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Thursday, February 16, 2017 Volume Volume 130, 130, Number Number 77 16 16 pages, pages, 69 69 cents cents plus plus tax tax per per copy copy
Homecoming Queen Jaqui Armendariz graciously accepts a quick kiss on her hand from King Brian Flores. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Hugoton High School’s 2017 Winter Homecoming court assembles after the coronation Friday evening, February 10. From left to right in the back are Carter Brown, Mitchell Hamlin, Pedro Ordonez, Adan Vera, Ethan Shopteese, Carlos Montiel, Homecoming King Brian Flores, Zackary Leininger, Zayden Littell, Colby Korf, Elias Mendoza, Tony Kinser and
Valentino Degollado. In front are freshman attendant Frances Gaskill, senior queen candidate Zeida Betance, crownbearer Miles Mueller, Homecoming Queen Jaqueline Armendariz, flower girl Braylee Kraisinger, senior queen candidate Abdi Tinoco, sophomore attendant MeKenzie Hagman and junior attendant Britta Beesley. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Senior basketball player Sydney Hein looks on while teammate Marisol DonJuan gives a medal to newly crowned King Brian Flores, a senior at HHS.
Hugoton Airport manager resigns The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular monthly meeting Monday, February 13, 2017. Present at the meeting were board members Josh Jorde, Dell Cullison, Robert Davis, Dax Gaskill and Matt Rome. attending the Also meeting were Hugoton Municipal Airport manager Gary Porter and
Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Chairman Robert Davis presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The financial report was reviewed and approved. Chairman Davis presented copies of the Annual Capital Improvement Program for the next five years the Federal Aviation Administration
requires in order for the airport to remain eligible for FAA AIP funding. Listed on the report were the land easements, land aquisition, a design for runway 13/31 rehab and 31 extension and construction for 13/31 improvements. This report does not obligate the airport to complete these improvements. The board approved the data sheet. Manager Porter reported the taxiway lights were out again. Another fuse had blown. He put in a call to Hancock Electric for them to locate the problem. Porter also ordered a half load of fuel. Porter told the board he was resigning as full time airport manager. His last day will be February 28, He will be resuming his duties as part time manager May 1, 2017. The board voted to change the Airport Facility
Directory to require a 24 hour advance notice for the request of jet juel. The board voted to renew the tractor lease with American Implement. The next airport meeting will be April 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
HHS cheerleaders pump up the sizeable crowd at Friday’s Homecoming pep rally in the West Gym. Students rooted for the three senior King candidates before the
HHS band members play a rousing version of the school song for all the Eagles present.
crowning, played a lifesize version of “Hungry, Hungry
Hippos” and showed their excitement for Homecoming.
It’s a family affair at the Stevens County Spelling Bee! At the Senior Bee, HMS eighth grader Gillian Heger took the prize, while little brother Storm Heger won first place in the Junior Bee. Gillian will be heading to the Regional Bee in Amarillo, Tx. March 4. Good luck and great spelling Hegers!
Heger siblings sweep Stevens County Bee The Stevens County Spelling Bee took place Wednesday, February 8 at 12:45 p.m. at the Moscow High School Gym. The Junior Bee was first with Hugoton students Amy Fedelin as runner-up and Storm Heger placing first. The match lasted eight rounds with Storm correctly spelling the word "contraband" to win. The Senior Bee was also
won by Hugoton students, with Samantha Berry coming in second place and Gillian Heger winning the Bee by spelling "Olympian" correctly in the fourth round. Gillian and Storm are brother and sister and their parents are Robb and Kim Heger. Gillian will be competing at the Regional Bee in Amarillo, Tx. Saturday, March 4.
Maggie White earns first in Prose at a recent Forensics meet in Satanta. Maggie will be heading to the KSHSAA State meet in May 2017. Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your season!
Loretta and Billy Woodworth are crowned Valentine Queen and King by Barbara Beeks at the Senior Center Tuesday at noon. The couple will rule over their loyal subjects...at least until Valentines Day next year! Congratulations King Billy and Queen Loretta!
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Obituaries
Terry Ausbun Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Terry Lee Ausbun of Amarillo, Tx. Mr. Ausbun, 72, passed from this life Saturday, February 4, 2017. Terry was born January 21, 1945 in Hugoton, to James and Lois Ausbun. He graduated from Tascosa High School then went to the Navy for seven years, serving six years on a nuclear submarine. Following his military service, Terry earned a bachelor's degree and then began a career in the computer industry as a programmer and computer technician. Terry worked at Indiana, Gatlinburg and Portland, Oregon Convention Centers. He also traveled overseas to set up computers. Terry retired in 2011 and moved to Amarillo. Mr. Ausbun was preceded in death by his niece Jamie Lester in 2012 and greatniece April Broadwater in 1991. Survivors include his two sisters, Jimmie Lois Hubbard and husband Walter of Panhandle, Tx. and Rhonda
Marie Ausbun of Amarillo; nieces, Rhonda Mendez and husband Todd of Frisco, Tx., Pamela Dutcher and husband David of Panhandle, Nichole Broadwater Riley and husband Rich of Newnan, Tx. and Peggy Lawless of McKinney, Tx.; 15 great nieces and great nephews; and one great great niece. Memorial services were attended Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2017 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Sign the online guestbook at www.boxwellbrothers.com.
Broken Arrow, Ok. and Justin Wayne Norton and wife Cheryl of New Castle, Co.; two brothers, Terry Thomas and wife Shirley of Durant, Ok. and Rick Owens of Broken Arrow; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Simone is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16 at the Assembly of God Church in Hugoton with Pastor Ben Coats officiating. Interment will follow at Hugoton Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton with family present. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Richard White Liberal resident Richard Thomas White, 81, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born April 6, 1935 to Elmo White and the former Bertha Arnold at Springfield, Mo. Richard grew up in Springfield and Escalon, Ca. When he was young he worked in the fruit fields picking grapes, peaches and strawberries. He later moved to Chicago, Il. and then back to Springfield. In 1968 he moved back to California where he lived until September 2016, when he moved to Liberal to be with his brother
Death has claimed the life of Henry Merle Staples of Hugoton. Mr. Staples, 95, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was the son of J.W. Staples and the former Edith Sandburg, and was born November 16, 1921 at Pratt. Henry and Dorothy L. Rasler were married September 9, 1944 in Liberal. She preceded him in death September 4, 2007. Mr. Staples was in the United States Navy during the World War II conflict. He was a lifetime member of the US Submarine Veterans, VFW and American Legion. Survivors include four nieces, Donita Graham of Hugoton, Joyce Tedrow of Ponca City, Ok., Johnnie Slatten and husband Herman of Tyrone, Ok. and Lorretta Woodworth and husband Billy of Hugoton; four nephews, Ron Sutton and wife Rebecca of Paola, Jimmy Staples of Des Moines, Ia., Phillip Rasler and wife Martha of Woodland, Wa. and Terry
Campbell of Hugoton; and his many other relatives and friends. Mr. Staples was preceded in death by his parents; son Jack Ray Staples; sister Helen; four brothers, Charles, Dorsey, Gerald and Jack Staples; and nephew John Staples. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, February 15 at First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Heath Kelley presiding. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.
Louis “Sonny” Ipson
Simone Norton Word has been received of the death of Simone Cecelia Norton, age 61, of Sand Springs, Ok. Mrs. Norton passed from this life Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Ok. She was born November 18, 1955 in Bell Gardens, Ca., the daughter of Loyd Thomas and the former Cecelia Smith. Simone grew up in the Church of the First Born in Beaver, Ok. where her uncles were the pastors. She attended school in Beaver and Palo Verde High School in Blythe, Ca. where she graduated. In 1973 Simone met Daniel Lee Norton and they were married March 17, 1973 in Las Vegas, Nv. Mrs. Norton was close to God, her family and friends. She was the structure and backbone of her family and loved everything about them. Simone was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids and hearing about all their accomplishments and supporting them in any way she could. Simone had a very selfless heart and was always there for others, helping them however they needed. Simone enjoyed sewing and watching movies. Survivors include her husband Daniel Lee Norton of their home; sons, Daniel Lee Norton, Jr. and wife Gail of
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Jerry. Richard loved cars and had worked as a body man in Auto Body Repair and he also enjoyed restoring antique cars. Richard is survived by his brothers, Jerry White of Liberal and Billy William White of Dickinson, Tx.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Memorial services may be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Friends may send condolences to the family through Richard's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
The death of Louis “Sonny” Kyle Ipson has been learned. Mr. Ipson passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Villa Marie Assisted Living Facility in Mulvane at the age of 93. He was born to Earl R. Ipson and the former Beva Bartley April 16, 1923 in Elkhart. After graduation from Rolla High School, Louis served in World War II as a tail gunner with the Eighth Air Force B-24 bombing squadron based in Bedford, England – he is the last of his flight crew to pass. Upon returning to Kansas Mr. Ipson worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Hugoton and Elkhart, then worked in the United States Post Office in Liberal, finally returning to Rolla as the postmaster. After retirement, he and Peggy moved to Wichita. Louis is survived by his children, Donald Ipson of Baton Rouge, La. and Margo Ipson Latiolais of Lafayette, La; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; his brother Howard Ipson of El Paso, Tx.; sister Eileen Firmin of Mesquite, Tx.; his four step children, Mark Comes and wife Julie and Debbie Comes all of Derby, Jennifer Comes of Wichita and Linda Hodges of Boise, Id.; eight step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren;
a host of Ipson/Hull/ Clinesmith/Bartley nephews, nieces and cousins; and his pet Missy. Mr. Ipson was preceded in death by his oldest son Richard; wives, Dorothy, Margaret and Peggy; brother Roger Ipson; sister Earlene Ipson Williams; parents Earl and Beva Ipson; two nephews, Philip Firmin and Ted Ipson; and step-son Steven Comes. Louis donated his remains to the University of Kansas Medical School for research. Inurnment will be scheduled later at the Rolla Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the WWII Veterans Honor Flight, Rolla Lions Club, or the Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 8540 Elkhart, Ks. 67950. Condolences may be posted at www.garnand funeralhomes.com.
Morton County resident Esther May Price passed from this life Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 98. She was born May 7, 1918 to Thomas and Nellie Rose Little on the family homestead just south of Rolla. Esther spent many happy years on that little farm with her brothers and sisters. In her adult years she would say her mother would often throw up her hands in frustration when trying to teach her the womanly arts of the day. Rather than learning to cook and sew, Esther would much rather have been out climbing trees and riding the old horse. She moved with her family to northeastern New Mexico. Later, after suffering an injury, Thomas took his family back to Southwest Kansas to the Morton County seat in Richfield. Esther graduated from the Richfield High School. After graduation she began working for Jim Glenn and his wife. It was there that she met her beloved Buck (Kermit T.) He had come from Texas under the sponsorship of Vivian Glenn to help fight the blowing fields of the 1930's. While Buck spent his days manning a tractor seat doing battle with the sifting and blowing dirt, Esther helped clean, do laundry and cook for the crew of men. Buck often teased her in later years about her "sock" sandwiches. During their off times, they enjoyed playing cards and "running" around with their group of friends. Esther and Buck were married April 18, 1938. They continued working for Glenn's until 1940 when they moved to Center, Co, where they worked on a potato farm. From there they went for a visit to Buck's family and stayed for a year. They returned to Richfield in December 1941 when they started farming. Esther and Buck lived on a little farm south of Richfield. It was there that Esther would tell the story of the day they were too tired to even clear the dishes from the table. That night the ceiling of the little shack fell in, shattering most of their few dishes. She told this story to her new daughter-in-law in the hopes it would be taken to heart. It was. Late in 1948, the young couple welcomed their son Kenneth Lee into their home and hearts. They had moved into a little house in Richfield where they raised their little boy. In 1967 they welcomed a new family member with daughter-in-law Mary Ann
Breeding, and later that year granddaughter Michelle Ann. Buck continued to farm in the Richfield area until about 1976. Esther kept the home fires burning with a big garden, raising chickens, and taking wonderful meals to the field with the occasional "sock" sandwich just to keep things lively. The Price family grew again with adopted grandson Clint Willis in 1972 and then adopted grandson Bradley Shawn in 1982. Retiring from full time farming, Esther and Buck hit the road and became avid RVers. Spending their winters in South Texas or Arizona and their summers in the Rocky Mountains, they enjoyed their gypsy life until finally settling back in the little house in Richfield early in the 1990s. Esther said goodbye to her beloved Buck in 1994. She continued to live in her home until 2003 when she moved to the Dermot area to live with Ken and Mary Ann. She remained there until her death. Mrs. Price is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit T Price “Buck”; her parents; brothers, Frank, Tom and Pat; sisters, Mattie and Lucy Collins; grandson Clint Price; and great granddaughter Liviana Price. She is survived by son Kenneth Price and wife Mary Ann Breeding Price of Rolla; granddaughter Michelle Williams of Goodland; grandson Bradley Price of Omaha, Ne.; great grandchildren, Clariessa Williams and husband Cari, and Seth Williams all of Goodland, and Aria, Miles, Giovanni, Adelina, Roman, Cecilia and Cristiano Price all of Omaha; and great great grandchildren, Izabella Williams, and Autum and Thea Williams of Goodland. Graveside services were attended at the Richfield Cemetery Saturday, February 11. Memorials may be given to the Richfield United Methodist Church or the Working Men of Christ of Wichita.
Willie “Billie” Farrar Former Stevens County resident Willie Jean Clement Farrar “Billie”, 89 years old, went Home Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Co. She was born August 8, 1927 to Marjorie Eugene Kiser and Albert Wilcox “Dutch” Clement in Bay City, Tx. September 8, 1945, Billie married the love of her life, Keith Farrar in Long Beach, Ca. She became the mother of two sons, Vance Lee and Gary William. Billie lived most of her life outside Hugoton on the family farm. She bravely crossed the country on the back of an Indian motorcycle “twice!” with her husband, and after their sons were born, the family further explored America in an airplane piloted by Keith. They attended two World’s Fairs and even ventured into Canada. At home, Billie
delighted in tending her roses and lilacs, serving her world famous seven-layer salad and loving on any cat who happened by their home. Mrs. Farrar worked many years for Farm Bureau in Hugoton. She attended the Hugoton United Methodist Church for over six decades. She enjoyed participating in luncheons and other events with the legislative wives during Keith’s years as a state representative. She filled her leisure hours with cooking, sewing, embroidering and reading (especially a good mystery). She and Keith round danced for many years and danced all over the world including on top of the Great Wall of China. The couple also relished their time in South Texas every winter. Billie is survived by her husband Keith Farrar of Col-
orado Springs; her sons, Vance Farrar and wife Bobbie of Colorado Springs and Gary Farrar of Kansas City, Mo.; four granddaughters, Lisa Farrar Wellman of Austin, Tx., Jody Farrar of San Francisco, Ca., Summer Farrar of Kansas City, Mo. and Susie Farrar of Seal Rock, Or.; grandson Eric Farrar of Augusta; and six great grandchildren, Alex, Katie, Reagan, Paige, Avery and Harrison. Join Mrs. Farrar’s family to celebrate Billie’s life at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22 at the Hugoton United Methodist Church with Rev. Becky Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Hugoton Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday, February 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Paul’sRobson Funeral Home in Hugoton with family present. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to
Pikes Peak Palliative and Hospice Care of Colorado Springs or Pioneer Manor of Hugoton in care of Paul’s Funeral Home.
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Obituaries Violet “Vi” Hebbert Longtime Liberal resident Violet Joyce “Vi” Hebbert, age 77, passed from this life Friday, February 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal. She was born December 21, 1939 in Milbank, SD, the daughter of Otto DeBoer and the former Mabel Poppen. Vi graduated from Sunshine Bible Academy in 1957 in Miller, SD. and attended the Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Ne. for two years. She had resided in Hooker, Ok. since 1978, moving from Holly, Co. July 11, 1959, Violet married Dale Merrill Hebbert at Corona, SD. He survives. Mrs. Hebbert was a member of the Gospel of Grace Church in Hooker. She was self-employed as a health care provider. Survivors include her sons, Timothy Hebbert and wife Suzi of Bullhead City, Az., Dean Hebbert and wife LeAnn of Liberal and Delton Hebbert and wife Rachel of Stillwater, Ok.; daughter Terri Saucerman and husband Roger of Stillwater; her brothers, Donald DeBoer and wife DonnaMae of Milbank, SD, Alan DeBoer and wife Sharon of Pagosa Springs, Co. and Eldon DeBoer and wife Diane of Sioux Falls, SD; sister Pearl Van Haveren and husband Bruce of Evergreen, Co.; nine grandchildren, Erin Watson and husband Tyler, Ezekiel Hebbert, TimiLynn Green and husband Ryan, Ryan Saucerman and wife
David Cutter David William Cutter, 71, passed from this life Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home in Garden City. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 20 at Bible Christian Church in Garden City. A graveside service will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Additional funeral arrangements will be announced by Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. A complete obituary will be in The Hermes next week.
- Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kidz at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for kids in preschool through sixth grade. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. NOW - REMINDER: Dog taxes are due at the Hugoton City Office, 631 S. Main, January 1 through February 28 without penalty. - Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Request a form by calling 1-800-4320043 or visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov. February 1-28 - Stevens County Library’s annual Local Artists’ Exhibition. To enter your original artwork, please contact Eu-
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT
• Dog at Large, 300 West Fifth, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Suspicious Person, 900 Block of South Jackson, Officer Fedelin • Fight, 100 Block of East Sixth, All subjects left prior to my arrival, Officer Fedelin • Smell of Smoke, 100 Block of West Seventh, Unable to locate, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin Saturday, February 11, 2017 • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Hagman Sunday, February 12, 2017 • Harassing phone calls, 100 Block of West Second, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, West City Limits Park, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman
nice at 620-544-2301 or stop by the SCL at 500 S. Monroe in Hugoton. February 19 - Duane and Barbara Williams will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. February 20 - Presidents’ Day - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugoton Middle School Library. - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation will meets at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. For more information call 620-544-2849. February 26 - First Christian Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 6 through February 12. Fire Department Wednesday, February 8, 2:02 pm – dispatched half mile north and a half mile west of Road 28 for a grass fire. Thursday, February 9, 2:41 pm – sent to Road P and Road 20 for a grass fire. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs and one transfer.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 16) 1t PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled February 20 Stevens County Board of County Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ meeting room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.
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405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 6, 2017 • Civil Standby, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person, 800 South Madison, Unable to Located, Officer Hagman • Theft, 910 East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Hagman Tuesday, February 7, 2017 • Delivered Message, 800 Block of Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Business Check, Officer Fedelin • Stand By, Alley Between Main and Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 900 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, February 8, 2017 • Medical Assist, 700 Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane Friday, February 10, 2017
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Nicole, Chelsea Saucerman and husband Sam, Abbey Hebbert, Savanna Hebbert, Bailey Hebbert and Hayden Hebbert; and her three great grandchildren, Taryn Watson, Tayla Watson and Nathan Saucerman. Vi was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Matthew Wade Saucerman. Family and friends will celebrate Vi’s life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18 at the Gospel of Grace Church in Hooker with Pastor Eldon DeBoer presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Avant Ministries for Alicia Kliewer in care of the 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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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth
Jocelyn has experienced 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow, Jocelyn! You're almost there!
Cher Bohl earns Master’s at FHSU
Hugoton resident Cher Renae Bohl was among the 765 students who completed associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the fall 2016 semester. Cher graduated with a Master of Science in Special Education with a concentration in high incidence.
The graduates include 186 graduate degrees (master’s and education specialists) and 765 undergraduate degrees. FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation.
The History of Two Moscows was written by Edith Campbell Thomson of Moscow in the 1960’s and donated to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill. June 6, 1887 the Moscow Town Company founded the city of Moscow (originally Mosco) in the recently organised Stevens County on the NE Section 16, Twp. 32, Range 35 W. The new city flourished and the population was soon more than 200. There were many buildings all of new lumber the same as all the other “boom” towns of the eighties in Southwest Kansas. These towns were built on the raw prairies, that not long before had been buffalo pasture. The only native building material available was sod, of which some homes and schoolhouses were made. Moscow boasted a two story hotel and a newspaper, “The Moscow Review,” which proclaimed to the world, “Opportunities of the West.” An editorial dated April 7, 1888, said, “No new town has brighter prospects or offers fairer inducements to business men and investers than Moscow, The Booming Town in Southwest Kansas.” A post office was established April 28, 1888; and had been petitioned under
the name of Mosco, an abbreviation of Moscoso, one of Coronado’s men. For some unknown reason, the postal department attached the letter “w.’ When the “boom” collapsed and a drought set in, early in the 1890’s, Moscow dwindled away. In ‘93, no vestige of the happy little city remained. The places where the buildings once stood were grass covered. The post office was maintained by being moved from one homestead to another; thereby a few people kept the mail route established. In 1905, the Charles Stull family filed on land near the Old Moscow Townsite, and several years later, a member of the family took over the post office and moved it from the Weathery Ranch to the Stull homestead. Mr. Stull added a small store to the post office, consequently, his place was at times referred to as Moscow. In 1912-13 the Santa Fe Railroad was built through Stevens County. Coleman Downing moved the Stull store to the new townsite on the railroad, seven miles northwest of the Old Moscow. The little town which was founded after the post office was moved was named Moscow, which is our present day city. Moscow was incorporated in 1929. Today it is a modern
and progressive town of 220 people. The town and the surrounding countryside are furnished electricity by REA. The fuel used in Moscow is natural gas from the Hugoton gas field, part of which is located under Moscow. Moscow has both a grade school and a high school, and both are fully accredited with a Standard rating. The town also has a nice brick church, a city park, a fire department
Billy Woodworth and Curator Stanley McGill move the antique barber chair out of the old Dew Drop In tavern in preparation of upcoming renovations. The old tavern will be displayed on the Museum grounds. The barber chair was the one Bob Nordyke had in his barber shop on Main Street in the 1960’s. It will now be displayed in the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
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he advice to learn something new every day is akin to saving something for a rainy day, since skills and knowledge are powerful tools which we will someday need. We just don’t know when. You never know when those Spanish classes will pay off, but you can rest assured that you will eventually run into someone who speaks Spanish but doesn’t speak English. Learning also satisfies what psychologists call “stimulus drives,” that is, drives such as curiosity and a desire for novelty which make us more open to the world around us and more competent in our interactions with the world. A former professor of mine used to say that knowledge was like the empty bags from the grocery store that we keep under the sink. We don’t know when, but we know we will eventually use them. So, besides the inherent joy and interest that comes from learning something new, it’s money in the bank that will pay healthy dividends. Christopher Simon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
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.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
With the 2017 Annual Awards Banquet quickly approaching, we ask members of the Chamber once again for their commitment to decorate tables. This will be a fun one, as our theme is Hawaiian! Think of all the fun, colorful things you could use! If there are any questions, or you are interested in decorating a table, please call the Chamber office today at 544-4305. Award nominations for Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Business of the Year, and New Business of the Year for 2016, have been thoroughly reviewed and decided. These awards will be
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and a community hall. Located in the midst of a great wheat and milo producing area, Moscow has several elevators with a combined storage capacity of five million bushels of grain. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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presented to the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet Saturday, March 25, 2017, so make sure to get your tickets! Rooster Roundup was successful in Stevens County with 18 bands turned in! The $500 Grand Prize drawing was hosted live on KDGL TV23 out of Sublette Wednesday, February 1. Our winner was Charlie Clancy of Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. Charlie was our farthest-traveling hunter who turned in a band. I’m currently working to put together a Calendar of Events for happenings in Stevens County. If there is an event you would like to see featured on our Web site, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible. The Stevens County Library’s annual Local Artists’ Exhibition started February 1. The exhibition is to promote the work of local artists. The exhibition will be open during regular library hours, and will run through Tuesday, February 28. We hope you will stop by and enjoy the talent of the citizens of Stevens County. If you have any questions or comments, please call Eunice at 620544-2301. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Stevens County Economic Development, and the Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host the first Legislative Update Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Now is the time to learn and grow with Business & Industry at Seward County Community College. SCCC has several great classes starting right now you might be interested in! For information on these classes or to en-
roll, call SCCC at 620-4171170. See a full list of classes on the SCCC Web site, on the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or feel free to call the Chamber with any questions. This is Education for your life! Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Bonuses…..Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County; we are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office, and we write you a check you can put in your daily deposit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton Students? HHS Winter Homecoming Dance - “A Night of Hearts”
King Brian and Queen Jaqui
Photos courtesy of USD 210
King Brian Flores and Queen Jaqui Armendariz share a dance Saturday evening.
Monday, February 20 NO SCHOOL USD 210 Board of Education will meet in the HMS Library at 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 24 Final Submission Day for Box Tops for Education! Monday, February 27 HMS/HHS spring sports practices begin Tuesday, March 7 Fourth grade music concert at HES gym, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9 End of third nine weeks First grade music concert at HES gym, 2:45 p.m. March 10-19 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL for USD 210 Monday, March 20 USD 210 Board of Education will meet in the HMS Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 HMS/HHS NO SCHOOL due to District Band and Vocal contest here
Heritage Christian Academy fourth graders “make waves” in the classroom - musical waves! Photo courtesy of HCA.
HCA fifth grade students will “shock” you with their knowledge of electricity. Photo courtesy of HCA.
Hugoton USD 210 Winter Homecoming Spirit Week Photos courtesy of Hugoton USD 210.
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HHS boys eke out win versus Colby Friday the Eagles took on the Colby Eagles in a conference game. The Eagles had to play catch up for four quarters to get their thirteenth win of the season. In the process, Colby dropped to 3 and 12. In the first quarter Colby jumped to an eight-nothing run as the Eagles had trouble holding on to the ball. By the end of the first the Eagles trailed 13 to 8. Hugoton continued their struggles in the second quarter and Colby went up 26 to 19 at the half. In the second half Colby pushed their lead early to ten, but the Eagles continued to chip away at the lead. Hugoton trailed only by four
going into the fourth quarter. In the fourth, Colby helped Hugoton by getting in foul trouble, which let the Eagles take the lead and control the game. The Eagles ended up winning the game 58 to 48. The Hugoton team had 13 turnovers in the game compared to Colby’s 11, however the Eagles edged out Colby with a total of 11 steals to CHS’s six. The Eagles shot 39 percent from the field and 31 percent from the arc. The team was led in scoring by freshman Carter Brown with 15 points. Mitchell Hamlin and Colby Korf both added ten points apiece. Next up for the Eagles is Scott City Friday, February 17.
Mitchell Hamlin reaches for the pass from a fellow teammate. Zack Leininger is ready to assist where he is needed.
Carter Brown races for the basket during the Homecoming game against Colby Friday night. Brown scored 15 points during the game.
Dallie Hoskinson dribbles down court during the varsity game against Colby Friday. Hoskinson scored 18 points in the game.
Carlos Montiel is up in the air for a two-point layup during the Homecoming game Friday.
Colby Korf receives the ball - gliding along the baseline - from his teammate during the Homecoming game against Colby Friday night. Korf added ten points to the Eagles total score on the night helping to win the game 58 to 48.
Good Luck on your winter sports Eagles! Friday, February 17 Wrestling Varsity vs. vs.TBA (Away) HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 8:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Scott Community High School, Home, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18 Wrestling Varsity vs. vs.TBA (Away) Monday, February 20 NO SCHOOL HMS Boys Basketball 7A at Scott City Middle, 4:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 8A at Scott City Middle, 4:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 7B at Scott City Middle, 5:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 8B at Scott City Middle, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Lakin, Home, 4:45 p.m.
HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Lakin, Home, 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Lakin, Home, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Lakin, Home, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Lakin, Home, 8:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls C Team (Cancelled) vs. Lakin, Home, 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 HMS Boys Basketball 7A at Ulysses Middle, 4:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 8A at Ulysses Middle, 4:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 7B at Ulysses Middle, 5:00 p.m. HMS Boys Basketball 8B at Ulysses Middle, 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 24 HHS Wrestling Varsity vs. TBA (Away) HHS Basketball Boys JV at Holcomb, 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV at Holcomb, 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Holcomb, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Holcomb, 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Holcomb, 8:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Holcomb, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25 Wrestling: Varsity vs. TBA (Away) Monday, February 27 Basketball Girls Varsity vs.TBA (Away) Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. TBA (Away)
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Hugoton ladies trounce Colby’s Eagles 62-11 Friday night Hugoton’s Lady Eagles and Colby’s Lady Eagles took the court. HHS’s girls took a quote out of the movie “Highlander” - “There can be only one!” The game was not even a contest for the Lady Eagles as the defense and veteran leadership took control of the game from the very start. In fact the Lady Eagles jumped to a 31 to 2 lead at the end of the first quarter. Hugoton got their bench in early for this game but for the first half they only surrendered four total points to Colby. By half time the Lady Eagles led 44 to 4.
Colby outscored themselves in the third quarter by scoring seven, however Hugoton still out scored that mark with 16 more points. In the end the Lady Eagles routed Colby’s girls 62 to 11. The Lady Eagles out rebounded Colby 26 to 14, having 24 steals, 17 assists, and four block shots. As a team the Lady Eagles shot 65 percent from the field and 32 percent from down town. Dallie Hoskinson led the Lady Eagles with 18 points, while Amy Scott and Sydney Hein both chipped in ten a piece.
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Hugoton hosts final dual before Regionals Tuesday the Hugoton Eagles hosted their last regular wrestling duals before Regionals this weekend. The Eagles faced Dodge City’s JV squad and the Ulysses Tigers. The Eagles wound up losing both duals on the night. The Eagles faced off against Dodge first. Zayden Littell lost by decision to J. Castillios in the 138-pound weight class 7 to 4. Pedro Ordonez won by tech fall over C Soto 20 to 3. Dante Duran lost by tech fall to C Clark 17 to 2. And in the final match between the two teams Adan Vera fell to G Rodriguez. In the team’s second dual against Ulysses, Ethan Shopteese fell to Juan Urbina in the third. Ordonez picked up his second win of the night with a tech fall over
Alonso Martinez 18 to 2. Vera fell to Aston Perez and Rene Martin fell to J. Garrison. The Eagles will be in WaKeeney for 3A, 2A, 1A Re-
gionals this weekend. Ordonez will attempt to make State for the third year in a row.
Hugoton High School wrestling team includes back row left to right, Coach McKinney, Pedro Ordonez, Dante Duran, Adan Vera, Coach Salmans and Coach Hawk. In the front row are Rene Martin, manager Bryan Gonzalez, Ethan
Shopteese and Zayden Littell. The boys hosted their final duals this past week - facing off against Dodge City’s JV team, and the Ulysses Tigers. Team members will travel to WaKeeney Friday and Saturday to compete at Regionals.
HHS Eagle wrestler Ethan Shopteese faces off against his Ulysses opponent at home last Tuesday.
Pedro Ordonez forces his opponent into submission during last week’s duals at home. Pedro won twice with technical falls over both of his opponents from Dodge City and Ulysses. HHS wrestler Rene Martin attempts to subdue his opponent from Ulysses during his match this past Tuesday, February 7 at home.
Hugoton wrestlers bring home medals
Uvaldo Martinez Jr. listens carefully to his coach during the Ulysses Open this past weekend.
Eli Camacho stands his ground as he competes in the 8U division at 61 pounds. Eli won second.
There was a great turnout at the Ulysses Open Saturday. Hugoton had several kids medal. Results of the wrestling match in the 8U division were A. Camacho, second place at 58 pounds; E. Camacho, second at 61 pounds; A. Chavez, fourth place at 55 pounds; J. Martinez, fourth place at 95 pounds; D. Baeza, second place at 67 pounds; C. Bonsall, second place at 70-73 pounds; C. Sissick, fifth place at 56 pounds; and W. Johnson, fourth place at 64 pounds. Placings in the 6U division were G. Tinoco, second place at 58-61 pounds; E. Blackmore, fourth place at 64-70 pounds; F. Reinerio, third place 52 pounds; and J. Baeza, second place at 52 pounds. Wrestlers placing in the 10U division were J. Calleja, second place 70 pounds; D. Tinoco, second place 110120 pounds; J. Fabela, third place at 130 pounds; M. McClure, fourth place at 70 pounds; H. Gerber, third place at 61 pounds; W. Johnson, fifth place at 82 pounds; and Z. Poulsen, sixth place at 82 pounds. T. McClure placed fourth in the 12U division at 88-92 pounds. Great job everyone for all your hard work!!
Hugoton wrestler Alexis Chavez pins his opponent to win fourth place in the 8U division at 55 pounds in the Ulysses Open.
Jacob Fabela prepares for the win Saturday. He ended up with third place in the 10U division at 130 pounds.
Brian Montoya competed at the Ulysses Open Saturday and earned first place for the 10U division at 67 pounds. Great job!
Dante Duran tensely prepares to pin his opponent during the duals at home early last week. Dante ended with a loss to a tough Dodge City opponent.
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Ashlyn Schechter shows a beautiful follow-through on her shot, and Rebecca Johnson is ready for the rebound. The JV girls lost their battle Friday night against Colby 40-30.
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Wyatt Angell goes for the basket during middle school action Thursday afternoon against Holcomb. The eighth grade A team defeated the visiting Holcomb team 44 to 15. The B team also was victorious with a score of 50-14.
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Carlos Tinoco soars high in the air as he goes up for the layup. The JV boys’ team defeated the visiting Colby Eagles by a score of 49-34 . The boys’ C-team lost their game against Colby 57-42.
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Ashton Burrows looks for a fellow teammate to pass the ball to during the home game against Holcomb. The seventh grade boys A team defeated the visiting team 33-26.
Rafael Guereque is up in the air for the two-point shot against Holcomb.
Basketball teams travel to Goodland The seventh and eighth grade basketball teams traveled to Goodland Saturday for a tournament. The seventh grade A-team defeated Colby 35-25 and Goodland 31-12. The seventh grade Bteam defeated Colby 39-2 and lost to Ulysses 33-23. The eighth grade A-team defeated the Cowboys 54-25 and the CMS Eagles 51-25,
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while the eighth grade Bteam defeated Goodland 53-6 and Colby 61-14. In other action, the seventh grade battled Holcomb at home Thursday, February 9. The A-team won 33-26 and the B-team lost 22-10. Eighth grade A-team won against the Longhorns 44-15 and the B-team won 50-14.
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544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton The Hugoton 4-H Junior Leadership Club and their sponsors have done it again! They put on another successful Senior Adult Prom and Bingo Party Saturday night. There were 120 people attending. There was lots of dancing to Bob Walters’ beautiful western music, good food and fun! Stuart and Twanda Lower from Guymon, Ok. were crowned King and Queen.
Have a great week! Menu Feb. 16 ..............Polish Sausage Feb. 17 Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Feb. 20..Sweet & Sour Chicken Feb. 21 ...................Baked Ham Feb. 22.....................Taco Salad Feb. 23 .............Salisbury Steak Activities Thursday, February 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, February 17 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 18 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 22 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.
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Heger and Mendez make KU honor roll Approximately 5,400 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2016 semester. Hugoton students earning distinction were Wade Heger, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Manuel Mendez, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The students, from KU’s Lawrence and Edwards campuses and the schools of Health Professions and Nursing in Kansas City, represent 91 of 105 Kansas counties, 48 other states and territories, and 39 other countries. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the schools of Architecture, Design and 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 gradepoint 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.
Victoria Bryan shares with the Heartland 4-H Club how to groom your rabbit to perfection for show day. Nicholas Bryan gives a project talk about his ceramic projects to the Heartland 4-H Club Monday, February 13.
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Dining with Diabetes Do you, or a loved one have diabetes? Is it a struggle to understand how much you should eat, and how to manage your blood sugars? Does the whole disease make you want to throw up your hands and say, "I give up, it’s not worth trying to manage it"? If you find yourself in any of these situations, then K-State Research and Extension in Stevens County may be able to offer you help through the “Dining with Diabetes” program. “Dining with Diabetes” is a researchbased program for adults with, or at risk of developing, type 2 diabetes, and their families. Classes are offered weekly for four weeks with a three-month follow-up class. The classes will begin March 30 and last through April 20. Participants will learn important diabetes related medical information: how to manage blood sugar through good nutrition, the importance of physical activity, and how to prepare meals that are healthy, simple and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated and served to the participants. Each session will include a light meal. There is a low cost per person, and includes four sessions. You can register at the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 East Fifth Street in Hugoton, no later than March 1. There must be a minimum of seven participants to host the class, and the limit is fifteen. If you are diabetic or prediabetic, why is it so important to have a good handle on the disease? The following signs, symptoms and complications help explain the seriousness of this disease.
Signs /Symptoms/ Complications of Diabetes The signs and symptoms of diabetes vary. Some are more common than others. They include excessive thirst; frequent urination; excessive hunger; unexplained weight loss; fatigue; changes in vision; cuts or infections that are slow to heal; and excessive itching of the skin. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases when a person is older; physically inactive; has a family history of diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol; or are from African American, Native Alaskan, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/ Latino, or Pacific Island American descent. Complications of diabetes, if uncontrolled, can be life threatening. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, vision loss, and amputation. They can also develop nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to infection and serious complications. The feet of people with diabetes are particularly susceptible to this, making it very important for them to check their feet regularly. Kidney disease is also a complication, so it is important to have urine, blood and blood pressure monitored, and to keep both blood sugar and blood pressure under control. Eye problems can develop with uncontrolled diabetes, leading to glaucoma and cataracts. It is critical to have yearly eye exams to screen for these complications. The key to preventing many of the complications of diabetes is to keep blood sugar at a healthy level.
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Elaine McDaniels named to Dean’s List The faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Fall 2016 Dean's List for Ashford University's online programs and the on-campus traditional programs. Beverly Elaine McDaniels of Hugoton was named to the list. Undergraduate students in online programs are recognized if they completed twelve or more credits, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above, began and
Hugoton Area Camera Club meeting is Thursday The Hugoton Area Camera Club will host their monthly meeting Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center. The theme for pictures this month will be history pictures. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome to attend.
completed at least one course since the time the previous Dean’s List was determined August 22, 2016, and are currently enrolled, attending or on an approved Academic Leave, and in good academic standing as of December 19, 2016. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the U.S. and several foreign countries. Even with this large community, don't be surprised to find fellow students in your own hometown! The students on the Dean's List exemplify a dedication and commitment to their studies, which make them great role models for others to emulate.
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Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Thursday, February 16 High School Basketball vs. Ashland Monday, February 20 NO SCHOOL Closed for Presidents Day. JH Scholars’ Bowl at Hugoton, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 High School Basketball vs. Sublette Wednesday, February 22 Teen driving regulations informational meeting with Deputy Mauk in the old gym, 5:30 p.m.
Driver Education meeting for students and parents in Miss Daniels' room, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 Junior High Scholars’ Bowl at Copeland, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, February 25 Forensics at Moscow Monday, February 27 Sub State Basketball – Girls Tuesday, February 28 Sub State Basketball – Boys
Club plans dinner-bingo for Moscow senior citizens
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met February 1 at the Moscow Methodist Church. President Madison Hall presided over the meeting. The flag salute, the 4-H pledge, and the 4-H motto were recited by all. Jacob Bell gave the Junior Leadership Club’s report. The Senior Prom will be February 11 in Hugoton. He reminded members to bring refreshments and bingo prizes. Laura Hall gave the leader’s report. The Businessmen’s Dinner will be April 9. Our club is responsible for setup and decorations. The first beef weigh-ins will be March 4. The cost of the club tshirts was discussed and money was collected.
Ideas for a community service project was discussed. A motion was made and seconded to host a dinner and bingo for the Moscow Senior Citizens. Possible dates were discussed. It was decided either March 4 or March 11 would work. The Senior Center will be contacted to check on the dates. County Club Day was discussed. Entries are due to the Extension Office by February 7. The leaders have a signup form. Kayleigh Flores presented a project talk about her Rabbit project. Refreshments were furnished by the Penrod family. Submitted by Buffalo Boosters Reporter Jacob Bell.
The Stevens County Spelling Bee draws lots of talented students February 8. The Junior Bee winner was Storm Heger of Hugoton and the
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Wildcats defeat Walsh Eagles in homecoming The Moscow Wildcats defeated the Walsh, Co. Eagles 69-48 in the homecoming basketball game at Moscow Friday, February 10. Walsh had a 21-15 point lead at the end of the first quarter. The Wlidcats came back to 31-30 lead at halftime. Jaylen Mendez and Kage Allen led the Wildcats in scoring with 15 points each. Freddy Gonzales added 10 points and Javier Marquez 11 points for the Moscow victory.
Lady Wildcats win exciting game Moscow's Lady Wildcats narrowly won over the Walsh, Co. Lady Eagles 28-27 in homecoming play Friday night. The Moscow girls led 2-0 in the first quarter. Then the Eagles had a halftime lead of 10-8. Moscow led 2117 at the third quarter. Walsh led the scoring 10-7 in the fourth but came up one point short. Monica Gonzales scored nine points on threepoint baskets to lead the Moscow in scoring.
Bridge Club plays at Hugoton Senior Center
Moscow High School 2017 Homecoming court are in front left to right Kindergarten Attendants Chelsea Crawford, Lucas Howe and Khloe Roland. In the middle are Queen Candidates Cristina Cantu, Adriana Salcedo, Queen
Rachel Pierson, Brittney Stuckey and Morgan Lahey. In back are King Candidates Freddy Gonzalez, Javier Marquez, King Bryan Garcia, Jaylen Mendez and Jalen Shaddix. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Card party is enjoyed by all A good group gathered at the Moscow Baptist Church Satruday evening for an evening of fellowship, card playing and carrying-in snacks. Pitch was played with Judy Cantrell winning high score and Natalie Rotttinghaus holding the low score. Plan to come to the next get together which will be the second Saturday evening of the month.
Homecoming King Bryan Garcia and Queen Rachel Pierson. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Barbara Maerz hosted the Thursday afternoon duplicate Bridge Club at the Hugoton Senior Center. The high score for the afternoon play was Barbara Maerz. Tying for low scores were Lowell Stanley and Midge Greenwood.
Moscow High School has a pep rally Friday in the High School Gym. The event helps get everyone in the winning mood for the big home-
coming game Friday evening. A dance contest was enjoyed by numerous students.
The pep rally Friday in the High School Gym included lots of games being played. There was
plenty of cheering. It was a really fun rally.
Senior Bee winner was Gillian Heger. Gillian and Storm are brother and sister. Their parents are Robb and Kim Heger of Hugoton.
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Dodge Ball Tournament is Saturday Moscow Recreation will hold a Dodge Ball Tournament Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Moscow High School. The tournament is open for all ages.
City Council discusses Senior Center Building The Moscow City Council met Wednesday evening, February 8 with councilmen Jon Lund, Nate Roland, Mick Whetstone and Curtis Crawford present, along with Mayor Billy Bell and City Superintendent Randy Maxwell. County Comissioner Joe D. Thompson was present to discuss the Senior Center Building and whether the city may want to take over the Center for City use. At this point, it’s only discussion. The group discussed the award of $500,000 State Grant money for the upgrading of the city sewer pond. Sheriff Ted Heaton and
school resource officer, Adam Mauk attended and gave a report with no issues at this time. It was noted that due to cuts in funding the county roads are not being maintained as often as in the past. Also due to cuts there will probably be less chip and seal road work done. The monthly discussion of at large dogs took place. Randall reported a burn ban is in effect but a burn permit has been issued to the city for disposing of tree limbs when the ban is lifted. Randall also reported that he attended copper and lead pipe schooling.
A dancing contest during the pep rally shows lots of creative talent among the dancers. Lots of activites are enjoyed during the event before the Homecoming basketball games.
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our home with a flashlight to announce their arrival. (Houses back in those days were never locked. Maybe still aren’t, for all I know.) Anyway, she went straight to my parents’ bedroom and shined the light directly into my parents’ faces, happily announcing, “Surprise! We’re here!” My parents sorta’ woke up, but in their exhausted state, they weren’t thinking too clearly. Mom asked her sister, “What the hell do you want?” but not waiting for an answer, she ordered Donna to come back in the morning. A bit taken aback, Aunt Donna returned to her parents in their dark car, informing them of what happened and, they, concluding they weren’t welcome, considered driving four hours all the way back to Sylvia. In the meantime, my groggy mother turned to my half-asleep dad to ask him, “Was Donna just here, shining a flashlight in our eyes?” “Now that you mention it, I believe she was,” he replied. Not sure if they were both hallucinating the same dream, they went outside to check their front driveway and beheld Mom’s family discussing what happened, they almost ready to leave. My folks apologized, explaining that they were only halfasleep and didn’t realize what was goin’ on. Of course Mom’s family was welcome for the weekend! The other occasion of an unannounced night visitor happened a few years later when I was old enough to remember the occasion because we’d all just gone to bed, none of us asleep yet. Rather than being a relative of ours, the night visitor was totally unknown to us, a complete stranger. (Unlike Aunt Donna, at least he knocked rather than jist’ coming in.) He was a man from Hugoton who said his car broke down in the middle of the night on the highway, and our farm lights were the
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closest to where his car broke down. Thus, he walked to our farm a half-mile from the highway. He wondered if Dad could give him a lift into Hugoton, something for which he’d be willing to pay Dad. You can imagine how apprehensive my folks were about responding to this man’s request. However, my Mom finally consented, but
not before she first got the man’s identification, and then made it clear that if my dad wasn’t back home within an hour, she would be calling the sheriff. Luckily, Dad showed up within the deadline. It turned out the unannounced night visitor was just as legitimate as Mom’s family. But - we still didn’t lock our doors.
The Rolla All Around 4-H club was called to order February 6, 2017. Pledges were lead by Bralyn Crowl. Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite valentine candy?” Treasurer’s report was read by junior treasurer Samantha Dunn. There was a demonstration by Sakya Milburn about art. Jaxon Schwindt and Brynlee Williams did a recreational
game "cookie race". The club is selling Yankee candles through March 6. If anyone is interested, please contact any Rolla All Around 4H’er. There were seven adults and 12 kids at this meeting. Next meeting will be Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m at Rolla Civic Center. Written by Rylan Williams, reporter.
The Barbed Wire 4-H Club participated in the Morton County 4-H Days Saturday, January 29 in Elkhart. Cacee Milburn presented a demonstration and earned a blue. Aaron Apelu presented a demonstration and earned top blue, meaning he will
travel on to Regional Club Days in March. Carson Milburn received a red for his demonstration and Austin Apelu received a blue for his demonstration. Great job to the Barbed Wire 4-H Club!
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RHS Scholars’ Bowl goes to State The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team participated in the State Scholars’ Bowl meet Saturday, February 11 at Ransom High School. Rolla’s team consists of juniors Paige Claassen, Henry Wiebe, Allyson Norton, sophomore Raegan Hinds and freshmen Alex Hernan-
dez and Corny Loewen. Becky Sohm, a former Scholars’ Bowl champ herself, coaches the young team. They had a wonderful year and ended the year in sixth place in the state. Congratulations to the team and their coach for a job well done!
Chickadee Checkoff seeks donations Non-game species – species that are not trapped, fished or hunted – make up more than 99 percent of Kansas’ wildlife. Kansans share the state with more than 4,500 different types of nongame species including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and mollusks and all of them need support in some way. The Kansas Nongame Wildlife Improvement Program, also known as Chickadee Checkoff, provides individuals the opportunity to support nongame species through tax-deductible donations. Money collected from these donations goes directly to a variety of nongame wildlife research, habitat enhancements/restorations, and educational projects. To make a contribution, taxpayers simply need to mark the Chickadee Checkoff
box on their state income tax forms (line 36 on K40 form) and designate the amount they would like to donate. There is no minimum or incremental requirement. Donations can also be made directly to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) any time throughout the year by addressing the donation to Chickadee Checkoff c/o KDWPT 512 SE 25th Ave, Pratt, KS 67124. Private donations are crucial in funding these vital programs since Chickadee Checkoff proceeds are matched by federal funds. Contributions have been steadily decreasing in recent years, making it imperative that Kansans mark the Chickadee Checkoff box this year. With the support of the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA),
KDWPT hopes to see more boxes checked this tax season. For more information, visit www.ksoutdoors.com/Ser vices/Wildlife-Diversity/
Chickadee-Checkoff. Take an active part in managing and conserving Kansas’ diverse wildlife for future generations. Check the chickadee.
Hunter’s education scheduled by GCCC A hunter’s education class will take place at Garden City Community College Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. The class is organized by the Finney County Game Warden, Angie Reisch, and sponsored by Garden City Community College, and the Garden City Trap Club. The afternoon session will be 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Trap Club, 4162 N. Third Street, (located just north of bypass, highway 400, on Third Street). The afternoon session at the trap club will be outdoors and will include a live shoot. Trans-
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Rolla history from David Stout In last week’s column, I wrote, “Socialization with others back in the last millennium was done in a variety of ways no longer done in today’s modern society. For one thing, not everyone had telephones, so for most of us it was impossible to phone ahead to make sure someone would be home when you intended to make an unscheduled visit to them. Instead, you’d just get in the car and go. In order to be polite, however, and to make sure you weren’t intruding, one of the first things you’d ask, particularly if you were callin’ on ‘em during the evening hours, ‘Were you planning on going anywhere?’ The typical answer would be, ‘Naw, jist’ to bed.’ So what would happen if your unannounced visitors showed up after you’d actually gone to bed? Interestingly enough, that happened at least a couple of times on our farm, the first time being when I was too young to remember what happened (and besides, I slept through the whole episode anyway). Keep in mind that by the late 1940s my mom’s parents and her little sister, my Aunt Donna, no longer lived in Rolla. They lived 200 miles to the east, back in Sylvia in Reno County. Today’s roads are modern enough to make the trip in three hours, but back in those days, rather than bypassing around all the little towns such as Belpre, Macksville and Stafford, the trails meandered right through the hearts of the little villages, making such a journey at least four hours long. One Friday night after work, Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Donna loaded up their car and headed west to make a surprise visit to our farm home near Rolla. By the time they got to our place, however, it was dark and we’d all gone to bed. While Grandma and Grandpa waited in the dark of their car, Aunt Donna came into
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portation to the two sessions of the course will be the responsibility of the participant. The class is free to the public, and all materials will be provided. The course covers topics such as safe gun handling, animal identification for Kansas animals, hunting laws and regulations, and wildlife management. Children must be 11 years old in order to obtain certification though the class. To participate in the class you must first register online at safehunters.com, and complete the free Kansas Hunter Education Student Online Certification Course. This must be done before you can participate in the class March 11. Bring your online exam certificate to prove you have completed the Kansas online assisted course. For more information, contact the Finney County Game Warden, Angie Reisch, at 620770-6218.
Thursday, February 16 High School Basketball JV at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball Varsity at Deerfield at 6:30 p.m. High School Speech at Meade at 4:00 p.m. Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Friday, February 17 High School Basketball JV at Walsh at 5:00 p.m. High School Basketball Varsity at Walsh at 7:30 p.m.  NO SCHOOL Saturday, February 18 High School Speech at Kiowa County at 8:00 a.m. Monday, February 20 Junior High Scholars Bowl at Hugoton at 4:00 p.m. Presidents' Day NO SCHOOL Tuesday, February 21 High School Basketball JV vs. Syracuse at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball Varsity vs. Syracuse at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 23
Girl Scout cookies are now available It’s cookie time! The Rolla Girl Scouts are selling their famous Girl Scout cookies. They will be selling cookies until March 20. Please contact Jamie Mason or Roni Krey for more information!
Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Friday, February 24 High School Basketball JV vs. Deerfield at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball Varsity vs. Deerfield at 6:30 p.m. Senior Night 6:15 p.m. SCHOOL IN SESSION Saturday, February 25 High School Speech at Moscow at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, February 26 Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser in Multipurpose Room, 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Monday, February 27 Junior High and High School non Basketball Players Track Practice Begins Tuesday, February 28 High School Basketball Substate Girls Game #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed at 6:00 p.m. Boys Game # 4 Seed vs.#5 Seed at 7:30 p.m.
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Horse Judging Ag Mechanics Prepared Public Speaking They will be participating this spring in: Entomology Agronomy Food Science Livestock Judging State Level Events Leadership Laboratory in March State Career Development Events at KSU the first week of May State Annual Convention in late May State Conference for Chapter Leaders in July Applied for Superior Chapter Award State and National Scholarships
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Community Service Activities Organized “Family Fun Night” at County Fair Hosted at the FFA Hospitality building at the Kansas State Fair Carved Pumpkins with the First Grade Served Stevens County Soil Conservation Annual Meeting Flags on Main Street Assisted Lions Club with placement of Flags Hugoton FFA has participated in these Career Development Events at the District Level Leadership SchoolGreenhand Conference Dairy Cattle Evaluation Dairy Products
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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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Applications may be picked up at 715 E. 11th and returned to Jason Teeter – Manager. (3c7)
Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care? Your opportunity is here…. We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.
Full Time Day and Night Shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants available at Pioneer Manor. Set rotation schedule with consistent assignment available, 12 hour shifts. Looking for dedicated, caring CNAs to join the awesome team at Pioneer Manor. Excellent benefit packages and competitive wages.
If you are looking to join an incredible team and make a difference in the lives of others, please call HR at Stevens County Hospital at 620-544-8511 or go to our Web site at www.stevenscountyhospital.com to fill out an application.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 9, 2017) 2t NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STEVENS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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 two supervisor to serve a term of three years from the date of said meeting.
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 25th day of February, 2017, 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.
By Tron Stegman, Chairman Stevens County Conservation District
The meeting agenda shall include the following business items: ONE:
Attest: M’Lynn Swartz District Manager
All in the county of Stevens in the State of Kansas.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 9, 2017) 2t RESULTS of the MARKET STUDY ANALYSIS for STEVENS COUNTY for the ASSESSMENT YEAR 2017 Pursuant to L. 1991, CH279, SS2 A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 1.39% 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.
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. 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.
The Hugoton Hermes
FOR SALE FOR SALE: GREAT WORK TRUCK! 2016 Ford F250 XL crew cab with 11,000 miles. 2500 SuperDuty 4WD. 6.2 Liter gas engine, offroad package and tow package. Short bed, new Cooper tires, running boards, rubber floor, cloth interior and spray-in bedliner. $33,000 OBO. Call 620-428-1100. (4c7) --------------FOR SALE: 18 month old Angus bull. Low birthweight. 620-544-3144. (2p7)
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FOR SALE: 1961 Ford F600 truck with 16’ metal Tradewinds box. Call 620544-3144. (2p7) --------------FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Explorer, V6, 4 wheel drive, nice interior, stereo with multi disc cd player asking $3000 call days 428-1406, evenings 544-4539. (tfc45) ---------------
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304 1/2 S Madison - Newer Ranch style home, 2 bed/2 bath, appliances, large metal shed w/overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!
1591 Road Z, Moscow - Country Living!! Ranch style, brick, 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, att garage, 40 x 30 insulated equip bldg, 5.6 acres +/-. Call Karen today!!
SEEKING SEALED BIDS 510 East 3rd - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, attached garage, kitchen appliances, cen H/A. Move in ready!!! Call today to see this beauty!!
NOW ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR A 1997
Ford F-150. 100,000 miles.
Needs work - sold as-is. Can view truck at Fifteenth and Adams.
420 S Washington - Nice Ranch style brick home, 3 car garage, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/commercial grade appliances and lg island. A must see!!! Call me today!!
To inquire, call Glen at 544-9356. Sealed bids accepted until March 8 at 5:00 p.m.
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TAKING CONSIGNMENTS K IWA N IS A U C TION March 24 & 25, 2017 Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
614 S Harrison - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, updated kitchen & baths, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Nice property! Call to see it today!!
720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this property!
Land/Commercial/Residential 218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
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Locally Owned, Your Real Estate Expert 402 West 11th - Commercial Office Building, 1997 sq ft, currently has reception, office, 3 exam rooms, 3 baths. Lots of potential! Call today to view this property.
WANTED WANTED: Well-broke horses. 620-544-3144. (2p7) --------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
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ED REDUC 519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style home-Great Location!! Open concept, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!!
Commercial Listing - 113 W. 6th Hugoton Kansas at the corner of Sixth & Jackson. Asking $269,800.
705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
Land Listing - 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts, one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.
For more information, contact
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
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507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today!
ED REDUC 300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!
1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!
Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
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SUPPORT GROUPS 1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, includes adjacent lot. Nice Location!
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1209 S Madison- Motivated Seller with $5000 Buyers Incentive!!! Nice Ranch Style Brick, 3 bed/2 bath, nice renovated kitchen and baths. Large fenced backyard and more!!! Call today!!!
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310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call today to see this home.
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“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!” Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
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THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you for all the cards, visits, and phone calls while I was in Amarillo recuperating. Murray Hayworth
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We would like to extend a big thank you to Dr. Sam, Pioneer Manor staff, Stevens County Hospital staff and caretaker Michael and everyone who cared and loved Donnie throughout the years. Debbie Munkres and family Marvin Leeper and family Billy Leeper and family Evelyn Yardley and family Shirley Busby and family Anita Wright and family
THANK YOU Our family would like to thank all who helped us in the passing of our son, Terry Orosco. We are so grateful to Pheasant Heaven Charities, Angels From Heaven and Knights of Columbus of Elkhart who helped Terry and Susi. We are grateful to our family and friends especially our nephew Tommy and Mary Romero and all who helped us in so many ways. We thank you for the prayers, cards, flowers, visits, food and memorials and to all the ladies that helped us plan his service and delicious meal served. To Father Jim Dieker who helped offer the funeral mass. God bless each of you! George, Josie and Joe Orosco Susi Orosco and Family
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The Hugoton Hermes
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
James has joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Welcome James! We look forward to watching you grow and learn! To register your preKindergartener in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, stop by the Stevens County Library at 500 S. Monroe in Hugoton to pick up a reading log. 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents’ Day. No materials are due that day, but feel free to put returns in the book drop on the front of the building. We will open Tuesday during regular library hours. Enjoy your day! ARTIST EXHIBIT The Stevens County Library annual Local Artists’ Exhibition is to promote the work of local artists. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours, and will run through Tuesday, February 28. GAMES FOR CHECKOUT The library now has a number of board and card games for public checkout. Games may be checked out for one week, and can be renewed one time. A notebook with all materials has a visual listing of everything that is currently available. If you have a favorite, please let one of the library staff know! CIRCLE TIME Circle Time moms, mark your calendars! There will be no Circle Time Wednesday, March 15 due to Spring Break.
LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Find us at https://www.in stagram.com/steven scountyli brary/. Tag your library-related pictures with @stevenscountylibrary to share! WE ARE NOW ON PINTEREST AND SNAPCHAT!!! The library has a variety of Pinterest boards – so far we have xbook recommendations, library events, local history and humor. Find us (and other libraries with our name) at SVCOLibrary or use the direct url: https://www.pinterest.com/SV COLibrary/?eq=svcoli brary&etslf=2714. We are also trying out Snapchat. Learn along with us at SVCOLibrary.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, February 14 Brown Dupree - $2.23 Eagles Landing - $2.16 Kangaroo Express -$2.22 Thrifty King - $2.28 Toot N Totum - $2.28 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.14 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 74.5 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 7.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 57.9 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline
prices February 13 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.40 per gallon in 2016, $2.12 per gallon in 2015, $3.17 per gallon in 2014, $3.54 per gallon in 2013 and $3.35 per gallon in 2012. "The era of falling gasoline prices will likely be coming to an end soon at a gas station near you,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com. "Not to say declines are completely done, but over the next few weeks we'll likely see more times when stations are raising their prices then dropping them, thanks to gasoline demand that will soon begin recovering and crude oil imports that will soon reflect OPEC's lower output. The national average typically rises 35-65 cents from its low price, usually in February, through Memorial Day, and there's no reason to believe the same won't happen this year, so buckle up," he said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 The Hugoton City Council met in a special session February 27, 2012 to study their options concerning the old power plant. After a lengthy discussion, the council voted to keep the old power plant in operation for emergency electrical generation. Thursday, February 22, 2007 Moscow musician and educator Wayne Comer was the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Service Award at the fifty-seventh annual Stevens County Conservation District banquet Saturday night. Comer was invited to play the piano at the banquet as part of the entertainment for the evening. He was surprised with the presentation that followed. Wayne has taught for over 42 years. Most of those years were in the Moscow public schools where he served as superintendent and band instructor. He also taught at Panhandle State University. Thursday, February 27, 1992 The Bronze Star medal was awarded to Spc. 4 Steven Gill in ceremonies in Germany where he is now stationed. Gill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gill of Hugoton. His proud mother, Diana Gill, explains Steven had to run under enemy fire to tanks with broken radios in order to repair them in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Friday, March 11, 1932 The barn on the Raymond Gustason farm northwest of Hugoton caught fire and burned last Saturday night. This was one of the oldest barns in the county. Mr. Gustason had butchered a hog that morning and had heated the water in the barn, building a fire on a large piece of tin. After the butchering was over, he had emptied the water on the fire and thought that he had put the fire all out. The family then went to Hugoton and while they were in town the fire was discovered by some of the neighbors who notified Mr. Gustason of the fire. The neighbors all tried to do what they could to save the property. A good horse, all their harnesses, some feed and tools were burned with the barn. There was no insurance on the barn. While the barn was old, still it provided the necessary shelter for stock and is quite a loss at this time. Friday, March 17, 1922 The Hugoton Equity Exchange has purchased a radio outfit and will soon be
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APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING
Agricultural Sales and Service, Local and Direct Moscow location (formerly Kubin Aerial)
598-2356
Hugoton location 1114 Road A
428-6086
picking messages from the skies. This is a new and big thing for Hugoton. With the installation of this service, they will be able to get the
markets any minute of the day. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of The Her-
This photo was taken April 6, 1960 of the BeBop dancers at dance practice the night before they went to competition. In the front row, left to right are Eric Greenwood, Donna Perry, Dennis Knox, Judy Hadsell, Johnny ___, Lyndel Saunders, Patty Peachey, Roger Traver, Shirley Rawlins, Claudie Rich, Kathryn Packer, Vernon Anderson, Joyce Timmons, Dick Perry, Gary Porter, Janice Beavers, Sheryl Gooch, Mark Harper, Doug Titus, Vicki Traver, Joyce Trogden, ?????, Sharon Warren and Raymond Dunlap. In the back row, right
mes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
to left are Billy Watts, Theron Imeal, Judy Patton, Peter Bozone, Linda Miller, Jimmie Thompson, Connie Curtis, Gary Clinesmith, Jackie Bryan, Bill Reynolds, Jody Flummerfelt, Larry Smith, Rita Shuck, Jessie Perry, Donald Perry, Jeannie Knox, Kathy Quattlebaum, Randy Kilborne, Jack Beasley, Patty Greenway, Rusty Hull, Patsy Miller, Wilmer Perry and Dana Fox. The BeBop sponsors were Dorothy Miller and Kathryn and Merle Curtis. Thank you to Janice Porter for sharing this picture and all those names!
OSCARS Preview Pt. 1
Manchester By The Sea (Rated R) Nominations-Best Picture, Lead Actor, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Best Director, Original Screenplay A mundane janitor working in Boston, Lee (Casey Affleck) is conflicted after learning that his recently deceased brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) has made him sole guardian of his sixteen year old nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Returning to Manchester to take care of affairs for his brother, Lee is confronted by the past that divided his family and ended his marriage. Lee and Patrick are forced to find a new “normal” where no such life exists. Casey Affleck gives a performance deserving of his best actor nomination, never reaching for a line or expression but rather presenting each scene as an offering from the soul – or what’s left of it - of a man devastated by heartbreak. The biggest buzz is around Affleck, but supporting actor nominee Lucas Hedges shines in his role as a son wrestling with the finality of death, and loss of belonging. Michelle Williams also gives a heartfelt performance as Lee’s ex wife, particularly in one scene that if not for Viola Davis’ performance in “Fences” - would quite possibly win her the supporting actress award. Though the characters and dialogue in this movie feel as close to real life as anything you may see on-screen, don’t be surprised at times if the expected response is not the one this film will elicit. You will no doubt feel something, but it may be up to interpretation if yours are the emotions intended. Adam Graham of the Detroit News may have said it best, “It’s painful and tragic, yet cut with elements of humor and laughter. Just like life.” This film is honest and thought provoking but decidedly not for everyone. 3.5/5 Boats
Nocturnal Animals (Rated R) Nominations –Supporting Actor This thriller from designer-turned-director Tom Ford tells the tale of an art curator Susan Morrow (Amy Adams) who is thrust into a tale of gut-wrenching torture and revenge via the pages of her writer ex-husband Edward Sheffield’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) manuscript which he has dedicated to her. Edward’s story is that of the family road trip of Tony Hastings (also Jake Gyllenhaal), his wife Laura (Isla Fisher) and their teenage daughter. Traveling through East Texas they are run off the road by a fiendish group of part-cowboys/part-gang members who are known to wreak havoc in the area. Michael Shannon receives his Oscar nomination for his role as detective Bobby Andes who is assigned to Mr. Hastings’ case. His mixture of grit and self-awareness make him both likeable and humorous. Shannon’s performance is excellent, but in my opinion I would have given the Oscar nod to Aaron Taylor Johnson who plays the leader of the gang. When people talk about someone making their skin crawl the image of his character, Ray Marcus, will now be where my mind wanders. Fortunately Taylor-Johnson did earn a Golden Globes nomination so I doubt he’s complaining much. Overall, though he misses the mark in
a few areas, namely developing a plot worthy of the acting of Gyllenhaal and Adams, Ford creates a film as beautiful and masterfully shot as it is disturbing and haunting. It may be too much for some, but for others it will be just the bizarre psychological joy ride they were looking for. 3/5 Bats
The Lobster (Rated R) Nominations- Original Screenplay In a society where David (Colin Farrell) lives, single people have 45 days to find a mate or they are turned into the animal of their choice. After his wife leaves him for another man, David is sent to a hotel where singles stay hoping to find a suitable mate before their days are up. Each day the hotel’s residents go “hunting” with tranquilizer guns for those single people living in the woods known as “loners” who have disobeyed the law, and are awarded one extra day for every loner they capture. After a would-be relationship falls through David decides to make his escape and in the process may find the love he was looking for after all. Unfortunately in what is deemed a “black comedy” I found very little humor. While the themes of the movie were quite evident and the idea was in my opinion marvelous, too often I found this movie just being odd for the sake of being odd. I had high hopes for “The Lobster”, but ultimately it was over the top and under cooked. 2/5 Lobsters
Hell or High Water (Rated R) Nominations – Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Film Editing, Original Screenplay Brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster) Howard set out on a mission to rob the branch of banks in West Texas trying to foreclose on their family homestead. Because these robberies are on a small scale and no interest of the FBI, the burden of chasing this pair down soon falls to Texas Ranger Marcus (Jeff Bridges) and his partner Alberto (Gil Birmingham). What ensues is a perfect blend of a classic bank robbery story weaved within the tapestry of an old time western. A purposeful choice seems to be made by director David Mackenzie to forgo too many overthe-top shootouts and chase scenes for more developed characters and great dialogue. Outstanding performances from all, especially a gritty effort from Bridges, give life to an already rich story. With a uniquely beautiful backdrop, wonderful cinematography, and a mouthwatering score for any fan of outlaw country music - featuring the likes of Waylon Jennings, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Chris Stapleton - “Hell or High Water” hits on every level. The most intriguing element of this film to me was its ability to never force the viewer to choose sides. It is made very clear there is no right and wrong in this story but rather two sides doing what they both feel justified in doing. “Hell or High Water” does not reinvent the crime drama genre; it simply does its job and does it very well. 4/5