Volume 126, Number 8
Thursday, February 21, 2013
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
State bound wrestlers heading to Salina this weekend are Lawson Fiss, Bradley Campbell
Matt and Jean Lamatsch accept their Sweetheart Sweepstakes prize from Creative Specialties’ owner Cleo Webb. The loving couple took
home a $50 gift certificate from the Chamber in addition to their $25 gift certificate from Creative Specialties.
Stevens County sweethearts win big Matt and Jean Lamatsch had a great Valentine’s Day this year! The couple claimed the title of 2013 Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners after registering at Creative Specialties. They won a $25 gift certificate to the local shop and a $50 gift certificate from the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Seventeen other couples won prizes at the drawings Friday, February 15. First National Bank gave Darrell and Ashley Goode a $25 gift card. Joe and Cheryl Archuleta claimed the $20 in Gas Capital Dollars from Citizens State Bank. Terry and Linda Lamberson were awarded a $25 gift card to White’s Foodliner. Rusty and Lynn Callahan will enjoy shopping at Alco with their $15 gift card. George and Josie Orosco will enjoy their gift of a free year of The Hugoton Hermes after being drawn Friday. Kris and Maretta Campbell’s Valentine’s Day got even better after they won the Sweetheart gift basket at Yardmaster! Chris Harper can spoil his wife Chelsea with the gifts the couple won at Country Garden. Janet’s Bridal and Boutique brought smiles to Andy and Ashley Fiss’s faces after they won a $25 gift certificate. Adam and Yessenia Morales can enjoy a quiet date after winning two free dinners at Dominoes Mexican Grill. Jet Drive-In will be the site for a romantic rendezvous for Silvin and Tina Chavez after they won two free dinners. Warren
and Amanda Willis will enjoy their next visit to Southwest Family Steakhouse after claiminig a $50 gift certificate. China awarded sweethearts Uvaldo and Viridiane Martiney with a $50 gift certificate. Guy Delay will enjoy pampering his lovely wife Doretta at Tan’alon after they won a $20 gift certificate. Both Jonathan and Diamond Mason will appreciate their prize - a $25 gift certificate at Ray’s Salon. Lewis Zellner and his
wife Patricia are surely happy with their prize - a $50 gift certificate at Bultman Tire! Barry Harper and his wife Nanine will surely find something “romantic” after winning the $20 gift certificate at Bultman Inc. Bill Pelowski and his sweetie Tommy Holyeagle will love a date night completed by their prize at Showplace Video - two free rentals, popcorn and drinks! Congratulations to these lovely couples and enjoy those gifts!
HHS wrestlers are State bound Nine wrestlers traveled to the Regional Tournament at Augusta February 15 and 16. Three grapplers placed and are advancing to state. They are Patrick Weaver, Lawson Fiss and Bradley Campbell. As a team the eagles placed eighth. "We took nine to Regionals, that’s not too bad. We had one get sick and another not make his weight. It happens," said coach Brent Mahan. Things went as expected by Coach Mahan. All but one Hugoton wrestler wrestled in their seed, the num-
ber two seed (meaning that they were expected to get into the finals). "We were Regional underdogs then in all our Regional finals," added Mahan. Patrick Weaver lost to Austin Hughey from El Dorado. Lawson Fiss lost for the third time to undefeated Jake Gehring of Buhler. Bradley Campbell earned the warrior of the week honors for his performance at Regionals, which included getting into the finals despite a broken hand. “Once he got into the finals I debated injury de-
Congressman Tim Huelskamp visits Hugoton to listen to Stevens County taxpayers during his Town Hall meeting. Huelskamp has hosted more than 150 town hall meetings since being
fault but Bradley would not have it,” continued Mahan. “Bradley’s final match did not go well, he got caught early,” added Mahan. Israel Montoya and Genesis Martinez were both a match away from qualifying. “Montoya is a better wrestler than the third and fourth placers at Regional,” added coach Mahan. “Genesis is going to get a lot of off season mat time, and come back next year with a chance to win the concluded Regional,” Mahan. Continued to page 6
elected to Congress in 2010. Before winning a seat in Congress, Huelskamp served Kansas as a state senator for four terms.
Readers invited to compete to win an iPad Jimmie Kraisinger is the winner of the 2013 Longest Tail Feather contest. His entry measures 24” long. He receives $500 Chamber Dollars from Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie. He also receives $100 for being named fourth in the Eight County Longest Tailfeather. Shown above are Jimmie and his daughters, Jewels holding the feather, and Braylee. Also shown is Benny Cabrera of the Flamingo Motel, where Jimmie registered his feather.
Residents of a small town know it’s a special place. People care more about each other and “community” is more than just a word. The Hugoton Hermes is your local newspaper and wants everyone to hear about this community. That’s
Economic Development discusses updating county’s signs The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, February 12 at noon in the Senior Center Craft Room. Attending the meeting were Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie and EcoDevo board members Jack Rowden, Steve Rome, Mark Crawford, Josh Morris, Dan Corpening, Bryne Sullins, Doug Martin, Jan Leonard and Jody Wacker. Also present was
and Patrick Weaver. Standing next to his State bound wrestlers is Coach Brent Mahan.
Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. EcoDevo Secretary Kristin Farnum was absent. Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance was $4,451.99 and the total Special Projects balance was $62,811.73. The Housing Incentive balance, which comes out of the Special Projects, is $19,699.17. The board passed the motion to transfer $10,000 from Special
Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. This includes paying $3,750 for the Housing Assessment and giving $3,500 to Rick Wolters for the Housing Incentive. Neal introduced the new board member Dan Corpening to the board. He also honored Jan Leonard for receiving the Community Service Award at the Soil Conservation Banquet. The board approved pay-
ing the Housing Incentive of $3,500 to Wolters Construction. Neal brought up the subject of the entrance signs for Moscow and Hugoton needing renovation. Moscow had already obtained estimates for renovation of their signs which came to $950 per sign. This includes replacing the wood part of the signs. Neal stated he informed the Stevens County Continued to page 3
why The Hugoton Hermes is hosting a Subscription Sales Contest now through May 3. Contestants of any age are invited to participate, and the individual who sells the most subscriptions will receive a brand new Apple iPad! Competitors will turn in subscriptions weekly, and no more subscription vouchers will be accepted after May 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. For complete rules and sales packets, you can come by the Hermes Office at 522 S. Main. If you have questions, call 620-544-4321. Sell to your family, friends, church members, coffee group, weight loss club, etc. Get out the news about your community! Events that happened at the Super Bowl are just a few clicks away. However, news about this com-
munity is a little harder to find - that’s the niche The Hugoton Hermes is here to fill. Want to find out the score of the eighth grade girls’ basketball game? Look at the sports page. Wondering if those rumors about a new restaurant are true? Peruse the latest Hermes. Feeling a little braggadocious about your new grandbaby? Call The Hermes and let the whole county know! The Hugoton Hermes is here to serve our local community and its residents - current and past. We want everyone to see just how great Stevens County is and how much this community has to offer. Come in to the Hermes Office to get started, then get out there and sell those subscriptions! You could be playing with that new iPad by May!
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Sleep apnea can be dangerous
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 5442610 or 544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. Friday afternoons - Stevens County Library will show a movie for community children from 3:35 to 5:00 p.m. Contact Stacey at the SCL for more information 620-544-2301. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Through March 29 - Kansas Department for Children and Families will accept applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. For more information, visit www.dcf.ks.gov. Through April 30 - Students in grades third through twelfth are encouraged to enter the Kansas Book Festival’s writing contest. The theme is “Kansas Isn’t Flat, It’s. . .” For more information, visit kansas bookfestival.com. January 1-February 28 - Pay your dog taxes to the City of Hugoton with no penalty. January 2-March 22 - Stevens County Library’s adult winter reading program “Let It Snow.” Adults and high school students may participate. Visit the SCL or call 620-544-2301 for more information. January 28-February 23 - Main ARTery, 103 S. Main in Ulysses will be showing their “See What I Hear” exhibit with artwork contributed by local artists. Now through February 26 - Hugoton High School’s FFA
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chapter will be selling blue and gold sausage, chicken strips and bacon. Contact an FFA member or call 5444311 or 544-4728. Items will be delivered March 5. January 30-February 28 - Stevens County Library’s annual Textile Exhibit will feature the works of local artists. It will be open during regular library hours. February 3-April 14 - Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezma is hosting the exhibition Rare: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species, photographs by National Geographic contributing photorapher Joel Sartore. Call 620-544-2527 for more information. February 21 - Camera Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Recreation Commission at 304 E. Third in Hugoton. For more information, call Lowell Stanley at 620-598-2914 or email lstanley@pld.com. February 22 Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District Three will host a Water User Meeting in the Lawson Room at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.gmd3.org or call 620275-7147. - KinderPrep story time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. February 23 - Deadline to submit YOUR idea for the 2013 Stevens County Fair theme. Send your idea to stvnfair@pld.com. - Reception for the Main ARTery’s “See What I Hear” exhibition from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 103 S. Main in Ulysses. Prizes will be awarded. - Deadline to submit photos for the Landon Center on Aging photography contest. For more information, call 913-588-1266 or email jcozza@kumc.edu. February 24 - Rusty Callahan will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. February 26 - St. Catherine Hospice will sponsor a free educational grief workshop “Myths of Grief, Feelings of Loss and Clichés of Grief” from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Hospice conference room, 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City.
Dear Editor The reason Charles for this letter is cause there is a lot of people that do not understand about sleep apnea - it can hit anytime day or night, it can cause you to stop breathing, it is a very deadly thing to play with and I take this very serious. You should never yell at the person. People need to go over and wake them up to see if they are all right. It does not make any difference where the person is when it hits. I have had this trouble for a long time now and I can not
do a thing about it. People do not know how this can hurt you. IT CAN KILL YOU. I just wanted to explain what this can do it is not no fun to have and it is very very dangerous. I do not want people to misunderstand, I am trying to explain how it works. I am not trying to make anyone mad or anything like that I just want people to understand what it is like to have. Thanks, Charles Wagner
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 11, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Animal Cruelty, 700 Block of South Monroe, Investigated, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Fifth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, February 12, 2013 • RP of Cars Racing, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Chickens in Town, 800 Block of Jackson, Left Door Knocker, ACO Smith Wednesday, February 13, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Return Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith Thursday, February 14, 2013 • Dog at Large, 300 Block of West Fifth, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 1100 Block of South Washington, Warned to Turn It Down, Officer Crane Friday, February 15, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman
• Rude Text Messages, 1100 Block of Adams, Spoke to the RP, Officer Hagman • Standby, 600 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Fifth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Leslie/ ACO Lamatsch/Chief Smith • Return Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith Saturday, February 16, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Possible Vandalism, 900 Block of South Polk, Investigated, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Removed Object Off Road, 300 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Children in the Street, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch
Myrtle Palmgren Death has claimed the life of Myrtle Mae Palmgren. Mrs. Palmgren, 78, passed from this life Monday, February 18, 2013 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was born November 29, 1934 in Colby, the daughter of Daniel Searls and the former Stella Weese. She attended school in Colby, and has lived in Liberal for the past five years. November 10, 1951, Myrtle married Willard Dean Palmgren in Colby. He preceded her in death October 20, 2011. She was a homemaker. Survivors include, four
sons, Daniel Gene Palmgren of Satanta, Dale Wayne Palmgren of Hutchinson, Sammy Lynn Palmgren Plano, Tx. and Keith Leon Palmgren of San Antonio, Tx.; six brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Besides her husband Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; son Steven Palmgren; one brother; one sister; and grandson Cory Palmgren. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal is in charge of arrangements.
Tony Zimmerman Word has been received of the death of Tony Lee Zimmerman of Pratt. Mr. Zimmerman passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was 53.
Above all else, he loved the time spent with his family. Surviving in addition to his wife Priscilla are, his mother Lorie; his children, Tabitha Rincon and husband Bernabe of Dodge City, Leslie Black and husband Kyle, Tyler Zimmerman and wife Jenna and Amanda Zimmerman, all of Pratt; four grandchildren, Caleb Osborn, Courtney Osborn, Noah
Black and Joseph Black; three sisters, Shelly French of Hugoton, Shawnna Shuck of Liberal and Jamie Zimmerman - Spurgeon of Borger; and two half-brothers, Micky Zimmerman of Manhattan and Nicky Zimmerman of Liberal. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2013 at the First Southern Baptist
Church in Pratt with Pastor Bob Fleener officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery of Pratt. Memorials may be made to South Wind Hospice or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of the mortuary. Larrison Mortuary of Pratt was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.larrison mortuary.com.
Obituaries Marion Condren Lifelong Hugoton resident Marion Condren passed from this life Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. She was 91. The daughter of Emmet Bolinger and the former Martha Neatherly, she was born July 13, 1921 in Seward County. She was married to Jack Condren. He preceded her in death, as did her parents and grandson Nickolas Condren. Marion was a full time mother and housewife. She enjoyed playing bridge with her sisters and liked to take vacations with her family. Survivors include three sons, Steven Lance Condren and wife Linda of Liberal,
Edith “Lois” Mann Former Hugoton resident Edith “Lois” Coleman Mann, born May 29, 1928 in Salida, Co., passed from this life into eternity Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Cañon City, Co. at Hildebrand Care Center.
Lois’s fondest memory of childhood was living on the Coleman Ranch between Texas Creek and Westcliffe, Colorado. She loved riding horses with her dad, swimming in the creek and playing in the barn. The family moved to Cañon City where she went to middle and high school. Lois was named Miss Victory in 1943. She met and later married Herman J. Mann, after his return from military service. They married May 9, 1948. In 1952, they moved to Hugoton where Herman worked in the natural gas fields. Lois worked to become vice president in the banking
Born June 26, 1959 in Hutchinson, he was the son of Lorie Grogan Zimmerman of Borger, Tx., and the late Jimmy Lee Zimmerman. October 17, 1979, Tony married the love of his life Priscilla Cavanaugh in Hugoton. She survives. Tony trained dogs professionally for 15 years in addition to his guide work for Pheasant Farms, Inc. A large part of Tony's life was spent outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with animals. He always found time to share with others the wealth of knowledge he had acquired over his lifetime.
Railroad as a machinist’s helper in the diesel shop. He retired in 1998. Mr. Grogan enjoyed raising cattle and sheep. He loved his garage where he was always making or fixing things. Together he and Darlene enjoyed traveling the “back roads” of America.
Survivors include his wife Darlene of Morrefield; son Ken Grogan and wife Bonnie of Moorefield; his five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Lee Grogan and wife Carole of Hugoton and Dean Grogan of Fort Collins, Co.; sister Lorie Zimmerman of Borger, Tx.; sister-in-law Sue Grogan of Fort Collins; and numerous other family members and friends. Vern was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, February 15, 2013 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Eighmy officiating. Burial followed in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.
business. After retirement “The Snow Birds” traveled from Colorado to Arizona for ten years. The Manns lived in Cañon City for the past 15 years. Lois is survived by her sister Lorraine Hornbuckle of Palos Verdes Estates, Ca.; her children Judy and Jim Teeter of Cañon City, Connie and Scott Lucas of North Platte, Ne. and Greg and Colette Mann of Thornton, Co.; grandchildren, Sean Lucas, Jamie and Darren Dodd, Jordan and Sheelagh Lucas, Jonathan and Kelly Teeter, Jeremy and Rachel Mann and Sharee Mann; nine and a half great grandchildren; and her many friends and extended families. Those preceding Lois in death are her parents Floyd and Blanche Coleman; husband Herman Mann; and inlaws Howard, William and Kathy Mann. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2013 at The Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Cañon City. Donations and memorials may be made to Hildebrand Care Center, Cañon City, Co. Arrangements were handled through Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhome.org.
Ralph Forbes The death of Ralph Allan Forbes of Elkhart has been learned. Mr. Forbes passed from this life Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. He was 61. The son of Melvin Forbes and the former Ruby Hagerman, he was born March 27, 1951 in Vilas, Co. He moved to Elkhart in 1954 from Vilas. September 15, 1972, Ralph and Florence Pamela “Penny” Adams were married in Elkhart. Mr. Forbes worked for the
Wallace “Vern” Grogan Friends and family gathered Friday to remember and honor Wallace Vernon “Vern” Grogan of Moorefield, W.V. Mr. Grogan passed from this life Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Moorefield, at the age of 80. Born in Hugoton January 4, 1933, Vern was the son of Sport Grogan and the former Evalena Brollier. He attended school in Hugoton. Vern worked in the oil fields in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, North Dakota and California before entering the United States Army where he served in Korea. October 2, 1955, Vern and Darlene Vyonne Olson were married in Stanley, N.D. The couple moved to North Platte where Vern worked as a mechanic at Joe Dye Ford. Later he hired on with Union Pacific
Gregory Lynn Condren of Hugoton and Chris Randall Condren of Hooker, Ok.; her daughter Rhonda Kaye Chapman of Liberal; brother Amos Bolinger of Aurora, Co.; seven grandchildren; and her seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, February 15, 2013 at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Randy Nash officiating. Burial followed in the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association. Memorials may be mailed in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 11 through February 17. Fire Department Hugoton Station Thursday, February 14 1:53 p.m. - called to one fourth mile East of Highway 51 and Road D (Seward County) for a natural gas compressor fire. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Two transfers and one Life Flight.
Morton County Road Department for many years. He was a member of Hillcrest Southern Baptist Church, Morton County Little Britches Rodeo Board, United States Team Roping championships and past director of the Kansas Professional Rodeo Board 40/40 Team Roping. Ralph loved his family and friends and particularly enjoyed team roping with his wife and children. Survivors include his wife Penny Forbes of Elkhart; three sons, Waylon Forbes and wife Shilo, Casey Forbes and wife Jonetta and Brice Forbes and wife Natasha, all of Elkhart; two sisters, Rowena Maze of Henderson, Nv. and Ardith Talbert of Muskogee, Ok.; his ten grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Those preceding Mr. Forbes in death were his parents and brother Royal Forbes. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2013 at Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart with Pastor Terrell Giddens presiding. Burial followed in the Elkhart Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Ministerial Alliance Food Bank and for Morton County Little Britches Rodeo Association. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
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Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education meets The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, February 18, 2013. Board members present were Martin Daharsh, Stephanie Heger, Don Beesley, Nancy Honig, Doug Martin and Todd Gayer. Barry Hittle was absent. Also present were Superintendent Mark Crawford, Clerk of the Board Teri Shields, Paula Rowden, Emily Snyder, Elise Heger, Howard Barton, Lance Custer, Tiffany Boxum, Jan Kilbourne, Gregg Errebo, Morey Mecklenburg, Dettra Crawford, Judy Waters, Karie Gaskill, Bobbi Ferguson and Kay McDaniels. The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. The board accepted the resignation of Sarah Splichal as fifth grade math teacher. New hires were Erica Butler as ES Nurse and Mickaela Perez as assistant softball coach. Erica is replacing Gwen Rawlings and Mickaela is replacing Kara Stump. As a part of good news, Stephanie Heger mentioned the three wrestlers going to State. Superintendent Mark Crawford, Emily Snyder and Karie Gaskill of the College and Career Readiness committee discussed some findings with the board. Crawford talked about the goal set two years ago to better prepare students for college career and / or the workforce. Mark mentioned some positive student examples from recent
graduates who have been placed into the right program for the right reason, matching their interests, skills and a technical college or university program. Emily Snyder talked about College and Career Readiness or “CCR” advocate overview. Karie Gaskill talked about implementing workshops led by middle and high school counselors for the purpose of teaching student soft skills/ employability skills. Science curriculum and course pathways, seventh through twelfth grades for the 2012-2013 school year, were presented by Elise Heger, Curriculum Director. Elise showed the percent of students meeting college readiness benchmarks by assessment on EXPLORE compared to the PLAN and the ACT. EXPLORE results showed 9-11% of students having met science benchmarks. Only 10-11% according to the PLAN and 11-14% of those students taking the ACT met the benchmarks. This is three years of data with all eighth graders taking the EXPLORE and all tenth graders taking the PLAN. Not all HHS students take the ACT. Elise also talked about what the students want to do after high school. The percentage of HHS students indicating the desire to go into a science related work, like medical, engineering and science technology, is at 68 percent. She also discussed developing some new classes
like principles of engineering, robotic engineering and earth-space science at the high school. After Elise’s presentation, the board listened to some science teachers speak about their concerns with courses and curricular changes. Mr. Errebo traveled to Augusta to support the Hugoton High School wrestling team in a tough regional competition this past weekend. Congratulations to the three wrestlers who are going to State this weekend in Salina: Bradley Campbell, Lawson Fiss and Patrick Weaver. The motion to pre-approve the Hugoton Learning Academy grant submission to the Parsons Fund was approved. The board tabled the 7-12 science course progression and science curriculum changes until a special BOE meeting February 25. The motion for pre-approval of the Twenty-first Century supplemental grant for the ES Extended Learning Day was approved. The motion to approve the district to pay for student field trips directly related to college and career readiness and with specific budget limits set up by the central office was approved. This is an idea coming out of the USD 210 College and Career Readiness committee. The February 2011 BOE adopted district goal to “better prepare students for college, career and the workforce,” has been this committee’s main focus. Currently all field trips are
funded by each grade level or club through fundraisers. Superintendent Crawford recommends keeping this in place, but the school needs to be able to take students in grades seventh through tenth to college visits or to area technical schools like SCCC in order to better guide them into the right post HS program, for the right reason. Currently, a large percentage of the students know very little about what college and technical schools offer. The district wants to begin in seventh and eighth grade helping students explore possible college and career choices, and begin meeting with them and their parents about these topics so the senior year is not such a stressful rush to get everything decided. Too many of the seniors are still not sure where they are going and do not start their personal college visits soon enough. Students serious about a four year degree need to take college visits and visit specific programs their sophomore or junior year, and in a best case scenario have their university, junior college or technical school choice narrowed down by the end of their junior year. The board voted to approve a Knights of Columbus Charities Aid foundation check for $281 for the special education programs. The meeting adjourned.
jubilee. Sweet cherries are great to slice into lettuce salads with Gorgonzola cheese, for a added color - and flavor. A simple and elegant looking dessert is to dip fresh Cherries (with the stem) into melted chocolate, and let cool on wax paper. Cherries are also perfect in fresh fruit salads, de-stem and take out the pit for an unusually fun fruit. Cherries are best paired with melons, tree fruits and pineapple as a complimentary flavor! Sour Cherries Sour cherries are usually smaller, softer and globular in shape. Most are too tart to eat raw, but are excellent in pies and preserves. Sour cherries have a very short season. Here is a simple, tasty, cherry treat both kids and adults will enjoy. You can use frozen, thawed cherries, as well. These colorful popsicles can be made with red cherries only, or by alternately layering yogurt with both red and lighter-colored Rainier cherries and mixing lightly with a wooden skewer. Swirly Cherry and Yogurt Ice
signs. Jan Leonard informed the board he had recently visited with A.J. Owens about building some informational signs for Hugoton, showing directions to the library, hospital, etc. Jan stated surrounding towns around Hugoton have informational signs such as these. Neal reported Jim Kraisinger is the Stevens County Longest Tailfeather contest winner and will claim a prize of $500. There was discussion about the windfarm planned for northwest Grant County and a recap of why the Stevens County project never came to fruition. Bryne Sullins informed the board he learned about windfarms at the Pioneer Electric meetings in Ulysses. He stated the
power companies in Kansas are required by state law to buy or use 10% of their power from windfarms. Neal will contact some companies to check the possibility of reviving the windfarm project. Several board members remarked Stevens County is very blessed with the projects under construction around Hugoton at this time. Neal reported Kansas Dairy Ingredients has been extremely busy getting everything completed in hopes for an April 1 opening. Board member Jody Wacker informed the board she has been asked by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to serve on the Statewide Dairy Initiative Committee and she has accepted. The meeting adjourned.
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before use, because washing will make them spoil faster. There are two main groups of cherries, sweet and sour. Sweet Cherries Sweet cherries are best for eating fresh, but they can also be cooked. The most popular varieties are the dark-red to purplish-black Bing, Lambert and Tartarian, or the golden, red-blushed Royal Ann. Maraschino cherries can be made from any variety but are typically from the sweet Royal Ann. The cherries are pitted then macerated in a flavored sugar syrup (usually almond for red cherries and mint for green). They are then dyed red or green. They were once traditionally flavored with maraschino liqueur, although the cost now makes that almost prohibitive. Maraschino liqueur is a bitter-sweet, cherry flavored Italian liqueur made from the wild marasca cherry and their crushed pit. This is not the same as Kirsch. Kirsch is a clear brandy distilled from cherry juice and pits, that is typically used only for cooking. Kirsch is the liqueur that is used in flaming cherries
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Ava has read 100 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Great job, Ava! Any child who has not yet entered Kindergarten is welcome to join the challenge at the Stevens County Library.
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“Notes From Nancy” Cherry Time I know it isn’t cherry season, but this week we celebrate Presidents’ Day and George Washington’s birthday. Thinking of Washington reminded me of the story of George chopping down the cherry tree, and then I thought of cherries. That is the circle that brought me to the reason I thought of cherries as a subject for this week’s column. Plus, the February 21 is my mother’s seventy-ninth birthday, and her favorite cake is maraschino cherry. So that made me also wonder, what makes a cherry a maraschino cherry? Well, here is the answer to that, and more, about cherries. Said to date back as far as 300 B.C., cherries were named after the Turkish town of Cerasus. Cherries can vary in color from pale creamy-yellow, to deep red, and black. Most fresh cherries are available from May through August. Look for plump fruit that is firm but not hard. If they still have the stems on them they will last longer. Store unwashed in the refrigerator. Wash right
Gavin has read 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow, Gavin!...you're half way to the top!
Pops 4 cups pitted cherries (Optional: 2 cups each Bing cherries and Rainier cherries) 1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt Combine Bing cherries and one cup lemonade concentrate in food processor and process until smooth. Set aside. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, alternating with spoonfuls of yogurt. Using a wooden skewer or thin knife, gently mix layers to create a swirl effect. (If using Rainier cherries, blend two cups of each cherry variety with a half cup lemonade concentrate and alternate layers with both kinds of cherries and yogurt.) Freeze molds until firm. Unmold by briefly dipping in warm water to loosen pop.
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Spring brings promise of warm weather and threat of storms As the end of winter draws closer, many Kansans are thinking toward the sunshine and balmy weather of spring. However, in addition to sunny skies and warmer temperatures, spring may also bring thunderstorms, flash floods, tornadoes and other severe weather. Despite advance warning many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries nationwide. To urge Kansans to start thinking about springtime emergency preparedness, Governor Sam Brownback will sign a proclamation Friday, February 22, designating March 3-9 as “Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas.” The proclamation coincides with the national Severe Weather Awareness Week. “We hope that every Kansan has already prepared a home emergency kit and devised an emergency plan,” said Angee Morgan, deputy director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. “However, if they haven’t, this would be the perfect time to do so and make sure you and your family are ready for severe weather.” Morgan said a home emergency kit should include everything needed for each family member to survive for a minimum of three days without power or heat. Kits
should include one gallon of water per person per day; nonperishable, high energy foods; a battery powered NOAA weather radio; flashlights; extra batteries; a safe, alternate heat source; blankets; medications and other essentials. Additional information about preparing an emergency kit may be found online at www.ksready.gov. Morgan said having an emergency plan is as important as making an emergency kit. “Make sure everyone in the family knows the plan,” said Morgan. “If you don’t have a specially constructed storm shelter, make sure everyone knows where the ‘safe spot’ is in your home. Designate a place to meet in case you become separated. Review safety rules regarding downed power lines and broken gas lines. The idea is to think about what it will take to keep everyone safe and put that into your plan. Then, practice it.” To help make emergency preparedness more manageable, KDEM has instituted an online “Kansas Preparedness Challenge.” Completing each monthly challenge makes participants eligible for a prize drawing. Go to www.ksready.gov and click on the “Kansas Preparedness Challenge” link to get started. For more information on emergency preparedness, go to www.ksready.gov, www.redcross.org, or www.fema.gov.
@YourYOUR LIBRARY Information Source for 99 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
Mason - Eagen David and Pauline Mason of Hugoton are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Anna Julie Mason to Brandon Douglas Eagen, son of Richard Eagen of Ulysses and Gwen Richardson of Swink, Co. Julie is the granddaughter of Jean and the late Ken Mason of Dallas, Tx. and Paul and Lenora Wray of Walsh, Co. Brandon is the grandson of the late Everett Scofield and Letha Carter of LaJunta, Co. and Joe and Alene Eagen of Rocky Ford, Co. The wedding is being planned for April 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton.
Look who’s new Grant Edward makes his entrance Sam and Bekka Lofgren of Mullinville are proud to an-
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
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February 24 Rusty Callahan
nounce the birth of their first child, a son, Grant Edward, born February 6, 2013, at the Pratt Regional Medical Center. He weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Les Adee and Sally Adee of Hugoton. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Marlene Lofgren of Haviland. Paternal great grand mother is Deloris Con of Lake Lillian, Mn.
STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY SUMMER READING T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST OPEN TO AGES 10-18 Over 300 kids could be wearing YOUR design! The 2013 Theme is: Dirt, Rocks, and Underground. Designs should bring one or more of these ideas to mind 1. Designs must be black on white line drawings. 2. Designs must be drawn by hand. No computer-generated designs will be accepted. 3. Designs must be appropriate for children AND must represent the theme. (Participants may be asked by library staff to edit their designs prior to the voting process.) 4.Participants must write their name on the back of their artwork. 5. Entries are due by March 1, 2013. Voting will begin March 1. 6. Each participant may enter up to two designs. 7. Library staff will select only ONE design from each participant to enter in the final contest. 8. Local children, tweens and teens will vote for their favorite design. 9. The design with the most votes will be featured on the 2013 Summer Reading TShirts! 10. To get started, contact Stacey at the Stevens County Library 544-2301 or email stacey@stevenscounty library.com. BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK Tired of the Same Old Relationships? Need Something New and Exciting? How about a blind date with a book? During the month of February, stop by and check out a specially wrapped book from our display. Take it home, unwrap it, read it, and enjoy! If you don’t like the book, simply return it to the
library, its feelings won’t be hurt. If that is too “out of the box” for you, try the “I don’t remember the title, but the cover was red” display at the front desk. You can see what you are getting! ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM We now have 62 patrons signed up for the “Let It Snow” adult winter reading program. We’re hoping for more than 70 before the program ends on Winners for the weekly prizes were Linda Birch, LaDonna Hall and Cassandra Quillen. TEXTILE EXHIBIT You have one last chance to see the wonderful textiles now on display in the meeting room. Exhibitors, please be prepared to show a photo ID to pick up your items AFTER February 28. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. When you register, you will receive a reading log bookmark to record the first 100 books your child experiences. After you and your child record 100 books on your reading log bookmark, return the bookmark to the library. For every 100 books your child experiences, he or she will add his or her name to our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten progress chart! Upon the completion of every 100 books, you will receive a new reading log bookmark. Upon reaching 1,000 books, your child will receive a certificate of completion and a small gift. Any child that has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time!
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ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
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531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
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Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH
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424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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Dean and Gloria Lewis
Dean and Gloria invite you to help them celebrate their birthdays Dean and Gloria Lewis share the same birthday and invite you to help celebrate! Dean will turn 90 and Gloria will be turning 88. They will commemorate their years with a come-and-go party from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Sun-
day, March 3 in the parlor at Hugoton Methodist Church, 828 S. Main. The party is hosted by their children, Butch and Jackie Lewis, Cindy and Ed Kilbourne and Janet and Jerry Campbell.
Locals graduate from FHSU Patricia Jones of Hugoton and Shelli Burrows of Rolla are among the 527 undergraduate and 125 graduate students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees in the fall 2012 semester at Fort Hays State University. Jones graduated with an Associate of General Studies with an education emphasis. Burrows graduated with an
M.S. in special education. Fort Hays State University's announcement of degrees includes only those students whose transcripts and records have been verified as meeting all requirements for the degrees listed. FHSU does not release the list until all the graduates have been verified, a process that takes as much as two or three weeks after the end of a semester.
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BayLee Hoskinson goes up for two points at the Friday game against Goodland.
Sports Schedule Thursday, February 21 Middle School Basketball: Seventh Grade vs Dodge City at Home Eighth Grade at Dodge City; 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 High School Basketball vs Lakin at Home; 4:45 p.m. Wrestling State at Salina; TBA Saturday, February 23 Wrestling State at Salina; TBA Monday, February 25 Middle School Basketball: Seventh Grade at Horace Good - Eighth Grade
vs Horace Good at Home; 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball Substate; TBA Tuesday, February 26 High School Basketball Substate; TBA Wednesday, February 27 High School Basketball Substate; TBA Thursday, February 28 High School Basketball Substate; TBA Middle School Basketball: Seventh Grade vs Liberal South at Home - Eighth Grade at Liberal South; 4:00 p.m.
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Statebound wrestlers Continued from page 1 Other wrestlers competing at Regionals for the Eagles included Danny Tapia, Edgar Villa, Austin Harper and Nick Evans. At 106 Israel Montoya won by fall :48 against Jesse James of Buhler; lost by fall 1:03 to Jake Leckliter of El Dorado; won by major decision 10 - 2 against Rodney Longshaw of Circle; and lost by fall 2:52 to Bryce Ledford of Winfield At 113 Danny Tapia lost by fall 1:53 to Zach Miller of Ulysses; and lost by fall 3:50 to Nathan Moore of Augusta. At 126 Genesis Martinez won by decision 3 - 2 (ot) against Luis Mendoza of Ulysses; lost by decision 1 - 8 to Kyle Miller of Buhler; and lost by decision 3 - 4 to Payton Smith of Winfield. At 132 Edgar Villa lost by fall 3:48 to Trevor Smith of Winfield; and lost by decision 1 - 7 to Dylan Stroot of Clearwater.
At 145 Patrick, Weaver Second Place, won by fall 2:57 against Isaac Bailey of Winfield; won by fall 3:12 against Ben Dejarnett of Wellington; won by fall 3:02 against Bryce Rodriguez of Ulysses; and lost by decision 0 - 4 to Austin Hughey of El Dorado. At 152 Lawson Fiss, Second Place, won by fall 1:00 against Landon Walker of Circle; won by tech fall 15 - 0 against Justin Bruns of Wellington; won by fall 2:44 against Gage Armstrong of El Dorado; and lost by decision 1 - 9 against Jake Gehring of Buhler. At 195 Bradley Campbell, Second Place, won by decision 6 - 2 against Henry Hickert Buhler; won by decision 6 - 3 against Manny Martinez of El Dorado; and lost by fall 1:55 to Derrick Gates of Andale. At 220 Austin Harper lost by fall 4:26 to Riley Rahe of
Regional winners at the wrestling meet in Augusta are Lawson Fiss, second place; Israel Montoya, fifth place; Bradley Campbell, second place; Genesis Martinez, fifth place; and Patrick Weaver, second place. Fiss, Campbell and Weaver all advance to State this week. Mulvane; and lost by fall :30 to Chance Runnion of Augusta. HWT Nick Evans lost by fall 1:06 to Nick Ringler of
Buhler; and lost by fall 3:33 to Tyson Hodson of Wellington. Eighth place went to Hugoton with 70.5 points.
Hugoton High School Wrestling team competes in two duals February 4, the Hugoton Wrestlers participated in the Liberal dual resulting in eight wins although the team only wrestled in three. Liberal had five open classes that resulted in Israel Montoya, Reed Rome, Danny Tapia, Edger Avalos and Genesis Martinez winning by default. Bradley Campbell, Lawson Fiss and Patrick Weaver all won their matches and were the only ones to actually compete. The grapplers also traveled to Ulysses Thursday where they were hosted in a dual. "Ulysses won 46 to 32, which was expected as they were the GWAC runner ups", said coach Brent Mahan. Winning matches for the Eagles were Genesis Martinez, Hunter Kerbow, Patrick Weaver and Lawson Fiss. Israel Montoya and Reed Rome each took forfeits. Hugoton vs. Liberal 106 Israel Montoya won by forfeit. 113 Reed Rome won by forfeit. 120 Danny Tapia won by forfeit. 126 Tucker Martin lost by fall 2:20 to Greg McClurg. 132 Genesis Martinez won by forfeit. 138 Edgar Villa lost by fall :19 to Corey Campos. 145 Edgar Avalos won by forfeit. 152 Patrick Weaver won by major decision 14 - 4 against Ayodale Braimah. 160 Lawson Fiss won by fall 3:35 against Beau Fick. 170 Josh Ramirez lost by fall :41 to Edgar Sandoval.
The Hugoton High School varsity wrestling team poses for a picture. Front row left to right are Israel Montoya, Danny Tapia, Genesis 182 Kole Kahl lost by fall 3:17 to Shawn Lay. 195 Bradley Campbell won by decision 3 - 0 against Ryan McClurg. 220 Austin Harper lost by fall :25 to Jorge Nunez. HWT Nick Evans lost by fall :37 to Sergio Borias. Dual Score 40 24 Hugoton vs. Ulysses 106 Israel Montoya won by forfeit. 113 Reed Rome won by forfeit. 120 Danny Tapia lost by fall 3:04 to Mario Rodriguez. 126 Genesis Martinez won by decision 7 - 5 against Luis Mendoza. 132 Hunter Kerbow won
Eighth grade boys use game’s frantic pace to their advantage The eighth boys basketball got off to a fast start Monday night in Hugoton, and ultimately claimed a win against visiting Dodge City Comanche Coyotes. Hugoton held a 15-7 lead after the first quarter, and a 24-11 halftime lead. With a stifling half court defense, Hugoton followed up a good offensive performance with great defense en route to a 45-28 win. The eighth grade A-team Eagles now stand at 8-2 with only three more games to go before the tournament. Head Coach Scott Schechter commented, "The boys came out strong on the defensive end tonight, Dodge was unable to get anything going against our half court zone, I am excited to get through the next three games and get to the tournament." Zack Leininger led all scorers with 15, followed by Valentino Degollado with ten and Eddie Marquez with nine. Tony Kinser also contributed six points with three blocked shots.
The eighth grade B-team played an exciting game that featured two three pointers, one by Logan Mangles, and one by Trace Peterson. They also used a good effort on defense to put the game away soundly 34-19. T h e B-team stands at 4-6. Next up for the eighth grade is Dodge City Middle School at Dodge City Thursday February 21.
Willis boys participate at Novice tourney Two wrestlers participated in the Derby Novice Championships in Derby. They were Thomas Willis and Zachary Willis. Thomas wrestles in the six and under division and Zachary wrestles in the eight and under division. Keep up the hard work!
Martinez and Edgar Villa. In back are Austin Harper, Lawson Fiss, Bradley Campbell, Patrick Weaver and Nick Evans.
by tech fall 17 - 1 against Jessica Hanson. 138 Edgar Villa lost by fall :56 to JoAngel Cortez. 145 David Tapia lost by major decision 4 - 13 to Bryce Rodriguez. 152 Patrick Weaver won by fall 2:27 against Charles Garnett. 160 Lawson Fiss won by fall 3:53 against Juan Anguiano.
170 Josh Ramirez lost by fall 1:26 to Paul Hernandez. 182 Kole Kahl lost by fall 1:47 to Armando Sandoval. 195 Bradley Campbell lost by fall 3:44 to Diego Maravilla. 220 Austin Harper lost by fall :32 to Otto Orosco. HWT Nick Evans lost by fall 1:22 to Steven Degollado. Dual Score 32 46
Young grapplers compete at Leoti Takedown Club event Leoti Takedown Club hosted a wrestling tournament Saturday, February 16. Five wrestlers participated in this event. In the six and under division, Isaac Martin and Bryan Montoya received first place trophies. In the ten and under divi-
sion, Riggs Martin received a second place trophy. In the 12 and under division, Cole Martin received a first place trophy and Weston Maravilla received a second place medal! Next week’s tournament will be in Liberal! Good luck!
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Eagles battle a tough posse of Cowboys Friday The Eagles got off to a slow start Friday night against the visiting Goodland Cowboys. Hugoton trailed in the first quarter by 13 and by nine at half-time. Playing a better first half, the home team lost ground and could not regain it in the second half, taking the loss, 32 to 57. Things looked promising at the start of the first quarter. Goodland jumped onto the board first but was answered by Henry Vela with a three-point field goal. Vela added four more points followed by a two-point shot by Ross Davis. By the end of the first quarter it was Goodland in the lead 7 to 20. Again, Goodland got on the board first in the second
quarter coming from a free throw after being fouled by Yates Sutton. Kolton Decker scored first for Hugoton, knocking down two free throws early in the quarter. The Eagles added a total of ten points before the halftime buzzer but gave up six to the Cowboys. By the time the first half had ended Goodland had the lead, 17 to 26. Despite the deficit, the Eagles still had a chance of coming back in the second half. The Cowboys started the third quarter by hitting a twopoint field goal. Reid Davis missed his first shot but came back to score a twopoint basket for the Eagles two minutes into the quarter. Davis also got fouled and
made a free throw for Hugoton. Near the end of the quarter Reid Davis scored another two-point basket. The Eagles could not score again and the quarter ended with Goodland still in the lead, 22 to 40. If there was ever a time the Eagles needed to turn things around it was in the fourth quarter. Trailing by 18 at the start of the final quarter Hugoton needed to watch their fouls and hit more shots. Sutton went to the line a couple of times early in the quarter and added three points. Goodland, however, ruled the court for the next five minutes scoring 14 points before Rene Rubio could add another two points on a layup. Rubio added one
last three-point field goal at the end of the quarter. Goodland was able to muscle their way past the Eagles throughout most of the game giving them a leading edge. Hugoton hit 25% of their field goals while Goodland shot more and hit 39% of their field goals. Yates Sutton led the team in points scoring eight points, followed by seven from both Rubio and Vela. The Eagles will play Holcomb in the next game played Tuesday, February 19. This should be a good game to be played on the Eagles home court. Friday the Eagles play Lakin at home.
Yates Sutton tries to escape from the Ulysses Tigers during an out of town game Tuesday. Kellen Watkins lends a hand to his struggling teammate.
Tigers claw their way to a win against the Eagles The Eagles suffered another loss to Ulysses last Tuesday on Ulysses' home court. Trailing by four in the first quarter and eight by half-time the home team could not keep up with the Tigers’ shots in the second half. The third quarter ended with the Eagles down by eleven. With three minutes left in the game the Eagles were down by seven. It was the fouls at the end of the game that hurt the home team sending the Ulysses boys to the line where they added six points. Hugoton lost the battle, 42 to 55. Hugoton looked good at the start of the first quarter. Reid Davis received the ball on the tip off by Ross Davis.
The team moved the ball around until Logan Frederick got the open shot and scored a three-point basket for the Eagles. The home team scored nine points in the first five minutes, keeping ahead of the Tigers. Ulysses got a run and began scoring while keeping the Eagles well outside the lane. At the end of the first quarter, Hugoton was down by four but off to a good start. Ulysses started the second quarter in position of the ball. The Tigers got off a two-point field goal before A.J. Scott hit a three-point shot, bringing the Eagles within four points of their opponents. Yates Sutton added six points in the quarter along with a basket
from Henry Vela for a third quarter score of 22 to 30. Both teams came out of the locker room ready to score in the third quarter. Ulysses had possession of the ball and within a minute and a half added five points. Jeison Rodriguez scored a twopoint shot followed by a three-point shot by Scott early in the quarter. This was a fast paced quarter with lots of shooting by both teams. The Eagles trailed by nine throughout most of the quarter. Kolton Decker added the last two points in the third quarter for the Eagles with two full minutes left to play. Ulysses got off one more twopoint shot before the end of the quarter, giving them an
eleven point lead. It was still anyone’s game going into the final quarter. Once again the Tigers had possession of the ball to start the quarter. Neither team scored until Ross Davis drove inside the lane for a two-point basket. Hugoton’s rivels scored three points before Hugoton got its break. Reid Davis added two consecutive two-point field goals bringing the team within seven points of Ulysses. That was the last time Hugoton scored any points while Ulysses went on to add six more points on free throws. The boys’ JV won their battle against Ulysses 50-32 and the freshmen defeated the Tigers 54-38.
Rene Rubio brings the ball down court during the varsity game against Ulysses Tuesday night.
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JV Eagles soar above the Cowboys Friday night The JV Eagles soared to another win Friday night when they faced the JV Goodland Cowboys on the Eagles’ home court. A first quarter tied score resulted in a close
second quarter. By halftime, the Eagles had pulled ahead by five points. The home team retained the lead in the third quarter, keeping the five-point lead.
The fourth quarter was a good one with the Eagles taking the win, 48 to 29. Parker Titus led his team in points with 11 and five rebounds followed by Ulises Ar-
mendariz with ten points and six rebounds. As a team they hit 48 percent of their field goals and 56 percent of their free throws.
Seventh graders suffer an overtime loss Barn-burner. Cliff-hanger. Heart-stopper. Nail-biter. All the close-game sports cliches certainly applied to the President's Day seventh grade boys' contest in Dodge City. But at the end of the emotional roller coaster ride, the Hugoton Eagles had fallen victim to the Comanches, 5549, in overtime. With three games left before the league tournament, Hugoton has a record of 9-1. Still stinging from the difficult loss, HMS Coach Lance Cornelsen rewarded his
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charges' efforts with positive comments. “I am proud of them. Their effort and attitude were outstanding. They never quit. They fought to the end.” The two teams also ended up in overtime in a previous meeting in Hugoton. In the first contest, the Eagles took a 35-30 victory, scoring all five points in the extra session. The second time around, Dodge City outscored Hugoton, 12-6, in the extra three minutes. The Eagles started off the rematch, soaring to a 6-0 lead. But by the end of the quarter, HMS trailed, 9-8. Dodge City expanded its lead to 20-16 by the half. Paden Cornelsen, who finished with 19 points, was HMS’s dominant force in the half. His individual play kept the Eagles within close range at intermission. HMS opened the second half with consecutive, lefthanded lay-ups by Mitchell Hamlin, out of the flow of the offense. Those moves tied the
game at 20-20. Paced by six points by both Damyan Don Juan and Erik Duarte, the Eagles had built a 32-28 lead with the quarter winding down. But a step-back, offthe-glass three-pointer from the right wing by Dodge City's Kace Vongsakda (who finished with 28 points), cut HMS's margin to 32-31. The fourth quarter was a war with numerous lead changes and big basket after big basket by both teams. Don Juan scored six of the Eagles' 11 points in the period. Regulation play ended with the combatants tied, 4343. With the outcome up for grabs as time dwindled in the fourth quarter, Cornelsen stripped a Comanche with his pressing defense and had a clear path to the basket. The play was stopped as Dodge City was awarded a timeout. Not long after that, the Eagles' defense had forced a five-second count by denying the in-bounds pass. Again, Dodge City was
granted a timely time-out. Although those breaks in the game went against Hugoton, the Eagles' downfall was at the free throw line with a onefor-seven performance in the fourth quarter. Don Juan and Duarte joined Cornelsen in doublefigures with 12 points and ten points, respectively. Hamlin finished with six points. Isaac Sanchez added two points. Now, let's go back to the sports cliches. I'll go with nail-biter. By the end of the game, this correspondent's left thumb cuticle was bleeding. Hugoton also lost a hardfought battle in the preliminary game, 28-25. Scoring for Hugoton were Azareal Rodriguez with six points, Angel Quezada with five points, Nick Mahan with four points, Isai Cabezas with three points, Bradan Slemp with three points, Marcos Baeza with two points, and Brennon Featherston with two points. By Tom Hicks.
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Fourth quarter shots lead to big win over Goodland The Lady Eagles did not jump too far ahead of their opponents Friday night until the final quarter. Hugoton got off to a fair lead in the first half but just couldn't seem to hit their shots. Off to a nine point lead in the first quarter and a seven point lead by half time the Lady Eagles struggled to keep ahead. Goodland moved within four by the end of the third quarter and was on a comeback run until they moved into the final eight minutes. The Cowgirls scored a free throw at the start of the final quarter and was within a field goal away of tying up the game. Under pressure the Lady Eagles started to play as they normally do and before anyone realized what had just happened the Hugoton girls won the game 50 to 34. Riley Sosa got the ball on the jump and sent the ball down court to the Lady Eagles end of the court. Nicole
Kinser attempted a shot but was fouled and sent to the line where she scored the first point of the game and the first point for the Lady Eagles. Both teams worked the ball well but the Lady Eagles hard full court press kept the Cowgirls out of shooting range. Hugoton led by five with a little over a minute left in the quarter. Chastity Parsons stretched the lead to eight when she scored a three point basket. Taylor Fiss gave the team a nine point lead only seconds before the quarter ended. Hugoton had allowed four points during the quarter but missed shots by the home girls costing them extra points and a bigger lead. Goodland brought the ball in to start the second quarter and was quick to score a three point field goal. The Cowgirls were handling the full court press by the Lady
Eagles better in this quarter and added nine points by half time. Estefani Armendariz scored first for the Hugoton team but not until a minute and half had gone by. It was a battle for both teams and by the end of the first half Hugoton had added seven points and held the lead, 20 to 13. The third quarter was another battle for both team. Again the Cowgirls gained points on the Lady Eagles adding 12 points and coming within four of Hugoton by the end of the quarter. Goodland was in possession of the ball at the start of the third quarter but it was Armendariz that scored a free throw for the Eagles and was the first to score in the second half. Kinser scored next and it looked like the Lady Eagles were going to be on a roll. This run for the Hugoton girls did not last long and soon the
Cowgirls were back to scoring. Hugoton scored four points coming from field goals and six from free throws in this quarter. Goodland hit three, three point shots along with three free throws to end the third quarter only down by four. Anna Pena threw the ball in to Parsons to start the final quarter. Goodland scored a free throw but it was Kinser that added two field goals to get the final quarter rolling. Sosa had not hit any of her three point shots until the fourth quarter. With two minutes left to play the Lady Eagles had a 16 point lead when Goodland hit a three point shot narrowing the lead to 47 to 34. Hugoton didn't give up in the last minutes of the game and eventually came out victorious. The girls record is now 144 and GWAC 7-2.
Taylor shoots a free throw during the varsity game Friday night. The Lady Eagles defeated the Goodland Cowgirls with a score of 50-34.
Lady Eagles play close three quarters in game Tuesday The Lady Eagles played a close three quarters in Tuesdays game against the Ulysses Lady Tigers before defeating the team by eleven points before the final buzzer. A slow start in the first half found the Hugoton girls trailing, 13 to 21 by the end of the second quarter. The Lady Eagles came back stronger in the third quarter gaining enough points to take the lead. Ulysses trailed Hugoton by four points early in the fourth quarter but lost momentum after two minutes of play. Anna Pena started a rally when she hit a three point shot just under six minutes left in the game. From that point to the final buzzer Hugoton left the Ulysses’ team behind to take the win, 41 to 30. BayLee Hoskinson started the Hugoton team out with a three point basket 23 seconds into the first quarter. Chastity Parsons added another three points next to give the Lady Eagles six points after only one minute of play. The next six minutes however
belonged to the Lady Tigers as they scored ten points before the home team could add another shot to their side of the scoreboard. Pena added a third three point shot followed by two free throws by Estefani Armendariz for a first quarter score of 11. Ulysses scored a final field goal taking them into the lead by one. Ulysses sent the ball in to start the second quarter but it was the Lady Eagles that added the first points. Nicole Kinser was in the right spot at the right time and quickly stole the ball and raced down court for a two-point lay up. Unfortunately those were the only points the Lady Eagles could score during the fast paced eight minutes. Ulysses racked up another nine points taking a 13 to 21 point lead by half-time. Hoskinson threw the ball in to Parsons to start the third quarter. After 30 seconds of play, Hoskinson scored a three point field goal jump starting the Hugoton team. After two minutes in
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the third quarter had gone by, Hoskinson tied the game up with another three point basket. From that point on the Lady Eagles owned the court adding 17 points and leading the Lady Tigers by six going into the final quarter. Hoping for a comeback in the fourth quarter Ulysses sent the ball in and scored the first two points, ten sec-
onds into the quarter. Kinser answered the Lady Tigers score with a two point basket from under the goal. Three minutes and 20 seconds was on the clock when the Ulysses girls scored their last points. Hugoton continued to score another four points from the Lady Tigers last field goal giving them an eleven point lead and another win.
Seventh grade boys have a crowd-silencing performance Playing superbly in all areas of their game, the Hugoton Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball A-team took the Garden City crowd out of the game with a convincing 51-23 victory over Kenneth Henderson February 12. HMS totally dominated the boards on both ends of the floor; played stifling, inyour-chest defense; and shared the ball efficiently for high-percentage shots. Hugoton’s “big” man combination of Paden Cornelsen and Damyan Don Juan was too much for the Falcons to handle. Cornelsen dominated the first quarter with eight points and the third quarter with ten points to finish as the game’s high scorer with those 18 points Don Juan provided offensive punch off the bench with 11 points. Seven of those tallies came in the second quarter. HMS Coach Lance Cornelsen commented after the game, “I think they realized, hey, we are taller than these guys, and we took advantage of it.” The game started off as a hotly-contested, very physical event. Kenneth Henderson was out to avenge an earlier loss to the Eagles. Hugoton was determined to take Kenneth Henderson’s best player, who lit up the Eagles in the previous encounter, out of the game. Mitchell Hamlin drew the opening assignment on the Falcons’ leading scorer and with the concentrated help of his teammates literally did frustrate him out of the game. The Eagles held a 12-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and expanded the advantage to 27-11 by halftime. An 18-7, knockout blow in the third quarter put the game completely out of reach, 45-18, going into the final session. Garden City’s once raucous crowd had fallen into a stunned silence. After holding yet another opponent to four, single-digit scoring quarters, Cornelsen was asked if he spent a lot of time in practice on the manto-man, help-by-hedging defense. He replied, “Not really. They just get it. We are playing so fundamental right now, moving our feet on defense. It is amazing.” Competeing the HMS offensive side of the ledger,
Nick Mahan scored six points; Abraham Betance, Nathan Leininger, and Isaac Sanchez each contributed four points; and Erik Durate and Hamlin added two points apiece. The B-team contest did not go so well for HMS. The over-matched Eagles fell 4419. Scoring for Hugoton were Mahan with 12 points, Azareal Rodriguez with three points, Isai Cabezas with two points, and Bradan Slemp with two points. By Tom Hicks
The Black Diamond Relay for Life team sold chances for some Black Diamond Jewelry. It was a ring, earrings and a necklace valued at $1000.00. The jewelry was donated by Barbara Trujillo. The winner of the set was announced at the Pink Out Friday, February 15. The winner Joyce Losey was presented the set by Peggy Trujillo McVickers.
The Hugoton Dance Team performs at half time of the boys varsity game Friday night. The theme coincided with the Relay for Life pink out. Dance members, in no order, are Enddy
Bojorquez, Tessa Rindles, Alexis Claire, Camila Gonzalez, Kiara Quillen, Mariah Rome, Abby Crawford, Jessica Harper and Alyson Kiley. The sponsor is Lisa Rome.
Garett Walker, son of Nola Walker and David Walker, signs to play football with Kansas Weslyan in Salina. Garett is pictured with HHS
Football coach Clint Merritt, mother Nola and father David.
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Senior citizens need flu vaccine As the month of February continues, influenza continues to be a widespread problem across the state of Kansas. State officials are urging Kansans to take precautions to avoid getting and spreading the flu. This message is especially important for older adults who are at greater risk of suffering potentially life-threatening complications associated with the flu. Secretaries for both the Kansas Department for Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) encourage older adults to get the influenza vaccine, if they haven’t already, and seek treatment when they experience early signs of flu. “The flu season is taking a heavy toll on people 65 and older all across the country,” KDHE Secretary Robert Moser, M.D., said. “Seeing your doctor at the first signs of the flu can help prevent serious complications such as pneumonia.” KDHE continually monitors the percentage of individuals seeking medical care in selected outpatient clinics who exhibit influenza-like illness (ILI), in a system known as ILINet. Currently, five percent of Kansans are showing flu-like symptoms. “Flu season has arrived earlier and impacted more people than in recent years,” KDADS Sec. Shawn Sullivan said. “We want older adults to know how to avoid getting sick and we want them to see the doctor quickly if they do become sick.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationwide, older adults account for about 60 percent of flu-related hospitalizations and 90 percent of flu-related deaths. During the first half of January 2013, the hospitalization rate for people 65 years and older climbed from just under 50 hospitalizations per 100,000 people (week ending Decemver 29, 2012), to almost 98 hospitalizations per 100,000 people (week ending January 19,
2013). Previously, the highest hospitalization rate among older adults was 73.7 hospitalizations recorded during the 2007-2008 influenza season. In Kansas, so far this flu season (from October 2012-current), approximately 640 people have died because of flu and/or pneumonia-related complications. We’re aware that some health care providers are reporting that they’ve run out of the influenza vaccine. According to the CDC, the flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so availability depends on when production is completed. In May and September 2012, influenza vaccine manufacturers originally projected about 135 million doses would be available for the U.S. market during the 2012-2013 season. Recent updates from
manufacturers to the CDC indicate that more doses of flu vaccine were actually produced, totaling 145 million doses. As of January 18, 2013, more than 133 million doses had been distributed. During 2011-2012, 132.8 million doses of flu vaccine were distributed in the U.S. At this time, some vaccine providers may have exhausted their vaccine supplies, while others may have remaining supplies of vaccine. People seeking the flu shot may need to call more than one provider to locate it. For a list of providers still reporting supplies in your area, visit http://flushot.healthmap.org/. For more information on staying healthy during the flu season, visit the KDHE Seasonal Influenza Web page at www. kdheks.gov/flu/index.html.
By Chad Ingram Social Security District Hutchinson, KS
FAST-TRACKED DISABILITY PROCESSNOW HAS 200 MEDICAL CONDITIONS With the addition of 35 new Compassionate Allowances conditions involving cancers and rare diseases, there are now a total of 200 disabling conditions that qualify for Social Security’s expedited disability process. The Compassionate Allowances initiative fast-tracks disability decisions to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities receive their benefit decisions within days instead of months or years. In addition to increasing the list of eligible conditions, the agency has achieved another milestone. Since October 2008, nearly 200,000 people with severe disabilities nationwide have been quickly approved using the expedited process. Compassionate Allowances allow us to quickly identify dis-
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The Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma is presenting the exceptional traveling exhibit Rare: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species, Photographs by Joel Sartore, in collaboration with National Geographic. The exhibit opened February 3 and will be displayed through Sunday, April 14, 2013.
National Geographic contributing photographer and Nebraska native Joel Sartore has spent two decades on a mission to document North American species facing extinction. Sixty of these animals and plants are profiled in the book and exhibition Rare: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species.
The Stauth Memorial Museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. They are closed Mondays and major holidays. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Puerto Rican crested toad, Peltophryne lemur – Population ≤ 2,400 – Photographed at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita. Puerto Rico’s only native toad species is disappearing in the wake of development, primarily for tourism. Cats, dogs, pigs, nonnative toads and fire ants also prey on or compete with the crested toad. A captive breeding program offers a glimmer of hope. —J.S.
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eases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and a number of rare disorders that affect children. Compassionate Allowances permit Social Security to target the most clearly disabled individuals for medical approvals based on objective medical information that we can obtain quickly. Using the Compassionate Allowances criteria, most cases can be medically approved in less than two weeks. Compassionate Allowances conditions are added as a result of information received at public outreach hearings, comments from the Social Security and Disability Determination Service communities, input from medical and scientific experts, and research from the National Institutes of Health. We also consider which conditions are most likely to meet our current definition of disability. For more information about Compassionate Allowances, including a full list of qualifying conditions, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances.
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Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 12.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.63 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 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.68/g, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 23.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 54.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 42.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 16.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. "The steady climb of retail gas prices is likely to continue following double-digit increases in wholesale prices with fuel production tightening in the majority of the country's refineries," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski. "Los Angeles has climbed to $4.28 per gallon with a 55-cent average price increase in the past month, and that rate was surpassed in Chicago ($4.09 average price) and Detroit ($3.86 per gallon average), where motorists saw 63- and 64-cent respective increases over the same period. New York crossed the $4 threshhold too." Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
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Wow! What a lovely weekend we had. Makes one want to get out and work in the yard. The daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are already on the way. They will probably get their little blossoms frosted. We have been having a company redo our floors, stripping and rewaxing. They did the dining room this weekend and it surely does look nice. They will do the activity room this weekend. Then hopefully we will have our spring and summer, fall and winter deep cleaning all done. Another month has come and gone. Hope the flu season is over. Take care.
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Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis – Population 195 (US) – Photographed at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego, Ca. Wild ocelots are gone from all U.S. states except Texas, evicted by human development; the illegal trade in exotic furs and pets has also put a dent in population size. These elusive cats still roam the wilds of Central and South America, though there’s little reliable data on their true numbers. —J.S.
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Morton County students rewarded for their efforts in promoting Soil Conservation Awareness
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Friday, February 22 High School Basketball vs. Deerfield at Home; 4:15 p.m. Saturday, February 23 Speech at Holcomb; 8:00 a.m. Third/Fourth Grade Rolla Rec Basketball Tournament Sunday, February 24 Emmanual Baptist Church youth will be serving Sunday dinner from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 25 High School Basketbll Substate Girls at Ingalls Tuesday, February 26 High School Basketbll Substate Boys at Ingalls Wednesday, February 27 Junior High Scholars Bowl at Moscow; 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28 Junior High Cheer Tryouts; 6:45 a.m.
Emmanual Baptist Youth serve up dinner for fundraiser The youth of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rolla will be serving a delicious meal Sunday from noon until three o'clock to raise money so they can at-
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The Rolla High School forensics team acquits themselves well at the meet in Johnson and brings home a trophy to prove it. On the team are Jessica Pinkley, Jessica Johns, Chandler
Huddleston, Obie Telford and Garry Norton. In front are Chandler Burrows and Trevor McGuire.
RHS forensics team brings home a trophy Saturday, the Rolla High School forensics team traveled to Johnson for their meet at Stanton County High School. The competitors have experienced a lot of success already this year, and they cashed in, bringing home a trophy.
Jessica Johns took first with her prose and original oration, and Trevor McGuire placed fourth in the same category. Chandler Huddleston earned two second place medals—one in prose and the other with Obie Telford in Improvised Duet Acting. Fresh-
men Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton earned a fourth place finish in Improvised Duet Acting. Burrows also placed fourth with his informative speech, and Norton finished sixth in original oration. The team is coached by Beverly Light.
Morton County students put their creative juices into writing and drawing in the annual Soil Conservation District poster, essay, and limerick contest. Saturday night the students were rewarded for their efforts and Rolla students brought home many prizes. Placing in the K-1 division for the poster contest were first–Grace Baker, second–Aidan Allen, and third–Brayden Stewart. Grades second-third winners were first–Alexi Eagan, second–Gavin LaRue, third–Megan Robson, and honorable mention–Kenneth Foskick and Emmalee Reza. In fourth-sixth grades, third place was Maria Kroeker, and Preston Burrows earned an honorable mention. For the junior high division, Paige Claassen placed first, Deserae Schwindt was second, Ellie Easterwood, third, and Allyson Norton, honorable mention. District winners for the essay contest were Henry Wiebe with a third place award, and Micah Hall received an honorable mention. District limerick contest winners were Tayton Wasson placing second, and Aspen Sohm was awarded an honorable mention. Kim Clark, Retta Eiland and Mary Courtney were given awards for Teacher of the Year in conservation.
Office workers beware: sitting time associated with risk of chronic diseases The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases. Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian males in a study that is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Collaborators include University of Western Sydney researchers Emma George and Gregory Kolt. The study's sample included 63,048 males ages 45-65 from the Australian state of New South Wales. Study participants reported the presence or absence of various chronic diseases, along with their daily sitting time: categorized as less than four hours, four to six hours, six to eight hours, or more than eight hours. Compared with those who reported sitting four hours or less per day, those who sat for more than four hours per day were significantly more likely to report having a chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. The reporting of chronic diseases rose as participants indicated they sat more. Those sitting for at least six hours were significantly more likely to report
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having diabetes. "We saw a steady stair-step increase in risk of chronic diseases the more participants sat," Rosenkranz said. "The group sitting more than eight hours clearly had the highest risk." The study is relevant to office workers sitting at desks and those sitting for long periods of time such as truck drivers, he said. "We know that with very high confidence that more physically active people do better with regard to chronic disease compared with less physically active people, but we should also be looking at reducing sitting," Rosenkranz said. "A lot of office jobs that require long periods of sitting may be hazardous to your health because of inactivity and the low levels of energy ex-
penditure." Researchers discovered consistent findings in those who had a similar physical activity level, age, income, education, weight and height. Participants who sat more reported more chronic diseases -- even if they had a similar body mass index compared with those who sat less. In general, people should get more physical activity and sit less, Rosenkranz said. "It's not just that people aren't getting enough physical activity, but it's that they're also sitting too much," he said. "And on top of that, the more you sit, the less time you have for physical activity." The study focused on males, because they have higher rates of diabetes and heart disease,
but it is probably applicable in adults across gender, race and ethnicity, Rosenkranz said. Little is known about children and sitting with regard to chronic disease. The research is part of the 45 and Up Study, the largest longterm study of aging in Australia, involving more than 267,000 people. Researchers said that although most of the current evidence is suggestive of a causal connection, they cannot be certain in this study whether volumes of sitting time led to the development of chronic diseases or whether the chronic diseases influenced sitting time. "It's a classic case of, 'Which came first: The chicken or the egg?'" Rosenkranz said.
A discovery that sizzles, Omega-3-rich ground beef soon available Thanks to Kansas State University research, part of a healthy diet can include a hamburger rich with omega-3 fatty acids. Jim Drouillard, professor of animal sciences and industry, developed a technique that enriches ground beef with omega3 fatty acids -- fatty acids that have been shown to reduce heart disease, cholesterol and high blood pressure. The enriched ground beef is named GreatO Premium Ground Beef and is being sold through Manhattanbased company NBO3 Technologies LLC. It will be available mid-February at select retailers in Buffalo, N.Y., and expand to leading retailers and restaurants nationwide later this year. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and plant oils. The U.S. currently does not have a recommended daily intake of omega-3s, though many doctors and nutritionists recommend between 1,200-1,600 milligrams daily, depending on a person's age and health. A quarter-pound hamburger made of the enriched ground beef has 200 milligrams of omega-3s and tastes the same as regular ground beef, Drouillard said. This makes the ground beef an alternative for people who want to add or increase their omega-3 fatty acids intake but do not want fish or supplements to do so. "As a society, Americans' consumption of fish, especially fish that contributes to these omega3 fats, is quite low compared to other proteins," Drouillard said. "Reasons for this include cost, access to fish and personal preference. Americans do, however, like hamburgers. So if we can give people a hamburger that is
rich in omega-3s, it's an alternative form of a product that they already eat and does not require a lifestyle change, which is difficult to make." The health benefits of omega3s are not limited to humans. Studies show that dairy and beef cattle with an enriched diet of flaxseed and other omega-3 rich grains have fewer respiratory diseases. The cattle also have higher fertility rates, which helps offset infertility among dairy cattle. The technology to enrich ground beef with omega-3s is a spinoff of flaxseed research Drouillard began in 1998. Drouillard and his students studied flax for several of its omega-3 fatty acids that may suppress inflammation and reduce diabetes in cattle. Research showed that omega-3 levels dramatically increased in the cattle as more flaxseed was introduced into their diet. Keeping the omega-3s from becoming saturated fats in cattle's digestive system is a challenge, however. Microorganisms in the rumen -- the largest chamber in the cow's stomach - modify most of the ingested fats and turn them into saturated fats. This causes ground beef to have low levels of omega-3s. Christian Alvarado Gilis, a doctoral candidate in animal sciences and industry, is researching how to improve omega-3 levels in cattle diets to further enhance the fat profile of beef. Gilis is from Chile. According to Drouillard, substituting omega-3 fatty acids for saturated fats does not change the ground beef's flavor. "Knowing that there are a lot of desirable flavor characteristics
associated with the fat in beef, we performed tons of sensory panel tests with Kansas State University's meat science faculty and with the department of human nutrition throughout the years to ensure that the flavor is not compromised," Drouillard said. "We found that our panelists were never able to detect appreciable differences in the flavor profiles of the omega-3 rich beef and non-omega-3 beef, even though the fats are quite different." The owners of NBO3 Technologies LLC have worked closely with Drouillard in developing the concept, and after more than a decade of research on improving the enrichment process, have started to distribute omega-3 enriched ground beef to retailers and food vendors. The ground beef is part of the company's line of omega-3 enriched foods, which includes pork, chicken, cheese, milk, butter and ice cream. It will be the first ground beef to carry the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's seal of approval for containing omega-3 fatty acids. Todd Hansen, CEO of NBO3 Technologies LLC, said consumer response has been positive in test markets. "We have to leap two hurdles with GreatO Premium Ground Beef, which are that the omega3 fatty acids are really in the beef and that it doesn't change the flavor," Hansen said. "Based on our consumer response, we've cleared those hurdles. We really believe in the health aspect of this product and are using the slogan 'When Every Bite Counts' to emphasize that. I can't wait for consumers to have it available to them."
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MOSCOW NEWS By Sara Cross
Tuesday evening, Moscow High seniors were honored at Senior Night. Seniors shown are Brianna Butcher, Rebeca Cecenas,
Ashley Smith, Ethan Owens, Easton Bohl and Aldo Enns. Congratulations seniors and good luck in all your future endeavors!
Friday, February 22 - Late start for all Moscow schools 10:15 a.m. Also it is "DEAR Day" for second grade through fifth grade students. Get your “read” on students! Saturday, February 23 - JH dance for all JH students sponsored by the JH Cheerleaders at 7:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a funfilled evening.
Monday, February 25 - Weight management class at Rec building at 6:00 p.m. - Sub state basketball begins through March 2 Wednesday, February 27 - SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSED AT 2:30 due to scholars bowl at 3:00 p.m. - Xtreme Challenge at SCCC
Please contact Sara Cross with any news regarding the Moscow community at
The second “Pink Out” night of the week was Friday night! The community’s support is very much appreciated. The littlest "Little Cats" strut their stuff during a half time performance at Friday night’s basketball game against Walsh.
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Senior Easton Bohl laughs with his parents parents during Senior Night festivities Tuesday evening. Brice Valdez shuts down a Satanta player with an impressive block Tuesday night.
Pancakes – they’re not just for breakfast Pancakes are a staple in households all around the world. Easily prepared from a few basic ingredients, pancakes can be served throughout the day because of their versatility. The question of who invented pancakes has frequently been posed. No one person can take credit for the pancake, as they have appeared throughout history in various civilizations and cultures. Historians say that the first pancake-type food may have been eaten by prehistoric people. According to the Food Timeline, Ancient Romans enjoyed "Alita Dolcia," or "another sweet." This early version of the pancake included milk, eggs, flour, and sometimes honey and fruit bits. Some of them resembled omelets and contained cheese and meat. Many different peoples have created and consumed their own versions of a pancake. Native Americans created course cornmeal "Indian cakes," the French have very thin crepes and Germans still enjoy thick potato pancakes. Some people enjoy pancakes as a breakfast food, while for others they're a savory dish served for lunch or dinner. Pancakes also may be topped with sweets and served as a dessert. In North America, pancakes are served large and small and go by different names, including silver dollars that are bite-sized. In New England pancakes are made thick and called flapjacks. Others refer to them as griddlecakes. Whatever the name, pancakes have thrived through many centuries and are still consumed by millions yearround. By combining the simple ingredients of eggs, flour, milk and a leavening agent, anyone can whip up a batch of pancakes in mere minutes. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Kansas Book Festival writing contest runs through April Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback announced the start of the Kansas Book Festival Writing Contest. The contest begins now and runs through April 30, 2013. Winners will be contacted by July 31 and announced at the 2013 Kansas Book Festival September 7 at the Kansas State Capitol. Payless ShoeSource is sponsoring the writing contest for the second year. The contest is open to stu-
dents in grades third-twelfth in the state of Kansas. “We are thrilled to partner with Payless ShoeSource again for this year’s writing contest,” said Mary Brownback. “It is our hope that this writing contest will help spark a love for reading and writing among children across the state.” The theme for this year’s contest is “Kansas Isn’t Flat It’s…”. The theme asks students to use
their creative minds to set straight the common myth about Kansas. There will be a first and second place winner in each grade level division, per congressional district. Divisions consist of the following: grades third-fifth, grades sixth-eighth, grades ninth-twelfth. For more information about this contest or the Kansas Book Festival, visit kansasbookfesti val.com.
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Roberts: Kansas still suffering from sustained drought At a hearing [last Thursday] of the Senate Committee on Agriculture examining agriculture disasters, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts again called for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide any and all help for livestock producers facing a third year of serious drought in Kansas. Roberts also mentioned concerns from farmers in Northwest Kansas that need crop insurance to include fair ratings for limited irrigation. Senator Roberts made the following remarks at the hearing: “Even after two years of sustained drought in the plains and facing a third year, Kansas producers once again put seeds in the ground. Many will once again fire up their tractor and planter in another six weeks.” “This is not due to some day-late or dollar-short ad hoc disaster package, but because they managed their risk and protected their operations from Mother Nature’s destruction through the pur-
chase of crop insurance.” “Unfortunately livestock producers do not have a similar safety net. However with the support of Secretary Vilsack, last year, the USDA authorized the emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in all Kansas Counties including emergency grazing on CP-25, for the first time. This additional forage was a lifesaver for ranchers struggling to find or pay for feed and I want to thank all parties involved for allowing it to happen. “According to USDA reports last year over 9,000 emergency haying and grazing contracts allowed haying or grazing on over 470,000 acres in Kansas. As we continue to experience drought, what considerations has UDSA given on allowing emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres for 2013? Roberts went on to discuss limited irrigation and the need for a fair ratings system: “In northwest Kansas, producers irrigating from the
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack February 8 reminded Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades there are 45 days remaining in the filing period closing March 25, 2013. "Hispanic and women farmers who believe they have faced discriminatory practices in the past from the USDA have 45 days left to file a claim in order to have a chance to receive a cash payment or loan forgiveness," said Secretary Vilsack. "USDA urges potential claimants to contact the Claims Administrator for information and mail their claim packages on or before March 25, 2013." The process offers a voluntary alternative to litigation for each Hispanic or female farmer and rancher who can prove that USDA denied his or her application for loan or loan servicing assistance for discriminatory reasons for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000. As announced in February 2011, the voluntary claims process will make available at least $1.33 billion for cash awards and tax relief payments, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief, to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. There are no filing fees to participate in the program. The Department will continue reaching out to potential Hispanic and female
claimants around the country to get the word out to individuals who may be eligible for this program so they have the opportunity to participate. Call center representatives can be reached at 1-888-5084429. Claimants may register for a claims package (by calling the number or visiting the Web site) or may download the forms from the Web site. All those interested in learning more or receiving information about the claims process and claims packages are encouraged to attend meetings in your communities about the claims process and contact the Web site at any time or call center telephone number Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Web site: www.farmer claims.gov; Phone: 1-888508-4429; Claims Period: September 24, 2012 - March 25, 2013. Independent legal services companies will administer the claims process and adjudicate the claims. Although there are no filing fees to participate and a lawyer is not required to participate in the claims process, persons seeking legal advice may contact a lawyer or other legal services provider. Under Secretary Vilsack's leadership, USDA has instituted a comprehensive plan to strengthen the Department as a model service provider and to ensure every farmer and rancher is treated equally and fairly as part of "a new
era of civil rights" at USDA. In February 2010, the Secretary announced the Pigford II settlement with African American farmers, and in October 2010, he announced the Keepseagle settlement with Native American farmers. Both of those settlements have since received court approval. Unlike the cases brought by African American and Native American farmers, the cases filed by Hispanic and women farmers over a decade ago were not certified as class actions. The claims process provides a voluntary alternative to continuing litigation for Hispanic and female farmers and ranchers who want to use it. Audio and video public service announcements in English and Spanish from Secretary Vilsack and downloadable print and web banner ads on the Hispanic and women farmer claims process are available at: http://www.usda.gov/wps/p ortal/usda/usdahome?con tentidonly=true&contentid=P SAs_Print_and_WebBanner_A ds.xml. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), 800-8778339 (Local or Federal relay), 866-377-8642 (Relay voice users).
NRCS announces deadline for farm and ranch land protection programs Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a March 15, 2013, deadline for landowners to apply for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP). FRPP is a voluntary program that helps farmers preserve their agricultural land. The program provides matching funds to the following entities: state, tribal, or local governments and non-gov-
ernmental organizations with existing farmland protection programs. The funds are used to purchase conservation easements that limit non-agricultural uses of the land. USDA provides up to 50 percent of the appraised fair market easement value of the conservation easement. “In 2012, NRCS provided $1,666,462 in matching funds to enroll 6,882 acres in the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program,” said Banks. Eligible Lands
Eligible land must be privately owned farm or ranch lands; contain at least 50 percent prime, unique, statewide, or locally important farmland soils; have a historical or archaeological resource; or have land that supports the policy of a state or local farm and ranch lands protection program. The land must also be part of a pending offer by an eligible entity; have cropland, rangeland, grassland, pasture land, or forest land that contributes to the economic viability of an
agricultural operation, or serves as a buffer to protect an agricultural operation from development. Information Available If you need more information about FRPP, visit the Kansas NRCS Web page at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/frpp/index.html or contact your local USDA Service Center (listed in the telephone book under United States Government or on the internet at offices.usda.gov). Follow us on Twitter at @NRCS_Kansas.
Challenges facing farmers today and tomorrow Though farming was once big business in the United States, by 2012 less than 1 percent of Americans were professional farmers. Many challenges face today's farmers, many of which are largely unknown to the general public. Many people have an outdated view of a farm as a small, family-owned and operated parcel of land where livestock is raised in open pens and crops are hand-harvested when ripe. The reality is that modern-day farms have had to overhaul operations to meet demand and remain competitively priced while adapting to the everchanging ways technology infiltrates all parts of life. Each of these factors present obstacles for today's farmers. Technology Rural farming communities are expected to make an effort to integrate modern technology into an industry that has been around for centuries. But such a transition in rural areas, where communications systems may not be as up-to-date as those in urban areas, is not always so easy. According to the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council, a shift from a resource-based to an information-based economy, compounded by the rapid introduction and expansion of new technology in the workplace, has altered farm operation and the skills in demand. Older workers who have been schooled in one way of agriculture may have a significant impact on labor supply and the vitality of
farming as a career. Younger adults who are knowledgeable in technology may no longer seek out agricultural careers. Decrease in farming as an occupation The United States Environmental Protection Agency says that only about 960,000 Americans claim farming as their principal occupation. As that figure has dwindled, the average age of farmers continues to rise, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that roughly 40 percent of the farmers in this country are 55 years old or older. This has led to concerns about the long-term health of family farms throughout the United States. Environmental concerns Many farmers have come under scrutiny for how farming impacts the environment. A growing emphasis on sustainability and conservation has led many people to protest certain farming practices. Protesters claim that certain practices, such as raising livestock, can pollute water, while the use of fertilizers and chemical pesticides is bad for the environment. Many farmers, however, have altered their methods to be more environmentally friendly and self-sustainable in the process. Climate change is another environmental issue farmers must deal with. Strong storms and severe droughts have made farming even more challenging. Financial fall-out The ongoing recession of the last half-decade has also affected farmers. In November
of 2012, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that the unemployrate within the ment agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industries was at 13.6 percent, far higher than the national unemployment rate. As a result, many farm families have found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place, as rising costs for equipment and technology are being coupled with decreasing profits and rising unemployment. Further complicating matters is competition from corporations and international food producers who have made it difficult for family
farmers to turn a significant profit. Many family farmers rely on loans and lines of credit to survive, but thanks to changes in the financial sector that saw banks become less willing to extend lines of credit, some farmers are facing bankruptcy. Though it can be easy for those who do not work in the agricultural industry to overlook the struggles facing today's agricultural professionals, a greater understanding of those struggles and the challenges that lay ahead can benefit the industry and its employees down the road. From Metro Editorial Services.
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The Pinewood Derby Overall Champions are first place Isaac Moreland, second place John Shelton and third place Dylan Irsick. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
Webelos 1 winners are Wyatt Randle first place, Aidan Schooley second place and Andres Hernandez third place. The winning cars are shown at right. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
Tigers winning in the Pinewood Derby are first place John Shelton, third place Roman Miller and second place Mason Jenkins. Winning cars are at right. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
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Pinewood Derby best design winners are from the left Isaac Moreland second place, Allen Shelton first place and David Beesley third place. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
Pinewood Derby Webelos 2 winners are left to right first place Dylan Irsick, second place Allen Shelton and third place Connor Wells. Also pictured are Jayden Salazar and Terron Stegman. Webelos’ winning cars are at right. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
Pinewood Derby Wolves winners are first place Isaac Moreland, second place Dalton Cruz and third place Rustin Pearcy and David Beesley. At right are the winning cars. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, February 28, 2008 Lindagrace Stephens turned in her resignation at the semester after forty years as an art instructor at the Hugoton High School. Shirley Mothes also tendered her resignation after serving twenty years as a library aide at Hugoton High School. Thursday, February 20, 2003 Cary Utz, president and CEO of First National Bank, announced the promotion of Barry Angell to vice-president and Hugoton Branch Manager of the Lending Department. He also announced the promotion of Tammy Slocum as vice-president and Hugoton Branch Manager of the Retail Department.
Thursday, February 18, 1993 Russell and Joy Lewis were the eleventh Sweetheart Sweepstakes contest winners. Their names were drawn at Dick and Marie’s Venture Foods. Russell and Joy were presented their awards by Hugoton Chamber of Commerce representative Kathy Rawlins. Thursday, February 24, 1983 Roger Hall is the ownermanager of the new Mini Appliance Store located next door to the former Gambles Store. MilSound Electronics will be opening soon in the former Gambles location. Richard and Sally Claggett celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. They were married February 9,
1958 at the First Christian Church. Thursday, February 22, 1973 Daryl Lynch won the $500 grand prize for selling the most subscriptions of the Hugoton Hermes newspaper. A total of 752 subscriptions were sold during the contest including 336 new subscriptions. Bob Dutcher and Donald Renshaw were injured in a car-truck accident five miles east and nine miles south of Hugoton. Dutcher had to have his spleen removed and his left arm amputated above the elbow due to the accident. Renshaw is listed in satisfactory condition. Thursday, February 28, 1963 Lucy Patton and Ellen Mc-
Carney have opened a new diner, the Wonderburger. It is located east of the Flamingo Motel on US 270 highway. Thursday, February 19, 1953 Five Hugoton High School students won first prize in the Pancake Day amateur contest. The five are Larry Lane, drummer, Tommy Davis and Rodney Hinkel, trumpet players, Barbara Hubbard, pianist and Gayle Parson, singer. Friday, February 19, 1943 Dr. S.F. Boyce, Hugoton physician for the past ten years, died Wednesday in Wichita. The report two weeks ago that LeRoy Traver of the U.S. Navy was among those killed in the U.S. Pacific battle is an error. Letters from him have been received by his father John Traver. Friday, February 17, 1933 Evergreen news: Monday afternoon school was released at recess fearing the coming blizzard. Everyone was liberal with their use of cars so all the children reached home ahead of the storm. Friday, February 23, 1923 The twelve year old son of Horace Wheeler got his right arm broken and a bad cut on the face during a runaway Wednesday. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
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Winners of the best paint job at the Pinewood Derby are first place Rustin Pearcy, second place Wyatt Randle and third place Dalton Cruz. Photo courtesy of Felicia Moreland.
Pinewood Derby attracts Scouts Local Boy Scouts gathered Saturday, February 9 at the Hugoton Recreation Commission’s Bob Sosa Recreation Center to compete in the annual Pinewood Derby. Isaac Moreland claimed first place as an overall champion. John Shelton won second and Dylan Irsick placed third. Best Design awards went to Allen Shelton, first place; Isaac Moreland, second and David Beesley, third. Rustin Pearcy won first for Best Paint Job, while Wyatt Randle took second and Dalton Cruz won third place.
Winners for the Tigers were first place John Shelton, second place Mason Jenkins and third place Roman Miller. Winners for the Wolves were first place Isaac Moreland, second place Dalton Cruz and third place Rustin Pearcy. Webelos I winners were Wyatt Randle with first, Aidan Schooley with second and Andres Hernandez with third. Webelos II winners were first place Dylan Irsick, second place Allen Shelton and third place Connor Wells. Congratulations, boys!
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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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BUILDING INSPECTOR WANTED The City of Hugoton is accepting applications for the position of Building Inspector. Additional duties include zoning administrator, safety director, emergency preparedness director, ADA coordinator, and drug testing administrator. Other duties may also be assigned. The position requires a hands-on background in the various construction trades. Any experience in building code enforcement and plan checking for a public jurisdiction will be a major consideration in filling the position. Pay range $17.32 hr. to 19.32 hr., depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes BCBS, KPERS, and longevity pay. For applications or more details on the specific duties, contact the city clerk’s office at 620-544-8531, at 631 S. Main, or at PO Box 788, Hugoton, Kansas 67951. Filing deadline is February 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CONSUMER ACCOUNTS CLERK Pioneer Electric is seeking a professional individual for a full-time Consumer Accounts Clerk position. Responsibilities include filing, processing mail, receiving visitors, operating telephone, and other office machines. Successful applicant will assist with processing membership and service applications, recording payments and responding to billing inquiries. Interested candidates must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, enjoy public contact and ability to work with a variety of consumers under differing circumstances. Eligible candidates must be able to fluently speak and read the Spanish language. Pioneer Electric offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Pioneer Manor is seeking flexible individuals for the household coordinator position in Wheatfield and Cimarron Households. Duties include social services, day-to-day functioning of households, direct resident care, scheduling and staffing, and resident care planning. This job is for 8 hour shifts 5 days a week with some weekends and holidays. Requirements: CNA licensure, Basic Life Support, Social Service Designee preferred but not required. Please inquire through Human Resources at Stevens County Hospital, 620-544-8511. (2c8) Long Term Care is currently searching for a full time Housekeeper to work Monday through Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm. This job opening also requires working some weekends. Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources (620)544-8511 or come to hospital 1006 S. Jackson to pick up an application. (2c8) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Interested candidates contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources at 620-544-8511 or pick up application. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm - 7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus for Full-time and Part-time RNs/LPNs and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Please contact Human Resources with any questions or pick up an application from the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic (620)544-8511. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time and PRN CNAs to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Applications may be picked up from the Information Desk by the Medical Clinic. For more information you may contact Human Resources (620)544-8511. (4c3)
Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer physical examination and alcohol-drug test, and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. At time of employment, must reside in the Pioneer Electric service territory. Applications and resumes may be mailed to Pioneer Electric, ATT: Melissa Morales Human Resources, PO Box 368, Ulysses, KS 67880 or hand-delivered to Pioneer Electric, 1850 W. Oklahoma, Ulysses, Kansas. Deadline for submission of resumes is February 22, 2013. (2c7)
hugotonhermesnews.com PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 14, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS E. BURROWS, DECEASED. Case No. 13-PR-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59)
ceased. Letters of Administration were issued to him on said date by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Larry F. Burrows, Administrator
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 7th day of February, 2013, pursuant to the petition of Larry F. Burrows, he was appointed administrator of the estate of Dennis L. Burrows, de-
KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for the Petitioners Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 14, 2013) 2t Results of the Market Study Analysis for Stevens County for the Assessment Year 2013 Pursuant to L. 1991, CH279, SS2. A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 3.52% 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.
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124 S. Jefferson St. - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath ranch 1505 S. Madison St. - Nice 4 bedroom/2 bath home style home. Home being sold as a short sale. on large corner lot. Very nice layout, 3 car garage with work shop attached to end garage. Bedroom 4 has access to garage. This is a must see. RACT
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904 S. Trindle St. - This nice ranch style home contains 2 living areas, updated kitchen, modern colors, enlarged deck, new fence and a bonus room with many possibilities. The living room and hall carpet will be replaced and some new guttering will be installed. Roof has new Heritage Shingles March 2012.
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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU We would like to thank the Hugoton Recreation Commission, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department, and all of the parents and students who helped make the recent Homecoming Dance a success. The community support we received to continue this tradition was greatly appreciated. Hugoton High School Students
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PUBLIC NOTICE
vs. Mike D. Pomeroy and Diane L. Pomeroy, et al. Defendants.
Case No. 10CV23 Court Number:
highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on March 7, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, IN AND TO: Lot Nine (9) and the South Half (S1/2) of Lot Ten (10), in Block Four (4) of KALLENBACH'S FIFTH ADDITION to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 1404 South Eisenhower Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the
Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (117140)
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) --------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:30 08 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)
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Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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K IWA NIS AU CTION March 29 & 30, 2013
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
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CONGRATULATIONS! to the Hugoton Wrestlers for placing at Regionals.
Good Luck at State!
Lawson Fiss - Senior 2nd Place - Regional
Bradley Campbell - Junior 2nd Place - Regional
Patrick Weaver - Senior 2nd Place Regional
K-C Oil Co. & Main Street Laundry
BROWN-DUPREE OIL CO INC.
Jeff Ra msey a nd Dar rin Hew itt
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Ray’s Salon
Jordan Air
LAWN PRO LAWN & SPRAYING SERVICE
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DILLCO FLUID SERVICE
Debbie L . Nordlin g, State Fa rm Agen t
BULTMAN, INC. Mike’s Body Shop
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Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists
Riley Chevrolet Buick
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