Volume 126, Number 10
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Governor urges Kansans to begin preparations for severe weather now Most residents are aware of the variability of Kansas weather and the effects it can have on daily life. With the advent of spring and the beginning of tornado season, such reminders are sure to come even more frequently. To stress the need to be prepared for severe weather, Governor Sam Brownback recently signed a proclamation designating the week of March 3-9 as “Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas”. Funnily enough, the signing ceremony was originally scheduled for February 22, but was postponed due to the severe snow storms striking the state beginning Wednesday, February 20. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management will focus on a different aspect of emergency preparedness each day of the week. Follow KDEM on Twitter and visit the KDEM Facebook page daily to participate in discussions and activities. In addition to Tuesday’s statewide tornado drill, scheduled social media events include the following: Thursday, March 7 - Get a NOAA Weather Radio Day! Friday, March 8 - Let’s Talk: Twitter Severe Weather Awareness Talk To help make emergency preparedness more manageable, KDEM has also instituted a monthly online “Kansas Preparedness Challenge.” Completing each monthly challenge makes participants eligible for a prize drawing. Go to www.ksready.gov and click on the “Kansas Preparedness Challenge” link to get started. For more information about emergency preparedness, visit www.ksready.gov, www.redcross.org or www.fema.gov. Article submitted by the Office of Governor Sam Brownback.
Lady Eagles earn Sub-State runner up award at Pratt Saturday The Lady Eagles’ basketball season came to an end Saturday evening after a great season. After winning the first round of the sub-state playoffs at home, the Hugoton girls traveled to Pratt twice to finish out the playoff tournament. The Lady Eagles began the playoffs with a win against Goodland followed by another win against Colby. The final game the championship round - played against Pratt ended in a SubState runner up trophy for Hugoton. Continued to page 6
March 12, 1912, 18 girls first met as Girl Scouts in Savannah, Ga. Girl Scouts of all ages celebrate by demonstrating leadership and commitment in ways that have a real impact in their com-
LEPC discusses Emergency Management Rowden, Susan Schulte, Greg Sohm, T.J. Steers, Duane Topliss and Cathy Hernandez. Chairman Richard Barnes called the meeting to order. Minutes from the last meeting were read and corrections made. Rodney said he needs to get his ES plans updated and will try to do that at the next meeting. Everyone needs to read it over. A copy is needed for the Health Department for
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles proudly display their Sub-State runner up plaque. From the left in front are Nicole Kinser, Megan Cornelson, Taylor Fiss, Chastity Parsons, BayLee Hoskin-
son and Riley Sosa. In back are Sofia Jimenez, Keely Hittle, Ana Pena and Estefani Armendariz.
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Members of the LEPC listen as Richard Barnes conducts the meeting Tuesday.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met Tuesday, March 5 in the Stevens County Fire Station meeting room. A working lunch was served to the members. Eighteen members signed in: Richard Barnes, Harry Bartel, James Bell, William Bell, RoGlenda Coulter, Bailey Esarey, Richard Everett, Kathy Haynes, Marvin Gene Johnson, Rodney Kelling, Joy Lewis, John Moser, Paula
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KDHE. Richard E. told of an upcoming tabletop exercise March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the EMS Building for a pertussis “whooping cough” exercise and will include the Hospital, EMS, Health Department and anyone else wanting to come. Emails will be sent out. Stevens County needs to update their emergency plans. Rodney was checking Continued to page 2
munities. You can celebrate by throwing a party or by doing something Juliette Gordon Low loved to do – make the world better for girls! Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March. It starts with Girl Scout Sunday and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath Saturday, and it always includes the Scout Birthday, Girl March 12. This year Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts commemorating the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the first 18 girl members in Savannah. This year Girl Scout Week takes place next week March 10-16, 2013. Did you know Girl Scouts used to establish seven days of service during Girl Scout Week? Here are some ideas to celebrate Girl Scout Week this year. Sunday, March 10 Girl Scout Sunday • Spend the day embracing and celebrating your spiritual connections. • Take part in a religious
service and Girl Scouts, wear your scout uniform! • Say or sing grace at a meal Monday, March 11 Service to Family • Spend the day giving back to the people in your family or your home. • Help do chores around your house • Be extra nice to your siblings. Do a good deed for them Tuesday, March 12 Service to Community • Spend the day giving back to your school, church, or any agency helping the community. • Take part in a flag ceremony • Do a service or take action project in your community Wednesday, March 13 Health and Safety Day • Spend the day learning how to incorporate healthy living, exercise, stress relief, nutrition, and FUN into your everyday life. • Do at least 20 minutes of exercise • Eat only healthy snacks today
Thursday, March 14 International Friendship Day • Spend the day learning how you can make a difference in your global community. • Learn about a country you would like to visit and cook and prepare something from that country • Learn what WAGGGS for visit stands www.wagggsworld.org. Friday, March 15 Arts and Culture Day • Spend the day learning how you can support the arts in your local community. • Make a scrapbook of your family • Make a craft from recycled materials Saturday, March 16 Service to the Planet • Spend the day learning how you can make a difference in our community through conservation and ecology. • Take a scavenger hike. Play games outside with your troop or family Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting this year by doing one or all of these activities!
Stevens County Commissioners spend majority of meeting discussing heat and air systems The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, March 4, 2013. All three commissioners, David Bozone, James Bell and Pat Hall were present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the day with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. Commissioners were finished talking with Robert Rich from the Fitness Center when this reporter arrived. He was the first item listed on the agenda. Sheriff Heaton stopped by to give an update for his department. He also brought in the bid for a pickup. Motion was made and passed to allow Ted to purchase the pickup. He also told the commissioners he is making it okay, but does need to add two deputies to his force. He also informed the commissioners of dog issues they have been confronting in Moscow. Ted then requested an executive session. Next listed on the agenda was JC Cantrell and Tony Martin from Road and Bridge. Tony told the commissioners Andy Danner has been hired to take over his city inspector position with the City of Hugoton. Tony will be able to start in time for JC to do some training with him before leaving April 1. JC and Tony visited with the commissioners about what supplies need to be ordered and roads to be maintained - blacktop.
They talked about the fact that the “Cemetery Road” is not ready to take on loaded milk truck traffic. They also visited about insurance and conferences that Tony will be attending. The commissioners discussed Abengoa and a projected date for their production of electricity. January 2014 was suggested as a possibility. Ethanol won’t be produced until later. Bridget Marshall was next with her husband. She requested an executive session. The commissioners had four prospective companies scheduled to offer presentations regarding the new heat and air system for the courthouse and Memorial Hall. Joseph Samia from Central Air in Wichita was first. His company has had a lot of experience with large projects. Also they had already completed an extensive walk-through of the courthouse and were pretty familiar with most all that would be needed. They knew of the issues of the existing duct work and the leaks. Geo-thermal is pretty much out of the question as there is not much room surrounding the courthouse. Also rooftop units are questionable because a new roof may be in the future plans for the courthouse. Mr. Samia’s company is now working on some projects in the surrounding area. The commissioners stressed they are very interested in efficiency and the future of the system. The boiler currently in place has been in
service since 1949. Mr. Samia said he could be present for the next meeting March 18 with an estimate but in ballpark range guessed from about $500,000 to $800,000. Next was Mike Tolar from Weber Refrigeration. He informed the commissioners about a new system out called a “variable” system. It can cool in one room and heat in another with the capacity to take heat from one room and transfer to another, same with cooling. This makes for a very efficient system. He said they would not need to move or remove any of the existing infrastructure. They could hire a mechanical engineer and be project manager accepting sole responsibility to make sure everything is handled properly. Weber would need to charge for an estimate because they would have to get a mechanical engineer to help. Mr. Tolar stressed if the commissioners chose Weber, Stevens County would have OSHA or a licensed person on the site at all times and they would all be journeymen - experienced and certified. His ballpark figure was also in the range of $500,000. Weber Refrigeration can also do boiler systems. Christian Knipp from Trane was next. His company employs an in-house mechanical engineer, and he was present with Mr. Knipp to talk to the commissioners. They have done 32 variable systems, even some in the surrounding area. He would be glad to have the comContinued to page 3
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Superintendent encouraged by meeting Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 25 through March 3. Fire Department Hugoton Station Wednesday, February 27 8:20 a.m. called to a quarter mile north and a quarter mile west of Highway 56 and Road 28 for a drilling rig accident. Friday, March 1 - 2:19 a.m. called to 618 Copperstone for a vehicle fire. Fire Department Moscow Station Wednesday, February 27 8:20 a.m. called to a quarter mile north and a quarter mile west of Highway 56 and Road 28 for a drilling rig accident. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs and one transfer.
Dear Editor I was very encouraged with the Patron Insight/ Facility Visioning meeting last Thursday at the USD 210 Central Office. A total of ten patrons were present for our first patron meeting since May 2011. This was a good number as this meeting was re-scheduled twice due to inclement weather. These are the questions we discussed and the consensus of the group: Should structural changes be implemented to ensure all schools have safe and secure entrances to limit strangers/intruders/ school violence? There was unanimous support for this item. The patrons would like to see all schools have buzz-in entrances. It was noted in conversations that a gunman could shoot their way in a secure entrance; however, the logistical goal is to stop them and/or slow them down to allow law enforcement and/or a School Resource Officer more time to arrive on the scene. The committee also wants the district to look into the possibility and cost of a full-time
Mark K. Crawford Superintendent of Schools School Resource Officer and the cost to add air conditioning to the HMS/HHS gyms. Should the district pursue long-term plans to address Central Office and HLA space needs. Yes. Should the Central Office be moved into the larger HLA building and the HLA move to a larger facility to accommodate their growing population of over 75 students? The committee would like to see more information and options to examine on this topic. We also looked at the Hugoton Schools, four-year Capital Outlay priority plan. This spreadsheet projects the savings and needed purchases for facility upgrades, roofs, buses, vehicles, technology, etc. The Board of Education looks at this document every month and approves all purchases over $10,000. Recent drops in natural gas prices (37% drop in 2010) have lowered our district valuation. This
means one mill in Stevens County pulls in less tax revenue and thus the mills to pay for our new schools and our Local Option Budget rises. Colder winters in the US would help our district valuation as this would raise the price of natural gas. Gas and oil production does play into our valuation as well. This Patron-led committee will meet again in April. I will bring them back more information about costs and possible timelines for these potential safety upgrades and for long-term facility options. Eventually, this committee will make a recommendation to the USD 210 BOE. We will balance the need to keep local mill levies/local taxes in check and at the same time provide for student safety and keep our facilities adequate and efficient. Those patrons attending last Thursday were: Walter Beesley, Lisa LeNeve, Jim Martin, Patsy Martin, Sherri Martin, Matt Mills, Paula Rowden, Jill Skinner, and Emily Snyder. Sincerely, Mark K. Crawford Superintendent of Schools
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Don’t forget! Get your flu shot at the Stevens County Health Department. Call 5447177 for more information. Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. MASONIC HUGOTON LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Friday afternoons - Stevens County Library will show a movie for community children from 3:35 to 5:00 p.m. Contact Stacey at the SCL for more information 620-544-2301. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Through March 29 - Kansas Department for Children and Families will accept applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. For more information, visit www.dcf.ks.gov. Through April 30 - Students in grades third through twelfth are encouraged to enter the Kansas Book Festival’s writing con-
LEPC Meeting for shelters during the warnings of the last snow storm. There were only a few rooms left at the local motels. If roads were really closed down for awhile there would have been a need for shelters for stranded motorists. Much discussion followed of the need to check out the location of available cots and blankets. The group discussed who would be called in case of a situation - Red Cross or the Health Department. As for
test. The theme is “Kansas Isn’t Flat, It’s. . .” For more information, visit kansas bookfestival.com. January 2-March 22 - Stevens County Library’s adult winter reading program “Let It Snow.” Adults and high school students may participate. Visit the SCL or call 620-544-2301 for more information. February 3-April 14 - Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezma is hosting the exhibition Rare: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species, photographs by National Geographic contributing photorapher Joel Sartore. Call 620-544-2527 for more information. Through March 22 - Turn in your Easter contest coloring page to The Hermes! Through March 28 - View Hugoton High School students’ works of art at Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. The Center is open Tuesday through Saturdays. For more information, call 620-624-2810 or visit baker artscenter.org. March 7 - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Computer Room. - Mr. HHS competition at the Hugoton High School Auditorium. - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will meet from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center. All men, 12 and up, are welcome for a free meal, fellowship, worship and speakers. Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601 or visit www.sonsofthunderswks.com for more information. March 8-17 - USD 210, USD 209 and Heritage Christian Academy’s Spring Break March 9 - Open House with free admission to all Kansas State parks, along with special
events for families! - Stevens County Library will host an outreach video covering “How to Write Cover Letters and Resumes” - Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc. will host their annual Partners’ Meeting. - Pastor Jay West will speak at Lighthouse Fellowship, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton, at 7:00 p.m. A carry-in dinner will start at 5:00 p.m. March 10 - Don’t forget to set your clock one hour forward as Daylight Saving Time begins. - Pastor Jay West will speak at Lighthouse Fellowship, 424 S. Jackson at 10:30 a.m. March 10-16 - National Girl Scout Week March 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office. - Stevens County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. - American Legional and Auxiliary will host a covered dish supper at the Vets Hall at 6:30 p.m. March 12 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - St. Catherine Hospice will sponsor a free educational grief workshop “The Six Needs of Mourning” from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Hospice conference room, 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City. March 12-13 - Kansas Sampler Festival’s Bi-annual “We Kan!” conference from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Webster Conference Center near Salina. Please register at kansassample.org or call 620-585-2374. March 13 - Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District Three will host their thirtyeighth annual meeting at the Gray County 4-H Building, 17002 W. Highway 50 in Cimarron at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, visit
www.gmd3.org or call 620275-7147. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at the Airport Lounge at 7:00 p.m. - 2013 Garden City Jazz Festival, concluding with a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. The concert will feature Dr. Todd Wilkinson from Ottawa University on saxophone. The event is sponsored by Garden City Community College and Garden City Telegram. Free admission. March 14 - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. for fellowship and coffee. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. Peggy Brecheisen is slated to speak. All are invited. March 15 - Deadline to apply for a summer 2013 internship with Congressman Tim Huelskamp. For more information, visit http://huel skamp.house.gov/intern ships
gested for a pet friendly shelter. Richard Everett will be meeting with the Red Cross later in the day about setting up a shelter exercise in Hugoton. The availability of propane in the case of an emergency was discussed. Hugoton is fortunate to have eight trained Red Cross people. As long as the emergency is not huge the local departments will probably be able to handle the problems. Whether another entity will
be called in is completely determined by the incident. The group was informed of future meetings as well as meetings needing to be scheduled. A weeklong Red Cross program is planned in Pratt. Cathy told of an Open House Search and Rescue Incident Management Team exercise for Public Service Agencies May 29 and 30 at Crisis City. Next meeting will be June 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Local residents warned of scam The Hermes recently received a call about a scam letter sent to a local resident. The letter claimed to have originated from a company called London Central and offered a portion of an inheritance if the addressee was over the age of 35. The letter urged the receiving party to “kindly keep this confidential” and included instructions to send a response to an office in Paris, France. If you receive a letter sounding similar to this one, do not send ANY information - it is a scam. Please call The Hugoton Hermes at 620-544-4321 if you have been or suspect you have been the victim of a scam or an attempted scam.
Continued from page 1 shelters, contracts need to be signed to allow designated areas as shelters. A real certified shelter requires two showers be available and a kitchen. Hugoton is a little limited in this area. Hugoton Recreation may be a possibility to check out, the churches and the fire station can work for a small shelter. The school is the perfect shelter but Superintendent Crawford refuses to sign the contract. It was also sug-
Obituaries Ervin Waybright Death has claimed the life of Ervin Wesley Waybright, 83, of Forgan, Ok. Mr. Waybright passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart.
He was born September 19, 1929 in Liberal, to Guy Waybright and the former Frances Johnson. July 21, 1950, Ervin and Delores Marie Fetterman were married in Raton, N.M. Mr. Waybright served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953, with the 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Ervin was employed in oilfield work and was also the owner of Waybright Dirt Construction. He worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight System for some time. He retired in 1994. An avid gardener, Ervin was a very hard-working man who could do almost anything with his hands. He was a member of VFW Post #3166, from 1953-2013 and was an Honorary Retired member of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters – Local Union #745. Besides his wife, other survivors include his three daughters, Theresa Carlile and husband Jim of Liberal, Glenda Webb and husband Arden of Hugoton and Karen Clements and husband Lynn of Logan; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Tanner and husband John, Kaitlin Carlile, Jared Webb and wife Alisha, Gabriel Webb and wife Virginia, Joshua Webb and wife Paris, Megan Troyer and husband Tyson, Bethany Clements and Tiffany Clements; and his six great grandchildren, Mersadez, Trevor and Brendan Tanner, and Rebecca, Grant and Caleb Webb. Those who preceded Ervin in death were his parents; three brothers, Marvin Waybright, Clarence Waybright and Claudine Waybright; and five sisters, Pearl Smith, Opal Stebens, Kathryn Drake, Patty Whiteley and Evelyn Waybright, who died in infancy. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, March 2, 2013 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal with Pastor Eric Mason officiating. Burial followed in Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Bible Society - designated for military Bibles - in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second St., Liberal, KS 67901.
Carl Eckert Word has been received of the death of Carl “C” Eckert. Mr. Eckert passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 in Kiowa at the age of 88. Carl was born November 9, 1924 at his parents home in Kiowa, to Seigfried “Zeke” Carl and Hattie Smith Eckert. He was a longtime resident of Kiowa, working with his father and brothers in the family trade as an interior/ exterior decorator. Carl was 17 when he was called by his country, along with three of his brothers, to serve during World War II. He joined the Navy and was assigned to a special service, ACORN Seventeen, which performed secret missions in the south Pacific. Much of his Naval record is still classified as a “military secret”. He was honorably discharged November 11, 1945 and returned to Kiowa to find his bride “walking the streets of Kiowa”. He said he knew life was short and he knew what he wanted. He was united in marriage to Juanita Louise Garman at the Methodist Parsonage in Kiowa, February 24, 1946. To this union three sons were born, David Carl, Lex Dean and Max Wayne. Mr. Eckert continued his family trade with his dad and brothers as C.C. Eckert Decorating, painting and paper hanging and tile laying until he bought his first combine and truck and began his custom harvesting career. He cut with his brother-in-law Claude Tripplet of Burden and Richard Garman until he and his son Lex partnered up to form Eckert Custom Harvesting and Trucking. Carl was also a rural substitute mail carrier for several years in the middle 1960’s. After the death of his son Lex, he partnered with a cousin, Chris Thilsted for several years. After 40 years of custom harvesting, Carl sold his combines but kept on trucking. When he retired from trucking he couldn’t just stop working so he took up driving the school bus for South Barber. He truly loved the kids and they loved him. In 1999, he and David built “The JCE Ministorage”
on the home acreage. Carl’s youngest son Max was born deaf/blind, and Carl became an advocate for children and families of deaf/blind children. He was the charter Vice President of the Kansas Parent/Teacher Association of Deaf / Blind / Multi-Handicapped Children and became president the next two years. Carl was called to speak to a United States Senate Committee and another joint session of the Kansas Legislature. He was preceded in death by his parents Seigfried and Hattie Eckert; five brothers, Alvin, Albert, Loyal, infant, Lesley and Leon; four sisters infant Bessie, Maxine Lindstom, Elizabeth Kennedy Flezk and Edith Boyle; son Lex Dean Eckert; and granddaughter Francisca Jean Eckert. Survivors include his wife Juanita; two sons, David Carl and wife Brenda of Hugoton and Max Wayne of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Leesa Eckert Mott and husband Craig of Kiowa; grandchildren, Marcus and wife Tammi of Hugoton, Angela Staten of Liberal, Nathan Eckert and wife Shelley of Stoddard, Wi., Michelle Morgan and husband Zach of Corning, Ia. and Brett Mott of Kiowa; great grandchildren, Tala, Tukker and Takoda Eckert, Raven, Rayna and Rayshawn Staten, Abigail, Sadie and Isaac Eckert and Avery and Alex Morgan; brothers - in - law, Richard Garman of Kiowa and Dean Garman of Rogers, Ar.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services are planned for Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Kiowa. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa. Memorials may be made to Harden Hospice, Congregational United Church of Christ or Kiowa District Hospital in care of Lanman Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 42, Kiowa, Ks. 67070.
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Concealed carry sales record reset for February For the second consecutive month, a record number of people has applied for permits to carry concealed handguns, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced recently. Schmidt said his office received 3,573 applications for concealed carry permits during February, which is a new singlemonth record. The previous record was set in January, when 3,167 permit applications were received. Before January, the single largest month in the program’s six-year history was 1,651 applications received in March 2012. Schmidt’s office administers the concealed carry licensing program. He said his concealed carry licensing unit is working hard and doing its best to keep up with the sharp spike in demand. As of March 1, there are 53,180 active concealed carry permits issued by the State of Kansas. Article submitted by the Office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.
Local boys make the cut at HCC Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Fall 2012 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. There are 642 students that have achieved the President’s Honor Roll with a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Selected to be a member of the President’s Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA from Hugoton is Logan Livengood. Hutchinson Community College has also announced the Vice President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2012 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. Over 700 students have been honored with selection to the Vice President’s Honor Roll. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester to be considered for the Vice President’s Honor Roll. Former Hugoton students Cody Frederick and Dusty Cox earned a spot on the Vice President’s Honor Roll during the past semester.
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February Hugoton Middle School Students of the Month are, left to right, seventh graders Dallie Hoskinson and Rodrigo Sanchez and
eighth graders Tanner Talbert and Marisol Don Juan. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
HHS Business Leaders win at District VIII contest Hugoton's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization brought home many awards from the District VIII competition in Liberal. The following top placings qualified the members to advance to State Competition in Topeka in April: • Business Ethics - David Kurt, Kelsey Quillen and
Maddie Daharsh - third place team • Job Interview - Maddie Daharsh - first place • Entrepreneurship - David Kurt, Parker Titus, Jackie Garcia - third place team • Help Desk - Kelsey Quillen - third place • Word Processing I - Katie Weaver - first place • Word Processing II - Nick
Hugoton’s Future Business Leaders of America or “FBLA” student organization brings home awards from the District VIII competition in Liberal. Pictured are Kansas FBLA District VIII Vice President Blake Edwards and Hugoton competitors HHS President Kelsey Quillen,
member Madelaine Daharsh, Historian Jacqueline Garcia, Treasurer David Kurt and member Parker Titus. Not pictured are Secretary Katie Weaver and member Nick Goode. Photo courtesy of Cara Rogers.
Continued from page 1 ing into both Hugoton City and Moscow City and a traffic impact study for Highway 51 in front of the Stevens County Industrial Park. Dave moved to help both cities, Hugoton and Moscow with the cost of the two signs each but not over $3,800. altogether. Dave moved to pay for the update of a traffic impact study at a cost of $7,500.00. By motion the board adjourned. Official minutes for February 19, 2013 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Dave called the meeting to order. Pat moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried. Pat moved to approve the county vouchers. Dave seconded. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 38,543.59; Road & Bridge .. 42,107.55; Building .. 6,772.19; Noxious Weed .. 736.97; Diversion .. 840.27; Ambulance Bequest .. 39.00; Community Health .. 3,463.70; Airport Grant .. 4,535.54; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 76.36. Jorge Camacho came in to
inform the commissioners about a flood in the bathroom in the little courtroom on the third floor of the Courthouse. He shared what the damages were. Pat moved to sell the City of Hugoton a two acre tract in the SE15-33-37 in the Stevens County Industrial Park at a cost of $5,000. for a new substation. Dave seconded. Motion carried. Greg and Sherry Morris came in to discuss the cost of possibly getting a therapy pool at the new Physical Therapy building. Tom Robb brought in the right-of-way water easement for the water line west of town to the Abengoa plant. Dave moved to grant the sale of the right-of-way water easement to put a water line west of town to the Abengoa plant at a cost of $5,000. Motion carried. Pat moved to adopt Resolution 13-02 introduced by Stevens County in opposition of placing the Lesser Prairie Chicken on the Endangered Species Act. Motion carried. Rodney Kelling came in to discuss a matter at the EMS department. Dave moved to go into executive session for non-elected personnel for ten minutes with Bob Johnson and Rodney Kelling present. Motion carried. Rodney also asked about getting a different credit card for the EMS Department. They currently have a Phillips 66 gas card
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Goode - first place • Business Communications - Kelsey Quillen - fourth place • Health Care Administration - Maddie Daharsh - first place • Hospitality Management Jackie Garcia - fifth place Good job, future business leaders! Keep up the good work.
Stevens County Commissioners missioners go look at them. The commissioners told him of their worry of efficiency. He said the variable system would be the most economic. Each room would have zoning capabilities and could draw from another room the needed cool or heated air. They have the software they could show where the most costs will be. His ballpark figure was also $500,000 to $600,000. If their company is chosen they will build a couple models to evaluate what option would be most economical. They do have a tech available in Garden City for service. Lin Goode was listed as a possiblity on the agenda but was unavailable. After lunch the commissioners and RoGlenda Coulter took a drive through Abengoa. Official minutes for February 11, 2013 Chairman Dave Bozone called a special meeting the evening of February 11 with all members present. Also present was County Clerk Pam Bensel. The commissioners discussed the interviews of Tony Martin, Jeff Cox and Billy Bell for the Road Supervisor position. Dave moved to offer JC Cantrell’s job to Tony Martin as Road Supervisor starting April 1, 2013. Motion carried. Jim voted no. Neal Gillespie came in to discuss putting signs on the highways enter-
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and with the ambulance transfers there are not very many Phillips 66 stations to use the card. He asked for a Visa credit card or Master Card. Pat moved to allow Rodney to get a Visa credit card from Citizens State Bank and cancel the Phillips credit card. Motion carried. Rodney asked to have Resolution 13-03 establishing a policy of Stevens County to provide assistance to other counties, cities and townships during disasters, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-16, 117. Pat moved to adopt Resolution 13-03 for Homeland Security. Motion carried. Dave moved to donate $700. as matching funds to the Southwest Kansas Area Aging on Aging. Motion carried. Susan Schulte came in to discuss the Memorial Hall rules and regulations and a quote from Liberal Office Machines for tables. Pat moved to allow Susan to buy ten tables (like the ones that are in there) to replace the broken tables in the Memorial Hall. Motion carried. The commissioners and Bob went to Kim Schroeder’s office to look at the furniture that he is asking to purchase and take to Topeka with him. Dave asked Pam Bensel, county clerk to find out what was paid for the furniture when purchased. By motion the Board adjourned.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages learning about extreme conditions On the heels of two significant winter storms in the region and with the knowledge Kansas could experience more severe weather in the months ahead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week this week. March 3–9, 2013, these
and other federal partners, state and local agencies, notfor-profits, businesses, and individuals will focus on how to prepare for severe weather, and take steps to ready themselves for weather events common to this region. Both Kansas and Missouri are conducting Severe Weather Awareness Weeks and will be hosting special events and activities to pro-
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mote preparedness. Each year, individuals are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries. Severe weather knows no boundaries and affects every individual. "There are a number of reasons why people wait until just before a storm hits to take care of those important to-do's; things like grocery shopping, getting household supplies or even making a plan for what to do once the storm hits. But there are things individuals can and should do well before the day before the storm," said Beth Freeman, regional administrator for FEMA Region VII. "We'd like to see more people prepared and have a plan in place for what they're going to do - that's what Severe Weather Preparedness Week is all about." Know Your Risk: The first step to becoming weatherready is to understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect where you live and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. Every state in the United States has experienced tornadoes and severe weather, so everyone is exposed to some degree of risk. In the last several years our region has had to deal with record flooding, horrific tornadoes and, most recently, record snowfall in some areas. You can help protect yourself and family by regu-
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST
March 10 Faith Community Church March 17 Hugoton UMC March 24 Moscow UMC
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
FAITH LUTHERAN
Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
larly monitoring weather forecasts and by visiting www.Ready.gov/severe-weather for valuable information about how to deal with these and other types of severe weather that could impact you. Pledge and Take Action: Be a Force of Nature by taking the Pledge to Prepare at ready.gov/severe-weather. When you pledge to prepare, you will take the first step to making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather. This includes filling out your family communications plan that you can email to yourself, putting an emergency kit together, keeping important papers and valuables in a safe place, and getting involved. Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio, and check to see if your cell phone is equipped to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts and sign up for localized alerts from emergency management officials. Stay informed by having multiple sources for weather alerts NOAA Weather Radio, Weather.gov, and Wireless Emergency Alerts. Subscribe to receive alerts at www.weather.gov/subscribe. Be an Example: Once you have taken action share your story with your family and friends. Create a YouTube video, post your story on Facebook, comment on a blog, or send a tweet. Building a Twitter list with local, state or federal agencies and organizations to provide valuable information when an emergency occurs is a good activity to do before a crisis. Then share your list with family, friends and neighbors. Studies show many people use social media in the event of a disaster to let relatives and friends know they are safe. This is an important trend because people are most likely to take preparedness steps if they observe the preparations taken by others. Social media provides the perfect platform to demonstrate preparedness actions for others. More information and ideas on how you can Be a Force of Nature can be found at www.Ready.gov/severeweather. Information on the different types of severe weather such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding is available at
www.weather.gov and www.ready.gov/severeweather or the Spanish-language Web site www.listo.gov. Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Find regional updates from FEMA Region VII at www.twitter.com/fema region7. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate's activities at www.twitter.
com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government Web sites, companies or applications. FEMA's mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation America works together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
The drilling rig shown above is made completely of match sticks and constructed by a prisoner. It was loaned to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum by Dwain and Adena Towner.
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Claude Beavers, upper left inset, built this one inch to one foot scale model of a rotary drilling rig in 1961. This model is 96 inches tall. It is patterned after drilling rigs found in the gas fields in 1961. It was made by the men working in the Beavers Machine Shop and was donated to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum in 1961.
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Hugoton’s own Camera Club announces the winners of their first photography contest at their meeting Thursday, February 28. Judy Hickert captured some of the essence of southwest Kansas in this shot of the area’s natural vegetation.
You can also see The Hermes Classifieds at hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds Lillie Willis impresses Hugoton’s Camera Club with this photograph of wheat stubble for the contest subject “Texture”. March’s photo contest subject is “Building Details.” Submit your entry by contacting Lowell Stanley at 620-598-2914 or email lstanley@pld.com. The Club will meet Thursday, March 21 at the Hugoton Recreation Commission.
Author, Teacher, Pastor Jay West will be teaching at
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STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ The local Camera Club recently joined more than 40 other clubs across the United States in the North Central Camera Club Council or N4C. Lowell Stanley won the club’s first contest with this picture. Local winning photos go on to compete in the N4C contest.
Good Monday morning! What a nice weekend! Hopefully everyone was able to get out some and get some nice fresh air. It makes one want to start the yard and garden work.
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Want to be a Judge? No, it’s not a chance to be the next judge on America Idol or Project Runway, but I am offering you the opportunity to learn to judge foods and food preservation at county fairs. March 13 in Dodge City there will be a foods training for anyone interested in learning to judge foods in open class or 4-H Divisions at area county fairs. There are lots of you with great experience in baking and we can help you use that knowledge to educate our 4Hers on their baking skills. The class will be taught by KState Research and Extension Food and Food Safety Specialist, Karen Blakeslee. Karen has years of experience judging foods and teaching others to do the same. The training will be in Dodge City at the Ford County Fair Building, 902 West Park, beginning at 6:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend the training, but you need to call to pre-register with Christine McPheter at 620-873-8790. Master of Memory Series Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things, such as their glasses. These usually are signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems. There are many ways that we can improve and maintain our memory as we age. I will be offering a four-part series on "Master of Memory" to help participants find ways to keep their memory sharp as they age. The lessons will be 45 minutes long and will be held at the Stevens County
Senior Center. The four-part series will begin Monday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. and will continue for the following three Mondays ending April 15. Each session will deal with different topics related to memory, from simple forgetfulness to Alzheimer’s disease, to getting a good night’s sleep. The program is meant to build upon each lesson, but even if you can only attend one or two lessons you will gain excellent information. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend we would appreciate you calling the Extension Office at 5444359, so we can plan for an accurate count for handouts. This is a program that is great regardless of your age. So make plans to come for a great 45 minutes of learning and fun for this Master of Memory series. What is the White Residue on Grapes? This is a form of "bloom" from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It originates from the soil and becomes airborne. As grapes mature the yeast settles and grows on the fruit. It is waxy and does not wash off with water. It helps protect the fruit from other harmful bacteria and fungi. To remove the residue, simply rub with your fingers. But there’s no need to remove it because it is completely harmless and does not contribute off flavors or odors. Spots and Film on Glass Dishes in Dishwasher Dishwashers are handy appliances to save time in the kitchen. Over time, clear glasses can begin to look foggy, or have spots that remain and are hard to remove. Instead of using commercial rinse aids, fill the compartment with plain white vinegar to help remove spots and
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film. Over time, dishwasher detergents can etch glassware and result in foggy glasses. Unfortunately, this cannot be reversed. This is from high phosphate detergents and insufficient rinsing. It starts out as a colored film (like oil in water) and eventually becomes permanent. To prevent this, measure detergent properly, load the dishwasher so all detergent gets rinsed off (don’t over-fill it) and use water no hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. If you didn’t make it to the last "Knowledge at Noon" on making and using your own homemade cleaning products, and are interested in the information, call and let us know. We would be happy to send you a copy of the handout, or stop by the office and pick one up.
All is well here at the Senior Center. Trying to keep up and keep people happy. The activities we have are still in place. You are all welcome to come in and check us out. Always happy to see new faces. Have a great week. Menu Mar. 7.......Chicken Fried Steak Mar. 8 ............................Brisket Mar. 11......................C.B. Rock Mar. 12...............Ham & Beans Mar. 13 .....Oven-Fried Chicken Mar. 14 ..................Swiss Steak Activities Schedule Thursday, March 7 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Sew All Day................................ Cards .........................6:00 p.m. Dance.........................8:00 p.m. ............Cottonwood will play Monday, March 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dance.................7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Board Meeting ...........9:00 a.m. Bridge......................................... Wednesday, March 13 Birthday Day Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Aglow..........................7:00 p.m.
Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma gather for their March meeting in Elkhart The March meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was in Elkhart Monday, March 4, 2013. The group met at 7:00 p.m. at the Morton County Library. Dot Leiker called the meeting to order. Eight members answered roll with "What was your financial support for college?" For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked the members to put in what they wanted for "What They Were Grateful For" - such as snow and various other things. Minutes of the December meeting were read by Janie Shelden. L.C. Sleeper of Elkhart was the winner of half of the Half and Half Jar at the Elkhart/Rolla basketball game. Vivian Warner of Elkhart will be given the Beta Sigma Scholarship at the April meeting. An interesting program was presented by Dot Leiker about Autism. Janie Shelden's name was drawn for a Delta Kappa Gamma License Tag. Teresa Smith, Sue Meek and Tracy Brecheisen's names were drawn for gift bags. Refreshments of cake
and lime sherbet punch were served by hostesses Alice Conner and Teresa Smith. They also gave each member an autism pin to be worn in April for Autism Month. The April meeting will be at Hugoton. Those attending the meeting were Tracy Brecheisen, Susan Carey, Alice Conner, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Kelly Schnable, Janie Shelden and Teresa Smith.
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Sub-state runners up Continued from page 1 Hugoton began the SubState playoffs with a home game against Goodland. The home team started off slow; they trailed by one at the end of the first quarter. Chastity Parsons and Riley Sosa helped the team with a three point basket each in the first quarter. It must have been game jitters in that first quarter because after that, the Lady Eagles soared to victory, 62 to 31. Nicole Kinser led her team hitting ten twopoint baskets and eight out of eleven free throws for a game total of 28 points. Sosa hit four three-point shots giving her a total of 12 game points in this game. Game two was played at Pratt against Colby. This was a real nail-biter with the Lady Eagles winning it in overtime. Hugoton took the lead in the first half by five points and maintained a three-point lead by the end of the third quarter. The Lady Eagles added 16 points in the fourth quarter but gave up 20 to Colby. The score going into the overtime quarter was 51 to 51. Kinser and Parsons each added five points along with a free throw by Sosa adding a total of ten points to
take the win, 61 to 52. Kinser once again led in points with 21 followed by Parsons with 20. The final game for the championship was played Saturday at Pratt against Pratt’s Lady Greenbacks. This was an up and down game with each team taking the lead then losing it within seconds of play. The battle started with Hugoton taking a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter then trailing by two at the half time buzzer. Again the Lady Eagles pulled ahead by the end of the third quarter by two heading into the fourth quarter. The see-saw quarter could have gone either way until the final two minutes. The score was 27 to 28 with the Hugoton girls trailing when Pratt got a good run and pulled ahead of the Lady Eagles. Despite every effort to score in the last two minutes, the Lady Eagles just couldn't get the ball to drop through the hoop. At the end of the final buzzer it was the Lady Greenbacks winning the championship, 27 to 35. Kinser scored nine points in the game but was well guarded by Pratt. She scored
Chastity Parsons fires a three point shot in the varsity girls’ Sub-State game this past weekend. 58 total points in the three championship playoff games. In the final game against Pratt, Estefani Armendarez scored seven points for a total of 17 points for the three games. Parsons had 28 points after three games, followed by 15 from Sosa. The
team had a stunning overall record of 17-6. The team will be losing three seniors: Nicole Kinser, Chastity Parsons and BayLee Hoskinson. These three young ladies led their team well this year and will be missed by fans, team members and coaches.
Varsity boys end season at Sub-State
Riley Sosa makes this three point shot in the first Sub-State game at home against Goodland.
Nicole Kinser aims the ball for a free throw during Sub-State action in Pratt Saturday evening.
After a long season the Eagles ended their season at Andale in the first game of the Sub-State playoffs. Pitted against the 17 - 2 Andale Indians the 3 - 15, Hugoton Eagles battled hard but just didn't have the means to win. Hugoton held together well in the first quarter, only trailing Andale by four. The next three quarters were dominated by the Indians and the final score was 28 to 76. Reid Davis was the Eagles’ lead scorer of the game with eleven points. He was followed by A.J. Scott with six.
Two Eagles were named in the Great Western Basketball Leaders. Jeison Rodriguez was named in the Rebounds category with an average of 5.3 per game. Henry Vela was named in the Free throw category, hitting 45 out of 69 free throws or 65 percent of his shots. The Eagles will be losing four seniors this year. Rene Rubio, Fisher Hewett, A.J. Scott and Kolton Decker will be graduating this year but will have the memories of playing for the Eagles’ basketball team.
Seventh graders sweep Liberal South Thursday
BayLee Hoskinson tries to evade a Pratt player in the SubState game at Pratt Saturday. Hugoton’s girls were named Sub-State runners up Saturday.
Sports Schedule Thursday, March 7 High School Basketball State at Salina; TBA Friday, March 8 High School Basketball State at Salina; TBA
Saturday, March 9 High School Basketball State at Salina; TBA March 11-15 Spring Break
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After having their previous two games cancelled due to predicted snow storms, the Hugoton Middle school seventh grade boys’ basketball teams showed no ill effects of the nine-day layoff by easily sweeping Liberal South February 28 in Hugoton. The Ateam completely dominated in a 50-9 mismatch. The Bteam also won convincingly, 37-8. The Eagles overwhelmed the Apaches with 16-1 and 20-2 scoring totals in the first two quarters of the A-game. Mitchell Hamlin accounted for 14 of the 36 first-half points. His first-half outburst enabled Hamlin to finish as HMS’s leading scorer with 18 points. Paden Cornelsen also reached double-figures with ten points. Damyan Don Juan and Nick Mahan followed with eight points, apiece. Luis Contreras contributed four points. Isaac Sanchez added two points. In the B-team contest Isai Cabezas led all scorers with 14 points. Also scoring were Azareal Rodriguez with nine
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spirit. The game against Pratt decided the area’s Sub-State winner.
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Hugoton Federation Wrestling team competes at Hays The Hugoton Federation Wrestling team traveled to Hays this past weekend to participate in the Western Kansas Classic. Sixteen wrestlers were eager to get their day started in this tough tournament. Three boys wrestled in the six and under division. Bryan Montoya received a
second place trophy and Isaac Martin received a third place trophy. Carter McClure also participated in this division and gave it his all! Adam Mendoza was the only wrestler who wrestled in the eight and under division. He did an amazing job and had some really good competition in his bracket.
In the ten and under division, Wyatt Angell and Michael Mendoza took home second place trophies. Riggs Martin also wrestled in this division and gave it his all! In the 12 and under division, Marcos Baeza received second place and Manny Mendoza received third place. Other wrestlers participating in this division were Dawson Kerbow, Bradan Slemp, Cole
Martin and Weston Maravilla. Pedro Ordonez and Nicky Mahan wrestled in the 14 and under division. Pedro received a second place trophy in this division. Edgar Villa wrestled in the High School division. Next week’s tournament will be in Dodge City and then Sub-District will follow in Pratt. Best of luck to all wrestling!
Bryan Montoya works at getting a pin! Bryan received second place at Hays. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
Riggs Martin is shooting in to get the takedown. Riggs wrestles in the ten and under division. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow. Dawson Kerbow pins his opponent. Dawson wrestles in the 12 and under division. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
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KDWPT announces five-year review of state listed species Marcos Baeza works his opponent to get a win. Marcos wrestles in the 12 and under division. He earned second place. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.
KDWPT announces new contest to showcase outdoor photographers The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is proud to announce the first Wild About Kansas junior photo contest. Designed to showcase Kansas outdoors through the lenses of photographers age 18 or younger, Wild About Kansas will feature winning entries in the 2014 January/February issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine. “This is a great opportunity for area youth to explore the outdoors on a completely different level,” said Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine associate editor, Nadia Marji. “We hope this contest will showcase some of the wonderful talent that our youth have to offer, and possibly even be the start of a new hobby for some.” Divided into three categories, participants can submit photos related to wildlife, outdoor recreation or landscapes. Participants can submit up to three photos and multiple entries can be sub-
mitted in the same category. Photos will be judged on creativity, composition, subject matter, lighting and overall sharpness of the photo. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place in each category, as well as one honorable mention per category. Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. October 25, 2013. An entry form must be submitted for each participant. Requested format for photos is JPEG, eight inches by ten inches, 300 dpi. File size should be a minimum of 1mb and not exceed 5 mb. For more information, or to submit an entry, e-mail Nadia Marji at nadia.marji@ ksoutdoors.com. Enter “Junior Photo Contest” in the subject line. THANKS FOR READING T H E H U G OTO N HERMES, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF STEVENS COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 7, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT
U. S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. Nikki Mantzke, et al. Defendants.
Case No. 12CV3 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60
Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on March 28, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Surface and surface rights only, in and to: The South Fifty feet (S 50') of the North One Hundred Eleven feet (N 111') of Lot Three (3) Block Ninetytwo (92), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, commonly known as 1039 South Harrison Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas
Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at
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The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is currently conducting the five-year review of the list of Kansas species that are threatened, endangered, or species-in-need-of-conservation (SINC). The five-year review is required by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1975. Any individual or group can petition KDWPT to propose an addition, deletion, or modification to the current lists by providing pertinent scientific information required within the petition. KDWPT relies on the Threatened and Endangered Species Task Force to assist with the review process. The task force consists of members representing various disciplines, including state and federal agencies and state universities. To determine if a full review is warranted, the task force examines updated scientific information and research for currently listed species and those proposed for listing by petition. Species experts are consulted and all available data is evaluated during the full review. After a full review is completed, the task force makes recommendations to the KDWPT Secretary and the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission at a public commission meeting. These recommendations and any amendments to them are published in the Kansas Register for public comment for at least 90 days. The secretary then submits to the commission the recommended changes, if any, that should be made to the list of threatened and endangered species or SINC. At the last five-year review in 2008, three species were added to the state threatened list (shoal chub, plains minnow, and delta hydrobe snail) and two species were removed from the list (bald eagle and peregrine falcon). The current state threatened list includes six invertebrates, 13 fish, seven amphibians, seven reptiles, two birds and one mammal. The state endangered list includes ten invertebrates, five fish, three amphibians, four birds and two mammals. The state species-in-need-of-conservation (SINC) list includes 17 invertebrates, 31 fish, two amphibians, seven reptiles, 15 birds, and six mammals. Species on the SINC list are deemed to require conservation measures to prevent
them from becoming threatened or endangered. Complete lists can be viewed on the KDWPT website, www.ksoutdoors.com. Go to Services, then click on Threatened and Endangered Wildlife. A recent survey conducted by Responsive Management, an internationally recognized research firm specializing in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues, found that conservation of threatened and endangered wildlife remains important among Kansans. Some interesting findings include: A majority of Kansas residents (91 percent) agreed that the department should continue to identify and protect habitat critical to threatened and endangered species. A majority (73 percent) of residents agree with the statement, “Wildlife that is threatened and endangered in Kansas yet abundant in other states should still be protected in Kansas.” Petitions must be received by July 31, 2013, to be considered for the current fiveyear review. Petition forms can be downloaded at http://www.ksoutdoors.com /news/Services/Threatenedand-Endangered-Wildlife and must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, 1020 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka, KS 66612-1327.
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This beautiful old silo has stood as a landmark at an intersection on Road 7 for many years. The land owner was forced by insurance reasons to take it down recently. And take it down
they did! Some explosives were strategically placed and then shot with rifles, bringing about this sad but amazing - and entertaining result.
Small town entertainment last Saturday was enjoyed by a small crowd as they gathered to watch this motley crew take down this very
well built antique silo. From left to right are Chris Mann, Travis Coulter, Garrett McBride, Rex Coulter, Tyler McBride and Colby Mann.
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Lawn Calendar for Cool-Season Grasses The following suggestions are for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue. Zoysia grass, bermuda grass, and buffalo grass are warm-season grasses and require a different maintenance regime. A warm-season grass calendar is also included. (Use the rates listed on the label for all products mentioned!) March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom, usually in April. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. Remember that a good, thick lawn is the best weed prevention and may be all that is needed. May Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer if you water your lawn or if you receive enough rainfall that your turf normally doesn’t go drought-dormant during the summer. If there are broadleaf weeds, spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness of the weed killer, but the fertilizer needs to be watered in. If you are using a product that has both fertilizer and weed killer, wait 24 hours after application before watering in. June through Mid-July Apply second round of crabgrass preventer by June 15 – unless you have used Dimension (dithiopyr) or Barricade (prodiamine) for the April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid during the first half of July. This works to prevent grub damage. It must be watered in before it becomes active. Late-July through August
If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer that contains Dylox. Imidacloprid is effective against young grubs and may not be effective on late instar grubs. The grub killer containing Dylox must be watered in within 24 hours or effectiveness drops. September Fertilize around Labor Day. This is the most important fertilization of the year. Water in fertilizer. November Fertilize. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water in fertilizer. Spray for broadleaf weeds even if they are small. Broadleaf weeds are much easier to control in the fall than in the spring. Spray on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Lawn Calendar for Warm-Season Grasses (Use the rates listed on the label for all products mentioned!) March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer between April 1 and April 15, or apply preventer when the eastern redbud is in full bloom. If using a product with Barricade, apply two weeks earlier. Crabgrass preventers must be watered in before they will start to work. May – August 15 Fertilize with one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per application. More applications will give a deeper green color, but will increase mowing and lead to thatch buildup with bermuda grass and zoysia grass. Bermuda grass – Use two to four applications. Zoysia grass – Use one to two applications. Too much nitrogen leads to thatch buildup. Buffalo grass – Use one to two applications. One Application: Apply in June. Two Applications: Apply May and July. Three Applications: Apply May, June, and early August. Four
Applications: Apply May, June, July, and early August. June If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid by mid July. Imidacloprid can be applied as early as mid May if there are problems with billbugs or May beetle grubs. These products kill the grubs before they cause damage. They are effective and safe but must be watered in before they become active. June is a good time to core aerate a warmseason lawn. Core aeration will help alleviate compaction, increase the rate of water infiltration, improve soil air exchange and help control thatch. Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer. If Imidacloprid has been applied, this should not be necessary. Grub killers must be watered in immediately. Late October Spray for broadleaf weeds if they are a problem. Treat on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness.
NRCS Accepts Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide up to $25 million in grants to help develop and demonstrate cutting-edged ideas to improve conservation on private lands. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are available for state and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, non-governmental and educational organizations, private businesses, and individuals. CIG applications are due Friday, March 22. Of particular interest are applications for innovative demonstration partnerships on energy conservation, nutrient management, soil health, wildlife habitat, and adaptive management. “These grants are critical for developing land demonstrating out-of-the-box ideas for conservations on America’s private lands and strengthening rural communities,” NRCS State Conservationist Eric B. Banks said. “They inspire creative problem-solving that boosts the production of our farmers and ranchers and ultimately improves our water, air and soil.” NRCS has offered this grant program since 2004, investing in ways to demonstrate and transfer efficient and environmentally friendly farming and ranching. In the past eight years, the grants have helped develop trading markets for water quality and have shown precise ways to farm and use fertilizer, water, and energy more efficiently. The grants are funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and are awarded through a competitive process. At least 50 percent of the total cost of CIG projects must come from non-federal matching funds, including cash and in-kind contributions provided by the grant recipient. For more on this grant opportunity, visit http://go. usa.gov/4Kvx. To apply electronically, visit http://www. grants.gov or contact a local NRCS office.
Regional 4-H Day is at Ulysses Regional 4-H Club Day was held at Kepley Middle School in Ulysses Saturday, March 2. 4-Hers who received top blue honors at County Club Day were eligible to take part in this six-county annual event, and included 4-Hers from Stevens, Morton, Seward, Grant, Haskell and Stanton Counties. Events held were 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: Model Meeting Cloverleaf Cowboys Club Blue; Junior Project Talk Zachary Willis - Blue; Intermediate Project Talk - Jacob Bell - Top Blue; Intermediate Project Talk - Megan Newlon - Top Blue; Senior Public Speaking Megan Bryan - Blue; Junior
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Demo/Illustrated Talk - Allison Goode - Blue; Intermediate Demo/Illustrated Talk - Jacob Bell - Top Blue; Intermediate Demo/Illustrated Talk - Megan Newlon - Top Blue; Senior Demo/Illustrated Talk - Logan Brecheisen - Top Blue; Senior Demo/Illustrated Talk Megan Bryan - Blue; Senior Demo/Illustrated Talk - Landon Brecheisen - Blue; Senior Skit - Cloverleaf Cowboys Club - Blue; Junior Reading - Claudia Clark - Top Blue; Intermediate Reading - Rebecca Johnson - Top Blue; Senior Reading - Sarah Johnson Blue; Intermediate Vocal Talent - Sydney Beesley - Top Blue; Intermediate Vocal Talent - Montana Beesley - Top Blue; Junior Vocal Solo - Claudia Clark - Top Blue; Intermediate Vocal Solo - Claire Clark - Blue; Junior Instrumental Solo - Emmett Gaskill - Top Blue; Junior Instrumental Solo - Jayce Heger - Blue; Intermediate Instrumental Solo Casle Heger - Top Blue; Intermediate Instrumental Solo Rebecca Johnson - Blue; Senior Instrumental Solo - Sarah Johnson - Top Blue; Intermediate Vocal Ensemble - 7 For Christ - Blue; Senior Chorus Cloverleaf Cowboys - Red. Congratulations to everyone on an excellent job.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter
Billy Woodworth is very happy as he stands next to his Dallas Cowboys themed birthday cake at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Wednesday.
Friends and family gathered at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum for the
Don’t forget to turn your clocks up this Saturday night - Daylight Savings Time begins! What a beautiful day!!-Snow is in the forecast, they tell me. Spring will soon be here! We have been busy here at the Museum. We had a Birthday Party for Billy Woodworth- I won’t tell how OLD he is! We had visitors from Bogalusa and New Boston, Tx. They said they hadn’t seen any water while here. We, too, wish it would rain. (I had a friend who always said it would rain five minutes before it was too late!) We also had visitors from Texarkansas, Tx. We invite you to come see us at the Museum. We think you will see lots of things you will enjoy, and that will bring back memories. I think you will particularly like the model drilling rig we have. It will give you an idea of how a well is drilled. Also we have an information sheet telling you how they drill a well. The rig model was built by Claude Beavers who had a welding shop in Hugoton. (See page 4 for a picture.) Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Come see us. You will receive a warm welcome.
surprise forty-seventh birthday party for Billy Woodworth.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City MARCH MADNESS AT SOCIAL SECURITY It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness - a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application! Let’s take a look at the lineup. My Social Security is an online account that allows you quick 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 to check your earnings record and see esti-
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mates of the future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can now sign into your account to view, save, and print your benefit verification letter, check your benefit payment information, and even change your address and phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/my account. The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You even can experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/esti mator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calcu lador. The online Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home - it’s fast, easy,
and secure. It’s so easy, in fact, it can take you as little as 15 minutes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity.gov/ applyonline. The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your Medicare prescription drug costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www. socialsecurity.gov/prescrip tionhelp. Social Security’s online services continue to hold the top spots for customer satisfaction. In the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index quarterly report, Social Security continued to score higher than the best private online services, including Amazon. To learn more about our winning online services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ onlineservices.
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Consumer Corner Contributed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Tax filing season brings threat of identity theft Identity thieves are constantly looking for new ways to separate you from your hard-earned money. You may know about the typical identity theft scheme that might involve someone stealing your credit card and racking-up thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. But with income tax filing season upon us, we are seeing a new type of identity theft. Identity thieves are finding ways to use a legitimate taxpayer’s identity and personal information to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent refund, according to the Internal Revenue Service. With the speed and efficiency of
Hugoton Aglow Hugoton Aglow will meet Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center for coffee and fellowship. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. Peggy Brecheisen will speak. March came in like a lamb, so should we all keep the coats handy until April arrives? That old saying might not always be reliable, but one thing is - and Aglow will be hearing from that voice. Peggy Brecheisen will be bringing the message for the March Aglow meeting Thursday, March 14. During her interview, Peggy shared the Lord has given her a wake-up call. Wake up America! This is what the Lord communicated: Jeremiah 7:23b “Obey Me and I will be your God and you will be My people. Walk in all the ways I command you that it may go well with you.” God is calling His people back to Himself, “Come back America!” Can you hear Him? Peggy states, “I know this, God will have Himself a remnant that will follow Him.” Pray America! Wake up America! You are welcome at the meeting. Bring a friend, a neighbor, a family member, anyone! Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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electronic tax filing, the victim is usually not aware of the incident until notified by the IRS that more than one return was filed in his or her name, or that he or she has a discrepancy in taxable earnings and employer identification information. By that time, your tax refund is often already in the hands of the scam artist. Here are some tips to help protect you from becoming a victim of identity theft: • Protect your Social Security number (SSN). Don't carry your Social Security card or other documentation with your SSN on it. Provide your SSN only when required, such as filing taxes or applying for a loan. Be wary of Web sites or retailers requesting this information. • Protect important financial and personal information. Personal financial documents and past years’ tax returns should be kept in a secure location such as a locked filing cabinet or a fire safe box. • Protect your personal computer files by installing fire-
walls and anti-spam/virus software. It's also extremely important to periodically change your computer and Internet passwords. • Check your credit report annually. Monitoring your credit report helps make you aware of unusual or unauthorized activity and can alert you to possible identity theft. • Never share your personal information online, on the phone or through the mail, unless you initiated the contact and are 100 percent certain of that person’s identity. If you receive a notice from the IRS or suspect your identity has been falsely used to claim a tax refund, you can visit the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov for instructions about proper reporting procedures. Any time you suspect you might be a victim of identity theft or other financial scams or fraud, contact the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800432-2310 or www.ag.ks.gov.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 13, 2008 David Goetzinger has been hired by the city as a new city policeman. David is married to the former Johanna Lynch, daughter of Roger and Judy Lynch of Hugoton. The Hugoton City Council voted to pursue the
Streetscape Upgrade Project. Thursday, March 13, 2003 Staff Sergeant Mike McClure has passed training requirements and is in the process of heading to what may be the front lines in the war against Iraq. Dr. Effie Gaskill celebrated
the opening of her new dental practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new business is located at 114 West Sixth Street. Thursday, March 11, 1993 For the first time in school history, Hugoton’s Lady Eagles basketball team has qualified
to go to State Competition. The players are Tricia Edelman, Carrie Martin, Lori McNinch, Keena Hittle, Amber Zordell, Janice Howard, Amy Honeck, Tami Cornelsen, Mindy Casebeer, Leslie Spikes and Ginny Ray. The coaches are Gardell Schnable and Christine O’Laughlin. Thursday, March 10, 1983 A final inspection of the new Sunflower Plaza was conducted Tuesday morning. The project provides sixteen onebedroom living units and a community building. Mayor Paul Thomas accepted a plaque in appreciation for outstanding work as mayor for two terms. Thomas has not filed for re-election this spring. Thursday, March 8, 1973 The Martin Farms of Stevens County was named Kansas top corn growers in the DeKalb 200 Bushel Club last week. Their whopping yield of 233.83 bushels per acre was
not only the pacemaker in the state but was the third highest 200 Bushels Club yield in the nation. Thursday, March 7, 1963 Danny Hittle won third prize at the Pancake Amateur Contest that was in Liberal. He was a member of the Challengers, a vocal and instrumental combo. Among the twenty finalists were Hugoton’s own Blevins’ sisters and Cynthia Greenwood in a trio dance number. Thursday, March 12, 1953 Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Rawlins announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie, to Loren Sullivan, son of Mrs. Rosie Sullivan of Rolla. An early spring wedding is planned. Glen Marcellus moved the new home of the Bill Traver’s from the Archie Cooper farm to Hugoton Wednesday. The Traver family then moved from Moscow to Hugoton over the weekend.
Mayor Paul Thomas was moved as he accepted a plaque from councilman Bob Gill (standing) at the Monday evening meeting of the Hugoton City Council. City Clerk Tom Hicks (left) ap-
The Hugoton Eagles basketball team upset the favored Ulysses Tigers 57-40 Friday to cop the championship of Class A District Tournament the third consecutive time and to win a trip to Pratt to try for regional honors. Team members include Gary Ausbun, Frosty McCoy, Harry Horton, Ben Moon, Don Horton, David Sessler, Tod Ikard, Phil Brubaker, Ronnie Betsworth and Donnie Crane. Friday, March 10, 1933 The nation has been laboring under a financial crisis for the past week and as a result, the President of the United States has declared a Bank Holiday, temporarily closing Kansas banks for four days. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
plauds and councilman Bob Passmore (right) grins his approval. From the March 10, 1983 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Baker Arts Center honors winners The Baker Arts Center and the Community Bank of Liberal are pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Merit Award Winners in the 24th Annual Area High School Art Exhibit. The recipients are Rebekah Warner of Elkhart for “World Eater”; Junior Ugarte from Hooker for “Colorgence”; Valeria Terrazas of Garden City for “Face of the Artist”; Gabriel Alvarez
from Guymon for “Together”; Yolanda Peters of South Gray for “Tree in the Background”; Daniela Molina from Stanton County for “Find Me”; Manuel Olivas of Satanta for “Toxic”; and Emily Taylor from Turpin for “Pushing the Medium”. Community Bank of Liberal sponsors these awards which are presented to these talented students in recognition of their outstanding creativ-
ity. If you would like to see the Hugoton High School exhibits, stop by the Center at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. Participants entered in the exhibit are Kaitlyn Leininger, Katie LeNeve, Mason Lewis, Austin Mills, Paul Nash, Tessa Rindles, Rocio Rodriguez, Briana Villa, Alfonso Villa, Katey Watkins and Katie Weaver. Doug Waters is
Free admission at all Kansas State parks Saturday Saturday, March 9, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will host a free entrance day and open houses at all state parks. Visitors also will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events at most parks. During the open houses, park users can take advantage of low off-season camping permit prices. March 31 is the last day annual camping permits are priced at offseason discounts. April 1, the prices increase to their regular prime-season levels. Visitors can purchase annual camping permits and make cabin or campsite reservations during the open houses, as well. For pricing information and to purchase permits
online, go to the KDWPT Web site: ksoutdoors.com. For online permit purchases, click the License/Permits icon. For campsite and cabin reservations, click the Reservations icon. Kansas motor vehicle owners can now buy an annual park vehicle permit as part of their vehicle registration process. The permit – called a Kansas State Parks Passport – will cost $15.00 (county treasurers can elect to add a $0.50 service fee). This lower-price, non-transferable permit will be available only during the vehicle registration process at a motor vehicle registration office, through the online vehicle registration site (www.kswebtags.org), or when registering by mail. The Kansas State Parks Passport will expire when the vehicle registration expires a year later. Park entry is free March 9, but persons who would like to buy an annual park permit before they register their vehicles can do so at any KDWPT office, Kansas license vendor or through the KDWPT Web site, and then
request a pro-rated refund for the difference in cost after purchasing their Kansas State Parks Passport. The state parks and their special events are listed below: Cedar Bluff Open house: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., park and cabin tours all day. Free hot dog feed at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Refreshments served all day. Cheney Office open: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for permit sales and to answer questions, cabin tours. Meade Open house: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. cabin and campsite reservation system information, refreshments served all day. Lake Scott Open house and all events: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., cookies and punch, cabin tours, slide show of park pictures, State parks passport information, requirements for senior fishing licenses. Wilson Park office open: 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m for permit sales, Cabin open for tours.
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Emily has finished her five hundredth book in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Way to go, Emily! Emily was also attending the library’s Circle Time Pajama Party with her favorite stuffed animal! Stevens County Library Circle Time is for ages zero-five and meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. during the school year. For a complete schedule, visit http://www.stevenscounty library.com/youthservices/circle-time/.
DVD CLEANING Scratches on DVDs cause skips, stoppages, or make it difficult to play the DVD. It had become almost impossible to enjoy our DVDs due to scratches received when the DVD was checked out. In an effort to eliminate this problem for our patrons, we have cleaned all our DVDs since the first of the year. (Our machine has cleaned DVDs all day, every day, for almost two months!) The cost of cleaning supplies and man hours involved has been tremendous. To help with the cost of cleaning, beginning April 1, 2013, we will charge $1.00 for every DVD returned with scratches. Please treat our
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Specialty Clinics Scheduled for March 2013 Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Michelle Gooch Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Plomaritis Michelle Gooch Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. DeCardenas
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. DeCardenas 275-3070; Dr. Farhoud 1-877-449-1560; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
DVDs gently so they will last a long time. Thank you! MYTH BUSTERS! Stevens County Library Myth: "I could not return my DVDs, CDs. or cassettes in the outside book drop." Myth busted: Our outside book drop is completely climate controlled. Any library material that fits in the slot may be returned in our outside book drop 24/7! PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The photography exhibit will begin Monday, April 1. You may bring your photos to the library the week before the exhibit begins. We will set up the display Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29. If you would like to display your photos in this annual exhibit, contact Eunice at the library for details. You may register your photographs using forms located at the library or on our library Web site. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. When you register, you will receive a reading log bookmark to record the first 100 books your child experiences. After you and your child record 100 books on your reading log bookmark, return the bookmark to the library. For every 100 books your child experiences, he/she will add his/her name to our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten progress chart! Upon the completion of every 100 books, you will receive a new reading log bookmark. Upon reaching 1,000 books, your child will receive a certificate of completion and a small gift. Any child that has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time!
the Hugoton High School art instructor. Stop by to view all the artwork created by area high school art students throughout the school year. This exhibit will be displayed through March 28 for everyone to enjoy. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Center is also open from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays and Mondays.
Local students make honor rolls Garden City Community College has released honor rolls for the recent fall semester of 2012, including the President’s Honor Roll, for degree-seeking students earning perfect grade point averages of 4.0 on a fourpoint scale; the Dean’s Honor Roll, including students earning GPAs of 3.2 to 3.999; and the Honorable Mention List, for students earning GPAs ranging from 3.0 to 3.199. Honor roll eligibility is based on enrollment in eight or more credit hours. Students are listed on each roll by hometown and state. Zach Dunlap of Hugoton made the President’s Honor Roll with his 4.0 GPA. Berta Garcia from Hugoton and Kyle Hall of Rolla made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Joseph Beltz from Hugoton earned an Honorable Mention.
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Evangelist Ron Rivas takes his message to the streets of Hugoton. Rivas and several others shared their faith and gifts at Faith Community Church on Sixth and Main last weekend. Rivas is from Wichita.
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Moscow Wildcats show determined faces in Ingalls as they competed in the Sub-State tournament Friday night. The Cats lost to the Fowler
Goldbugs 29-65, ending their basketball season for the year. Rigo Bustillos led Moscow with 15 points. The boys’ record stands at 8-13.
Lady Wildcats played in Ingalls in the SubState tournament Thursday, February 28. Unfortunately, after leading the first few minutes 6-3 against the taller Ashland team, the Lady
Cats lost the game and ended their season. The MHS girls boast a record of 17-5. Congratulations Lady Cats!
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The Internal Revenue Service announced it has finished updating its tax-processing systems allowing all remaining individual and business taxpayers to file their 2012 federal income tax returns. Over the weekend, the IRS completed reprogramming and testing of its systems for tax-year 2012 including all remaining updates required by the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) enacted by Congress in January. This final step clears the way for those claiming residential energy credits on Form 5695 and various business tax credits and deductions to file their returns. The IRS began accepting 2012 returns in phases as it worked quickly to update various forms and instructions and made critical adjustments to its processing systems to reflect the current law. As a result, the agency began accepting most returns filed by individual taxpayers January 30. Additional returns could be accepted in February. All remaining returns, affecting in relative terms the smallest group of taxpayers, can now be filed. With just six weeks to go before this year’s April 15 deadline, the IRS reminds taxpayers that the best way to file an accurate return is to e-file, choose direct deposit if expecting a refund and take advantage of the wide variety of tax-filing and tax-help resources available on IRS.gov. People who need more time to finish their returns can easily get an automatic six-month tax-filing extension by going to the Free File link or filing Form 4868.
Library of Kansas Talking Books Service to celebrate The State Library of Kansas Talking Books Service (KTBS) will celebrate library services to Kansas residents who are unable to read or use standard printed materials, March 3-9, 2013. Talking Books Week activities include Volunteer Appreciation Day Monday, Talking Books Heroes Tuesday, Talking Books Library Heroes Wednesday, Postal Workers Appreciation Day Thursday and Patron Appreciation Day Friday. KTBS hopes to have a chance to thank each person who gives their time and support of KTBS throughout the year. KTBS provides library services for the blind and physically handicapped at no charge. Readers have access to personalized support and materials in a specialized format as well as the playback equipment needed. All materials are loaned through the U.S. mail to patrons; no postage necessary. KTBS currently serves about 6,000 Kansans and circulates around 19,000 items per month.
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to expand this service and enrich more lives.” KTBS is provided by the State Library of Kansas and the Library of Congress: National Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The State Library of Kansas offers a variety of services
benefiting the residents of Kansas. More information and applications may be downloaded at: www.kslib.info/ talking-books or by calling 1800-362-0699.
Huelskamp accepting art contest entries Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced recently entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Congressional Arts Competition. All high school students in the First Congressional District are encouraged to participate in this competition. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. “Last year, I received numerous outstanding submissions for our Congressional Arts Competition by the many talented young artists in our district,” Congressman Huelskamp said. “The judges stated that although choosing a winner was difficult, they were greatly inspired by the level of talent we are in possession of in Kansas. I am excited for this year’s competition, and look forward to receiving submissions from Kansas students for this wonderful program.” The 2013 competition will be hosted by The Deines Cultural Center, 820 N. Main in Russell. The Congressional Arts competition is divided into
seven categories: paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography. All submissions must be received between March 25 and April 4 during business hours, or by appointment. Awards will be given in each category and will be awarded by Congressman Huelskamp at a reception Saturday, April
6, 2:00 p.m., at the Deines Cultural Center, 820 N. Main in Russell. For more information, interested students and art teachers can contact the Congressman’s Dodge City district office at 620-225-0172. Competition guidelines can also be found at http://huel skamp.house.gov/servingyou/art-competition.
P lease Adopt Me! Shawn wants a forever family with a basketball goal and a gaming system! He loves playing on the Playstation and playing basketball. Shawn’s other hobbies include fishing and watching football on TV. He also enjoys church and reading the bible. Shawn is a polite and caring young man. He does well in school, making mostly A’s and B’s. Shawn needs a supportive forever family that is willing to love him forever! To learn more about adoption visit Together brothers Mickel and Phillip would like to be adopted by a family that likes sports and does things together as a family. Older brother Mickel is good at basketball, soccer, drawing and reading. In school he enjoys PE the best because he says it is a lot of fun. He would like to be a police officer or a race car driver when he grows up. Younger brother Phillip is good at fishing and reading. He likes art in school because of the activities they do. Phillip would like to be a police officer or a firefighter when he grows up. Both Mickel and Phillip would benefit from a family that can provide them with patience and stability. A
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Grade school qualifiers are Michele Rodriguez, Alexandra Hart, Shannon Bowker and Maria Kroeker.
Junior high winners are back row left to right: Shane Bowker and Teagan Simmons; front row: Lupita Ruelas, Magaly Cortez, Preston Burrows, Jacob Eckert, Micah Hall, Alexis Fisher, Vanessa Reza, Oscar Silva and Angelina Fosdick.
High school girls are Meredith Light, Kori Hall and Maria Olvera.
Rolla competes in science fair Science teachers from Rolla took their students to Liberal Saturday for the Regional science fair. Twenty-three students fine-tuned their projects for the competition. Seventeen qualified for the state science fair in Wichita at the end of March. Teagan Simmons won the intermediate division overall award, and received a $300 prize. Those who participated in the science fair and State qualifiers are, from the Junior Division: “Take That Temperature” - Oscar Silva and Magaly Cortez - Silver; “Don't Crack Them Up” Shannon Bowker and Michele Rodriquez - Gold; “Nourishment for Nature” - Alexandra Hart and Maria Kroeker Gold; and “Stop That Now” Preston Burrows and Jacob Eckert - Gold. In the Intermediate Division: “Trash to Gas” - Deserae Schwindt - Bronze; “The Heat Is On” - Teagon Simmons Gold and Intermediate Overall - $300; “Reaction Fraction” Shane Bowker - Gold; “The Wonders of Foam” - Lupita Ruelas - Gold; “How Much Nicotine?” - Alexis Fisher Gold; “Bouncy Balls” - Micah Hall - Gold (tie); “Sunlight versus Light Bulbs” - Angelina Fosdick - Gold (tie); and “Can You Hear Me?” - Vanessa Reza - Gold. In the Senior Division: “Identifying Natural Resources: An Assessment of Prevalence of Useful Oils in Native Plains Fauna” - Meredith Light and Kori Hall - Gold; “Fighting the Germs” - Maria Olvera - Gold; “Seasoned Bacteria” - Robert Munn - Bronze;
Dear Farmers assessed Stuart Sutton and Land Owndifferently. ers of USD Superintendent of If we are #217 Rolla able to atSchools Schools, tain this I am writing grant, our to offer you the opportu- goal is to apply the money nity to help our school in a towards curriculum very big way! We are com- changes and training peting for a grant of which will keep our stu$10,000 sponsored by the dents at the top of the acaMonsanto Fund. The grant demic ladder. is called The Americas The nomination process Farmers Grow Rural Edu- for the Monsanto Fund cation Grant and it is in- grant is fairly simple. You tended to help impact may go online at the webmath and science in local site listed below to fill out a schools. very short nomination form The grant has two levels or you may call the numof funding, $25,000 and ber listed. Please feel free $10,000. Our goal is to to pass this information work towards the $10,000 along to friends and eligigrant. If you are familiar ble land owners via email with Rolla Schools, you or other contacts. know that our students Eligible farmers can fill have performed at the out a short nomination highest level for years on form at GrowRuralEducathe mandated State As- tion.com or by calling 1sessment Tests. 877-267-3332. We are moving into a new era in the near future Thanks for your help! and will be asked to teach Stuart Sutton and learn differently. Con- Superintendent of Schools sequently, students will be USD # 217 –Rolla
Drop money in donation cans Beginning Tuesday, March 5, there will be donation cans located at the Rolla Corner Stop and the Dermot Elevator for Jon and Karlese Butler's medical expenses. Jon has been diagnosed with a unique form of squamous cell carcinoma and the community would like to help them with
Church youth serves breakfast Saturday Teagan Simmons “Coral Reef” - Josh Eckert Silver; “Antifreeze the Natural Way” - Katy Howe - Bronze; and “Magnificent Magnetized Wheat” - Garry Norton - Silver. Non-qualifying medal winners were Rolla Pre-K class Gold; Rolla first grade class Silver; “1,2,3 Bacteria” - Abby Easterwood and Justice Bennett - Silver; “It Is Hot” Jonathan Cruz and Nayeli Ochoa - Gold; “Eggsplode” Nolan Madison - Gold; “Magnetic Mania” - Monte Fosdick and Ethan Garcia - Bronze; “Pour it to the Plants” - Ethan Hernandez and Abel Ochoa Silver; “Caffeine Anyone?’ Marcos Cortez - Silver; “Music and Memory” - Paige Claassen - Bronze; and “Insulation” Braydon Wasson - Gold. Participants were Dissolved Medication - Serena Turpin; Sprouting Seeds - Alejandro Silva; There Then Gone - Mallory Hoyt; Football Drag - Carson Milburn; Too Slick Allyson Norton; Hydro-gine Shauna Bowker; Gone With the Wind - Artemio Villa; Kick It - Andres Villa; and We are Hungry - Cacee Milburn.
The youth of the Emmanuel Baptist Church will be serving breakfast Saturday morning, March 9, from 6:00 until 10:00 a.m. Funds raised will go toward their summer church camp fees. Please stop in for breakfast and support these students.
Attend the fundraiser for Burrows and Norton Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton are preparing to go to Arlington, Va., for the National History Bee and Bowl this spring. They qualified as State winners and need help getting to the national competition. A pork loin dinner will be served Sunday at the multipurpose room with a free-will donation accepted. Plan to attend this delicious meal and help these boys get to Virginia!
expenses. Karlese is a 1988 Graduate of Rolla High School. Please help if you are able! The cans will only be up about two weeks.
shoots with the characters along the way. They began their adventure at 2:00 a.m., ran the race, then enjoyed Magic Kingdom and the other parks. Meredith enjoys running through the streets of Rolla and the avenues of the Magic Kingdom.
Last Wednesday, the Rolla Junior High scholars' bowl team competed in the Moscow tournament, earning second place honors. The team played brilliantly, but ran into a buzz saw when they met the team from Southwestern Heights. Playing for the varsity team were Brianna Smith, Artemio Villa, Teagan Simmons, Paige Claassen and Henry Wiebe. Monday afternoon, they traveled to Ulysses where they played in seventh grade and eighth grades meets. The seventh grade team was undefeated and claimed first place in their division. Playing on the championship team were Vanessa Reza, Deserae Scwindt, Henry Wiebe, Carson Milburn, Paige Claassen and Allyson Norton. The eighth grade team finished third in their tournament, with Ulyssess and Moscow finishing ahead of them. Brianna Smith, Artemio Villa, Teagan Simmons and Shane and Shauna Bowker played on the team. Tayton Wasson served as manager for both teams. The teams are coached by Mary Courtney and Holly Denton.
ROLLA NEWS By Mary Courtney
Thursday, March 7 SCCC Career Day High School Cheerleader Tryouts; 6:45 a.m. Rolla Critique Day High School Band & Choir; 8:10 a.m. Winter Sports Banquet; 6:30 p.m. Coach/Parent Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 MTSS Junior High and High School at Home;
JD Robson wrestled in Albuquerque, N. M., where he won third at the Greater Southwest Nationals. There were 32 wrestlers in the ten and under age group for the eighty-five pound weight class, so JD performed amazingly well!
Senior Trip Begins ARGH Saturday, March 9 EBC Youth Church Camp Fundraiser Breakfast; 6:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins History Bee Fundraiser Dinner; Multi-purpose Room; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bridal shower for Anne Behan at the Methodist Church in Rolla; 2:00 p.m. March 11 – 14 4th – 8th Grade Reading Assessments Monday, March 11 Board of Education Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Rec Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Golf Practice Begins Wednesday, March 13 City Celebration Meeting at City Hall; 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 15 ARGH Saturday, March 16 Littlefield Wedding and Reception Sunday, March 17 EBC Youth Church Camp Fundraiser Dinner; 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. March 18 – March 22 Spring Break - No School
Rolla Junior High’s eighth grade Scholars’ Bowl team consists of, left to right: Artemio Villa, Shane Bowker, Shauna Bowker, Teagan Simmons, Brianna Smith and Tayton Wasson.
Seventh grade Scholars’ Bowl competitors left to right are Carson Milburn, Deserae Schwindt, Vanessa Reza, Allyson Norton, Paige Claassen and Henry Wiebe.
Bridal shower is planned for Anne Behan Sunday A bridal shower for Anne Behan will take place Sunday, March 10 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Rolla United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Anne will marry Jon Schnable March 23 in Rolla.
She is a graduate of Rolla High School, and Jon graduated from Hugoton High School. The couple is registered at Yardmaster in Hugoton, Wal-Mart, Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
Rolla Doctors Office 415 Washington St., Rolla, KS 620-593-4242 The speech team consists of back row, Garry Norton, John Glave, Garrett Littlefield, Katie Murray, Chandler Huddleston and Chandler Burrows. Seated are Jordan Schwindt, Meredith Light, Kori Hall and Jessica Pinkley. On the floor are Trevor McGuire and Panches Maravilla.
RHS wins medals at Ulysses Whitney Stilwell, Meredith Light, Tara Light and Becky Tramel enjoyed running the Disney Princess half marathon at DisneyWorld.
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Ladies run half marathon Meredith Light joined her sister Whitney Stilwell, sisterin-law Tara Light, and Tara's mom Becky in the Disney Princess half marathon at DisneyWorld. The ladies were not shooting for time as much as for fun, as they ran over 13 miles, stopping for photo
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Rolla's High School Speech Team was in Ulysses Monday evening for their invitational tournament. The Pirate Squad again performed well, with many medalists. In Improvised Duet Acting, Meredith Light and Kori Hall placed second, John Glave and Garrett Littlefield, third,
and Katie Murray and Jessica Pinkley, fifth. Chandler Huddleston finished first in informative and third in extemporaneous speech. Garry Norton was fifth in original oration, and Trevor McGuire was fifth in humorous solo.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 7, 2013) 2t GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEKS
The Kansas Noxious Weed Law K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq requires all persons who own or supervise land in Kansas to control and eradicate all weeds declared noxious by legislative action. The County Option Noxious Weed/Weeds declared noxious by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County are: field bindweed, musk thistle, Johnsongrass, bur ragweed, Canada thistle, sericea lespedeza, leafy spurge, hoary cress, quackgrass, Russian knapweed, kudzu and pignut. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to every person who owns or supervises land in Stevens County that noxious weeds growing or found on such land shall be controlled and eradicated. Control is defined as preventing the production of viable seed and the vegetative spread of the plant. Failure to observe this notice may result in the County: 1. Serving a legal notice requiring control of the noxious weeds within a
minimum of five days. Failure to control the noxious weeds within the time period allowed may result in the county treating the noxious weeds at the landowners expense and placing a lien on the property if the bill is not paid within 30 days or, 2. Filing criminal charges for non-compliance. Conviction for non-compliance may result in a fine of $100 per day of non-compliance with a maximum fine of $1500. The public is also hereby notified that it is a violation of the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to barter, sell or give away infested nursery stock or livestock feed unless the feed is fed on the farm where grown or sold to a commercial processor that will destroy the viability of the noxious weed seed. Custom harvesting machines must be labeled with a label provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and must be free of all weed seed and litter when entering the State and when leaving a field infested with noxious weeds. Additional information may be obtained from the Stevens County Noxious Weed Department or by contacting the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 109 S.W. 9th St., Topeka, KS 66612.
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, 3t Thursday, March 7, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Plaintiff, vs. The unknown heirs of Noel Dean Peterson, deceased, et al. Defendants.
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highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on March 28, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: All of Lot Three (3) and the North Forty feet (N 40") of Lot Four (4), Block Thirteen (13), City of Hugoton, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof, Stevens Kansas, commonly County, known as 205 South Van Buren Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the
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Spend 100% of your time doing what you do BEST! Ulysses AMHC is currently looking to fill positions for Children’s Case Managers. We work directly with children and their families in their homes, schools and community. These children are experiencing an emotional disturbance and need help to learn new skills and remain safe in their environment. Come be a part of our professional team as we work cooperatively within the agency and with outside providers to meet the needs of our children. This very rewarding position lets you see positive change take place in a child’s life. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field or equivalently qualified by work experience is required. Base pay starting at $12.98/hr., also additional compensation is given for experience. Candidates must pass KBI, SRS, motor vehicle screens, and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits Include: Retirement: fully vested at time of employment Health/Dental Insurance - portion of premium paid by AMHC Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability - premium paid by AMHC Holiday, Bereavement and Vacation/Sick days
Applications are available www.areamhc.org Applications/Resumes can be sent to:
AMHC Attn: HR PO Box 1905 Garden City, Ks. 67846; E-mail hr@areamhc.org; Fax 620-272-0171
CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Pioneer Manor is seeking flexible individuals for the household coordinator position in Wheatfield and Cimarron Households. Duties include social services, day-to-day functioning of households, direct resident care, scheduling and staffing, and resident care planning. This job is for 8 hour shifts 5 days a week with some weekends and holidays. Requirements: CNA licensure, Basic Life Support, Social Service Designee preferred but not required. Please inquire through Human Resources at Stevens County Hospital, 620-544-8511. (2c8) Long Term Care is currently searching for a full time Housekeeper to work Monday through Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm. This job opening also requires working some weekends. Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources (620)544-8511 or come to hospital 1006 S. Jackson to pick up an application. (2c8) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the day and night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Interested candidates contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources at 620-544-8511 or pick up application. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm - 7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus for Full-time and Part-time RNs/LPNs and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Please contact Human Resources with any questions or pick up an application from the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic (620)544-8511. (4c3) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time and PRN CNAs to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Applications may be picked up from the Information Desk by the Medical Clinic. For more information you may contact Human Resources (620)544-8511. (4c3)
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FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
SPRING SALE Prices start at $99 1-800-833-4055 jonesmonument.com 810 N. Kansas - Liberal, KS
JONES MONUMENT (6c7)
FOR SALE 2008 Keystone 30’ RV pull camper. Very good condition. Queen size bed, couch makes into double bed, large bathroom, black appliances, flat screen TV, stereo sound system, two rocking chairs. $12,000.
Call 620-372-2329 or 620-451-1047(3c10)
Hermes Deadline Monday at 5 pm
Shrimp fresh off the boat. Peeled, deveined & headed, ready to cook. Frozen in 5 lb. boxes, $7.00 a pound.
Call 1-251-923-9612 or 1-251-923-7261
(4p7)
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
UNDER 217 N Jackson- Nice Brick Ranch, 3 bed/3 902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, full basement, fpl, fence, b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, workshop...much, much more!! Call today!! deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great starter home!! Call for appt!!
SATELLITE TV: Call JAY D’s Satellite for LOCAL service! New installs - upgrades - Dish Moves - Remotes. Dish and DirecTV 800-952-9634. www.jayd satellite.com. (tfc48) ---------------
352 Spotswood, Richfield- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen heat, 150 x 300 lot. Good entry level/investment property! $38,000...Call for details!! Sellers are motivated!!
The City of Hugoton will be taking sealed bids on the following equipment
801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!
The deadline for submitting bids will be March 11, 2013 at 5 p.m. Bids may be taken by the Hugoton City Office, located at 631 S. Main Street in Hugoton, Kansas or mailed to: Attn: Mower Bids, City of Hugoton, P.O. Box 788, Hugoton, KS 67951. Bids will be opened at the city council meeting March 11, 2013.
WANTED WANT TO BUY: Heating Stove, 30,000-40,000 BTU on natural gas. Call Wayne Adams, Manter, Ks. 620-493-3661. (1c10) --------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12) ---------------
PUBLIC NOTICE
CASE NO. 13-CV-03 NOTICE OF SUIT Chapter 60 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO TRISTATE CREDIT UNION, FORD MOTOR CREDIT, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of such of the defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants, the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, and all other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified a Petition
has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by John M. Pate, James M. Pate and Leisa R. Cunningham, praying their title to the following described real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot Nine (9), Block Eighty-six (86) City of Hugoton subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any, insofar as the same are valid, be quieted in John M. Pate, James M. Pate and Leisa R. Cunningham, and you and each of you be forever barred, restrained and enjoined from setting up or claiming any right, title, interest, estate, equity, lien or claim in and to said real estate. You are required to plead to said petition on or before the 27th day of March, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in said Court, in the District Courtroom at the County courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. JOHN M. PATE, JAMES M. PATE, and LEISA R. CUNNINGHAM Plaintiffs
James A. Kuharic Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Plaintiffs
201 6th Ave, Rolla Dallas Light (owner)
David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com
SUPPORT GROUPS
20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
Karen Yoder
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) --------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:30 08 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)
AL-Anon Family Group
Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Chance Yoder
FOR SALE BY OWNER
(tfc21)
Very well-built, beautiful brick home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.
ced! Redu e c i r P
603 Fifth Street in Rolla
OD’s SHOP Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer
620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton (tfc)
620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929
Three 1-bedroom apartments
L at
Sunflower Plaza
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 7, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Carl Robertson Robertson, et al. Defendants.
and
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
Rebecca
L.
Case No. 10CV4 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60
Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on March 28, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, in and to: The South Seventy-five feet (S 75') of the North One Hundred Fortyfive feet (N 145') of Lot Two (2) Block Ninety (90), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 925 S. Polk Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas
Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at
Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (110331)
hugotonhermesnews.com
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3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517 FDT ELECTRIC
(tfc34)
Frankie Thomas, owner Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • NO yard work MORE!!
For information, AND call Plaza Office Or Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message 544-4011 (tfc6)
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 1030 S. Main (tfc37)
(tfc46)
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------
Project Hope
BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Mowers may be inspected during business hours, Monday thru Friday at the Hugoton Power plant at 1601 S. Washington, phone 620-544-2478.
TRI-STATE CREDIT UNION, FORD MOTOR CREDIT, et al.
HOME FOR SALE
www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
Feature Of The Week
Item #1 - John Deere F687 zero-turn mower in running condition. Serial Number - TCF687X050554. Purchased in 2008. Approximately 1,055 hours. Kohler 23 hp. OHV engine. 60 inch cutting deck with mulching kit. Includes grass catcher attachment. Item #2 - John Deer FR6897 zero-turn mower non-running (engine blown). Serial Number - TCF687X050435. Purchase in 2008. Approximately 750 hours. Kohler 23 hp. OHV engine (disassembled w/broken rods). 60 inch cutting deck with mulching kits. (No grass catcher.)
VS.
(620) 624-1212 BUSINESS
3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres. Please call David Light at 544-9763.
600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
SEALED BIDS
124 S. Jefferson St. - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath ranch style home. Home being sold as a short sale.
Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
SOLD
ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS
ACT CONTR
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
(tfc2)
UNDER
REAL ESTATE
K IWA N IS A U C TION March 29 & 30, 2013
JOHN M. PATE, JAMES M. PATE, and LEISA R. CUNNINGHAM
(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR
101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
712 E. 5th St.
REALTOR® Associate
SOLD
2340 Road 20, Moscow - Beautiful Arkansas stone home, 4 bd/3 b, cen H/A, fpl, fin bsmt, 40 x 70 shop, much, much more!! All on 6+ acres! Call today for appt!!
TAKING CONSIGNMENTS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
904 S. Trindle St. - This nice ranch style home contains 2 living areas, updated kitchen, modern colors, enlarged deck, new fence and a bonus room with many possibilities. The living room and hall carpet will be replaced and some new guttering will be installed. Roof has new Heritage Shingles March 2012.
1029 S. Van Buren- Ranch, 2 bed/1 b, fpl, att garage, storage shed. Call to set up a showing!!
SERVICES OFFERED
Lots in Spikes Addition 504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th
ACT
915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!
TWO PARTY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 9, 9:00 a.m., 428 S. Main - Old Standard Station, Knick Knacks, Clothing, Tires, Rims, Books, Dishes, Etc. --------------TWO FAMILY WHOLE HOUSE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 9, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 1035 S. Van Buren, Furniture, Tables, Household Items ---------------
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 28, 2013) 3t
CONTR
621 S. Main St. - Downtown business location for sale. Equipment in building is negotiable. Call Darrin for details.
DARRIN HEWITT
SOLD
GARAGE SALES
Consignments are due by March 15 to be included on the sale bill
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!
Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
CALL 600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
(tfc)
NEED A FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?
ANDERSON FIREARMS 620-544-3000
(eot52)
See YOUR ad here! THIS SPACE FOR RENT Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!
Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com to see YOUR business here! PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 7, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE A. SIMS, Deceased. Case No. 2013-PR-5 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
and Testament filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that Gladys L. Sims and Janine Y. Beltz, the Co-Executors named in the Last Will and Testament, be appointed as Co-Executors, without bond, and that they be granted Letters Testamentary.
ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they should be forever barred. Gladys L. Sims, Petitioner
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 27th day of February, 2013, a Petition was filed in this Court by Gladys L. Sims, an heir, and a devisee and legatee named in the Last Will and Testament of George A. Sims, deceased, praying that the Last Will
Michael C. Doering DOERING & GRISELL, P.A. 124 Grant Avenue Garden City, Kansas 67846-5411 Telephone (620) 275-8084 miked@gcnet.com
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Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent Darrin Hewitt, Agent 601 S. Main 544-4331
wwww.csbks.com
Warren and Amanda Willis Hugoton 620-544-4732
613 S. Main, P.O. Box 610, Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4303 / Fax: (620) 544-4925
Hugoton/Liberal
502 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com
Stevens County Hospital 544-8511 Stevens County Retail Pharmacy 544-8512
Stevens County Medical Clinic 544-8563 Pioneer Manor 544-2023
MEMBER FDIC
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT WEEK MARCH 10-16, 2013 CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS
Commodity Hauling Phone (620) 544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas 67951
Girl Scouts Where Girls Grow Strong
STEVENS COUNTY
Daisy Troop #53 & Brownie Troop #45 Leader: Tammi Eckert Co-Leader: Erica Salazar Junior Troop #174 includes, left to right: Leader Margo Shelton, Kyra Shelton, Vallery Persing, Abby Nichols and Caitlin Kiley. Not
Lyla Evans, Julienne Salazar, Kaitlin Ochoa, Hanna Randle, Lakota Persing, Nadija Ochoa, Aubrey Brechbuhler, Tala Eckert, Allison Goode, Reygan Kiley and Willow Burgess
pictured is Bridget Aguilera.
Junior Troop #174 Leader: Margo Shelton Abby Nichols, Caitlin Kiley, Vallery Persing, Bridget Aguilera and Kyra Shelton
Daisy Troop #53 and Brownie Troop #45 include, front row left to right: Nadija Ochoa, Hanna Randle and Julienne Salazar; back row, Leader Erica Salazar, Lakota Persing, Kaitlin Ochoa, Willow
Burgess, Allison Goode, Lyla Evans, Tala Eckert and Leader Tammi Eckert. Not pictured are Aubrey Brechbuhler and Reygan Kiley.
K-C Oil Co. &
Main Street Laundry 612 E 11th • Hugoton
281 S. Main St. 544-4660
Dillco Fluid Services Inc 513 West 4th Street Hugoton 544-2929
Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists
Don Beesley, Agent
Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider
Mike Willis Jordan Air Inc. Complete Aerial Applications Seed Sales SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING
10% discount on 30 day accounts
Customer Service: 888-890-5554 Emergency Assistance: 800-694-8989
Hugoton - 544-4361 • Elkhart - 697-2657
1026 S. Main 620-544-8011
544-7333 Fax • 544-8333
Terry Jordan, Manager
1-800-264-4361