower fat options. Low fat cream cheese is an easy substitute, and you can often reduce the amount it calls for, as well. Or you can substitute plain or Greek yogurt for sour cream in most dip recipes. Be sure to include fruit on your snack table. A bowl of green and red grapes, fruit kebabs on sticks, fresh pineapple chunks, all make delicious and popular snacks that are easy to prepare. Also, be sure to keep noncaloric drinks available. Large pitchers of iced water with fresh lemon are a great alternative to sugary drinks. If you are offering alcoholic beverages make sure to be a responsible host when it comes to the safety of your guests. Here are a couple of simple and tasty snacks you might consider for your Super Bowl party. Black Bean Salsa Yield: 8 servings - ½ cup each 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz. can sweet corn, drained and rinsed ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped roma tomatos ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Mix all ingredients together, chill. Can be made ahead and kept refrigerated. Pinto Bean Salsa Dip 1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, or 1½ cups cooked dried beans 1 cup shredded cheese 1 cup chunky salsa 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped onion ½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste In a small saucepan, mash beans with a fork. Mix in cheese. Stir in enough salsa until mixture is desired consistency for dipping. Add onion and seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is well blended and hot, about 5 minutes. Serve and keep warmed.
With a severe flu season upon us, the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors to take measures to prevent contracting the flu. Blood donors should: • Get vaccinated • Wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds, covering the entire hand including fingernails and under jewelry. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing, and wash your hands afterwards. If you don’t have a tissue, they should cough or sneeze into their elbow or upper arm, not their hands. As the number of people with the flu grows, there may be a decrease in the number of healthy blood donors available to sustain the blood supply. Only healthy, eligible donors can give blood. All blood types are currently needed and there is an urgent need for types O negative and B negative. • Type O negative is the universal blood type, and can potentially be transfused to patients with any blood type. • Type B negative can be transfused to patients with Rh positive and negative type B blood types. The Red Cross urges healthy donors to keep their appointments to donate blood in the coming weeks, or if they fall ill to try and find someone healthy to donate in their place. Donating blood will not cause you to be more susceptible to the flu. Your resistance to the flu will not be compromised simply by giving blood. There is no waiting period to donate blood after receiving a flu vaccine, as long as you are feeling healthy and well the day of donation. Donors experiencing flulike symptoms such as fever, lethargy, appetite loss, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea should not donate blood until 24-hours after symptoms have ceased. Influenza and Blood Donations questions Q. How long do I have to wait to donate blood if I have had the flu? A. Blood donors must feel healthy and well on the day of donation. You should wait until you no longer have flu symptoms, have recovered completely and feel well before you attempt to donate. Q. Can I get the flu from a blood transfusion? A. No. Influenza virus has not been shown to be transmitted through blood transfusion. According to research, seasonal influenza does not appear to pose a significant contamination threat to the blood supply.
Q. Can I donate, or how long do I have to wait to donate, if I’ve had a flu vaccination? A. You can donate after receiving the influenza vaccine if you are symptom‐free and meet all other eligibility requirements. Neither the flu shot nor the intranasal form of the influenza vaccine is cause for a blood donation deferral because there is no risk of transmitting influenza after receiving the vaccines. Q. How is the flu impacting the blood supply? A. The flu season may cause a decline in local blood donations as donors experience flu‐like symptoms. Anyone who is not feeling well on the day of donation will be deferred from giving blood. Because donors are unable to keep their appointments, the Red Cross is seeing a lower‐than‐expected turnout at some scheduled blood drives. Q. Are Red Cross staff members taking precautions to help prevent the spread of the flu? A. Red Cross staff members take standard precautions to prevent the spread of the flu, including: frequent 12
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hand washing, cough etiquette, influenza vaccination, and appropriate management of ill staff members to minimize potential exposure. More information about preventing influenza is available at the following locations: American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/news/ article/Steps‐to‐Avoid‐the‐Flu CDC website: http://www.cdc. gov/flu/about/season/index.ht m. Q: How do I sign up to donate? A: Please call 1‐800‐RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule or cancel a blood donation appointment. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Eligible donors can call 1‐800‐RED CROSS (1‐800‐733‐2767) or go online to redcrossblood.org for more information and to make a blood donation appointment.
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ROLLA NEWS First semester honor By Mary Courtney
Community Calendar January 25-26 High School Quest TV Round at Topeka Friday, January 25 Junior High & High School Basketball vs. Felt (Varsity only) at Home; 4:00 p.m. ARGH Saturday, January 26 Dermot Community Supper; 7:00 p.m. January 28-31 Homecoming Week Tuesday, January 29 High School Basketball at Elkhart; 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 30 Spring Portraits; 9:00 a.m.
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Thursday, January 31 Homecoming Pep Rally; 12:30 p.m. High School Scholars Bowl Regionals; 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2 Rolla Booster Club silent auction at the Homecoming basketball game. Saturday, February 16 Bridal Shower for Anne Behan at the Hugoton Christian CHurch; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17 SWAT’s annual chicken and noodle dinner at the Rolla United Methodist Church.
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Rolla schools have released the names of students on the first semester honor rolls. Students earning a place on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll with a 4.0 grade average are: Sixth Grade Preston Burrows; Seventh Grade - Henry Wiebe; Eighth Grade - Ashly Hart, Mica Ratzlaff and Teagan Simmons; Ninth Grade - Chandler Burrows, William Norton and Jessica Pinkley; Tenth Grade Chandler Huddleston, Janelle King, Coleman Kirby and Katie Murray; Eleventh Grade - Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Jessica Johns, Jada Maravilla, Alejandro Silva, Danae Sullivan and Katharina Wiebe; Twelfth Grade - Taylor Cameron, Kennedie Dixon and Kori Hall. Students named to the Principal’s Honor Roll with grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.99 are: Sixth Grade Magaly Cortes-Cruz, Jonathan Cruz, Jacob Eckert, Daisy Guerrero, Cacee Milburn, Nayell Ochoa and Oscar Silva; Seventh Grade Paige Claassen, Stephanie Easterwood, Micah Hall, Carson Milburn, Allyson Norton, Morgan Robson and Deserae Schwindt; Eighth Grade Bennett, Shauna Bria Bowker, Landon Clemans, Peter Kroeker, Johnathan Madison and Brianna Smith; Ninth Grade - Sarah Easterwood; Tenth Grade - Colten Clemans, Trey Hall and Tori Simmons; Eleventh Grade Hannah Dunn, Katy Howe, Garrett Littlefield and Jaron Rusch; Twelfth grade - Jeffery Eckert, Tori Ferrell, Chloe Gallagher, Lupe Garcia, Roy Guerrero, Dakota Hull, Meredith Light, Nicholas Link, Trevor McGuire and Katty Zubia.
Rolla’s own Megan Taylor helps bring the Oklahoma Pandhandle State University
women’s basketball team to victory aginst the University of Arkansas - Ft. Smith Saturday.
OPSU wins hard-fought victory against UAFS Saturday The Oklahoma Panhandle State University women's basketball team won their first conference game against the University of ArkansasFt. Smith Lady Lions Saturday afternoon at home. The Aggies finally broke their six game losing streak in a close battle with the Lady Lions, keeping fans on the edges of their seats until the final buzzer. UAFS enjoyed a slim lead throughout much of the first half, but with 3:53 left on the clock, OPSU's Meagan Bell nailed a threepoint shot to put the Aggies up by one. Four good shots at the free throw line gave them a five point advantage, but the Lions battled back, cutting the Aggie lead to just one as the half ended 33-32.
Dermot community supper this Saturday The Monthly Dermot Community Supper will be Saturday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.
In the second half, it was OPSU's turn to maintain a narrow margin, at least until about the nine minute mark when the UAFS women evened the score at 49 all and went on to lead by seven with just under four minutes left in the game. Two points from Da'Veonna Munson and two treys by Megan Taylor of Rolla put the Aggies up by one, but the Lions took the lead by two with a layup and a free throw by Katie Ben Amor with just over a minute
left. Sarah Johnson hit a shot from beyond the arc to put OPSU back in the lead followed by two free throws from Whitley Coca for a three point advantage. With four seconds on the clock, UAFS put the Aggie lead back to two points, but Coca again put in two shots from the charity stripe to clinch the 66-62 win. Megan Taylor’s mother reported this was her best game of the year. Megan is the daughter of Harve and Traci Taylor of Rolla.
Schnable named Coach of the Year, District 8 Jon Schnable has been named Coach of the Year for District 8, 8-Man division II football by Kpreps. The Rolla Pirate team posted a 7-4 record. In years previous to Coach Schnable's arrival, Rolla's high school football team has suffered dismal records, with victories ranging from zero to two. Also recognized on the All-State 8Man Division II and District 8 first team was Kyler Telford. Kyler was first team running back on the All-State list and District 8 list and return specialist, and offensive MVP
Jon Schnable for District 8. Lupe Garcia, Dakota Lull, Robbie Munn, Jordan Schwindt, Alejandro Silva and Obie Telford received honorable recognition in District 8.
Bridal shower for Anne Behan A bridal shower will take place for Anne Behan at the Hugoton Christian Church Saturday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m. Anne is registered at Yard-
master in Hugoton, WalMart, Target, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Anne will be marrying Jon Schnable March 23 in Rolla.
Robson places second in wrestling match JD Robson was back on the mats this weekend in Hutchinson. He placed second in his weight class and is
looking forward to filling his trophy case with more hardware.
Look who’s new Trynadee Rayne blesses Lacee and Ricardo Trynadee Rayne Miller is the new daughter of Lacee Miller and Ricardo Hernandez. She was born January 9 and tipped the scales at seven pounds, five ounces. Trynadee was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Tina Miller and Charlie Miller.
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Skyler, age 10 more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Skyler’s case number is CH-5437.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, January 31, 2008 The residents of 1023 South Main received a nasty surprise Monday afternoon. Fire destroyed their back and front yards, and melted the fence and siding of their home. Members of the fire department speculated the fire was probably started due to electrical wires in the back yard snapping together during a violently gusting wind. Thursday, January 30, 2003 Doloris Haight, program technician at the Farm Service Agency, recently retired after twenty years of service. Thursday, January 28, 1993 Two Hugoton students at KState have earned scholastic honors for the fall semester. Janet K. Metcalf and Heather Lin Schobert ranked in the top 10% of their class within their respective colleges. Thursday, January 27, 1983 New additions to the Hugoton area are Dr. and Mrs. Gary Baughman and their son, Duane. Dr. Baughman is working with Dr. William Brown at Hugoton Veterinary and his wife, Joyce, is substitute teaching in Hugoton schools.
Thursday, February 1, 1973 Lynda Burditt Hall has been selected to head the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and Attache Club of 1973. Mrs. Hall, a 1961 graduate of Hugoton High School, has operated Mainstreet’s Sew ‘N’ Go Shop for the past eighteen months. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Stoskopf announce the sale of the Argus Hotel to Mr. and Mrs. Elton Beltz. Thursday, January 31, 1963 Sid Thomas, Stevens County farmer, is DeKalb’s 1962 National Champion Sorghum Grain grower. He won the contest with his load of F63 from a selected five acres and the yield was 225 bushels per acre. Thursday, January 29, 1953 George Boles will open a florist and gift shop in the former location vacated by the Lynde and Horner Insurance Agency on Monroe Street. Stevens and Morton Counties will boost for a north-south highway from Feterita to the Oklahoma state line. This will connect with a section to be built by Beaver County to provide an all-weather road all the way to Guymon, Ok. Friday, January 29, 1943 Ten thousand sheep are scheduled to arrive in Moscow
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, 1t Thursday, January 24, 2013) RESOLUTION NO. 2012-2 (CORRECTED) A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, AND THE CREATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY (PIONEER MANOR ADDITION - STREETS, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER). WHEREAS, petitions were filed with the City Clerk of the City of Hugoton, Kansas on July 9, 2012, proposing certain internal improvements in the City (the "Petition"), and the Petition sets forth: (a) the general nature of the proposed improvements; (b) the estimated or probable cost of the proposed improvements; (c) a description of the property in the proposed improvement district to be assessed for the cost of the proposed improvements; (d) the proposed method of assessment; (e) the proposed apportionment of the cost between the improvement district and the city at large; (f) a statement that the signers of the petition own 100% of the property proposed to be included in the improvement district; and (g) a request that such improvements be made without notice and hearing as required by K.S.A. 12-6a04(I). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: SECTION I. The governing body of the City hereby finds and finally determines that pursuant to K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. (the "Act") and, in particular, K.S.A. 12-6a04(c), that the Petition is sufficient and: (A) It is advisable to make the following improvements: The engineering, design and construction of sanitary sewer improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the city of Hugoton Kansas ("Sewer Project"); and The engineering, design and construction of water distribution system improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the City of Hugoton Kansas ("Water Project"); and The engineering, design and construction of street improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the City of Hugoton Kansas ("Street Project"). (B) The estimated or probable cost of the Sewer Project is $263,637.00. The estimated or probable cost of the Water Project is $209,185.00. The estimated or probable cost of the Street Project is $378,499.00. The Sewer Project, Water Project and the Street Project are referred to collectively as the "Project" or the "improvements." The estimated costs of the improvements shall increase at the pro-rata rate of 1 percent per month from and after the date this resolution is adopted. (C) The extent of the improvement district to be assessed for the costs of the proposed improvements is: Block 1; Lots 1-3, inclusive,
Block 2; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 8; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 9; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 15; Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block 16; and Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block 17; all in Pioneer Manor Addition, an addition to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. (D) The apportionment of the cost of the Sewer Project and the Water Project between the improvement district and the city at large is: The improvement district (excluding Block 1) will pay 100% of the costs of the improvements and the city at large will pay 0% of such costs. The apportionment of the cost of the Street Project between the improvement district and the city at large is: The improvement district will pay 64.8% of the costs of the Street Project, of which 19.9% shall be apportioned and assessed to Block 1 and 44.9% of which shall be apportioned to and assessed to the balance of the improvement district excluding Block 1. The balance of the costs of the Street Project or 32.5% will be paid by the city at large. (E) The method of assessment for costs of the Sewer Project and Water Project is equally per lot in the improvement district. The method of assessment for costs of the Street Project is per square foot for the proportionate share of such costs assessed to Block 1, as described in this Section 1, subparagraph (D). The proportionate share of the costs of the Street Project to be assessed to the balance of the improvement district (excluding Block 1) shall be assessed equally per lot. In the case of equal per lot assessments, where ownership of a single lot or parcel is or may be divided into two or more parcels, the assessment to the lot so divided shall be assessed to each ownership or parcel on a square foot basis. SECTION 2. The Sewer Project, Water Project and the Street Project are hereby authorized and ordered to be made in accordance with the findings of the governing body set forth in Section 1 of this Resolution. If the Project or any aspect thereof is abandoned, altered and/or constructed privately, in whole or in part, such that constructing the Project under this resolution is prevented, any costs the City occurs hereunder, including but not limited to costs of design and costs of constructing the Project, may be assessed to the Improvement District as provided herein. SECTION 3. The City is authorized to issue its general obligation bonds pursuant to the Act to finance the costs of the improvements. Temporary Notes of the City may be issued to finance the improvements until such time as general obligation bonds may be issued. The obligations authorized by this Resolution, the interest on which is expected to be exempt from federal income taxation, in an amount not exceeding the estimated costs approved in this Resolution, may be used to reimburse the City for expenditures pursuant to United States Treasury Regulation §1.150-2. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be published one time in the official City newspaper, and shall also be filed of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Stevens County, Kansas. PASSED AND APPROVED by the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas on July 9, 2012. CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS (seal) /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk
within the next few days to be put on wheat pasture. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
PRESENT INCUBATOR TO HOSPITAL. Presentations of this baby incubator to the Stevens County Hospital by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary brings to three the number of incubators available there. Shown making the presentations this week are Mrs. Lora Hamilton, Auxiliary president; Mrs. Wanita French, hospital chairman; and Mrs. Ada Mason, secretary, all in overseas caps, to Mrs. Nora Jones, hospital superintendent. From the January 29, 1953, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS January is Financial Wellness Month — a great time to think about your own financial future. It also happens to be at this time that many people make resolutions for the New Year. Why not combine the two and make your own financial wellness a resolution for 2013? Here are our suggested resolutions for your financial wellness. Start your financial plan with your Social Security Statement. The online Statement is simple, easy to use, and provides estimates you should consider in planning for your retirement. It provides estimates for disability and survivors benefits, making the Statement an important financial planning tool. Your Statement allows you to review and ensure that your earnings are accurately posted to your Social Security record. This feature is important because Social Security benefits are based on average earnings over your lifetime. If the information is incorrect, or you have earnings missing from your record, you may not receive all the benefits to which you are entitled in the future. www.so cialsecurity. gov/mystatement. Work the numbers. Once you get your online Statement, you can use the other free resources provided by Social Security. Use our Retirement Estimator, where
you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your future retirement benefits using different retirement ages and scenarios. Visit the Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/esti mator. Once you are in the know, choose to save. The earlier you begin your financial planning, the better off you will be. Social Security replaces about 40 percent of the average worker’s preretirement earnings. Most financial advisors say that you will need 70 percent or more of pre-retirement earnings to live comfortably. You also will need other savings, investments, pensions or retirement accounts to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably when you retire. Visit the Ballpark Estimator for tips to help you save. www.choose tosave.org/ball park. Do some light reading. Learn more about Social Security, the benefit programs, and what they mean to you and your family, by browsing through our online library of publications. In particular, our publication entitled “When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits” provides helpful information regarding the things you should consider when making a decision on when to collect retirement benefits. Many of our publications also are available in
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audio format and other formats. Our library at www.socialsecu rity.gov/pubs is always open. Help someone you love. Sometimes we get the most satisfaction out of helping someone else. If you have a grandparent, parent, relative, or friend who could benefit from Social Security, share our website and the features of our online services with them. You can even help a loved one apply for Social Security benefits in as little as 15
minutes — or for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Whether you forward a publication or sit down to help someone apply for Social Security, the place to go is www.so cialsecurity.gov. There are a number of ways you can celebrate Financial Wellness Month, so start off the New Year by looking out for your own financial wellness at www.so cialsecurity.gov.
Congress extends debt relief At the urging of 43 state attorneys general, Congress has extended the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced January 7. The one-year extension means homeowners who experience a debt reduction through mortgage principal forgiveness or a short sale are exempt from being taxed on the forgiven amount. Before the extension, the tax-relief provision was set to expire December 31, 2012. In November, Schmidt
joined 42 other state attorneys general in signing on to a letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders asking them to extend this distressedhomeowner tax relief. The relief has been extended until January 1, 2014. “This extension will help struggling homeowners take full advantage of the national mortgage settlement and other foreclosure relief programs,” Schmidt said. “Families who can least afford it will not be stuck with an unexpected tax bill during 2013.”
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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HELPERS NEEDED. Morning or night. Call Edna 544-2229. Call & talk to me right away if possible. (2c4) ---------------
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HELP WANTED (tfc2) Pearcy Irrigation is looking for a
Center Pivot Service Man. Ag related experience and/or strong mechanical ability desired. Stop by our office at 510 W. 5th for an application or call Jonathan at 620-541-1049.
COURIER, PART-TIME HUGOTON, KS. Quest Diagnostics, the nation’s leading provider of diagnostic testing and services, seeks candidate for Route Service Representative I. You will perform daily activities of making assigned specimen pick ups per at our local clients in Southwest Kansas. Please apply online to www.questdiagnostics.com, job opening 3707436 or please contact Darlene Watson 913-577-1972.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 17, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Marriage of Rosalinda Chavez and Juan Carlos Chavez Case No. 12-PM-62
Divorce was filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas asking that the person filing the divorce be granted a divorce and asking that the court make other orders in that divorce matter. You must file an answer to the Petition for Divorce with the court and provide a copy to the filing spouse on or before March 1, 2013, which shall not be less than 41 days after first publication of this Notice of Suit, or the court will enter judgment against you on that Petition.
NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to Juan Carlos Chavez: You are notified that a Petition for
/s/ Rosalinda Chavez 516 W 8th St Hugoton, Ks 67951 (620) 309-0292
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 24, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2005-OPT1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, vs. Brett J Crawford AKA Brett Crawford AKA Brett Jackson Crawford, et al., Defendants. Case No. 12CV6 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 12CV6, wherein the parties above named were respec-
tively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 02/21/2013, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK TWO (2) OF SPIKES FIFTH AVENUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLINOR COX, DECEASED Case No. 13PR2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL 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 10, 2013, in this Court, by Judy Hamlin, as one of the heirs, legatees and devisees of the will and estate of Ellinor Cox, deceased, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Ellinor Cox, dated August 10, 2007, which will is filed with the petition, and for the ap-
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Respectfully Submitted, By: _________________________________ Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Sara Knittel, KS # 23624 Kelli N. Breer, KS # 17851 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: sscharenborg@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff
pointment of Judy Hamlin, as executor of said will and estate, to serve without bond, and for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to her as executor. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 8th day of February, 2013, 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. Judy Hamlin, Petitioner
Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent, computer and internet skills, be detail oriented and enjoy working with the public. Bi-lingual preferred, but not required. Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement and vacation. Submit application (available at the library circulation desk) to:
Eunice Schroeder, Library Director Stevens County Library 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WILLIAMS, Deceased. Case No. 13-PR-1 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition was filed in this Court by Benjamin D. Sherber, an agent for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance, a cred-
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Interested candidates contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources at 620-544-8511 or pick up application. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime 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 license to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus for Full-time and Part-time RNs/LPNs and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Please contact Human Resources with any questions or pick up an application from the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic (620)544-8511. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time and PRN CNAs to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Applications may be picked up from the Information Desk by the Medical Clinic. For more information you may contact Human Resources (620)544-8511. (4c3)
KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY FULL-TIME CIRCULATION CLERK Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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itor of Delores Williams, deceased, praying that Grant C. Shellenberger be appointed as administrator and that he be granted Letters of Administration. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before February 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. of such day, in this Court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months from the date of first publication on this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Grant C. Shellenberger, SC # 17184 Attorney for Petitioner
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To all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the Stevens County Conservation District, notice is hereby given that pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended, on the 9th day of February, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. an annual meeting of the Stevens County Conservation District will be held at the Memorial Hall, Sixth and Monroe, Hugoton, KS. The meeting agenda shall include the following business items: ONE:
The supervisors of the Stevens County Conservation District shall make full and due report of their activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting. TWO: They shall conduct an election by secret ballot of qualified electors, there present, of one supervisor to serve a term of three years from the date of said meeting. All in the county of Stevens in the State of Kansas. By Tron Stegman, Chairman Stevens County Conservation District Attest: Sherri Martin District Manager
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Puggle puppies to a good home. $50, very cute! If interested, call 620-541-1521 or 620-541-1525. (2c2)
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217 N Jackson- Nice Brick Ranch, 3 bed/3 902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, full basement, fpl, fence, workshop...much, b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great much more!! Call today!! starter home!! Call for appt!!
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!
New Listing 124 S. Jefferson St. - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath ranch style home. Home being sold as a short sale.
SOLD 2340 Road 20, Moscow - Beautiful Arkansas stone home, 4 bd/3 b, cen H/A, fpl, fin bsmt, 40 x 70 shop, much, much more!! All on 6+ acres! Call today for appt!!
2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires
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101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!
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PRICE REDUCED: 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.
1505 S. Madison St. - Nice 4 bedroom/2 bath home on large corner lot. Very nice layout, 3 car garage with work shop attached to end garage. Bedroom 4 has access to garage. This is a must see.
621 S. Main St. - Downtown business location for sale. Equipment in building is negotiable. Call Darrin for details.
New Listing 904 S. Trindle St. - This nice ranch style home contains 2 living areas, updated kitchen, modern colors, enlarged deck, new fence and a bonus room with many possibilities. The living room and hall carpet will be replaced and some new guttering will be installed. Roof has new Heritage Shingles March 2012.
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
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1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath. New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.
Lots in Spikes Addition 504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th
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600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
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928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
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1029 S. Van Buren- Ranch, 2 bed/1 b, fpl, att garage, storage shed. Call to set up a showing!!
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THANK YOU The family of Raymond H. Moore would like to thank you for all the flowers, food, phone calls, cards, visits and memorials during our time of need. A special thanks to Park View for their excellent care. Ruth Moore Dennis & Pam Moore and Family Shila Moore Gary & Celain Baker and Family
801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!
20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!
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352 Spotswood, Richfield- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen heat, 150 x 300 lot. Good entry level/investment property! $38,000...Call for details!! Sellers are motivated!!
The family of Gene Campbell would like to thank Bethel Friends Church and our friends for all the prayers and support expressed through visits, cards, and flowers, during Gene's illness and passing. Special thanks to Pastor Eric Mason and Dave Mason for officiating a wonderful graveside and memorial service and to Sandy Skinner for providing such beautiful music. A special thank you to the women of Bethel Friends for the wonderful family meal that was provided. To the medical staff of Satanta District Hospital/Long-Term Care unit, we can't thank you enough for the sincere, wonderful care you gave Gene during his time there. And finally, a debt of gratitude to Darrin Figgins and the staff at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Your professionalism, dignity, and grace during this difficult time was such a great help to our family. Your attentiveness to every detail was greatly appreciated. Ila Campbell Dana and John Seidle Jerry and Janet Campbell Kris and Marreta Campbell
UPCOMING AUCTION
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
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LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION: Toy Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Lots of Silver Coins, Indian Artifacts, Belt Buckles, 1974 Hesston, Lots of Antiques. Saturday, February 9, Ulysses, Ks. See net kscb news.net. Auctioneer Jim Cunningham. 620-360-0249. (4c3) ---------------
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FOR SALE, BY SEALED BID, AS IS: 1995 Chevy 1500 Silverado pickup, white in color. 4x4 P/B, A/C, P/W, P/L, 101,464 miles. Vehicle can be seen at the Hugoton Police Department at 405 E. Fourth. Bids will be accepted until 01/23/2013. Sealed bids can be delivered to City Clerk Tom Hicks at 631 S. Main. For information about the vehicle, call Courtney Leslie at 544-4959. (2c2)
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THANK YOU We would like to thank the Stevens County EMS, Stevens County Medical Staff, Flight Team and Dr. McGroarty for taking such good care of our father and grandfather Harold Mueller!! Thank you to all that have called, sent cards, and prayed - it has meant so much!!! A huge thank you to one of Harold’s guardian angels, Crystal Bell and her mother, Jan Rodriguez!!! You are truly a blessing for stopping and taking care of Harold until medical help arrived. Scott & Tina Mueller and Family Rodney & Debbie Mueller and Family Pam Jones and Family Brenda & Kenneth Pelkington
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:30 08 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)
AL-Anon Family Group
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Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-8445, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
Consignments are due by March 15 to be included on the sale bill
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Conservative Kanas congressman riles GOP leaders By John Hanna, AP Political Writer COTTONWOOD FALLS — The town hall meeting inside the historic Chase County Courthouse should have been a homecoming for Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp, in friendly Republican territory, far away from his headline-making confrontations with leaders in his own party over the fiscal cliff and his opposition to House Speaker John Boehner. Instead he got an earful from an audience member, who stood to challenge him on budget issues. The result was a combative back-andforth about reducing the federal deficit and Huelskamp's refusal to brook any proposal to raise taxes. So much for a gathering that Huelskamp insisted is an example of “the best part of my job.” Such spats are becoming old hat for Huelskamp, who since his 2010 election to the U.S. House has become a congressional spokesman for the tea party, angering fellow Republicans along the way and raising questions about his effectiveness representing the state. He's undeterred, and he opened his event in Cottonwood Falls by showing off a blown-up copy of his House voting card. “I don't care if you're speaker of the House or the president of the United States, it's not their voting card,” he said. “I don't regret speaking for what I believe and what I've heard in 140 town halls in the last two years.” Huelskamp's high-profile tussle with Boehner and other GOP leaders has proven costly to him and his home state. They've stripped Huelskamp of a plum assignment on the House Budget Committee and what has been for decades Kansas’ automatic seat on the Agriculture Committee. There's been speculation for months about whether a much-sought, $1.14 billion federal biosecurity lab planned near Kansas State University will have additional problems getting funded. Huelskamp's conflicts fit snugly into the arc of the political career that's taken the western Kansas farmer and rancher to Washington. He'd scrapped regularly with less conservative governors and legislative leaders before he was elected to represent the sprawling, rural 1st Congressional District of western and central Kansas, as far back as his first run for public office nearly two decades ago. Some of his congressional constituents appreciate his bluntness and his harsh crit-
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icism of the deal that kept the federal government from going over the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Some also want him to keep being a thorn in the side of Boehner and other GOP leaders. But at least a few are like Tom Seigler, the carpenter and political independent from the tiny Chase County town of Elmdale who confronted Huelskamp at the town hall inside the courthouse in Cottonwood Falls. He came to challenge not only Huelskamp's conservative views but even the facts the congressman presented in a chart about the federal debt. “He inspires a hell of a lot of frustration,” Seigler said later. Huelskamp shrugs off criticism, confident that he's voting as most of his constituents want. His district is safely Republican, and the state GOP has moved to the right over the past decade. He had no opposition in his bid last year for a second term in Congress. He expects Boehner and the speaker's allies to find a primary challenger for him in 2014 but isn't worried. He raised nearly $1.25 million for his first competitive campaign for Congress, and his campaign fund still had $511,000 in cash on hand at the end of November. “There's just the tendency — the itch — of folks in political power to just try to control everybody that's not in leadership,” Huelskamp said in an interview with The Associated Press. “You want to take a few scalps, so you can hang them up to other folks.” The 44-year-old congressman grew up around Fowler, a small town in southwest Kansas, where he still has a farm and ranch. But he also has a doctorate in political science from American University in Washington and worked for a short time with the state budget division in New Mexico before returning to farming in the early 1990s. He was only 27 when he decided to challenge a less conservative incumbent state senator in the GOP primary
in 1996. She had the backing of then-Republican Gov. Bill Graves, but Huelskamp won 62 percent of the vote — after declaring publicly that Graves and other prominent moderates were “tearing the party apart.” He later paid Graves back by mockingly proposing a state “tax me more” fund when Graves sought tax increases to close a budget shortfall in 2002. That same year, he helped thwart political redistricting proposals favored by moderate Republicans, and early in 2003, after another public spat, Senate GOP leaders stripped him of his seat on the budget-writing Ways and Means Committee. Even political allies haven't been immune. Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal, a conservative Hutchinson Republican, endorsed Huelskamp in his 2010 race but described him publicly as “disgruntled” last year in another disagreement over political redistricting. “Principle is important, but in a political, democratic process, at the end of the day, something has to get accomplished,” said O'Neal, who's retiring from the Legislature and is now CEO of the powerful Kansas Chamber of Commerce. “You can be irrelevant if you say there's not set of circumstances where you'll compromise.” In Washington, Huelskamp has earned a reputation as one of the House's most outspoken conservatives, one of only nine members in the 435-member U.S. House to have earned a 100 percent rating from the conservative Club for Growth for 2011. Since then Huelskamp has only bolstered his reputation as an agitator. After he and three other GOP lawmakers lost their assignments, Huelskamp responded by voting against Boehner for another term as speaker. He gained additional notoriety when a Capitol newspaper, Politico, captured a photograph of him on the House floor reading an email on his iPad that ap-
peared to detail an effort to corral the votes of fellow Republicans and prevent Boehner from winning another term as speaker. Huelskamp contends he's being punished for being too conservative, though other House conservatives — including several with equally strong ratings from the Club for Growth — didn't lose major assignments. Huelskamp said GOP leaders couldn't realistically punish all of the lawmakers who've bucked Boehner, particularly on the fiscal cliff deal, and targeted a few to make a point. He's even using the battles to seek donations. “They will punish me,” he wrote to supporters in an email seeking donations. “But America is too important to be lost to overspending, high taxes and big government.” Huelskamp acknowledged that his public profile and his fundraising may have played a role in the loss of his key committee assignments. He'll still serve on the Small Business and Veterans Affairs committees. “Not only do they want you to vote a certain way, they want you to be silent about it,” Huelskamp said. The other members of Kansas’ congressional delegation have said relatively little publicly about the disciplinary action against Huelskamp, except that the state's loss of a seat on the Agriculture Committee is unfortunate. Back home, the give-themhell strategy is causing discomfort for some. But others like Huelskamp's defiant streak. Charlie Klamm, who owns a weaving business in Cottonwood Falls, told Huelskamp he likes the congressman's opposition to Boehner. “I'm sorry you lost your job on the Ag Committee, but that tells me one thing. They're afraid of you,” Klamm said. “Hang in there.” Used by permission from www.ksagland.com.
Kansas Farm Bureau honors tradition and heritage of family farms Tradition and heritage is a big part of what makes agriculture such an attractive way of life for so many Kansans. The lifeblood of our existence, the farms and ranches in Kansas, provide food, fuel and fiber for the world. The history of these farms and ranches is rich, with many stories to tell. In that spirit, Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's leading agriculture advocacy organization, is launching the thirteenth year of its program for the new millennium to honor those family farms that have passed down this heritage for more than a century.
The Kansas Farm Bureau “Century Farm” program will recognize family farms whose current owner/operator is related to the owner/operator of the farm in 1913 or before. Qualifying farmers will receive a farm sign designating “Century Farm” status and recognition from Kansas Farm Bureau. “As farmers and ranchers, we are proud of our legacy and heritage,” said Steve Baccus, Kansas Farm Bureau president. “The Century Farm program will help others better appreciate the strong family ties and tradition that we hold so dear.” During the first 12 years of
the Century Farm Program, more than 2,200 family farms qualified for the Farm Bureau Century Farm designation. The deadline for consideration is May 15, 2013. Complete details for qualification and an application can be obtained at county Farm Bureau offices across Kansas or on the KFB Web site, http://www.kfb.org/get involved/centuryfarms/. Kansas Farm Bureau represents grassroots agriculture. Established in 1919, this non-profit advocacy organization supports farm families who earn their living in a changing industry.
KDOT needs info about outdoor needs of Kansas communities The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking public input to help identify statewide bicycling and pedestrian needs. Becky Pepper, KDOT bicycle pedestrian coordinator, said an online survey has been posted on KDOT’s Web site, www.ksdot.org, to collect the opinions and comments of Kansans. The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. “The survey will help us better understand how to use limited resources for bicycling and pedestrian facilities in Kansas,” Pepper said. “The survey is part of the Kansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan update to enhance transportation and related goals of safety, public health, recreation, tourism and community development.”
Survey respondents will be asked how they use and value bicycling and walking facilities and policies and whether changes are needed. “We are interested in knowing whether there are differences in how rural, suburban and urban Kansans view bicycle/pedestrian needs,” Pepper said. “We are also surveying public agencies on how KDOT can best serve cities, counties, regional planning organizations and others to promote local objectives related to safe biking and walking.” KDOT planners are also interested in identifying pos-
sible collaborations and cost sharing arrangements to best leverage limited resources for the greatest impact, she said. An 18-member Kansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Advisory Board is providing multiple perspectives and guidance on this study that will completed by fall 2013. The consultant team includes the Transportation Research Institute of the University of Kansas, with Smalley Community Planning LLC., Fairway, Kansas. This article was submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
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