The
Hugoton
Hermes
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Volume 129, Number 6 16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
City Council accepts contract from Anadarko The Hugoton City Council met February 8, 2016 at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul
Hannah Wagner, the seventythird Miss Kansas, speaks about being bold during her presentation at Hugoton Elementary.
Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden and councilmen Shannon Crawford, Frankie Thomas, Jason Teeter and Dan Corpening. Also attending the meeting were Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, Dax Gaskill and Charles A. Wagner. Councilman Dean Banker was absent. The council approved the minutes of the January 11, 2016 meeting. They also approved the January municipal judge’s report. City Inspector Grubbs reported the Best Western Motel located at 1004 E. Eleventh Street is open for business. Grubbs has been taking license re-
Hugoton Elementary students engulf Miss Kansas in a sea of orange representing Super Bowl 50 Champions Denver Broncos Monday, February 8 during her visit to the school.
The winner of the Rooster Roundup Challenge is Doyle Adams. Doyle is presented $500 in Chamber Bucks from Neal Gillespie and commented he thinks he’ll use the money to buy a rifle.
Claudia Clark competed in a gymnastics contest last weekend in Wichita with kids from all over the state of Kansas. She received first place in her age division and qualified for the Gymnastics National in Orlando, Fl. in June. Claudia is the daughter of Matt and Keri Clark of Hugoton.
newals and sponsored a safety meeting January 21. They had lessons on First Aid and CPR. Charles A. Wagner reported to the council that Anadarko had cancelled the present Transportation Contract and he has been able to negotiate a new contract. Anadarko has been transporting the gas from the city gas wells to DCP Midstream’s National Helium processing plant. DCP had been buying the gas under a Percent of Participation contract. The new contract would permit Anadarko to purchase the gas, and the negotiated contract will allow a $14,000 per year increase in net income for the city. The council voted to accept the new contract. Dax Gaskill approached the council regarding subdivision regulations. Gaskill is planning to purchase about one acre from Jeff Cox on Washington Street. Since this is within three miles of the city limits of Hugoton, the council informed Gaskill he would have to get the approval of the Planning Commission, although they did not foresee any problem. The council voted to approve the Western Area Power Association (WAPA) The contract contract. has a six-month opt out clause if needed. Pioneer and Sunflower handles the bureaucracy of it. The council also approved Ordinance No. 831 which establishes maximum and minimum salaries of city employees. Ordinance No. 831 can be seen in the February 11, 2016 issue of The Hugoton Hermes newspaper. The City Clerk asked the council about the amount for the meter deposit of the Best Western Plus Motel. The council agreed on the normal rate of two and a half months of electricity costs. Paul Nordyke informed the council the Heger water well the city purchased and the golf course’s old well needs to be plugged. Paul will get bids for this. Nordyke stated he tried to get several bids to replace intersection valleys but only one contractor returned a bid. Angel Martinez Construction (AML) turned in a total bid of $13,350 for labor and materials. The four intersections to be replaced are Sixth and Harrison on the west side; Fifth and Washington on the west side; Seventh and Monroe on the north side; and the alley of Eighth Street between Jackson and Van Buren on the south side. The council voted to accept this bid. Contined to page 4
Pictured left to right: Paige Claassen, Garry Norton, Allyson Norton, Henry Wiebe,
Chandler Burrows and Preston Burrows. Story and photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.
Pirates Scholars Bowl team to head to State The Rolla High School scholars bowl team competed at the Regional tournament at Western Plains High School in Ransom Thursday, February 4 and came away Regional champions. The Pirates had a record of 10-0 at the
round robin tournament, defeating teams from Weskan, Dighton, Moscow, Pawnee Heights, Triplains, Fowler, Western Plains, Wallace County, Deerfield and Healy. Rolla will go on to compete at the State Scholars Bowl
tournament for Class 1A-Division II schools at Wilson Saturday, February 13. Congratulations to the team and their coaches and good luck at State!
Pancake Day Talent Show winners Twenty finalist acts competed in the Pancake Day Talent Show Saturday, February 6 in Liberal. Two Hugoton winners were named in the senior division: Sydney Beesley won first for her vocal solo “Let It Go”, and Britta Beesley won third for her piano piece, “Phantom of the Opera Medley”.
Other winners are as follows: Tiny Tot Division 1. Jaydelyn Ryan – Vocal Solo - "Smile" 2. Dance Images Tiny Troupe - Dance - "She’s In Love" 3. Bentley Fitzgerald – Piano/Vocal "The Baseball Game" Junior Division
1. Ashlynn Brady Ventriloquism - "We Go Together" 2. Abbie Dowell - Dance "A Thousand Years" 3. Cate Alling - Dance “I’m the Greatest Star” Senior Division 1. Sydney Beesley - Vocal Solo - “Let It Go” 2. Jordan Urban - Vocal Contined to page 4
Judy takes first in Fun Run Judy Lynch, a Hugoton resident, took first place in the recent Pancake Chase Run at Fun Liberal. Judy clocked a time of 37 minutes at the 5K event Saturday morning. The event was part of Liberal’s annual International Pancake Day celebration. Great job Judy!
Stevens County Senior Spelling Bee winners are T.J. Cox, third place; Emily Reimer, first place; and Alysia Amado, second place. Emily is a sixth grader at Hugoton Elementary School and will represent Stevens County at the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Amarillo Globe-News.
Local Girl Scouts participate in the Project Hope food drive and take time out to get their pictures taken. Pictured in back are, left to right, Teresa Colantonio, Emily Johnson, Madeliene Johnson, Debbie Nordling, Vallery Persing and Toni Crawford; middle row, Myka
Evans, Mylee Miller, Lexi Crawford, Lakota Persing, Leslie Martinez and Lyla Evans; and in front are Gwen Owens, Samantha Goode, Kimberly Castro, Ashlynn Brooks, Caitlyn Johnson and Kara Johnson.
Girl Scouts are making a comeback in Stevens County Girl Scouts in Stevens County are making a comeback! The 2015-2016 year has given Troop 60077 many new opportunities. They have gathered food for Project Hope, went caroling with the Santa Committee, and bought toys for St. Francis Community Services. In February, the Girl Scout Cookie Program begins! During the cookie
program the girls will learn many business skills, money management, people skills, business ethics, and goal setting. An astonishing 80 percent of female entrepreneurs were once Girl Scouts; now that is a huge impact! In addition to door-todoor sales, the girls will host four cookie booths. They will be at White’s gro-
cery store Saturday, February 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Thrifty King Saturday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Yardmaster Saturday, March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at Squeaky Clean Carwash in Liberal on Western Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also this February the Contined to page 4
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Former Hugoton native shares a memory from the past Dear Editor; I am in the process of writing a family history including anecdotes about my family and myself. I came across this story I had written several years ago and after seeing the comment in the History column in the January 7 issue of the Hermes that mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Dale McCoy taking over the operation of Hoppe’s Cleaners I thought it might be of interest to your readers. My mother Reba Burditt was a working mother and homemaker many years before it became so commonplace. She started working as a seamstress and silks presser at the Trager Cleaner in 1935, after I started to school, and worked in the same shop under five different owners and three different locations until she reached Social Security age in 1959. I worked for
Mr. & Mrs. to be Ken Burditt McCoy (aka cleaned so known as he could be Bus & Dell) buried in one summer in the ‘back room’ it. Well it was a very old blue of the business and helped out serge suit with a belt in the occasionally during the school back that had been out of style year. for many, many years. The The incident that deserves lady asked Bus if he thought mentioning occurred while I he could make it look alright or was working at the McCoy should she buy a new one. Cleaners in the late 1940’s and Knowing very well the family’s demonstrates the wonderful circumstances and knowing nature of Hugoton’s residents she was sure to be strapped as I remember them. for money, Bus assured her he There was a family living in could make it look like new Hugoton where the husband and he would personally had been ill and bedfast for deliver it to the mortuary. many years. His wife had Shortly after the funeral the struggled to support herself, wife stopped, came in and two daughters and her hus- thanked Bus effusively over band by fixing ladies hair in how good the suit looked and their tiny home and managed how everyone had commented to raise two beautiful daugh- on how nice her husband had ters both of whom graduated looked in it. Everyone had a from high school. When her warm glow from a job well husband passed away the lady done. That glow disappeared brought her husband’s suit in the next day when the mayor
came in for his new $200 plus (a lot of money in the 1940’s) tailor made blue serge suit which he had brought in for cleaning a few days earlier and suddenly Bus discovered why the deceased man had looked so good. The only blue serge on the rack was an old and outdated one with a belt in the back. The man had been buried in the mayor’s new suit! Typically and never missing a beat Bus recovered quickly by telling the mayor the cleaning equipment had ruined his suit and he would replace it with another tailor made one of the same quality at no cost to the mayor. To my knowledge no one in the shop ever told the story and the lady and her daughters all died never knowing why their loved one’s suit looked so good. Ken Burditt 19 Shadow Drive Whispering Pines NC 28327
Michael Grande Former resident of Liberal and Guymon, Ok. resident, Michael J. Grande, 63, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his home in Edmond, Ok. Service arrangements are pending and under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. 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. Until March 1 - Dog taxes due and payable at City Office without penalty. Contact the City at 620-544-8531. February 13 - Hollywood comes to Hugoton, courtesy of the Delta Lambda Chapter of Hugoton’s Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The event will start at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Hall and will feature local vendors. Call Malissa Hicks at 620-544-4321 or Carol Swinney at 620-544-2372 for tickets. February 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day! February 15 - President’s Day - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. - Drawing for the Sweetheart couple for the Annual Sweetheart couple of 2016.
February 16 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. February 17 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. February 20 - Stevens County Conservation District’s annual Ranch, Farm and Producers’ banquet and meeting. Make your reservations by calling 620544-2991, extension 3 by Friday, February 12. February 24 - Early release for USD 210 students at 11:30 a.m. February 25-26 - No school for USD 210 students due to Parent/ Teacher Conferences. March 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room. March 8 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. March 9 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. March 16 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.
Robert Pauda Friends and family gathered Monday morning to pay their respects to Robert Pauda, age 61, of Lakin. Mr. Pauda passed from this life Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.
Born January 7, 1955 in Lubbock, Tx., he was the son of Marcelino B. Pauda Sr. and the former Geneva Felan. Robert moved to Ulysses at the age of 16. He worked in
the oil and gas fields as a backhoe operator and was currently managing Ranchito Café in Lakin. In 1974 Robert married Norma Romero in Ulysses. Survivors include his wife Norma of Ulysses; sons Robert Pauda Jr. of Ulysses and Andrew Pauda of Lakin; daughter Rebecca Degollado of Hugoton; his mother Geneva Pauda of Ulysses; brothers, Marcelino Pauda Jr., Luciano Pauda, Joe Pauda, Angel Pauda and Sammy Pauda all of Ulysses, Albert Pauda of Dodge City, Jessie Pauda of Lubbock, Tx. and Billy Pauda of Hooker, Ok.; sisters, Geneva Ramos, Irene Sosa and Irma Pauda all of Ulysses; and seven grandchildren, Naomi, Miguel Jr., Valentino, Faith, Robert Brock, Kayden James and Hope Renee. Robert is preceded in death by his father and sister Dominga Esquivel. Funeral mass was at-
tended Monday morning, February 8 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Peter Fernandez officiating. Interment followed at the Ulysses Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Josefa Mendoza Death has claimed the life Josefa Mendoza, 62, of Liberal. Mrs. Mendoza passed from this life Monday, January 1, 2016 at the Beaver County Nursing Home in Beaver, Ok. She was born May 8, 1953 at Rosales Chihuahua, Mexico to Pedro Gomez and Ramona Anchondo. In June of 1989 she married Jesus Mendoza at Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico. Josefa was a homemaker and a member of St. Anthony of Padua, Catholic Church. Survivors include her brothers, Armando Gomez Anchondo, Rubern Gomez Anchorando and Pedro Gomez Anchondo, all of Liberal, and Ramon Gomez Anchondo, Jesus Manuel
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity January 25 through February 7. Fire Department Friday, January 29, 8:20 pm – called to 701 Road 24 for a structure fire. Saturday, January 30, 7:08 pm – dispatched to 1553 Road T for a trash and wood pile fire. Monday, February 1, 3:34 am – called to 311 East Fourteenth for a structure fire. Tuesday, February 2, 9:00 am – sent to 1006 S Jackson where a smoke alarm had been activated. It was a false alarm. Ambulance Activity Seven medical runs, two transfers and one Life Flight.
The death of Mittie Odell Feight has been learned. Mrs. Feight passed from this life Friday, February 5, 2016 at Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade. She was 98.
Born May 7, 1917 at was she Ar., Chimes, the daughter of John D. Clutts and the former Selena Hensley. April 27, 1940 she married Arthur Harris at Chimes. He preceded her in death in 1967. She married Grover Feight in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Feight was a homemaker. She loved spending time in her yard, caring for her beautiful flower gardens, tomatoes, and fruit trees – apple, apricot and pear. She loved her family dearly, but
was very proud of her independence. Mittie was a member of Trinity Faith Church. Survivors include her daughter Jane Dorris and husband James of Amarillo, Tx.; and four grandchildren, Jeffrey Dorris and Monica Dorris, both of Amarillo, and John Harris, Jr. and David Harris both of Texas City, Tx. Those preceding her in death were her parents; son John Harris; three brothers, Clyde Clutts, Porter Clutts and Paul Clutts; and two sisters, Lydia Jones and Leoda Judd. Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, February 9 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ollie Kinser officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal. Memorial contributions may be made to Abundant Life Fellowship in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences also may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneral home.com.
Marion Graber Word has been received of the death of Marion Frances Graber. Mrs. Graber, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her residence in Liberal. Born February 26, 1927 in Edgerton, she was the daughter of Ernest Bundy and the former Ethel Cole. Marion graduated in 1945 as valedictorian from Peabody High School in Peabody. She attended Kansas University for one year following high school then moved to Liberal in 1946. July 28, 1946 she married Eugene “Gene” Graber in Peabody. He preceded her in death January 27, 2010. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis and Russell Bundy; and a sister, Virginia Rose Campbell. Marion was employed as a secretary to the president of National Beef and was the
bookkeeper for Graber Tire and Service. Mrs. Graber was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she played the organ for over 40 years. She also played the organ at the First Presbyterian Church for 30 years. She had a love for music and
Margaret Beymer Mourners gathered Monday to remember and honor Margaret Ann Beymer, 69, who passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1946 in Lakin, the daughter of R.A. “Dick” Beymer and the former Alberta Fulks. Margaret attended school in Lakin. Margaret worked in the janitorial department at the Mosaic workshop. She had the ability to remember
Gomez Anchondo and Roque Gomez Anchondo, all of Mexico; her sisters, Estela Gomez de Hernandez and Teresa Gomez, both of Liberal; and her niece Marisela Hernandez of Liberal. Josefa was preceded in death by her brother Salvador Gomez Anchondo. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, February 5 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Burial followed in the Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the church, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Mittie Feight
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m.
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names of all the horses on the farm, remembered everyone’s birthday and knew where everything was located in the house. She had a love for playing the piano when she was younger and liked to be around her friends, playing jokes on them. She also enjoyed playing Putt-Putt golf, going bowling and listening to music. Survivors include her two brothers, Steve Beymer and wife Linda of Hutchinson and Jere Beymer and wife
Celia of Lakin; several nieces, nephews and many cousins; and by the participants and staff at Mosaic and Summit ResCare. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, February 8 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lakin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
used her talent playing for many weddings and funerals. She was an avid sports fan and had a great love for KU sports. She had just received a letter from Head Basketball Coach Bill Self. Marion and her family would have many times after church Sundays playing golf. She also had a passion for gardening, crossword puzzles and other mind games. Survivors include her son Tom Graber and wife Kim of Blythewood, S.C.; daughter Carol Bruce of Nashua, NH; her sister Edith Johnson and husband Harold of Sacramento, Ca.; eight grandchildren, Leslie Bois, Ashley Akinyemi, Lindsay Stathos, Brandon Bruce, Ryan Bruce, Kyle Graber and Lauren and Sara Graber; and five great grandchildren, Preston, Ella, Noah, Charlotte and Heidi. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, February 8 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants memorial contributions may be sent to The First United Methodist Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
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Stevens County Medical Foundation donates two defibrillators The Stevens County Medical Foundation recently donated two defibrillators to be used at the Hugoton
Swimming Pool and the Moscow Swimming Pool. Bobbi Ferguson, Hugoton Swimming Pool manager,
Stevens County Medical Foundation donates two defibrillators to the Hugoton swimming pool and the Moscow swimming pool. Left to right are Tommy Romero, Bobbi Ferguson,
and Rusty Crites, Moscow Recreation Department, were on hand at the meeting to receive the medical
Mary Gonzales, Max Williams, Therlene Kindswater, Sharon Concannon, Lorrie Nicodemus, Larry Bradford and Rusty Crites. Seated is Alta Pettis.
equipment. Bobbi Ferguson, the Hugoton Swimming Pool manager, had written a request to the Stevens County Medical Foundation, asking for the defibrillators. The Stevens County Sheriff Department and the school system already have this equipment. After some consideration, the Foundation agreed the swimming pools would benefit from this equipment also. A defibrillator is an electronic device which gives an electric shock to the heart. This helps reestablish normal contraction rhythms in a heart having dangerous arrhythmia or in cardiac arrest. Bobbi reported they would have to receive special training to be certified. The Stevens County Emergency Services Coordinator Rodney Kelling has agreed to provide this training for both Hugoton and Moscow. During the months the swimming pools are closed, the Recreation Departments will have the defibrillators on hand if they are needed. Tommy Romero of the Stevens County Medical Foundation stated, “I hope these defibrillators will never be needed, but they will have them if they are needed.”
Consumer Corner Hugoton Municipal Court JANUARY 2016 Pruett, William Unlawful Fireworks $110.50 Frederick, Logan, Dog at Large $110.50 Dumlar, Miranda, Dogs at Large (2) $160.50 Dumlar, Miranda, Untagged Dog $49.50 Silva, Jaden, Speeding 37/25 $117.50 Santillan, Ignacio, Leaving the Scene of Accident $310.50 Cox, Cody Lukas, Fail to Yield Right of Way $135.50 Robson, Morgan, Violation of DL Restrictions $360.00
holding gift cards that were purchased from RadioShack, the RadioShack website or any of its authorized sellers. Cards acquired in any other way will not be treated as a priority claim, meaning those claimants may not receive payment. Schmidt cautioned consumers that no one associated with this settlement would contact them to ask for personal or financial information, or to request any payment. Consumers who
Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 South Washington, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1600 South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Friday, February 5, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block South Polk, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Found Purse, 1000 Block South Madison, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane Saturday, February 6, 2016 * Block Traffic for wide load, Public Service, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block East Eleventh, Citrizen Assist, Officer Crane
Graco releases two new recalls Two new recalls from Graco include Certain ComfortSport, Ready Ride, Classic Ride and Extend2Fit. The models have label issues. Neither recall campaign impacts the crash protection of the affected seats, but both are important to repair so correct use is ensured. * RECALL #1 - Report Receipt Date: MARCH 18, 2015; NHTSA Campaign Number: 15C001000; Component(s): CHILD SEAT; Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,838; Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc. SUMMARY: Graco Children's Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain ComfortSport child restraints, model numbers 1813040 and 1794333; Ready Ride child restraints, model numbers 1924520 and 1924519; and Classic Ride child restraints, model number 1812930. These seats were manufactured between March 1, 2014, and February 28, 2015. The affected convertible child restraints are missing a statement on the affixed label that informs of loca-
are asked for such information or payments should be wary of potential scams and refuse those requests. Kansas consumers who wish to learn how to file for a refund of an unused Radio Shack gift card may visit the attorney general’s consumer protection website at www.InYourCornerKansas.or g or call (800) 432-2310. The deadline for filing a claim is December 2, 2016.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT
Monday, February 1, 2016 • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 1100 Block South Madison, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane Wednesday, February 3, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 1000 Block Jackson, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Motorist Assist, Adams and Seventh, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block
tion of the instruction manual. Without the notice on the fixed label, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 "Child Restraint Systems." CONSEQUENCE: If the label does not inform the seat owner of the instruction manual's location, the owner may not be able to refer to it and may use the seat improperly, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash. REMEDY: Graco will notify the registered owners and will mail them corrected labels to affix to the child restraints. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109. * RECALL #2 - Report Receipt Date: FEBRUARY 2, 2016; NHTSA Campaign Number: 16C002000; Component(s): CHILD SEAT, EQUIPMENT; Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,064; Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc. SUMMARY: Graco Children's Products,
Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain Extend2Fit Convertible child seats manufactured November 27, 2015, to January 20, 2016. The affected child seats may have the recline label affixed at the wrong location, resulting in confusion about how to use the seat properly. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." CONSEQUENCE: If the instructions are followed as shown, a rear-facing infant could be placed in an upright position and/or a forward-facing toddler could be placed in a recline position. Either scenario may increase the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash. REMEDY: Graco will notify owners and provide a new corrected label with application instructions, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Graco customer service at 1800-345-4109.
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Hugoton Chamber members and friends join together to help the staff of the Stevens County Inn celebrate their ribbon cutting and the grand opening of their beautiful new extablishment last week. Left to right are Joshua Grubbs, Dustin Johnson, Neal Gillespie, Toby Kehn, Jack Rowden,
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Continued from page 1 Police Chief Leslie reported she had checked on other towns concerning allowing UTV’s on the city streets. Ulysses, Liberal, Sublette, Elkhart and Garden City do not allow UTV’s on the
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
streets. Micro Utility Trucks are allowed in some of the towns. This subject was tabled at this time. City Attorney Tate reported the City Inspector and the City Attorney made a visual inspection of the building located on 305 S. Main Street. They agreed to make a condemnation report on that property to the city council. The building is not habitable and has many problems. This action will be posted in the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper as Resolution No. 2016-1. A hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the city council meeting room. At that time, the council will determine whether or not to condemn the building. The council voted to approve
Resolution No. 2016-1. Tate reported final notices have been sent to 215 South Main, 516 West Ninth and 815 South Monroe, stating the residents have 15 days to clean up their properties or request a hearing at the city council. If they do not comply, photographs and findings will be presented to the city council and ask for the council to authorize the city to abate. Abate means the city will take in a front end loader and clean up the properties, sending the bill to the landowner’s tax bill. Tate explained to the council the KDI Wastewater Treatment Agreement would not be able to be revised before 2015 ended. The council
voted to give Mayor Rowden permission to sign an extension of the current KDI Wastewater Treatment Agreement. City Clerk Hicks reported the City of Hugoton received a check for $18,920.30 from FEMA. This is for expenses of the heavy rain storm Hugoton experienced last June. Councilman Jason Teeter spoke for Neal Gillespie representing the Tourism Board, asking for $1,000 for the Kansas Police Dog Association and $50 for the dues for Wild West Organization. The council approved these appropriations. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be March 7, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 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
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
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 Buzz Lambrecht, 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.
Contined from page 1 Solo - "No Place That Far" 3. Britta Beesley - Piano “Phantom of the Opera Medley” Adult Division 1. Tressa Studt - Vocal Solo "I'm Not That Girl" 2. J. J. Widener - Vocal Solo “Thinking Out Loud” 3. Patrick Blanc Guitar/Vocal “Draw Me Close” The Montana Beesley People’s Choice Award, sponsored by United Wireless went to Ashlynn Brady for her ventriloquism act, "We Go Together".
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Girl Scouts Contined from page 1 girls will be attending a CPR class, so they can become CPR certified. This girl scout group is becoming very involved in the community. The Troop currently has 29 registered Girl Scouts. In November 2015, Teresa Colantonio of Moscow handed the leadership baton over to Toni Crawford of Moscow and Emily Johnson of Hugoton. These new leaders are very excited to be part of Girl Scout Troop 60077. “Emily and myself are having a lot of fun with the girls and enjoy providing new opportunities that will help them grow into amazing and confident young women,” said Toni Crawford. The Troop would like to invite any girls from kinder-
garten age to high school to join them. Meetings take place at the Hugoton Bob Sosa Recreation Center the first and third Thursdays of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Check out Troop 60077 Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/HugotonMoscow GirlScouts/ to see the latest information and booth locations. “Troop 60077 is very thankful for all the support our communities show us,” said Emily. To contact Girl Scout Troop 60077, please call 620598-2564 and ask for Toni. She will be sure to answer any questions you might have.
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What’s Happening with Hugoton Students? REMINDER
January Students of the Month for Hugoton Middle School are seventh grade Edgar Rodriguez and Marisa Saucedo and eighth grade Daniel Fraire and Alexis Jays. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
Parent/Teacher Conferences for USD 210 are scheduled for February 24 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and February 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you have not yet scheduled your conference, please call the Elementary School at 620-5444376 or the Early Childhood Development Center at 620-5444334. High school seminar teachers will be contacting parents about conference times. If you have not received a call by Friday, February 19, please call the HS office at 620-5454-4311. HMS conferences are conducted throughout Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday.
Paitan Schobert, Emma Brecheisen, Layla Gomez, Melanie Bustillos, Ailyn Valles, Destinee Morales, Morgan Niehues and Yazmin
Ramos don their prettiest “Dorothy” costumes for “Wizard of Oz Costume Day” Friday.
Fifth graders Daycen Austin, Alex Baeza, Carmen DonJuan and Keren DeLaRosa enjoy learning about chemistry in Mrs. Heger’s class when it involves cooking! Heritage Christian Academy students beam while they await the next activity at the annual Midwinter Tournament in Garden.
Addi Garza, MaKinna Landa, Josselyn Lopez, Alexa Escalera, Rebecca Jays, Katie Vasquez, Chloe Trayler and Jocelyn Shuck show off the clothes their parents chose for “Parents Pick Your Clothes Day” during Winter Homecoming Spirit Week.
Middle school students Frances Gaskill, David Barker and Sydney Beesley are all mixed up during “Donut Even Match Day” of Homecoming Spirit Week.
Find out What’s Happenin’ with students every week ! What a delicious way to start the day! HCA students tuck into some giant plates of pancakes Tuesday morning for the annual Pancake Day.
Selfie time! Miss Kansas Hannah Wagner and HES student Breckyn Haar pose for a quick photo Monday afternoon during Miss Kansas’ highly anticipated visit.
Mrs. Howie’s class enjoys participating in a pancake race last week. Third graders Edwin Gonzalez and Justin Quevedo spring to the finish line with their “flapjacks”.
University of Kansas announces local Honor Roll names Approximately 5,170 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2015 semester. Making the honor roll were Laci Kinser of Hugoton, School of Pharmacy and Jace Moore of Moscow, School of Pharmacy. The students, from KU’s Lawrence campus and the
schools of Health Professions and Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, represent 94 of 105 Kansas counties, 43 other states and territories, and 36 other countries. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the schools of Architec-
Hugoton High School students show off their patriotic side for “America” Day during Winter Homecoming Spirit Week. Red, white and blue dominated the halls, in addition to the many Wiz-
ture, Design & Planning; Business; Education; Engineering; Health Professions; Journalism; Music; Nursing; Pharmacy; and Social Welfare. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10 percent of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-
point average and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll. Submitted by the University of Kansas.
ard of Oz decorations depicting the “No Place Like Homecoming” theme. Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams came away with a homecoming victory Friday, January 29.
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HHS wins overtime thriller at Holcomb
The Hugoton Eagles went up to Holcomb Thursday, February 4 and defeated the 2015 State Champions in an exciting overtime thriller. It was a battle of two undefeated teams that came down to the wire. And, both sides of the gymnasium were packed with opposing Holcomb and Hugoton faithful fans. Eagles and Longhorns combined for an epic basketball game fans will remember for the ages. Both teams gave it their all, and the game came down to a few bounces, some steals and free throws. The first period of play was a quick start for the Eagles as they flew past the Longhorns with an early 12-5 lead with 4:37 left in the opening quarter. Holcomb closed the gap a
Manuel Mendez evaluates the floor during the away game against the Longhorns.
Parker Titus focuses on sinking another free throw.
little and trailed the Eagles by four points going into the second quarter. Next, the two teams showed the fans how the rest of the game was going to unfold as the score was tied at 25 points with 1:52 left before half. Parker Titus drove to the bucket with two seconds left in the quarter to break the tie. As the teams left the floor, Hugoton led Holcomb 29-27. After the break, the Longhorns had a scoring run that put them up over the Eagles by six points with 6:38 left in the third period. However, Hugoton made good use of the next three minutes of play to reclaim the lead with a 37-35 score. The teams
Tony Kinser attempts a block against Holcomb. Tony scored seven points and grabbed seven volleyed back and forth at the packed house in Holcomb, ending the third quarter knotted at 42 points each. The fourth quarter of play was nip and tuck. Titus, Korf and Goode made their presence known as they ran the court doing their best to hit two pointers and free throws. The game was tied at 54 all with 39 seconds left in regulation. And, that is how the first four quarters came to their conclusion. This game deserved and did go to an overtime period. During this period, the team contibuted free throws to stay with Holcomb. This time the group of Korf, Kinser, Leininger and Parker all nailed free throws to pull ahead of Holcomb. Late in the period, Titus stole the ball to prevent a possible Longhorn score. With 13 seconds left in overtime and the Eagles up by five points, Korf stole the basketball and drove to the bucket. He was fouled and proceeded to add another point for the Eagles by sinking a free throw. The Hugoton Eagles defeated the Holcomb Longhorns by the score of 6155. Parker Titus led the Eagles by scoring 16 points and had six rebounds. Wade Heger had 13 points for Hugoton. Colby Korf and Zack Leininger each had nine points. Zack Leininger had six rebounds for Hugoton. Tony Kinser scored seven points and grabbed five re-
Brooklynn Harper puts in a layup for the Lady Eagles.
Sports Schedule Thursday, February 11 MS Boys’ Basketball 7A/8A vs Holcomb, 4:00 p.m.; 7B/8B at 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 12 HS Basketball at Goodland - Boys’/Girls’ JV at 4:45 p.m.; Boys’ C/Girls’ V at 6:30 p.m.; Boys’ V/Girls’ C at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13 MS Boys’ Basketball at Goodland-Grant Jr. High, 7A/7B/8A/8B, 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 15 MS Boys’ Basketball 7B/8B at Kenneth Henderson-Garden City at 4:00
p.m.; 7A/8A at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 HS Basketball vs. Ulysses - Boys’/Girls’ JV at 4:45 p.m.; Boys’ C/Girls’ V at 6:30 p.m.; Boys’ V/Girls’ C at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18 MS Boys’ Basketball 7A/8A at Uyssses at 4:00 p.m.; 7B/8B at 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 19 HS Basketball at Colby Boys’/Girls’ JV at 4:45 p.m.; Boys’ C/Girls’ V at 6:30 p.m.; Boys’ V/Girls’ C at 8:00 p.m.
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Girls triumph over Longhorns
The Hugoton Lady Eagles traveled to Holcomb Thursday, February 4 to take on the Lady Longhorns. The game had been delayed as it was originally to be played two days before. However, the weather did not cooperate and the game was rescheduled due to snow in Holcomb. The atmosphere inside Holcomb's gymnasium was electric as there was a very nice sized crowd from Holcomb and Hugoton. The fans for the Lady Eagles definitely made their presence known in support of their team. The game opened up with Hugoton racing to an early 10-5 lead. Halfway through the first quarter, the teams went to trading buckets. At the end of one period, the Lady Eagles led the Lady Longhorns by the score of 149. Before the break at half, the Lady Eagles had a scoring frenzy as they were able to put up 25 points on the Lady Longhorns. Defensively for Hugoton, they held Holcomb to only 16 points for the second quarter. The score at the end of two quarters was
Hugoton leading 39-25. The second half had Hugoton dominating both offensively and defensively over their host. The lead for the Lady Eagles grew in the third period from 16 points at the beginning to 26 points by the time the clock denoted the third quarter had ended. Going into the fourth quarter, the Lady Eagles had a seemingly comfortable lead of 6539. The game rolled through the fourth quarter and the Lady Eagles closed out the victory in fine fashion. Hugoton did not let up and actually increased their lead to 34 points as the buzzer ended the game. The Hugoton Lady Eagles beat Holcomb by the score of 82-48. Katy Heger led the Lady Eagles with 19 points and six rebounds. Dallie Hoskinson had 18 points and six rebounds for the Lady Eagles. Amy Scott had 15 points and six steals for Hugoton. Laney Hoskinson had 12 points and seven steals for her team. JoHanna Rawlins and Brooklynn Harper had eight and six points for the Lady Eagles, respectively. Caitlyn Lewis and Jackie Armendariz each scored two points for Hugoton.
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Lady Eagles win over Scott City at home time they reached it within 30 seconds of the start of the period. Hugoton continued to expand their lead as the game headed towards the fourth quarter. At the end of three periods, Hugoton led over Scott City 58-24. The Lady Eagles finished the game by running their offense and watching the rolling clock count down to the end of the contest. Hugoton won the game over Scott City by the score of 62-32. Brooklynn Harper led the Lady Eagles with 16 points. Dallie Hoskinson had 14 points, seven steals and 13 rebounds against Scott City. Katy Heger had 12 points and ten rebounds. Amy Scott scored nine points and had five assists for her team. JoHanna Rawlins and Laney Hoskinson scored five points and three points, respectively. Rebecca Johnson added two points for the Lady Eagles. Caitlyn Lewis had one point for the team. Coach Gillen said, "Scott City ran a triangle and two defense on us. We had not seen that this year, so I was happy with how the girls were able to make some simple adjustments to counter their defense." The Hugoton Lady Eagles play their next game at Goodland High School. The start time is at 6:30 p.m. CST.
HHS’s Rowdy Crowd shows up in full force for the game Friday evening against Scott City.
Manuel Mendez pours on the defensive pressure during the home game Friday, February 5.
Amy Scott looks for an open teammate Friday night, while a Scott City defender waits for an opportunity to steal.
The Hugoton Lady Eagles defeated Scott City February 5 in Hugoton. The game was never in doubt as the Lady Eagles ran away from Scott City. During the first quarter of play, the Eagles held Scott City to only five points for the entire period of play. In fact, Scott City did not even score until 1:32 was left in the opening quarter. Hugoton expanded their lead to 20 points as early as the 3:27 mark of the second quarter. The lead for Hugoton at the half was 26 points as they led on the scoreboard 37-11. The third quarter had the Lady Eagles hitting a 30 point lead very quickly. This
Katy Heger drives towards the hoop against the Beavers.
Lady Eagles defend against the Scott City offense during the home game Friday night. The ladies held nothing back, earning - and holding onto - a 30 point lead early in the game. HHS’s
girls ended up with a 62-32 victory.
Lady Eagles trap a Scott City player on the sideline.
Boys suffer first loss against tough Scott City team team like Scott City, you have to be sharp, and we just weren't tonight. Credit Scott City for some of that too, they are a really good team and playing well right now they've held us to our two lowest scoring games of the season thus far. I also told the team that although this loss hurts, it doesn't take anything away from what we have accomplished so far this season, and what is yet to come for us. I challenged them to learn from this and to get ready to start another winning streak next week." The Hugoton Eagles will play their next game at Goodland High School Friday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m. CST.
Hugoton and Scott City met up Friday, February 5 for a rematch of two great teams. The Eagles played Scott City earlier in the season and came away with a 47-43 victory over the Beavers December 18. In their second matchup of the season, the Beavers evened up the series by besting the Eagles by the score of 59-51. The first quarter of play started off with Scott City going ahead of Hugoton by three points at the 4:36 mark of the first period. Then, Hugoton fought back to take the lead by four points with 2:09 left in the opening quar-
Colby Korf shoots for two more points against Scott City Friday night. The Eagles put up a good fight, but ended up falling to the Beavers 51-59.
Tony Kinser follows through on his field goal attempt.
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ter. After all that, Hugoton led Scott City at the end of the first quarter by the score of 12-11. A separation in the score occured halfway through the second period as the Beavers went ahead of the Eagles by six points during the middle part of the period. By halftime, Scott City was ahead of Hugoton 24-19. The third quarter had Scott City slowly building their lead over Hugoton. Despite, Colby Korf's three point conversion, the Beavers led the Eagles by 11 points at the end of three periods. The Eagles fought valiantly as they battled their second team in two nights that had won state championships in their divisions last year. The final score was Scott City 59 to Hugoton with 51 points.
Zack Leininger led the Eagles with 15 points and eight rebounds. Parker Titus and Tyler Goode scored eight points each for the Eagles. Colby Korf scored seven points for Hugoton. Wade Heger and Alex Gonzales scored five points each for their team. Tony Kinser added three points for the Eagles. Coach Korf said, "My message to the team after the game was that I was proud of the effort they put forth. Playing back-to-back games, against two very good teams, is a very difficult thing to do. I knew our kids would ‘hit the wall’ at some point in the game after the physically and emotionally draining game the night before. We tried to battle through it, but came up a little short. Playing a
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In the interest of helping you find dental information and dental products that are beneficial to you, we have a tidbit to share about toothpaste. Tiny plastic beads can be found in many popular brands of toothpastes. Some toothpaste companies report they use the microbeads to add color to the paste. Other companies suggest the microbeads are exfoliating. The Food and Drug Administration says these polyethylene plastic beads are safe, but dentists and hygienists are finding them embedded in the crevices between the teeth and gums. In our office, we have been finding them embedded in gums at a concerning rate. The beads do not disintegrate and they are not biodegradable and are not sifted out of the water supply. Toothpaste companies are being pressured to remove the beads, so we understand the addition of beads to toothpaste will decrease in 2016. However, please consider reviewing the ingredients of your toothpaste because polyethylene beads are not beneficial to your health. To your good health, Dr. Effie & Team
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Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Special Hunts Program. Special Hunts provide access to public and private lands that are not open to unrestricted public access. There’s no fee to apply, the draw is open to residents and nonresidents, and opportunities abound, with 160 individual permits and 79 special hunts available for spring turkey this year. Applications are being accepted through 9:00 a.m.
February 29. To apply, and to obtain detailed information on all available hunts, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Sp ecial-Hunts-Information. Out of the 79 hunts available, 29 are open hunts (open to all), 19 are mentor hunts (both beginner and mentor may hunt), and 31 are youth hunts (youth hunt only). These hunts will occur on nine separate land parcels spanning five counties, five wildlife areas, two city and county properties, one state
park, and one national wildlife refuge. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the random drawing has occurred. Special Hunts only provides access, so hunters must still purchase all licenses and permits required by law. For information on other spring turkey hunting opportunities, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting” and “Turkey Information.”
In lieu of conducting the Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey this year, bird watchers around the state are asked to participate in the national Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) taking place Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. The GBBC is an annual four-day event to engage bird watchers of all skill levels in counting birds from any location for as little as 15 minutes on one or more days of the event. Bird watchers can then report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org.
It’s free, fun and participants can feel good about playing an important role in the management and conservation of numerous bird species. Each submitted checklist provides valuable data to researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, as well as experts in other conservation organizations, who interpret those results to learn more about how birds are doing and how we can better protect them and their habitats. For more information, visit www.birdcount.org.
Sping turkey season in Kansas is hard to beat. There are 29 “open hunts”, 19 “mentor hunts” and 31 “youth hunts” available.
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By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City Throughout the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month. Created in 1926, this event coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln February 12 and Frederick Douglass February 14. African American communities have
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requirement. Participants must utilize telemetry and flow meters. In addition, the producer must hire a crop consultant to install the system, assist with monitoring and make weekly recommendations. Payment rates are $1921 per unit installed, and this payment is made for three years. Beginning farmer and other historically underserved payment rates are $2306 per unit per three years. Payments are made each year upon producer’s certification of IWM comple-
celebrated these birthdays together since the late 19th century. Honoring our shared history and reflecting on the past is one way we unify as a nation. We remember that we are all Americans — we believe in freedom and democracy for all. Another shared belief is that we all deserve a comfortable retirement, free of economic hardship. Social Security has retirement benefits and the tools to help you plan for your retirement and to apply for benefits online. We also provide disability benefits to individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from working. If the disabled individual has dependent
family members, they can also receive payments. If you or anyone you know is disabled, they may qualify for disability benefits. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. You can see if you meet our strict definition of disabled and also apply for disability benefits at www.so cialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi/a pply.html. Widows, widowers, and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. Social Security helps by providing income for the families of workers who die. In fact, 98 of every 100 children
Hugoton The Chamber has just scheduled the dates for this year’s Legislative Coffees. This year’s dates are February 27, March 19, April 16 and May 21. All of these coffees will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford are scheduled to attend. The public is invited to attend to find out what is happening this year in the Kansas Legislature. These events are co-sponsored by Stevens County Economic Development, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and our Gold Members. Time is running out! It is again time to think about the
could get benefits if a working parent dies. And Social Security pays more benefits to children than any other federal program. You can learn more about Social Security survivors benefits at www.socialsecu rity.gov/survivors. Honoring each other begins with fair and equal treatment. Social Security guarantees that, if you pay into the system, you will have the same benefits as everyone else. This Black History Month, we want to make sure our diverse nation is covered and that no one is left out of the benefits they deserve. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov to learn more.
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accomplishments and selfless acts of many individuals in Stevens County. In an effort to acknowledge these individuals, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the citizens of Stevens County to make nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards for 2015. These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in April 2016. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office or you can download the form from the Economic Development/Chamber Web site at stevenscoun
tyks.com. Return your nomination forms to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. You can bring them in to the office, mail them to 630 S. Main St., Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email them to hugotonchamber@ gmail.com. There are so many people in our community who think of others before themselves. If you know someone like this, be sure to nominate them for one of these awards! Nominations must be received in the Chamber office by Tuesday, March 1, 2016, to be considered. No anonymous nominations will be accepted. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
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Air Force Airman Christopher E. Ghumm, son of Jim and Stacy Ghumm of Hugoton, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, San Antonio, Texas January 29, 2016. He completed an intensive, eight week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physicial fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the community college of the Air Force. Christopher will be based at Keesler ARB in Biloxi, Ms. for his technical training. Christopher is a 2011 graduate of Hugoton High School.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU SAVE? How much do you save when you use your library card for books, videos, computer, and WiFi instead of purchasing it? There is an app for that! Well, a link, anyway. Go to https://engagedpatrons.org/samples/LibraryUseValueCalculator.c fm and fill out the online form to see how much YOU saved. You might be surprised. (Then you can email it to us so we know how much you saved.) Send it to library@stevens countylibrary.com. LIBRARY HOURS CHANGE Stevens County Library hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We will remain open during the lunch hour for the convenience of our patrons. The book drop at the front of the building is available 24 hours a day for returns of any type of material. LOCAL ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION The Local Artists’ Exhibition is now open. You may view the exhibit during library hours until February 26 when the meeting room is not in use. Come in and see some of our talented local artists’ work. KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM FETCH A GOOD BOOK, the kids’ winter reading program ended January 30, 2016. Several people still need to pick up prizes. Before the end of the month, please. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program “Fire It Up” will be over in a month. The program will run through Saturday, March 19. It’s so simple to participate -register today and begin reading. Turn in what you have read for prizes! Prizes will be awarded weekly. Winners’ names and the prizes they selected will be posted on the library’s Facebook page. Check it out at www.facebook.com/ StevensCountyLibrary!
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
Christopher Ghumm graduates from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Tx.
The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum has on display this black phone. It has a handle on the dialing apparatus which has to be used to contact the operator to make a phone call. It is unknown how old this phone is, but it is certain it is at least fifty years old. There are too many exhibits to list them all at the Museum. Come out and bring back all the many memories of times gone by. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mon-
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ers, but you too, could be someone’s mentor. To get you started, a certification course will be held from 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. February 20 at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W 18th Ave., Emporia, in conference rooms A, B, and C. There is no cost to participate. Topics covered will include current fishing regulations, species identification, fishing ethics, equipment, knottying, casting, fish habitat, aquatic nuisance species,
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Valentine Chocolate We think of chocolates and Valentine’s Day together. Often people want to enjoy a rich, decadent dessert on this special holiday, but may not know where to begin. Ganache is one chocolate treat I really enjoy that appears much harder to make than it actually is. Ganache has only two ingredients, chocolate and cream. Because it is so simple it is important to use high quality ingredients. Don’t use a milk chocolate, select chocolate appropriate for eating with a higher percentage of cocoa. Also, using heavy whipping cream creates a luscious ganache. It is all about the proportion of chocolate to cream and how you plan to use it. For example, if you want the ganache to glaze a cake or for dipping cake pops, you would use a 1:1 ratio of equal parts chocolate and cream. These proportions are based on weight: a 1:1 ratio means four ounces chocolate to four ounces cream. If you want to
whip it into a more frostinglike consistency, use a 1:2 ratio, one part chocolate to two parts cream. And if you want to roll it into chocolate truffles you would use a 2:1 ratio, two parts chocolate to one part cream. It’s important to use your ganache while it’s at the right temperature for what you are making. If you plan on pouring the ganache over a cake, pie, or pastry, it will need to be loose enough to flow, but thickened enough to stay on the pastry. If it is to be used for frosting or for layer cake filling, cool the ganache until it is thick, but still soft, and then beat in a stand mixer or with a hand held mixer one to two minutes until fluffy and it has lightened in color. For truffles, set the pan in the refrigerator, but remove it every five minutes or so and stir, so that the ganache cools evenly. As the chocolate begins to stiffen, stir it more frequently - it will go from soft to very hard quite suddenly. Roll by hand into one inch balls, and then roll into any
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topping you like, such as powdered sugar, candy bits, sprinkles, cocoa powder, etc. When preparing the ganache you don’t actually need to boil or even simmer the cream; it simply needs to be hot enough to melt the chocolate. To help this happen more quickly and easily, chop the chocolate very finely before combining it with the hot cream. Basic 1:1 Ganache Eight ounces high quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy cream Place chocolate in a medium, heat proof bowl; set aside. Place cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, then pour over chocolate and let stand until chocolate has softened. Stir with wooden spoon or rubber spatula until smooth. This should be enough to glaze the top and side of a nine inch cake. This is a great way to make a simple box cake mix and top it off with some fabulous chocolate!
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2015-1016 Fire Safety Poster Contest! The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted its third Annual statewide fire safety poster contest. The purpose for this contest is get the young children of Kansas to think about fire safety and to help teach other kids what they have learned. The contest is open to all elementary school children in Kansas. The winning entries in
each category are recognized and invited to meet the Kansas Governor and State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen at the capitol building. The winning posters will also be displayed at the capitol building for a limited time and featured in a statewide calendar promoting fire safety. Participants in the contest were asked to illustrate the 2015-2016 contest theme of
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“Importance of working smoke alarms in your home”. The Poster Contest was divided into three categories: Kindergarten through second grade, third and fourth grades, and fifth and sixth grades. Bragging rights goes to Ellinwood Grade School as two of their students were winners in two different categories. Reece Stickney, a first grader, won in the youngest category, while Evan Ringwald, a fourth grader, won in the third and fourth grade category.
Earning the top spot in the fifth and sixth grade category is Lauren Schutter, a sixth grade student at Mill Creek Valley Junior High in Paxico. Several students’ entries are being recognized as “Honorable Mentions”, with Carissa Sohm, a fourth grader at Rolla Elementary among them. Her poster, along with the other winners’ posters, will be featured in the annual Fire Safety Calendar along with the winners. Their posters will also be displayed in the Capitol Building rotunda.
Local Masons team with KU to screen record number for cancer Masons in Hugoton joined 21 other Kansas Masonic Lodges to host a record number of free cancer screenings across the state in 2015. Nearly 2,000 Kansans were assessed by physicians from University of Kansas Medical Center for their risk of skin and prostate cancer, thanks to the screening events, including more than 130 in Stevens County. Previously, Lodges hosted an average of five screenings that reached approximately 400 residents each year. Twenty-two cancer screenings in one year is a record for the Kansas Masons, but it’s not their first trip to the cancer prevention rodeo. In fact, the Kansas Masonic Foundation (KMF) has been supporting cancer prevention and research for more than 40 years. In addition to funding four to five yearly screenings at local lodges since 2003, the KMF created The Kansas Masonic Cancer Institute and invested more than $25 million in health initiatives like
the Bob Dole Prostate Cancer Research Fund and the Oncology Nurse Navigator program and a Psychosocial Oncology Endowments at University of Kansas Medical Center. According to the Foundation’s director of development and programs, Dave Hendricks, the organization underwent a philosophical change under the leadership of a new executive director in 2013. The new director, Bob Shively, wanted to continue to support cancer prevention and research but felt it was important to focus on giving lodges tools for greater visibility in their community. Shively and other KMF leaders decided that increasing cancer prevention programs like the screening events are an effective way to do that, explained Hendricks. The screening in Hugoton attracted about 5% of the town’s total population. “We had quite a few local folks as well as people from as far as Oklahoma and Colorado,” said Hugoton Mason,
Kansas Girl Scouts are not only learning to become leaders and entrepreneurs when they participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, they’re helping give back to others. During Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Cookie Sale, which starts February 13 and ends March 20, Girl Scouts are preparing to become leaders as they develop important skills – goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics – that set them up for success in life. Priced the same per package, with all of the proceeds staying in Kansas to support Girl Scouting, the nine Girl Scout Cookie varieties are back for customers to choose from: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbreads, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Thanks-A-Lots, and the glutenfree Trios (chocolate chips nestled in a gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal cookie). The popular Lemonades – savory slices of shortbread with a tangy lemon-flavored icing – are celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2016. This year, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is also poised to hit the 100,000 Cookie Share mark, thanks to Girl Scouts and their customers sharing cookies through the council’s Cookie Share Program. Cookie Sale customers can simply purchase a package of cookies and donate it to service men and women and their families, and local charities like the Kansas Food Bank. Since the Cookie Share Program started in 2010, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland has distributed more than 94,500 packages of cookies through the
program, including 16,150 “Cookie Shares” in 2015. Selling Girl Scout Cookies is a tradition that dates back to 1917, nearly 100 years ago, when Girl Scouts began selling home-baked cookies to raise money for their troops and their communities. Along with traditional door-to-door sales and cookie booth sales, Girl Scouts use Digital Cookie sales, an additional learning component in the Girl Scout Cookie Program that teaches girls skills and 21stcentury technology relevant in today’s world. Girl Scouts can share with a close network of friends and family their personalized webpage on a secure system emphasizing girl safety – a great option for family members who do not live nearby. Digital Cookie customers can pick quantities of six or 12 packages of any one Girl Scout Cookie variety, or an eight-pack sampler with one of each variety, to be delivered to their homes, plus the cost of shipping. “Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girlled business in the world, each girl creates and runs her cookie business to support her goals and ambitions – whether it’s attending a Girl Scout camp, completing a service project that impacts her community, or even traveling the world,” said Liz Workman, CEO of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. “I hope that every cookie customer takes time to ask our girls about their goals. Also, be sure to ask them about Cookie Shares, which support both the Girl Scout and members of the military or local charities.” Make plans today to invest in a girl. The Girl Scout Cookie Sale starts February 13 across the 80 Kansas counties served by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. Looking for a Girl Scout to buy cookies from? Enter your zip code at girlscoutcookies.org, call the Cookie Hotline at 888-686MINT, or download the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app that’s free for iOS and Android phones or mobile devices. Go to kansasgirlscouts.org to learn more about Girl Scouting in Kansas. Submitted by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.
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Ryan Fischer, MD, provides a skin examination during a Masonic Screening event December 2015.
Bruce Bentz. KMF collaborated with Midwest Cancer Alliance (MCA), the outreach network of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, on quadrupling the screenings and coordinating physicians and other staff to assist with the skin and prostate screenings and bone density tests. “Between March and December of 2015, we traveled, quite literally, to every corner of Kansas to help local lodges screen residents in their communities,” said MCA’s director of outreach, Brooke Groneman. The American Cancer Society reports that 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. Almost 75,000 of those cancers are melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Data from the Centers for Disease Control indicates that Kansas has higher than average rates of both skin and prostate cancer in the U.S. Sometimes the Masons who help coordinate their local events end up benefitting from the screening, themselves. In July, Steve Smith was one of the Masons who helped coordinate the first screening the Lodge in Erie, Kan, ever held. 125 participants were seen during the event. As it turned out, both Smith and his wife, Anne, participated and were referred to a local dermatologist for potential skin cancer issues. “Neither of us ended up with
a malignancy but we now know to keep a close watch on certain changes on our skin,” said Smith. “Helping those we screen gain a better understanding of what is and isn’t normal can make all the difference when it comes to catching skin cancer early,” explained KU Medical Center dermatologist, Ryan Fischer, MD. Fischer added, “That can be especially true in rural areas where there often isn't a dermatologist within at least 100 miles." Don Wheeler, a 33 year Mason and volunteer who has helped set up six cancer screenings over the past few years, was involved in a screening in Uniontown, Kan, in September. The screening took place during Old Settlers Days and more than 100 residents and visitors were screened. “I am a big advocate for the screenings,” explained Wheeler. “There’s no doubt in my mind that it’s one of the most visible and effective ways our lodges help the community.” Hendricks noted that the KMF hopes to increase the number of screenings in 2016. “We want to continue to help the lodges provide this free service in as many Kansas counties as possible,” said Hendricks. “Programs like these can save lives,” said Bentz. “That’s why this wasn’t our first screening and it won’t be our last.”
Emily has experienced 2,500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Emily!
Main ARTery celebrates the coming of Spring Come join Main ARTery in celebrating the coming of Spring with their first reception of the year! “Sun Kissed” is the theme, and they’re shouting at Spring to hurry up and get here! With 36 Artists and Vendors, the Main ARTery will be hosting a reception February 19, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 103 S. Main St. Shannon and Slater Heglin, of Ulysses, will be entertaining with song and music. Refreshments will be provided. The whole store and gallery will be fresh with new items and art. For additional information, you can contact Tracy Teeter at 620-424-3828, or visit www.MainARTery Kansas.com, or www.face book.com/mainarterykansas. Submitted by Main ARTery.
“Sun Kissed” created by Karen Holliday
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
Lynda Prine brought in this picture of Sheriff Roy Bennett when he served as Stevens County Sheriff during 1942 and 1943. He is pictured here in front of the old jail located on Fifth Street. Thank you Lynda for sharing your pictures with us. Taken from the February 23, 2006 Hugoton Hermes.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 Raymond and Ruth Moore will celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary February 23 at the Parkview Assisted Living Home in Ulysses. Raymond and Ruth were married in the Baptist Church in Pratt February 23, 1941. After serving in World War II, Raymond owned and operated the Gamble Store in Hugoton for 38 years, retiring in 1977. Rolla High School Scholars Bowl team took home the State Championship honors. The team consists of Morgan Taylor, Hiram Olinger, John Glave, Meredith Light, Taylor Cameron and Trevor McGuire.
Thursday, February 21, 1991 Hedy Lairmore is retiring as a city letter carrier after almost twenty-two years of delivering the mail. She weighed only 110 pounds when she started this job, but she has lost fifteen pounds over the years on the job. She has been on the receiving end of six dog bites since she started working for the Hugoton Post Office. Thursday, February 20, 1986 Chief of Police Don Brown introduced the Hugoton City Council to a candidate for the police officer position that was open. The candidate was Marvin Johnson and his family from Cheyenne Wells, Co.
Thursday, February 17, 1966 Gary Hendershot is the new faculty member in the Hugoton schools. He teaches a class in biology, a class in chemistry and seventh grade science. He was hired to replace J. Paul Flowers who resigned. He is a native of Burdett. Thursday, February 16, 1956 John Akers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Akers, incurred a fracture of his right arm near the shoulder in a Jeep accident Sunday near the golf course. Akers and Doyle Beavers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Beavers were rabbit hunting in a field near the golf course when the Jeep they were riding in hit a soft
spot, went out of control and overturned. Young Beavers was uninjured. Thursday, February 16, 1956 In 1920, T.B. “Tom” Porter, Jr. took over J.B. “Beaty” Porter’s Buick Agency. Tom sold Buicks as a sideline to his drugstore. We find Tom sold about anything a person might want - radios, pianos, cars, drugs, sodas, popcorn, stoves, etc. Just name it. If Tom didn’t have it, he would get the dealership and get it for you. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
Discover Kansas’ parks during National Park Service’s centennial Join the party in 2016 when Kansas parks celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th birthday with some centennial carrying-on of their own. Throughout the year, visitors to the Sunflower State’s five national parks—Fort Larned, Fort Scott, Nicodemus and Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Sites and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve—will discover a full slate of festivities and, just maybe, some national treasures they didn’t know about in their own backyards! At one of those gems, Fort Larned National Historic Site in south-central Kansas, park ranger Ellen Jones said visitors often admit, “I didn’t know this was here.” But then, the nine original buildings, historical exhibits and living-history demonstrations at the authentic 1859-1878 frontier fort leave them amazed and coming back for more. “Our hope this year is that our centennial events bring as many people as possible to our fort,” Jones said. “If they know it’s a big celebration that only comes about once in a lifetime, then hopefully they’ll go the extra mile to see what we’re all about.” Some 160 miles east at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City, Chief of Interpretation Heather Brown has the same goal for these 11,000 acres of wide-open spaces. “I’m really hoping the centennial encourages more visitation at all parks. That’s really important for the next 100 years, and it’s especially important to instill a sense of pride and stewardship in the next generation. The parks belong to everyone.” With the centennial year under way, Kansas parks have a full calendar of special salutes planned, starting with the traveling theater production, “Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland,” at four sites. Scripted and performed by Asheville, North Carolina’s Bright Star Touring Theatre, the original play celebrates African American history in Kansas and the Midwest. “Lift Every Voice” will be performed March 5 at Emporia Arts Center (hosted by Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve), March 7 at State Street Elementary School in Topeka (in partnership with Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site), March 8 at Fort Scott National Historic Site and July 30 at Nicodemus National Historic Site. (The sites are scheduling both public and school group performances, so check ahead). The partying continues with annual events that have a centennial spin, paired with some new events just for the occasion. Several of the parks will celebrate the National Park Service’s actual 100th birthday August 25 with a Picnic in the Park and other vintage fun. Another reason to check out Kansas parks this year or any time: admission is always free. Here’s just a sampling of what’s ahead at each site: --At Fort Scott National Historic Site, an 1840s military post
with 20 historic structures and parade grounds, plan to troop in for the town-wide Good Ol’ Days June 4, Vintage Baseball and Picnic in the Park August 27, Native American dancing and music at the Native Neighbors event October 21-22 and the annual Candlelight Tour December 2-3. --Fort Larned National Historic Site, an authentically-preserved Army fort from the Indian Wars era, will host a battery of events, ranging from its annual Memorial Day Weekend May 2830 and Picnic in the Park Centennial Celebration August 27 to its Candlelight Tours October 8 and Christmas Open House December 10. --In honor of the centennial, the 1,800-mile American Solar Challenge solar-car race through seven states will stop at nine national parks, including Brown v. Board National Historic Site in Topeka August 3. Visitors can come by the checkpoint to view and learn about the uniquelooking solar cars, and visit with the park rangers about Brown v. Board. Located at Monroe Elementary School, once a segregated school in Topeka, the interactive museum documents the landmark decision that ended legal segregation in America’s public schools. --At Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City, visitors can experience the 11,000 acres of sweeping vistas on guided bus tours through the prairie (offered daily May – October), tours of the 1880s limestone mansion, three-story limestone barn and one-room schoolhouse, and hikes on 40 miles of trails. Add a centennial twist to your visit at the Cowboy Holiday July 2, Picnic in the Park August 25 and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve’s own 20th birthday celebration November 12. --Nicodemus National Historic Site in northwest Kansas and its five historic buildings preserve the oldest and only remaining all-black settlement west of the Mississippi River. Learn more about this tiny community, established in 1877, at the Visitor Center in the historic Nicodemus Township Hall. Then join in the settlement’s annual Nicodemus Homecoming Celebration on July 28-31, which this year marks not only the National Park Service centennial, but also the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers and 20th anniversary of the Nicodemus National Historic Site. Lauren Blacik, assistant centennial coordinator for the National Park Service Midwest Region, explained “The whole goal of the centennial is to help people find their parks, become more aware of them and care about them.” People like Ann Arbor, Michigan, resident Lia De Biasi are doing just that—discovering Kansas’ parks for the first time. De Biasi and a friend traveled to Kansas in January and, in two days, visited all five parks and also “climbed my way up the 297 stairs of the state capitol for a
spectacular view over Topeka.” Although it was her first trip to Kansas, she was assigned a report in fourth grade on the state, “and since then, I’ve always felt a connection with Kansas,” De Biasi said. She also credits her dad for her love of travel. “He’d take us on road trips across the country and stop at all of the national parks along the way,” she recalled. Parks aside, De Biasi found the Kansas landscape “gorgeous” and added, “I’ve never seen so many stars in a night sky in my entire life. My friend
and I even pulled over in the middle of nowhere to get out of the car and watch the stars actually twinkle!” The parks and park rangers got similar glowing reviews: “I’ve visited a decent amount of historical forts for a 20-something-year-old and the preservation of Fort Larned was beautiful, and Brown v. Board looked untouched from the time of its prime,” De Biasi said. “Also, my friend and I ran into two amazing park rangers in Kansas that we will talk about till the day we die!”
Following her whirlwind trip across the state to see the five parks, De Biasi offered some veteran advice: “I would tell people to just get out and explore. There is nothing more rewarding than putting down the history books and actually experiencing the sights first hand.” And for those Kansans who sometimes tell Fort Scott ranger Barry Geertsen, ”We’ve been driving by this place for years and finally decided to stop,” the centennial is the perfect reason to pull in and finally discover what’s in their own backyards.
“If people have wonderful, unforgettable experiences right in the state they live, then that’s a centennial success!” concludes the National Park Service’s Lauren Blacik. Visit FindYourPark.com and nps.gov to learn about parks and centennial events in Kansas and across the country. While visiting Kansas’ National Parks be sure to use the hashtags #FindYourPark and #NoPlaceLikeKS to share your story. Submitted by Kansas Tourism.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Boy Scouts host Sweetheart Dinner The Rolla Boy Scouts will be hosting a free will donation Sweetheart dinner at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rolla Sunday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30
p.m. The meal will include spaghetti and meat sauce meatballs with fixings. If you have any questions, please contact Robert and Trina Fosdick.
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RJH basketball season is over The Rolla junior high basketball games have come to an end. Some games were won while others were lost. The teams worked on fundamentals and teamwork in hopes that next year would be even better. Great job, teams! Keep up the good work!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 28, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS PRESTON PAYNE, DECEASED Case No. 16-PR-2 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Doreen L. Payne, Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas Preston Payne, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of Thomas Preston Payne, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the Will be construed; and that all real
estate described in the Petition and all other property owned by the decedent in Kansas be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before February 19, 2016, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., of said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Doreen L. Payne, Petitioner Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 Phone: (620) 624-8444 Fax: (620) 624-8221 Email: ryoxall@yoxallfirm.com Attorney for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 28, 2016) 3t IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID JAMES BUDDRUS, Deceased. Case No. 16 PR 5 Pursuant to Chapter 59, Kansas Statutes Annotated
James Buddrus, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the will be construed; and that the property described in the petition be assigned in accordance with the terms of the will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before February 19, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. of such day, in such court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place such cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. James Edward Buddrus, Petitioner
NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by James Edward Buddrus, a personal representative named in the will of David James Buddrus, deceased, praying that the foreign will of David
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February 11 -High School Basketball vs Moscow at 4:30 p.m. -Kindergarten-fifth Valentine's Day Party at 3:15 p.m. February 12 -Lincoln's Birthday  -ARGH February 13 -High School Speech at Syracuse -Scholars' Bowl State at Wilson February 14 -Valentine's Day February 15 -High School Speech at Scott City -President's Day -No School February 16 -High School Basketball vs Ashland at 4:00 p.m.
The Rolla Pirates Junior High Basketball team, left to right are Coach Cassie Thrall, Coach Christy Littlefield, Ethan Garcia, Alonzo Martinez, Corny Loewen, Alex Hernandez, Eduardo Quezada, Aaron Apelu, Garrette
Hinds and Coach Greg Bentley; middle row are Ashton Burrows, Westin Clemens, Alec Langley and Castor Hernandez; and in front are Managers Owen Shores, Gavin LaRue and Austin Apelu. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Rolla Junior High Girls Basketball team left to right are Coach Traci Taylor, Chloe Burnett, Alexandra Hart, Melanie Norton, Jamie
Sheedy (#15), Abby Easterwood, Aspen Sohm and Coach John Barrett. In front is Manager Santana Key.
Chandler accepted by Washburn Chandler Burrows kept the good news going by being accepted into Washburn University’s Honors Program in Topeka. Chandler has visited Washburn with his Scholars’ Bowl Team every year for the past four years and Washburn noticed. He expressed an interest in going there and now they’ve shown their interest in him, as well. Chandler is a senior and the son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows. He is also the grandson of Larry and Wilene Burrows of Rolla and Robert and Sharon Ralston of Liberal, and the great grandson of Margaret (Tiny) Burrows of Hugoton. Congratulations to Chandler and his whole family!
Look who’s new Brooklyn Pearson welcomes baby brother Brooklyn Pearson is so excited to announce the birth of her baby brother, River Lee Ryan Pearson. He was born February 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. He was nine pounds, 13 ounces and 23 ¼ inches long. He is welcomed home by his parents, Kelcey and Will. Maternal grandparents are Kristy and the late Lee Hull. Paternal grandparents are DR and Anita Murphy. Great grandmother is Nancy Hull. Welcome to the world River!
Chandler Burrows Photo courtesy of Shelli Burrows.
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All Around 4-H Club meets The meeting of the Rolla All Around 4-H Club was called to order at 6:40 p.m., Monday, February 1. The pledges were lead by Samantha Dunn. Roll call was answered by, your favorite Valentine Candy. New business was County Club Days is February 20 but you must have your slip turned in by the tenth. Regional club days will be February 27.
Old business included the club is still selling Rada knives. Samantha Dunn did a demonstration on cooking utensils. Dezi Schwindt and Paige Claassen did a project talk on their science fair project. Rylan Williams did a demonstration on how to make homemade hot chocolate. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Rylan Williams, Reporter.
Look who’s new Rhett James joins Reynolds family Katy (Hall) and Tyrell Reynolds of Leoti are proud to announce the birth of their first son, Rhett James. He was born February 2 in Garden City, weighing seven pounds, nine ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. He is welcomed home by his parents; maternal grandparents Kurt and Kris Hall of Rolla; maternal great grandparents Butch and Joyce Hall of Trinidad, Co. and Jeff and Nola Robertson of Sedalia, Co.; great- great grandmother Darline Burnette of Spokane, Wa.; paternal grandparents are Joe and Jannifer Reynolds of Tribune; and great grandparents
Rhett James Reynolds Alvin and Darline Wells of Leoti and Hazel Reynolds of Tribune. Dad, Tyrell and mom Katy are praising the Lord for this happy and healthy little boy. Congratulations to the new family!
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Homecoming Court in front are Kindergarten Attendants- Gage Harris, Charlotte Lahey and Cooper Lahey. In the middle row are Briannah Davidson, Madilyn Lahey, Queen Kelsi
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Choir plans Easter Cantata The Moscow Baptist Church Choir, directed by Estie Grubbs, will be presenting an Easter Cantata entitled, "In Christ Alone". There will be three performances of the Celebration. The performances are March 20, Palm Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton; Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moscow Baptist Church, one mile south and a quarter mile east of Moscow.; and March 27, Easter Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Moscow Baptist Church. This musical for Easter includes many of the beautiful hymns we all have come to love, created by Tony Wood and Russell Mauldin. Please come and share this Easter experience celebrating that
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victorious day when God's redemption plan was fulfilled. Our hearts rejoice as hope rises like the Sunday sun over Jerusalem that first Easter morning. Today, we live our earthly days in the light of the dawn that revealed the power, majesty, wisdom and grace of our risen Savior.
Homecoming King Vance Thompson and Queen Kelsi Mueller Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Moscow Schools Spelling Bee winners are Junior Bee-Lizett Gonzalez and Senior Bee-Audric Roland. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
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The Baptist Hillbilly Band provides gospel music for the entertainment of the people attending the Groundhog Supper.
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Large crowd turns out for annual Groundhog Supper The Moscow United Methodist Church had their annual Groundhog Supper Saturday evening, February 6. Approximately 400 people were served a wonderful meal
that included sausage, liver and onions, ribs, porkloin and all the fixings. Everyone really enjoyed the music provided by the Baptist Hillbilly Band. It was
Approximately 400 hungry souls visit the Moscow UMC for their annual delicious
also great to visit with many friends attending from Ulysses, Satanta, Hugoton and other area towns.
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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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Fill-in help for SENIOR CENTER Kitchen/Van Driver Pick up applications at 624 S. Main Street from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (4c3)
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 11, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA B. SHELTON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR8 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Mike Shelton and Richard Shelton, the CoExecutors of the Estate of Barbara B. Shelton, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of their acts, proceedings and accounts as Co-Executors, allowance for their
attorneys' fees and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the said decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 8th day of March, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. MIKE SHELTON RICHARD SHELTON Co-Executors and Petitioners TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for Co-Executors and Petitioners
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ORDINANCE NO. 831 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND FIXING THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 1-605 OF CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011, REPEALING SECTION 1, 1-504, OF ORDINANCE NO. 751, REPEALING SECTION 1, 1-607 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: Section 1. That Section 1-605 of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1-605. SALARIES FIXED BY ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION. (a) The officers and employees of the city shall receive as full compensation for their services sums of money to be determined by resolution, within the minimum and maximum amounts of money, to be paid monthly as set out in subsection (b) of this section (b) The following officers and employees of the City of Hugoton shall receive monthly as full compensation for all services required to be performed for and in behalf of the city the base sum set out in the following specific titles and classifications. Except as otherwise provided, such compensation shall be paid bi-weekly or as the governing body may direct by resolution. BASE PAY SCHEDULE MONTHLY MINIMUM POSITION City Administrator/Clerk/Finance Director, who shall be ex officio clerk of the city utility system $5,000.00 Assistant City Clerk 3,000.00 5,000.00 Outside Utilities Supervisor Assistant Utilities Supervisor 3,000.00 Electric System Supervisor 5,000.00 Assistant Electric System Supervisor 3,000.00 Power Plant Foreman 3,000.00 Chief of Police 4,000.00 City Inspector 2,500.00 Golf Course Superintendent 2,500.00 Mayor 200.00 City Councilmember 100.00 City Attorney 2,500.00 City Treasurer 500.00 Municipal Judge 800.00 Computer Operator 2,000.00 Executive Secretary 2,000.00 Secretary 1,800.00 Utility Clerk 1,800.00 Police Sergeant 3,925.00 Police Corporal 3,585.00 Police Master Patrolman 3,285.00 Police Patrolman 3,000.00 Master Mechanic 3,000.00 Power Plant Operator 2,425.00 All other employees under the supervision and control of the Outside Utilities Supervisor or Electric System Supervisor 2,425.00
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Do you enjoy working with machinery-maintaining and repairing? JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is hiring a full time mill maintenance person. Grain handling, welding skills and electrical knowledge is a plus. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a positive, productive workforce and values Safety First. We offer competitive wages and full benefits. Contact Pedro Mendoza @ 620-805-1421 or email pedro.mendoza@jbssa.com. You can apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or may apply online at:
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Section 2. REPEAL. Section 1-605 of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011, Section 1, 1-504, of Ordinance No. 751, Section 1-607 of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011, and all other ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its publication in the official city newspaper. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 8th day of February, 2016. (SEAL) /s/Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor
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Night Feedyard Operation Full time with a flexible schedule, we offer a competitive benefit package and starting pay at $15.00 an hour. Cattle handling experience preferred, or if you have a desire to learn, we will train. JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders desires a positive and productive workforce. We have well maintained facilities and equipment, plus a Safety First culture that supports our success. Valid driver’s license required.
Call 620-356-4466 for additional information. You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or apply online at:
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 4, 2016) 2t NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STEVENS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 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 20th day of February, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. an annual meeting of the Stevens County Conservation District will be held at the Stevens County Memorial Hall, 6th & Monroe St., 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
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 11, 2016) 2t Results of the Market Study Analysis for Stevens County for the Assessment Year 2016
Values on specific properties may not follow the general trend because of changes in the property, correction of descriptive information or adjustment of values based on sales of similar properties.
Pursuant to L. 1991, CH279, SS2. A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 2.48% per year A study of the Commercial and Vacant Lot real estate market indicated that the market is stable with no general upward or downward trend.
Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26) Can you provide Mobile Home Inspections? Applicant requirements include reliable internet, digital camera, GPS/Smartphone, knowledge of lock change and full winterization.
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All other city employees, including part-time employees, shall be paid on an hourly rate of not less than the federal minimum wage but not more than $35.00 per hour, to be determined by the governing body by resolution.
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Successful candidate must possess good people and writing skills, be flexible, personable and comfortable using a computer. Duties may include attending public meetings, photography, page layout, composition of stories, proofreading and various office tasks.
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In accordance with the provisions in KSA 79-1476, the Division of Property Valuation is required to annually furnish each county the results of its study relating to changes, if any, of the Use Value of agricultural land. Changes can and do occur as a result of several factors including cropping practices, commodity prices and production costs.
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NOW HIRING! Bartlett Cattle has immediate openings for Cattle Processors. Bring your cattle handling experience to contribute in a variety of areas of a large commercial feedlot near Sublette, Ks. Bartlett offers competitive wages and a full-benefit package with: paid vacation, health and life insurance premiums paid 100% for employee, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing for all fulltime employees.
Apply in person or call today Bartlett Cattle Company, LP Hwy US 83 & US 160 Sublette, Ks. 800-860-7290 Drug Screen/Background Checks
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CITY OF ROLLA is accepting applications for a full time position with the
Maintenance Department. Benefits include BCBS Health Insurance and retirement through Kansas Public Employees Retirement system. Living in Rolla is a requirement for this position. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Applications are available at City Hall in Rolla, 304 Washington Street. For more information you can contact City Hall at 620-593-4777. The City of Rolla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (1c6)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JENNIE SAUNDERS, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that the Last Will and Testament of Jennie Saunders was duly admitted to probate on April 28, 2015, at which time the petitioner, Lyndel Irene King,
was appointed executor of the will and estate of Jennie Saunders, deceased, and duly qualified as such executor. Letters Testamentary were issued to her on said date of April 28, 2015, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. 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. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.  Lyndel Irene King, Executor KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 11, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVERETT EUGENE BURROWS, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR000011 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 Donald Burrows, Administrator C.T.A. of the will and estate of Everett Eugene Burrows, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate and approval of a family settlement agreement, for approval of his acts and proceedings as Administrator C.T.A., for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also
praying that the Court determine the legatees and devisees entitled to the estate pursuant to the terms of the Will and the Family Settlement Agreement, and to distribute and assign the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of the decedent's Will and the Family Settlement Agreement, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 8th day of March, 2016, 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. Donald Burrows, Administrator C.T.A.  ramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC K 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LURLINE A. GERBER, DECEASED No.2016PR7 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that Lonnie L. Gerber, as personal representative of the estate of Lurline A. Gerber, deceased, and as an heir of Lurline A. Gerber, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, and other counties, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of Decedent's will and the proceedings had in the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that
administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by Decedent, Lurline A. Gerber, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereof, pursuant to the terms of Decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before the 29th day of February, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Lonnie L. Gerber, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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The cheapest gasoline prices in over twelve years are showing up in some lucky states in the heart of the nation, with previously unthinkable 99-cent gasoline becoming a strong possibility as wholesale gas prices plunge amidst growing
supply. GasBuddy reports nine states in the nation are currently witnessing the lowest average gasoline prices since early 2004: Oklahoma at $1.37 per gallon, Indiana at $1.45 per gallon, Kansas at $1.46 per gallon,
Ohio at $1.47 per gallon, Michigan at $1.49 per gallon, Minnesota at $1.52 per gallon, Wisconsin at $1.54 per gallon, Illinois at $1.57 per gallon and North Dakota at $1.63 per gallon as oil refiners offer bargain basement prices to rid themselves of winter-spec gasoline ahead of a pending shift to cleaner burning fuel. Even Chicago’s notoriously high gas prices stand a record eight cents per gallon under the national average and have spent a record twelve consecutive days under the national average, a testament to the
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The Kansas Press Association, local Kansas newspapers and AT&T are joining together to conduct an "It Can Wait" editorial contest to raise awareness about the dangers of smartphone-related driving distractions. The contest, which kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 13, is open to middle school and high school students from across Kansas and provides students with the opportunity to win a $500 prize for a column or editorial that best answers the question: "Why is it important to take the It Can Wait pledge to keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone?" “We've decided to participate with AT&T in this program because we've unfortunately become far too accustomed to reading stories about how dangerous texting while driving and other smartphone activities can be," said Doug Anstaett, KPA executive director. “We want to do our part to help raise awareness and stop this dangerous behavior.” Anstaett said by hosting the It Can Wait editorial contest with AT&T and our local member papers, KPA hopes to provide students with a
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Nate Meile and Billy Harvey prepare the gravy at the Moscow Groundhog Supper. It is hard to keep up with the demand for the delicious gravy.
Kevin Staggers takes up more biscuits for the Moscow UMC Groundhog Supper. This is his first year of helping with the cooking.
Earl Teeter is keeping busy dishing up the wonderful desserts. The men cooked the meal but the ladies made all the delicious desserts.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Around noon this Friday February 12, 2016, we’ll crown the Senior Center Valentine King and Queen. Please join us for the fun! Saturday, February 13 is our next monthly dance. Gas Capital Car Club is our sponsor, so there is no admission fee. Bob Walter will provide live country music from 7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. Please bring a pot luck. That same day is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. as well as canasta and potluck beginning at 6pm. Saturday, February 20 I’ll be teaching the Life Story Workshop at 10:00 a.m. You’ll learn how to write the story of your life. Call the senior center for more information. We meet once a month and there is no fee. Every Wednesday a group of painters gather in the craft room at the senior center. They bring their easel, painting supplies, and the picture they are currently working on. They share ideas, socialize, and create works of art. If you have a desire to join them, they would love to have more people participate. Maybe you don’t want to paint a picture, but enjoy coloring books, you could do that as well. Bring your coloring book, crayons, gel pens, colored pencils and be part of the group. We have pool and snooker tables here at the senior center for your use. Please feel free to come by and play during our regular hours, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health
insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-225-8240. Menu Feb. 11................Ham & Beans Feb. 12.................Salmon Patty Feb. 15 ....................Taco Salad Feb. 16 ......Oven Fried Chicken Feb. 17 ...................Swiss Steak Feb. 18 ..............Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, February 11 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, February 12 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Sew All Day ................8:30 a.m. Dance ..............7:00-10:00 p.m. Monday, February 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
Beta Sigma offers scholarships to qualifying women The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional women's educational group, is offering a scholarship to a current college junior or senior woman majoring in the field of education. The recipient must be a resident of Morton or Stevens County, Kansas. The application must be returned to a Delta Kappa Gamma member on or before March 1, 2016. Application information is available from Teresa Smith at Elkhart High School and Winnie Hagenah at Hugoton High School. The scholarship recipient will be asked to attend the April 4 meeting to receive the scholarship. Submitted by Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.