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Thursday, March 3, 2016 Volume 129, Number 9 16 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Three more candidates have filed for county election The ballot for 2016 Stevens County elections is really taking shape. Three more candidates have filed with Election Officer Pam Bensel at the courthouse. Tron Stegman has filed to run for Stevens County Commissioner District Three, Pat Hall has filed for re-election to County Commissioner District Two, and Amy J. Tharp has filed to run for Stevens County Clerk.
The Republican Presidential Caucus for Stevens County will be this weekend, Saturday, March 5 at the Grant County Library in Ulysses. Doors open for check-in at 9:00 a.m. and the voting process will begin at 10:00 a.m. In order to participate, you must have registered as a Republican by February 4. You will also be required to present a photo ID at the location. The caucus process is
free, fast and simple. Public offices up for election include the national office of U.S. Representative First District; state offices of State Senator 39th District, State Representative 124th District, District Judge - District 26 Division 2 and District Magistrate Judge - District 26 Position 5; as well as the county offices of County Clerk, Sheriff, Register of Deeds,
Treasurer, County Attorney and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 3. Township offices will also be on the ballot. If you are interested in filing for public office, you can pick up paperwork at the County Clerk’s office in the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. You must file by June 1, 2016 to be included on the ballot. See important election dates on page 5.
Young lady reaps rewards with her dream of music A young girl had a dream of music. She chose the piano at the age of
seven. She picked it up quickly and made steady progress. Her determina-
An inspiring young talent fills hearts and souls with her beautiful piano music and brings to life a goal she has been reaching for since she was seven years old.
tion, drive, and love for the piano brought her and her family much satisfaction and joy. She accomplished much by practice, practice, and more practice! Amongst her achievements were, being named Student of the Year, student teaching in Sherry Kelling's piano studio, “Superior” ratings at various piano festivals, climbing through the ranks of local, district, State and National awards with National Piano Guild culminating her five years of participating by earning her International Rank
with 15 memorized songs from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary eras. She has also judged for music for Regional 4-H and blessed the lives of her church family by playing hymns at church. She has served her community by accompanying the school choirs as well as soloists, as well as performed at the school musical “Beauty and the Beast”. She has lifted the burden of too few piano teachers by taking on students of her own as well as being a substitute for her
Mark Persinger wins Mr. Congeniality at the Mr. HHS pageant Monday evening, February 29. by earning the most money during the change drive, while Hunter Kerbow claims the crown, Austin Nordyke wins First Prince honors and Ethan Bogan is named Second Prince. The show was a lot of fun for all those who participated, and especially for those in the audience! They also raised over $1500 for Pheasant Heaven Charities.
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Spring is the time to clean up the community With the warmer weather the area has been enjoying lately, everyone has been outside a lot more. Unfortunately, the
views aren't always satisfying as you venture around town and out in the country. It seems there is a lot of trash and junk
Hugoton’s Russell Lake is a great place to relax with the family, but has unfortunately become a bit of a dumping ground. Hopefully this spring the community can come together and clean the area up.
Democratic Caucus is at Garden City Saturday This year’s Kansas Democratic Caucus kicks off Saturday - here’s how to get involved. The 2016 Caucuses begin March 5 at 3:00 p.m. Participants must be in line to check in or register at that time, and no later. Participants must be registered Democrats, and may register on that day. Senate District 39th, Saturday, March 5 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Hospital, Classrooms A & B, at 401 E. Spruce Street in Garden City. More information on caucusing, locations, and committing can be found on the KDP Web site at http://www.kansasdems.org.
Veterans’ rep to be in Hugoton A Veterans Service Representative of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs, out of Fort Dodge, will be in Hugoton at the Stevens County Library Thursday, March 10 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs assists Veterans, their dependents and relatives with information, advice and assistance in filing claims for Veteran benefits. He will be able to furnish information in the fields of education, health, burial and memorials, VA pensions, and many other programs furnished by the Veterans Administration. Submitted by the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs, PO Box 87, Fort Dodge, Ks. 67843.
laying around - cans, bottles, takeout detritus, old appliances, and even full bags of garbage! Let's take the imminent arrival of spring March 21 as a goal to clean up the community. You can start with your yard and garage; City of Hugoton residents have a great resource in the City's refuse cleanup service. Huge refuse containers are available in alleys and trash cans line Main Street and Sixth Street. Dispose of household garbage in the containers provided by the City. Large items, such as furniture, old appliances or tree branches, should
be broken down to fit into the dumpster if at all possible. If you’re not able to fit the item in the dumpster, please haul it to the landfill. City employees are available to help haul large items to the landfill as a last resort. Call the City Office at 620-5448531. However, during Hugoton’s City - wide Spring Cleaning Week during the last week of May, the City will haul off all of your large items as long as you follow the guidelines. Watch for more information in the coming months. If you're planning a renovation and will accumuContinued to page 3
Freddy Gonzalez and Maggie White place fifth in duet at a recent meet in Satanta, qualifying them for State. Congratulations Freddy and Maggie! Photo courtesy of Tina White.
Vance Thompson places sixth in poetry at Satanta, qualifying him for State. Congratulations Vance!! Photo courtesy of Tina White.
This year’s first Legislative Update The first Legislative Update conducted this year took place Saturday, February 27 at the Stevens County Library. Featured were Senator Larry Powell, Representative Stephen Alford and John Doll. Senator Powell of the Kansas Senate spoke first,
Senator Larry Powell
Representative Stephen Alford stating he is on the committee to try to pass a bill that Wildlife and Parks be required to issue permits concerning endangered species in a timely manner. He is also working on a bill to allow counties to control conservation easements. Powell reported that both houses have passed the budget. Representative Stephen
Alford of the Kansas House of Representatives was the next speaker. He stated one of the major items they have been studying is the selection of judges, merit system compared to the political system where the governor appoints a judge and then his selection is approved by the Senate. Continued to page 4
Yaritza Maldonado places third in serious solo at Satanta, qualifying her for State. Congratulations Yaritza! Photo courtesy of Tina White.
Congratulations!
Pedro Ordonez and Alfredo Luna traveled to the State wrestling meet in Rose Hill Saturday. Pedro won third in his weight class.
Good Luck!
Representative John Doll
The Hugoton High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will be playing Goodland in the Sub-State tournament this weekend.
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Obituaries Alice “Allie Lou” Bradford Friends and family gathered this week to remember and honor Allie Lou (Alice Louise) Bradford, 92, who passed from this life Friday, February 26, 2016 in Olathe.
Born May 7 1923 in Guymon, Ok., she was the daughter of Earl and Ethel “Brown” Wooden. November 18, 1945 she married Edwin Royal Bradford. Mrs. Bradford was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1946, where she served on several committees and sponsored many youth groups. Until her retirement in 1986, she worked for Southwest Medical Center.
Allie was a Past President of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and named an Outstanding Woman in 1969 within that organization. Also she was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Mothers Singers. Survivors include two sons, Jim Bradford and wife Mary of Olathe and Merl Bradford and wife Kathy of Riverside, Mo.; four grandsons; two granddaughters; one great granddaughter; and her sister Gloria (Wooden) Girton who lives in Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Bradford was preceded in death by her husband Edwin; son Allen Bradford; daughter Edwina Bradford; and two brothers, Merl Wooden and Robert Wooden. Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning March 2 at the First United Methodist Church in Liberal with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial followed at the Liberal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Miller Mortuary in Liberal.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 • Agency Assist, First and South Washington, Public Service, Officer Fedelin. • Possible Intruder, 900 Block South Coulter, Unable to locate subject, Officer Hagman. • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman. • Report Of Fire, 200 Block East First, Unable to locate fire, Officer Hagman. • Vehicle Unlock, Sixth and Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman. Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Medical Assist, 1700 Block South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane. • Pedestrian Under Influence, Alley 900 Block West City Limits, Issued Citation, Officer Crane. • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane. • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block French, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane. • Dog at Large, Concannon Park, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane/ACO Smith. • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane. • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane. • Medical Assist, Medical Assist, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch. Friday, February 26, 2016 • Suspicious Subject, Alley 1000 Block Adams, Unable to locate, Of-
ficer Hagman. Saturday, February 27, 2016 • Welfare Check, 500 Block Copperstone, Advise to call other parent, Officer Hagman. • Bar Fight, Officer Hagman. • Loud Music, Ninth and Adams, Unable to locate, Sergeant Johnson. • Fight, 600 Block South Monroe, Issued Citation, Sergeant Johnson. Sunday, February 28, 2016 • Medical Assist, 300 Block East Twelfth, Public Service, Officer Fedelin.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 22 through February 28. Fire Department Wednesday, February 23, 9:09 pm – dispatched to 210 E First for a structure fire Ambulance Activity Five medical runs and two transfers.
Insight The beauty of fire Every spring across the vast, open Flint Hills grasslands, you can see fires for miles. The flames lick at the blue Kansas sky as the brown, dry grass crinkles, crackles and bursts into orange. Viewed up close or at a distance, prairie fires are mesmerizing. Beautiful and frightening at the same time, it’s hard to take your eyes away from this annual ritual. These fires aren’t a recent phenomenon and they aren’t strictly for the viewing pleasure of those traveling up and down our highways. Long before civilization invaded the prairie, fires were ignited by lightning storms and the charred prairie restored the health of the native grasses. Native Americans were the first practitioners of prescribed fires. They used the fire to attract the buffalo for easier hunting. Today, farmers, stockmen and landowners continue to use fire as a range management tool while maintaining the economic viability of the Flint Hills. The artificially ignited controlled burning of the tall-grass prairie in east-central Kansas is an annual event designed to mimic nature’s match. It has become a tradition, part of the culture of the communities and the people who inhabit this region of our state. Fire is an essential element of the ecosystem. Burning pastures is one of the best management tools for maintaining the native prairie. This annual pasture burning only occurs for a few days each year. It is not a procedure that is drawn out and lasts for weeks. Weather conditions dictate the length of the burning seasons most years. Not every cattleman burns his pastures every year as is sometimes portrayed. Instead, individual ranchers and landowners survey and decide
Leah Norton Longtime Liberal resident Leah Christina Norton passed from this life Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her Brookdale Liberal Springs residence in Liberal. She was 96.
She was born October 17, 1918 in Ford County the daughter of Louis Alvin Spitze and the former Christina Wilhelmina Bort. Leah graduated in 1936 from Kinsley High School in Kinsley. She then attended and graduated in 1940 from Southwestern College in Winfield with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics. In 1960 she moved to Liberal from Hutchinson. She was a retired school teacher for USD 480. June 1, 1941, she married Richard Edward Norton at Johnson. He died in 1985. Mrs. Norton was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Woman and the 20th Century Sunday School Class. She was awarded her 50 year pin in the Order of the Eastern Star Liberal Chapter 104, where she was a past Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Seward County Retired Teacher Association and the Cloverleaf Club. Survivors include her son Karl Lee Norton; three grandchildren, David Lee Norton, Daniel Robert Norton and Cassandra Darlene Norton; and three great grandchildren. Those preceding her in death were granddaughter Kara Michelle Norton and brother LeRoy Spitze. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery. Visitation time will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3 and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 4. Memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Yvonne “Sugar” Clark It has been learned that Yvonne C. Clark, 89, of Edmond, Ok., went home to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was known most of her life as Sugar by family, friends, and coworkers.
She was born February 1, 1927 to Dr. Frank and Maida Lancaster in Houston, Tx. July 15, 1945 she married Raymond S. Clark in San Antonio, Tx. He preceded her in death April 7, 2007. Yvonne and Raymond made their home in Liberal from 1949 until 2012 when
Jerry Priddy Former Hugoton resident Jerry Louise Farthing Priddy of Edmond, Ok. passed from this life Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Edmond. She was 85.
Winnie Burdett Death has claimed the life of Winnie Darlene Burdett. Mrs. Burdett, 68, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her home. Born January 12, 1948 at Lakin, she was the daughter of Albert Burdett and the former Opal Hayhearst. She was the eldest sister to Andy Burdett and Louise Huse. Winnie worked at the Gun Smoke Truck Stop, Kwik shop and for many years at the Costal Mart. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and at times riding motor cycles. Survivors include her sister Louise Huse of Dodge City; three neices, Jacki Miller and husband David of Dodge City, Melissa Klebs and husband Don of Dodge City and TK Burdett of Scott City; nephew Allen Burdett;
three great nieces, Michelle Miller and Jami Huse both of Dodge City and Melody Burdett of Scott City; and three great nephews, Jacob Huse of Kinsley, Skyler Huse and wife Ana of Fort Worth, Tx. and Micheal Miller of Dodge City. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A balloon release will be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the Winnie Burdett memorial fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. Fourteenth Ave., Dodge City, Ks 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuner alchapel.com.
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
each spring, which pastures will benefit and produce a healthier, lush grass for livestock after burning. Often neighbors plan and burn together, giving them more hands to ensure a safe, controlled burn. Forage quality and ecosystem health are both dependent on fire. Without fire, woodlands take over the Flint Hills and the livestock industry loses a fantastic resource. Kansas State University recommends burning take place when wind speeds are between five and 15 miles per hour, relative humidity is from 40 to 70 percent and temperatures fall in the range of 55 to 80 degrees. Landowners in all counties must notify local officials prior to planned, controlled burns. This notification is key to preventing prescribed fires from turning into accidental wildfires and ensuring burning is allowed under the existing conditions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has a Kansas Flint Hills Smoke management plan to help alleviate air quality issues in urban areas generated by prescribed burning in the Flint Hills region. Coupled with the associated web tools, it should give producers better decision-making abilities when planning and implementing prescribed fires. Producers can now assess how the smoke from their burns may impact urban areas downwind. Information like this can make a difference in keeping ozone within acceptable levels and keeping regulatory restrictions from impacting ranchers. This website is www.ksfire.org. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Sugar moved to Bradford Village Retirement Community in Edmond. Sugar was the Water Safety Director for the American Red Cross from 1950 until 1969 and a reading aide at West and South Junior High School from 1970 until 1990. She also volunteered for many years with Boy Scouts acting as Den Mother and in other capacities, earning several awards for her service. Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David Clark and wife Janie of Shawnee, Lloyd Clark of Round Lake, Il. and Loren Clark and wife Debra of Edmond; and her granddaughter Megan Gil of Shawnee. Memorial services were attended Saturday morning, February 27 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Born June 26, 1930 in Muskogee, Ok., she was the daughter of Edwin Darcy Farthing and Essie Margaret Moore. Jerry was a pastor’s wife for most of her life. She loved working with children and ran a daycare in Hugoton. She was a member of Quail Springs Baptist Church and spent most of her life teaching Sunday school and vacation bible school at the churches Charles pastored. Mrs. Priddy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She married Rev. Charles William Priddy May 28, 1950. To this union was born six children, a daughter Tara and hus-
band Max Hardy of Piedmont, Ok., a son Blayde Priddy of Vinemont, Al., a son Strone Priddy and wife Holly of Wellston, Ok., a son Lance Priddy and wife Dana of Edmond, a daughter Lynette and husband Rick Kroeker of Edmond and her son Shawn Priddy and wife Kim of Piedmont, Ok. Jerry is preceded in death by her parents; halfbrothers; a half-sister; and loving husband Rev. Charles Priddy. Survivors include her six children; her sister Virginia Markle; half-sister Diana Farthing; her 17 grandchildren, Bobbi Heath, Courtney Shettron, Brock Hardy, Brett Hardy, Jennifer Priddy, Shane Priddy, Shannon Long, Sidnea Vaughn, Courtney Hopkins, Tanner Priddy, Taran Priddy, Rance Kroeker, Charli Kroeker, Kandi Kroeker, Hayden Priddy, Koy Priddy and Dax Priddy; and 20 great grandchildren. Services were attended Wednesday afternoon, March 2 at Crawford Funeral Service in Edmond. To sign the guestbook, please visit Jerry’s obituary page at www.crawfordfundralser vice.com.
Helen Rowland Death has claimed the life of Helen Marcellus Rowland of Liberal. Mrs. Rowland passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016, at the age of 91 in Plymouth, Mn. She was born in Stevens County on the Marcellus family farm and spent most of her life in Liberal where she graduated from Liberal High School in 1942. May 25, 1947, Helen married Harper K. Rowland in Hugoton. They celebrated 38 years of marriage before Harper’s passing August 2, 1985 in Liberal. Helen and Harper were lifelong residents of southwest Kansas; residing in Hugoton, the farm and ranch in Stevens County, and for many years in Liberal. Mrs. Rowland was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a good friend of many. She loved and cherished her family and friends. She was a member of the Catholic Church and
Baker Arts in Liberal. Helen enjoyed a blessed life. She loved gardening, china painting and travel. However, her favorite thing to do was entertaining family and close friends at home. Helen was also preceded in death by her daughter Marsha Lea Wingrave; her parents Glen and Helen Clarkson Marcellus; and three sisters, Nadyne Gaskill, Betty Carlson and Mary Marcellus. Surviving children are Constance Paynter of Conroe, Tx., Dennis L. Rowland and wife Donita of Montrose, Co. and Rebecca Williams and husband Robert of Plymouth, Mn.; ten grandchildren, James Michael Wingrave, Amy S. Dudley, Amber K. Morgan, Chadwick A. Wingrave, Jeffrey D. Hendrickson, Jennifer D. Williams, Emily Vendel Truax, Stefanie D. Rowland, Ryan Harper Rowland and Scott Paynter; ten great grandchildren; and siblings, Charles Marcellus of Liberal, Margaret Sullivan of Ponca City, Ok., Bonnie Lofland of
LaPorte, Tx. and Janice McCoid of Salt Lake City, Ut. Celebration of Life Mass will take place Thursday March 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 1510 N Calhoun in Liberal where she was an active parishioner for many years. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the National Alzheimer Association or the ALS Association. Friends may send condolences to the family through Helen’s tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net.
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Spring Cleanup Continued from page 1 late construction debris, you should rent a roll-off dumpster from French’s, Collectia or Seward County Waste Management or haul the waste to the landfill yourself. If you receive one or more utilities from the City, you are eligible to request trash service from the City of Hugoton. To learn more about refuse collection services provided in Hugoton, you can review the City Codes at city ofhugoton.com. Just click on "City Codes" at the top of the page and navigate to "Health, Sanitation and Nuisances". There you will find a very comprehensive list of rules
and regulations about refuse collection. You can also call the City Office to speak with the Inspector about your situation. Stevens County residents who are not eligible for trash collection by the City are encouraged to hire a contractor to pick up their trash, such as Collectia or Seward County Waste Management. County residents can also collect their trash and dispose of it at the Stevens County Landfill, one mile north of Hugoton. There is no reason for the county roads to be lined with trash bags, boxes and other garbage. The
landfill is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is NO charge for residents to dump trash, excepting tires and concrete. As long as your waste is not hazardous and doesn't require a special waste permit, you may dump it at the landfill without a problem. Call the State if you are unsure whether your waste is hazardous. If you have questions about the landfill, you may call Stevens County's Noxious Weed Department at 620-544-2566 and they'll be happy to help. Stevens County has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and visitors usually enjoy their time here. Let's make sure their perception of Hugoton and southwest Kansas is one of fantastic views that don't include piles of trash and junk. Do your part to make your community beautiful. Take some pride in your property - and that of your community - and throw away your trash properly!
Russell Lake underwent a massive cleanup a few years ago, and it looks like it might be time for volunteers to take up the task again. The land has been designated as a recreational area for the community, but looks more like an eyesore from this view.
Above is a common sight along Stevens County’s roads. Cruising in the country is almost a rite of passage for many rural residents, and, unfortunately, so is tossing garbage out the window. Next time you’re out and about, take a trash bag and clean up a scenic back road, or at the very least, pick up after yourself!
Dustin and Johnette Johnson Edward Jones Investments - 608 S. Main St., Hugoton Dustin Johnson is celebrating four years of working at Edward Jones of Hugoton. He came right out of college to work in Hugoton. Dustin is a vital part of the Hugoton community being a member of the Hugoton Booster Club and is the secretary of the Rotary Club. He is on the Chamber board and a partner of Pheasant Heaven Charities. Dustin and Johnette were married September 6, 2014. They are both originally from Liberal. Recently they moved back to Liberal in order to help with Dustin’s dad. Dustin can still be found here at the Hugoton Edward Jones office. Johnette is currently taking classes at Tabor College. She is studying to get her Business Administration degree. She also co-advises the business management marketing club at Seward County Community College. Johnette enjoys teaching her students. Dustin and Johnette helped co-found the Kaiser Carlile Memorial Fund. They both love to golf, cook and travel. They do Crossfit together which is a type of workout. Dustin is working to complete his Accredited Asset Management Specialist Certification (AAMS) and his Certified Financial Planning (CFP). As part of Edward Jones, Dustin offers stocks, bonds, CDs, IRAs and Mutual Funds. He does financial and estate planning and offers life insurance, annuities and long term care policies. His is a full service brokerage firm. His company can be found online www.edwardjones.com. Hugoton is fortunate to have businessmen such as Dustin Johnson in our midst.
AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. March 3 - Kansas Department of Agriculture will host an Agribusiness Workshop at the High Plains Journal, 1500 E. Wyatt Earp in Dodge City from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. To RSVP, email your name and the workshop location to events@kda.ks.gov. March 5 - Stevens County/Grant County Republican Presidential Caucus at the Grant County Library, 215 E. Grant Ave. in Ulysses. Doors
What an idyllic scene....this COULD be, if it wasn’t for the garbage sack and beer box. Springtime in southwest Kansas is a lovely
season. Please do your part to keep the community clean and beautiful by making sure you dispose of your trash properly.
The Skinner family is awarded the 2015 Soil Conservation Award at the Soil Conservation Banquet. Left to right are Loren Seaman, Ava,
C.J., Virginia, Darrell, Marcala and Eli Skinner and Jack Rowden to the right. This picture was inadvertently left out of last week’s Hermes.
open at 9:00 a.m., voting begins at 10:00 a.m. - Democratic Caucus is 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Hospital, Classrooms A & B, 401 E. Spruce Street in Garden City. Participants must be there to check in at 3:00 p.m. March 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room. March 3 & 5 - Girls Sub-State Basketball at Goodland. March 4 & 5 - Boys Sub-State Basketball at Goodland. March 8 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.
- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. March 9 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. March 9 - 12 - Girls and Boys State Basketball at Emporia. March 16 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host
their monthly luncheon. March 19 - Pioneer Communications will have their annual meeting for members of the Telephone Association at 10:30 a.m. in the South Room of the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. Lunch will be served. - Annual Health Fair at the Walker Auditorium at the Grant County Civic Center from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, sponsored by Pioneer Telephone and Pioneer Electric.
Do you have a great idea for a theme for the Stevens County Fair? If so, you could win $25.00! Submit your idea to: Stevens County Fair Association PO Box 356 Hugoton KS 67951 or email to stvnfair@pld.com Include your name and address.
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Are There Plastic Beads In Your Toothpaste?
In the interest of helping you find dental information and dental products that are beneficial to you, we have a tidbit to share about toothpaste. Tiny plastic beads can be found in many popular brands of toothpastes. Some toothpaste companies report they use the microbeads to add color to the paste. Other companies suggest the microbeads are exfoliating. The Food and Drug Administration says these polyethylene plastic beads are safe, but dentists and hygienists are finding them embedded in the crevices between the teeth and gums. In our office, we have been finding them embedded in gums at a concerning rate. The beads do not disintegrate and they are not biodegradable and are not sifted out of the water supply. Toothpaste companies are being pressured to remove the beads, so we understand the addition of beads to toothpaste will decrease in 2016. However, please consider reviewing the ingredients of your toothpaste because polyethylene beads are not beneficial to your health. To your good health, Dr. Effie & Team
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t
torneys’ fees and expesnes, are reasonable, should be allowed, and ordered paid; court costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, and the Petitioner and the surety on Petitioner’s bond be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 21, 2016 at 2:30 P.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, CASE NO.09-PR-48 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Rosella Arellano, Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; the Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; the laws of intestate succession be applied and estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for Administrator’s compensation and expenses, and the Administrator’s at-
Rosella Arellano, Administrator James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Administrator
Legislative Update Continued from page 1 Alford commented he is not happy with the approved budget but there were not many options since Kansas is short of money. The house has passed an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact which allows doctors to join the Compact. This allows them to cross state lines to practice medicine. This will hopefully allow telemedicine in Kansas. Representative Alford hopes the bill will next pass the Senate. Alford stated he hopes that a new formula for funding education will be presented soon. John Doll came forth next to announce he is running for Kansas Senate against Senator Larry Powell. He has served two terms as a state representative for District 123 which is Garden City. Doll is a former mayor of
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Garden City. He grew up in Ingalls. While he was growing up, he worked part time on a farm and part time for a feedyard. He is a former teacher and coach. Doll remarked he does not like the new budget. Kansas does not have enough money coming in to do a good job. He feels the tax structure is not working because not enough revenue is being brought in. The meeting was then opened to questions. The legislators answered questions on caucus vs. primary elections, medicaid expansion, education’s common core, sanitary hospitals, tax on food, KPERs and the question of judges being appointed. The next Legislative Update is scheduled for March 19, 2016.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Photographers, it’s time to select the pictures you wish to show at this year’s photography exhibit. The exhibit will begin April 1 and run through April 29. Hobbyists and professionals are welcome to participate! PAST SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS Summer reading T-shirts from 2012 – 2015 are available at the library. They are $6.00 each or three for
You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
$15.00. Not all sizes may be available in all styles. TAX FORMS All federal IRS tax forms have been received. You may take any of the booklets or forms that you require to complete your 2015 taxes. Remember, Kansas state tax filing is only available online. EARLY READER BOOKS The library has recently received new early reading materials including groups of sight word books. Ask at the front desk. CIRCLE TIME REMINDER There will be no Circle Time during Spring Break week. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program “Fire It Up” will be over on Saturday, March 19. You can still participate -register today and begin reading. Turn in what you have read for prizes! Prizes will be awarded weekly. Winners’ names and the prizes they selected will be posted on the library’s Facebook page. Check it out at www.face book.com/StevensCounty Library!
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Rick Wolters visits with Senator Larry Powell at the Stevens County Library Saturday afternoon.
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State Piano Continued from page 1 own piano teacher. This young lady’s journey climaxed Saturday, February 20 when at 2:45 p.m., she stepped into Wiedemann Hall at WSU for the State Piano Competition. She made the walk down the aisle and up on the stage to experience her goal being reached. Never letting disappointment get her down, learning, growing, working harder and never losing sight of what she had set out to accomplish. She sat down at the Steinway grand piano and performed “The Fauns” by Chaminade and left her heart on that keyboard as her fingers flew through the difficult runs and eased through the piece, gracefully leaving those watching uplifted. Tears were shed as the culmination of all the years of devotion and dedication have made her a master pianist who loves to share music with everyone and touch their very hearts and souls. This young woman is Carly Martin, daughter of Patsy and Jim Martin of
Hugoton. She leaves a legacy and an example to future pianists to work hard, dream big, set goals, never give up and most of all to love music! Upcoming events for Carly include: • Church choir and congregational accompanying • School choir accompanying • Senior recital Sunday April 17 - location yet to be determined • Sherry Kelling's recital in May • Teaching her own students and preparing them for recital • Blessing her family, church and the community she chooses to live in with her talent • A lifetime filled with beautiful piano music Thanks Carly for allowing Hugoton community to be a part of your musical journey! We have grateful hearts for the love we all feel when you perform! Submitted by Sherry Kelling.
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• St. Patrick’s Day was not traditionally celebrated in Ireland in the same way it is in America and they definitely do not drink green beer. • St. Patrick’s Day was first and foremost a religious celebration in the old country. • The color most often associated with St. Patrick was blue, which was also the color of the old Irish flag. As for corned beef, well... the Irish rarely serve or eat it. Beef was corned in and around the Cork region of Ireland from the late 1600s, when the English took control, to the early 1800s. However, this was almost exclusively for export to England and Europe, and was not commonly eaten by the natives. Their association with corned beef as traditional Irish fare can be traced back to the 19th century and the Irish emigration to the U.S. While the newly immigrated Irish were used to eating salt pork back home, its nearest counterpart, bacon, was prohibitively expensive in the U.S. Their best option for a lower-cost meat was, you guessed it: corned beef. What was once a luxury item became a food that was now inexpensive and readily available. So it was the IrishAmerican consumption of corned beef that initiated its association with Ireland and the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day. And as for pairing cabbage with corned beef, it was simply one of the cheapest vegetables available to Irish immigrants, so it was a side dish that stuck. Here is an Irish Bread I prepared for my program on Irish food last week that was quite popular. Irish Bread 4 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 4 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt ½ cup shortening 2 cups milk 1 Tbsp caraway seeds 2 cups raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 9-inch pie pans. Mix flour,
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“Notes From Nancy” The Tastes of St. Patrick’s Day Today’s modern Irish cuisine evolved from centuries of social and political change. The cuisine takes its influence from the crops grown and animals farmed in its temperate climate. The introduction of the potato heavily influenced Ireland’s food thereafter and, as a result, is often closely associated with Ireland. Representative Irish dishes include Irish stew, bacon and cabbage, boxty, coddle, and colcannon. Potatoes form the basis for many traditional Irish dishes. They were introduced into Ireland in the second half of the 16th century, initially as a garden crop, and eventually came to be the main food crop of the poor. Nutritionally, the potato is a good source of many vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C when fresh. The last quarter of the 20th century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. This cuisine is based on fresh vegetables, fish (especially salmon and trout), oysters, mussels and other shellfish, traditional soda bread, the wide range of cheeses that are now being made across the country, and, of course, the potato. Traditional dishes, such as Irish stew, coddle, the Irish breakfast, and potato bread have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Guinness beer may have a claim on being Ireland’s national drink, as no other drink is as synonymous with the Emerald Isle. Even the coat-ofarms of Ireland (the harp) can be found on every bottle of Guinness. The velvety mouth feel and pillowy foam head come from nitrogen rather than carbon dioxide. It is said that it takes two minutes to pour the perfect pint, so that the foam can settle in two shifts. As you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here in the U.S., here are some myths about the holiday and the truths behind them.
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baking powder, sugar and salt together. Add shorting, mix to resemble a coarse meal. Add milk and caraway seeds. Dust raisins with small amount of flour to keep them separate, and add to the batter. Dough will be sticky! If you butter your hands it makes working with dough easier. Divide dough in half and make a smooth rounded loaf in the center of each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean, it's done. This makes two round loaves. Enjoy!
Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN), a leader in health information exchange, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announce a new online feature which allows Kansans to have secure access to state-certified immunization records through their MyKSHealth eRecord personal health record. “As the mother of four boys it can be challenging to keep track of immunization records critical for school enrollment or to ensure their immunizations are current," explained Dr. Laura McCrary, Executive Director of KHIN. "As a result of this KHIN/KDHE collaboration, Kansans can access and print a certified copy of their immunization records any time through their MyKSHealth eRecords on-
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the Senior Center to either paint or join the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies. Saturday, March 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. is Sew All Day and at 6:00 p.m. is the potluck and Canasta group. Our dance is that evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the band Cottonwood. Please bring a potluck to the dance. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions con-
cerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-225-8240. Menu Mar. 3............Smother Chicken Mar. 4 ........................Meat Loaf Mar. 7.....................Swiss Steak Mar. 8.......................Sloppy Joe Mar. 9..........................Beef Tips Mar. 10.............Chicken Pot Pie Activities Thursday, March 3 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, March 7 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
line personal health record.” KHIN supports MyKSHealth eRecords by electronically transmitting medical records available in the health information exchange to individuals who have an established MyKSHealth eRecords account. Kansans now have secure, convenient access to an even more complete picture of their health due to this unique immunization record integration with KDHE. In addition to the KDHE state certified immunization feature available in MyKSHealth eRecords, other valuable components of MyKSHealth eRecords include online medical record access, secure messaging, health information and education, and new health information alerts. To set up your MyKSHealth eRecord patient portal, call 844-4MYHLTH (844-4694584), or to gain access to these benefits as well as your immunization records, contact the KDHE at 877-296-0464.
Hunter Kerbow performs an hilarious “Cha Cha Slide” for the talent portion of the Mr. HHS pageant, sponsored by the HHS chapter of the National Honor Society. Hunter went on to win the crown.
As a provider-led organization, KHIN is renowned as one of the largest, most successful health information exchanges (HIE) in the country with more than 1,200 participating providers, hospitals, clinics and other health care related facilities. KHIN’s mission is to improve health care quality, coordination and efficiency through the exchange of health information at the point of care utilizing a secure electronic network, provided by a collaboration of health care organizations. For more information about KHIN visit www.khinonline.org. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment works to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans. Submitted by the Kansas Health Informatiion Newtwork and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Austin Nordyke “works it” on the runway...or the HHS auditorium stage, during the Mr. HHS pageant Monday night. Austin won First Prince in the contest, and impressed the crowd with his antics.
Important Dates to Remember June 1
Mr. HHS 2015 Zack Leininger is escorted onto the stage by Parker Titus. Zack handed the crown over to Hunter Kerbow by the end of the competition.
12:00 Noon deadline to file or withdraw candidacy, to change party affiliation for August primary, and for new parties to file petitions
June 16 List of candidates for primary election will be published
June 29 Times and places of elections and close of registration must be published
July 1 Deadline for in-state residency change (voters who move within 30 days may vote in former precinct)
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August 2 Primary Election
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Sean has experienced 800 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're almost there Sean! Great job!
Neighbor to Neighbor food drive began March 2 The Neighbor to Neighbor statewide food drive will kick off March 2 at Harvesters– The Community Food Network’s Topeka location. The food drive is a collaborative effort by Dillons Food Stores, Harvesters–The Community Food Network, Kansas Food Bank, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas agriculture commu-
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nity to support our neighbors in need and reduce hunger in Kansas communities. The goal is to raise 75,000 meals for Kansas families during the food drive throughout the month of March. Please send notice of your intention to participate and any questions about the event to Education and Events Coordinator Robin Blume at Robin.Blume@kda.ks.gov. unty ns Co iliary e v e t S ux ital A Hosp
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The Hugoton Lady Eagles hosted the Holcomb Lady Longhorns Tuesday, February 23 to defeat them in a rout. The Lady Eagles set new records with most points in a game scoring 91 points and three point baskets by a team with 12 from behind the arc. First, the Hugoton Lady Eagles scored an amazing 31 points during the opening quarter of the game. They held the Lady Longhorns to only 11 points during the same time. Not satisfied, Hugoton let loose and ripped the nets for 28 more points before halftime. The three pointers were falling like layups for the lady Eagles. Katy Heger finished the second quarter with another three pointer as Hugoton led Holcomb 59-14 going into the break. Sarah Johnson had quite a night as she went six for nine from the three-point line. She made a few of those in the third quarter to push the Lady Eagles lead over Holcomb to 86-23. The fourth quarter had the starters resting and the Lady Eagles' offense running the clock to end the game. After four quarters of play, the lady Eagles defeated Holcomb by the score of 91-37. Coach Gillen said, "We
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles congratulate each other for a job very well done Tuesday evening were extremely pleased with the effort from all of our girls. We shot the ball very well, and we did an excellent job of speeding the game up. I would like to say a couple things about Sarah Johnson: We talk about ‘buy in’ a lot in our program. We ask our players to sacrifice their own needs for what is best for the team. We define roles for each of our players and ask that they be a star in their role. Sarah Johnson has sacrificed
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her time in the summer and the school year to work on her game and become a better player. Sarah has bought into the role we have asked her to play and helped our team be the best it can be in many ways people outside the program will never see. S. Johnson is a tremendous young lady and I have no doubt she will be successful in whatever she chooses to do with her life." Amy Scott led the Lady Ea-
gles with 21 points, five assists and seven steals for the team. S. Johnson scored 20 points which included six baskets from beyond the three point line. Katy Heger scored 20 points with three assists and six steals for the Lady Eagles. Dallie Hoskinson had 18 points, six assists and 13 rebounds for Hugoton. Brooklynn Harper and Rebecca Johnson scored five points and four points for the team, respectively. Johanna Rawlins scored three points for the Lady Eagles.
HHS senior Tony Kinser drives to the basket Tuesday while the Eagles faced the tough team for the second time this season.
Hugoton High School wrestlers Alfredo Luna, far left, and Pedro Ordonez, center, stand with their coaches at the State tournament in Rose
Hill Saturday. Pedro won third place. Congratulations and great job representing HHS!
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Hugoton beats Horns for second time
Senior Tyler Goode puts up a shot in action against the Broncs Friday.
Sports Schedule Thursday, March 3 - HS Basketball - 4A, Division II Girls’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Friday, March 4 - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Boys’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Saturday, March 5 - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Girls’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. - HS Basketball - 4A Division II Boys’ Sub-State in Goodland at 1209 Cherry Street. Wednesday, March 9 - HS Basketball -4A Division
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The Holcomb Longhorns made the trip to Hugoton Tuesday, February 23 to take on the Eagles. This was the second meeting of these two top ranked teams in less than a month. The first quarter of play was no surprise as the two teams played toe to toe. A three pointer by Parker Titus started off the scoring for the Eagles. Manuel Mendez broke away from the defense to add two points for Hugoton in the opening period of play. Zack Leininger had a trio of buckets in the second period to keep the Eagles within reach of the Longhorns. Titus and Tony Kinser hit some free throws to push the Eagles ahead of the Longhorns as the half came to a close. Hugoton was ahead of Holcomb going into halftime by the score of 20-18. Later in the third quarter, Colby Korf was fouled from behind the three point line. He proceeded to swish three
consecutive free throws for his team. Hugoton trailed Holcomb by one point at the end of the third period. The fourth quarter was full of drama between these two teams. The Eagles showed their teamwork as they pulled together to once again defeat the 2015 State Champions from Holcomb. A combination of assists, rebounds, free throws and steals brought the second win in 19 days over Holcomb. The Hugoton Eagles won over Holcomb 50-49 and clinched the League championship. Coach Korf said, "I told the team after the game that although we didn't play our best, we found a way to win and that's what great teams do, just find a way to win. I also told them to enjoy this win and the league championship because they definitely deserved it, but when we get to practice tomorrow our focus has to be on Lakin who we play Friday night. I
The Eagles - and a huge crowd - celebrate their hard-earned victory against Holcomb at home Tuesday night. think beating Holcomb twice now definitely gives us the confidence that we can do it again if we see them in substate." Leininger led in scoring with 13 points. Kinser and Titus each scored nine points for the Eagles. Mendez and Korf scored eight points and six points, respectively. Tyler Goode and Wade Heger
scored two points each for Hugoton. Garrett Hamlin scored one point for the Eagles.
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Eagles lasso Lakin Broncs with 55-40 victory Tuesday The Hugoton Eagles finished up their regular season schedule with a great defensive performance against Lakin Friday, February 26. The Eagles held the Broncs to only 40 points as they earned another win on their great season. After the victory, Hugoton's record is now an impressive 19-1. The game opened up with a statement from Senior Parker Titus as he swished a three-pointer in front of the Broncs' fans. During the first quarter, the teams traded buckets back and forth. The game looked as if it was going to be very close with Hugoton having the lead over Lakin by the score of 16-12 after the first period of play. Before the half, the Eagles kept Lakin to only 11 points in the second period. However, Hugoton doubled their
lead to eight points at the midway mark of the contest. The second half started with Hugoton going ahead of Lakin by the score of 31-23. The game could go either way in the pivotal third quarter. Zack Leininger took over as he raced coast to coast and finished with a layup for the Eagles. Later, Tony Kinser used his outstanding reach to lay in another two points into the Eagles' net. During the last quarter, Alex Gonzales muscled his way to the bucket to score another one of his buckets for the Eagles, Then, Titus used his tenacious effort to add two more points for Hugoton. The Eagles displayed great defense throughout the game. After four quarters of play, Hugoton defeated Lakin by the score of 55-40. Leininger led all scorers
with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Gonzales had 11 points and five rebounds. Titus had seven points for the team. Wade Heger and Tyler Goode had six points each for the Eagles. Colby Korf added five points, while Kinser had four points for the Eagles. Caleb Gayer and Manuel Mendez scored two points each for Hugoton. Coach Korf said, "I felt like we had one of our best defensive efforts of the night. Lakin is a team that runs most of its offense through one player (Yakel) who averages about 20 points a game. Colby and Parker did a great job of defending him and making him work really hard and contested every shot he took. The rest of the team really locked down on their other players and made it difficult for Lakin to score. After the game, I went in and wrote 19-1 on the whiteboard, then I erased it and wrote down 0-0. I told the players to be proud of their accomplishments so far this season, but come Monday, everyone is 0-0. Don't be satisfied, because we have a lot of basketball left to play
and our best moments as a team are yet to come." Hugoton plays their next game as they enter Sub-State play in Goodland Friday, March 4. The opening round game will be against Colby starting at 6:00 p.m. CST. If successful Friday, the Eagles will play in the title game in Goodland Saturday, March 5
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Senior Mark Persinger steps up to the free throw line for the Eagles.
Colby Korf lays up a shot against Lakin. Colby added five points to the Eagles’ side of the scoreboard Friday.
The Eagles huddle during a timeout while the Rowdy Crowd cheers them on to victory. The Rowdy Crowd gladly made the hour-long trip to cheer on their favorite team.
Senior Caleb Gayer flies above the Lakin players to retrieve a rebound at the away game Friday night.
Lady Eagles glide to 19-1 record at Lakin The Hugoton Lady Eagles went to Lakin last Friday night and defeated the Lady Broncs. Hugoton defeated Lakin by the score of 54-33. The Lady Eagles left Lakin with their new record of 19-1. The Lady Eagles held Lakin to only two points during the first quarter. This allowed Hugoton to build a
21-2 lead by the time the period came to an end. Lakin built up some offense during the second period of play. The Broncs were able to add 12 points to the scoreboard before the half. At the end of two quarters, the Lady Eagles led by the score of 31-14. As usual, the Lady Eagles
Dallie Hoskinson brings the ball up the court during the away game at Lakin Friday.
separated from their opponent during the third quarter, By the 3:54 mark of the period, the Hugoton was up 3816. Then, Hugoton stretched
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the lead to a 25 point advantage before the last quarter of the contest. During the fourth quarter, the Lady Eagles’ bench was emptied and allowed them to get valuable game experience before the trip to the substate tournament in Goodland. The final score for the Lady Eagles was 54-33. Coach Gillen said, "It's time to get ready for the post season. This is an exciting time of year and we are looking forward to playing our best basketball." The Lady Eagles will be participating in the Class 4A Division II Sub-State tournament at Goodland High School. The first game will be Thursday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. CST against Colby. If the Lady Eagles win, they will then play in the title game on Saturday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Lady Eagles set up their defense against the Lady Broncs last Friday night.
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HHS men’s basketball hosts Junior Blue and Red Classic The Hugoton High School basketball men and their parents offered the third annual Junior Blue and Red Classic Youth Basketball tournament February 20, 2016. This was a fundraiser for the high school boys basketball program for various camps, clinics and other activities for their team. It is also an opportunity for the high school basketball players to give back to the community and to help establish the love of the game of basketball and the importance of team to the young kids of the community. This year there were 20 teams of both third/fourth and fifth/sixth grade boys and girls teams from all over the area. Hugoton was well represented and had five teams in the tournament. This tournament would not be possible without the help of so many parents, family members, and others that give of their time and finances! It definitely takes the
whole community and this community is blessed with wonderful parents, community members, and businesses. Hearty appreciation goes out to Harry Ferguson, John Moser, Will Schnittker, Jeff Ramsey, Greg Leeper, Nick Rodriguez, Cody Frederick, Scott Schechter and Heath Kelley for freely giving up their time to make the tournament a success. Also, much appreciation goes out to the amazing business sponsors: Hancock Electric, Ag 1st Insurance, Citizens State Bank, Martin Trucking, Hugoton Rotary, Farm Bureau- Jeff Ramsey, Seaman Crop Consulting, Heartland Harvesting LLC, Fiss Architecture, Musgrove Insurance Services, State Farm- Debbie Nordling, TA Dudley, Hugoton Uptown Autobody, Jim Frederick, Ella Marteney and Sports Connection-Kevin Watkins!
Hugoton’s Shockers are all smiles after their great performance at the Junior Blue and Red Classic tournament last weekend. In the back row are Greg Grewell, Ross Grewell, Cade Mecklenburg, Adam Mendoza, Clay Mecklenburg, Gavin Williams, Coach Caleb Williams and Clay Gilmore. In the front row are Carson Bennett, Zevin Littell, Ryle Riddlesperger and Austin Apelu. Teammate Jace Bonsall is not pictured.
Lance Cornelsen coached the fourth and fifth grade girls’ Tornadoes team for the Junior Blue and Red Classic last Saturday at Hugoton High School.
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The Kansas Division of Vehicles has teamed up with State Farm® and Cenex to launch a new program that parents and provides guardians with a simple, easy-to-follow plan designed to help teens develop safe driving habits. “According to the CDC and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, young drivers in Kansas, between the ages of 16 and 19 years old, are more than twice as likely to crash as drivers in other age groups due to inexperience,” said Director of Vehicles, Lisa Kaspar. “Parents play a critical role in their children’s education and this guide encourages parents to expose teenagers to a variety of enhanced supervised driving experiences to help them become knowledgeable and
safe drivers.” The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program guide is packed with information and lessons on driving basics, parental pointers, and licensing qualifications that are helpful to parents of new drivers. The program is supplemented by the RoadReady® mobile app, which can easily and accurately track the required supervised driving time of 50 hours, including ten hours of night driving. Last year, more than 43,000 Kansas teens sought instruction (learner’s) permits, and the department wanted to provide parents with a resource geared toward skill development and expanding the conditions and time that teens drive with their parents prior to driving independently. The program focuses on the role of the parent in the teen driver education process and encourages parents and teens to drive together in a variety of weather conditions, unfamiliar settings, city and heavy traffic routes, and also various times of day. According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State
Farm study, Driving Through the Eyes of Teens, teen drivers whose parents are highly involved in the teen driver education process were half as likely to get in a car crash, 71 percent less likely to drive intoxicated, 30 percent less likely to use a cell phone while driving, and twice as likely to wear seatbelts. “Getting a driver’s license is a special moment in a teen’s life, but it often causes increased anxiety for parents,” said Ed Gold, State Farm Advertising Director. “Research tells us the single most important thing parents can do to help their teens stay safe on the road is to provide as much supervised practice behind the wheel as possible. We hope this new resource will help parents and teens make the most of this time together.” As part of its commitment to safety education, CHS Inc. – and its Cenex® brand – helped fund The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program through sponsorship advertising. “Getting a drivers license is an exciting moment in a teen’s life, but it demands a new level of responsibility. Practice and
preparation are key components to new driver success,” said Akhtar Hussain, CHS refined fuels marketing manager. Emily Stein, President Safe Roads Alliance, said “Parents are the key to assuring the safety of teen drivers. The more involved the parents are at this important phase when a teen is learning to drive, the more likely it will be that these teens will not be involved in a collision once they are driving on their own.” The free program guide is available at driver licensing offices around the state. It is also available on the Kansas Department of Revenue Web site at: www.ksrevenue.org. The RoadReady mobile app is available for iPhones at the App Store. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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The Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 16.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.64 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.74 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 61.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 6.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 65.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year
ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices February 29 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.25/g in 2015, $3.32 per gallon in 2014, $3.68 per gallon in 2013, $3.55 per gallon in 2012 and $3.26 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.68 per gallon, up 22.5 cents per gallon from last week's $1.45 per gallon; Lincoln - $1.87 per gallon, up 15.0 cents per gallon from last week's $1.72 per gallon; and Topeka - $1.68 per gallon, up 18.3 cents per gallon from last week's $1.50 per gallon. "We knew it was inevitable. The eight-month decline in prices at the pump that brought the national average
as low as $1.67 has come to an end," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "The 'plateau' or pause in price movement is now behind us as we've had a full week in which the national average has climbed steadily. Some areas such as Southern California are weathering significantly higher increases as their refineries transition earlier from 'winter blend' to 'summer blend' production while Great Lakes states suffer from refinery run cuts. As expected, this is the beginning of the seasonal price climb and we'll have to wait and see if last week's rally for crude gains momentum to underscore the trend." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
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MARCH MADNESS AT SOCIAL SECURITY Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, which will culminate when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. Fans wait in eager anticipation to see whether their favorite team or alma mater will be included in the “final four.” While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has its own winning “final four” to help you this season.
Bernabe Mendoza and Alex Gonzales work with second graders last week. The students are learning the importance of crops and animals as a food source.
Hugoton FFA students take time to visit the elementary school last week February 23. The students are working with the
second graders about the importance of grain, crops and animals. Photos courtesy of Les McNally.
Rate of health care personnel receiving annual flu vaccine steadily rises tals, the statewide immunization rate of 91 percent during the 2014-15 flu season is the highest yet, and compares favorably with the national rate of 90.4 percent. In contrast, the first statewide survey KHC conducted in 2009 found that only 64 percent of health care workers and medical staff were immunized against the flu. “Every year, more and more health care workers make a conscious decision to protect their patients, their co-workers and everyone visiting their facility when they receive their flu shot,” said Kendra Tinsley, KHC executive director. “While we still have much work to do, we are
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Kyra Kalani discusses with Hugoton Elementary School’s second graders the importance of grain crops and animals for a source of food.
Increasing numbers of Kansas hospital workers are rolling up their sleeves each year to help protect the health of their patients and co-workers. During last year’s flu season, more than nine out of ten hospital personnel, medical staff, volunteers, students and contractors were immunized against the flu. A statewide hospital survey conducted annually by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) confirmed that the influenza immunization rate among health care personnel has steadily risen over the past seven years. According to KHC’s recent survey of 141 Kansas hospi-
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mended that all hospital health care personnel, including medical staff, receive the seasonal influenza vaccine—a key measure in preventing the spread of influenza. One key recommendation that now more than one-third (36.9 percent) of Kansas hospitals had adopted in time for last year’s flu season is a condition-of-employment policy, which adds the influenza vaccination to the hospital’s list of required vaccines to be employed, unless medically exempted. Kansas hospitals that have adopted such policies have achieved immunization rates of 95 percent or greater. National recommendations and resources for hospitals are available on the KHC website at www.kheconline.org/initiatives/immunization-project. Submitted by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative visit www.khconline.org.
Now, let’s turn to the action! 1. The online services you can put into play with a my Social Security account are like free-throws. They’re quick and easier than muscling your way to the basket (or field office). My Social Security is an online account that allows you quick and secure access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, once you create your online account, you can use my Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement; verify your earnings record; and see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can sign into your account to view, save, and print your benefit verification letter; check your benefit payment information; request a replacement Medicare card; get a replacement SSA-1099/ 1042S for tax season; and even change your address and phone number in our records. You can also start or change your direct deposit information. In some states and the District of Columbia, you may also be able to request a replacement Social Security card online. Check it out at www.socialse curity.gov/myaccount. 2. One of the most important fouls you might want to avoid is not signing up for Medicare Part B. Enrollment begins January 1 and ends March 31. Medicare Part B covers two types of services: medically necessary services — services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat your medical condition and that meet accepted standards of medical practices. Medicare Part B also covers preventive services — healthcare to prevent illness (like
Hugoton The rest of the scheduled dates for this year’s Legislative Coffees are March 19, April 16 and May 21. All of these coffees will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephan Alford are scheduled to attend. The
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Fishing pamphlets now available Every angler is searching for that secret lure that will catch more fish than all the others. However, if they exist, they’re expensive and don’t come with a guarantee. Fortunately, there are a few tools designed to help you catch more fish and they are free. The 2016 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, 2016 Fishing Atlas, and the 2016 Fishing Forecast are available online and wherever licenses are sold. To catch fish, you have to be in the right spot with the right equipment at the right time. And to ensure your fishing days are enjoyable, you need to know the regulations. These three publications produced by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will help you find the right spot and know the regulations. The 2016 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary includes critical information about license requirements and fees, creel and length limits, special fishing programs, and color illustrations for fish identification. The pamphlet has a complete listing of public waters in the state, including locations and any special regulation. Special fishing programs, such as the trout program and urban fishing program, are highlighted with locations and stocking schedules. The 2016 Fishing Atlas is an 80-page color publication with maps showing all public fishing areas, including state and federal waters and the Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitats program (F.I.S.H.) waters. The F.I.S.H. program leases private ponds and stream and river access and
The pamphlets listed above are available wherever licenses are sold or online. opens them up to public fishing. In recent years, the program has opened more than 1,900 acres of private ponds and more than 70 miles of streams to anglers. Most areas are open from March 1 to October 31, but some are open to angling year-round. Lease dates, special regulations, and boating restrictions are also designated for each leased tract in the atlas. The final piece of the angler’s arsenal is the 2016 Fishing Forecast, which is available as a printed brochure, can be downloaded from www.ksout doors.com and is included in the March/April issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine. The forecast summarizes data collected by fisheries biologists throughout the year to help anglers find the best fishing spots statewide. The forecast includes Density, Preferred, and Lunker ratings for 17 species of sport fish in more than 200 state fishing lakes, community lakes and reservoirs. Anglers can use the forecast to find a lake that has a good population of the species they like to catch. For example, if you like to catch white bass, you’ll see that Pomona Reser-
voir has the No. 1 Density Rating, which refers to the number of white bass that were 9 inches long or longer the biologists caught per unit of sampling effort. Pomona also has the highest Preferred Rating of 11.58, which means that of the fish sampled almost half were longer than 12 inches. However, if you’re interested in large white bass, you might want to try Cedar Bluff Reservoir, which had the No. 1 Lunker Rating, which refers to white bass in the samples longer than 15 inches. Lengths for the various ratings are different for each species, and there are also categories for the biggest fish caught during sampling and the biologist’s ranking. Ratings are separated among reservoirs, lakes and ponds, so anglers can also select the size of the water they prefer to fish. These three tools, along with the Weekly Fishing Reports at www.ksoutdoors.com, will help you catch more fish this season, guaranteed. Don’t get caught on the water without them! Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Regional 4-H Club Day ratings are announced Regional 4-H Club Day was at SCCC in Liberal Saturday, February 27. 4-H’ers who received top blue honors at County Club Day were eligible to take part in this six-county annual event, and included 4H’ers from Stevens, Morton, Seward, Grant, Haskell and Stanton Counties. Events held are model meetings, demonstrations and illustrated talks, project talks, public speaking, instrumental and vocal music numbers, and dramatic talents. Those from Stevens County who participated and their placings are as follows: Model Meeting - Heartland 4-H Club, Blue; Jr Project Talk - Channing Dillinger, Blue; Jr Project Talk - Kayleigh Flores, Blue; Int Project Talk Jacob Bell, Top Blue Int Project Talk Catie Gooch, Blue; Int Project Talk Lakota Persing, Blue; Sr Public Speaking - Emma McClure, Blue; Sr Public Speaking - Adyson Gooch, Red; Jr Demo/Illustrated Talk Faith Beesley, Top Blue; Jr Demo/Illustrated Talk - Stanton Custer, Blue; Jr Demo/Illustrated Talk - Aneta Morris; Blue Int Demo/Illustrated Talk - Jacob Bell, Top Blue; Int Demo/Illustrated Talk - Lakota Persing, Top Blue; Sr Demo/Illustrated Talk - Sydney Beesley, Top Blue; Sr Demo/Illustrated Talk Lacey Brecheisen, Top Blue; Sr Demo/Illustrated Talk - Vallery Persing, Top Blue; Int Skit -
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Furbearer running season begins March 1. During the running season, no furbearer may be killed or taken.
Furbearer running season begins March 1 to November 1 Except for beaver trapping season, which runs through March 31, all other furbearer trapping and hunting seasons closed February 15. However, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reminds hound enthusiasts that the furbearer running season begins March 1. This is the time for houndsmen and their dogs to hone skills necessary during the furbearer hunting seasons. During the running sea-
son, no furbearer may be killed or taken. In addition, it is illegal for runners to possess any firearm or other weapon while pursuing furbearers during the running season. Legal hours for running furbearers are 24 hours daily, and a furharvester license is required. The running season is open through November 1. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
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The English I class recently hosted a Poetry Slam after completing a poetry unit. The students read poems they had read, ones they had written, and others they had found. The students were judged and JJ Gonzalez won first prize, Axel Granillo won second and Jesus Gallegos was awarded third place. The class also enjoyed snacks.
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The English I Class students left to right are AJ Munson, Deja Megenity, Kyley Berry, Jesus Gallegos, Makayla Persinger, Trenton
Davidson, Giselle Martinez, JC Blakeley, Morgan Lahey, JJ Gonzalez and Axel Granillo. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
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Kayla Wester, Kindergarten teacher, is planning a Dr. Suess Day for the class for Wednesday, March 2. The class is really looking forward to a fun day.
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met for their February meeting February 14 at the Moscow United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Madison Hall. Madelyn Fleming led the flag salute, and Morgan Fleming led the 4-H Pledge. Treasurer Isabella Hall gave the treasurer’s report. Laura Hall gave the leader’s report. The club voted to host the Kiwanis Sale concession stand March 25-26. For the Businessman’s dinner April 24, the Buffalo Booster club will be responsible for cook ing the brisket and potatoes for the meal. A decision was made to make Spring baskets to give to Senior Citizens in the community for a commu-
nity service project for the club. Madison Hall gave a project talk on her beef project. Isabella Hall gave a project talk on her goat project. Jacob Bell gave a project talk on his 4-H wheat variety plot. The Bell family served refreshments. The next meeting is March 6, 2016, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Moscow. The meeting adjourned. Submitted by Jacob Bell, Buffalo Boosters Reporter.
Madison Hall tells about her show steers. Photo courtesy of Jacob Bell.
Isabella Hall gives a project talk on her goat project. Photo courtesy of Jacob Bell.
Kayla Wester works with her Kindergarten class. Dr. Suess day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2.
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Moscowites visit Finney County Museum Lowell Stanley and Judy Hickert attended a Brown Bag luncheon Tuesday, February 23 at the Finney County Museum. The program "Through Their Lenses" was about 15 early day Finney County photographers. The program was presented by Museum Education Coordinator Johnetta Hebrlee, and was sponsored by the Finney County Historical Society. The photographers and their
pictures of the early days spanned time from 1884 through the 1960's. Some of the scenes shown were from early sugar beet farming, great pictures from the dust bowl days, the progression of downtown Garden City, zoo and pool. There were many great shots of people in everyday situations. It would certainly be worthwhile to tour the museum and see some of the photos and other great items on display.
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Rolla and Deerfield boys’ basketball teams show the meaning of “Sportsmanship”
Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Pratt’s third place team with Dylan Pelland standing to the right of the gentleman with the trophy.
State Champion has local connecti ons Dylan Pelland is an 113 pound junior at Pratt High School. He is the son of Jenni (Hittle) and Greg Pelland of Pratt. He is the grandson of Steve and Cindy Hittle of Rolla, great grandson of Dick Marquardt of Hugoton and great grandson of Velma Hittle of Hugoton. Dylan was in beast mode from the first whistle to the last whistle at State. He pined his way to the finals by making quick work of Thad Hendrix of Louisburg, Zach Strait of Concordia - who ended up in third place in State and Aidan McClellan of Tonganoxie - the eventual fourth place winner. This set up Dylan’s matchup with the #2 ranked 4A wrestler, Noah Nemer of Spring Hill. He worked Nemer over in the first period before pinning him quickly in the second period, in :25 for an impressive finish, pinning his way through the entire State bracket, beating the second, third and fourth
place finishers by fall and earning his second straight State Championship! Dylan was impressive and dominant all tournament and his last pin sealed Pratt’s team placing, blocking any team from being able to pass them by. Dylan immediately wanted to know if the team race for third was over after his matchup as his goal was clearly to repeat as champion, but he understood that the team race was important for his teammates, recognition for the team and to represent their city and their school well. Dylan scored the maximum points that could be scored knowing that every point would matter and he succeeded. This defines Pratt’s team. Dylan ended the season with a 33-3 record and is now a 2-time State Champion! Article taken from Tate Thompson’s Facebook page, regaling the excitement of Dylan’s win at State Wrestling.
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The Rolla boys’ basketball team has proven that being a winner does not necessarily reflect the final score in a game. Friday, February 26, Rolla traveled to Deerfield to take on the Spartans on their Senior Night recognition. Deerfield’s coach visited with Rolla’s head coach, Scott Ellis, and said he would be starting a senior, Pedro Anguiano, who has Down’s syndrome. Coach Ellis put in Rolla’s own William Brown to play against Pedro. Pedro is known for hitting three pointers when he is in his sweet spot. Towards the end of the game, the Deerfield Spartans threw Pedro the ball for him to take his shot. Pedro missed and the ball was rebounded by Carson Milburn who promptly threw the ball back to Pedro, to get a second shot. Pedro appeared a little unready for this turn of events, with the opposing team sharing the ball with him but took another shot. He missed again and Marcos Cortez rebounded the ball and once again threw it to Pedro. Pedro took another couple of shots and made the three point basket as the buzzer sounded to end the game. No one really seemed to care what the score was, as parents and spectators from both sides erupted in thunderous applause and a standing ovation. The referees are required to report any unusual circumstances, both good and bad, to the KSHSAA. The re-
porting referee stated, “As officials we believe sportsmanship starts at the top with coaches and captains. Rolla High School Boys’ Basketball Team as well as Deerfield High School Boys’ Basketball Team showed the ultimate of “Sportsmanship” in the last 30 seconds of that game. The coaches, players, and all of Rolla High School fans, as well as Deerfield High School fans, needs to be commended for their sportsmanship. They have given this young man a memory that will last a lifetime.” Congratulations to the coaches, Scott Ellis and Jade Greene, for instilling in the boys that winning at something doesn’t mean the score is always right. The boys’ coaches have made sure all season long that their boys are right behind the girls at all their games, encouraging the girls to their wins. The team may not have had winning scores but they are all winners at the bigger picture, thanks in part to their coaches and parents, who have instilled a compassion for others within a basketball team. Deerfield’s junior high / senior high principal, Tammie Sabata, posted the video of all the action in that last 30 seconds of the game on Facebook and wanted to be sure to let the coaches and students of Rolla know how special they made the night for all of Deerfield. Congratulations to all! Rolla is proud of you all!
Both teams take a moment to pray together after a momentous ball game. Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.
Standing from left to right are Jacob Eckert, Luis Martinez, Landon Clemans, Marcos Cortez, Raegan Hinds, Coach Jade Greene, Daniel Weatherly and William Brown. Kneeling in the center is Coach Scott Ellis. Seated are Jonathan Cruz, Ty Dixon, Carson Milburn, Preston Burrows and Chance Toole. Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.
Rolla Pirates are in the process of rebuilding Rebuilding years happen when a lot of seniors graduate. The Rolla Pirates have had a couple of rebuilding years, with only one dedicated senior on this year's team but the potential we see coming up the ranks is fantastic. It has been exciting to see the growth of the boys and experience the excitement they have when working as a team. They will continue to grow and they will be the team to beat. Good luck and continue to keep growing!
Rolla Pirates for the 2015-2016 season include Head Coach Scott Ellis, Marcos Cortez, Daniel Weatherly, Preston Burrows, Carson Milburn, Jacob Eckert, Oscar Silva and Assistant Coach
Jade Greene. Seated left to right are Jonathan Cruz, William Brown, Landon Clemans, Raegan Hinds, Chance Toole, Luis Martinez and Ty Dixon. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
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Nancy (Scott) Stout [pictured here] was the mother of Francis David Stout and John Solomon Stout, Jr., and she was the second person to die in the Rolla area (or, perhaps more accurately, the first white person. Who knows how many Native Americans died in the area before we Europeans moved in and took over?) Anyway, she and her grandson, little Willie, were the first two “contributions” to what would eventually become the Rolla Cemetery. But like most of us, Nancy had a life before her death, and contributed to many lives before she made this final contribution. She started out her life on a Kentucky plantation on July 27, 1814. Apparently her father died in late 1834, because in legal documents filed with the Caldwell County Clerk's Office, Princeton, Kentucky, ownership of the plantation was turned over to Nancy, as well as her mother, and some of Nancy’s other siblings in January 1835. Nancy was 21 years old at the time. Well, Ole Sol Stout, scoundrel that he
was, apparently sniffed out this financial opportunity, and six years later wed Nancy in 1841, over her family’s objections. (This much is part of our family lore, but legal documents in Kentucky tell a different story: the mother of Nancy, Mary Scott swore before legal authorities, "’I Mary Scott have no objection to a license to issue for Solomon Stout to intermarry with my daughter Nancy.’ Mary (x) Scott. Teste: M.A. Rucker,” so who knows what the truth was?) But our family history continues painting Ole Sol in a bad light. The wedding present the Scott family gave to the newly wedded Stouts was a couple of slaves. (Remember now, this was 1841, 20 years before the US civil war.) The purpose of the gift was to help Nancy with the hard work she was going to be subjected to, but rather than keeping the slaves, Ole Sol promptly sold them. Thus, we Rolla Stouts just need to remember that slave ownership was part of our history, brief though it may have been. Now married, Ole Sol and Nancy began the next phase of their marriage – the “begat” phase. They had nine kids, but of those nine, only six survived to adulthood. Of those six, five eventually settled in Kansas, but only Francis David and his brother, John Solomon Stout, Jr., trekked down to the southwestern corner, the others staying back east. Again, here is where the
“oral history” of our family doesn’t match what government documents show to be the case. According to what we’ve been told, not long after all nine kids were born, Ole Sol took off with the family money, running off with another woman. However, by examining the census records starting in 1850 for Iowa and Kansas, as well as the USA census records, we can see that Ole Sol was still together with Nancy in 1875 along with their one remaining kid in the home, 18 year-old Henrietta. Five years later, the 1880 US census shows Ole Sol and Nancy still together, just the two of them, so if he ran off with another woman, it appears he at least fulfilled his obligations to his kids until they were all grown and out from under his feet. That being the case, we know that Ole Sol died about 1898, and we can also see by later census records in 1900 that Nancy began to live with her various kids, first in Stafford with her daughter, but we know she later moved to Morton County to live with Frank and Lizzie. Having nine kids of her own must have given Nancy the experience she needed to take on her next role in Morton County: she contributed to the Morton County citizenry and to the family income by midwifing. It’s said that she liked to smoke a corncob pipe in those days. We can only hope she saw fit to set it aside while she was helping to
Nancy Stout deliver the next generation of Morton County Citizens! One of the lessons I have learned about our family’s tales of Ole Sol and Nancy is that we can’t always accept at face value what we’ve been told. We need to check and doublecheck facts. It’s probably true that Ole Sol sold the slaves, and years later took some money to run off with another woman, and we know that he died penniless about 1898, having to be buried in an unmarked pauper’s grave somewhere south of Oklahoma City while Nancy Stout lived out her final years in Rolla, eventually dying February 7, 1908, at the age of 94, and was buried in the Rolla Cemetery, but by doublechecking actual records, it appears Ole Sol did not abandon his children, as we were led to believe. He was no saint, true, but child abandonment seems not to have been one of his sins.
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Rolla Junior High Scholars’ Bowl team is on Facebook Some of Rolla’s junior high Scholars’ Bowl team members made the USD 210 Hugoton’s Facebook page. Rolla competed at Hugoton Monday, February 22. It appears the team is blissfully unaware they were being photographed. The team looks like they are keeping their noses to the grindstone and focusing on the next question. Good luck and keep up the hard work!
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Chance Toole is left out of senior pep band photo Left to right are Lena Martens, Aspen Sohm, Alexander Hernandez and Ethan Garcia. Photo
taken from USD 210 Facebook page.
Rolla Elementary P.E. students participate in Hot Shot competition The Rolla Elementary P.E. students participated in a Hot Shot competition Friday, February 19 between the high school junior varsity and varsity basketball games. Four members, two girls and two boys of each class from
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grades first through fifth grade, competed in making shots. Each player had 45 seconds to make as many shots as they could. The win-
ner in each division won a trophy. Mr. Greg Bentley, elementary computer and P.E. teacher, had the students practicing during P.E. during the week. He then held a Pre Final Thursday and deter-
mined who would be competing in the finals. Winners are shown in the photos. Mr. Bentley also had a surprise “celebrity” shoot out with Cassie Thrall and Jamie Milburn competing for the final. Cassie Thrall was the winner of that competition. Spectators of all ages enjoyed watching the students. The winners are being treated to lunch with the girls’ basketball team this week.
Last week a photo of the senior pep band members was published but one senior was accidentally left out, for a pretty good reason. Senior Chance Toole also plays in pep band but he was on the basketball court when the
photo was snapped. My apologies to Chance and his parents, Scott and Melody Ellis, for inadvertently leaving him out of the photo. He’s very much a part of the pep band who will also be missed!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes on Thursday, February 18, 2016.) 3t IN THE Twenty-sixth JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLAN P. GRAGE a/k/a ALLAN PARKER GRAGE, Deceased. Case No. 2016-PR-10 Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to Chapter 59, Kansas Statutes Annotated
Allan P. Grage, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the Will be construed; and that the property described in that Petition be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of such day, in such Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place such cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Constance K. Grage, Petitioner
NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Constance K. Grage, an heir of Allan P. Grage a/k/a Allan Parker Grage, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of
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Prizes are sought for After Prom Party
The parents of the Rolla Class of 2016 would like to invite you to help keep our kids safe on prom night. The class of 2016 and their parents will host the After Prom Party immediately following the prom, which is scheduled to be April 16, 2016. It is their belief that by providing a night of games, movies, food and great prizes, the prom attendees and their dates will be enticed to spend the remainder of the evening after the dance safely having a good time. It is their hope that this would reduce the chance of having any tragedies that weekend. To make the evening successful, they would gratefully accept any donation of prizes
or money to purchase prizes. If you would like to help with the After Prom Party, please contact Shelli Burrows, Sherry Pinkley at USD 217 or Phoebe Brummett at home at 5934657. Donations can be mailed to the above address or dropped off at the high school office. For more information, you can email Shelli at sburrows@usd217.org, Sherry at spinkley@ usd217.org, Phoebe at Brummett@pld.com or call Arleen at the high school at 620-593-4345. The After Prom committee thanks you for your help in making this evening a night none of the prom attendees will forget!
Rolla All Around 4-H Club wins many awards at Regionals Some of The Rolla All Around 4-H Club members went to Liberal to SCCC Saturday, February 27 for Regional Club Days. Everyone did an awesome job!! Rolla All Around model meeting got a red. Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Williams' skit received Top Blue. Samantha Dunn with her vocal solo received blue.
Elsie Blackmore with her piano piece received a blue. Jaxon Schwindt playing the bells earned blue. Jayden Hanna with her public speaking earned a blue and she also received a Top Blue for her illustrated talk. Congratulations to all of you!! Written and submitted by Rylan Williams.
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First grade winner, Jaxen Mauk
Kids! Easter is coming and you can get in on all the “eggs-citment” by entering our annual
EASTER COLORING CONTEST
Color in the Easter scene below, and send it to us for your chance to win! Top 3 Winners Will Each Receive a Jumbo Easter Basket of Egg-citing Prizes! Contest Open to Junior Artists Ages 3-11.
3 Grand Prize Winners 3 Large Easter Baskets will be given to the lucky grand prize winners. Good Luck, Everybunny!
Cut the picture out of the newspaper or stop by the Hermes at 522 S. Main
Coloring Contest Rules: 1. Contest is for three age categories, children ages 3-5, 6-8 & 9-11. 2. Contestants may use crayons, markers or colored pencils to color the pictures. Adults may assist in completing the contest entry form, but may not assist in coloring. 3. Entries are considered property of this newspaper and may be printed by this newspaper. 4. All entries must be in the Hugoton Hermes office by March 18, 2016 for consideration.
Color It Hoppy! Coloring Contest Entry Form: Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Age: _____________ Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________ Mail to: The Hugoton Hermes, 522 South Main Street, Hugoton, KS 67951
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MUSEUM UPDATE
History From The Hermes
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
Compiled by Ruthie Winget
905 South Adams, Hugoton PISTOL DUEL AT WILBURTON; ONE MAN DEAD WILBURTON, KANSAS One man is dead and another is seriously injured as the result of a pistol duel on the Main Street here about 1:00 this afternoon. F.W. Pierney, 38, deputy state game warden, was shot and instantly killed by Frank Denning, 41, farmer, following an argument over trade deals between the two men, it was said. Both men were neighbors here and the shooting was the culmination of a long time grudge, according to friends of the two. DIED INSTANTLY Pierney was shot through the stomach and heart, and died almost instantly. Denning was shot through the left thigh and is in a hotel there in a serious condition, although attending doctors held out hopes for his recovery. Seven shots were fired in the duel. Denning fired three and Pierney four, two of Denning’s bullets taking effect, while only one from the gun of Pierney struck his mark. ONE EYEWITNESS George Johnson, friend of Denning, is the only eyewitness of the shooting and told officers that Pierney started the shooting. Denning told
Sheriff Walter Ford, of Elkhart, that the dead man shot first. According to the story told by Johnson to the officers, Denning came to town about noon to buy groceries and was met on Main Street, shortly after he had gotten out of his car by Pierney. Johnson said Pierney opened fire at once and Denning shot to protect himself. Pierney is survived by a wife and one child. He was formerly marshal of Elkhart, eight miles southwest of Wilburton. The dead man had also lived at Pratt. The injured man has been divorced from his wife for some time. He has a son and daughter. Sheriff Ford placed Denning under guard at his room in the local hotel. It is not known yet what degree of murder charge will be lodged against Denning. Taken from the Friday, January 16, 1925 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. We were just a little “wild and woolly” during our early days! Hugoton was about 65 years old when this happened. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 The Pancake Day Talent Contest awarded several Hugoton winners. First place finishers include Nikki Moler, Aubrey Hamlin, Baylee Hoskinson and Tyrell Sandoval. The group danced the Clogging to”Dueling Violins” to win in the Pro-Am Division. Mariah Rome won first in the Junior Division by doing the Hoola Hoop Dance to “Love Like Woe”. Sydney Beesley won first in the Intermediate Division singing “Annie Medley”. Thursday, March 16, 2006 Flames ripped through a wide swath of grassland around the Darrell and Randy Skinner farms in southeast Stevens County Sunday. The terribly windy day toyed with the very dry conditions to destroy ten to fifteen acres of grassland between the father and son farms near each other. The flames were stopped just inches short of one of the houses. Fire trucks from Moscow, two fire trucks from Liberal and four fire
trucks from Hugoton battled the blaze. Thursday, March 14, 1991 A Stevens County woman has earned membership in Farm Bureau Insurance 1990 Million Dollar Club. Lynda L. Prine, who has been a Farm Bureau Insurance agent since 1986, was one of only 62 Farm Bureau Agents who wrote more than $1 million face value of life insurance last year. Thursday, March 18, 1971 Wayne R. Tate, son of Mrs.
Jim Tate of Hugoton, has pledged Tau Kappe Epsilon Fraternity at Fort Hays Kansas College. Tate is a freshman majoring in Psychology. He attended Hugoton High School and participated in football, basketball, track, speech, debate and vocal music. Thursday, March 8, 1956 SA Leo Dane Brubaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Brubaker and husband of Ruth Brubaker, all of Hugoton, has recently been sent to
Hugoton Woman’s Club from 1914 is pictured from the left: Betty Stout, Alice Bell, Bedia Combs, Gold McCoy, Mrs. J. Kelley, Mrs. M. E. Hamby, Linnie Morgan, Eva Crawford,
Cuba and the Caribbean in a three month training cruise. Dane has been in the Navy since April, 1955. Thursday, March 15, 1951 Mrs. Stella Hodges, the former Stella Beavers of Hugoton, opened the new Gas Cap Cafe Saturday after completely remodeling what was Phil’s Cafe. Friday, March 15, 1946 A box supper is planned at the Campaign School four miles south and one mile west of Feterita.
Mrs. E.M. Harrison, Mrs. H. N. Smith, Ethel Hargrove and Ethyl Smith. Kay Murray found the photo in her mother’s things and shared it with the Hermes. Thank you Kay!!
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This 1929 Roosevelt car can be seen at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum in the west building. This type of car was manufactured only for a few years. It is on loan by the Howard Sorenson family since November 2, 1985.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRI RAE CULLISON, Deceased 15-PR-1 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Tara Shaddix, the duly appointed, qualified and acting representative of the Estate of Lorrie Rae Cullison, Deceased; praying that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the accounting be waived; the heirs be determined; the settlement agreement be approved; the Court approve the payment of pro-
fessional fees; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed, and upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before March 21st, 2016, at 10:00 am in Hugoton, in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 3, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RANDALL DAVID KARLIN, DECEASED Case No. 13-PR-10 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT AND APPROVAL OF VALID FAMILY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed on February 24, 2016 in said Court by Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Co-Administrators of the estate of Randall David Karlin, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of a valid family settlement agreement, approval of their
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TAKING CONSIGNMENTS K IWA N IS A U C TION March 25 & 26, 2016
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
acts, proceedings and accounts as CoAdministrators, allowance for attorneys' fees and expenses, determination of the heirs entitled to the estate and assignment to them in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 28, 2016 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas in Stevens County, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Petitioners YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN & FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 (620) 624-8444 Attorneys for Petitioners
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 Karen Yoder
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
HOUSE FOR SALE
(tfc2)
1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car Y NTL E detached garage, C !! RE CED U and much more. D RE Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Julie West 620-453-1234
(tfc40)
Home for Sale by Owner 404 S. Jackson
Sean’s Handyman Service
Serving Christ one day at a time
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
$29,000 CASH
Older 2 bedroom 1½ bath fixer upper home in great location for primary residence or rental investment.
(tfc46)
House can be removed and lot used as commercial.
For more information 817-692-2741
4c9
WANTED
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
I want to thank all my family and friends for making my seventieth birthday a great one! Lynetta
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
C: 620-757-3645 H: 620-428-6519
600 E. 11th
THANK YOU
(4p6)
Concrete Construction
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CARD OF THANKS
620-789-2315
Angel Martinez
(150p45-15)
TARA SHADDIX, Petitioner LYNN KOEHN SC # 23139 The Koehn Law Firm L.L.C. 217 N. Washington Liberal, Kansas 67901 Attorney for Petitioner
(620) 624-1212
905 S Jefferson St- 4 bed/3 b, bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, fence, fpl (2). Call today to see this home!
Hermes Classified Deadline:
Monday 5:00 p.m.
1103 S. Jefferson St. - $70,000 - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
415 S. Main - Ranch 2 bed/2bath, cen H/A, fenced yard, carport. Call today to see this nice home!!
810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for sale! 3.7 acres +/-. Call for details!!
SERVICES OFFERED KIRBY SUPPLIES: Kirby Vacuum Owners - for factory authorized sales, service and supplies, please call Jeff at 800-821-5050. (6p7) ---------------
NEW LISTING - 625 Road N - $125,000Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently.
SOLD
910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
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REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-
Thursday, March 3, 2016
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
1032 S. Van Buren Hugoton, Ks. 67951(2c9)
(tfc)
THANK YOU We would like to say “Thank You” to our many friends for such a wonderful birthday and anniversary celebration! All of you from the Lone Star Church were spectacular. The decorations were beautiful and the cakes, so delicious. We are more than blessed with such great friends and neighbors. Each of you made our day! Charles & Evalean Forward Steve & LaNell Bob & Deb
Sniff out a bargain in the Give Us A Call! 544-4321
Classifieds!
Sizes available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 & 12x24 Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
Find us on Facebook.com/StarStorage
! e r e H d A r You
515 Northeast Avenue Hugoton, KS 620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español
Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com for all your classified needs!
The Hugoton Hermes
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2016 Hugoton Recreation Commission Girls’ Basketball Teams
Photos courtesy of Kathy Purcell 673 Road 12 Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Willis Insurance Agency, LLC Warren & Amanda Willis
Commodity Hauling Phone: 620-544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas 67951
Office: 620.428.6400 Email: cpsoperating@gmail.com
Mike Willis Seed Sales
Fax:
544-8333
Coulter Farms
Rex & RoGlenda Jordan Air Inc. Complete Aerial Application SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING
601 S. Main 620-544-4331
620-544-9763
FaulknerRealEstate.com
928 S. Main Hugoton
Call TERRY at 544-4361
10% discount on 30 day accounts Elkhart - 697-2657 1-800-264-4361
620-428-1063
Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent
507 S. Main Hugoton
613 S. Main 620-544-4303
544-4304
M-C Oil LLC
Hoskinson Water Well Service
Main Street Laundry
Warren Willis Seed Sales Hugoton, Ks.
Insurance • Investments
&
Contact your Channel Seedsman:
Phone:
544-7333
620-544-4732
Your Oklahoma & Kansas Ag Specialist
Customer Service: 888-890-5554 Emergency Assistance:
800-694-8989
218 S. Main St. 544-4660
“Your Complete Domestic Well Service”
544-7978
Lin Goode & Company
Insurance Agency First National Bank
Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main Hugoton 620-544-4314
HI-PLAINS LUMBER
Hugoton/Liberal
502 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com MEMBER FDIC
Plumbing • Electric Heat & Air Yvonne, Kim, Kirk, Teri, Dennis, Linda & Mari 1026 S. Main 620-544-8011
519 S. Jackson 620-544-4349
Circle 7 Equipment (620) 428-6086
E Hwy 51 Hugoton (620)544-4351
1404 S. INDUSTRIAL HUGOTON, KANSAS
Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local
531 S. Main St. 620-544-4065
2094 High School Road Moscow, KS 67952 aerial office: (620) 598-2356 1114 Road A Hugoton, KS 67951 toll-free office (866) 476-5136
616 S. Main St. Hugoton, KS 620-428-6744
620-544-4347
1292 Road 16 Hugoton, Ks.
620-544-9200 620-544-7700