Volume 127, Number 9
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Kelling reports “We have a baby!!” over the radio “We have a baby.” Those were the words EMS Director Rodney Kelling said over the radio when he arrived at the Araiza residence in response to an emergency call January 31, 2014. There are not many fathers nowadays who can boast the fact their name appears on their child’s birth certificate as attending physician/midwife but that is what happened to Diego Araiza. January 31, pregnant Katie woke up about 1:30 in the morning feeling pressure but no contractions. They called the hospital about an hour later and spoke to a nurse. Since Katie was not having contractions, the nurse told them not to come yet and to call back at 4:00 a.m. Katie called back at 4:00 a.m. and reported she would be coming by ambulance and was pretty sure she would already have the baby, to which the nurse replied, “Oh, ---!”
Proud Daddy Diego gazes at his little miracle Adyliegh Beth as EMS Director Kelling prepares to award him with his pink stork pin. Daddy Diego said he heard Katie yell for him from the bathroom. He went in to see about her and had her lay down on the floor since her water had broken. He laid her down and took a “peek down there” and saw the baby was crowning. After pushing once or twice the baby was out and in Daddy’s arms. EMS director Rodney Kelling arrived just a few minutes after the birth and assessed the scene.
Daddy was suctioning the mouth, according to Kelling, “doing it by the book”. Daddy was “pretty calm” and had done a “real excellent job”, said Kelling. Kelling said it was an EMS tradition that when someone takes part in a delivery they are given a stork pin. Kelling said to Dad, “Tonight we present you with a pink stork pin.” Adyliegh Beth Araiza is the couple’s second child. Continued on page 5
Conservation District boasts another great banquet The Stevens County Conservation District Appreciation Banquet and sixty-fourth Annual Business Meeting took place Saturday, February 22, 2014. The meal was catered by Hunny’s BBQ courtesy of Citizens State Bank and Lindsey Denton’s Eagle Choir provided the entertainment. The poster contest awards were presented to the winners. This year’s theme was “Where is Your Watershed?” Board members for the year were elected and remain the same: Tron Stegman, Chairman; Loren Seaman, Vice-Chair; Seth Gillespie, Treasurer; Luke Grubbs, Supervisor; Tom Lahey, Supervisor and Sherri Martin, District Manager. This year’s Distinguished Service Award was given to Sharon Concannon for her many committee services. Just a few named during the Stevens County Conservation District’s Appreciation
Campbell heads to State Bradley Campbell is headed to State in Salina this weekend after finishing third at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Wrestling Tournament in Colby. The Hugoton High School wrestling team traveled to Colby for competiton Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22. The team placed fourteenth at the tournament. Bradley was the only Hugoton wrestler to place at the tournament. He placed at 195 pounds. He was also named Warrior of the Week. Wrestling will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday morning in Salina. Continued on page 7
Commissioners talk highways and right-of-ways The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, February 18, 2014 instead of their usual Monday morning due to Presidents’ Day Monday. All members, James Bell, Pat Hall and Dave Bozone, were present. Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a
later date. The commissioners’ agenda was light. It included: 8:30 - Bills; 9:00 Black Hills Energy; 9:30 Tony Martin; 10:00 - Bids for Health Department vehicles; 10:30 - KDOT Mike Moriarty; 11:00 Teresa Colontonio with Moscow Recreation; and 12:00 - Lunch. When this reporter arrived at approximately 8:45 the commissioners were talking with the representative from Black Hills. They are planning to put in a gas line, which will help accomodate
Abengoa. He explained they need to work out an agreement with the county for a right-of-way along Road 12. When needed, Abengoa can use more natural gas than the whole City of Hugoton. Black Hills can only supply a third of this now. They are working with private owners for right-ofways also, but just in case would like to get it from the county also. Abengoa needs the gas by around March 15. Tony Martin came in and looked over
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No public comment to proposed airport land acquisition
Chairman Tron Stegman awards Sharon Concannon with the Distinguished Service Award at the Conservation Banquet. Banquet were St Helen’s Altar Society, Pheasant Heaven Charities, Sorority Preceptor Delta Lambda, Dee Leonard Scholarship Committee, PEO, and Medical Foundation.
The Kansas Bankers Award for Windbreaks was given to Lewis and Grace Wheeler. The award for Grasslands was given to Ron and Pat DeGarmo.
President of Kansas State University Dr. Schulz is speaker Great Plains Gas Compression, Inc. was proud to host Dr. Kirk Schulz, President of Kansas State University as guest speaker at their regular February Safety and Operations Meeting Friday, February 21 at Stevens County Fairgrounds in Hugoton. GPGC HR Manager Ms. Deb Bushee began the meeting addressing employees and guests with an informal explanation of the GPGC safety meeting protocol. Ms. Bushee then introduced Great Plains Gas Compression Company President, Mr. Jim Wilson to those in attendance. Following an introduction of special guests, Jim noted that it wasn’t often
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Dr. Kirk Schulz, President of Kansas State University that Hugoton was fortunate enough to host a speaker of this caliber and explained how Dr. Schulz came to be a guest speaker for the GPGC group via a friend and associate Mr. John Morgan. Jim then introduced Dr. Kirk Schulz to employees and guests.
As the thirteenth President of Kansas State University of Manhattan, Dr. Schulz is also a very distinguished professor in the field of chemical engineering. Dr. Schulz came to Kansas State in May of 2009. In the time that Dr. Schulz has been at KState he has spearheaded the K-State 2025 campaign planning process that will put Kansas State University in the Top 50 Public Research Universities and schools. In addition to his involvement in the future development of K-State, Dr. Schulz is also involved in Boy Scouts of America, the National Eagle Scout Association
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There was a public meeting at the Hugoton Municipal Airport Thursday, February 20, to discuss land acquisition to extend runway 13/31. Joe Trnka of Kirkham Michael presented the environment assessment for the proposed changes. The Hugoton Municipal Airport has an Airport Reference Category of B-II which includes multi-engine turboprop and business jet classes. The Aviation Demand Forecast in the 2008 Airport Layout Plan Update determined the future critical aircraft family at the Hugoton Municipal Airport is in the B-II category. Currently the primary runway is sufficient
for B-II aircraft but the secondary runway is not and can only accommodate aircraft from the A-I family. In order to accommodate anticipated aircraft operations, it is proposed to widen and extend the secondary runway so that it, too, can accommodate B-I and B-II aircraft. There are currently no plans to extend the primary runway. In order to lengthen the secondary runway, the Hugoton Municipal Airport proposes to buy land from the adjacent farm field directly to the east of the airport. These changes are proposed over a 20-year period. The assessment determined environmental im-
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pact associated with the proposed project, even if considered with the other projects currently in the area such as Kansas Dairy Ingredients and Abengoa, would be minimal. There was no public comment.
James N. Bell files for Commissioner Filings for public office is continuing. Republican incumbant candidate James N. Bell has filed again for Stevens County Commissioner District 1. Deadline to file for Commissioner is June 2, 2014 at 12:00 noon.
Bay, Jamaica the end of January when Rodney and Ruthanna Ray flew south to escape a bit of the cold. Thanks Rodney and Ruthanna!!!
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Obituaries Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. 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. 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 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426. ***SCHEDULE CHANGE*** Hugoton Aglow will meet
March 1 for the February meeting. The March meeting is scheduled for March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Now through February 24 - Submit your idea for the 2014 Stevens County Fair theme to Stevens County Fair Association, PO Box 356, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email to stvnfair@pld.com. Include your name and address with your entry. Entries must be received by February 24. Now through February 28 - Stop by the Stevens County Library to view the Local Artists’ Exhibition in the Community Room. Now through March 1 - Dog taxes are due at the City of Hugoton with no penalty. February 27 - Moscow Grade School Preschool outreach program at the Stevens County Library at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! - Basketball camp from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. for third through sixth grades sponsored by Rolla Recreation Commission and the high school basketball coaches and teams. February 28-March 1
- Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Health and Environment will host a Farmers’ Market Conference at the Downtown Ramada Hotel and Convention Center in Topeka. Register or find more information at fromthelandofkansas.com. February 28 - Stevens County Library will host Hugoton’s ECDC KinderPrep classes for Storytime at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. - Stevens County Library will host a kids’ movie beginning at 3:35 p.m. Beginning in March - Project Hope will be open from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoons at 1030 S. Main. March 1 - Deadline to submit applications to be an intern for U.S. Senator Jerry Moran in his Washington, D.C. or Kansas offices. Applications are available at www.moran.senate.gov. Submit required materials to internships@moran.senate.gov. For questions, please contact Senator Moran’s office at internships@moran.senate.gov or call 202-224-6521 and request to speak with the Intern Coordinator. March 2
Cheryl Miller of Hugoton to help defray medical and travel costs. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. For more information call Toni Bradford at 5982400 or Sara Cross at 5443850. - Opening reception for student artists’ exhibit at Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. - Rolla/Richfield United Methodist Churches will combine services to listen to one of Rolla’s graduate, Clint Price and wife Evelyn share their message of redemption at 10:00 a.m. at the Rolla UMC.
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March 2-29 - Baker Arts Center will host local student artists’ work at their facility at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. Museum hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. March 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m. - Stevens County Hospital’s Board of Directors will meet in the hospital community room at 5:30 p.m. - International Pancake Day Talent Show finals at the Liberal High School.
Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon. Memorials in memory of Tom can be made to a charity of choice and will be accepted at the Bunch – Roberts Fu-
neral Home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, Ok. 73942. Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.bunch roberts.com.
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Kenneth Akins Former Moscow resident Kenneth Earl Akins passed from this life Friday, February 14, 2014 at the age of 69.
Born March 15, 1944 in Ada, Ok., he was the son of Clyde Leonard Akins and Don Dean Hardwick. Kenny loved his family, friends and life. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country for eight years. Those preceding Mr. Akins in death were his parents; son Aaron Douglas Akins; his wife Cyndee Davis Akins;
Twila Bell Death has claimed the life of Twila Jean Bell, age 73, of Enid, Ok. Mrs. Bell passed from this life Friday, February 21, 2014 in Enid.
Thomas “Tom” Hammerschmidt Word has been received of the death of Thomas "Tom" 61, of Hammerschmidt, Keyes, Ok. Mr. Hammerschmidt passed away Monday afternoon, February 24, 2014 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. The son of Joseph Hammerschmidt and the former Matilda Kuhn, he was born May 13, 1952 in Hays. Tom graduated from Victoria Kansas High School with the Class of 1971. He worked as a self-employed truck driver living in Moscow, Hugoton and Elkhart before moving to Keyes in 2007. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Boise City, Ok. Tom and Rhonda Ann Williams were united in marriage July 7, 2007 in Guymon, Ok. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Ernie, Bob, Leo and Pete Hammerschmidt; and one sister, Roseann Hidel. Survivors include his wife Rhonda Hammerschmidt of the home; two sons, Travis Hammerschmidt and Seth Hammerschmidt and wife Ashley, all of Elkhart; two stepchildren, Stephanie Betts of Lubbock, Tx. and Brian Barnum of Oklahoma City, Ok.; his six grandchildren, Devan and Sunnie Hammerschmidt, Addison and Landri Betts, and Lola and Isaac Barnum; two brothers, Leon Hammerschmidt and Bill
Hammerschmidt, both of Plainville; and five sisters, Alice Arnold of Hutchinson, Elaine Sunley of Hays, Mary Hammersmith of Hutchinson, JoAnn Jacobs of LaCrosse and Theresa Convoy of Topeka. A Rosary/Wake service is planned for Friday evening, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart. Mass of Christian Burial will follow Saturday morning, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Joan of Arc with Father Bill H. Pruett, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Elkhart Cemetery. Services are under the care of the Bunch –
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for February 17 through February 23. Fire Department Hugoton Station Thursday, February 20 8:04 a.m. dispatched to 318 West City Limits for an
unauthorized / unreported control burn. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Two medical runs and one transfer.
She was born to Floyd King and the former Mildred Thorne October 25, 1940 in Grafton, Ne. Twila attended York Nebraska public schools and graduated from York High School in 1958. She then attended Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, Ok., where she met Roy Herren. They were married July 31, 1960, and son Marvin and daughter Jolene were born to the union. Following Roy’s tragic death in 1963, Twila returned to York. July 22, 1972, she married Gary Bell of Beatrice, Ne., and a daughter, Cheryl Jean Bell was born.
Mrs. Bell loved working with people, she was employed by JM Mcdonalds and Brown Shoe Fit until she became a bank teller, working in Great Bend and Hugoton. She retired after 19 years. She loved being a homemaker, working with her flowers, camping and traveling. Twila loved listening to Christian music and was active in the Enid First Church of the Nazarene. Twila is survived by her husband Gary; three children, Marvin Herren of Owensboro, Ky., Jolene Cannon of Dodge City and Cheryl Scannapieco of Wichita; her eleven grandchildren; brother Doug King of Lincoln, Ne.; and her two sisters, Norma Pohl of York and Marlene Woodard of Lincoln. Those preceding her in death were her parents and first husband Roy Herren. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, February 26, at Enid First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Bruce Johnson officiating. Arrangements were by Anderson - Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorials may be made to Enid First Church of the Nazarene. Guestbook is available at www.andersonburris.com.
Lois Heeren
CORRECTION The 2014 Winter Homecoming Court includes, front row left to right, Crownbearer Autry Sullivan, Noel Camacho, Alex Duarte, Pedro Ordonez, Edgar Villa, Zane Littell and Ali Cornelsen; standing are Parker Titus, Zack Leininger,
Marissa Shuck, Micah Baehler, Slade Shuck, Sarah Martin, King Maverick Mills, Queen Bailey Haynes, Adam
Scott, Taylor Fiss, Melissa Fabela, Reid Davis and Ross Davis. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.
The death of Lois Elaine Heeren has been learned. Mrs. Heeren passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Liberal Good Samaritan Society in Liberal. She was 75.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 17, 2014 • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Jefferson, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Found Bicycle, 300 Block of South Jefferson, Sergeant Johnson • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, February 18, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Fight, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, February 19, 2014 • Barking Dog, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Person, 200 Block of West Fourth, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Barking Dog, Unable to Make Contact with Owner, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Activity, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Investigated, Officer Lamatsch
and his brother Preston Akins. Kenny leaves to mourn, his daughters, Mary Dawn Pate and husband Brian of Monett, Mo., Shirley White and husband Randy of Moscow and Nicole Anderson of Cutbank, Mt.; his sons, Frankie Bell and Shannon Bell of Allen, Ok.; his sisters Altha Edens and Peggy Green of Allen; his brothers, Harold Akins of Allen and Larry Akins of Galveston, Tx.; grandchildren, Joey Trump, Matt Trump, Travis White, Rebecca White, Coyt Bell, Kayd Bell, Ford Bell, Terry Guardipee, Brandeon Molenda and Bridger Molenda; his great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a celebration of his life in Allen, Ok. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, 2014 • Dogs at Large, 600 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Washington, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 500 Block of East Sixth, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson Friday, February 21, 2014 • Cable Down, 100 Block of South Jefferson, Notified the City, Officer Crane Saturday, February 22, 2014 • Civil Disagreement, 500 Block of West Tenth, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 300 Block of West Seventh, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, February 23, 2014 • Dog at Large, 100 Block of North Main, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 1000 Block of South Main, Investigated, Officer Crane
CORRECTION: Last week the 2014 Winter Homecoming King was incorrectly identified. Maverick Mills and Bailey Haynes will reign over Hugoton High School as Homecoming King and Queen. We apologize for this oversight.
Born October 10, 1938 on a farm in rural Charter Oak, Ia., Lois was the daughter of August Namanny and the former Ellen Marie Nordin. At the age of two she moved to Crawford County, Ia. and later attended a rural school. May 6, 1965, Lois married Hubert Heeren in Preston, Mn. Lois had worked at various restaurants working as a prep cook and waitress until her marriage and then traveled for 29 years working for several different carnivals. Survivors include her husband; two sisters, Helen Weibrandt Denison of Iowa
and Beverly Christiansen of Dunlop, Ia.; and her many nieces and nephews. Those preceding her in death were her parents and three brothers, James, Harold and Herbert Namanny. Graveside services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Independence Cemetery north of Turpin, Ok. with Rev. Les Bussell presiding. Memorial contributions can be sent to Good Samaritan Society - Liberal in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned. Song of Songs 8:7
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Lindsey Denton directed the Hugoton Elementary School’s Eagle Choir at the Stevens County Conservation District Appreciation
Banquet. The talented singers’ performance was truly entertaining for the banquet guests.
Conservation Poster Contest winners proudly gather at the Stevens County Conservation Banquet February 22. Each student creatively
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illustrated this year’s theme, “Where is your watershed?” Congratulations to all these talented young artists!
FFA members serving at the Soil Conservation Banquet Saturday are Mariah Reynolds, Austin Nordyke and Anna Rome. Citizens State Bank president Jack Rowden presents to Grace and Lewis Wheeler the Kansas Bankers Award for Windbreak for 2013.
Ron DeGarmo, extreme left, and Pat DeGarmo, extreme right, accept the Grassland Award from Loren Seaman representing the Stevens County Conservation Board.
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The Stevens County Conservation District Board Members take a moment from planning and organizing for a quick picture. Left to right
are Loren Seaman, Luke Grubbs, Seth Gillespie, Tron Stegman, District Manager Sherri Martin, and Tom Lahey.
Commissioners Continued from page 1 the map and plan also. The Black Hills rep said Abengoa will not be using this much gas constantly. Black Hills will also need somewhere to put the pipe and wondered if they could just put it along the ditch. Commissioners did not like that idea. They suggested storing it at the asphalt plant. Tony said that would work, as did the Black Hills person. Bob advised right-of-ways have been given for the Gibson road. Thea Schnittker brought in the bids for the counter tops. Tony Martin from Road and Bridge came in to give his report. He said the grant for the safety edge of blacktop needs signatures from the commissioners. Tony said they have been graveling roads. He talked about switching road oil to save some money. He does not like it because it is very dangerous to work with. Tony’s department was commended by Linda Stalcup for the work they have been doing at the manor and hospital. Tony also talked about a meeting he is going to and invited any of the commissioners. They did get their grader fixed and back from Murphys. Tony talked about having to fix the road around Abengoa. Road D will have to have about a two inch lift added at a cost of close to $170,000. The roads are being really torn up by extra truck traffic. Discussion continued about the businesses west of town and some problems that need to be taken care of. Bob Johnson will send out letters. Ted Heaton came in with his report. He promises a story for the paper of recent
activity by the Sheriff’s Department. Motion was made and passed to accept the bid for the counter top. Bids were opened for the two vehicles for the Health Department. Motion was made to rescind the motion that was made before for the amount of the encumbrance for the health department. Motion was then made and passed for the amount of the encumbrance for the Health Department needed for the vehicles. Motion was made and passed to accept the bids from Ghumm’s Auto Center. Next on the agenda was Mike Moriarty with KDOT. Members of the Hugoton City Council came in to hear this part of the meeting, as did members of Kirkham Michael. Mr. Moriarty talked about the highway improvements leading past KDI east of Hugoton. They need the commissioners to approve the plan which will provide a left and right turning lane. The turning lanes would also accommodate any future businesses in that area. The costs of the highway project will be paid for 100% by KDOT except for the right-ofway costs. The bills will be sent to the county and reimbursed by KDOT. The city annexation does not include the state right-of-way. This will not be an issue since KDOT will be paying. Bob Johnson said he wanted to address the issue of the highway going into the city and if it needed to be looked into. Mike said he saw no problems but would talk to their attorney about it as the agreement is with the county. They will be in touch together with Wayne Tate, Bob Johnson and the
KDOT attorney. Commissioners asked about the possibility of any negotiations for more entryways. Moriarty said it is very unlikely. Start time for the project depends upon design time, it could possibly be this year. Commissioners asked if more businesses came into the area, would this bring a need for another traffic study and possibly the need for more entries? Moriarty said their studies show this plan will handle this possibility. Mike was asked if there will be a need for any more rightof-way from the county. He said maybe from the south side but not north. The south is not county property. The commissioners emphasized they want the frontage road straightened out. It is encroaching on property lines. Kirkham Michael representatives said it looks like a south ditch shared with the highway may fix the problem. Bob confirmed the contract seems to be a standard contract. He advised to accept it with the understanding of working out the city involvement details. Motion was so made and passed. The commissioners assumed asphalt will be the material to be used - and were correct. In conversation it was mentioned Main Street will be worked on in 2015, and Eleventh Street will be worked on in late 2014 or early 2015. Teresa Colontonio from the Moscow Recreation came in to request the remaining funds given to them earlier. Pam asked for copies of bills and receipts, then the rest of the funds will be given to them. This was no problem. Meeting adjourned.
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Leann Akins claims first place with her photo, entitled “Sunset over Elevators,” at the February meeting of the Camera Club.
Annual seatbelt enforcement campaign runs from now through March 7
Kelvin Heitman wins second at the Hugoton Camera Club with “Rainbow Pump”.
Beginning February 24, and running through March 7, 2014, the Kansas Highway Patrol will participate in an annual seatbelt enforcement campaign around area high schools. The SAFE initiative
NEW SCHEDULE
Trinity Baptist Church 516 Northeast Ave Hugoton, KS
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:45 a.m.
Everyone welcome!
! Rev. Larry Bradford
“Sky over Moscow”, captured by Lowell Stanley, took third place in this month’s Camera Club contest.
Interim Pastor
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You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
March 2 Hugoton UMC
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
March 9 Moscow UMC Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON
FAITH LUTHERAN
409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. 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 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.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
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 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
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.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
“Seatbelts Are For Everyone” is a program administered by the students of the high school they attend. Currently, 54 counties totaling 124 schools participate in the program statewide. In 2012, according to Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, Kansas tragically lost 43 teens in vehicle crashes, 74% of whom were not properly restrained. The KDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology is hosting this two-week awareness campaign in hopes of decreasing that number, and increasing seatbelt usage. KDOT and law enforcement partners across the state have spent over 20 years educating Kansas teens on the dangers of driving without a seatbelt. In 2013, the observed seat belt rate for the ages of 15-17 was 81%. To put this into perspective, the rate for the same age group was 61% in 2008-09. This program is making a difference for our youths. “Troopers will be working with local law enforcement partners in an aggressive campaign focused around area schools to educate and enforce seat belt laws,” said Colonel Ernest E. Garcia, Superintendent of the Patrol. “Seatbelts have been proven to save lives and prevent injuries and our goal is to make sure all young drivers buckle up.” For the two-week enforcement period, State Troopers and other law enforcement officers will be extra- vigilant when patrolling around schools. There should be no surprise when it comes to this enforcement initiative and officers will be targeting motorists who refuse to obey traffic laws. Anyone caught not properly restrained will be issued a citation.
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Nease-Drew Abbey Nease of Elkhart and Jesse Drew of Dermot are happy to announce their engagement and forth coming wedding. Abbey is the daughter of Dawn and Debbie Nease of Elkhart and the granddaughter of Gladys Nease of Hugoton. Jesse is the son of Dave and Gayle Otis of Ulysses and the late Monte Drew. He is the grandson of Retta Thrall of Rolla and Betty Drew of Hutchinson.
Harper - Beall Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harper of Hugoton are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsie Dawn Harper, to Cody Cooper Beall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Beall of Fall River. Proud grandparents of the bride-elect are Alfred and Dorothy Harper of Hugoton and the late J.B. and Jane Bohannan of Liberal. Proud grandparents of the groom-to-be are Darlene Ingalls and the late Robert Ingalls of Wichita; and Dean Beall and the late Barbara Williams of Wichita. The bride-elect graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, attended physical therapy school at Rockhurst University and is employed by Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The groom is currently working in the Greater Kansas City area for Arco National Construction. The wedding is planned for April 2014 in the Kansas City area where the couple will reside. Chelsie is a 2004 graduate of Hugoton High School and Cody is a 2000 graduate from Fredonia High School.
KDOT requests comments on STIP The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on the amendment of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) FY 14-17. The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The list of project(s) being amended to the STIP is located at www.ksdot. org/burProgProjMgmt/STIP/stip111 7/StipHome1117.asp The amendment of the STIP requires a public comment period of 14 days, which concludes March 5, 2014. To make comment on this STIP amendment, contact KDOT’s Bureau of Pro-
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Matt Johnson talks about his latest trip to South Africa at Chamber Luncheon The Hugoton Chamber met for their monthly luncheon February 18, 2014. After the welcome, Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn gave an update about upcoming Chamber events. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Steve Alford will return to Hugoton for a Legislative Update Saturday, March 15, in the library meeting room at 4:00 p.m. A major issue is the designation of the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species which could significantly im-
pact the state. The Chamber banquet is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, in Memorial Hall. Attendees will be treated to dinner music provided by high school and middle school piano students and entertainment after dinner will be provided by a magician/mentalist. Curtis Crawford presented the “Marketing Minute”. He spoke about Lifetime Customer Value, helping businesses determine the value of a customer and how to deter-
mine how much to spend to gain new customers or retain current customers. Information presented also included a metric to determine how healthy a business is. Matt Johnson spoke about his latest trip to South Africa, his eighth as a representative for his employer Seaboard Foods. He has worked for Seaboard for 15 years and is currently in charge of buying feed and grain. Seaboard has a large presence in Africa, mostly with flour mills. Their largest trad-
ing office is in Durban, South Africa. While he was there, he and his wife Nancy toured some of the national parks. They viewed the Big Five, which include elephants, water buffalo, lions, leopards and rhinoceros. Matt reported Africa time is very slow. There is no hurry. Also, wages are low in Africa for many people. The meeting adjourned. The next Chamber Luncheon will be March 18, 2014.
Hugoton City Council meets in County Commissioner’s chambers Hugoton City Council met February 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Stevens County Commissioners’ chambers. As a quorum was not present, the meeting was not convened as a city council meeting. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Councilmen Dean Banker and Dan Corpening. Councilmen Shannon Crawford, Mike Eshbaugh and Tron Stegman were absent. Others present
were County Commissioners Jim Bell, Dave Bozone and Pat Hall; County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Robert Johnson, Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie, KDOT officials Mike Moriarity, Chuck Oldaker and Larry Thompson; Kirkham Michael’s Jon Halbgewachs, Hugoton Hermes reporter RoGlenda Coulter, Roger Lynch and Tony Martin. Those in attendance listened to a presentation by KDOT and Kirkham Michael regarding the proposed highway improvements to K-51 to
Tumbleweeds invade the city limits last week. At the end of Sixth Street and City Limits road the tumbleweeds blocked the road except for a
accommodate increased traffic for Kansas Dairy Ingredients and future traffic for the rest of the Stevens County Industrial Park. The economic development project will consist of construction of an eastbound left-turn lane on K-51 at Kennedy Street, a westbound right-turn lane on K-51 at Kennedy Street, a southbound left-turn on Kennedy Street, K-51, and installation of intersection lighting. Since the city recently annexed the Stevens County Industrial Park but did not annex the highway right-of-way, the construc-
small trail through. The chain link fence to the north of the street was almost invisible due to the number of tumbleweeds stuck to it.
Baby Continued from page 1 She is welcomed into the
David Bozone stands in front of the giant stack of tumbleweeds that accumulates in and around his corrals.
family by her brother Gaven Araiza and her parents Diego and Katie Araiza. She was born 20 inches long and weighed in at eight pounds and one ounce. On her birth certificate, it states she was delivered by Diego Araiza at her home. Her grandparents are Mike and Terry Shelton and Martin and Ceseria Araiza.
Safety Meeting Continued from page 1 and serves on several boards including the Cereal Food Processors, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, Kansas Bioscience Authority, and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Dr. Schulz told the audience this was his first visit to “western” Kansas and to Hugoton. He discussed the future plans for Kansas State University, growth in outreach programs, along with student numbers and stats. Dr. Schulz noted there are 25,000 Kansas State University students on three campuses: Salina, Manhattan and the new campus in Olathe, as well as opportu-
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nity for online/distance learning. As plans for future growth continues, he commented that last year the university raised over 152 million dollars in private funds for buildings, scholarships, etc. Dr. Schulz explained that when he took over as university president the school had a fundraising account of about 80 million a year and has since doubled that amount. Dr. Schulz proudly noted that K-State is currently the number one choice for Kansas high school graduates and that approximately 80% of the undergraduate Kansas State student body are Kansas students. Along the growth and expansion of many departments within the Kansas State University curriculum, Dr. Schulz noted that Manhattan, Kansas, itself offers a variety of things to the public and to the educators and students living there. He ended his presentation with information about the NBADF National Bio Agri Defense Facility that is slated for construction in Manhattan near the K-State campus. This facility is to be a 1.2 billion dol-
Great Plains Gas Compression Company President Jim Wilson lar federal project in Manhattan which will help the United States protect the nation’s food supply against bio terrorism. This is expected to be a five-year project and is projected to be operational by 2020, operated by the US Department of Agriculture for the Department of Homeland Security. Following his presentation, Dr. Schulz took questions from the audience, and then the meeting was adjourned. The group enjoyed a BBQ luncheon catered by Oklahoma Smoke BBQ and provided by Foley Equipment.
tion project agreement would still be between the county and KDOT. The city will need to be included in an agreement for the portion of the project that would connect with city streets.
Baker Arts Center plans to host local students’ art The Baker Arts Center is pleased to host the Twentyfifth Annual Area High School Art Exhibit. The nine area High Schools participating this year are Liberal, Elkhart, Garden City, Hugoton, Stanton County - Johnson, South Gray at Montezuma, Satanta, Hooker and Guymon, Ok. Everyone is invited to come by the center to view the wonderful works created by area art students during the school year. This year’s sponsor, Community Bank of Liberal, will be presenting eight students with Distinguished Merit Awards in recognition of their talents. The student’s artwork will be displayed beginning March 2–29 for everyone to enjoy. An opening reception for this exhibit will be March 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please come by Baker Arts Center at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Center is also open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays for this exhibit. The center is closed Sundays and Mondays. Submitted by the Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing in Liberal.
Matt Johnson speaks at the Chamber luncheon February 18. Matt discusses his latest trip to South Africa, his eighth as a representative for his employer Seaboard Foods.
Trinity Baptist Church changes Sunday morning services times Trinity Baptist Church is pleased to announce a change in their Sunday morning service times. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 a.m. and worship service will now begin at 10:45 a.m. Interim Pastor Larry Bradford and the congregation at Trinity, located at First Street and Northeast Avenue in Hugoton, extend an invitation to everyone to join them for Bible study and worship each Sunday. For more information about Trinity and available ministries, contact Pastor
Bradford at the church, 5442355 or his cell at 544-9492.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 13, 2014) 3t All trailer houses being moved into Stevens County must be 1994 or newer and must be inspected by the zoning administrator of Stevens County . The Stevens County zoning regulations were adopted in 1995. If you have any questions about the regulations please call Roger Lynch, 620544-2541 or 620-544-3953. Roger E. Lynch, Stevens County Zoning Administrator
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The Eagles were fired up Friday night during their game at Goodland. From the beginning the Hugoton boys played their game and managed to outrun and outshoot the Cowboys. Like most games the game bounced back and forth during the first quarter but when the Eagles turned the game their way there was no looking back. By half time Hugoton had a nine-point advantage and stretched that lead to a 63 to 51 win. Hugoton got the ball on the jump and was first on the board with a two-point basket by Reid Davis. Reid had a good night, leading his team in points with ten for the night along with a pair of rebounds and one steal. Goodland was next on the board and managed to get a two-point jump over the Eagles early in the quarter. The Eagles fought back and, with less than three minutes left in the quarter, Parker Titus dropped a three-point field goal to take back the lead. Parker was the second big point maker for the night scoring nine points during the game. The first quarter ended with Logan Frederick hitting a three-point shot less than two seconds before the buzzer. First quarter was Hugoton on top, 13 to 9. The second quarter started with the Cowboys trying to get a rally going. Goodland came out and landed a three-point basket, bringing them to within one point of the Eagles. It was the Eagles however who got the rally going, after Ulises Armendariz scored for the Eagles.
The Eagles had a great night last Tuesday, February 18, when they hosted the Ulysses Tigers. Hugoton fell behind in the first half trailing 21 to 25 going into the third quarter. The Eagles came back strong in the third quarter taking an eightpoint lead by the end of the quarter. Ulysses started fouling early in the final quarter hoping to slow the Eagles’ scoring. The strategy did not work and at the end of the game Hugoton had added another win, 58 to 47. Tuesday’s game started with Reid Davis jumping against Jason Borthwick of Ulysses. The Tigers got the ball on the jump but could not make the first points. The game was only a minute and 14 seconds in when Ross Davis was fouled
game, Goodland began to foul in an attempt to shut the Eagles down. Hugoton, however, has some good free throw shooters and the attempt was not good for the Cowboys. The game
ended with Hugoton leading 63 to 51. The Eagles traveled to Holcomb Tuesday and will travel to Lakin Friday. Game will start at 8:00 p.m.
and scored the first point for Hugoton. Kevin Watkins added another two points before the Tigers added their first points. Ulysses took over the quarter and did not allow the Eagles to score until only 47 seconds were left in the quarter. Parker Titus added two free throws, followed by two free throws by Zack Leininger. The quarter ended with Hugoton down, 7 to 16. Watkins threw the ball in to Ulises Armendariz to start the second quarter and within fifteen seconds, Armendariz scored a basket for Hugoton. The game rocked back and forth with the Eagles making up some needed points. Leininger added five points in the quarter, along with points from other
Eagles bringing the home team to 21 while Ulysses ended the quarter at 25. Despite Ulysses bringing the ball in to start the second half, it was Jeison Rodriguez who scored the first two points of the fourth quarter. A minute later Reid Davis made a fast lay up after getting the ball and racing down court. For the first time since the first minutes of the game Hugoton had tied the Tigers with 25 to 25. Hugoton would lose the lead a couple of more times before the quarter would end. The turning point of the game would come in this quarter with one minute and 16 seconds left. Titus scored a three-point field goal, giving the home team the lead. Leininger added two free throws followed
by another three-point field goal at the buzzer. Hugoton went into the final quarter leading 43 to 35. Ulysses sent the ball in to start the final quarter and quickly added a three-point field goal. Rodriguez answered the Tigers’ three with a twopoint for Hugoton. Halfway through the quarter Ulysses started fouling trying to stop the Eagles’ rally. Their attempt was not successful as the Eagles added 15 points. Leininger led the team with 11 points and seven rebounds followed by Titus with ten points. Reid Davis scored four points along with six rebounds and three steals and Rodriguez had nine points, three rebounds and two steals.
Long trip to Goodland is worth it for Lady Eagles A long trip home is always sweeter after a win and that is how the Lady Eagles and their fans felt after Friday’s game at Goodland. Hugoton and Goodland battled to the very last second and when that final buzzer sounded, the Lady Eagles had squeaked out the win 41 to 39. The Lady Eagles started the game by sending Ana Pena to the center circle to jump against the Lady Cowgirl. Hugoton got the ball and started the game with a three-point basket by Riley Sosa. Goodland answered shortly and that set the stage for the rest of the game. With two and a half minutes left in the first quarter, Goodland was
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Hugoton continued to score while holding the Cowboys at bay. The first half ended with Kellen Watkins scoring two points followed by a two-point basket at the buzzer by Yates Sutton. Sutton scored eight points in the game but had five rebounds, two assists and one steal. Hugoton was on top at half time, 23 to 14. It was a battle to the end of the third quarter for the Goodland boys as they tried to regain the lead. Hugoton started the scoring with a two point-basket from Jeison Rodriguez fifteen seconds into the quarter. Rodriguez added six points throughout the game and had a total of four defensive rebounds and two assists during the game. The Eagles got into some foul trouble during the third quarter. Hugoton continued to add baskets but would foul Goodland sending them to the line regularly. The Cowboys wanted to keep the game close with hopes of a win. At the end of the third quarter Goodland landed two three-point field goals, bringing the score to 35 to 28 going into the final quarter. Goodland kept their rally going to start the fourth quarter, adding a pair of free throws. The Eagles fought back, and Ross Davis scored the first two points for Hugoton after about two minutes of play. Ross would score a pair of free throws about halfway through the quarter. The action was fast, with both teams moving the ball up and down the court. With one minute left in the
Ferny Vera gets the ball and heads to the goal for a two point shot during varsity action against Ulysses Tuesday night.
in the lead by five. The Lady Eagles stepped up and Estefani Armendariz scored a threepoint basket bringing the Lady Eagles within two. Katy Heger was next to add to the scoreboard with a free throw followed by Amy Scott with a two-point basket to end the first quarter in the lead, 12 to 10. Hugoton kept the scoring going in the top of the second quarter with Melissa Fabela hitting a three-point basket followed by two free throws. Fabela scored a game total of eight points and led her team with five rebounds and four steals. The second half of the quarter was a free throw competition with both teams fouling regularly. Scott and Heger went to the line and when the first half ended Hugoton had the lead, 24 to 17. Scott started the Hugoton girls out with two free throws in the top of the third quarter. Amy ended the game as the leading scorer with eleven points, five assists and three steals. The third quarter was Goodland’s best, and they added enough points to end the quarter within one point of the Lady Eagles. The final quarter was a thrilling one with both teams battling for the win. Scott got things going in the fourth quarter by adding a free throw. Goodland was next to score hitting a three-point field goal to take the lead. Sosa brought the Lady Eagles within one after she hit a three-point basket
Katy Heger gets air time after catching the thrown ball at Goodland. The Lady Eagles add another win to their record. with 4:35 remaining on the clock. Scott was next, adding a free throw and tying the game up, 34 to 34. Goodland regained the lead by one with a minute left to play. The entire game came down to the final 20 seconds. The Cowgirls were in the lead with three when Heger scored a two-point basket. Scott was fouled shortly afterwards and went to the line where she scored two to take the lead by one. Scott would go to the line one more time with five seconds left to add one last free throw to
win this exciting game. The Lady Eagles battled Holcomb Tuesday night for the GWAC championship. Results will be in next week’s paper. Friday, the Lady Eagles will travel to Lakin with game starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Wrestling Continued from page 1 “This was a pretty tough weekend for us. We only qualified one wrestler; Bradley Campbell at 195. Campbell had a good tournament winning his first two matches; the first by fall. His quarterfinal match was significantly tougher, but Bradley scored in overtime to win,” said Coach Brent Mahan. Bradley wrestled two almost perfect matches on the back side of the bracket after losing in the semifinals. He
majored the Colby kid, Jay Zieglemeier, and pinned Henry Hickert of Buhler to take third. Also competing for the Eagles at Regionals were Israel Montoya, Zane Littell, Edgar Villa, Josh Kirby, Noel Camacho and Alfredo Luna. Montoya went 2 and 2 avenging an earlier loss to Tucker of Scott City. Senior Zane Littell wrestled valiantly although he had some injury issues with his ribs. Bradley Campbell will
compete this weekend for a State title in Salina. Wrestling starts Friday and
will continue through Saturday night.
Alfredo Luna tries to take his opponent down during wrestling action at Regionals last weekend. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Josh Kirby locks his arms around his opponent’s head during wrestling action at Colby. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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Dirtona Raceway is looking for sponsors or donations to have three races this year: Hugoton High School wrestler Zane Littell tries a maneuvor to take down his opponent during Regionals in Colby. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Israel Montoya tries for the pin at the Regional wrestling tournament in Colby. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Lady Eagles stay strong against Ulysses The Lady Eagles hosted the Ulysses Lady Tigers Tuesday, February 18. Hugoton started out strong in the first quarter and by halftime had a 13-point lead. By the end of the third quarter, the visiting girls had made up some lost ground - only to lose it and more in the fourth quarter. By the end of the final quarter the Lady Eagles had taken a gigantic lead, 58 to 37, adding another win to their already impressive record. Hugoton and Ulysses started the first quarter battling strong and looking for each other’s weaknesses. The Lady Eagles were down by four early in the quarter when Riley Sosa dropped a threepoint basket for the Hugoton team. Ulysses answered with
a three-point basket and Hugoton trailed 6 to 9 with 2:47 remaining in the quarter. Amy Scott scored seven points before the quarter ended, taking the Lady Eagles to 13 and tying the Lady Tigers going into the second quarter. Ulysses sent the ball in to start the second quarter but it was Scott who scored the first two points of the quarter coming from two free throws. Ana Pena scored the next two-point basket, giving the home team a four-point advantage early in the quarter. Ulysses scored their only points of the quarter with a three-point field goal, two minutes in. Hugoton went on to add points to take a 13point lead by half time. Sosa added two more three-point
field goals for a total of three before the half time buzzer sounded. Half time score was 29 to 16. Hugoton was in control to start the second half but after a minute of play Ulysses was first on the board. Katy Heger answered the Lady Tigers’ basket with one of her own, keeping the Eagles in the lead by 13. Hugoton got into foul trouble as they allowed the visiting team to add points and shorten the point gap. The Lady Eagles continued to hold on to the lead and by the end of the third quarter, the home team was still in the lead, 35 to 28. The final quarter usually seems to be the Lady Eagles’ best quarter, and this game was no exception. Ulysses sent the ball in to start the
quarter but it was Heger first on the board for the home team. Heger added nine points in this quarter giving her 15 game points. Time ticked down, and with 25 seconds left in the game, Estefani Armendariz added a free throw taking the Lady Eagles to 51 points. Since it was Senior Night team manager Ferny Vera got to suit up and go in for the last few minutes of the game. The game had ten seconds left to play when a fast pass down court to Vera allowed her to add the final two point basket to the Lady Eagles’ scoreboard. This basket sent cheers from the fans and the game ended with another big win for Hugoton.
Eighth grade boys avenge loss to Horace Good By Tom Hicks The Hugoton Middle School eighth grade boys played much much better against Garden City’s Horace Good in Monday’s game at Hugoton. By the end of the half, the Eagles had scored more points than they did in the entire game earlier at Garden City. By the end of the game, HMS had scored more than both teams combined to score in the first encounter. The improved play led to a 50-34 victory and avenged a 26-23 loss. With a much more determined effort, the Eagles soared to the contest’s first
11 points. Garden City did not score until just under a minute was left in the first quarter. The period ended with HMS ahead 11-5. The first quarter advantage should have been greater. Hugoton missed eight of 13 free throws in the first six minutes. The missed free throws gave Horace Good an opportunity to get back in the game. After scoring the last five points of the first quarter, the visitors recorded the first four points of the second quarter to cut their deficit to 11-9. Hugoton responded with a 14-3 run to end the
HMS boys fall to Dodge City By Tom Hicks “I guess we are like KState. We can’t play on the road,” summed up Hugoton Middle School coach Lance Cornelsen following the eighth grade boys’ 58-50 loss to Dodge City February 20. “We let two kids beat us with the drive and dish. We were ahead six in the fourth quarter. They hit three threes and a two in there to take the lead before I could get a timeout. We just lost our composure.” After trailing 15-9 at the end of the first quarter, HMS forged a 29-28 lead by halftime. Hugoton led 41-36 at the end of the third period. The short end of a 22-9 meltdown in the final session was the game.
Paden Cornelsen was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 19 points. Luis Contreras also reached double-figures with 12 points. Mitchell Hamlin followed with seven points. Seeing his first action of the season, Erik Duarte contributed six points. Nathan Leininger recorded four points. Isaac Sanchez added two points. Hugoton was also on the short end of the “B” team contest, 33-24. Ivan Villa was high scorer with seven points. Rodrigo Sanchez and Adan Vera followed with five points, apiece. Jahaziel Garcia, Rodrigo Sanchez and Jalen Rosales scored two points apiece. Colton Swinney added the final point.
half leading 25-12. By the end of the third quarter, the margin had ballooned to 40-21. To either Horace Good’s credit or Hugoton’s letdown, the visitors outscored the Eagles, 13-4, to cut the deficit to 4434. HMS scored the final six points to seal the deal. Leading the HMS scoring was Mitchell Hamlin with 20 points. Paden Cornelsen followed with nine points. Damyan Don Juan tallied seven points. Isai Cabezas, Luis Contreras and Nathan Leininger recorded four points apiece. Cabezas’ two baskets came off nifty passes from Isaac Sanchez. Sanchez completed the scoring totals
with two points. Hugoton coach Lance Cornelsen credited “Our off-ball defense was much better. We did a lot better job of defending the pick-and-roll this time. We turned them over a lot on the presses. Our defense was just so much better.” HMS was defeated in the “B” team game, 25-16. Scoring for the Eagles were Azarael Rodriguez with five points, Dawson Burnett with three points, and Marcos Baeza, Angel Quezada, Rodrigo Sanchez and Adan Vera with two points apiece.
Dates of Races: April 18 May 31 July 26 - Fair Race If interested contact Millie Heger at 620-544-6892 or PO Box 594, Hugoton, 67951 Bozone Farms Retirement Auction Sat. March 1, 2014 10:00 AM CT Storm Date: March 4, 2014 Dir.: From N end of Hugoton, KS take 1st St. or Rd. P W 10 mi. to Rd. 2, then N 2 mi. to auction site. From Rolla, KS take Hwy. 51 N 4 mi. to Rd. P, then go E 5 mi. to Rd. 2, then N 2 mi. to auction site. COMBINE-TRACTORS & SPRAYER; 05 JD 9660 STS Comb., bul- let rotor, green star w/brown box mon., bin ext., 18-4R-46 dls, always shdd, 1434 rotor hrs; '10 JD 4730 SP sprayer 100' spray bm, SF2 guid. w/2600 display, 46" tires, always shdd, 615 hrs; '07 JD 8530 MFD Tract., ILS, IVT, 4 rem., PTO, 3 PT, 480/80R50 rear dls, fully wtd, SF2 guidance, 2600 display 3366 hrs, always shdd; '90 JD 2755 MFD Tractor, 2 remotes, PTO, 3PT, w/JD 245 loader & grapple. Joystick control, 6098 hrs. HARVEST EQUIP. - CONTROLLER: Raven rate controller, JD brown box display; Kinze 840 grain cart always shdd; Neville 36' steel grain trailer, RO tarp; JD 1253 RC hd, $16,000 spent last year in shop; 3- Shop built header trailers. SPRINKLERS & IRRIGATION EQUIP.: 100 hp elec. gear head w/ soft start panel, 2 yrs old; Valley 6000 1⁄2 mile sprinkler, 11x24.5 tires, 6 5/8" pipe (to be moved) From Hug 10 mi west on Rd P, then 1⁄2 mi north on Rd 2, east into pivot S 1⁄2 Sec 11-33-39; 7 tower T&L Sprinkler, 11x24.5 tires, 6 5/8" pipe (to be moved) From Hug 10 mi west on Rd P, then north 1⁄4 mi to pivot west side of Rd. E 1⁄2 Sec 10- 33-39; 2500 gal upright poly tank for fert.; 3- used engine cooling coils; 2-454 nat. gas eng. (good); 2-454 natural gas eng. (need OH'd); 800 HD MM late style (needs OH); Cat. 3306 nat. gas eng.; 2-4391 TA diesel irrig. eng.; JD 6.8 L dsl irrig. eng.; 16- 20'x8" column pipe; Approx 1400' of 10" alum. pipe gated on 30"; 4- 10" hydrants, 2 elbows, plugs; 2- Pipe trailers. FARM MACH.: 35' SF 7x5 swp plow w/pkrs & NH3 setup; JD 515 sngl disc drill, 10" spacing, PT; 45' GP SS dbl disc drill, PT, 10" spac., (a lot of new parts) 30' JD 235 tan- dem disc w/rear tine harr.; Baker 5 btm HD disc plow, 3 Pt model HD55OLDB; 41' JD 1610 chisel plow w/rear tine harrow; 41' JD 1600 chisel plow w/rear tine harrow; 40' JD Lister planter on 7x7 bar, w/JD 7100 plntr boxes, 3 PT, hyd fold; JD 10 shank V rpr, 3PT; 15' JD PT rotor mwr; Hesston 4600 sm. sq. baler; 5580 Hesston rnd blr; NH 1044 sm. bale ldr, PT; 30' JD 400 rot. hoe, 3PT; 30' Roll-A- Cone 4x4 toolbar w/NH3 knives, 3PT; 40' Hamby 4x4 toolbar, 3 PT; Alloway 10x60 PTO auger, hyd lift, used very little (nice); Port. drive over auger pit w/220 elec. mtr; Johnson PT paddle scraper, Model 80C; 10' tdm disc, 3PT; Cement mixer 3PT, PTO driven; Palmer 600 gal fuel trlr w/12v pump; 20' Cultipacker, 3PT; 20' Orth.bedder, 3PT; 2-12v drill fill augers; 30' Hamby 4x7 toolbar w/culti.; Knife sleds; 44' Dbl 4x4 toolbar w/NH3 knives; 1-2500 gal fuel tank on skids; 2- 1000 gal fuel tanks on skids; 500 gal rnd fuel tank on trailer; Sev. tons of scrap iron. PICK-UP'S & GRAIN TRUCK: '09 Ford F250 4x4 Super Duty PU, PS dsl, auto trans, FB, 76,000 mi. '06 Ford F250 4x4 Super Duty PU, PS dsl., 5 sp. trans., FB, 133,000 mi.; 05 Ford F250, 4x4 SD PU, PS dsl, 5 sp trans, FB, 92,000 mi. (needs trans work); 82 Ford 9000 Semi truck, Det. V8. 13 sp trans, good rbr; 75 C/65 Chevy tdm grain truck, 427eng.,5+2sp, TS,22'allsteel B&H,ROtarp,34,000mi.;SaleFor: Bozone Farm ForInfo.contact DaveBozone620-5934448.Everythingsoldasis.No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.
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David Bozone shows the many tumbleweeds blown in at his ranch northwest of Hugoton last Thursday afternoon.
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The house of Elwanda Irvin is completely surrounded by tumbleweeds. She had to have some of the thistles removed before she could enter her home.
The northwest part of Hugoton is invaded by tumbleweeds Thursday morning. This house at 124 N. Jackson has tumbleweeds piled high.
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David Bozone commented he did not remember having as many tumbleweeds in previous years as there are now.
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“Stephen Dorsey and His Mansion” Part 3 All of the adverse publicity in the Star Route case resulted in Stephen Dorsey being charged with fraud in a Washington D. C. court. To represent him in the case, Dorsey chose Robert Ingersoll, a lawyer considered by many to be the most brilliant lawyer in the United States. In fact Dorsey became involved in so many lawsuits of various kinds that he had a separate residence set up a few miles from his mansion for Ingersoll. The facts of the Star case involved such things as one mail carrier receiving $30,000 a year for transporting mail “that would fit in a man’s boot” over a mountain once a month. The first fraud trial (which also involved such charges as jury bribing) costed Dorsey $200,000, which at the time was a monumental sum. Some of Dorsey’s confederates were found not guilty in the case, but the jury became deadlocked concerning Dorsey, himself. Thus he had to face the added expense of a second trial on the same matter, leaving him desperate for money. The second trial was also lengthy—Ingersoll’s masterful summation at the end of the trial, alone, took six full days. During Ingersoll’s summation, one of the jurors suffered from severe tremors. Also memorable was when one of the lawyers present got excited and put the lighted end of his cigar into his mouth, thereby burning off half of his mustache. But after eleven months of hearings and
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9,000 pages of court records, Dorsey was at last found “not guilty” of all charges. However, Dorsey had begun to drink heavily during his trials, and his doctors claimed the stress of the legal wrangling could leave him totally blind. About this time, Dorsey became well known for liberally plying his many guests at the mansion with the contents of his large, well stocked wine cellar. During the party that was entertained by the Kansas City chorus girls, Dorsey chose to focus his charm and wit (along with liberal amounts of champagne) on a particularly argumentative guest. Dorsey made a show of serving one “fresh bottle” after another to his challenger, until his tormentor suddenly lurched and slid off his chair, having literally been drunk under the table. Dorsey studied the fallen person for some time, and finally remarked, “Where is my adversary? He seems to have fallen early in combat.” As might be expected, along with his mounting money troubles, Dorsey began to have serious differences not only with creditors, but also with his ranch managers and some of his associates. As a result, Dorsey developed a rather creative way of settling up with them, using cattle from his ranch as payment. According to Dorsey’s alleged payment scheme, he would have his cattle driven into his holding pens from the south, where they were counted. Then the cattle were driven out of the pens to the
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Web site www.stevenscounty ks.com is a great place to view a calendar of events going on in the County. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages Get Hugoton! and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Give us a “like” on Facebook. Chamber Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop Stevens County First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!
north, then around a large hill to the west, and back south, where some of them would again be driven into the holding pens to be counted again. According to a 1980's lecture I attended at the mansion, Dorsey was tripped up when a Scottish bookkeeper was heard to say, “I just bought that onehorned cow for the third and last time.” But according to the account in “Rogue!”, a lop-horned cow named “Old Buck” (who had
one horn turned upwards, and one downward) was trained to walk in a circular pattern by himself, leading the other cattle around the hill again and again. According to legend, for years afterwards, he could be seen wandering slowly around the hill by himself. This cattle payment scheme, if true, would certainly not have endeared Dorsey to his creditors or associates. Next time, the final installment about the Dorsey Mansion.
Common Sense By Senator Jerry Moran FCC Backs Away from Plan to Infringe Upon First Amendment Friday was a victory for the First Amendment when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it will no longer ask media owners and journalists to participate in an upcoming Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs. While the FCC is required to report every three years on the barriers that may prevent entrepreneurs and small businesses from participating in the media marketplace, Congress has never asked the FCC to evaluate the content of news, how news stories are selected, and what the news philosophy of the station might be. Furthermore, this information is not necessary for the FCC to fulfill its mission to identify barriers for entrepreneurs, and it comes at a time when Americans have more media options than ever. Congress has not requested that the FCC to probe into the decisionmaking of broadcasters, and there is no place for the government to be asking about these topics. While the study was described as voluntary by the FCC, broadcasters may have felt obligated to participate because they are dependent upon the FCC for their license to operate and must renew their licenses every eight years. Thankfully, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler asked that the questions for media owners, news directors and reporters be removed from the survey. I will continue fighting to protect the First Amendment and free speech in America. Can Americans’ Faith in IRS be Restored? Thursday, I wrote to The Daily Caller to express my concern for new proposed rules by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Following last year’s admission by the IRS of targeting conservative groups for extra scrutiny during their application process for tax-exempt status, Americans expected legitimate consequences for agency officials and a serious investigation into the scandal. Instead, the IRS is
effectively doubling down on their strategy to target political opponents through a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, issued November 29, 2013. The new rule seeks to expand the definition of “candidate-related political activity” for all 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, a definition so broad it could threaten the First Amendment rights for organizations by denying them tax-exempt status if they use any communication that mentions a political candidate or party. Under these enhanced restrictions, social welfare organizations would face limitations on efforts to educate or register new voters, get-outthe-vote campaigns, any events in which a political candidate is present, and many more activities. From the 23,000 public comments on the rule (and counting), it is clear that organizations on both the left and right of the political spectrum are worried these proposed rules will infringe upon their constitutional rights by harming their ability to communicate with both candidates and the public. I have joined Senator Pat Roberts and many other Senate colleagues in introducing legislation, the Stop Political Targeting by the IRS Act, to suspend any IRS rulemaking related to 501(c)(4) organizations for one year, while the investigation into their previous targeting scandal remains ongoing. In addition, my colleagues and I have written IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to remind him that he has the power to stand up to the Obama Administration and put a stop to these inappropriate tactics. After last year’s revelations of deliberate political targeting, the IRS has a steep climb to repair its relationship with the American people, but abandoning these proposed rules would be a positive and necessary step in the right direction. To view the full text of my op-ed in The Daily Caller, go to dailycaller. com/2014/02/20/can-ameri cas-faith-in-the-irs-be-restored/
Tim Huelskamp’s Kansas staff will be in Hugoton March 6
Coach Clint Merritt kisses a pig Friday while Darin Heger holds him.
Les McNally puts lipstick on the pig in preparation for Clint Merritt’s special kiss. Darin Heger holds the pig for McNally.
Clint Merritt kisses a pig The Hugoton FFA gathered Friday to watch Clint Merritt kiss a pig, after “voting” in a highly unusual election. For this activity, a can of food equaled a vote. The contest was set up by the FFA. Students gathered canned goods for Project Hope and “voted” for who would do the kissing. Candidates selected were
Les McNally, Clint Merritt and Nick Rodriguez. After the votes were all in and the food was collected, there were over 300 pounds of canned food. Darin Heger provided the pig, and lucky candidate Clint Merritt won the popular vote - and the privilege of kissing the sweet little oinker for a good cause.
The Hugoton FFA gather to watch Coach Clint Merritt kiss a pig Friday. From the left are Jacob Teeter, Nick Evans, Caleb Henry, Ramono Burger, Bernabe Mendoza, Les McNally,
Congressman Tim Huelskamp’s Kansas staff routinely hosts office hours in locations across the First District. During these office hours, a staff representative will be available to listen to constituent concerns and to serve as a resource for those struggling to navigate federal programs and bureaucratic red tape. Constituents seeking assistance are encouraged to bring any relevant documentation. For more information, or to schedule an individual appointment with staff, please contact Congressman Huelskamp’s Dodge City office at 620-2250172. His staff representative will be in Hugoton March 6 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library at 500 S. Monroe. Other local office hours are March 6, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Elkhart at the Morton County Library at 410 Kansas. March 10, 2014 in Jetmore from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00.p.m at the Hodgeman County Courthouse Commissioners Room at 500 Main. March 20, 2014 in Lakin from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kearny County Library at 101 Prairie; and from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Johnson at the Stanton County Library at 130 E. Sherman. March 26, 2014 in Liberal from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Seward County Library at 519 N Kansas.
Merritt, (behind Merritt is Darin Heger), Coach Rodriguez, Austin Nordyke, Elias Mendoza and Brady Heger.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Our Senior Social is coming up Saturday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. Bring a potluck dish and after eating we’ll play a word game called Taboo. Come and join the fun! Afterwards you can stick around and play cards. Our Life Story Writing Workshops will be March 5 and March 19 at 9:00 a.m. I will start you writing the story of your life. We are planning a trip to Cowtown in Wichita for a dinner theater featuring the Diamond W Wranglers Friday, April 11. It will be an overnight trip staying at the Courtyard Marriott in Old Town. We’ll be returning Saturday, April 12, after visiting the Museums on the River. Please call the Senior Center as soon as possible if you would like to go. Space is limited. Please mark your calendars for our next dance and game night Saturday, March 8. We will not have Bingo that night but you can come at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of cards and other games. The dance begins at 7:00 and ends at 10:00 p.m. The band will be Craig Stevens. We are on Facebook under Stevens County Senior Activity Center. Please “Like” us to receive updates about our activities and photographs. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston who is our representative for Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging. His phone number is 620-225-8230.
All ages are welcome to attend our activities and to eat with us during the week. We serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Menu Feb. 27 ..........Polish Sausage & .....................................Kraut Feb. 28 .....................Sloppy Joe Mar. 3.................Shake & Bake ...........................Pork Chops Mar. 4.......................Taco Salad Mar. 5.........Minestrone Soup & .................................Calzone Mar. 6 ............Smothered Steak
Activities Thursday, February 27 Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Friday, February 28 Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 Senior Social ..............6:00 p.m. Monday, March 3 Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6 Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Daily – Monday thru Friday Exercise.....................10:30 a.m
“Meadowlark” by LouAnn Cavner, done in Acrylic, is displayed in the Art Show at the Stevens County Library.
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Black Hills announces scholarships Black Hills Energy will present $1,000 scholarships to 15 graduating high school students with a parent or guardian who is a customer of Black Hills Energy in Kansas. The application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2014. Download the application at www.blackhillsenergy.com/ scholarships; the fully completed form must be received
Kansas First Lady announces writing contest Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback announced last week the start of the Kansas Book Festival Writing Contest. The contest begins now and runs through April 30, 2014. Winners will be contacted by July 31 and announced at the 2014 Kansas Book Festival September 13 at the Kansas State Capitol. The contest is open to students in grades third through twelfth in the state of Kansas. “The writing contest is in its third year and is thriving as we see the talent level of our future Kansas authors continue to grow,” said Mary Brownback. “It is our hope that this writing contest will help spark a love for reading and writing among children across the state and inspire them to use writing as a creative outlet.” The theme for this year’s contest is “My Journey on the Kansas Plains”. The theme asks students to think back to what life might have been like for their friends and family in the early years of Kansas’ statehood and to write a creative story depicting that life. There will be a first and second place winner in each grade level division, per congressional district. Divisions consist of the following: grades third through fifth, grades sixth through eighth and grades ninth through twelfth. For more information about this contest or the Kansas Book Festival, scheduled for September 13, visit kansasbookfestival.com.
by March 14 at the address listed on the application. “A community’s success depends on the quality of its leaders,” said Larissa Long, senior manager of external affairs for Black Hills Energy. “We consider these scholarships an investment in our communities.” Students are eligible to apply for the scholarships if they meet the following criteria: • The applicant must attend an accredited college or university to obtain a bachelor’s or equivalent degree requiring at least four years of higher education. The student may attend a two-year institution initially, but must plan to transfer to obtain a bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
• The applicant must rank in the top 25 percent of his or her class or score 21 or higher on the ACT or 980 or higher on the SAT. • A parent or guardian must be a customer of Black Hills Energy, either a residential customer or the owner or operator of a commercial or industrial account in Kansas. • Relatives of employees and retired employees of Black Hills Energy may not apply. We define relatives as spouses, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, stepchildren, foster children and in-laws. • Applications must be received by March 14, 2014. Submitted by Black Hills Energy.
“Lighthouse”, in oil, painted by Martha Thompson, is displayed in the art show at the Stevens County Library.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 Three members of the Hugoton High School wrestling team qualified to go to State Competition at Salina. The three qualifiers are Cody Hill, Derek Schnittker and Joel Livengood. Thursday, February 26, 2004 Cheri (Gaskill) Bevans, formerly of Moscow, won the Liberal Pancake Day crown for the second year in a row. The Liberal Middle School teacher also won over the England entry in the annual duel for the second year in a row. Thursday, March 1, 1984 Mayor Robert Gill cut the traditional ribbon on the Rainbow Roller Rink Thursday evening. The new business is owned and operated by Charles and Theo Crane. Thursday, March 7, 1974 Mrs. Arlene Garrett was recently nominated as a candidate for the coveted Kansas State Teachers College Master Teacher Award. Mrs. Garrett has been teaching in Hugoton for twenty-four years. Thursday, March 5, 1964 Pvt. Keith “Tom” Gregg, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M.
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Gregg, completed an eightweek Communication Center Specialist Course at the Army Southeastern Signal School at Fort Gordon, Ga. The 22year-old soldier is a 1959 graduate of Hugoton High School and attended Southwestern College at Winfield.
Henry has experienced 100 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job, Henry! You'll do great!
MONDAY WASHDAY The Wash on Monday Nursery Rhyme allegedly came from the women of the Mayflower who felt one chore per day, each day of the week should be established. Wash on Monday, Iron on Tuesday, Bake on Wednesday, Brew on Thursday, Churn on Friday, Mend on Saturday, Go to meeting on Sunday “The need for doing laundry arose when people
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stopped wearing skins and started to wear fabric clothes. At the beginning only clean water was used for washing clothes; the clothing was soaked, pounded, and rinsed in the water. Over time people began to notice the addition of certain substances in the water during the soaking stage helped accelerate and simplify the removal of dirt from the clothing. In ancient Egypt the hieroglyphic symbol for washing clothes was two legs in water, which meant at the time laundry was mainly done by stamping on the clothes in the water. Washing facilities in ancient Rome were famous: fullers washed laundry in large vats filled with whitewash, lye, urine and water. The fullers would then stamp on the clothing, wring it out, and rinse it in clean water. Only later was the use of various paddles and beaters intro-
duced. Prior to washing, the laundry was soaked in water with a mixture of animal fat and wood ash…the production of the first automatic washing machines here began in 1957 at the Romo factory in Fulnek.” From www.muzeum.svitavy. cz/stale-exp/history-of-washing/history/189-2/. At the museum, we have a number of washing machines dating back to the late l800s, including a number of “boiling pots” and an old hand powered wooden rocker washer your great-great grandmother would have been proud to show off to all of her friends. Come see our washing machine display at the Hugoton Gas and Historical Museum at 905 S. Adams Street, two blocks west of route 51, Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m..
“Wash Day” used to be much more labor-intensive than it is now. In the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, housewives would use a washboard much like this one donated by Barbara Campbell. You can see this and other “washing machines” at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 Dr. Hu 227-1148
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sacks and will permit modern methods of mixing and blending. 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.
The residents of Pioneer Manor had buckets of fun during Valentine’s Day this year. Anticipation was high for days before the “do” as the residents saw the decorations go up around the facility. Above are the king and queen of Valentine’s Day 2014, Roy and Gloria Cox.
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Thursday, March 4, 1954 Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company is planning to construct a new $45,000 bulk cement blending plant here in Hugoton. Construction is expected to get underway within the next thirty days. The plant will have a capacity of 12,000
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter and Linda McCrary
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Linda Grant, Cheryl Keith, Paula Grewell and Tina Littrell. Sponsors are Judy Seaman and Carol Swinney. Not pictured is LaDonna Norris. Other sponsors with the group are Paul and Phyllis Grewell and Bob and Marilyn Crane. The above photo is taken from the March 1, 1984 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Va A Mexico! (Going to Mexico!) This eager group of bilingual students is making plans to head to Mexico City soon. In the back row are, left to right, Mike Lewis, Brent Gaskill, Donna Bane, Martin Daharsh and Vernon Begley; second row: Steve Rector, Shari Mathieson, Sandra Hicks, Debbie Patton, Kristine Cox and Terri Thompson. In front are Christy Leonard,
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Wranglers 4-H Club members participate in activities The February 2014 meeting of the Wranglers 4-H club was called to order by President Kaitlyn Dobie. Flag salute, pledge,and motto were led by Grace and Channing Dillinger. Roll call was then answered by "What is your favorite Web site?" Secretary Brooke Hinds read the minutes from the last month’s meeting. President Kaitlyn Dobie then asked for the reports from officers. Reporter Raegan Hinds, Treasurer Garrette Hinds and Historian McKenzie Hinds all gave their reports and they were all approved as read. Raegan Hinds gave the Junior Leadership Club report stating the club will have a Relay for Life team again this year. He also reminded the members about County Club Days. Brooke Hinds gave the 4-H Council Report,
Kansas offers winter trout fishing at more than 30 public fishing lakes across the state. The Wranglers burn off some energy at the end of the February club meeting by playing freeze tag. stating the Businessmans’ dinner will be April 27, 2014, and the Wranglers Club has clean up. Carla Kerbow gave the leader’s report. She reminded members about County Club Days and judging contests. She also told the club about animal citizenship and leadership opportunities for the 2014 year.
Wranglers Club members practice for the model meeting during their February club meeting.
There was no unfinished business before the club. New business included donating money to the Stevens County Fair for prizes. The club was also reminded to be on time for the model meeting for County Club Days. The club then voted to donate items to Tonya Hill’s garage sale to help support her camp for kids. The club will bring items to next month’s meeting. The program for this club meeting was practicing for the model meeting. Recreation was led by Grace and Channing Dillinger who led the club in a game of freeze tag. Vice President Jacob Bell read next month’s agenda. President Kaitlyn then called for a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned. By Raegan Hinds, Wranglers Club Reporter.
Kansas Division of Vehicles waive late fees temporarily The Kansas Division of Vehicles is waiving late fees for one month for commercial motor vehicle operators whose tags must be renewed by Friday, February 28. The decision means those registering non-farm commercial motor vehicles will not be charged late fees if they register their vehicles by March 31, 2014. While the Division is notifying Kansas law enforcement agencies of the decision, the vehicle’s tags will legally be expired and drivers could be ticketed by law enforcement. Commercial motor vehicle registration is available at 72 state and county treasurers’ offices. More than 45,700 vehicles have successfully registered through the new process. January 1, 2014, the Division implemented changes in Kansas law affecting commercial vehicle registration. Heavy trucks and trailers with tags expiring December 31, 2013, were given a two month grace period to register using the new process. The final week of every month is the busiest time for county treasurers’ offices as people come in to renew their
vehicle tags. Because not all treasurers are offering commercial motor vehicle registration, and some operators will need to register for a U.S. DOT number, those waiting until the last moment could miss their renewal deadline. "We view waiving the late fees as a customer service to help commercial motor vehicle operators as they acclimate to the changes," said Lisa Kaspar, Director of Vehicles. Motor carriers operating solely in Kansas as an intrastate motor carrier will receive a new license plate. The new white and purple plate marked “Commercial” will provide an easy reference for law enforcement. Kansasbased motor carriers driving in Kansas and other states who currently have an apportioned tag will continue to receive the license plate that is white with red marked “Apportioned.” The definition of a commercial vehicle is not changing; the federal rules have been in place since July 2000. The new system will help ensure all commercial vehicles are properly registered and comply with exist-
ing federal and state laws. Currently, commercial vehicles should be operating under a U.S. DOT number; that DOT number will be used to set up the new intrastate commercial vehicle registration account. A commercial vehicle is a non-farm vehicle used to transport property or passengers and: • Has a gross vehicle weight or gross combination vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more • Is designed or used to transport 15 or more passengers, including the driver or • Is used to transport hazardous material in a quantity requiring placarding. If a vehicle meets any one of the three criteria, it is considered a commercial vehicle. More information is available in the commercial vehicle registration section of www.truckingks.org. There, operators can also check if their county treasurer’s office offers commercial vehicle registration or to register for a DOT number. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
About 40,000 deer hunters will receive online surveys inquiring about the 2013-2014 season.
KDWPT to send out survey to deer hunters Forty thousand of the approximately 120,000 hunters who hunted deer in Kansas this past season will be contacted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) via an online survey. The survey, which is conducted every year, asks deer hunters to provide information regarding harvest success, dates and seasons hunted, days spent in the field, locations hunted, and choice of equipment during the 2013-2014 seasons. Hunter participation in the survey is crucial because biologists use the information
to make deer management recommendations. Hunters who are randomly-selected to take this survey are strongly encouraged to complete the survey in its entirety as soon as possible. “Some people reply back and tell us they killed a doe or got a ten point buck and think that is all we really need. That is not the case,” said KDWPT big game biologist, Lloyd Fox. Fox explained KDWPT monitors multiple aspects of the hunt in order to gain a clearer picture of the men and women who hunt deer and the impact of hunt-
ing on the resource. Fox added that preliminary data received from surveys completed thus far show little to no changes from the 2012-2013 season as hunters have been reporting similar harvest success rates compared to last year, but biologists are still eager to receive any and all outstanding surveys in order to obtain the best information possible. If you receive a 2013-2014 deer survey, please take the time to fill out it. A little time spent at the computer can go a long way in the field next season.
Trout season runs through mid-April Kansas might not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of trout fishing, but don’t be fooled – the Sunflower State has created spectacular winter fishing opportunities by stocking more than 30 different public fishing locations with this spotted fish. Through April 15, anglers can try their luck at trout fishing in both Type 1 and Type 2 waters. Type 1 waters stocked with trout require all anglers to possess a $12.50 trout permit, while Type 2 waters require only those fishing for or possessing trout to purchase the permit. The $12.50 permit is valid for the calendar year and can be
Kansas Farm Bureau honors tradition and heritage of family farms Tradition and heritage is a big part of what makes agriculture such an attractive way of life for so many Kansans. The lifeblood of Kansans’ existence - the farms and ranches in Kansas - provide food, fuel and fiber for the world. The history of these farms and ranches is rich, with many stories to tell. In that spirit, Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's leading agriculture advocacy organization, is launching the fifteenth year of its program for the new millennium to honor those family farms that have passed down this heritage for more than a century. The Kansas Farm Bureau “Century Farm” program will recognize family farms whose current owner/operator is related to the owner/operator of the farm in 1914 or before. Qualifying farmers will receive a farm sign designating “Century Farm” status and recognition from Kansas Farm Bureau. “As farmers and ranchers, we are proud of our legacy and heritage,” said Steve Baccus, Kansas Farm Bureau president. “The Century Farm program will help others better appreciate the strong family ties and tradition that we hold so dear.” During the first fourteen years of the Century Farm Program, more than 2,200 family farms qualified for the Farm Bureau Century Farm designation. The deadline for consideration is May 15, 2014. Complete details for qualification and an application can be obtained at county Farm Bureau offices across Kansas or on the KFB Web site, www.kfb.org/getinvolved/cen turyfarms/. Kansas Farm Bureau represents grassroots agriculture. Established in 1919, this non-profit advocacy organization supports farm families who earn their living in a changing industry. Submitted by Kansas Farm Bureau.
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day. Possession limit for trout is 15. Trout fishing at Mined Land Wildlife Area No. 30 (Cherokee County), where trout survive through the summer, requires a trout permit year-round. For a complete list of waters stocked with trout, as well as rules and regulations, consult the 2014 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, or visit ksoutdoors.com.
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Thursday, February 27 Junior High Scholars' Bowl @ Rolla; 4:00 Kent Knoll is having a high school track meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the old gym for all high school students interested in track and field. Parents are welcome. Friday, February 28 Last day of the third quar-
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Talley White and Vance Thompson qualify for State in IDA and take second place Saturday in Lakin.
Lady Wildcats defeat Fowler Congratulations to the High School girls’ basketball team for their victory over Fowler Thursday, February 20. Congratulations to the 4N6 participants for placing at Lakin Saturday, February 22. Vance Thompson and
Talley White placed second in IDA, Brice Valdez placed second in Humorous Solo Act with both performances qualify for State. Maggie White and Vance Thompson placed second in Duet, and Alex P placed sixth in Informative. The team placed third.
Vance Thompson and Brice Valdez qualify for State in Improvised Duet Acting this weekend. Brice also qualified for State in Humorous Solo Acting.
Benefit dinner for Cheryl Miller There will be a benefit dinner for Cheryl Miller Sunday, March 2, at Memorial Hall in Hugoton. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The menu includes lasagna, garlic bread, salad and green bean. The Moscow Baptist Church is providing desserts for this dinner. If anyone is
interested in helping out with a dessert please drop it off at Memorial Hall Sunday morning or call Sara Cross 5443850 or Toni Bradford 5442400 and they will arrange for transporation of the dish to Hugoton for you. Cheryl and Jim have been part of the Moscow Baptist Church for quite some time.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 20, 2014) 2t Results of the Market Study Analysis for Stevens County for the Assessment Year 2014
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, CH 279, SS2. A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 4.38% 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 20, 2014) 2t CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 6 A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS FROM K.S.A. 15-209, PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER; AND REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, since Charter Ordinance No. 3, dated July 11, 2007 was passed, the City of Moscow, exempting the city of Moscow from the provisions of K.S.A. 15-209, providing substitute and additional provisions on the same subject and removing limitations on residency requirements for the city clerk and city treasurer. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: Section 1. The City of Moscow, Kansas, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, herewith elects to exempt itself from and make inapplicable to it K.S.A. 15-209, and elects to provide substitute and additional provisions, as hereinafter set forth in this ordinance. Such statutory section is applicable to this city but is not uniformly applicable to all cities. Section 2. The City of Moscow, Kansas, adopts the following provision relating to the qualification of officers for the city: The officers elected or appointed under this act shall be qualified electors of said city, except the city may appoint nonresidents of the City of Moscow as city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, municipal judge, and as law enforcement officers when deemed necessary, including the appointment of nonresidents who also serve as city attorney, municipal judge or law enforcement officers of another municipality or public agency: Provided, That nothing herein shall authorize the appointment of nonresidents of
this state. Any nonresident city clerk, city treasurer, or city attorney, shall be a qualified elector of the county in which said city is located or of an adjoining county. The removal from such city of any officer elected or appointed under this act, who is required to be a qualified elector thereof, shall occasion a vacancy in such office. All vacancies in office, except in the offices of mayor and councilman, may be filled until the next regular time for appointment by appointment by the governing body. Every appointment to office, and the date thereof, shall be entered on the journal of proceedings of the council. Section 3. All prior ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, including Charter Ordinance No. 3, dated July 11, 2007. Section 4. Publication. This ordinance shall be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city newspaper. Section 5. Effective Date. This is a charter ordinance and shall take effect sixty-one (61) days after its final publication, unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed and referendum held on the ordinance as provided in Article 12, Section 5, Subdivision (a)(3), of the Constitution of Kansas, in which case this Charter Ordinance shall become effective if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. Upon this Charter Ordinance becoming effective, as provided above, the City Clerk shall record such ordinance in a book maintained for that purpose, and shall send a certified copy of such ordinance to the Kansas Secretary of State for filing. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Governing Body of the City of Moscow, Kansas, not less than two-thirds of the members-elect voting in favor thereof, this 12th day of February, 2014. /s/ William Bell William Bell Mayor (SEAL) ATTEST: /s/ Norma Najera Norma Najera, City Clerk
The following students went to a forensics meet in Lakin February 22. Pictured left to right in the back row are Zachary Pierson, Talley White, Vance Thompson, Brice Valdez and Sammir Martinez. In the middle row are Kelsi Mueller and Alex Moran.
In the front row are sponsor Tina White, Carley Hockett, Yaritza Maldonado, Maggie White, Marki Anton, Hailey White and Freddy Gonzalez. Moscow’s Forensics team took third place at Lakin.
Sons of Thunder conduct February meeting Thursday, February 13 was celebrated as "Sweetheart Night" at the Sons Of Thunder monthly event. This is the one night a year when the guys bring their Sweethearts. Some attendees brought more than one guest, and some women came on their own, as their husbands couldn't come. The weather was great and over 500 people came out to the event focusing on relationships between men and women!! The crusade started off with a great message, from Joe Gould before the Flag Salute, how the words "under God" were implemented into the United States’ Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The pledge was truly resonant when over 500 people started reciting their allegiance. Lee Isaac gave a short devotional from Genesis and led the opening prayer. Then the Sons Of Thunder were honored by Kandi Barber as she played and sang the song she wrote, "Rise Up Sons Of Thunder!" It seems Kandi gets better and better every time she sings. What a great talent for everyone to witness. The praise and worship music was provided by the Lakin Assembly Praise Band lead by Homer Franco. All the members sang and played their hearts out to usher in the Holy Spirit. You could feel the power in the air. Our guest speaker was Bobby Massey from Valley Center. Bobby's message was one for every breathing person to hear—whether male or female. His message was geared toward married couples or couples thinking about marriage, but really anyone dealing with men or women
needed to be reminded men are different than women, and not just physically. One of the things Bobby mentioned was that there have been more than a thousand couples counseled with him. More than half start out with, "We are just not happy anymore!" And Bobby's comment was, "Great. Your priority for God is not to be happy, it is to be holy! Once you have holiness in your lives, the happiness will happen whether you want it or not!" You can view Bobby’s message online at www.sonsofthunderswks.com and learn how wives are the most important thing in their husbands’ earthly lives. You may also view Bobby's Web site at www.agme.org to find out where the next Marriage Encounter is for couples presented by Bobby and his wife. Two great events are coming up during the first Thursday of March with Eric Swanson, from Boulder, Co. Sons of Thunder will be hosting their first annual Pastor Appreciation Luncheon from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. featuring Eric Swanson and his message about "The External Focused Church" followed by a BBQ Steak lunch for all pastors—men and women—and all men in charge of men's ministry. Pastors are requested to please send in the invitation you received or RSVP by calling 620-575-5834 and ask for Stephanie before March 3. Then, Sons of Thunder regular twentieth monthly meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. without a meal. SOT has elected not to serve meals as it takes from the time spent on worship and music. This
should help men get home an hour earlier. The group will still serve food at the August Annual BBQ Event. Eric Swanson's message for the men will be "Externally Focused Life!" Check out Eric at www.ericjswanson.com. Sons Of Thunder is an organization of men who meet monthly, the first Thursday of every month, in an interdenominational setting to seek two things: • Gather men who seek to break down the barriers and honor and worship Jesus together. Sons of Thunder want to honor God and allow His presence and love to change all men into better disciples. • Strengthen one another as believers in Christ and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. SOT wants to unify the men in the community for Christ. Since inception, over 3700 men have attended the 19 monthly meetings from more than 50 churches. SOT has also been meeting in Topeka
and Garden City to see how to get Sons Of Thunder monthly meetings started in those communities. Garden City is having their next core group meeting March 13 in Garden City. If you are interested in attending at 7:00 p.m., call Randy Fisher at 620-5211949. SOT’s vision is to nationalize the event; to bring 20 million men together across America in a public setting and help regain the great Christian culture that America once had! For more information, downloads of literature, and past speakers, go to www.sons ofthunderswks.com. Don’t miss March 6, with Eric Swanson, starting at 7:00 p.m., at the Ulysses Civic Center. Bring a buddy! Call Monty at 620-3539507 for more information. Letters and donations for this ministry may be sent to Sons of Thunder, PO Box 231, Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Submitted by Sons of Thunder.
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Evelyn from the Word of Life Church in Wichita. Wednesday, March 5 Rolla United Methodist Church will host Ash Wednesday services at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Come and worship the risen King!
Rolla Rec Commission plans basketball camp for kids There will be basketball camp for grades three through six Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. sponsored by the Rolla Recreation Commission and
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Tuesday, February 18, was a special night for Rolla Pirate fans and parents. It was Parents’ Night and some local area businesses bought out the game so everyone who attended was admitted free. Cactus Roofing, Corner Stop/DeGarmo Farms, David
Groundhog Supper is huge success The first annual Dermot/Richfield Groundhog Supper was a huge success. With a menu of bacon, eggs, pancakes, sausage and biscuits and gravy, no one walked away hungry unless one didn’t eat. The pancakes were cooked on a grill that was designed originally by Kenneth Frownfelter. Kent Milburn created a new way to cook the eggs outside (see photo at right) and the sausages were cooked on a homemade outdoor grill that Ronald Brummett had made. It was a truly blessed event and people were reluctant to leave. It’s a tradition that folks from Elkhart, Rolla,
Richfield and Dermot all seemed to enjoy. The community appreciates the men who made it possible, especially David Dunn’s organization of the event. Hope to see you there next year!
Kent Milburn’s new method of cooking the eggs took some of the work outside!
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Lots of hungry guests enjoy the Dermot/Richfield Groundhog Supper this past weekend, especially due to the culinary and organizational efforts of the men who made it possible.
his concert in Guymon for the ag show to have their photo taken with him. All the women had a great time at the concert, which also included a performance by Rusty Rierson.
Look who’s new Leah MacKenzie has arrived Chad and Becky Plummer of Manhattan are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Leah MacKenzie. Leah was born February 20, weighing six pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Big sister Riley is ready to play with her new sibling. This makes grandchild number five for former Rolla residents, Mac and Gerry Plummer. Congratulations to the whole family!
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Water and the Future of Southwest Kansas SW KS Groundwater Management District #3 39th Annual Meeting March 12, 2014 Grant County Civic Center Auditorium Fairgrounds Ulysses, KS Meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Lunch served at Noon Candidates for election to GMD3 Board: Grant Co. Stanton Co. Hamilton Co. Haskell Co.
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Steve Cardenas, of the hit television show “Power Rangers”, visits the Rolla School. Fifth grader Castor Hernandez and his twin sisters - both kindergartners - Geminis and Genesis were excited to meet “Rocky DeSantos” or the “Red Ranger”.
Power Ranger visits Rolla Friday, February 21, brought a special visitor for the second time to the Rolla School. Actor/martial arts expert Steve Cardenas of Power Rangers fame brought a bunch of photos and spent some time answering the elementary and junior high students’ questions. Every student who attended the assembly received an autographed photo. Some students attend the martial arts studio located in Hugoton on Main Street and Steve spent a couple of days there, working with everyone. Fifth grader Castor Hernan-
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Ash Wednesday services planned The Rolla United Methodist Church will have Ash Wednesday services at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no charge. Come and worship the risen King!
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Rolla/Richfield UMCs to host Prices Sunday, March 2, the Rolla / Richfield United Methodist Churches will combine for service at Rolla at 10:00 a.m. to listen to one of Rolla's graduates, Clint Price and his wife Evelyn, from the Word of Life Church in Wichita. Clint is also executive director of New Creation Outreach. He is a 1988 graduate from Rolla whose life has taken him full circle. Clint's story will inspire and
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Will train right person with good attitude.
RCDC is taking applications for the following Tiny-k Early Intervention positions to begin July 1, 2014, in Seward County and Southwest Kansas.
Prior automotive experience required or trade school ASE Certification preferred Ability to read and comprehend instructions Professional appearance and work ethics Must have own tools Valid driver’s license
Starting Wages: $24/hr Benefits Include: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance, plus dental; paid vacations and holidays with flexible time off
Last week’s crossword solution is on page 4B.
Come in to apply or email: Ghumm’s Auto Center 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 bregac@pld.com
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Help us provide dignity in life for our elderly We’re looking for top-notch RNs and LPNs to join our team. You’ll enjoy benefits such as: up to $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive wages, $2 evening & $3 night & weekend differential, 401(k), continuing education reimbursement
Join us at Wheatridge Park Care Center if you are truly interested in others’ lives. Join to give the care you’ve wanted to give in a setting that fosters quality. Join to enjoy a warm, family-oriented workplace in an inviting home-like facility.
1501 S. Holly Drive, Liberal, Ks. 67901 620-624-0130 • 620-624-0144 www.wheatridgepark.com
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Early Intervention Nurse Occupational Therapist Social Worker Early Intervention Teacher Speech Language Pathologist Spanish/English Bilingual Paraeducator
See a complete description of job responsibilities online at www.rcdc4kids.org To apply send resume to Deanna Berry, Executive Director, at 714 Ballinger, Garden City, KS 67846, dberry@rcdc4kids.org or complete online application at www.gckschools.com. Competitive pay and benefits based upon qualifications and experience. Travel required. Positions open until filled. EOE (2c8)
The Hugoton Hermes
UND Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
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848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.
1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 510 W. 8th Street- 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fire160 acres. Call today for your private show- place, 2 car attached garage, includes appliances. Call for details!! ing!!
1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
SOLD
1108 S Main Street- Beautiful Ranch, 4 bd/2 bath, fpl, open floor plan, 2 living areas, WIC. A MUST SEE!!
711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.
FOR SALE!
$175,000
GREAT COUNTRY HOME & 60 ACRES SHOPS & BARNS Located on Highway 136 North –18 miles from Guymon, OK
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708 Adams, Rolla - Beautiful, ranch style, brick home. 5 bed/3 bath, Oak cabinetry, finished basement, sprinkler, att garage, workshop, fence, dog run...and much more!! Call to view this lovely 531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! home!!
For information and Showing call: Sharon Perkins Realty House Guymon, OK 580-651-3504 (1c9)
Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.
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2322 Road 7 Ranch Style, 4 bed/2 bath, fpl, cover patio, fence, WIC, outbuildings, 10+/acres. Much, much more!! Call to see this property!!
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
SOLD
SOLD 210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bd, 3 ba, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!
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104 Sid Avenue Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!
SOLD
SOLD 813 S Washington Frame, 4 bed/2 bath, finished basement, nice kitchen w/appliances, att garage, fence. Much more!! Call for your showing!!
131 S Madison- 2 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen/dining combo, att garage, 30 x 40 metal bldg, 10 x 12 storage shed, fence, sprinkler, carport. Great neighborhood!!
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Feature Of The Week
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Project Hope
901 S Trindle Ranch, 4 bed/3 bath, fpl, fence, sprinkler, att garage, beautiful oak detailing! Call to see this beauty!!
K IWA N IS A U C TION March 28 & 29, 2014
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1030 S. Main
Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Consignments are due by March 14 to be included on the sale bill
Karen Yoder
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 27, 2014) 3t
County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to-wit:
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL COURT DEPARTMENT
THE SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, IN AND TO THE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED FEET (S100`) OF THE WEST ONE HUNDRED FEET (W100), OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK NINETY-TWO (92), CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; AND A UTILITIES RIGHT OF WAY OVER AND ACROSS THE EAST 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 92.
GENERATION PANY,
MORTGAGE
COM-
Plaintiff, vs. BETTY L. PARKS AKA BETTY PARKS, ET AL., Defendants. Case No. 13 CV 22 Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the case above numbered, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and Defendants, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front steps of the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th St. in Hugoton, Kansas on March 21, 2014, at 10:00 AM of said day, the following described real estate situated in the
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA B. SHELTON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 10th day of February, 2014, Mike Shelton and Richard Shelton were appointed as Co-Executors of the Estate of Barbara B. Shelton, deceased, and duly qualified as such Co-Executors; and letters testamentary were issued to them on February 10, 2014, by the District Court of
Project Hope Starting in March Open 1-3 p.m. Sundays
1030 S. Main
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AL-Anon Family Group Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org
(“Property”) said real property is levied upon as the property of Defendant Betty L. Parks and all other alleged owners and will be sold without appraisal to satisfy said Order of Sale.
Submitted by: MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C. _____________________________ Beverly M. Weber KS #20570 Dustin J. Stiles KS #25152 bmw@mllfpc.com djs@mllfpc.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF MARTIN, LEIGH, LAWS & FRITZLEN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner “Give Me A Sign”
Teri’s Signs
Custom Digital Vinyl
& Designs
DOT & Designs & Logos for Trucks & Businesses Wall Art for Gifts & Home & More
620-541-1077 Owner/Designer
See me on facebook at: terissignsanddesigns
Handy Haulers
Lawn Mowing/Odd Jobs
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NEED A eot39tfc FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?
CALL ANDERSON FIREARMS
620-544-3000
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MIKE SHELTON and RICHARD SHELTON Co-Executors TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Co-Executors
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
_____________________________ STEVENS COUNTY SHERIFF
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 13, 2014) 3t
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for placing at Regionals.
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Tate & Kitzke LLC
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