Volume 125, Number 10
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Cast your vote at the Caucus Saturday Registered Kansas Republicans will be gathering all over the state this Saturday, March 10, to participate in the 2012 Republican Caucus. Stevens County Republicans should report to the Memorial Hall at 200 E. Sixth by 10:00 a.m. Morton County Republicans are to go to the Point Rock Room at 625 Colorado in Elkhart. Voters are required to bring photo identification, such as a Driver’s License, in order to vote. You do not need your voter registration card to participate. Ballots must be cast by 1:00 p.m. Saturday’s caucus will help determine which Republican candidate the Kansas electors will select at the Republican Convention in August.
Breakfast Bonanza is Friday The fourth annual Mr. HHS Contest is Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. Judges will select a Mr. HHS, First Prince and Second Prince. This year’s contestants and their escorts are pictured above. Kneeling left to right are, Aubrey Hamlin, Jose Licon, Joshua Chavez, Josie Mueller and Bryce Dunn; standing in the second row are Nancy Cama-
cho, Yessenia Reyes, Jessica Stoddard, Genesis Martinez, BayLee Hoskinson, Chastity Parsons, Marissa Gonzalez, Cody Guerrero, Haley Sosa and Neli Cruz; and in back are Reid Davis, Michael McComack, Raul Pena, Stetson Honig, Joshua Cheney, Laton Heger, Fisher Hewitt, Logan Crawford, Riley Sosa and Dan Escalera. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.
Governor proclaims Kansas Agriculture Week Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has proclaimed March 4-10, 2012 as Kansas Agriculture Week in order to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by Kansas agriculture. "Kansas has a strong agricultural tradition that predates its statehood, and it continues today as a cornerstone of our state's economy," Gov. Brownback said. "As we look towards the future, growing agriculture in Kansas is one of my top priorities." Kansas produces nearly $4.9 billion in agriculture exports a year. Kansas farmers provide food for Americans and people in 102 different countries
around the world. At 28.2 million acres, Kansas has the second-most cropland of any state, and the most cropland of any state by percentage. "With the rapid increase in the world population, the importance of agriculture is only going to increase in the future," said Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman. "Food production in the U.S. is going to need to double by 2050. It's a tremendous challenge, but one I'm confident Kansas farmers and ranchers will meet." In addition to the proclamation, a variety of activities are being sponsored by various agriculture groups and the Kansas Department of
Agriculture to commemorate the week. These activities include a Statehouse food drive, a social media campaign, agriculture-related announcements in schools and an awards ceremony for winners of a Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom postcard contest.
For more information for Kansas Agriculture Week activities, follow the Kansas Department of Agriculture on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/KansasDeptofAg or visit the National Agriculture Day Web site at http://www.agday.org/.
Hugoton City Council The Hugoton City Council convened March 5, 2012 at the council meeting room of the city building at 5:15 p.m. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Inspector Tony Martin, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor Dean Banker, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Kim Harper, Greg Gill and Bob Mason. Also present at the meeting were city employees Richard Barnes and Jan Leonard, Economic Development’s Neal Gillespie and Mark Crawford, Stevens County Commissioners David Bozone and Gary Baker, Brad Musgrove, Dust Bowl Riders’ Neil Olivier and LizAnn Shugart, Forewinds Golf Course’s Alvin Riley, Fairbanks Morse’s Keith Haasl and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. City Inspector Report Tony Martin reported Wolters Construction has begun construction on a new house at 708 East Fourth Street. Diana Es-
till’s house at 304 1/2 Madison is still under construction. Residential Incentive Neal Gilllespie and Mark Crawford stopped by to ask if the city council would like to match the $25,000 for the Residential Incentive in Stevens County. No action was taken at this time. Catalytic Converters Keith Haasl told the city council he would get a final estimate for putting catalytic converters on units 1,2,3 and 6 at the power plant, keeping units 4, 5 and 7 for emergency usage. He stated that putting a more efficient rating would not cost extra at this time. The council asked since EPA regulations are 75% at this time because of the crosswinds, they might put 85% rating in case the EPA raises their regulations. Haasl commented that it would take about 16 weeks before they could start on the engines once it has been approved. Once started, they could complete the project in about three weeks. When the estimate is complete, the council will call a special meeting for Continued to page 5
The Grand Champions for the Taekwondo tournament are, in order of standing: Dillon Casler, ten years old of Amarillo, Tx.; Sean Slemp, ten years old from Hugoton; and Kameron Castelberry, six years old of Guymon, Ok. Photo courtesy of Buffie Schooley.
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsosring a Breakfast Bonanza and Bake-a-pooloza this Friday, March 9 at Memorial Hall. The breakfast is from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Breakfast items include pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee, apple or orange juice and milk. All funds raised will be used for the Fourth of July Celebration - Park Day activities and fireworks display. There will be a Free Will donation taken at the breakfast. Make plans to attend for an excellent breakfast Friday and help with the Fourth of July activities.
Board discusses end of school schedule The USD 210 Board of Education met in a special meeting at noon Monday, March 5, 2012 in the Central Office. Board members present were Martin Daharsh, Don Beesley, Todd Gayer, Doug Martin, Stephanie Heger and Nancy Honig. Barry Hittle was absent. Also present were Superintendent Mark Crawford, Clerk of the Board Debbie Theye, High School Principal Gregg Errebo, Mr. Nick Rodriguez and Kay McDaniels. The meeting was called to order with board members signing a Waiver of Notice of special meeting. Some items Superintendent Crawford discussed with the board were the District goals. The first one was the goal to recruit, retain and develop high quality professional staff. Principals and teacher leaders will be visiting college campuses during special Career Fair Days. Colleges the group plans to visit this year are OPSU, K-State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State and West Texas A&M. Another goal Mark talked about was the district better preparing students to enter college and/or the workforce with high quality skills, goals and dreams for their future. A conference Mark attended last week in Topeka spent an entire day on the topic of college and career readiness. This is a huge state and national topic. It is important to the pubic schools to define exactly what “college and career ready” is. Mark also talked about the federal waiver. KSDE (Kansas Department of Education) submitted this last week. KSDE should know this spring if the waiver is approved. This would offer Kansas public schools more freedom related to testing and ensuring appropriate student achievement measures and accountability. Senate Bill 450 - Introduced last week in Topeka. This new Senate plan would restore part of the sigContinued to page 4
Kansas winds and drought plague southwest Kansas If you have been in Kansas for any length of time you have most likely heard the expression “If you don't like the weather here, just stick around for awhile, it will change.” That has certainly been the case these past couple weeks. Kansas has seen rain, snow, beautiful sunny days and dust storms that would rival the dirty 30s. There have been hail storms in Wichita, tornadoes across the state line in Missouri and a foot of snow in Goodland. But the story here in southwest Kansas has been the high winds and dirt-filled skies followed by a beautiful spring-like day. Tuesday, February 28 the winds blasted Southwest Kansas with gusts over 50 miles an hour. Dirt was ripped from fields and sent flying into the air turning the sky brown. Tumbleweeds rolled across the empty fields and highways collecting against fences and
Tumbleweeds pile high around Steve Kinser’s corrals.
buildings like angry bees collecting at their hive. As the winds howled throughout the day, limbs snapped, roofs lost shingles, fences tumbled over and people struggled to breathe in the dirt filled air. Family pets laid against houses rolled up like fur balls while dirt settled onto their hair. This storm was a serious threat to everyone and everything that had to be outside in it. Most of us never experienced the days and weeks of storms like those of the 1930s but Tuesday’s dirt filled air and sand blasting winds made us appreciate Continued to page 4
High winds have made the sand drift along the sides of Optima Road south of Hugoton.
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Stevens County Hospital Report Admissions 2/28/12 Martha Arange 2/29/12 One Patient 3/1/12 None 3/2/12 Oscar Lopez Melinda Urquidi Five Patients 3/3/12 One Patient 3/4/12 One Patient 3/5/12 One Patient Dismissals 2/28/12 One Patient 2/29/12 Martha Arange Raymond Boyle One Patient 3/1/12 One Patient 3/2/12 Melinda Urquidi Five Patients 3/3/12 None 3/4/12 Oscar Lopez One Patient 3/5/12 Two Patients Currently in the Hospital One Patient
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 27, 2012 • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Washington, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Public Service, 400 Block of Jackson, Public Service, Officer Hagman Tuesday, February 28, 2012 • Medical Assist, 1400 Block of Madison, Public Service, Officer Hagman Wednesday, February 29, 2012 • Medical Assist, 1400 Block of Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane • Welfare Check, 200 Block of South Jackson, No Vehicle at Residence, Officer Crane • Skunk in Yard, 500 Block of South Harrison, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Complaint - Kids Shooting Air Rifle, 900 Block of Harrison, Advised Not to Shoot in Town, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 400 Block of Harrison, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch
Friday, March 2, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 S. Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, March 3, 2012 • Dog Bite, 400 Block of Jefferson, Citation Issued, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, 1000 Block of Van Buren, Advised to Turn It Down, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of French, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Sunday, March 4, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of Trindle, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, Fairgrounds, Owner Caught the Dog, Sergeant Johnson
HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT FEBRUARY 2012 Reust, Tiffany, Noisy Animals $160.00 Dominquiez, Luis Carlos, Careless Driving
$110.00 20 Hours Community Service Crawford, Kerrie, Dog at Large $135.00
Calderon, Gregorio R., Failure to Stop at Stop Sign $105.00 Navarro, Benito A., Speed in Excess of Limit $110.00 Whitaker, Destrie, Driving While Suspended $520.00 5 Days Jail, Serve 2, Suspend 3
Alvarado, Claudia, No Driver’s License $420.00 5 Days Jail, Serve 2, Suspend 3 Saucedo, Mandee, Careless Driving $110.00 20 Hours Community Service
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ ***Notice*** Hugoton Aglow will not meet in March. March 8 - Hugoton High School National Honor Society will host the fourth annual Mr. HHS competition at the Middle School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Eric Reeves and a needy family in Hugoton. March 9 - Teacher Inservice/No school for USD 210. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Breakfast Bonanza and Bake-aPalooza at the Memorial Hall from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Free will donations will be used for Fourth of July celebration, Park Day activities and the fireworks display. - ***Schedule Change*** Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the courthouse. March 10 - Republican caucus at Memorial Hall, 10:00 a.m. Register as a Republican by February 17. Call County Election Officer Pam Bensel 5442541 for more information. - Pastor Jay West will be conducting services at Lighthouse Fellowship, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton, at 6:00 p.m. He will also speak Sunday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. All services will be at Lighthouse Fellowship. The public is invited to experience Jay’s powerful healing services, his teaching of the Word, and his spiritual insight with management of personal and family finances. March 11 - Daylight Saving Time begins. Turn your clocks forward one hour; i.e. 2:00 a.m. becomes 3:00 a.m. March 11-May 20 - “The Nature of Dogs: Photographs by Mary Ludington” will be the featured exhibit at Stauth Memorial Museum at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. The exhibit seeks to capture
Stevens County Fire Department And Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 27 through March 4. Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs and one Life Flight.
the true nature of dogs, their beauty, character and spirit. For more information, call 620-846-2527 or visit the muon Facebook at seum www.facebook.com/stauth memorialmuseum. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-8462527 for more information. March 12 - Girl Scouts Day - American Legion and Auxiliary will host a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Vets Hall. March 12-16 - Spring Break for USD 210 students. March 13 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. For more information, contact Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 544-4305 or hchamber@ gmail.com. March 15 - Deadline to apply for internship with Congressman Tim Huelskamp. Internships will be at Dodge City, Hutchinson, Salina or Washington, D.C. For more details and an application, visit http://huel skamp.house.gov/intern ships. March 15-25 - St. Catherine Hospital Hospice in Garden City will be having an online auction at www.biddingforgood.com/st catherinehospice. Local artists, sports, political and public figures have donated vases they decorated. Other miscellaneous items will also be available. Every dollar spent goes toward the Comfort Zone Family Retreat. Your winning bid is a tax deductible donation and will be securely charged to your credit card.
March 17 - Happy St. Patrick’s Day! March 19-23 - Spring Break for USD 217 students. March 23 - No classes for Hugoton Learning Academy. March 26 - ***Schedule Change*** Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be
at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620-544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library.
Hazel Odgers Word has been received of the death of Hazel May Odgers. Mrs. Odgers passed from this life Monday, March 5, 2012 at her home in Emporia at the age of 71. Hazel was born March 6, 1940 in Emporia, the daughter of Edward L. and Ruby E. Newton Heilman. She married David Williams and later divorced. February 14, 1970, Hazel and Harold E. Odgers were married in Emporia. Hazel was a truck driver for many years. In the 70’s she drove for JD Miller Trucking, was an owner/operator hauling grain in Hugoton and CFI and Frontier Leasing out of Joplin, Mo. After that she drove for various companies. Mrs. Odgers was a member of F.O.E. Aux. #2587 and served as secretary and treasurer through the years. Survivors include her husband Harold of the home; her six sons, David Williams of Emporia, Larry Williams of Bartlesville, Ok., Robert
Williams of Emporia, John Williams of Emporia, Norris Williams of Jacksonville, Fl., and Frank Williams of Granby, Mo.; stepdaughter Janet Baldelli of Lowery City, Mo.; her brother Eugene Heilman of Hugoton; one sister, Ella Duncan of Emporia; her 27 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents; stepson Gary Guy; stepdaughter Cynthia Gregory; and two step grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2012 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. The service will be conducted by Pastor Tony Lantz of Life Church in Emporia. Memorial contribution for Hand in Hand Hospice can be sent in care of RobertsBlue-Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences can be left at robertsblue.com.
Obituaries Matthew Kindsvater Former Hugoton resident Matthew Lee Kindsvater of Madison passed from this life Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was 37. Matthew was born May 9, 1974 in Liberal, the son of Loris and Donna Howard Kindsvater. He was the owner and operator of Matt K. Inspections. June 13, 2008, Matthew and Annie Maltby were married in Las Vegas, Nv. Survivors include his wife Annie of Madison; two sons, Lakaito and Zackary of Madison; daughter Shakoda of Madison; his mother and stepfather Donna and Ron Presley of Neosho Rapids; his step mother Therlene Kinds-
Billye Richardson Friends and family members gathered recently to remember and honor Billye Sue Richardson. Billye was born May 4, 1941 in Liberal, the daughter of William Latham and the former Eva Mae Statton. As a kid she attended and graduated from Hugoton High School. July 22, 1958, Billye married the love of her life, Jimmie Richardson at her parent’s home in Liberal. This union was blessed with a daughter, a son and 53 years of marriage. Mrs. Richardson was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and friend. She worked as a bookkeeper for Spikes Inc. and Southwest Express. Her best job in life was ranching with her husband and raising her family. Billye was a member of the Women’s Federated Club, a 4-H leader and a Girl Scout leader. She was a wonderful cook and her family remembers the wonderful aroma of her cinnamon rolls and homemade ice cream. She was a gifted gardener and raised beautiful flowers. Billye also was as adept at ranching and raising cattle as she was at sewing and crocheting. Billye and Jimmie ran cattle through Kansas, the eastern slope of Colorado and New Mexico. Mrs. Richardson had a quick smile and a personality that made friends easily, she
to travel when her health allowed and was always caring for her family.
Mrs. Nordling was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church and Women’s Aglow Fellowship Hugoton Chapter. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hugoton and actively mentored many in the 12-step program.
Survivors include her son Swen Nordling and wife Brenda of Omaha, Ne.; two daughters, Katherine Thompson and husband David of Liberal and Melanie Hickey and husband Don of Hugoton; her brother Robert Owen of Wichita; sister Diana Owen of Hugoton; her seven grandchildren, Anneliese Thompson, Anders Thompson, Lucas Hickey and wife Nycole, Lauren Potter and husband Casey, Laine Copeland and husband Bruce, Kayla Wilson and husband Nate and Tasha Clerc and husband Jacques; and her nine great grandchildren. Janet is preceded in death by her husband Lee who passed away March 30, 1987; her parents; one son, Ebben Lee Nordling; two brothers, Arthur Owen and Charles Owen; and two grandchildren, Anna-Britta
made everyone feel welcome in her home. She will be greatly missed for her laughter and her beautiful personality. A Methodist by faith, Billye was called home from her labors Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her home in Pumpkin Hollow, Ok. She was 70. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Jimmie of the home in Proctor; two loving children, Kimberly S. RichardsonWhitham and Marty Richardson, both of Proctor; two sisters, Sharon Kay Workman of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Linda D. Jones and husband Larry of Broken Arrow, Ok.; two grandchildren, Clayton C. Whitham of Ulysses and Martyn Whitham and wife Mary of Pensacola, Fl.; one very special great grandson, Elliott Craig Whitham; her many cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones. Billye is preceded in death by her parents; grandson Peyton James Whitham in 1994; son-in-law Jeffrey Whitham in 2009; and brother-in-law Harold Workman. Graveside services were attended Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Pumpkin Center Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Webster officiating. ReedCulver Funeral Home of Tahlequah, Ok. was in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Lewis The death of Jack Russell Lewis has been learned. Mr. Lewis passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2012 from complications of diabetes, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was 69. Jack was born April 29, 1942 northwest of Eureka to Sherman Wayne Lewis and the former Martha Ione Morgan. He graduated from
Janet Nordling Longtime Hugoton resident Celia “Janet” Nordling, age 83, passed from this life Monday, March 5, 2012 at her residence in Hugoton. Born June 13, 1928 in Wichita, Janet was the daughter of Clarence A. Owen and the former Katherine G. Seibert. She graduated from McPherson High School and then, later in life, graduated from Friends University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management. August 15, 1948 Janet and Leland “Lee” Ebben Nordling were united in marriage. After Lee had completed law school, they lived in Johnson. In 1965 Janet and Lee moved to Hugoton where they became long time residents of the community. Janet was a homemaker. She was an avid reader, loved
vater of Hugoton; one brother, Jesse Kindsvater of Ellsworth; and his sister Pam Wells of Lyndon. Matthew was preceded in death by his father Loris; grandmother Bonnie Howard; sister Amy Presley; and stepbrothers John and Jeff Kossuth. Memorial services were attended Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the VanArsdale Funeral Home in Madison. Burial followed in Number 8 Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Kindsvater Children’s Education Fund may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 488, Madison, Ks. 66860.
Thompson and Olian Hayes Thompson. Graveside services were attended Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012 in the Hugoton Cemetery. Memorial services followed at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Michael T. Taylor presiding. Memorial contributions may be given to a Charity of Donor’s choice in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. Second Liberal, KS 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Hamilton High School in May of 1960 and joined the United States Air Force, serving for eight years. Mr. Lewis worked various jobs around the country going to work for RV Products, Coleman Co. of Wichita, working there until he was injured in an industrial accident and had to retire in 2004. Survivors include his two sons, Paul and Brian; two brothers, Jerry and Larry and his wife Glenda of Oklahoma; two sisters, Susie Billings of Nebraska and Rachael Stewart and husband Bob of Rolla; and his sister-in-law Sondra Lewis of Toronto. Those preceding Mr. Lewis in death were his parents; four brothers, Donald, Elvin, Keith and Kenneth; and two sisters, Katherine Condee and Karen Hayzlett. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Quincy at 2:00 p.m. Heritage Funeral Home of Andover is in charge of the services.
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Columnist declares Steve Morris a “perfect match”
Time to Spring Forward!
It could be said that Hugoton’s Steve Morris knows the state the best of the 40-member Kansas Senate, based on miles traveled between his Stevens County farm and the Kansas Statehouse. Morris first won election to the Kansas Senate in 1992 and in 2005, was elevated to the position of Senate President succeeding Hutchinson’s Dave Kerr, a lawmaker that he describes as a great friend and a very smart man who always had a plan when dealing with legislative issues. If only he were an airplane pilot, Morris could qualify for frequent flyer miles, but, instead, as January approaches he is behind the wheel of his car for the five-and-one-half hour drive to Topeka. Never one to waste time, he splits his drive time between thinking and planning, to listening to audio books along
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with commiserating with Barbara, his spouse of 43 years who, too, is a full-time fixture in Topeka during each legislative session. At times, it may seem that Barbara is almost as busy as the Senate President as she involves herself in a number of volunteer activities including the legislative spouses, Citizens for the Arts and the Kansas Historical Society. Each day during the legislative session, Morris is front and center in the ornate third floor Senate Chamber where he calls the 40-member body to order and gazes out over a body of lawmakers that are more split than ever over issues of political ideology. In the Senate, it is tradition that all legislators are referred to by the county of their origin so, while in session, Morris becomes the “Senator from Stevens.” As the senate leader,
February Students of the Month at Hugoton Middle School are eighth graders Brandi Holmes and Austin Nordyke. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
Seventh Grade Students of the Month for February are Roman Lindstrom and Sarai Chavez. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
he can choose to alternate his time presiding over the body or delegate the responsibility to a fellow lawmaker. When he is not presiding, Morris may find himself seated behind a small desk on the floor where he will discuss issues with other senators. Always impeccably dressed, with the people and social skills that go hand-in-hand with leadership, Morris is a perfect match for the position that he holds. His admirers are many and even his few detractors call him a “great guy.” Consensus among the legislators, army of lobbyists and news media that cover the legislative session is that one would be hard pressed to ever find Steve Morris ruffled, regardless of the issue being debated. On a recent morning, I stopped by his office in the rear of the Senate Chamber as he was making final preparations for a day that would last well into the evening. “It is a very humbling experience to represent southwest Kansas in the Kansas Senate,” Morris said while reflecting on the issues that he has witnessed during his political career. Much has changed during Morris’ two decades in the Kansas Statehouse, including a dramatic increase in partisanship. In his early days of service, Morris recalls a time when partisanship was between Republicans and Democrats. “Now the partisanship battles are between traditional Reand ultra publicans conservatives, and some want to purge the party of anyone who doesn’t adhere to a series of litmus tests,” Morris said. This summer, Morris will find himself walking the streets of his district campaigning for re-election in the primary election against fellow Republican, Representative Larry Powell of Garden City. Morris seems proudest of inititatives he helped push through that made a positive difference in western Kansas including resolving water issues, continuance of the state’s transportation plan and a severance tax trust fund. So, it came as no surprise that Morris remains bullish on the state’s future.
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Senate President Steve Morris “Kansas has a great transportation system and we have the fourth largest number of highway miles among the 50 states,” Morris said. “Plans are underway to construct a $500 million ethanol plant in western Kansas; the wind energy industry is booming, as is aircraft, agriculture and oil.” Although the administrative duties of the senate leader should be more than enough to keep a legislator busy, Morris continues to sit on six committees. On a recent morning, he found himself rushing from a conference in his office to attend a meeting of the Federal and State Affairs Committee. Arriving late, he took a seat not as the presiding officer but on the side of the room, and listened intently as the committee heard testimony on ways to alter Kansas laws to promote the establishment of new wineries in Kansas. There is little doubt that much remains to be accomplished in the legislature prior to the first adjournment which is slated for March 30 and returning for the wrap session April 25. Perhaps, the final decisions of this helter-skelter session will be resolved at that time. As a legislative pundit once said, nothing at the Kansas legislature dies or sometimes lives until the last day. Written by Richard Shank, External Affairs Representative for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Column originally published in the Hutchinson News Thursday, March 1, 2012.
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Heritage students compete at Mid-Winter Tournament Friday, January 27, Heritage Christian Academy students, grades one through six, along with teachers, faculty and parents, traveled to Bible Christian Academy in Garden City for the Annual Mid-Winter Tournament. There area Christian schools and home educators competed in Geography, Spelling, Bible, Pace Bowl, Chess, Checkers and Cupstacking. Heritage Christian Academy students did very well and took home many ribbons. Sixth grade winners: Tina Dyck - first in Bible, second Geography; Nathan Leininger - second Bible and second Cupstacking; and Mitchell Hamlin - third Cupstacking. Fifth grade winners: Nathaniel Eshbaugh - third Geography, third Pace Bowl, and second Chess; Cody
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Jaelynn Kelley - first Cupstacking and second Pace Bowl. Second grade winners: Ross Grewell - first Pace Bowl, second Spelling, tied for third Geography and third Checkers; Lisa Fehr - first Spelling, first Pace Bowl, first Checkers and third Bible; Will Barker - first Chess, first Pace Bowl and tied for third Geography; Chloe Martin first Pace Bowl and second Checkers. And first grade: Mikyn Hamlin - first Bible, first Pace Bowl, first Cupstacking, second Spelling and second Geography; Agatha Fehr - first Spelling, first Geography, first Pace Bowl and first Checkers. Congratualtions, HCA students, for a job well done!
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A stop sign along Optima Road lists to the east due to the high winds Stevens County has been having.
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Green Mountain Pellet Grills High winds sculpt the sand around the thistles south of Hugoton on Optima Road. The scene may be picturesque, but the wind speeds and extreme drought are worrisome.
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people who endured such storms. Imagine a week of winds like that of last Tuesday! As we rose Wednesday morning the sky was no longer brown and we didn't have to walk leaning into the strong wind. The air was once again breathable but everywhere we looked evidence of the angry wind storm was present.
Most of us spent time wiping dust off of our car’s dashboard and sweeping the dirt from the sidewalks. Farmers were in the fields assessing the damage the winds had left behind before wading into the mountain of Russian thistles that had collected along fences and equipment. Others had to fix broken
fences, pick up fallen limbs or clean acres of dust that had settled everywhere. Animals that braved the wind emerged, shaking furiously the fine dust that had settled on their fur and skin. Last week’s wind storm has come and gone leaving its mark on southwest Kansas. We will clean up its mess and
rebuild what has been torn up and life will continue. Beautiful days will help us forget the wind and we will bask in the warm sun. But living in southwest Kansas, it is a sure bet that we will again feel the strong winds and see brown dirt-filled skies blanket our little corner of the world.
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ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.
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 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.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
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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.
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 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
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.
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.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Bob Sanders, Pastor 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
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.
The 4-H Junior Leaders of Stevens County enjoy a trip to Monarch for a ski weekend. They are, in front, Megan Newlon, Casle Heger, Rebecca Johnson, Kelsie Muller, Sarah Johnson, Lacy Brecheisen, Emma French, Aaron Seaman, Adam Seaman, Liz Johnson and Landon Brecheison. In the middle row are Matt
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Johnson, Brady Heger, Laton Heger, Austin Mills, Jeffery Mueller, Lance Sandoval, Darin Heger, Logan Brechinson and Jeff Newlon. In back are Brady Marshall and Austin Newlon. Vickey Newlon, Nancy Johnson and Michelle Heger also went. Photo courtesy of Michelle Heger.
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nificant cuts to K-12 education experienced over the last three years, while the Governor’s school finance plan is basically a freeze on spending based on greatly reduced base state aid per pupil. The good news is if it is approved it would inject $50 million into public schools to make up for three years of cuts (average of $18,000 was cut from each Kansas classroom). This would equate to $74 more on Base State Aid Per Pupil (BSAPP) for two years from current $3,780 to $3,854 and up to $3,928 in 20132014. It would also raise the LOB (Local Option Budget) lid from 31 to 33 in 2012-13 and from 33 to 35 in 2013-14. This equates to $130,891 more for two years if all the other weightings and enrollment stay the same. Nick Rodriguez, a member of the High School Schedule Committee, informed the board of the results of a survey taken recently by the high school teachers. Twenty-one out of 30 surveys sent out were returned. The results of the survey were most teachers chose the option of cancelling the high school “late starts” March 28 and April 18 and have seniors attend all day May 11. Seniors would come back to school after graduation May 15 from 8:10 to 11:10 a.m. The survey was sent
out because seniors are short hours due to snow days last semester. The High School Scheduling Committee concurred with the majority of the teachers and their recommendation to the BOE was to adopt the first option. President of the Board Martin Daharsh then read a letter he received expressing disappointment and concern over a grievance which complicates the efforts the schedule committee has put into the problem solving and improving opportunities at the high school. He also stated his appreciation of the good work all the Hugoton teachers do and that our responsibility is to make decisions in the best interest of students. The board approved the schedule change to Hugoton High School to be in compliance with the state law calling seniors to have 1,086 hours of school contact time. The board approved the low bid on student laptop insurance for the 2012-2013 school year with Worth Avenue Insurance. The board approved the resignation of Lee Gillen as head girl’s basketball coach and Mindy Cornelsen as head volleyball coach. The meeting adjourned.
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approval. Dust Bowl Riders Neil Olivier and LizAnn Shugart asked the council for permission to block off East Sixth Street from the alley by Barb’s Den to Monroe Street from noon until midnight for the Dust Bowl Riders poker run that will take place June 9, 2012. Neil reported this street worked well last year. The city council voted to approve the action. Insurance Brad Musgrove brought in the insurance policies for the City of Hugoton. The total premiums will be $146,753. After reviewing them, the council voted to renew the in-
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surance policies. They will decide later about the power plant mechanical failure insurance. Pioneer Addition Two of the Stevens County Commissioners stopped by the meeting to get some information about getting utilities and curb and gutter for residential lots south and west of the new Pioneer Manor. The council asked the commissioners about the possibility of truck bypasses. The council would like to have another route for trucks that do not need to stop in Hugoton. No decision was made at this time. Forewinds Golf Course
Alvin Riley brought in some bids for two new garage doors, one in the current work shop and the other in the old community cart shed. They also needed some concrete slabs installed. This will allow the mowers to be put in the community cart shed and also allow the mowers to be driven into the work shop for repairs. The council voted to accept the low bid from McBride Construction for $6,538 for the concrete work and the low bid from Kansas Door for $5,997 for both the cost of the garage doors and their installion. Scissor Lift Jan Leonard asked the council for permission to purchase a used scissor lift for changing the banners on the
It took ten semi trucks to deliver the pieces of this huge crane to Hugoton to be assembled. At left the massive crane, located at the Abengoa construction site west of town, appears to be taller than the nearby elevators
Below, the enormous crane is laying in pieces on the ground and is being assembled at the Abengoa site. Men can be seen diligently working with the assembling of the crane.
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street lights, lightbulbs and for general use at the power plant. The price is $5,978. The council voted to approve the purchase. The money will come out of the leftover Streetscape fund. Mutual Aid Program The council voted to join the Kansas Mutual Aid Program in case of a natural disaster any place in the state. There is no cost for this program. Intersection replacement Dean Banker brought in bids for replacing the intersections of the east side of Ninth and Polk, west side of Eighth and Polk and the east side of Fourth and Jackson. After comparing the bids, the council voted to accept the lowest bid of McBride Construction which was $13,066. The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled council meeting will be April 9, 2012.
VOTE FOR THE SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS Summer reading t-shirts will be original designs by some of our local artists. The designs are in a notebook in the front hallway of the library. Please vote for your favorite for the children’s and young adult’s design by March 15, 2012. The design with the most votes will be on each t-shirt earned by our summer readers! UPCOMING ELMeR CLASS Our next ELMeR class will be Thursday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. The topic will cover “Microsoft Access.” No preregistration is required. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program will run until Friday, March 16. Fill out a form for each book read, either in the library or online, and be
This week's geekoftheweek at Stevens County Library is Josie. She geeks her cat Gracie. eligible for weekly prizes. The winners of the February 2 drawing were Melissa Cheney, Eileen Gillespie and Evelyn McBride. Congratulations!
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Maxine and Jim Dewey - Adventurous and Romantic Maxine and Jim Dewey have had an adventurous and romantic life together. They both love to dance, play cards, fish and travel. It’s been said that “they could really tear up a dance floor”. Their house was never without a card game. Pat Brookes (their daughter/stepdaughter) was quoted as saying, “They are soul mates. I often go in and see Jim in the chair beside her bed, and the two of them are holding hands.” Even the nurses at the home remark how the couple is never apart and they are always holding hands. Life began for this couple in two different states. Maxine was born February 24, 1919 in Hugoton. Her father, Roy Swan, was a farmer and her mother was a housewife. She remembers milking cows and selling the milk. She remarked, “It was a good life.” Maxine went through all of her school years in Hugoton. In high school she played volleyball. After graduation she married Milton Porter in 1940. He was a farmer and rancher in Stevens County. While her husband worked, Maxine was a housewife and a clerk at the local dress shop called “Jac and Jan” which was run by Ila Bryan, Janet Stutz’s mother. It is now called Janet’s Bridal and Boutique. Maxine and Milton had three children: Nancy, Gary and Steven. Milton passed away at the age of 44. Jim was born in 1921 in Oklahoma. His mother was a Cherokee Indian and his father was an Irish mechanic. He attended school in Borger, Tx. All through school, he was a stellar athlete. In every sport he attempted, he excelled, from football, to basketball, to track and baseball. He produced scoring records in basketball and football while in high school. Even today he is a great golfer. He went to college on a sports scholarship. During that time period, athletes didn’t specialize in one sport, they participated in all of the sports the college had to offer. He attended East Central University in Ada, Ok. World War II broke out, and while Jim was on a road trip back from a game at Texas A&M, he heard the call. He immediately joined the Navy. While serving, he was injured on one of the ships in the Mediterranean Sea. He recovered and finished his duty. When he arrived back at the states, he met a young lady named Wanda, and then married her in 1945. They had one daughter named Pat. Later, they divorced. Pat was “the little boy he had always wanted”. He began working for Phillips Petroleum Company, and continued to play basketball games with the company men. Little Pat tagged along to the games. To her, Dad was “larger than life.” Once when Pat was playing in an All-State Volleyball Tournament, he said to her, “I couldn’t be anymore proud of you than if you were a quarterback.” He taught her that even though she was a woman she could be anything she wanted to be and do anything she wanted to do. His grandson Vick, has followed in his footsteps and is a Chief Warrant Officer in the Marines. One weekend while Jim was on a pheasant hunt in Stevens County, he went to a dance at the “Hay Mow” club in Liberal. Jim says, “Maxine was his first catch.” He came hunting for birds and found Maxine. It didn’t take long for the two to set a date for their wedding. They walked down the aisle at the First Christian Church in Hugoton and have been married for 42 years. Between the two of them, they have four children, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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The winning season for the varsity girls basketball team of Hugoton High has come to an end in post season play. Hugoton battled Pratt High School in the semi-finals round of Sub State last week in Ulysses. The Eagles fell to Pratt in a 13-52 game. Hugoton ended the season 15-6 with a first-round post season win over Cheney on the home court of HHS, 55-47. This was the first time the Lady Eagles have hosted the first round since their state run season of 1993. Pratt went on to win the Sub State Tournament with a 46-26 over top-seeded Andale, who had only three losses on the season prior to the tournament. Pratt entered the tournament seeded second and Hugoton third. Both Pratt's varsity girls and varsity boys teams have qualified for the state tournament this year, a first in the school's history. At Ulysses Thursday against Pratt, Hugoton quickly found out the sizeable team was going to be a tough battle on every possession, start to finish. Nicole Kinser, Fantasia Easton, Riley Sosa, Chastity Parsons and BayLee Hoskinson started the game for Hugoton. Miranda Ramsey
was under the weather and unable to suit up for the game. Kinser won the tip for the Eagles, sending the ball to Sosa for the opening possession. Pratt immediately went into a man-to-man defense and played aggressive the whole way. The Greenbacks were first to score, repeating the feat to a 0-10 lead in nearly five minutes of play. Sosa hit the first Eagle basket of the game at that point. The shot was from three-point land to put Hugoton on the scoreboard. The first quarter ended 3-15. Kinser had a big block to open the second quarter. Hoskinson nailed a threepointer and Kinser a two-point basket for a halftime score of 27-8. Pratt held Hugoton scoreless in the third and went on for the 13-52 victory. In the final quarter, Parsons hit a three-pointer and Easton scored a two-point field goal. "I feel good about the future of our program," said Eagle coach Lee Gillen. "We accomplished a lot this season." The Eagles enjoyed a tengame winning streak that stretched into the post season. "We really turned the corner in the Orange and Black Tournament," Coach Gillen
Chastity Parsons handles the ball for Hugoton under man-toman pressure from Pratt. Hugoton took the 2011-12 season of varsity basketball into post season with ten straight wins in a highlight feat for a winning record of 15-6. said. "We had a team meeting the next day and reestablished our goals for the rest of the season and went on to win ten in a row. We really started to click and built up a good inside game, which also helped establish the outside game." The 2011-12 season marks
an accomplishment for all those on the team and involved in the program. The winning record of 15-6 is a proud achievement and points to a future where the sky is the limit.
Hugoton Eagles end season at Sub-State Hugoton High School's varsity boys basketball team wrapped up the 2011-12 season with a Sub State game against Ulysses. The Eagles traveled to Tiger territory for the game where the opponent pounced to a 34-56 victory, ending the season for HHS and extending the season for Ulysses. The Tigers lost to Pratt in round two. Pratt went on to win the tournament and will represent the Sub State division at the state tournament. Ulysses edged Hugoton in each of the quarters. The first half saw a 7-12 Ulysses lead after one period, and 15-30 by halftime. Hugoton was
only one point off the Tiger pace in the third quarter. Henry Vela led the Eagles in scoring with 12 points, followed by Cody Frederick with 11. Laton Heger and Isidro Mora scored three each, James Persinger and Reid Davis had two each, and AJ Scott scored one point. Frederick had three steals, two rebounds and two assists. Persinger brought down two boards and made two steals. Davis led rebounding stats with six total. Hugoton ended the season 9-11 overall. The team will celebrate the season with an evening of awards and honors Monday, March 19.
James Persinger goes up for a shot over a Ulysses defender at a recent varsity game. The Eagles battled Ulysses on the road last week in post season play. The Tigers clawed out the win.
Senior Eagle Fantasia Easton takes the ball in the paint for Hugoton against the Pratt Greenbacks last week at the semifinals round of Sub State tournament action. The Eagles fell to Pratt 13-52. The Greenbacks will play in the State Tournament this week.
JV Lady Eagles defeat Lakin 30-27 Kevin Omo, surrounded by his parents Kenny and Sue Omo, signs a letter of intent to play golf next year at Goodland Votech in Goodland. Standing behind Kevin are Kevin’s high school golf coach Jason Hajek and Coach Jones of Goodland Vo-Tech.
Hugoton High School's junior varsity girls’ basketball team wrapped up the season at Lakin with a 30-27 victory
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on the road. The Eagles led 10-9 after one period, and 15-11 at halftime. Lakin chipped at the lead in the third, putting the game at a 20-20 tie. But Hugoton held on with a great fourth quarter effort and posted the win. Ana Pena led the team with nine points in total. Sofia Jimenez scored eight points. Seven points were provided by Taylor Haar, and three each from Alondra Armendariz and Taylor Fiss.
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High Program Signup Shows Producers’ Commitment to Conservation Stewardship State Conservationist Eric B. Banks announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas received 586 applications for the first Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period of the fiscal year. Nationwide, NRCS received 17,654 applications for CSP. NRCS expects to enroll a total of 10.8 million acres into the program in fiscal year 2012. “Farmers and ranchers in Kansas who are deeply committed to being even better stewards of natural resources have proved once again that the Conservation Stewardship Program works for them,” Banks said. “We are very pleased with this great interest in the Conservation Stewardship Program and look forward to working
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Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-Hers meet The Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club met for their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Vice president Sarah Johnson called the meeting to order. The flag salute, pledge and motto were led by Jeffrey Cutter, Austin Newlon and Landon Brecheisen. Roll call was "What is your favorite animal?" Secretary Montana Beesley read the minutes from the January meeting and they were approved. A devotion was given by Ashlyn Schechter. Correspondence was then read by the secretary. Junior Treasurer Audrey Gilmore gave the treasurer's report. Landon Brecheisen showed his reporter's book. Megan Newlon gave the historians report and asked for more pictures. The vice president suggested the fund raising committee meet sometime soon. Mrs. Vicky Newlon gave the Leader's report. She announced Mrs. Millie Heger will be donating the Monsanto funds to the club again this year. She also congratulated everyone for the fine job they did at County Club Days. Several members were recognized for their recent accomplishments. She also reported some of the 4-Hers in the club enjoyed attending a recent ski trip. It was recommended to everyone to look closely at their recent 4-H newsletter for many important upcoming dates. Everyone was also reminded of the 4-H attendance policy which is attending at least half of the club meetings in order to exhibit at the fair. In unfinished business it was announced that the 4-H club t-shirts have arrived. New members get them for free, but anyone wanting another
one must purchase them. In new business everyone was asked to return the record book survey and a meeting will be called March 5 to discuss 4-H record books. The club then voted to sponsor a belt buckle to be awarded at the Stevens County Fair. Project talks were then presented by four members. Raegan Hinds told about the parts of a gun. Claire Clark told about how to haul a horse safely in a trailer. Sarah Johnson explained how to make three different rubs for meat. Rebecca Johnson told about the Kansas wind. For recreation, a balloon popping game was led by Lacey Brecheisen and Emma French. Song leader Claire Clark led the group in singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Junior Vice President Sydney Beesley announced the agenda for next month’s meeting and the meeting was then adjourned. Drinks were provided by the Clark family. By Landon Club Reporter.
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Reminder to Water Those Trees!! I cannot talk enough about the importance of watering your trees now! Keeping up with the watering is extremely important because it prevents them from becoming stressed. When trees become stressed it allows other problems to develop such as disease and increased insect damage. When all these conditions are present, tree health declines dramatically. The indicators for decreased tree health are very tough to diagnose early. The symptoms may not be visible until one to two years later and major damage has been done. Help the trees out and provide them with some supplemental water. This is especially true for the cedar/juniper and pine trees right now. Since they do not go dormant during the winter time they still need water, not as much as the summer months but they are using some none the less. With the current conditions they could really use some supplemental moisture. I have listed below how much and when to water. How to Water Your Trees The area directly underneath the tree canopy needs to be watered; applying enough
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tureland, rangeland, and nonindustrial forestland. CSP is offered in all 50 states, tribal lands, and the Pacific and Caribbean areas through continuous sign-ups. Administered by NRCS, this Farm Bill program provides many conservation benefits including improved water, soil,
water to thoroughly moisten the soil down to the appropriate depth. During the second and third years after planting, water every ten-14 days if it does not rain and soil moisture indicates a need. The watering depth needs to be eight-12 inches. Trees that have been planted for three to five years benefit from deep regular watering; the interval can be extended to two to three weeks between applications depending on soil moisture conditions. To maintain vigor of trees that have been growing in place for more than five years, soak the soil to a minimum depth of 12 inches, out to and beyond the tree canopy, every three to four weeks if it doesn’t rain significantly. Adding an organic mulch ring around the base of trees will also help to retain soil moisture, epically during the summer months. For younger trees the mulch ring needs to be two-three inches deep around the base of the tree. Apply mulch at least three feet out from the trunk, creating a ring at least six feet across. If you have any further questions about watering trees or tree health please contact me at the Extension Office.
Does emergency equipment have a clear 12-foot wide, 15foot high clear route of entry to the house? Is the roof Class-A asphalt shingle, are the windows double pane and tempered glass? Landowners should also remove plants within 30 feet of the house that are high in resins, oils and waxes, and use plants that are high in moisture content. Every rural homeowner should take a few minutes right away and ask themselves if emergency vehicles have easy access to their property, is landscaping pruned and appropri-
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The Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., Annual Meeting will be held March 17, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses, Kansas. Registration of members will begin at 11:30 a.m. until the start of the meeting. All members are invited to attend. The Annual Meeting is held to elect trustees, give reports covering the previous year and transact any other scheduled business that may come before the meeting. The free health fair will begin at 7:00 a.m., followed by lunch beginning at 12:00 p.m. The health fair and lunch are for members and friends of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Pioneer Communications.
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Donut X-Press collects $300 for Waynette Bowers
Four boys and three girls are recipients for the Kansas Honor Scholar for ranking in the top ten percent of their senior class. Pictured are Colten Lissolo, Avory Stegman, Logan Livengood, Laton Heger and Kevin Corbett. In back is Superintendent Mark Crawford. Not pictured are Sharon
Gonzales, Miranda Ramsey and Jayme Muncy. The group enjoyed a great banquet and meal at the Seward County Community College Student Union. The students received a nice dictionary from Kevin Corbett, President, KU Alumni Association. Photo courtesy of Michelle Heger.
Dawnel Newton, owner and manager of the Donut XPress, conducted her own personal benefit for Waynette Bowers of Rolla. For every dozen donuts sold at Donut X-Press during the month of February, $1 was put aside to benefit Waynette in her fight against cancer. A total of $300 was collected for this benefit. Waynette was diagnosed with cancer January 5, 2012. She has been taking treatment since then. Because her father’s family has a history of breast cancer and her mother died of breast cancer, the doctors recommended she have a genetics test. However, this $3,500 test is not covered by insurance. She plans to use this $300 to
Dawnel Newton hands a $300 check to Waynette Bowers. Waynette is battling cancer and this money will help her in her fight. help pay for this test. Waynette works as a cook at the Rolla Schools. She urges everyone, “Get mamograms and other precancer
testing. Do not put it off!” Donations may be sent to Waynette Bowers, P.O. Box 10, Rolla, Kansas 67954.
Students line up to learn what place they’ve received at the first annual Taekwondo Tournament Saturday in Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Buffie Schooley. Aidan Schooley wins first in Martial Arts Eagle Challenge in forms division for age 9-10. Photo courtesy of Buffie Schooley.
Shuck wins at Baker Arts
Claire Clark is doing her form at the Taekwondo Tournament at Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Buffie Schooley.
Castor Hernandez and Cutter Hawks are finishing their forms in competition at the Taekwondo Tournament.
Weather Watch Tuesday, February 28
Saturday, March 3
Low - 41˚ High - 71˚
Low - 20˚ High - 53˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 35
Wind speed - 49 Wind gust - 56
Wednesday, February 29
Sunday, March 4
Low - 28˚ High - 63˚ Wind speed - 21 Wind gust - 24
Low - 27˚ High - 68˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 29
Thursday, March 1
Monday, March 5
Low - 33˚ High - 73˚ Wind speed - 33 Wind gust - 61
Low - 33˚ High - 79˚ Wind speed - 37 Wind gust - 47
Friday, March 2 Low - 24˚ High - 47˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 29
Wind speed is shown in MPH. Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.
The Baker Arts Center and the Community Bank of Liberal are pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Merit Award Winners in the twentythird Annual Area High School Art Exhibit. The recipients are Alexis Lavielle of Elkhart for “Pick of the Bunch”; Joel Milford of Fowler for “The Chase”; Ampom Chanthavong of Garden City for “The Paper Lantern”; Veronica Jimenez of Guymon for “Undecided”; Sherelle Shuck of Hugoton for “C83”; Emily Bayouth of Liberal for “Hands Across the Water”; Yolanda Peters of South Gray for “Yolanda in Purple”; Abismael Licon of Stanton County for “Guitar”; Mariah Davis of Sublette for “My Field of Paper Flowers”; and Emily Taylor of Turpin for “Icarus”. Community Bank of Liberal sponsors these awards which are presented to these talented students in recognition of their outstanding creativity. Please stop by the center located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal to view all the artwork that has been created by our area high school art students throughout the school year. This exhibit is now on display through March 27 for everyone to enjoy. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Center is also open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
VIETNAM VETERANS QUESTIONAIRE VETERANS OF VIETNAM of Stevens County, March 30, 2012 marks the 39 anniversary of the withdrawal of combat forces from Vietnam. Senator Kelly and others are signing a proclamation in Topeka that day marking March 30 as WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY. Stevens County Vets Group and our community would like to honor you that day here in Hugoton. If you would like to be honored please fill out the questionnaire and either mail it to me or email me the information. James Langley P.O. Box 312 Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Vfw_5391qm@yahoo.com Veterans name _________________________________ Veterans Unit __________________________________ Veterans Rank when Discharged____________________ Veterans Number of Tours _________________________ Date Arrived in Vietnam ___________________________ Date Left Vietnam ________________________________ Comments _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________.
Hugoton students, dressed in white, wait nervously for the Taekwondo Tournament to start.
They are all students of the new Martial Arts Academy in Hugoton.
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ROLLA NEWS
Rolla students participate in History Day
By Mary Courtney
C O M M U N ITY C A L EN D A R Thursday, March 8 High School cheerleading tryouts; 6:45 a.m. Friday, March 9 ARGH! Monday, March 12 National History Bee; 5:45 p.m. Board of Education Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Recreation Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m. High School Golf begins. High School Track practice begins Tuesday, March 13 Spring Sports Banquet; 6:30 p.m. Parent/Coach Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Sarah Easterwood and Jessica receive second place honors for their group exhibit about Joseph McCarthy.
Rolla Hope sponsors Li’l Basketball tournament Rolla Hope will be sponsoring a Co-ed Li’l Basketball tournament for children in grades kindergarten through second grade. The tournament will be played March 31, and all teams need to enter by March 14. There is an entry fee for each team. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to help Waynette Bowers fight her battle against breast cancer. All players will receive medals. T-shirts can be ordered before March 23 for a fee or at the door. Youth sizes available
are small, medium, and large, and adult sizes are small, medium, large and X-large. For sizes 2XL and 3XL, the cost of the shirts are an additional two dollars. To enter the tournament or order shirts, send checks to Rolla Hope, PO Box 167, Rolla, Ks. 67954. For more information call Stacy Burrows at 620453-1215, Cassie Thrall at 620593-4813, or Toni Easterwood at 620-428-1895. Inquiries may also be sent to teasterwood@usd217.org.
Twenty-two students traveled to Garden City Saturday for the District V National History Day competition. Students from Rolla Junior High and High School presented projects in website development, documentary, exhibits, and performance. The projects must follow the theme “Reaction, Reform and Revolution.” In the high school division, Jennifer Easterwood, Obie Telford and Garrett Littlefield placed first in website development with their project on Frederick Douglas. Katie Murray and Chandler Huddleston wrote an original script about Charles and Emma Darwin for their first place performance. In the junior high division, Panches Maravilla and Eric Reza placed first with their documentary on Jackie Robinson. Also in documen-
taries, Kyri Brummett, Joyanna Guerrero and Miesha Gonzales placed second for their Freedom Riders project, and Sharmin Hicks and Katie Lamaster won third with their presentation on Rodgers and Hammerstein. Garry Norton, Shaylee Chapman and Joseph Mendez won first place in website development with their project on Prohibition, and Sheldon Wasson and Zach Chapman placed second with their Paul Revere Web site. Sarah Easterwood and Jessica received second place honors for their group exhibit about Joseph McCarthy, and Chandler Burrows took second for his individual exhibit on the German Revolution of 1918. All first and second place winners are eligible to advance to the State competition in April in Topeka.
Katie Murray and Chandler Huddleston win first place with an original script about Charles and Emma Darwin.
Richfield Study and Social Club goes ARGH! The Richfield Study and Social Club had its March meeting at the Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast, hosted by Betty Yoder. For the program, Kris Hall discussed ARGH, the Twenty-first Century grant Friday school program at Rolla Schools. Mrs. Hall shared information about the instruction taking place during the mornings and clubs taking place in the afternoon. The ladies expressed great interest in the program and
discussed possibilities for volunteerism in the coming months. Mary Courtney gave a book review of “Countdown” and “Dead End in Norvelt.” Both books, written for teens, take place in the 1950’s during the Cold War Era. Following the program, the club women enjoyed a delicious luncheon prepared by Traci Bittner, with a special dessert by Jani Anderson.
Several students in the junior high division participate in the documentary division of History Day and take home first, second and third place.
Bridal shower planned for Brynnan Light Chandler Burrows takes second for his individual exhibit of the German Revolution of 1918.
Sheldon Wasson and Shaylee Chapman take home ribbons from the History Day competition.
A bridal shower is scheduled for Brynnan Light March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rolla United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Brynnan will marry Zac Lewis this summer. She is registered at Dillards and Target.
All-Around 4-H Club meets Castor Hernandez places second in breaking the board at the Taekwondo competition Saturday.
Castor Hernandez earns some chops at Taekwondo competition Castor Hernandez participated in a Taekwondo competition Saturday and earned several honors. He placed second in breaking the board and doing his form. In Taekwondo, students must know how to change belt color that are
arranged according to punches, kicks and blocks. He also placed second in sparring. He had to fight another competitor in his age group. Castor is the son of Jesus and Marina Hernandez.
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The meeting for the AllAround 4-H Club was called to order by President McKenzey Hanna February 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rolla Civic Center. Roll call was “Are you participating in County Club Days?” Flag salute and 4-H pledge were led by Carlie Jones and SaKya Milburn. There were no last month’s meetings minutes read or approved. Officer’s report Leader, Cindy Howe, gave treasurer's report. Kenzie Jones gave a report on 4-H Council meeting that took place. There was election of officers for the Morton County 4-H council. At council meeting it was decided each club will take turns doing concessions for the spring livestock show. New Business The City of Rolla asked if the Club would clean the Civic Center; it was moved and seconded that the Club should clean the Civic Center once a month. Old Business It was asked by Jessica Johns and Katie Murray if the Club can schedule a later time for model meeting at County Club Days because they have school commitments; it was discussed and agreed a later time was ok. Next month’s March meeting Project Talk and Demonstrations will be Katy Howe and Jessica. Calendar County Club Day Entries are due February 10. County Club Days will be in Rolla February 25 starting at 1:30 p.m. Tractor Safety Course will be in Ulysses February 14-15 for 14 years of age and up. There will be a
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Quality Assurance class scheduled soon for those with show animal projects. Steer weigh-in, will be March 31. Small animal weigh-in will be April 28. Carlie Jones made a motioned to adjourn the meeting and Aspen seconded. Refreshments/Supper was served by Becky and Aspen Sohm. After the meeting was adjourned the club discussed how and what The Club would discuss during model meeting for County Club Days. By SaKya Milburn
In the high school division, Obie Telford, Jennifer Easterwood and Garrett Littlefield place first in Web site development at the History Day competition.
Friday school presents guitar concert John Barrett taught five weeks of beginning guitar during the club time of ARGH, the Twenty-first Century Friday school in Rolla. Monday night, he and his students presented a concert for friends
Participants in the regional science fair at Liberal last week proudly pose with their ribbons and certificates. Twenty-one of 28 students qualified for the State competition. Pictured are teachers: Kris Hall, Kim Clark and Zeta Greene. Back row left to right are Jasmine Miller, Ashley Hart, Teagan Simmons, Allyson Norton, Jaylen Mendez,
and family. The younger students performed familiar tunes, while the older students played more popular country tunes. John had assistance from Kori Hall during the club classes.
Danae Sullivan, Marcos Cortes and Coleman Kirby. Middle row are Alexis Fisher, Micah Hall, Jayden Hanna, Vanessa Reza, Deserae Schwindt and Kori Hall. Front row are Daisy Guerrero, Nayeli Olvera, Corny Loewen, Jonathon Cruz, Preston Burrows, Meredith Light, Tina Wiebe, Monica Reza and Artemio Villa.
Twenty-one Rolla students qualify for State competion at the regional science fair Zeta Greene, Kris Hall, and Kim Clark took their science students to the regional science fair in Liberal Saturday. Twenty-eight students entered projects, and twenty-one of those qualified for the State
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competition at the end of the month in Wichita. Kori Hall and Meredith Light were the overall senior winners with their project “Biodiesel and Gelling Points.” Deserae Schwindt and Jaylen Mendez took the overall title in the junior division with “Impact on Harvest.” Both groups won a $300 award for their excellence. In the biochemistry, medicine and health senior division, Obie Telford placed first and Monica Reza and Danae Sullivan were fourth. Tina Wiebe placed first in senior earth and space science. Coleman Kirby took first place honors in senior engineering. In the intermediate division,
Garry Norton won first in botany, Shane Bowker, first in engineering, and Artemio Villa, second in engineering. For intermediate environment and energy projects, Teagan Simmons won first and Ty Dixon placed second. In junior behavioral and social sciences, Paige Claassen and Allyson Norton placed first. Micah Hall and Alexis Fisher won the top prize for zoology, and Corny Loewen placed first in engineering. Jayden Hanna and Vanessa Reza placed second in environment and energy in the junior division.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter
With this wind aren't you glad the dirt isn't blowing!!!? Many of us lived through the Dust Bowl days and I don't want to do that again!!!!!
In 1941 a tornado struck Hugoton with a mighty strong wind. Eddie Kerbow's roof was blown off where his parents, Lewis and Zanada lived. Roy H. Bennett’s John Deere Implements buildings were destroyed. The John Rowden roof was blown off their basement where they lived. The big window of Dr. Kenoyer's office was blown out, a curtain was blown outside and the window put back in place. The Senior Class of 1941 had just gotten home from their Senior Trip and soon after Beulah Mae Carter walked into her house, all the windows were blown out. We know there are many stories of this and other tornados. If you have a story come in and tell us and we will write about it. Have you been to visit us at the Museum lately? If you
Last week we ran this photo asking if anyone knew what it was. Rhonda McBride’s mother, Janet Jones of Washington, Ks., was able to help us out. It is a sugar scuttle for tea sets and was used to hold cubed sugar. It is in the shape of a coal scuttle, hence the name. The sugar scuttle is typical of novelty tableware made in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
haven't, we invite you to come in. There are new things to see and you always see something that you missed before. If you haven't been to visit the Gas & Historical Museum
lately we invite you to come. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
John Rowden’s basement home had its roof blown off due to the 1941 twister.
Destruction throughout Hugoton in 1941 was rampant, as evidenced by these demolished buildings. The Roy H. Bennett John Deere Implements building was destroyed by a tornado in 1941.
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A good Monday morning! Sun shining and so far no wind. What is it they say? Just wait a while; it will all change. However, we are so thankful that we weren’t in the path of those terrible tornados! Take the dirt and wind any day. This is our week for Board meeting, birthday day, Sew All Day and dance. This Saturday, March 10 we are having “Butch and Pat” here for our dance. They have played in the area for many years, but this is the first time we have been able to get them here. Come on out and enjoy an evening of fun, good music, dancing and fellowship. Have a great week. Menu Mar. 8..................................BLT Mar. 9.........................Spaghetti Mar. 12 ..................Swiss Steak Mar. 13...............Ham & Beans
Mar. 14 ...............Fried Chicken Mar. 15 ...................Hamburger Activities Schedule Thursday, March 8 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge................................... No Aglow this month Friday, March 9 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bingo...................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Sew All Day .......................... Cards ....................6:00 p.m. Dance....................8:00 p.m. ...............“Butch and Pat” Monday, March 12 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 Board Meeting .......9:30 a.m. Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 Birthday Day ........................ Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge...................................
Folks from all over came to witness the devastation and help put things back together after the 1941 tornado.
Lighthouse welcomes Jay West The congregation at Lighthouse Fellowship announces the return visit of former Lighthouse pastor Jay West. He was pastor here in Hugoton for four years in the mid 1990s. His wife Diane is a kindergarten teacher in Omaha, Ne. and as such she will be busy at her school and unable to come to Hugoton with Jay. Upon leaving Hugoton, the Wests began ministering from a home base in Omaha. Jay has a special annointing in healings, whereby they have seen literally thousands of healings in meetings across the entire United States. In addition to the healings ministry, Jay is a highly gifted teacher of the Word, which he shares liberally at all meetings. Jay is also a gifted teacher in manag-
ing personal and family finances. Along with Jay’s powerful healing services, his teaching of the Word, and his spiritual insight with management of personal and family finances, he will be accompanied by his son Jayson Bradley West, who will minister praise and worship at all services. All services will be at Lighthouse Fellowship, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton. Saturday, March 10, Jay will speak at 6:00 p.m. He will also present a program Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend any and all meetings. Offerings will be gratefully accepted. Submitted by Ruth Farmer.
A huge tree at the Gas and Historical Museum crashed against the small church on the museum complex due to the substantial winds last Tuesday. Wind speeds around the area were clocked at upwards of 70 miles per hour. The storm prompted curators Gladys Renfro and Beaulah Mae Carter to reminisce about a tornado in 1941. March certainly came in like a lion this year!
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Joe Self Chevrolet/Cadillac Friday, January 9, 1900 I say to fight it out with your employer if you are right. He may want a partner some day. He will go home and tell his wife about you. He will talk about you and, who knows maybe he may have a pretty daughter. There are several qualifications that the successful young man must have. First, he must be honest. He must be moral and he must be sober. I tell you that the young man who drinks can never be successful. You can’t trust a drinking
man. He must not gamble. I want to say that I had just as lief trust those who gambled at Monte Carlo as the man who gambles in Wall Street. Then you must never do anything wrong in business - not even if your employer wants you to. Stand up for your rights and be a man. Friday, March 2, 1900 A REPUBLICAN CALL There will be a Republican Mass Meeting held at the Court House, in Hugoton, on Saturday March 10th, 1900, for the purpose of electing delegates to the State, Senatorial and Congressional conventions. R.C. Crawford, Secy. J.W. Kelso, Chairman WOMEN RUN A PAPER At Hugoton, Kans., there is a paper published, on which all the work in the various departments of the paper is done by women. They prepare the copy, solicit business, set the type and do job work. The publication is The Hugoton Hermes, of which Miss Ella McClure is editor and Miss Sallie McClure publisher. It is a four column folio published weekly. (Reprinted from the Murphyboro, Ill. Independent) Friday, March 4, 1904 Our Farmers are beginning to feel anxious about rain. It is now
time that oats, barley and spring wheat should be sown but with the present dry condition of the ground it is nearly if not quite impossible to put seed in the ground satisfactorily. The worst wind and dirt storm known to the oldest inhabitant of this county held sway from 5 p.m. on Wednesday till Thursday morning at 3 o’clock. The wind’s velocity was something terrible and the long dry spell has made so much dust that it was difficult to breathe.
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Linemen discuss weather safety at Elementary
MOSCOW NEWS by Melissa Moore
Sports by Breck Roop
Friday, March 9-Monday 19 - Spring Break
Pioneer Electric Cooperative Linemen present a program to second graders Cody Caldwell,
Scott Hittle, Enrique Sandoval and Tolan Seger last Friday.
MJHS Scholars Bowl participants secured a championship at the Copeland meet Monday. Back row includes Jesse Stuckey, Vance Thompson, Alex Pierson and Ben Hickert. In front are Madilyn Flemming and Madison Owens.
MHS Cats roll past Rolla but fall short in second round at Sub-State
Junior High Scholar’s Bowl team continues winning ways The Moscow Junior High School Scholars’ Bowl team, comprised of Madilyn Fleming, Ben Hickert, Madison Owens, Alex Pierson, Jesse Stuckey and Vance Thompson, competed at the South Gray meet in Copeland Monday, March 5. The 14 team tournament featured all of the SPIAA league teams plus Dodge City. In pool play the Wildcat brainiacs went 5-1 to qualify for
bracket play, defeating Fowler 85-10, Spearville 65-50, Hodgeman County 90-50, South Gray 100-0, Pawnee Heights 7035, and losing to Dodge City 3070. In the semi-final round, Moscow defeated South Central 60-40. The championship tilt was a rematch with Dodge City. This time the Wildcats prevailed in dominating fashion, posting a 95-30 victory to bring home the gold.
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Pioneer Electric Coop traveled to Moscow to present a program to Mrs. Velvet White's second grade class Friday, March 2, 2012. Linemen discussed weather safety with the students. They demonstrated how to climb a pole, use a bucket and various safety precautions. The students were able to interact with the linemen by trying on safety clothing and eating lunch with them. When asked what they liked best, they replied, "Watching Enrique climb the pole!" The students asked questions and wrote thank you letters to the linemen for visiting their classroom. Mrs. Hittle, student teacher in cooperation with Mrs. White invited the linemen to present to the second graders at Moscow Grade School.
Senior Jonatan Manriquez is ready for a rebound as senior Breck Roop goes in for a lay-up as the Wildcats took over the Rolla Pirates in the first round of Sub-State competition last Monday. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Monday night of last week, the Moscow Wildcats hosted the Rolla Pirates for the first round of Sub-State action. Moscow came out of the gate very slowly and let Rolla stick around for the first half. The Wildcats finally woke up in the second half and put the game away winning 53-34. This defeat for Rolla put an end to their season but advanced Moscow onto the next round. Breck Roop led all scorers of the game with 24 points followed by Jonatan Manriquez who scored eight. Last Thursday the Wildcats traveled to Fowler for the second round of SubState. Moscow faced the hometown Fowler Goldbugs to whom they lost a close game to a couple of weeks ago. It was a tight contest the whole way. Moscow went into halftime with a mere one point lead on Fowler, but the Goldbugs had taken the
lead by two at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter was tight also, but late in the game Moscow was forced to start fouling to gain back possession of the ball. Fowler made nearly all of their free-throws and won the game 53-60, bringing an end to the Wildcats’ season. Osvaldo Granillo led the Wildcats with 21 points for the night along with Breck Roop who scored nine. Ending their season, Moscow went out with a 166 record and a very successful year. This puts an end to high school basketball careers for seniors Breck Roop, Osvaldo Granillo and Jonatan Manriquez. These boys appreciate the hard work of their teammates and especially the dedication of Coach Harp and Coach Bixler over the past four years.
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a close second round contest. The final score was 53-60, with the victory going to Fowler. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Ladies’ season over after second round appearance Tuesday night of last week, the Lady Wildcats hosted Healy for the first round of Sub-State. This game was one-sided from the opening tip. Moscow took a 26-2 lead at the end of the first
quarter and the score never came close again. With all players seeing ample court time, the Lady Wildcats easily won the game by a score of 47-19. This game ended Healy’s season but sent Moscow on to the next round of Sub-State. Tessa Whitham led Moscow with 18 points followed by Courtney Clark who scored nine. The Lady Wildcats also traveled to Fowler last Friday to face the Dighton Hornets for the second round of Sub-State. Moscow
held close in the first half of the game, but in the second half Dighton pulled away and sealed their victory. Dighton won 28-42, ending the season for Moscow. Freshman Courtney Clark led the Lady Wildcats with 11 points followed by senior Tessa Whitham who scored seven. The Lady Wildcats had a great rebound year with a final record of 14-8. This final game ended the high school careers of seniors Emmy Hittle, Tessa Whitham, and Alex Davidson.
Moscow’s Lady Wildcats beam after making it to the second round of Sub-State this year. The ladies put forth great effort in both their games, winning against Healy 47-19 and falling to Fowler 28-42. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
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Osvaldo Granillo controls the tip at the beginning of the Fowler Goldbugs game. The Cats lost the second round Sub-State game 53-60. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
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Paloma Moran puts up two points for the Lady Cats. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Tessa Whitham shoots from the outside to clinch the win for the Lady Cats. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Beta Sigma Chapter meets in Hugoton in March The March meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was in Hugoton Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Hugoton High School Library. The program for the evening was presented by Greg Leeper, Hugoton assistant tech supervisor. He presented a very interesting program of choosing a home computer, maintaining your home computer and how to be a knowledgeable computer user. Refreshments of Key Lime Pie
and ice tea were served by hostesses Annette Sosa and Winnie Hagenah. Each member was given a cute St. Patrick's Day pin and green carnation. Ten members answered roll with "On a scale of 1-10, how computer literate are you?" Janie Shelden read the minutes of the December meeting. Kelly Schnable gave the treasurer's report. For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give 25 cents for every computer device in their home.
Officers for the next two years were discussed. Members voted to give a Beta Sigma Scholarship to Emily Kurt from Stevens County. Morton County applications were extended a month. Members attending were Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Brenda Eckert, Retta Eiland, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Kelly Schnable, Janie Shelden and Annette Sosa. The April meeting will be April 2 in Elkhart.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Correction - Moscow Fun Night Photos of the Moscow Fun Night teams in last week’s issue of The Hugoton Hermes inadvertently cut out several players on each team and the fourth and fifth grade girls were not included. We apologize for the oversight.
Kindergarten and first grade girls’ Fun Night teams were, back row, Coach Mandee Saucedo, Agatha Redecop, Jayden James, Yamile Flores, Megan Whetstone, Lizett Gonzalez and Coach Kendra Haines. In the front row are Jacie James, Kate Gonzalez and Anay Rodriguez.
Second and third grade girls at Fun Night were, back row:, Jessie James, Marisol Gomez, Isabel Hall, Paola Gomez, Audrey Cross, Kira Sheppard and Brooklyn Gonzalez. In the front row are Athziry Marquez, Josie James and Elizabeth Erives.
Kindergarten and first grade boys Fun Night teams included back row, Zayden Dorsey, Alan Madden, Jeffrey Peterson, Zarian Mohamed, Azael Garcia and Conder DeVaughan, and in the front row: Angel Flores, Jose Moran, Aiden Miramontes, Nazriah Mohamed, Aidan Cullison and David Lahey.
Fourth and fifth grade girls’ at Fun Night were, back row, Isela Montoya, Cali Clark, Yamilet Rojo, Amaree Mohamed and Gisell Martinez. In the front row are Lydia Owens, Asmariah Martinez, Allison Christensen, Maddy Snyder, Heidi Hernandez and Stacy Ennis.
S.A.F.E. law photo report Second and third grade boys at Fun Night in the back row are Luis Martinez, Gerado Garcia, Isacc Clifft and Adon Granillo and in the front row are Blaze Johnson, Maliak Mohamed, Edwin Rojo, Brayden White and Audric Roland.
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Ambassador René Boaldin of Elkhart presents a new Kindle touch to Breck Roop of Moscow. Breck's name was drawn during the Career Day activities at SCCC/ATS recently.
Ten elections have taken place in Kansas since the Secure and Fair Elections law became effective January 1, 2012. As of that date, Kansas voters have to show one of eight types of photographic identification to vote, or be eligible for one of five exemptions. To vote by mail, either a driver’s license number or a copy of valid photo ID must be included with the ballot application. Secretary of State Kris Kobach observed elections in Cimarron, Roeland Park, and Wichita. “I’m very pleased with the successful implementation of Kansas’s S.A.F.E. Act,” he said. “Many poll workers and voters were enthusiastic about the changes,” said Kobach, “sharing such comments as ‘It’s long overdue!’” The photo ID security measures have proven to work smoothly. Critics of the tighter procedures have claimed that a large number of Kansans do not have valid identification and thus will be unable to vote. With over 30,000 votes cast under the new requirements, less than one-tenth of one percent of voters did not
bring a photo ID to the polls. (And some of them indicated that they had a valid ID but were making a political statement in protest of the law by not showing it.) Some critics also claimed that the photo ID requirement would suppress voter turnout. But in nearly all of these local elections voter turnout was higher than normal. “The predictions made by critics of the law have been proven incorrect,” said Kobach. “Complying with this law has been easy for Kansas voters. This is not surprising, since carrying a photo ID is part of American life in 2012.” In addition to securing each legal vote, the photo ID has resulted in quicker check-in times. Where polling locations use paper poll books, the ID shows the proper spelling of the voter’s name. Where electronic poll books are used, the driver’s license can be scanned to pull up the voter registration record much faster. For details about the changes in election law, visit www.gotVoterID.com.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, March 15, 2007 Sherri Leonard has been selected as the new Municipal Judge-in-training by the Hugoton City Council March 8, 2007. Thursday, March 14, 2002 Marc Downing earned the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. Marc is the son of Alan and Diane Downing. The ceremony took place March 3, 2002 at the Moscow
United Methodist Church. Thursday, March 12, 1992 The piano students of Cynthia Hancock gave a recital Sunday at the Bethel Friends Church. Mrs. Hancock dedicated her last recital in honor of her father, Aubrey B. Pierce. Thursday, March 18, 1982 The B&B Motel changed hands March 15, according to the owner for ten years,
GIRL SCOUT OBSERVANCE — Members of Girl Scout Troop 141 were presented in observance ceremonies at their regular meeting Friday evening of last week in parlors of the Methodist Church. Presented in formation were front, left to right, Renee Anderson, Laurie Cheatum and Sally Robinson; second row, Racheal Archeleta, Connie Jo Cunningham, Carolyn Henderson, Mary Carlisle, Karen Nordling and My Cherie McEachern; back row, Patsy Baker, Carolyn Chamberlain, Linda Anderson, Kristine Holcomb, Judith Stuart, Rebecca Hanquist, Paula Murray and Cindy Ward. Left is Mrs. B.E. Nordling, leader and
Bur Cox. The new managers of the enterprise is Suresh B. Bha Kpa and his wife Sumidra of Bombay, India. Cox reports he plans to continue in the horse business with his son, Virgil Cox. Kasi Irwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Irwin, was crowned 1982 Liberal “Our Diamond Miss” at the Liberal High School. She performed for her talent a tap
right Mayor G.D. Thompson, who addressed the Scouts by reading a Proclamation citing March 1117 as Girl Scout Week and also the Golden Anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting in the United States. There are now three and a half million girls and adults striving to fulfill their Promise to do their duty to God and country, to help other people at all times and live in accordance to Girl Scout laws of loyalty, honesty, courtesy, cheerfulness, usefulness, kindness and helpfulness to others. Taken from the March 15, 1962 Hugoton Hermes.
dance to “Hello Dolly.” Thursday, March 16, 1972 Five twenty-year charter members of the Lions Club were honored this week. They were Paul Wolf, Roy Bennett, Jake Chilcott, Earl Hutton and Emmett Reardon. Paul Wolf was the first Lion Club president in 1952. Thursday, March 15, 1962 Rickie L. Hamlin, age 11, of Hugoton, has been granted a junior membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph, Mo. Rickie was one of 75 young people in the United States to receive junior membership last month. Thursday, March 13, 1952 Mrs. Raymond Curtis took a group of Moscow girls to Amarillo, Tx., Saturday to attend the Amarillo Globe Spelling Bee. They were Betty Fox, Shirley Bradley, Dreda Suddeth, ZoAnn Curtis and Charlotte Hawley. Avis also took the girls to visit the Amarillo Air Base.
If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
Fourth and fifth grade boys’ Fun Night team included, back row, Jordan Snyder, Trenton Davidson, Clemente Rojo, Luis Jiminez, Matthew Odom and Nolan Megenity and in the front row: J.C. Blakeley, J.J. Gonzalez, Austin Snyder, Reid Brazeal and Timmy Madden.
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We’re committed to providing veterinary care to each and every pet who comes through our door. From routine checkups to surgery, we are equipped to handle your pet’s health care needs. We also offer pet supplies, denistry-teeth cleaning, nail clipping, boarding and grooming.
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2012 Baseball and Softball Clinic 3rd-6th Grade Boys and Girls Baseball Clinic When: March 26th April 2nd, 9th & 16th Time: 3rd-4th: 3:30-4:30/ 5th-6th: 430-5:30 Cost: $5 Each participant will receive a new baseball Softball Clinic When: March 27th April 3rd, 10th & 17th Time: 3rd-4th: 3:30-4:30/ 5th-6th: 430-5:30 Cost: $5 Each participant will receive a new softball
Sign up at Hugoton Recreation Commission Camp will be held at Hartley Field behind Hugoton Recreation Gym
Deadline to sign up March 23rd 211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
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“Notes From Nancy� by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Hoarding If you have ever watched the T.V. show “Hoarders,â€? you have probably thought to yourself, “Wow, I’m glad I’m not like that!â€? But many of us may have hoarding tendencies that just haven’t gone to that extreme. So what makes someone a hoarder? The Mayo Clinic states that hoarding, also known as compulsive hoarding, or compulsive hoarding syndrome, can be a symptom of obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD). However, many people who hoard do not have OCD-related symptoms. Researchers are working to better understand hoarding, and define it as a distinct mental health problem. A hoarder often makes decisions differently than a nonhoarder. People who hoard do not see these characteristics as a problem. That makes it hard to treat the disorder, but treatment can help people who hoard live a safer life. Common characteristics include: • Large accumulations of objects, clothing, papers or any
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kind of possessions beyond apparent necessity or pleasure. • The struggle with parting and letting go of possessions. • A wide range of interests and uncompleted projects. • Feelings of security and comfort to the hoarder from their familiar clutter. • Very few meaningful relationships, and those they have are long term. Risk Factors • Age: Hoarding often starts early in adolescence and becomes worse with age. • Family History: People are more likely to hoard if they had family members who did. • Stressful life events: Some people start to hoard after experiencing a stressful life event they find difficult to cope with, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, eviction, or losing possessions in a fire. • Social Isolation: Often people who hoard are withdrawn from society because they are isolated or lonely. • Perfectionism: People who compulsively hoard are perfectionist. They worry about making the right decision about what should be done with each possession. The process of trying to decide what to do with possessions creates distress, so they avoid making any decision and keep everything instead How Can I Tell if
I Might Be a Hoarder? • Are you saving or collecting more things than you need? • Do you keep collecting things even though your house and storage spaces are full? • Do you find value in things that other people say are not valuable? • When you try to stop collecting things or try to discard objects, do you feel overwhelmed? • Does the fear of losing something "important" pre-
vent you from discarding old stuff? • Does the amount of “stuffâ€? in your house make it hard to sleep, sit, cook, bathe or socialize? • Has anyone expressed concern about all of your “stuff?â€? Solutions Families and friends can be a part of the solution. Hoarding problems will only continue to get worse unless there is an appropriate intervention. The worst thing to do is to go into the hoarder’s home and
clean it up. The hoarder will just revert to old habits, or even worse. Social support needs to be in place to help a hoarder deal with the problems. Be patient. The problem didn’t happen overnight. It takes time to learn new skills and strategies for coping with a hoarding disorder. Effective treatment can take up to a year, not to mention the long-term support needed to keep a hoarder from falling back into old habits.
coaching skills to consider: • Listen without making a judgement. • Treat people who hoard as you would like to be treated, with respect and dignity. • Focus on the person’s good qualities, not the mess. • Recognize small steps of progress in eliminating clutter. • Remember that coaches help shape decisions so they are easier to make; they do not make the decisions for the hoarder.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1996 Champion Home in Rolla, 3 bedroom/2 full bath with large remodeled kitchen, on 3 city lots with unattached 26’x40’ shop. Asking $50,000.00. Call Darrell at 620-453-0626 or 620-453-2041. (tfc1) --------------FOR SALE: Cattle panels and stock panels. Call 5447087. (2p9) --------------FOR SALE: 7 Prom dresses available. Variety of colors and sizes, see at Creative Specialties 620-544-7694.(2p10) ---------------
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PUBLIC NOTICE Will and Testament of Vivian R. Smith dated January 24, 2003, praying that said Last Will and Testament be admitted to probate in Pawnee County. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto or, if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law. Demands not thus exhibited shall be forever barred. Reed Peters, Special Administrator Ronald D. Smith SMITH, BURNETT & LARSON, L.L.C Attorney for Special Administrator
PUBLIC NOTICE
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 weeds declared noxious are: field bindweed, musk thistle, Johnsongrass, bur ragweed, Canada thistle, sericea lespedeza, leafy spurge, hoary cress, quack grass, Russian knapweed, kudzu and pignut. . N/A and N/A is/are County Option Noxious Weed/Weeds declared noxious by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County. 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
(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR
522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!
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612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The Hugoton Cemetery District is offering for sale a 2010 John Deere EZ-Trac, 18.5 HP, 42” cut Riding Lawn Mower with mulch kit. The mower has 322 hours of use. The mower can be seen at the Hugoton Cemetery Sexton’s shed. Sealed bids must be received by Monday, March 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Bids may be delivered to City Hall at 631 S. Main, mailed to PO Box 788, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or emailed to thicks@pld.com. (2c10) ---------------
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 16th day of April, 2009, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Louise Gossett, as Petitioner in the estate of the abovenamed decedent, named in the Last
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928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg 515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for deLot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for tails! details!!
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This 5 bedroom 2 story home comes with 55.88 acres of dryland farm ground, several outbuildings and corrals. The home is all electric with 2 new heat and air conditioning systems. Call for more information.
SOLD
Lots in Spikes Addition
ACCEPTING BIDS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath. New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.
SOLD
Consignments are due by March 15 to be included on the sale bill
Case No. 09-PR-19
1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.
1017 S. Washington St. -Beautiful 3 BR, 1 BA starter home with oversized garage. Home is equipped with Pinnacle alarm system.
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-8445, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN R. SMITH Deceased
204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3 BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence, shed, 1 car attached and 2 car detached garage. Great location. To view this must see call Angie today! Agent owned!
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More
K IWA N IS A U C TION March 30 & 31, 2012
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE
TAKING CONSIGNMENTS
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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 Dept. 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 SW 9th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, 66612.
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GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE: Friday, March 9, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 306 W . Ninth, Bed, Two Mattresses, Baby Crib, Stroller, Table, Chairs, Four-Wheeler, High Chair, BB Gun, Fish Tank With Fish, Washer, Dryer, Toaster Oven, Microwave, Lots More! --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 407 S. Jefferson, Lots of Baby Items, Men’s and Women’s Clothing, Household Items ---------------
THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Commercial Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds, Dishwasher, Microwave, Shop Vac, 3 TVs, Piano, Bedding, Kitchen Stuff, Lots of Christmas Stuff, Men’s Women’s and Kids’ Clothes and Lots Lots More! --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 625 Main, Tools, Clothing, Furniture and Various Other Items ---------------
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available. For more information call Shelli at 620492-3698 (tfc40)
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To anyone who wants manure for their garden, etc. Pickup 1 Mile North of Tarbet Ready-Mix on Washington
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service
Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
Teri’s Signs & Designs Windows, Trucks, Vehicles, Walls, Signs, Banners, Car Tags
620-541-1077
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LAWN PRO
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Frankie Thomas, owner
Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton
tim’s concrete & construction Timothy Martinez - Owner Office - 620-931-0300 Cell - 620-640-4814
(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
Email: timsconcrete@hotmail.com www.tims-construction.com
Se habla español (4c10)
Nicole Crites, Licensed
Marriage & Family Therapist 620.544.4357 1026 S. Main Hugoton, KS
SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182
if no answer, leave message (tfc48)
Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/thehugotonhermes
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Will Schnittker
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------
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Brown & Dupree Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent Darrin Hewitt, Agent 601 S. Main 544-4331
613 S. Main, P.O. Box 610, Hugoton, KS 67951
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Junior Troop #174 includes left to right, Bridget Aguilera, Caitlin Kiley, Trinity McPhillips, Vallery Persing, Kristi Aguilera,
Felecia Beard, Lorie Martin and Mikayla Aguilera.
Daisy Troop #53 includes, front row left to right, Jewels Kraisinger, Nadija Ochoa, Hanna Randle and Julienne Salazar; and in the back row, Margo Shelton, Lyla
Evans, Kaitlin Ochoa, Lakota Persing, Tala Eckert and Erica Salazar. Not pictured are Bianca Hernandez, Ava Skinner and Gianna Vos.
Daisy Troop #53 Leader: Margo Shelton
Co-Leader: Erica Salazar
Gianna Vos, Lyla Evans, Julienne Salazar, Kaitlin Ochoa, Jewels Kraisinger, Hanna Randle, Lakota Persing, Nadija Ochoa, Bianca Hernandez, Tala Eckert and Ava Skinner
Junior Troop #174 Leader: Kristi Aguilera Co-Leader: Lorie Martin Helper: Mikayla Aguilera Trinity McPhillips, Caitlin Kiley, Vallery Persing, Bridget Aguilera and Felecia Beard
Brownie Troop #45 Leader: Margo Shelton Brownie Troop #45 includes, back row, Margo Shelton, Kyra Shelton and Abby
Nichols and in front are Reygan Kiley, Aubrey Brechbuhler and Brooke Topliss.
K-C Oil Co. &
Main Street Laundry 612 E 11th • Hugoton
281 S. Main St. 544-4660
Aubrey Brechbuhler, Abby Nichols, Brooke Topliss, Reygan Kiley and Kyra Shelton
Dillco Fluid Services Inc 513 West 4th Street Hugoton 544-2929
1026 S. Main 620-544-8011
The Crop Insurance Specialists
Don Beesley, Agent
Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider
Mike Willis Seed Sales Customer Service: 888-890-5554 Emergency Assistance: 800-694-8989
Pate Agency, LP
544-7333 Fax • 544-8333
Linda Sheffield and Dennis Hageman Licensed Agents Kerry Hittle, Customer Service 606 S. Main Hugoton Office 620-544-4455 • Toll-Free 800-232-6084
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