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Richard Claggett wins 2015 Community Service Award The 2015 Community Service Award was presented to Richard Claggett at the Sixty-Sixth Stevens County Conservation District Annual Banquet and Business Meeting February 20, 2016 at the Memorial Hall. Richard has lived in Stevens County for 76 years. He and his wife Sally recently celebrated their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary. He started out as a child in Cub Scouts and 4-H. His
family has always been strong supporters of the Stevens County Fair. Richard was a member of the Hugoton Jaycees and a deacon for many years at the First Christian Church. Richard served on the Soil Conservation Board from 1979 to 1988. He won the Soil Conservation Award in 1970 and the Grassland Conservation Award in 2006. Mr. Claggett has had different businesses in the community. He has con-
The 2015 Community Service Award was presented to Richard and Sally Claggett at the Conservation District Banquet last Saturday evening by Chairman Tron Stegman.
tributed to Pheasant Heaven Charities, 4-H, the Stevens County Fair and has always been there to help neighbors and friends with their wheat harvest. The 2015 KBA Soil Conservation Award was presented to the Skinner Farm. The KBA Windbreak Award went to Steve and Donna Harper. The 2015 Wildlife Habitat Conservation Award was presented to Bryne and Tina Sullins by the Kansas Bankers Association and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. A plaque was awarded to Loren Seaman in appreciation for all his work in arranging the presentations at the banquets. Another plaque was awarded to Conservation District Manager Sherri Martin in appreciation for all of her work. The nominations for these awards come from people in the community. The nominations go to the board of the Extension office. Those names are then presented to the Soil Conservation board and a representative of the Kansas Bankers Association. The 2015 Conservation
Poster winners were honored at the banquet. Alexis Jays, an eighth grader at Hugoton Middle School, was honored for taking second place at the Kansas State Conservation District’s meeting last November. Walt Beesley of Hugoton was the guest speaker at the banquet. He gave a presentation about grain marketing. The delicious barbeque meal, courtesy of the Citizens State Bank, was catered by Hunny’s and served by FFA members.
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Alfredo Luna and Pedro Ordonez are headed to State after placing at Regionals. Luna placed fourth and Ordonez placed first at Regionals. Congratulations Alfredo and Pedro! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Alexis Jays, daughter of Russell and Caressa Jays, won second place at the State Conservation Poster Contest last November.
Stevens County Republican Presidential Caucus is in Ulysses Stevens County Republican Party Chairman Erick E. Nordling announced the Saturday, March 5, 2016, Republican Presidential Caucus for Stevens County will take place in conjunction with the caucus in Grant County. Nordling reports, “This year it looks like Kansas’ Caucus will play a major role in the presidential selection process. By all accounts the race will stay competitive for some time and Kansas’ Caucus is the
first event after the first Super Tuesday, March 1 and before the second Super Tuesday, March 15.” The caucus gives all registered Republicans the opportunity to cast their ballot for the Republican Presidential nominee of their choice and help determine which candidate receives the votes of Kansas’ 40 delegates at the Republican National Convention. The caucus is free, fast, and open to all registered
Republican voters in Kansas. Stevens County’s Caucus will be in conjunction with Grant County at the Grant County Court House Courtroom at 108 S. Glenn Street in Ulysses. The doors will open for check-in at 9:00 a.m., and the voting process will begin at 10:00 a.m. and close by 2:00 p.m. In order to participate in the caucus, participants must have registered as a
Republican by February 4, 2016 and must provide a photo ID at the caucus location. The caucus process is free, fast and simple. After checking-in, voters may hear short presentations by representatives of each candidate and then receive a ballot to vote. Additional information such as frequently asked questions and all caucus locations can be found at www.kansas.gop.
Molleigh McCormack places sixth in Poetry and Maggie White places second in Humorous Solo as the Moscow forensics team traveled to Liberal Saturday. This qualifies both girls for State! Congratulations Molleigh and Maggie! Photo courtesy of Tina White.
Carly Martin competes at State piano in Wichita
Chamber of Commerce hosts 2016 Annual Meeting Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce met for their 2016 Annual Meeting at the Stevens County Library meeting room February 16, 2016. Hunny’s Barbeque furnished a delicious meal featuring pulled pork, ribs, polish
sausage and all the fixings. Chamber Board President Cathy Wolters called the meeting to order. Her first order of business was to introduce the 2015 Board of Directors. The board consists of
Cathy Wolters, president; Leslee Hoggatt, vice president and secretary; Toby Kehn, treasurer; RoGlenda Coulter, Charlie Fields, Dustin Johnson and Bryan Noyes. The minutes of the 2015 Annual Meeting were
read. Board President Wolters presented the 2016 annual report. It was accepted as read. She listed the many activities the Chamber of Commerce participates in. Continued to page 3
Carly Martin and Mr. Waechter. Mr. Waechter, Hugoton High School music teacher, took one student, Carly Martin, to participate in the KSHAA Regional Piano Festival in Dodge City February 6. Carly received a I Rating which advanced her to the State Competition in Wi-
chita February 20. She has taken piano from Mr. Waechter at the high school for four years and has been a student of Sherry Kelling’s for several years. Carly is a senior at Hugoton High School and the daughter of Jim and Patsy Martin.
Legislative Update is Saturday
Many awards were presented at the Pheasant Heaven Charities banquet. Left to right are Greg Stoppel, Certificate of Appreciation; Adrian Howie, Certificate of Appreciation; David Thompson, Volunteer of the Year; Kristin Farnum, Volunteer of
the Year; Laurie Hull, Volunteer of the Year; Steve Peddicord, Certificate of Appreciation; and Annelle Betts, Partner of the Year.
There will be a Legislative Update Saturday, February 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library meeting room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford will inform residents of Stevens County of happenings at the State Capitol in Topeka and answer questions and con-
cerns from the audience. This will be the first of four updates scheduled this session. The event is co-sponsored by Stevens County Economic Development Board, Stevens County Farm Bureau and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold Members.
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Obituaries
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink cof-
fee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Until March 1 - Dog taxes due and payable at City Office without penalty. Contact the City at 620-544-8531. February 20 - 27 - National FFA Week. February 25-26 - No school for USD 210 students due to Parent/ Teacher Conferences. February 26 & 27 - State Wrestling at Salina. February 27 - Legislative Update @ Stevens County Library Meeting Room - 3:30 pm. - Assembly of God presents WAKE with band UTX - 6:00 pm February 28 - Benefit Dinner for Earl and Melissa Peterson from 11:30 to 2:00 pm at Memorial Hall. March 3 - Kansas Department of Agriculture will host an
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 15, 2016 • Civil Standby, 200 Block of East Eighth, Public Service, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Officer Fedelin • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Fedelin/Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Civil Standby, 200 Block of East Eighth, Officer Fedelin Thursday, February 18, 2016 • Noise Complaint, 100 Block of East Fourth, They Moved to the Race Track, Officer Fedelin Friday, February 19, 2016 • Medical Assist, 100 Block of East Seventh, Public Service, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 100 Block of West Eleventh, Public Service, Sergeant
Johnson • Leaking Gas Meter, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Notified Black Hills, Officer Sergeant Johnson • Hit Gas Meter, 500 Block of French, Black Hills, Officer Notified Lamatsch Saturday, February 20, 2016 • Suspicious Man, 600 Block of South Main, Checked It Out, Officer Crane • Missing Kids, 300 Block of West Ninth, Kids Located, Officer Crane • Fence Hit, 300 Block of West Third, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, February 21, 2016 • Vehicle Driving Through Yard, 900 Block of South Jackson, Took Report, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 1000 Block of South Lincoln, Officer Lamatsch
Insight Play safe on the farm The dream of many young farm boys and girls is to ride on a tractor. For a youngster growing up on a farm, operating mammoth farm machines epitomizes raw power, responsibility and coming of age. Nothing is more exciting to farm kids than the belch of diesel smoke, the roar of engines and rubber wheels on powerful tractors, combines or silage cutters. They draw children like a moth to a flame and, like fire, can be dangerous. Such equipment can cut, crush or trap children. It can harm the ones we want to protect the most – our children. Livestock accidents and drowning rank closely behind machinery as potential safety hazards on the farm and ranch. Without question rural living provides children a unique environment in which to live, play, work and grow up while learning the values of independence, self-sufficiency and responsibility. Still safety experts label agriculture one of the most hazardous occupations, and farm children are routinely exposed to the same perils as their parents. Each year, hundreds of children are killed, and thousands more are injured in farm-related incidents, according to National Safety Council statistics. Ag Safety Awareness Week is slated for March 6-12. This year’s theme is “Caution – Safety is No Accident.” Brushing up on some of the potential hazards of farming can make it safer for parents and their children. Stress that youngsters must stay away from machinery. Never let them play or hide under or around machinery like tractors. Describe to children how horses can be fun to ride – with a helmet. Talk about how lambs and baby calves can be pleasurable to pet or feed. Remind them that while animals are fun to be around they can also bite, trample and stomp. Discuss with your youngsters the signs that show an animal may be dangerous. Some of them include pawing the ground, snorting, raised hair and ears laid back. Animals – even friendly ones – can be
Agribusiness Workshop at the High Plains Journal, 1500 E. Wyatt Earp in Dodge City from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. To RSVP, email your name and the workshop location to events@kda.ks.gov. March 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room. March 3 & 5 - Girls Sub-State Basketball at Goodland. March 4 & 5 - Boys Sub-State Basketball at Goodland. March 8 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. March 9 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. March 9 - 12 - Girls and Boys State Basketball at Emporia. March 16 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. March 21 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. April 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. April 5 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria.
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
unpredictable. Have your children stay away from large ones. Emphasize they stay away from animals with newborn or young. Tell them to remain calm, speak quietly and move slowly when around animals. While barns, grain handling facilities and big buildings can be fun to play in, children may fall or be exposed to harmful substances like chemicals and electricity. Wide-open spaces make ideal playgrounds. However, this isolation may lead to difficulty finding help in the event of an emergency. Explain the dangers associated with stored grain. Stress the principles that grain can entrap a person almost immediately. Children should never play around, or in grain that is stored in bins, trucks or wagons. Emphasize that it is difficult, or can be impossible, to pull even a child out of grain if he or she becomes trapped. As a youth, my dad always warned us again and again about swimming in ponds or rivers. Remember to warn your children about the dangers of water, especially for youngsters who may not be able to swim. Ponds and rivers can be deep. When you first step in, the water may be up to your knees the first couple steps and the next – over your head. There are no lifeguards on the farm or ranch. Fencing off ponds may help. Warning signs also may serve as a deterrent, but kids always find a way into the water. Warn children about such potential hazards. Then warn them again. Saving one child’s life is worth the effort. Advise them often because they forget. Lead by example and remember that as a parent you have been entrusted with safeguarding your children’s wellbeing. Childhood remains a special time and youngsters need to play. Children are treasures. Take care of them. Cherish them and keep them safe. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
April 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. April 12 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Early Childhood Development Center enrollment meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the ECDC’s Hullabaloo Room. April 13 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. April 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. April 20 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. May 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room. May 3 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. May 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. May 10 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. May 11 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. May 16 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. May 18 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.
Tekoa “Indo” Callaway Death has claimed the life of Tekoa “Indo” Antawn Callaway of Liberal. Tekoa passed from this life Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was 38.
Born February 27, 1977 in Liberal, he was the son of Charles Callaway and the former Kathy Temple. A graduate from Liberal High School, his hobbies included spending time with friends and family, fishing, cooking and cleaning. He was employed at Good Samaritan as a Dietary Supervisor, as well as the First Christian Church of Liberal. He was a member of the Heaven Open Gates Ministries. Survivors include his son Jaylen Callaway of Wichita; daughter Gwendalyn Schaffer of Wichita; his four sisters, Keisha Callaway and Caitlyn Deley both of Liberal, Alexis Moore and husband Rodrick of Dumas, Ar. and Monica Jenkins and hus-
Elmer Richmeter Word has been received of the death of Elmer A. Richmeier. Mr. Richmeier passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at St Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was 85. Born April 27, 1930 at Morland, he was the son of Wendeline Richmeier and the former Mary Boxler. August 7, 1952 he was married to Kathryn J. Hacker at Garden City. Mr. Richmeier was a member of St Dominic Catholic Church of Garden City; Knights of Columbus 4th
Rosalie Tucker Lifelong Hugoton resident Rosalie Lavonne Tucker passed from this life Thursday, February 18, 2015 at her residence. Rosalie was 77.
The daughter of Homer Perry and the former Wanda Monroe, she was born May 29, 1938 at Hugoton. October 28, 1955 Rosalie and Jack Tucker were married in Hugoton. Rosalie loved her family and also enjoyed driving race cars. Survivors include her two sons, Michael Tucker and wife Mary of Colorado and Royce Tucker of Hugoton; daughter Tarcy Betsworth and husband Bill of Hugoton; her two brothers, Carlos Perry of New Mexico and Harold Perry of Sterling, Co.; eleven grandchildren, Taylor, Camee, Trisha, Brad, Michael, Robby, Jeff, Sara, Terry, Latoya and Tyler;
band Jermaine of Lithoina, Ga.; brother Brian Holley and wife Marlene of Tyrone, Ok.; four aunts, Glory Ross and husband Solomon of Liberal, Gladys Wilson and husband Adam of Atlanta, Ga., Freda Davis and husband Stanley and Sherry Conner all of Wichita and Barbara Temple of St. Louis, Mo.; two uncles, Edward Cohens and wife Nakiesha of Liberal and Royce Callaway and wife Linda of Loneoak, Ar.; grandparents, Audrey Baker of Wichita and Hosea and Mattie Cohens of Dumas, Ar.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Tekoa was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Callaway; sister LaShanda R. Callaway; and grandmother Ella Cohens. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, February 20 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Mary Washington officiating. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Miller Mortuary. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tekoa Callaway memorial fund in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks 67905. Friends may send condolences to the family through Tekoa's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
18 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack; son Marty Tucker; and a grandson, Taylor Oglesby. Cremation has taken place. A memorial is being planned for March 19, 2016.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 8 through February 21. Fire Department Monday, February 8, 8:35 am – called to 1006 S. Jackson for a smoke alarm activated. It was a false alarm. Friday, February 19, 5:06 pm – sent a half mile south of Highway 56 on Road 18 for a power pole on fire. Saturday, February 20, 4:25 pm – diapatched to 515 S. Van Buren for a structure fire. Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, four transfers, one Life Flight and one fire standby.
Degree; and John J. Haskell VFW Post # 2279. Elmer attended school at St Peter and Holcomb. From 1953 to 1955 he served in the United States Army and was stationed in France. After his discharge he returned to Finney County and was a lifelong farmer and stockman except from 1980 to 1983 when he moved to Fort Myers, Fl. and ran a service station. After slowing down on the farm, Elmer enjoyed raising many chickens and ducks. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, polka music, playing cards, attending farm and livestock auctions to visit with friends and being involved with his family activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Arthur, Lawrence, Leo and Robert; and sister Helen Appelhans. Survivors include his wife Kathryn Richmeier of the home; five daughters, Deann and David Crase of Garden City, Sherri Nichols of Hutchinson, Rebecca and Randy Greenwood of Hugoton, Debbie Richmeier of Garden City and Janet and Richard Knoll of Woodland Park, Co.; his son Terry and Tracy Richmeier of Scott City; three brothers, Marvin Richmeier, Francis Richmeier and Gary Richmeier all of Garden City; sister Mary Richmeier of Garden City; his 14 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Vigil service was attended Tuesday evening at St Dominic Catholic Church. Funeral Mass took place Wednesday morning at St Dominic Catholic Church with Father Reginald A. Urban presiding. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens of Garden City with graveside rites presented by the Kansas National Guard Honor Guard, American Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo or St Dominic Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 North Seventh, Garden City, Ks 67846. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneral homes.com.
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Chamber Luncheon Continued from page 1 Some of them she listed are ribbon cuttings, luncheons, the Annual Banquet, Teacher Appreciation breakfast, presentation of awards, Legislative Updates, Candidates Forum, Park Day and Fireworks, Fair Parade, Christmas Caroling and giving Sweepstakes Prizes. She reported the next Legislative Update will be Febru-
Hunny’s Barbeque representative is presented a membership plaque by the Chamber.
ary 27, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library meeting room. Cathy informed the members of the revisions to the constitution and bylaws. The members voted to accept the revised constitution. Hunny’s Barbeque was presented a membership plaque by the chamber. Hunny’s actually became a chamber member almost a year ago, but had not received their membership plaque yet. Mrs. Wolters announced the Chamber Banquet will be April 9, 2016 at the Memorial Hall. The chamber is seeking written nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement in the Community awards to be presented at the Chamber Banquet. Eunice Schroeder of the Stevens County Library informed the members the Local Artists Exhibition is on display at the library. Some
exhibits are by teachers and some are by students but all are done with much talent. A representative from the Seward County Community College / Area Technical School stopped in to inform the members of the many courses available in the college. The meeting adjourned. The next luncheon is scheduled for March 15, 2016 at the Stevens County Library.
Cathy Wolters presides over the Chamber luncheon.
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Felicia Moreland gladly accepts a check for Cub Scout Pack 189 from Walter McClure in behalf of the Kiwanis Club Thursday, February 11. The Club is Cub Scout’s Charter
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Organization. Felicia attended last week’s meeting and told Kiwanis about all that is going on in Cub Scouts.
New analysis shows Hugoton among the safest cities in U.S.
Residents of Hugoton can sleep easy at night. According to a study and interactive crime map released by ConsumerAffairs.com, Hugoton was recently named one of the safest cities in the nation. According to the FBI's annual report Crime in the United States, there were more than 8.27 million property crimes in 2014 costing victims approximately $14.3 billion. Even though the estimated number of property crimes decreased 4.3 percent in 2014 compared to 2013, those numbers are pretty alarming. Here’s the bright side – ConsumerAffairs.com analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data to create an interactive map displaying the safest cities in the United States, and their analysis showed Hugoton was third in
the state for greatest drop in burglary rate. The free interactive crime map, available exclusively at https://www.consumer affairs.com/homeowners/ aaa_alarm_systems.html# safest-cities-burgchange-kshugoton, combines crime data from the FBI and population data from the Census Bureau to rank every city in the continental U.S. according to five criteria: burglary odds, change in burglary rate, number of police officers per capita, overall crime rate, and number of crimes/day. “Consumers have the right to make informed decisions about how they spend their money,” said Zac Carman, CEO of ConsumerAffairs. “According to the FBI, around 400,000 burglaries occur in the United States during the months of November and De-
Commerce about the local artists’ exhibition currently displayed in the library.
KDA supports Senator Roberts’ voluntary biotech labeling bill
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS USE YOUR EXTRA DAY TO LEAP INTO RETIREMENT It’s leap year and that means one thing — you can add one extra calendar day to your February schedule. Many people are preparing for the upcoming elections. Others might be getting a jump on spring cleaning. What will you do with your extra day? You could use a few of your extra minutes to check out what Social Security offers at www.socialsecurity. gov/onlineservices. There, you can: • Apply for retirement, disability, and other benefits; • Get your Social Security Statement; • Appeal a recent medical decision about your disability claim; • Find out if you qualify for benefits; If you’re planning or preparing for retirement, you can spend a fraction of your
Eunice Schroeder of the Stevens County Library informs the members of the Chamber of
cember each year, a huge increase over the rest of the year. This tool provides consumers with the information they need about crime in their area to make better decisions about how they protect their homes and the people they love.” Listed among the top 600 Web sites in the United States, ConsumerAffairs.com offers free resources, news and tools for more than eight million visitors each month. A leader in consumer advocacy, ConsumerAffairs has been featured in a number of prominent media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Forbes and AARP. For more information, visit www.ConsumerAffairs.com or contact Natalie Donohue at 918-236-6032. Submitted by Consumer Affairs.com.
As consumers increasingly seek to understand how and where their food was grown, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey said draft legislation released by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts will provide the food industry with the tools to voluntarily provide consumers with additional information about their food. Specifically, Chairman Roberts’ legislation would establish a national voluntary bioengineered (biotech) food labeling standard and prohibit states from establishing state-level biotech food labeling requirements. The bill also calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in coordination with other federal agencies, to provide sciencebased information to consumers regarding food production. “The Kansas Department of Agriculture strongly supports Senator Roberts’ legislation to create a consistent, voluntary label for biotech food products in the United States,” said Secretary McClaskey. “We have seen individual states take up measures related to biotech food labeling, and the resulting patchwork of state-bystate laws would result in regulatory and financial burdens for food producers, and confusion among the consumers we aim to serve.” Labeling legislation enacted in Vermont in 2015, for example, may cost consumers nationwide as much as $81.9 billion, or $1,050 per family, according to an economic impact analysis completed last month by John Dunham and Associates in New York. Chairman Roberts intends to hold a hearing in the Senate Agriculture Committee Thursday, February 25, 2016, to consider the legislation. Secretary McClaskey strongly encourages all Senators on the Committee to support Senator Roberts’ bill. Similar legislation passed by a vote of 275-150 in the House of Representatives July 23, 2015. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act was introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo. The Kansas Department of Agriculture is committed to
serving farmers and ranchers, and the consumers and customers they serve. Secretary McClaskey said the consumer outreach and education component in Sen. Roberts’ legislation relating to the “environmental, nutritional, economic, and humanitarian benefits of agricultural technology” will provide a critical service to all food producers and consumers. “Farmers and ranchers across the United States face a daunting challenge in meeting the ever-growing global food demands,” said Secre-
tary McClaskey. “Passage of this legislation will not only create a science-based, voluntary biotech labeling standard, but it will also provide necessary protections to ensure farmers and the food industry are able to continue utilizing agricultural technologies to grow and produce safe food. We look forward to working with our partners in agriculture, including other state departments of agriculture, to encourage the passage of this important legislation.” Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
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Legislative Update with Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford
Saturday, February 27,at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room Co-Sponsored by
Stevens County Economic Development Board
Stevens County Farm Bureau Association
and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold Members Ghumm's Auto Center; Jordan Air, Inc.; MasCow Dairy; Pioneer Communication; Pioneer Electric; Stevens County Healthcare
This is the first of four legislative updates scheduled this session. Future dates: March 19, April 16 & May 21 - same time and location.
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Are There Plastic Beads In Your Toothpaste?
In the interest of helping you find dental information and dental products that are beneficial to you, we have a tidbit to share about toothpaste. Tiny plastic beads can be found in many popular brands of toothpastes. Some toothpaste companies report they use the microbeads to add color to the paste. Other companies suggest the microbeads are exfoliating. The Food and Drug Administration says these polyethylene plastic beads are safe, but dentists and hygienists are finding them embedded in the crevices between the teeth and gums. In our office, we have been finding them embedded in gums at a concerning rate. The beads do not disintegrate and they are not biodegradable and are not sifted out of the water supply. Toothpaste companies are being pressured to remove the beads, so we understand the addition of beads to toothpaste will decrease in 2016. However, please consider reviewing the ingredients of your toothpaste because polyethylene beads are not beneficial to your health. To your good health, Dr. Effie & Team
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Pheasant Heaven Charities receives donation Pheasant Heaven Charities has received a $2,500 donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and directed by local farmer Garry Norton of Stevens County. The donation will help the organization meet the increasing needs of victims and families of catastropic medical events in Stevens County and the surrounding areas. For six years, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has collaborated with farmers to donate over $22 million to more than 8,000 community organizations across rural America. Winning farmers will direct donations to nonprofits to help fight rural hunger, purchase life saving fire and EMS equipment, support ag youth leadership
programs, buy much needed classroom resources and so much more. By virtue of this contribution, PHCI has raised over $1,300,000, and donated over $800,000 back to local charities, individuals in need, and area civic groups. In addition to this, PHCI has been able to fund 92 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors within a 50 mile radius of Hugoton, previous scholarship winners attending college, and add scholarships to their newest program, Vo-Tech / Trade School applicants. America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support local nonprofit causes that positively
impact farming communities across rural America. Grow Communities is one program in the America’s Farmers community outreach effort, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Other programs include America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, which encourages rural youth to remain in agriculture and provides $1,500 college scholarships to high school and college students pursuing ag-related degrees and America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, which works with farmers to nominate rural school districts to compete for $10,000 and $25,000 math and science grants. Visit www.Americas Farmers.com to learn more.
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Norton, Garry Norton, Brad Musgrove, Yvonne Jackson, Ron McFarlane, Bryne Sullins, Jerry Hull and Clayton Gerrond.
KHP begins “High Visibility Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign” Beginning February 29 and running through March 13, 2016, the Kansas Highway Patrol and area law enforcement agencies will participate in the annual “High Visibility Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign” around area high schools. This initiative is coupled with the Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program in Kansas high schools. SAFE is a locally sustained program, administered by the students of the high school they attend, and it focuses on reducing death and injury on Kansas roadways. Currently, 144 high schools from 61 counties participate in the SAFE program statewide. In 2015, according to
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Pheasant Heaven Charities receives a $2,500 donation. Left to right are Greg Stoppel, Greg Loibl, Corey Spikes, Bob Passmore, Donna
Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, Kansas tragically lost 13 high school teens in motor vehicle crashes. Of those teens, nearly 40 percent were not properly restrained. The KDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology is spearheading this two-week awareness campaign in hopes of decreasing serious injuries and crash fatalities to teens by increasing seatbelt usage. KDOT and law enforcement partners across the state have spent over 20 years educating Kansas teens on the dangers of driving or riding without a seatbelt. In 2015, the observed seat belt rate in Kansas for the ages of 15 to 17 was 85 per-
cent. The seatbelt usage rate for the same age group was 61 percent in 2008 to 2009, demonstrating the SAFE program is making a difference for Kansas youth. “Troopers will be working with local law enforcement partners in an aggressive education and enforcement campaign focused on the importance of seat belt usage,” said Mark Bruce, Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol. “Seatbelts have been proven to save lives and prevent injuries, and our goal is to make sure all young adults buckle up in all seating positions.” Submitted by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Hugoton FFA members Anna Trotter and Bernabe Mendoza are awarded the WLC scholarships by State FFA Alumni.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor honored long-term employees with a night out. With their years of service are, left to right, Erica Butler, five years; Brandi Stewart, ten years; Cheryl Chenoweth, five years; Michelle Yoder, ten years; Lacey Kurts, five years; Judy
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Lynch, 40 years; Kim Fellers, 15 years; Sandra Macias, five years; Blanco Ortiz, 15 years; Maria Cruz, ten years; Lizette Molina, five years; and Maria Romo, ten years. Between them, they have 140 years of service to the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor.
Edna Kinser will celebrate her ninety-fifth birthday The family of Edna Kinser is hosting a reception in honor of her ninety-fifth birthday March 6, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Education Building at Bethel Friends Church. Please no gifts but cards would be appreciated. Edna has lived her entire life in Stevens County. She married Leslie Kinser April 12, 1942. He passed away in January of 2011.
Edna has two daughters, Connie and Johnny Cox of Piedmont, Ok. and Pat and Gene Johnson of McPherson. Grandchildren are Kristine Murray of Yukon, Ok., Troy Cox, Lisa and Brian Davis, all of Wichita and Brian and April Johnson of Andover. Great grandchildren are Siobhan Murray, Logan and Kara Davis, and Lindy, Emma and Jarin Thatcher.
Relay For Life Spot Light Relay for Life Information and Team Recruitment Meeting!! Have you ever wanted to … Make a Difference in the World Full of Cancer?
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:30pm-7:30pm EMS Training Center Relay for Life of Stevens County is looking for enthusiastic individuals of ALL ages. Learn about the American Cancer Society and How to build a team and fundraise. Join us in finding a cure for cancer with the ACS Relay For Life You will be amazed at how easy, family-oriented, and enjoyable this experience is for you and your family. So join us and see what Relay for Life is all about!
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
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What’s Happening with Hugoton Students?
High school Science Club members show off their projects during a science fair event at the elementary school February 10. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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HHS cheerleaders Madison Shuck, Marlyn Heger, Skyelynn Munoz, Ismerai Guzman, Hannah Archuleta, Hannah Rodriguez and Maria Martinez lead the Rowdy Crowd in a spirit infused cheer. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Pedro and Alfredo! Nick Evans shows elementary school students a cool experiment during the Science Club’s mini science fair at the HES gym. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Pedro Ordonez and Alfredo Luna will represent HHS at the KSHSAA 4A State wrestling tournament in Salina this weekend!
Elementary school students surround Stephanie Hemann during the Scholastic Book Fair recently. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Emerson Williams shows off her very creative and original candy vending machine Valentine’s box at Heritage Christian Academy earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy. Mrs. Concannon’s third grade class showcases their creativity with the Valentine’s Day boxes
they made for their Valentine’s party last week. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Tucker Craig concentrates hard as he finger paints a masterpiece at Caring Connections daycare. Photo courtesy of Caring Connections.
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HHS dance team members Caitlyn Kiley, Anabel Perez, Alyson Kiley and Jessica Harper entertain the crowd during halftime. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Sunday, February 28 Memorial Hall - Hugoton 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Homemade chicken and noodles Mashed potatoes green beans/rolls Assorted sheet cake/drink
There will also be a silent auction for baskets filled with a variety of goodies.
If you are unable to attend the dinner but would like to donate please mail a check payable to: PHCI (Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc.) c/o Yvonne Jackson Box 372 Hugoton, Ks. 67951
$100 per team Adysen Norton and Ava Vertrees appreciate a few extra snuggles for Valentine’s Day with their cuddly Valentine’s themed friends. Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.
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The Hugoton Eagles went all the way to Colby and found themselves an opponent who was prepared to win the game. The Eagles hustled and scratched to earn a hard fought victory. The leading scorer for Hugoton was Parker Titus and he made his presence known to Colby early on in the contest. Parker popped an impressive three pointer from behind the arc three minutes into the game. This was important as it gave Hugoton an early lead of 9-6. The first quarter was very close as both teams traded baskets. At the end of one period, the Hugoton Eagles were ahead of the Colby Eagles by the score of 17-13. No matter who led, it was safe to say that Eagles whether of the Hugoton or Colby variety - would win this game.
point lead over Colby. The Eagles started a full court press and it paid dividends as the lead went up to 54-40 with 3:33 left in the third quarter. Alex Gonzales contributed throughout the game with several second chance buckets. This helped Hugoton maintain a lead over Colby. The final period of the game started with Hugoton leading by the score of 58-46. Colby started chipping into the lead and they were within five points of the Eagles with 5:09 left in the game. This resulted in the fans for Colby becoming very loud in their support over a possible upset of Hugoton. Zack Leininger hushed the crowd with a two pointer to push the lead back to 62-55. The next Hugoton Eagle to add to this effort was Titus when he Parker swished another three
Manuel Mendez keeps his eyes glued to the Colby player during the game Friday night, searching for an opportunity to steal the ball. Beginning the second quarter, Hugoton went on a 10-0 run against Colby during the first 1:43. It looked as if Hugoton was going to run away from Colby and have an easy night. However, Colby had a different plan for the game. Halfway through the second period, Hugoton had a 13 point lead over Colby. Then, the Eagles from Colby slowly began to narrow the lead by Hugoton. The second half started with Hugoton carrying a ten
pointer for Hugoton. The final minutes of the game had Hugoton running a weave pattern to take off a full minute from the game clock. Colby defenders chased the Eagles but could not take away the basketball. Colby resorted to fouling and putting Hugoton at the free throw line in an effort to win the game. Tyler Goode swished free throws as he stepped to the line more than once in the final part of the game.
JoHanna Rawlins drives to the basket for a layup against the Lady Eagles from Colby. JoHanna chipped in two to contribute for the HHS win 63-34.
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as well. We didn't come out with the intensity level that we usually do and that we need to play with to be successful. I thought Colby's kids outplayed us for most of the night, but we were able to put together enough plays down the stretch and get the win. We also had to withstand some foul trouble throughout the game, and got some great contributions from our bench, especially Tyler and Alex. They both came in and played really hard and made some key plays for us. It's not easy to win on the road, so any time you can it's a good night." The Hugoton Eagles will play their next game Friday, February 26 at Lakin High School at 8:00 p.m. This would be a great way to support your Eagles as they continue their great season.
Eagles confer with Coach Korf late in the game against Colby Friday evening. The HHS Eagles won 73-61.
over Colby Eagles Friday night
Sports Schedule - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Boys’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Wednesday, March 9 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Girls State in Emporia at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue. Thursday, March 10 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Boys’ State in Emporia at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue. Friday, March 11 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Boys’/Girls State in Emporia at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue. Saturday, March 12 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Boys’/Girls’ State in Emporia at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue.
With extreme hustle, the Hugoton Eagles defeated the Colby Eagles by the score of 73-61. This made the trip back to Hugoton easier for the fans who followed their great team to the northwest corner of Kansas. Parker Titus was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 22 points. Tyler Goode and Zack Leininger followed with 13 points and 11 points, respectively. Alex Gonzales added ten points for the Eagles, while Wade Heger scored seven points. Manuel Mendez and Tony Kinser chipped in four points each for Hugoton. Garrett Hamlin also scored two points for the team. Coach Korf said, "I think it's always tough to travel that far and get ready to play, but its something that we have to do in this league and will have to do in Sub-State
Ladies show teamwork in victory
Zack Leininger lays it up for another two points during the away game at Colby Friday night. Zack tallied eleven points for the HHS side of the board.
Friday, February 26 - HS 4A State Wrestling at Salina - HS Basketball at Lakin Boys’/Girls’ JV at 4:45 p.m., Boys’ C/Girls’ V at 6:30 p.m., Boys’ V/Girls’ C at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27 - HS 4A State Wrestling at Salina. Thursday, March 3 - HS Basketball - 4A, Division II Girls’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Friday, March 4 - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Boys’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Saturday, March 5 - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Girls’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street.
Tony Kinser’s tough defense confounds a Colby player during Friday night’s game. Tony contributed four points to the Eagles’ 73.
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The Hugoton Lady Eagles traveled to Colby Friday, February 19 and came away with an impressive team victory. Total team effort continues to be one of the great assets of the Lady Eagles' team. Hugoton quickly doubled their point production over the Colby Eagles early on in the game. By the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard had Hugoton ahead of Colby 14 -7. The second quarter had the Lady Eagles flying up and down the court with great offense and impressive defensive pressure. Hugoton outscored Colby by 20 points in the second period of play. The score going into the break at half was your Lady Eagles with 40 points to the Eagles of Colby with 13 points. Hugoton put the game on cruise control and drove the game to the finish in fine fashion. The Lady Eagles know how to close out a game. They maintained the lead throughout the final two quarters of the contest. The lead for the Lady Eagles from Hugoton escalated to an im-
pressive 29 points by the end of the four quarters. And, other players were able to come off of the bench and show their immeasurable value to this team. Hugoton defeated Colby by the score of 63-34. Dallie Hoskinson led the team with 20 points, seven assists, seven steals and 15 rebounds. Amy Heger had 18 points, three steals and four rebounds. Katy Heger and Brooklynn Harper had 12 points and eight points, respectively. Rebecca Johnson scored three points, while JoHanna Rawlins scored two points for the team. Coach Gillen said, "We looked like a team ready for post season play Friday night. We were relentless on defense and did so without fouling. We shared the ball and shot very well on offense." The Hugoton Lady Eagles play their next game at Lakin High School Friday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. Show your support by traveling the short distance and fill the stands with Hugoton Blue!
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Jackie Armendariz runs the offense in the Colby game, confounding her defender. Hugoton’s team ended up nearly 30 points ahead by the end of the game, 63-34.
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The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles clinch GWAC title at home The Lady Eagles hosted the Ulysses Tigers Tuesday, February 16. Hugoton controlled the tempo of the game to defeat Ulysses 55-29. The
win clinched the GWAC conference for the second year in a row for the Lady Eagles. The first quarter started off very slowly for both teams as
it took several minutes before the first two points was scored by Hugoton. Later, Amy Scott stepped back behind the line and swished a perfect three-point bucket. Ulysses did not score until 3:20 was left in the opening period. At the end of the first quarter, Hugoton was ahead of Ulysses 13-4. Before the half, Hugoton outscored Ulysses 14-6. Katy Heger hit a two point shot at the buzzer to add to the Lady Eagles lead over the Tigers 27-10. The third quarter saw a continuation of the very aggressive and tough game on the basketball court. Laney Hoskinson not only made a three pointer during the third period, she also hit a two pointer at the buzzer to end the quarter. The Lady Eagles were now up over the Tigers 37-16 going into the fourth
quarter. Hugoton and Ulysses had a very halting type of game. There were a lot of stoppages that didn't allow either team to get into their offense. Laney Hoskinson was able to find another three point basket to push the Lady Eagles up by 30 points over the Tigers. In the end, the Hugoton Lady Eagles defeated the Ulysses Tigers by the score of 55-29. Coach Gillen said, "We have an expectation with our team and we didn't feel like we played at the level we are capable of. We are at the point in the season where you want to be sharp. We need to respond in Colby Friday with a better effort. We did clinch the GWAC with the win so it is a great accomplishment to win the conference back to back."
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Yet another tough battle for a jump ball between Hugoton and Ulysses players. The Hugoton-Ulysses matchup is always a nailbiter, and Tuesday’s game didn’t disappoint.
Hugoton Lady Eagles guard the lane during action at home against Ulysses.
Laney Hoskinson guards a Lady Tiger as she goes out of bounds in an attempt to save the basketball.
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Lady Eagles and Lady Tigers collide in one of many frantic scrambles for the basketball Tuesday evening at home.
Hugoton and Ulysses players get ready to face off Tuesday night as the Eagles faced the Tigers in a tough contest. HHS ended up with the 55-29 win.
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Wade Heger battles through Tiger defenders on his way to the basket, draining two. Wade led the HHS scorers Tuesday with 16 points.
Tigers unable to claw their way to victory over Eagles The Hugoton Eagles hosted the Ulysses Tigers Tuesday, February 16. Leading from beginning to end, Hugoton controlled the game throughout all four quarters. The game between Hugoton and Ulysses started off in a tie after the first three minutes of play. Then, Wade Heger and Parker Titus took turns knocking down three pointers to separate the lead from the Tigers. After one pe-
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riod of play, Hugoton led over Ulysses by the score of 23-15. The Eagles outscored the Tigers by nine points going into the break at half. Ulysses was held to only five points during this time. The score at halftime was 37-20. During the third quarter, Wade Heger hit a three point basket to help Hugoton maintain their lead over Ulysses. The score during the third period moved to an Eagle 19 point advantage with 2:14 left in the quarter. The beginning of the fourth quarter had the Eagles up over the Tigers by the score of 48-33. The Eagles and Tigers traded baskets throughout this period. This enabled Hugoton to keep their lead over Ulysses and come away with the victory. The final score was Hugoton defeating Ulysses 60-47. Heger led all Eagles with 16 points. Titus had 13
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points for Hugoton. Zack Leininger and Alex Gonzales scored ten points and eight points, respectively. Colby Korf scored seven points, while Tony Kinser added five points. Tyler Goode scored one point for the Eagles. Coach Korf said, "I thought we did a really good job of coming out ready to play. We played really well
defensively and ran the floor on offense in the first half, but we lost some of that intensity in the second half and seemed to coast at times. I told the team that we have to get better at playing all four quarters as we progress through the season and the competition gets tougher."
Parker Titus grabs a rebound for the Eagles at home Tuesday night against the visiting Tigers. Parker was second highest scorer, earning 13 points for Hugoton.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
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Two Hugoton wrestlers will advance to State
The 2016 Junior Blue and Red Classic Basketball Tournament third and fourth grade boys’ champions are Thunder from Hugoton. Team members are Emmett Gaskill, Alexis Jimenez, Levi McDaniels, Isaac Martin and Carson Chamberlain. In front are Griffin Heger, C.J. Beard, Carson Slocum and Desean Lewis. Coaches are Dax Gaskill and Cory Lewis.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 1t NOTICE OF MARCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 TO ALL PERSONS: Take notice that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3 will hold their regularly scheduled March board meeting on Wednesday March 9, 2016 starting at
1:00 p.m. CST in Cimarron at the Gray County 4-H Building 17002 US Hwy 50 Cimarron, KS. Preceding the regular board meeting will be our 41st Annual Meeting starting at 9 a.m. also at the Gray County 4-H building. Lunch will be served at noon. BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
Saturday, February 20, the Hugoton Eagle wrestling team took to the road to compete in the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s 4A Regional tournament at Rose Hill. Six Eagle wrestlers made the trip to compete for a trip to the State tournament in Salina this coming weekend. Two Eagles earned the trip Pedro Ordonez with a first place finish in the 138 pound weight class and Alfredo Luna with a fourth place in the 220 pound weight class. Pedro first faced a tough wrestler from Pratt and won by technical fall, 17-2. In the quarterfinals, Pedro took on a Rose Hill wrestler and won by fall at 1:01. Pedro then won his semi-final match over a Winfield wrestler by decision. In the championship match, Pedro again took the victory with a technical fall, 17-2. Alfredo Luna’s path to fourth place was a bit thornier. He drew a bye in the first round, then won the quarterfinal against a Pratt wrestler by fall. An El Dorado wrestler sent Alfredo to the
consolation bracket in the semifinal match. Alfredo fought his way back into the consolation semifinals by beating an Andover Central wrestler by major decision 15-3. Alfredo lost in the consolation finals to a Mulvane wrestler, earning a fourth place finish and a trip to
State. Other Hugoton wrestlers competing at Regionals included Nathan Leininger, Zayden Littell, Edwin Pena and Brian Flores. The Eagle wrestlers are coached by Greg Salmans, Adam Mauk and Tommy McClure. Both Pedro and Alfredo
Hugoton’s wrestling team includes back row, left to right, Coach Tommy McClure, Brian Flores, Alfredo Luna, Pedro Ordonez, Edwin Pena and Assistant Coach Greg Salmans and
will represent Hugoton at the State wrestling tournament this Friday and Saturday, February 26-27 at the Salina Bicentennial Center at 800 The Midway. For more about the site, visit http://www. kshsaa.org/Public/Wrestling/ PDF/4ASiteInformation.pdf.
front row left to right, Meaghan McClure, Zayden Littell, Nathan Leininger and Rickey Burrows. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, CASE NO.09-PR-48 NOTICE OF HEARING
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Hugoton Tornadoes’ defense overwhelms their opposing player as she searches for an open teammate. Junior teams came from three states: from Ulysses, Holcomb, Scott City, Liberal, Lakin and Hugoton in Kansas, from Guymon and Turpin in Oklahoma and even a team from Booker, Tx.!
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Rosella Arellano, Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; the Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; the laws of intestate succession be applied and estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for Administrator’s compensation and expenses, and the Administrator’s at-
torneys’ fees and expesnes, are reasonable, should be allowed, and ordered paid; court costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, and the Petitioner and the surety on Petitioner’s bond be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 21, 2016 at 2:30 P.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Rosella Arellano, Administrator James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Administrator
Camera Club awards “Red” photo winners
First place was a tie with Ruthie Winget’s vibrant poinsettia and crosses taking half the honors.
The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening, February 18 at the Hugoton Senior Center. Members brought “Red” pictures, the theme for February, to be judged. Ruthie Winget’s photo of “Poinsettias” and Lowell Stanley’s “Flamingo” tied for first. Susan Willis’ “Kansas City” and “Chickens” by Judy Hickert tied for second place. An upcoming field trip to the museum at Goodwell and a tour of the campus was discussed. The club will have election of officers next month. The March theme for photos is “abandoned houses”. The meetings are every third Thursday at the Hugoton Senior Center. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome.
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Mack Carter inducted into Hall of Fame Clayton “Mack” Carter was recently announced as a 2015 inductee for the
Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame. The PSHOF Committee released their list in late 2015, and it also includes James Mayberry and Heather Murrell Houston. Mack was a standout basketball player for the Bulldogs in Borger, Tx., including earning 75 points during the 1952 State tournament. Mack’s inclusion in the Hall of Fame will be at “legends”
status, which is only bestowed on a coach or athlete whose achievements took place at least 50 years ago. Mack’s ties to Hugoton include sister Michael Burrows and stepmother Beulah Mae Carter. The Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame ceremony took place Sunday, February 14 at the Grand Plaza at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
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Susan Willis’ “red” photo certainly captures the eye! The judges agreed, and she won second place in the Camera Club’s contest.
Lowell Stanley’s shot of a flamingo also took first place honors during the most recent Camera Club photo contest.
The average groundwater level for western Kansas fell slightly in 2015, but the rate of decline was the slowest in five years, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey. Much of Central Kansas also experienced small declines, although levels rose substantially around Wichita. The KGS and the Division of Water Resources of the Kansas Department of Agriculture measured groundwater levels in approximately 1,400 water wells in early 2016 as part of an annual program to monitor the condition and outlook of the state’s invaluable groundwater. In 2015, drought-busting precipitation helped slow the depletion rate of groundwater because less irrigation — the region’s primary use of water — was required, especially in southwestern Kansas where dry conditions have been most persistent. “Last year was not only a very wet year, with much of southwestern and west-central Kansas receiving 150 to 200 percent of normal annual precipitation, but the timing was good,” said Brownie Wilson, KGS water-data manager. “Above normal precipitation levels in May and July during the growing season, and in some places again in August, really helped to ease pumping demands, which led to an overall reduction in water-level declines.” Most of the state is no longer considered to be under drought conditions, Wilson said, although a few small areas are still classified as abnormally dry. The vast majority of groundwater pumped in western and central Kansas is drawn from the High Plains aquifer, a massive underground network of waterbearing rocks that underlies parts of eight states. In Kansas, it comprises the far-ranging Ogallala aquifer as well as the smaller Equus Beds around Wichita and Hutchinson and the Great Bend Prairie aquifer that encompasses Great Bend, Kinsley, Greensburg and Pratt.
About 90 percent of the wells measured by the KGS and DWR are drilled into the High Plains aquifer. The rest obtain water from the Dakota aquifer and other deeper systems or shallow alluvial aquifers along creeks and rivers. Substantially used for crop irrigation since the mid-20th century, groundwater from the High Plains aquifer is also the prime source of water for many municipalities and industries. Water levels in the 1,400-well network as a whole in 2015 declined an average of 0.37 feet, which was the smallest decline since 2009. From 2010 to 2014, the average annual levels fell, cumulatively, 7.21 feet. The last positive water-level change was in 1997 when the network average rose about 3 inches. Most of the wells in the network monitored by KGS and DWR are within the boundaries of the state’s five groundwater management districts (GMDs), which are organized and governed by area landowners and local water users to address water-resource issues. Southwest Kansas GMD 3 wells continued to register the greatest average decline, although the 0.84-foot decrease in 2015 was a marked improvement over the previous five years. Collectively, 2010 to 2014 sustained a nearly 15-foot decline, including a 2.15-foot drop in 2014. Since 1996, the average water level in the GMD has dropped 38 feet. Wells monitored in GMD 3 are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer except in a few areas where they draw from the Dakota aquifer. The district includes all or part of Grant, Haskell, Gray, Finney, Stanton, Ford, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Hamilton, Kearny and Meade counties. Western Kansas GMD 1 nearly broke even in 2015 with an average groundwater-level decline of 0.04 feet, or about 5 inches. From 2010 to 2014, water levels declined 5 feet, including a 0.67-foot drop in 2014. The GMD includes portions of
Second place was also a tie this month, as Judy Hickert’s ceramic figurines placed second.
Wallace, Greeley, Wichita, Scott and Lane counties, where the majority of wells are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer. Northwest Kansas GMD 4 was the only region to experience a greater average decline than the year before, although the difference was not highly significant. In 2015, the average level fell 0.58 feet — nearly equal to the average of all annual declines since 1996 — compared with 0.43 feet in 2014. GMD 4 covers Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, and parts of Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Graham, Wallace, Logan and Gove counties. Groundwater there is pumped almost exclusively from the Ogallala aquifer and alluvial sources. Big Bend GMD 5 is centered on the Great Bend Prairie aquifer underlying Stafford and Pratt counties and parts of Barton, Pawnee, Edwards, Kiowa, Reno and Rice counties. The average groundwater level there fell 0.38 feet after falling 0.60 feet in 2014 and rising 0.53 feet in 2013. Groundwater levels in the Big Bend GMD are more responsive to large rain and snow events than in western Kansas because normal precipitation rates rise from west to east. The water table is also nearer the surface there, which increases the chance that water percolating through the ground will reach the aquifer. In the past 20 years, average annual levels increased seven times in GMD 5, including 3.14 feet in 2007 when torrential summer rains and flooding occurred. Equus Bed GMD 2 is a major source of water for Wichita, Hutchinson and surrounding towns. The average water level there rose 1.45 feet in 2015 after dropping 1.23 feet in 2014 and rising 2.81 feet in 2013. In 10 of the past 20 years the average level rose, keeping the long-term water level of the Equus Beds relatively steady. “Given that the Equus Beds is on the eastern edge of the High Plains aquifer system, it typically has much higher recharge rates because it receives higher precipitation amounts and the water
table is very close to the land surface,” Wilson said. “It can be subject to stress from continued drought conditions like we saw in 2011 and 2012, but overall it is managed as a sustainable system.” The influence precipitation rates have on water levels in the Equus Beds can be seen not only by comparing water level and rainfall amounts from year to year but also by comparing the different amounts of precipitation the eastern and western portions received during 2015. “GMD 2 in 2015 is a good example of how the overall average of a region is often made up of extremes,” Wilson said. “Although the average water level increase across the GMD was 1.45 feet overall, it was made up of onehalf to one foot declines found only in the western counties of the GMD while levels in the eastern counties rose up to 7 feet in some places.” Those differences in water level measurements coincided with prevailing precipitation patterns, as Rice and Reno counties to the west experienced normal or slightly below normal precipitation while Harvey and Sedgwick had above normal precipitation. The KGS measures approximately 550 wells in western Kansas each January, and DWR staff from field offices in Stockton, Garden City and Stafford measure about 850 in western and central Kansas. Most of the wells, spread over 48 counties, are used for irrigation and many have been measured for decades. Measurements are taken primarily in January because water levels are least likely to fluctuate when irrigation wells aren’t in use. Infrequently, however, laterthan-normal pumping due to dry conditions may unduly affect measurement results. Measurement results are provisional and subject to revision based on additional analysis. The data is scheduled to be available in late February. Submitted by the University of Kansas.
Thanks to those who support our Life Story Workshop each month. Our next class will be Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. We are taking the van to Liberal this Saturday, February 27 for Live on Stage. If you have season tickets and want to go with us, please call the Senior Center to have your name added to the list. The van leaves at 6:30 p.m. The performance begins at Liberal High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The program this time is “The Wonderful Wizard of Song”. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please
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call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Feb. 25......BBQ Beef Sandwich Feb. 26................................Fish Feb. 29....Chicken Cordon Bleu Mar. 1 .......................Roast Beef Mar. 2 .................Ham & Beans Mar. 3............Smother Chicken Activities Thursday, February 25 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, February 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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Proposed rules may change retirement (StatePoint) Previous generations of Americans were able to retire with confidence, knowing that they could count on a steady stream of income from what is often referred to as the “threelegged stool” of company pensions, social security and personal savings. Today, for most workers, the retirement landscape is different: the availability of traditional pensions has plummeted, wage stagnation has dampened how much middle-income savers can set aside, and the level at which Social Security can play a substantial source of future retirement income is in flux. And now experts are warning that many insurance products that replicate the “paycheck for life” provided
by traditional pensions are becoming at risk in this new world. Especially threatened, say retirement specialists, are annuities, which have traditionally offered guaranteed lifetime income no matter what happens in the markets. “For millions of Americans with moderate incomes, such guarantees are increasingly necessary to help them prepare for a financially stable retirement that could span several decades,” says Helene Rayder, Vice President at Lincoln Financial Group. However, some retirement insurance experts are concerned that new regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intended to improve customer value by eliminating conflicts of inter-
Yvonne Jackson hugs Kristin Farnum as she hands her the Volunteer of the Year award at the PHCI banquet last Saturday evening.
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est between advisors and their clients, could hurt consumers instead. Rayder says the rules could potentially: • Make it economically unviable for commission-based financial advisors to serve average consumers, forcing individuals to work with more costly pay-based advisors. This will limit the financial advice many middle class savers rely on today. • Reduce the choice of retirement products savers have in planning, potentially eliminating middle class savers from choosing commission-based accounts. • Deter financial planners from offering annuities, and as a result savers will pay more and get less over the long term. • Could cost families billions more instead of helping them save. A recent report published by Economists Incorporated says the cost could be as much as $80 billion nationwide. To learn more, visit Lincoln Financial Group’s page www.MyRetirementChoice.org, which provides information about the rule. “While well-intended, the rule’s one-size-fits-all approach will negatively impact middle class savers,” says Rayder. “Americans can get involved by encouraging the DOL to change its rule, and ask their congressional representatives to make the same request of the Administration.”
Bob Passmore, Greg Loibl, Greg Stoppel, Brad Musgrove and Clayton Gerrond.
A sizeable crowd gathers at the PHCI annual banquet and meeting Saturday, February 20.
There were lots of laughs and plenty of delicious food!
This year marks the thirteenth year of Pheasant Heaven’s involvement in the community. They, along with their community partners, have helped countless local residents through
hard times with monetary donations, scholarships, and sometimes just a shoulder to lean on. The organization is deeply appreciated by Stevens County and the southwest Kansas area.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.48 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.71 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 70.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 13.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 58.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices February 22 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.18 per gallon in 2015, $3.25 per gallon in 2014, $3.70 per gallon in 2013, $3.43 per gallon in 2012 and $3.10 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.45 per gallon, up 7.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.38 per gallon; Lincoln - $1.70 per gallon, down 2.4 cents per gallon from last week's $1.73 per gallon; Topeka - $1.49 per gallon, up 9.0 cents per gallon from last week's $1.40 per gallon. “Many motorists in the Midwest saw an ugly surprise at the gas pumps last week, as prices spiked as high as
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Daylight savings time, when clocks are moved forward one hour ahead in the spring and set back one hour in the fall, was initiated to save energy on artificial lighting and make better use of daylight. DST was implemented roughly 100 years ago, but conceived much earlier than that. Today DST is in use in more than 70 countries across the globe, affecting about one billion people every year. Despite the wellintentioned purposes behind DST, little evidence exists to support DST as an effective means to saving energy. In 2016, DST will begin at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 13, and end at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 6, in the United States and Canada. However, Hawaii, most of Arizona, most of Saskatchewan, and some regions of British Colombia, Nunavut, Quebec and Ontario will not observe DST. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
23 cents per gallon in one week’s time in places," said Will Speer, a GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. "The spike occurred on the back of news that Midwest refineries were reducing production rates due to poor economics. The rest of the U.S. enjoyed another week of declining gas prices. The largest decline in retail gas prices occurred in Southern California, as the wholesale gasoline price fell to the cheapest in the country. Expect West Coast motorists to reap the benefits of these low wholesale prices at the pump in the upcoming week," he added. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth The sewing pattern book shown here was donated by then Curator Esther Horner May 3, 1971. Many homemakers picked out a pattern they liked from this pattern book. They would then cut out a garment according to the pattern and sew it together to make a beautiful outfit at a low cost. Many exhibits are currently displayed at the Mu-
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The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The sewing pattern book is displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
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Booster Club hosts fundraising Silent Auction The Moscow School Booster Club hosted a Silent Auction February 5 for a jersey for each senior. This was a fundraiser for the Booster Club. Each senior received a jersey. They are Vance Thompson - football, Ethan Berry - football, Madilyn Lahey - basketball, Amir Granillo - football, David Miramontes - football, Sammir Martinez - football, Kelsi Mueller - basketball, Alex Pierson - baseball, Asyia Harper - volleyball, Briannah Davidson - basketball, Madison Owens - volleyball, Rubi Valdez - cheerleading, and Jari Moldonado - cheerleading. The Booster Club would like to express their appreciation to the following families and businesses for supporting this event: Harper Family, Brandy Robson, Lahey Farms, Thompson Family, Antlers, M T Pump and the Berry Family.
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Moscow’s senior athletes display the jerseys they received thanks to the efforts of the Moscow School Booster Club and the silent
auction February 5. Each senior who participated in sports received a special jersey.
The Moscow Baptist Church Choir will present an Easter Cantata, In Christ Alone, directed by Estie Grubbs. The group are busy practicing, and are looking forward to the presentation. They will be singing the cantata Palm Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. The choir will also present the program Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Legacy @ Park View in Ulysses. The Legacy is located at 510 E. San Jacinto Avenue in Ulysses. If you can’t make it to Ulysses, don’t worry, the group will also perform at the
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KNOW? According to the popular Web site ThePeopleHistory. com, the average price for a new car in 1986 was $9,255. While figures for 2016 have yet to be determined, in September 2015, the automotive resource Kelley Blue Book at www.kbb.com reported the average transaction price for light vehicles in August 2015 was $33,543. Those figures should raise eyebrows among consumers, as they illustrate just how much more expensive new cars have become over the last three decades. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index inflation calculator indicates that $9,255 in 1986 had the same buying power as $20,041.47 in 2015, leaving consumers in 2015 well short of the necessary funds needed to purchase new vehicles. If new vehicle buyers in 1986 were faced with similar average car costs as buyers in 2015 faced, they would have needed $15,489.91 to drive a new car home from the dealership. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
41st Annual Meeting March 9, 2016 Gray County 4-H Building 17002 US Hwy 50 Cimarron, Kansas Meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. with lunch being served at noon.
Team Kids enjoy some snacks and fellowship during their Valentine’s party at the Moscow
Baptist Church. The children are working very hard to learn all about “The Armour of God”.
Team Kids learn about “The Armour of God” The Moscow Baptist Team Kids have been very busy learning about "The Armour of God". The Helmet of Salvation, The Breastplate of Righteousness, The Belt of Truth, The Sandals of Peace, or Readiness are the four things to always have available, and The Shield of Faith and The Sword of the Spirit are two things you pick up when you need them to do spiritual battle. They have one more lesson and a recap session to do, then the children will get to recite the pieces of Armour, their purposes, and their lo-
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
Pep band seniors enjoy last hurrah
Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
February 25 - Morton County Spelling Bee at Elkhart at 7:00 p.m. February 26 - High School Basketball at Deerfield at 4:30 p.m.  - ARGH
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February 27 - High School Speech at Satanta February 29 - High School Basketball Substate at Deerfield
Friday, February 19 was the last home basketball game for this season and was also a time for the athletes to recognize their parents. Mr. Sam Eiland has had his pep band performing for the last few home games and he realized Friday it was the last time he would have the seniors play. He decided a photo opp was necessary. Aileen
Cruz snapped the photo of all the seniors with Mr. Eiland. He has taught them all something, and with one, even being the teacher of her mother. Best of luck to the entire band but especially to the seniors as they move out of the Rolla hallways to bigger and better things. Let the music move you!
Band seniors take a minute to remember their final home basketball game performance with a quick photo. Jessica Pinkley, Panches Maravilla, band director Sam Eiland, Garry Norton, Sarah Easterwood and Joseph Mendez will look upon the 2015-2016 season with fondness. Photo courtesy of Aileen Cruz and Joseph Mendez.
No snow? No problem!
Alivia Bolin stays perfectly still for Justice Bennett to paint her face. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.
Junior High Cheerleaders in front left to right Abby Easterwood, Monte Fosdick, McKenzie Hinds, Justice Bennett, Alexandra Hart, Jamie Sheedy and Melanie Norton. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.
When Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with snow in February, one creative teacher comes up with a new way to make a snowman, in the library. Suzanne Murray, Rolla School librarian, works with Kindergarten students once a week, teaching them about the library and then reading a fun book with them. Last week, while the weather outside was in the 70’s, Mrs. Murray showed Mrs. Pinkley’s Kindergarten class how to make a snow man, inside. The lesson was to help celebrate the hundredth day of school for Rolla. It is creative teachers like Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Pinkley who make learning fun!
Kindergarten students enjoyed making an indoor snowman thanks to librarian Suzanne Murray and Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Pinkley. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Murray.
RJHS cheerleaders raise money for American Heart Association Pictured left to right are former State Scholars’ Bowl coach Randy Bane, current Scholars’ Bowl coach Becky Sohm and 2016 Scholars’ Bowl State Champion team members Allyson Norton, Preston Burrows, Chandler Burrows, Henry Wiebe, Garry Norton and Paige Claassen.
The Rolla High School 2015-2016 Scholars’ Bowl team was recognized by Mr. Gardell Schnable at the basketball games Tuesday, February 16. The players were each introduced to loud applause, from both the hometown Rolla Pirates and the visiting Ashland Blue Jays. Mr. Randy Bane, State coach, spoke a few words of encouragement to the crowd and introduced Mrs. Becky
Sohm, former Scholars’ Bowl champ and current coach. The two seniors on the team, Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton, had the privilege of carrying the trophy in and out of the gym. Rolla is very proud of its scholars and hope this is one tradition that will continue for many years to come!
The Rolla junior high cheerleaders spent the past week raising money to send to the American Heart Association in memory of Kaylee Norton. The cheerleaders placed buckets in each classroom and challenged all students and teachers to leave their change there. Then the competition began! Preschool, with only four students, won the elementary challenge. Eighth grade won the junior high challenge and sophomores won the high school challenge. Each winning class will have a brownie sundae party, courtesy of the junior high cheerleaders and their coach Alesia Hinds, who will make the brownies. The cheerleaders also
painted faces for $.50 per face to help with the fund raising, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and then continuing during the game. The cheerleaders then passed buckets around the game to gather even more money for the cause. Everyone had been encouraged to wear their best red in support of American Heart Association Month and Kaylee. Kaylee’s family was recognized in the sea of red. It was a great evening that ended with Kaylee’s son, Garry, reading some statistics of heart disease and some touching memories of his mother. Great job, junior high!
for reading The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County 2015-2016 Rolla High School Pirates
Dermot Community Supper Saturday, February 27 • 7:00 p.m. • Dermot School
Madelyn Sullivan will serve as hostess
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to everyone who participated in the
“Wear Your Best Red” Night and the Change Drive all week.
We raised $1926.13 to donate to the American Heart Association in honor of Kaylee Norton
We really appreciate all your help! Coach Alesia Hinds & the Rolla Junior High Cheerleaders
All Around 4-H’ers feel “Blue” Saturday, February 20 was the Morton County 4H county club days at the Rolla High School. Seven kids out of the group attended. Those receiving top blues and will be going to regionals in Liberal at the Seward Community College Saturday, February 27 are Rylan Williams and Jaxon Schwindt on their skit; Jaxon Schwindt-bells; Samantha Dunn-vocal; Elise Blackmorepiano; Jayden Hanna-public speaking and illustrated talk; and Rolla All Around 4H group-model meeting. Elise Blackmore received a blue in demostration talk. Good Job to all of you!!!! Good
luck at regionals! Story by Rylan Williams, Reporter.
Carson Milburn, Deserae Schwindt and Ty Dixon show off their excitement about their upcoming trips thanks to Pioneer Electric. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Electric.
RHS students win trips from Pioneer Electric Pioneer Electric is proud to once again announce the winners of the Youth Tour Program. Area students were invited to apply for all-expense paid educational trips to Washington, D.C. or Steamboat Springs, Co. The winners of the Washington, D.C. trip are Ty Dixon of Rolla and Trinity Hemphill of Syracuse. The winners of the Steamboat Springs, Co. tour are Deserae Schwindt and Carson Milburn both of Rolla. These students were selected from a group of 20 finalists from across Pioneer Electric’s service territory. Finalists were invited to Pioneer Electric’s corporate offices in Ulysses where they participated in an interview and were asked to complete a quiz over their electric cooperative. “Every year I am astonished on how well our students perform in our interviews,” said Pioneer Electric Youth Tour Coordi-
nator, Drew Waechter. “Our communities should be very proud of each of our finalists as they all truly do a fantastic job of representing our corner of Kansas.” The winners of the Washington, D.C. “Government In Action” youth tour will visit historic monuments and museums, attend educational sessions on government and rural electric cooperatives, meet with Kansas elected officials and tour the White House. The students selected to attend the “Cooperative Leadership Camp” in Steamboat Springs, Co. will visit Craig Station, one of the largest electric generating plants in the Midwest. They will also attend sessions featuring energy, safety, and career opportunities. For more information on the Youth Tour programs, you may contact Communications Specialist, Drew Waechter at 620-424-5291.
2015-2016 Rolla High School Lady Pirates
Lady Pirates finish basketball season strong The month of February brought the last of the home basketball games for this season. The girls’ basketball team has really come a long way, narrowly beating their arch rivals, the number two
ranked Moscow Wildcats, February 11. The Lady Pirates easily defeated the Ashland Bluejays February 16 and then went on to defeat the Walsh Eagles by one basket at the buzzer Friday, Feb-
ruary 19. Rolla is very proud of all the hard work and determination of the Lady Pirates. Keep up your spirit and work as a team and you will continue to do well!
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
History From The Hermes
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 3, 2011 Colten Lissolo was crowned Champion in his class at the Kansas Class 4A State Wrestling Tournament in Salina. He also earned Warrior of the Week among the Eagles for his fantastic week of wrestling. Thursday, March 9, 2006 Local entries did exceptionally well at the Pancake Day Talent Show February 27, 2006. In the Tiny Tot division, Sydney Beesley of Hugoton won first with a vocal solo. Taking second place were Easton and Lane Hamlin of Moscow with a vocal duet. Lauren Sarchet of Hugoton won first in the Intermediate Division with a vocal solo. Hugoton’s Nancy Honig won first place with a vocal solo in the Pro-Am division. Thursday, March 8, 2001 The opening to the old Hugoton city well was exposed as the pavement above it crumbled away last week. In 1886, pioneer Mrs. Christianna Smith reported the central well was the only one in the county and the people for twenty miles around hauled all their water supply from it. The well was dug by hand labor to an uncertain
depth. A windmill was placed over the well and it became an early day traffic monitor for buckboard wagons and horseback riders coming to town. The current opening has been repaired. Thursday, March 12,1981 Navy Seaman Guy F. McClure, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dock F. McClure of Hugoton, is now serving aboard the nuclear attack aircraft USS Enterprise, which is currently cruising around South America enroute to Alameda, Ca. Thursday, March 8, 1971 Levi Jennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Jennings of Hugoton, recently received recognition in the Scholastic Art Awards statewide competition. His paintings were displayed at the Wichita Public Library by the Kansas Cultural Arts Commission. Thursday, March 9, 1961 A new city political party was born for Hugoton and it was named the Centennial Party. Candidates chosen include Jay Saunders for mayor and T.V. Bentley, Ben Garmon, Jess Schroeder, Phillip Parsons and Ivan Moore for councilmen. Thursday, March 8, 1951 Four Hugoton men recently completed recruit
The 1916 Detroiter was owned and driven by the Moser family. Dewey and his young brother Alvin are shown beside the touring car. This car was driven out from Detroit by Jim Phillips for Ernest Phillips, dealer, and was delivered to the Mosers. Jake Kilbourne made the trip to Detroit along with Jim and he drove out a 1916 Jackson. Taken from the February 2, 1956 Hugoton Hermes. training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, Ca. The seaman recruits are Harry Verl Betsworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Betsworth, Donald Coulter, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Coulter, Marvin Eugene Sessler, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Sessler and Airman recruit Scherrial Horton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lant Horton. Friday, March 3, 1896 from the “Hugo Herald” The name of Hugo will undoubtedly be changed at
once. We would like to retain the name we have, but we must have a mail line established and a post office. We can not wait and some other good name will suit us if we can get it and the post office at once. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
TAX FORMS All federal IRS tax forms have been received. You may take any of the booklets or forms that you require to complete your 2015 taxes. Remember, Kansas state tax filing is only available online. EARLY READER BOOKS The library has recently received new early reading materials including groups of sight word books. Ask at the front desk. I LOVE THE LIBRARY BECAUSE… This month the library is asking our patrons why they love the library. We invite you to fill out one of our paper hearts with what the library means to you. You needn’t sign your name. We’ll hang it up and you’ll receive a library button! You can read why our patrons love the library in the front hallway. LIBRARY HOURS Stevens County Library hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We will remain open during the lunch hour for the convenience of our patrons.
The Chamber has just scheduled the dates for this year’s Legislative Coffees. This year’s dates are February 27, March 19, April 16 and May 21. All of these coffees will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford are scheduled to attend. The public is invited to attend to find out what is happening this year in the Kansas Legislature. These events are co-sponsored by Stevens County Economic Development,
IN THE Twenty-sixth JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and our Gold Members. Time is running out! It is again time to think about the accomplishments and selfless acts of many individuals in Stevens County. In an effort to acknowledge these individuals, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the citizens of Stevens County to make nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards for 2015. These awards will be presented to
the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in April 2016. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office or you can download the form from the Economic Development/Chamber Web site at Restevenscountyks.com. turn your nomination forms to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. You can bring them in to the office, mail them to 630 S. Main St., Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email
them to hugotonchamber@gmail.com . There are so many people in our community who think of others before themselves. If you know someone like this, be sure to nominate them for one of these awards! Nominations must be received in the Chamber office by Tuesday, March 1, 2016, to be considered. No anonymous nominations will be accepted. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLAN P. GRAGE a/k/a ALLAN PARKER GRAGE, Deceased. Case No. 2016-PR-10 Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to Chapter 59, Kansas Statutes Annotated
Constance K. Grage, Petitioner
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Constance K. Grage, an heir of Allan P. Grage a/k/a Allan Parker Grage, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRI RAE CULLISON, Deceased 15-PR-1 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Tara Shaddix, the duly appointed, qualified and acting representative of the Estate of Lorrie Rae Cullison, Deceased; praying that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the accounting be waived; the heirs be determined; the settlement agreement be approved; the Court approve the payment of pro-
fessional fees; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed, and upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before March 21st, 2016, at 10:00 am in Hugoton, in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. TARA SHADDIX, Petitioner LYNN KOEHN SC # 23139 The Koehn Law Firm L.L.C. 217 N. Washington Liberal, Kansas 67901 Attorney for Petitioner
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 18, 2016) 2t RESOLUTION NO. 2016-1
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-801 of the governing body of the City of Hugoton has determined that there exists within the corporate limits of the City, certain structures which are dangerous, unsafe and unfit for human use or habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazard of fire accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities or other conditions which render such structures unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City. It is thereby deemed necessary by the governing body to condemn and require or cause the repair, closing, demolition or removal of such structures in the manner provided by the Hugoton City Code.
Jon Peterson plays his guitar for the pedestrians on Main Street Tuesday evening, February 16. A little live music was appreciated by the patrons of downtown, and offered some lovely background music.
Allan P. Grage, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the Will be construed; and that the property described in that Petition be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of such day, in such Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place such cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.
NOTICE OF HEARING
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CONDEMNATION FOR THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 305 S. MAIN, HUGOTON, KANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT TWO (2), BLOCK TWENTY-SIX (26), CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; AND SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR THE OWNER, DANA SWAN, OR HER AGENT AND ANY LIENHOLDER OF RECORD AND ANY OCCUPANT OF SUCH STRUCTURE, TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
The Southwest Kansas State Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen for Long-Term Care facilities was in the top 27 in the State of Kansas for their Volunteer Service Hours to residents of their local nursing homes. From left to right back row are Connie Austin of Dodge City with 100 hours of service; Tava See of Scott City with 259 hours of service; Susan Edmonston of Protection with 244 hours of service, John Lightner of Garden City with 208 hours of service, Phyllis Stull of Ness City with 297 Hours of Service and Shirley Spangler of Garden City with 256 hours of service. Regional Ombudsman, Jan Scoggins of Dodge City is standing on the front left. Seated is Bill Steward of Ulysses with 192 hours of service. Verna Rundell of Syracuse, Alice Hughes of Larned, Elsie Nagel of Scott City, and Bill Proctor of Pratt were unable to attend but also received awards for their dedication to their local nursing homes.
The book drop at the front of the building is available 24 hours a day for returns of any type of material. LOCAL ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION This is the final week for the Local Artists’ Exhibition. You may view the exhibit during library hours until February 26 when the meeting room is not in use. Come in and see some of our talented local artists’ work. Artists, please pick up your work Saturday or sometime next week. Thank you! ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program “Fire It Up” will be over in less than a month. The program will run through Saturday, March 19. It’s so simple to participate - register today and begin reading. Turn in what you have read for prizes! Prizes will be awarded weekly. Winners’ names and the prizes they selected will be posted on the library’s Facebook page. Check it out at www.face book.com/StevensCounty Library!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes 3t on Thursday, February 18, 2016.)
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WHEREAS, the Hugoton City Inspector has carefully and fully examined the structure located at 305 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas; and based upon his examination, he has determined that the structure located at 305 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas, is dangerous, unsafe and unfit for human use or habitation due dilapidation and lack of repair and maintenance, that said structure contains defects which increase the hazard of fire accidents; that said structure lacks sanitary facilities and other conditions which renders such structure unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City; and it is the recommendation of the Hugoton City Inspector that the governing body of the City of Hugoton condemn the structure located at 305 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas, and require or cause the repair, demolition and/or removal of such structure, in the manner proved by the Hugoton City Code NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE KANSAS:
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HUGOTON,
Section 1. Based upon the recommendation of the Hugoton City Inspector, the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, should determine if the structure located at 305 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas, is dangerous, unsafe and unfit for human use or habitation due dilapidation and lack of repair and maintenance; and if said structure contains defects which increase the hazard of fire accidents; and if said structure lacks sanitary facilities and other conditions which render the structure to be unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City; and if based upon the recommendation of the Hugoton City Inspector, that the governing body of the City of Hugoton should condemn the structure and require or cause the repair, demolition and/or removal of such structure, in the manner provided by the Hugoton City Code. Section 2. On April 11, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., the governing body of the City of Hugoton, shall conduct a hearing to determine if the structure located at 305 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas, is dangerous, unsafe and unfit for human use or habitation due dilapidation and lack of repair and maintenance; and if said structure contains defects which increase the hazard of fire accidents; and if said structure lacks sanitary facilities and other conditions which render the structure to be unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the City; and if the governing body of the City of Hugoton should condemn such structure and require or cause the repair, demolition and/or removal of such structure, in the manner proved by the Hugoton City Code. Section 3. This Resolution shall be published in the Hugoton Hermes for two consecutive weeks, commencing February 18, 2016; and a copy of this Resolution shall be personally served upon the owner, Dana Swan. Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon its approval, adoption and publication. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 8th day of February, 2016. ATTEST: /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 18, 2016) 2t Results of the Market Study Analysis for Stevens County for the Assessment Year 2016
Values on specific properties may not follow the general trend because of changes in the property, correction of descriptive information or adjustment of values based on sales of similar properties.
Pursuant to L. 1991, CH279, SS2. A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 2.48% per year A study of the Commercial and Vacant Lot real estate market indicated that the market is stable with no general upward or downward trend.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 11, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA B. SHELTON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR8 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Mike Shelton and Richard Shelton, the CoExecutors of the Estate of Barbara B. Shelton, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of their acts, proceedings and accounts as Co-Executors, allowance for their
attorneys' fees and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the said decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 8th day of March, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. MIKE SHELTON RICHARD SHELTON Co-Executors and Petitioners TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for Co-Executors and Petitioners
Solution to February 18, 2016, puzzle
Kathryn has experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Alright Kathryn! You're doing great!
Carter and Hayden have experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Carter and Hayden!
Older men and women returning to school may be eligible for financial assistance Men and women over 50 who are considering returning to school may be eligible for financial assistance through various programs. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, older men and women who want to go back to school do not necessarily have to bankroll that expenditure on their own. AARP notes that the Inter-
nal Revenue Service offers tax breaks such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit that older students can take advantage of to lessen the blow of tuition costs, which have risen considerably since today’s men and women over 50 were in college. Older men and women may also be able to take ad-
vantage of 529 college savings accounts they opened for their children that their kids did not end up needing. AARP also notes that men and women over 50 who want to apply for financial aid must be prepared to enroll in more than one class and in more than just a continuing education program. More information is available at aarp.org.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVERETT EUGENE BURROWS, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR000011 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Donald Burrows, Administrator C.T.A. of the will and estate of Everett Eugene Burrows, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate and approval of a family settlement agreement, for approval of his acts and proceedings as Administrator C.T.A., for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also
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Stevens County Conservation Stewards are, left to right, Sherri Martin, Loren Seamen, Tom
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Left to right are Gayle Claggett, Stacey Carter, Sally Claggett, Jeannie Farrier, Richard Claggett, Anne Claggett Haehn, Jill Benson and Becky O’Neal.
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Hugoton FFA members serve at the annual Conservation Banquet. Members left to right are Kaleb Grubbs, Elias Mendoza, Emma
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THANK YOU Stevens County Conservation District’s 66th Annual Meeting A Thank You of Appreciation to the Hugoton Hermes for providing the “Conservation Edition“ each year. For all the extra time for interviews, photos and covering the banquet. And the year round “Agriculture Corner” public service announcements for the USDA Service Center customers.
Tron Stegman presents a plaque to Loren Seaman in appreciation of all his hard work for the Soil Conservation.
Loren Seamen presents Steve Harper, at center, with the Windbreak Award. Jack Rowden also presents Steve with the 2015 Kansas Bankers Association Windbreak Award.
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Air Rifle team brings home first place trophy again
Stevens County air rifle team earns their second first place in two years. Team members are Garrette Hinds, Raegan Hinds, McKenzie Hinds and Brookelynne Hinds.
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year-old group, Grace Dillinger finished third with her score of 258 and also earned a medal. For the 12to 14-year-old division, the first place medal was given to Garrette Hinds with his score of 468. Following closely behind in second place was McKenzie Hinds with her score of 435. In the senior 15to 18-year-old division, first place went to Brooke Hinds with her score of 486. This was a new high score for Brooke. This score also earned her the honor of “Top Shot Of The Day” with the highest score overall. Raegan Hinds finished with a score of 441, earning him fifth place. After all competition was over, the air rifle team was chosen according to the highest score. The Stevens County Air Rifle four-person Team consisting of Brooke Hinds, Raegan Hinds, McKenzie Hinds, and Garrette Hinds scored a total of 1830 with 27 bullseyes. This score earned them the first place trophy for the second year in a row.
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Saturday, February 20 Stevens County 4-H’ers participated in the Southwest Shootout in Sublette. The team competed in BB gun and air rifle competitions. In the eight- and nine-year-old BB gun division first place was taken by Elisha Staggers with a score of 301. Fourth place was claimed by Stanton Custer with a 277. Tobias Grubbs finished the competition with a score of 207, which earned him tenth place, and Channing Dillinger scored a 198, earning her an eleventh place finish. In the ten- and 11-year-old division, Grace Dillinger finished in twelfth place with her score of 277. Team members were then chosen by highest score. The five person BB Gun team of Elisha Staggers, Grace Dillinger, Stanton Custer, Tobias Grubbs, and Channing Dillinger finished fourth in the team division with a score of 1062. The air rifle competition was tough but Stevens County came out on top again. In the nine- to eleven-
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The State 4-H Horse Panarama was January 30 and 31, 2016 which is a compilation of various contests related to the Horse Project. Contests include: quiz bowl, hippology, public speaking presentations, photography and educational posters. There are educational activities for 4-Hers of all ages. Several youth from Stevens County and Southwest Kansas competed in the Panarama. The team comprised of Emma McClure and Toby McClure of Stevens County; Emily Headrick of Seward County and Hannah Saxon of Grant County placed third in the Senior Quiz Bowl Con-
test. The team comprised of Frances Gaskill of Stevens County and three members from Gray County placed fourth in the Open Hippology Contest. Gaskill and Faith Beesley both from Stevens County were also on Open Quiz teams that placed in the top eight. Headrick also placed first in the Photography contest. Other team members from Stevens County that participated in contests were Megan Newlon, Claire Clark and Sydney Beesley. Judy Parsons was the coach for the teams.
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KDA will host Agribusiness Development workshop in Dodge City Thursday, March 3 The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) will host an Agribusiness Development Workshop March 3, 2016, at the High Plains Journal, 1500 E Wyatt Earp in Dodge City from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. This workshop will provide Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses with resources, current business development and organizational contacts to assist with startups or expansions. The KDA Division of Agriculture Marketing received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant to help fund this workshop. Established in the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant is a program intended to help with technical assistance, training and other activities to allow small businesses in rural areas to expand. “Agriculture, food and food processing accounts for 11,345 jobs or 50 percent of the workforce in Ford County,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “With more information and education, Kansas’ small and rural agribusinesses will be better prepared to serve as economic engines for rural
Kansas, and we encourage farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the region to attend this session.” Featured speakers at the event will include Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation, Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Department of Commerce, Network Kansas, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Small Business Development Center, USDA, Culinary Incubator at Elk Plaza, Red Tractor and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will also host additional agribusiness development workshops in the following areas: March 10 in Colby and March 24 in Marion. KDA is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. This workshop will provide support and assistance to help make Kansas businesses more successful. To RSVP, email your name and workshop location to events@kda.ks.gov. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Local 4-H members attend the State 4-H Panarama. Pictured are, left to right, back row. Megan Newlon, Frances Gaskill, Sydney Beesley and Claire Clark. In the front row are Emily Headrick (Seward), Hannah Saxon (Grant), Faith Beesley, Judy Parsons, Toby McClure and Emma McClure.
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McKenzie Hinds takes second while brother Garrette Hinds earns first place in their age division, representing Stevens County at the shooting competition in Sublette Saturday.
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New partnership provides landowner assistance in range health improvements The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, in cooperation with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, Ranchland Trust of Kansas, and Kansas Grazing Coalition, are excited to announce a new partnership designed to assist landowners with range management and improvement projects. Termed the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newly-formed partnership will aim to improve overall range health in the Smoky Hills region of Kansas by providing costshare assistance to landowners. The Smoky Hills are important to cattle producers and numerous wildlife species, but both are being threatened by invasive trees, noxious weeds and other sources of degradation. The RCPP seeks to address some of these issues and ultimately improve the health of Smoky Hill rangelands. The RCPP will focus on 16 counties within the core of
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