The
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 Volume 129, Number 9 20 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
History has been made! Two Hugoton teams earn trip to the 2016 4A Division II State Basketball Tournament
Hugoton’s Eagles celebrate their Sub-State win Saturday night by hoisting the plaque they received. The Eagles will face Garnett-
Anderson County Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A Hugoton boys’ team hasn’t been to State in 65 years, since 1951. Congratulations Boys!!!
The 2015 State Champs claim a 2016 Sub-State Championship Saturday night after winning over the Holcomb Longhorns 62-28. The girls will play Wednesday, March 9 against Wichita
Collegiate at 6:30 p.m. in Emporia. Girls’ and Boys’ State tournament brackets are available at kshsaa.org. Congratulations Girls!!!!!
Catie LeNeve to compete at Miss Kansas Catie LeNeve, daughter of Joe and Lisa LeNeve of Hugoton, is officially heading to the Miss Kansas pageant at Pratt in June! She earned the privilege of competing in the prestigious contest thanks to her recently acquired title of Miss Midwest. Catie won Miss Midwest February 20 at Baser-Linwood High School in Baser. She is currently a senior at Liberal High School. Catie began her pageant journey to Miss Kansas with the Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen Pageant in Pratt in 2014 as a sophomore in high school. She
Catherine LeNeve placed in the top ten there, and the drive to Miss Kansas was underway! Catie competed in Miss
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 14-18 Old Man Winter just might be heading for the door – although he may decide to hang around for a while longer; after all, this is Kansas. But even when he is gone, Kansans will still have to contend with Mother Nature and her annual “In like a lion” arrival that heralds severe weather season, bringing with it the potential for
tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail and flooding. To remind Kansans to be prepared, Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation Friday, February 26 designating March 14-18 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. During the week, the Continued to page 8
Liberal, but didn't snag the crown. Fortunately, she didn't quit there, and opted to participate in the sweeps competition at Baser. “I keep going and I’m determined. If I don’t win something, I’m not just going to quit, I’m going to keep trying,” Catie asserted. “One thing that kept me going was the girls – they’re so genuine and nice and they’re not just preppy and only in it for the crown, they’re really in it to help make a difference in the community and truly have good mindsets." Catie has a personal passion for her platform for Miss Kansas which is “Changing Minds: Mental Health Awareness”. She is excited to change the stigmas associated with mental illness, and to help others who struggle with the stereotypes of mental illness. The possibility of some scholarship money is also pretty enticing, as Catie remarked, "...nowadays, who says no to free money for college?” The Miss Kansas pageant will take place in Pratt in June, and promises to be a fun-filled week. Catie is looking for girls ages five to twelve from the community who are interested in being Sunflower Princesses and Continued to page 3
Aiden has mastered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. For his hard work, he received his very own Clifford Dictionary. Outstanding work Aiden! Congratulations!
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, March 7, 2016 with Commissioners Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson all present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Tron Stegman sat in on the meeting.
CORRECTION
Moscow Forensics teammates Freddy and JJ Gonzalez display the medals they earned after earning the State Champions title in Improvised Duet Acting. Congratulations!
In last week’s Hermes, public offices up for election incorrectly included County Commissioner District 1. Only Districts 2 and 3 will be on the ballot this year. County Commissioner District 1 will be included on the 2018 ballot in two years. Commissioners’ seats being vacated are those of Dave Bozone and Pat Hall. Tron Stegman and Carol Lee Burrows have filed for the District 3 spot, and Pat Hall has filed for re-election in the District 2 seat. For information about voting in Kansas, please visit voteks.org for voting locations and important dates.
City Council begins Environmental Code Hearings The Hugoton City Council met March 7, 2016 at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden and councilmen Shannon Crawford, Frankie Thomas, Jason Teeter, Dan Corpening and Dean Banker. Also present at the meeting were Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, Toby Kehn, Brad Musgrove, Bernard Smith, Ralph Sittingdown, Andy Farmer, Amanda Randle, Patricia Phillips, Katrina
Phillips and Lynnete Phillips. The council approved the minutes of February 8, 2016. They also approved the February municipal judge’s report. City Inspector Josh Grubbs reported some of the building projects in progress are Matt Esarey’s garage at 1605 Jefferson and Dan Corpening’s garage located at 705 1/2 S. Jackson. Brad Musgrove brought in the City of Hugoton insurance renewal proposal. After some discussion, the policy along with a Cyber Liability addition was approved by the council. Chamber of Commerce board member Toby Kehn requested the city to increase their chamber
membership to a $1,000 Gold Membership. The council voted to approve this membership. City Attorney Tate began the Environmental Code Hearings. The first was for the Ralph Sittingdown property located at at 215 S. Main Street. City Inspector Grubbs showed the council photos of the property in violation of City Code Section 8-708 of the Environmental Code. Grubbs then showed photos of the progress Sittingdown has made on the property. Tate stated Sittingdown has been working almost non-stop to alleviate this problem. Tate recommended, based upon
The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda included Bills / Richard Vertrees at 8:30; Tony Martin and Rick Hanson with HSW Energy at 9:30; Jack Rowden at 10:00; Paula Rowden at 10:30; Greg Wellbrock at 11:00; Neal Gillespie at 11:30; and Lunch at 12:00. When this reporter arrived, Commissioners
were visiting about the price of natural gas. It is reported to be $1.60 - the lowest it has been in one hundred years. The subject came up of the money given to the golf course four years ago for expanding the course. The enlarging of the golf course has not been done, and it seems that it might not be extended in the near future. It was questioned if this money can
be taken back. Rodney Kelling came to check in for the EMS/Fire Departments. He said he located a possibility of a demo-ambulance. It would be a big savings in the cost and almost like new. He shared the details. Rodney told of some equipment being donated to his department as well as some they bought at an extra cheap cost. Joe D.
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Obituaries
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ March 9 - Hugoton Lady Eagles will face Wichita-Collegiate at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue in Emporia, during the Class 4A Division II State Basketball tournament at 6:30 p.m. March 10 - Hugoton Eagles will face Garnett-Anderson County at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue in Emporia, during the Class 4A Division II State Basketball tournament at 6:30 p.m. March 9 - 12 - Girls and Boys State Basketball at Emporia. March 16 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. March 18 -Last day to submit colored picture to the Hugoton Hermes for the annual Easter Coloring Contest. Turn in at 522 S. Main in Hugoton. March 19 - Pioneer Communications will have their annual meeting for members of the Telephone Association at 10:30 a.m. in the South Room of the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. Lunch will be served. - Legislative Update with Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. - Annual Health Fair at the Walker Auditorium at the Grant County Civic Center from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, sponsored by Pioneer Telephone and Pioneer Electric. March 20 - Community Worship Service, at Bethel Friends
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, February 29, 2016 • Suspicious Person, 600 Block of Copperstone, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, Parsons Fields, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person, 500 Block of South Monroe, Spoke to subject, Officer Crane Tuesday, March 1, 2016 • Fire Alarm, 1200 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, March 2, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 1000 Block of South Washington, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, 1700 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Thursday, March 3, 2016 • Welfare Check, 500 Block of French, Subjects Moved, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, March 5, 2016 • Hit & Run, 600 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Officer Crane • Loud Music Complaint, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 400 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Officer Crane
Church at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Israel Franco will speak. The event is hosted by the Stevens County Church Ministerial Association. March 21 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. March 28 - Deadline to submit your idea for the 2016 Stevens County Fair. Submit entries to the Sv. Co. Fair Association, PO Box 356, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email to stvn fair@pld.com. Include your name and address. April 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. April 5 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. April 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. April 12 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.
Kevin West The death of Kevin Glenn West of Wichita has been learned. Kevin passed from this life Monday, February 29, 2016 at College Hill Nursing and Rehab in Wichita after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 48.
Born July 18, 1967 in Ulysses, he was the son of Herschel and Joy West. Kevin attended Ulysses schools and worked at various trades after high school until he found his calling as a carpenter. He worked in southwest Kansas on commercial and residential projects. In 1985 he married Amy Clampett and had two children with her. In 2007, he married Melissa Knox in Satanta. Melissa and Kevin lived in Satanta until they relocated to Wichita for cancer treatment.
Longtime Hugoton resident Avis Cecelia Norton passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her residence in Hugoton. She was 77.
The daughter of Lee Roy Craig and the former Nellie P. Carlile, she was born December 14, 1939 in Texas County, Ok. October 14, 1974, Avis and Linzey Norton were married in Clayton, N.M. Avis was a lady with a big heart who helped people even when she couldn’t afford to help herself, and she made sure to always have a Pepsi
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The son of Roy Lee Withrow and the former Sarah Jane Smith, he was born June 30, 1937 at Elkhart. October 16, 1960, Richard and Billie McKnight were united in marriage in Clayton, New Mexico. Mr. Withrow was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Guymon, Ok. Dick served in the United States Navy. He worked for Panhandle Eastern/Duke for 38 years. He enjoyed Iron Art, horses and fishing. Survivors include wife Billie Withrow of Hugoton; son Richard Withrow Jr. and wife Cyndi of Kanopolis; three daughters, Linda Darlene Kapple and husband Dave of The Woodlands, Tx., Lacinda
Jean Chance and Cindy of Elkhart and Deborah Kay Withrow of Salina; two brothers, Bud Withrow and wife Betty of Maryville, Ca. and Paul Withrow and wife Debbie of Bend, Or.; his sister Rosalind Coen and husband Roger of Vancouver, Wa.; eight grandchildren, Natasha Humphrey and husband Jeremy, Krista Guenther and fiancé Jared, Samantha Withrow, Thomas Withrow, Amanda Drake and husband Josh, Sarah Osborne and husband Mike, Nicholas Kapple and Douglas Kapple; five great grandchildren, Connor Humphrey, Evan Humphrey, Desmond Guenther, Calli Koski and Camrie Koski; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Withrow was preceded in death by his parents; brother Samuel Withrow; and sister Ruth Turkovich. Graveside services were attended Tuesday afternoon, March 8 at Elkhart Cemetery with Pastor Billy Martin and Rev. Richard Martin presiding. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for First Assembly of God in Guymon and St. Catherine’s Hospice. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Death has claimed the life of Joseph Keith “Joe” Fisher. Mr. Fisher passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was 58.
He was born November 14, 1957 at Portland, Or., the son of Gene Fisher and the former Beverly Pierson. He graduated from Guymon High School in 1976. Joe was self employed working in the plumbing, heating and air industry and had also been a truck driver. September 1, 1994, Joe married Linda Hickey Urwin
She was born March 3, 1921 in Moscow, the daughter of James Elliott Wright and the former Mary Ann
Dickson. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1938. From 1939 until 1941 she attended Dodge City Junior College and in 1965 she graduated from Fort Hays State with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education. She had taught school for 32 years teaching in Country Schools, Moscow and Hugoton Grade Schools. Mrs. DeWitt was a member of the NEA, or National Education Association. Life member of the DKG-Beta Sigma Chapter, Life member of the VFW Aux Post 5391, Silver Haired Legislator, served as Speaker Pro Tem – House Leader, held several offices in the Federated Woman’s Club and was the Recreation Manager of the Hugoton Senior Center. Faye loved dancing and
teaching other people to dance. She was an avid reader and loved her flower gardens. She always loved to travel to her favorite places like Alaska and Australia. She also enjoyed antiques and collectables, needle work, Jigsaw and Cross word puzzles. Survivors include her son Dennis Pearce of Wichita; two daughters, Lois Ann Zimmerman and husband Doug of Beaver, Ok. and Carolyn Sue Lepper and husband Richard of Liberal; her brother Jerry Wright and wife Regina of Lubbock, Tx.; sister Nina Smith of Hutchinson; her companion and dance partner Wendell Ferguson; four grandchildren, Debbie and husband Eugene, David and wife Susie, Charlene, and Becky; seven great grandchildren, Miranda, Shanae,
Stephanie, JJ, Malcom, Heather and Michael; nine great great grandchildren, Mya, Malcom Jr., Jaelyn, Olivia, Noah, Aiden, Kinley, Jaxson and Evelyn; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. Faye was preceded in death by her parents; brother James Elliot Wright; and two sisters, Mary Belle Tomson and Nell Fox. Memorial services were attended Wednesday morning, March 9 at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Inurnment followed at the Moscow Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
at Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jason Urwin and wife Tammy of Sublette and Kenny Urwin and wife Peggy of Brantford, ONT, Canada; his daughter Meghan Urwin of Sublette; father Gene Fisher of Guymon, Ok.; three sisters, Donna Henden of Canby, Or. and Catherine Markin and Becky Lonctot both of Portland, Or.; and four grandchildren, Amanda Beaman, Michael Urwin, Jordan Urwin and Bryce Urwin. Joe was preceded in death by his mother. A Celebration of Life was attended Friday, March 4 at the Mary Frame Park Building. Memorial contributions may be given to his family in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Opal Smith Word has been received of the death of Norma Opal Smith. Mrs. Smith passed from this life Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was 84.
Faye DeWitt Former Hugoton resident Faye DeWitt, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 in Yuma, Az. She was 94.
for you. Avis was very strong in her beliefs and a hard worker. She will be missed. Survivors include her son Bruce Norton of Hugoton; brother Fred Craig and wife Sandy of Woodward, Ok.; her sister Neva Day of Tyrone, Ok.; granddaughter Kathryn Bowls; and many other relatives and friends. Avis is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother William Craig; and five sisters, Emmalee Wriston, Mallie Craig, Pauline Rodkey, Ruthie Fields and Doris Gaut. Graveside services were attended Wednesday afternoon, March 9 at the Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Heath Kelley presiding. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for the Family. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951.
Joseph “Joe” Fisher
Richard Withrow Sr. Friends and family gathered Tuesday afternoon to remember and honor Richard Leroy Withrow Sr. Mr. Withrow passed from this life Friday, March 4, 2016 his residence. He was 78.
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Kevin found comfort in reading the Bible, memorizing scripture and witnessing for the Lord. He loved to fish and watch Nascar. He also enjoyed racing at Dirtona Race Track in Hugoton and other tracks in the surrounding area. Kevin loved to tease and kept the staff at the Nursing and Rehab Center laughing. He is survived by his wife Melissa of their home; sons, Brian West and fiancée Bailey of Haysville and Brady West and wife Karissa of Winfield; his five grandchildren; mother Joy West of Hugoton; brother Dwayne West of Hugoton; sister Paula Shapland of Ulysses; and his nieces and nephews. Kevin is preceded in death by his father Herschel West; brother Ricky West; and grandson Brian Allen West Jr. Memorial services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Eastern Star Chapel in Wichita and March 17 at the Satanta Baptist Church in Satanta. Inurnment will be in the Ulysses Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Amercian Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice.
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Born March 11, 1931 at Leedey, Ok., Norma Opal Vaughn was the daughter of Willie S. Vaughn and the former Gladys E. Foster. She was a 1949 graduate of Liberal High School. In 1950 she began a 29 year career with Bell Telephone as a telephone operator and switch board connector. She later worked for National Beef Packing Company as a trimmer for 22 years. February 5, 1956, she married Lawrence James Smith in Clayton, N.M. Lawrence passed away just six months ago, September 5, 2015. She was also pre-
ceded in death by her three brothers, Lester Vaughn, Oscar Vaughn and James Vaughn; and sister Carolyn Warren. Mrs. Smith was a dedicated member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She loved being a mother and was very self sacrificing always giving to others. Opal loved to walk at both the SCCC Wellness Center and at Southwest Medical Center. She was a member of the 5,000 mile walker club. She would be greeted by many people and students and always remembered their names. Opal is survived by one daughter, Brenda Cordova and husband Herman of Liberal; sister Bette Penner of Fairview, Ok.; and two grandchildren, Anthony Cordova of Fort Worth, Tx. and Stephanie Cordova of Dallas, Tx. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, March 5 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Bill Prater presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Opal Smith Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
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Kansas Republicans vote at Caucus The Kansas Republican Presidential Caucus was in Ulysses Saturday, March 5. It was conducted at 102 sites in Kansas and one in St. Louis, Mo. Over 81,000 people sought to vote in the Kansas Republican Caucus. The turnout in 2012 was about 30,000. Some locations saw an increase of four to five times their 2012 turnout. Stevens County and Grant County Caucus initial results from 489 credentialed voters were Cruz with 232 votes; Trump with 144; Kasich with 52; Rubio with 52 votes and
Carson with eight. There was one uncommitted, and there were also 47 Provisional Ballots. The statewide initial results were Cruz - 35,207; Trump - 17,062; Rubio 12,189; Kasich - 7,795; Carson - 511; Bush - 78; Fiorina - 32 and Uncommitted - 242. Provisional Ballots were 6,200. These will be moved to the state party office, from caucus sites and the staff will determine which of these ballots should be counted, and the vote total will be added to the initial numbers. Provisional ballots usually break
out the same as counted votes. There were 3,014 advanced ballots requested and sent out. Approximately 500 have been returned with many more expected in the next week. The cut off was to be post marked on or before March 5. These ballots will be counted next week. About 600 votes were cast at St. Louis. They will be returned to the Topeka office and counted next week. The unofficial delegate allocation of 40 total delegates went to Cruz with 24 delegates; Trump with nine ;
Teen, Sunflower Princess, and the event itself. Catie urged those even remotely interested in pageants to give it a try. “If you’re even slightly interested, go and do it. There are all types of talents and people who compete in this and there’s such a variety so find your niche,”
LeNeve said. “And even if you don’t actually come away with a title, you get experience and interview skills so you’re not terrified at job interviews. You can also get scholarship money!" Congratulations and good luck Catie!
Catie LeNeve Continued from page 1 participating in pageant activities at the Miss Kansas event. If your child is interested, you can contact Catie's mentor Denae Weber at 620440-0850 for more information. You can also visit misskansas.org to find out more about Miss Kansas, Miss Kansas Outstanding
The Lewis family celebrates Dean Lewis’ ninety-third birthday and Gloria Lewis’ ninetyfirst birthday March 3, 2016. Their children all made the trip to celebrate together, including Ed and Cindy Kilbourne of Denver, Co., Janet
and Jerry Campbell from Emporia and Butch and Jackie Lewis of Hugoton. Five grandchildren and five great grandchildren also came to celebrate. Happy birthday Dean and Gloria!
Rubio with six; and Kasich was allotted one delegate. The numbers will be reviewed closely and the vote totals for the provisional, absentee, and St. Louis numbers will be added to the totals and any modification to the delegate allocation will begin. The final results should be released in the next two weeks.
Stevens County Republican voters traveled to Ulysses to vote in the Presidential Caucus. Barbara and Garland Beeks show their ID in order to cast their vote.
City Council Continued from page 1 Ralph’s good faith efforts, that this hearing be continued until the next council meeting which is April 11, 2016. The next Environmental Code Hearing was for the Michael Randle property located at 815 and 815 1/2 South Monroe. Because they were not able to serve a personal five day notice, the formal Environmental Code Hearing for the Randle property will be scheduled for April 11, 2016. The Patricia Phillips property at 509 E. Fifth Street was the next Environmental Code Hearing. Because she had made significant progress, the Environmental Code Hearing will be April 11, 2016. The Environmental Code Hearing for the Don Phillips property located at 1205 S. Madison was next. The city inspector showed photos of the property, showing where they were in violation of the city code. The council voted to approve the resolution stating this property was in violation of Section 8-708 and the property owners had failed to request a hearing. At the end of 20 days after this resolution is passed, the city is author-
ized to abate these conditions causing these violations. The city will bring in equipment to correct these violations and the costs will be attached to the property’s tax statement. The Andy Farmer property located at 516 W. Ninth Street was the next Environmental Code Hearing. Several letters had been sent to Farmer, stating the violations. After showing the city council photos of the violations, City Attorney Tate recommended the council to pass a resolution indicating this property is in violation of city code Section 8-708 and the owners did not request a hearing. This resolution will authorize the city inspector and other agents of the city to abate the conditions causing these violations. At the end of 20 days after passing this resolution, the city will correct the conditions of these violations and the costs of this operation will be attached to the property’s tax statement. The city council voted to pass this resolution. Next on the council’s agenda was an offer from American Tower Corporation, asking if the city wants
to give American Tower a perpetual easement on the tower they have on city property or if they could have a lease extension for 30 years. The council voted to leave the lease agreement as it currently is. The council approved the motion to re-appoint Charles Wagner to the KMEA Board. Paul Nordyke brought in a bid to replace a tractor and mower. Their current equipment is 20 years old. The model 6135E tractor costs $71,700 and the flex mower costs $16,750 making a total of $88,450. The council voted to approve the purchase. Jason Teeter representing the Tourism Board requested $1,000 for the High Plains Music Fest and $500 for the “Annie, Get Your Guns” project. The council approved this request. Police Chief Leslie reported that three weeks ago, they had their training in the usage of tasers. All city police officers are now certified to carry in-use tasers. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be April 11, 2016.
to bill the city half the expenses for the dispatching services starting with the city’s new budget. Paula Rowden from the Health Department was next on the agenda. She brought in a proposed service agreement for the heat and air system. This provides services for the system in the spring and fall. This was agreed to and the contract was signed. Commissioners suggested Paula investigate whatever cuts she would be able to make to her budget so they will not have to decide. Paula assured them she has been working on doing that. A suggestion had been made to change the courthouse employees to a four day a week plan. This was discussed and it was agreed that this would not really save that much as the employees are on salary and tempera-
tures would not change that much. Also people will not appreciate the courthouse being closed whatever day of the week was picked. Stevens County Appraisers, Greg Wellbrock and Tom Fuhrmann came in. They talked about the county valuations. Statements have been mailed out and may be appealed. They visited for sometime with the Commis-
sioners. Neal Gillespie finished the agenda. He came to talk about a possible business interested in buying a lot in the Stevens County Industrial near Thriftway. Commissioners agreed to negotiate on the lot with all the gas lines running under it if the whole lot will be purchased. Meeting adjourned.
Continued from page 1 asked about checking the sirens in Moscow. Tron asked about the possibilities of text notifications for severe weather etc. Rodney told of the program he had visited with the Commissioners about at an earlier meeting. He explained all other possibilities this program can be used for. It was agreed this might need to be looked into more.
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Tony Martin was present so he wanted to talk about drug testing while Rodney was still present. The person doing the testing was scheduled to come in at 2:00 p.m. This would cause the road and bridge employees to miss a half day of work for each person involved. Tony would like to have this time changed in the future. Rodney said the lady has to travel a long distance so this time is pretty necessary unless a motel stayover would be paid for. She also does the testing for other towns along her route at the same time. They need to visit with her. It was decided to check with Stevens County Hospital about doing the testing. These tests are required for CDL purposes with DOT. Motion was made and passed to pay the bills and minutes were accepted. Ted Heaton came in. He talked about the dispatch budget. He said he will be coming in until the budget hearing in July talking about this. He thinks it should be changed back to where the city pays 50% again. He has the paperwork and records showing when this was changed to where the city only pays 30%. He left to go get the records. Tony Martin gave the report for Road and Bridge. He told of the prices for asphalt materials being down. This will help some. He said the signs are ready for the road, that will not be built, south of Main Street. Tony asked about funding for the sealing of the Moscow airstrip. He also talked about exchanging services with Grant County. Insurance needs to be checked into. Rick Hanson, Jim Betts, Kirk Heger and Tron Stegman came to talk to the Commissioners about right-of-ways
for HSW (Hugoton Southwest) Energy crossings. HSW is a public utility that will be providing gas to irrigators and a few homes also. A lengthy detailed discussion followed. This ended with a motion, that passed, to allow very limited right-of-ways immediately in front of the homes with a map of the pipeline to be attached to the minutes. This keeps the line out of the yards. The Commissioners would also like to see the letters of notification to each of these homes. Jack Rowden was next on the agenda. He was there representing Citizens State Bank. Some papers needed to be signed. While there, Commissioners also talked to Jack about the golf course and possibly getting the money back from the golf course. Jack said the land for the expansion had been purchased already but no solid plans had been made since then. The money should be untouched. It was suggested that maybe the land should be sold. Ted came back in so Commissioners asked him to come talk with Jack present. It was in 2005 that it was changed to where the city only pay 30%. The paperwork showed the numbers and the letter. This all led to another long discussion. It was suggested that the cost be figured by population which would lead to the city paying even more than 50%. Ted pointed out the letter said other entities were using the dispatching including game wardens and highway patrol. This is not true. The City of Moscow does not use the dispatch service either. The only ones using the dispatch are the Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, EMS and Fire. After a lot more discussion, motion was made and passed
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Community Worship Service
Hosted by the Stevens County Church Ministerial Association - SCCMA
Sunday, March 20 6:00 p.m. Bethel Friends Church
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Speaker: Pastor Israel Franco Please bring finger foods for a time of fellowship after the service. An offering will be taken for the SCCMA benevolent and scholarship fund. Please prayerfully consider contributions for this ministry.
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Paden Cornelsen tries for a two pointer against Holcomb during the Sub-State finals Saturday evening at Goodland.
Three wins and still charmed: Eagles triumph again
The Hugoton Eagles clinched a spot in Emporia Saturday night after they came out on top in the title game. The Eagles engineered a come from behind win to defeat the defending 2015 state champions, Holcomb Longhorns. Hugoton and Holcomb have battled each other three Each times this season. game has gone to the wire as the Eagles and the Longhorns have given their all to win the game. And, both teams’ fan bases have shown great support to cheer on their favorite basketball team. Holcomb sprinted out to an early lead over Hugoton in the first quarter of play at the Max Jones Field House in Goodland. Tony Kinser and Parker Titus combined for five points to help the Eagles stay close to the Longhorns. Kinser had a turnaround basket for two points, while Titus swished a three point shot seconds before the end of the opening quarter. As the second quarter began, Holcomb had forged an early lead over Hugoton by the score of 18 – 10. However, the Eagles fought back to be within one point of the Longhorns at the 5:40 mark of the
period. Colby Korf was responsible for this as he hit a three pointer to close the scoring gap by Holcomb. Later, Kinser hit a two pointer and then converted on a free throw attempt. At the half, Hugoton trailed Holcomb by the score of 22 – 26. After the half time intermission, the game swung more towards Holcomb as they increased their lead over Hugoton by 11 points. Zack Leininger had a very emphatic two pointer and he was also fouled, then he converted the free throw attempt. This seemed to energize the team and show Holcomb that they were in for a heated contest. Yet, Holcomb pushed further ahead of the Eagles as the game was entering the late stages of the third quarter. The score at this point was Holcomb with 41 points to the Eagles who had 27 points with only 3:47 left in the third. The triple threat of Titus, Korf, and Kinser managed to hit some buckets to erase the Longhorn 14 point lead down to a five point lead in the last 3:47 of the period. The Eagles narrowed the Longhorns lead to one point when Manuel Mendez hit a two pointer with 5:30 left in
Eagles pull together to defend the basket against the Holcomb team Saturday night during the final game.
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the game. Kinser, Titus and Leininger all hit two pointers to keep a three point lead over Holcomb. It was still anyone’s game until Mendez used his speed to steal the ball on a Holcomb out of bounds possession. Mendez raced from near midcourt to grab the pass from out of bounds as it bounced off of the floor. This was very crucial in the game as the Eagles took the opportunity to build their lead over Holcomb. The Hugoton Eagles defeated the Holcomb Longhorns for the third and final time this season by the score of 59 – 51. The Eagles won the Class 4A Division II Sub-State Title in Goodland. They joined the Lady Eagles who had won their title game earlier that evening. Parker Titus led the Eagles with 18 points, which included going nine for ten from the free throw line. Colby Korf had 12 points and four assists. Tony Kinser had 11 points and six rebounds. Wade Heger scored nine points for the Eagles. Zack Leininger had seven points and eight rebounds. Manuel Mendez had two points and
three steals for Hugoton. Coach Korf said, “I just told the team that they showed a tremendous amount of heart and resiliency tonight and that I was so proud of each and every one of them. To come back from a 14 point deficit late in the third quarter, and find a way to win just tells you so much about these guys. They believe in themselves and in each other. I told them to enjoy this, because they have earned it, and to come in ready to work Monday because we have three more games to win.” Hugoton will play their next game at the state basketball tournament in Emporia. They will play against Garnett-Anderson County Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. The game will b at White Auditorium. If successful the Eagles next possible games will be Friday at 8:15 p.m., then on to the Finals Saturday at 6:15 p.m. Please show your support for the Eagles whether you travel to Emporia or root them on from home. This is a great group of players that do their best to exemplify sportsmanship and Eagle Pride.
The Lady Eagles’ defense swarms around a Holcomb player during the Sub-State finals Saturday.
HHS ladies claim Sub-State title
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles surround a Colby player, trying for a turnover. The ladies won the game Thursday by 30 points, 57-27.
Thursday, March 10 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Boys’ State in Emporia at White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Avenue. Friday, March 11 - HS Basketball -4A Division II Boys’/Girls State in Empo-
HHS’s famous Rowdy Crowd cheers on the Eagles during SubState action. The group was recently recognized as one of the top ten student sections by KWCH’s Catch It Kansas.
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The Lady Eagles battled the Holcomb Lady Longhorns in the title game at Sub-State last Saturday night. Hugoton took over from the very beginning of the game and kept their lead until the end of the contest. In the first quarter, the Lady Eagles built their lead by attacking on offense and locking down on defense to gain an advantage over their opponent. Katy Heger hit a three pointer early in the game to put her team up on the scoreboard. Later, Amy Scott drove to the basket and made a two pointer. Also, she was fouled during the shot and converted her free throw to successfully complete the three point play. The Lady Eagles opened up the second quarter with an impressive 19-4 lead over Holcomb. During the period, the Lady Eagles more than doubled their scoring output of the first quarter. Katy Heger had a pair of two pointers before the half to add to Hugoton’s lead. Hugoton was in control of the title game at half with a comfortable advantage with a 40 – 12 score. With the precision of a clock, the Lady Eagles reached their 30 point lead over their opponent early in the third quarter. This landmark happened at the 5:37
mark of the third period. Heger and Scott contributed a three pointer and a two pointer, respectively. The fourth quarter had a milestone as Amy Scott hit her thousandth career point. The Lady Eagles went on to clinch the Sub-State title and earn their third trip to the Kansas High School State Tournament in as many years. Heger had 22 points and five rebounds for the Lady Eagles. Scott and Brooklyn
Amy Scott brings the ball up the court during the Sub-State finals Saturday night. The Lady Eagles ended with a win and a well-earned trip to State this coming weekend.
Harper scored 16 points and 15 points for Hugoton, respectively. Dallie Hoskinson scored three points and had six assists for her team. JoHanna Rawlins, Rebecca Johnson and Laney Hoskinson all had two points each for the Lady Eagles. Coach Gillen said, “Any time you win your sub state and get the opportunity to play in a state tournament it is very special. We have had the unique opportunity to do it three years in a row. It had been over 20 years since the girls’ program had been to the State tournament just three years ago, so for these girls to do it three years in a row is an amazing accomplishment. We are very excited to compete in the State tournament next week, but we know every game is very difficult and that we will have to play at a very high level to have a chance to advance.” The Lady Eagles will open up the State tournament in Emporia against Wichita-Collegiate High School at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. If successful, their second game would be Friday at 6:30 p.m. Then, the Finals will be Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. All of the games will take place at White Auditorium.
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Lady Eagles make quick work of Colby The Hugoton Lady Eagles flew past the Colby Eagles last Thursday, March 3 at the Max Jones Fieldhouse in Goodland. It was the first game of the sub-state tourna-
ment for Hugoton. The first quarter of play had the Lady Eagles building a ten point lead over Colby. At the end of the quarter, the score had Hugoton over
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JoHanna Rawlins is on defense against Colby during Sub-State action in Goodland.
JoHanna Rawlins and Katy Heger execute their offense against Colby last week.
Colby by the score of 19-9. Then, the next quarter had Hugoton doubling their first period points and pushing to 38 on the scoreboard. Dallie Hoskinson contributed to the team as she hit a three pointer before the break at half. The score going into the intermission was the Hugoton Lady Eagles over Colby 38 – 15. As in past games, Hugoton increased their lead over their opponent by 30 points as early as the 4:40 mark of the third quarter. This is the mark of a great team to be able to put up such a large differential in points that early in the game. The final quarter had the Lady Eagles running out the rolling clock to win their way
to the finals Saturday night. The Hugoton Lady Eagles defeated Colby by the score of 57 – 27. Amy Scott led the Lady Eagles with 23 points and four steals. Dallie Hoskinson had 14 points and five steals. Katy Heger had 11 points and four steals. JoHanna Rawlins had five points for the Lady Eagles. Rebecca Johnson and Brooklynn Harper had two points each for Hugoton. Coach Gillen said, “The most important thing right now is that we stay focused on the moment. Every team you play in the post season is trying to keep their season going, so no one is going to go out without a fight. We cannot afford to take any team, or opportunity for granted.”
Lady Eagles show off their ability to pass the basketball no matter where they happen to be on the court.
HHS wins over Colby at Sub-State The Hugoton Eagles started their second season Friday night against Colby at the Sub-State tournament. Hugoton played an all around game that shut down Colby's offense. During the first quarter, the Eagles clamped down on Colby and kept them in single digits. Hugoton's offense split Colby defenders to rack up 14 points during the opening period of play. Tyler Goode was effective on offense as he made several drives to the bucket and was fouled by slower Colby players. Tyler went to the free throw line and successfully sank three out of four free throw attempts. Later in the quarter, Tony Kinser used his reach to lay in two more points for the Eagles. Before the half, A Wade Heger' three pointer swished the nets to add to Hugoton's lead. At the
break, Hugoton was ahead of Colby by the score of 33 - 18. In the third period, Hugoton continued to play great on defense and smart on offense. Tyler Goode made another quick drive to the bucket and once again was fouled in the process. He made another free throw to help his team maintain their lead. Then, Colby Korf took aim from behind the three point line and skillfully put the basketball in the net. Manuel Mendez added a three pointer before the end of the third quarter. Next, Mendez stole the basketball and passed it to Goode who made a layup to push the score to 55 - 31 at the end of three quarters. The Hugoton Eagles finished off their win by keeping Colby on the short side of the scoreboard. Parker Titus rebounded the basketball and
sank a two pointer to bring the Eagles score to 61 points compared to Colby with only 38 points as time was quickly running down. The Hugoton Eagles defeated the Colby Eagles by the score of 65 - 47. Hugoton now awaited their Saturday matchup against Holcomb. It will be their third meeting with the defending 2015 champions. Zack Leininger led the Eagles with 16 points, 11 rebounds and also was perfect going four for four at the free throw line. Colby Korf had 11 points and five assists. Parker Titus had nine points to go along with his three assists. Wade Heger had nine points and five rebounds.
Tyler Goode had seven points, with five of the points earned at the free throw line. Tony Kinser had four points and seven rebounds. Alex Gonzalez and Manuel Mendez had four points and three points, respectively. Carlos Montiel had two points for the Eagles. Coach Korf said, "I told the team that we were now 1-0 and that we needed to keep it going and get another win tomorrow night. It's tough to win in the postseason and it's big anytime you can get a W. Still have some areas that we need to improve on, but I think we will be ready for Holcomb tomorrow night."
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Wade Heger goes in for a layup against Colby during Sub-State action last week. The Eagles are headed to State after defeating Colby and Holcomb.
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USD 210 BOE discusses elementary school repairs
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a special meeting Tuesday, March 1. Members present were Matt Mills, Todd Gayer, Stephanie Heger, Mike Persinger, Dettra Crawford, Paula Rowden and Barry Hittle. Also present were Adrian Howie, Traci Shields, Davonna Daharsh, Tiffany Boxum, Larry Lyder, John Girodat, Scott Strom, Clayton Reitz, Aaron Buys, Arick
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to be done at the elementary school. They discussed the electrical work, air conditioning, water heaters, ceiling tiles and interior finishes along with the windows and lighting fixtures. The group also talked about the asbestos removal in some of the ceilings at the elementary school and the total cost of the process. Mitch Walters of Gilmore and Bell talked to the board. He discussed the process used to acquire bids from financial institutions for the loan on the construction at the elementary school. Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc. turned in the lowest bid at 2.09 percent. The board approved the motion to claim old copiers, gas stoves from the SPED room and a pop machine as surplus items. The board accepted an ice machine donated by Abengoa. The motion to approve the additional spring coaches for middle and high school track and softball passed. The board approved the Engineered Savings Contract with 360 Energy Engineers for a project cost not to exceed $4,130,068, contingent upon attorney approval. The board authorized itself to adopt the resolution entering into the finance agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,485,000 on a term of 15 years at 2.09 percent interest. The board also granted Mr. Howie permission to seek
bids for asbestos removal from Hugoton Elementary School. At the February 15 meeting the board accepted the new hires of Nancy Hernandez as Hugoton Elementary School ESL aide, Marylin Pierce as Substitute Custodian, Eileen Gillespie as Hugoton Middle School/High School contest accompanist and Gwen Lock as Learn and Play Grant helper. Resignations accepted were Makayla Girodat as Hugoton Elementary School library aide, Raquel Juarez-Don Juan as Early Childhood Development Center Pre-K Aide and Jan Kilbourne as Summer Drivers Education only. The meeting adjourned.
Scott Strom and Aaron Buys of 360 Energy Engineering discuss updated construction work at the Hugoton Elementary School. They explained what changes were made after the last meeting with the USD 210 Board of Education at a special meeting March 1. They also talked about the removal of the asbestos in the building.
February Students of the Month for Hugoton Middle School are seventh graders Bryan Cabezas and Karina Rodriguez and eighth
graders Toby McClure and Luis Ramos. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
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BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
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Kansas Division of Emergency Management will urge Kansans to check their emergency kit supplies for their home, office and vehicle, and review their emergency plans to make sure they are prepared for whatever severe weather is thrown our way. Stevens County will be participating in the tornado safety drill Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the drill will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. “It doesn't take a lot of time or a lot of money to ensure you and your family are prepared,” said Angee Morgan, KDEM deputy director. "If you don't already have an emergency kit, start now by buying a few extra batteries and high-energy snacks during your weekly shopping. Throw a change of clothes, an old pair of glasses and a pair of shoes in your kit. “Check your first aid kit and make sure it's complete
and up-to-date,” said Morgan. “Doing a little bit each week makes it easier to prepare for unexpected events, particularly when you get the entire family involved in gathering the supplies and making an emergency plan. “If you don't have a specially - constructed storm shelter or a basement, do you know where the safest place in your home is? Do you know how to safely shut off the gas or electricity? If you become separated, do you have a meeting area? How will you communicate with family members who may not be at home when a disaster hits or your loved ones who will be wondering about your safety? These are the things you will need to think about when making your plan.” Morgan said more information about emergency preparedness and building an emergency kit can be found online at www.ksready.gov. Kansans are also urged to take part in the statewide tor-
nado safety drill Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. across most of the state; Atchison, Doniphan, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte Counties will conduct their drill at 1:30 p.m. Again - if severe weather is imminent for a community, the tornado drill will be postponed until Thursday, March 17 for that community. According to the National Weather Service, the first tornado of 2015 occurred April 2 in Labette County and the last tornado was November 16. Last year, there were 33 days with more than one tornado reported. The most tornadoes reported in one day was 22. In all, there were 126 confirmed tornadoes in the state last year, 85 more than hit the state in 2014. On average, Kansas experiences 96 tornadoes a year. Submitted by the Adjutant General’s Department.
Congressman Huelskamp seeks applications for Military Service Congressman Tim Huelskamp is now taking applications for Military Service Academy nominations. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2016. Congressman Huelskamp has the privilege of nominating a limited number of
young men and women aged 17 to 23 to attend four of the nation's five service academies. The process requires an applicant to have a history of personal discipline and a commitment to his or her school and community. For more information and
to view the application, please visit http://huel skamp.house.gov/ser vices/military-academy-nom inations. You can also call Allison Reed in Congressman Huelskamp's Hutchinson office at 620-665-6138.
Russell Child Development announces workshop Workshop highlighting the link between a child’s neurological development and how educators react to misbehavior—without creating a scene. Russell Child Development Center is pleased to bring for the second year in a row, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to speak with professionals who work with children ages birth to five years. All are invited to the event especially individuals in the following fields: teachers, parents, early intervention/tiny-k staff, early childhood special education, child care providers, home visitors- PAT, EHS, etc., head start staff, nurses, school administration, mental health professionals, WIC staff and counselors. WHERE: Nazarene Church,
2720 Campus Drive Garden City, KS 67846 WHAT: Workshop with KDHE credits (status pending) focusing on the No-Drama Discipline approach to relationships presented by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Best Time Sellers: The WholeBrain Child and No-Drama Discipline. She is a pediatric and adolescent psychotherapist, the Director of Parenting for Mindsight Institute, and the Child Development Specialist at Saint Mark’s School in Altadena, Ca. She
keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators and clinicians all over the world. During this workshop, Dr. Bryson will highlight the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way educators react to misbehavior, providing an effective, compassionate roadmap for dealing with tantrums, tensions and tears—without causing a scene. This opportunity has been made possible for $10.00 to participants. KDHE credits (status pending) and lunch will be provided. For registration or more information, please visit rcdc4kids.org or call 620275-0291 to learn more!
Masons to rededicate cornerstone of State Capitol Building The In celebration of Kansas Masons Day March 18, 2016 National, State and local dignitaries will join the Grand Lodge of Kansas to rededicate the cornerstone of the State Capitol Building. In addition to the rededication, Governor Brownback signed a proclamation making March 18, 2016 Kansas Masons Day, in appreciation and recongition of the Brotherhood’s philanthropic work during more than a century in the Sunflower State. Freemasonry in Kansas was chartered in 1856, five years before Kansas became a state. The organization is a brotherhood fraternity representing fellowship, integrity, leadership, and philanthropy; it is an ideology that early Masons used to help build the state and Kansas State House. October 17, 1866, Masons placed the original cor-
nerstone for the State Capitol. Known for organizing the popular East-West Shrine Bowl band camp that features more than 200 star high school students from across the state, there are nearly 18,000 Kansas Masons representing 225 lodges across the state. A large proponent for cancer research, the Kansa Masons have donated more than 25 million dollars to the University of Kansas Cancer Research Center. University and technical students in Kansas have been the beneficiaries of more than 5 million dollars in scholorships, and the Kansas Masons have pledged another 20 million dollars in new programming to support Kansans and Kansas communities throughout the state. The Kansas Masonic Foundation is a nonprofit 501©(3) foundation benefiting
Southwest Friends of the Arts has been gracing Hugoton stages for several years now, and this year will be no exception! They offer two plays annually, and this spring’s offering will be a tad different, due to the noticeably younger ages of the cast. Hugoton area young people - some quite young - will be presenting “Trash Bags and Pixie Dust” by Alex Parrish April 1-2 at the Memorial Hall. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Early bird tickets are available at a discount from Yardmaster Lawn & Landscape at 221 S. Main in Hugoton until Friday, March 18. Angela Piper will direct the play, and cast members include Morgan Anderson, Lakota Persing, Kaden Moody, Jaelynn Kelley, Nathaniel Eshbaugh, Nicole Piper, Colton Moody, Clayton Grubbs, Whitley Cruz, Tobias Grubbs, Reuben Cruz, Stanton Custer, Kaden Johnson, Kimberly Castro, Carter Moody, Genesis Landa, Dalton Cruz, Cooper Giudicy, Soe Lin Maung, Annha Eshbaugh, Breckyn Salazar, Madeleine Johnson and Jetta Giudicy. All mem-
bers of the cast had to attend a workshop covering theater basics in order to be able to perform in this play. Southwest Friends of the Arts is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from ticket sales go toward purchasing costumes and set pieces, as well as a scholarship to be awarded to a local graduate.
Kansans and Kansas communities. The foundation was founded in 1966 to encourage philanthropy from Kansas Masons, their families and friends for charitable, educational, and scientific programs. One hundred percent of all donations go toward the various charitable programs through the state. The Grand Lodge of Kansas is the governing body of Free Masonry in Kansas, formed March 17, 1856, five years before statehood. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest and most widely recongnized fraternal organization in the world. Freemasons are men, 18 years and over, of good character who strive to improve themselves and make the world a better place. There are 18,000 Kansas Masons and 25 lodges in the state.
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It’s a sign of the season – campaigning to support your favorite political candidate. However, if your plans involve placing a political sign, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reminds you to make sure it’s not located on highway right of way. By law, all right of way on state highways is to be used exclusively for public highway purposes. Only regulatory, guide signs and warning signs are allowed on the state highway system. KDOT has jurisdiction over all interstate, Kansas and U.S. routes on the state’s 9,500-mile system. The public should be aware that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited on the state right of way. When KDOT maintenance crews find political or business advertising on state right of way, the signs will be removed immediately without notice. All such signs will then be taken to the closest KDOT subarea office where they can be picked up by the owner with the agreement they will not be placed on state right of way again. All political campaign signs not picked up will be disposed of after the election. Political campaign advertising is allowed on private property bordering state right of way. However, people erecting signs on private property must first obtain permission from the property owner. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.76 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.81 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 58.6 cents per gallon lower than the
same day one year ago and are 28.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 7.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 64.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices March 7 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.34 per gallon in 2015, $3.40 per gallon in 2014, $3.62 per gallon in 2013, $3.61 per gallon in 2012 and $3.39 per gallon in 2011.
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Adrian Gomez is congratulated by Hugoton Learning Academy Director Jan Kilbourne after earning his high school diploma.
Jacob Neufeld proudly accepts his high school diploma from HLA Director Jan Kilbourne.
Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate include Wichita at $1.77 per gallon; Lincoln, Ne. at $1.98 per gallon; and Topeka at $1.77 per gallon. “Taking a cue from the prior week’s price rebound, retail gasoline prices continued its upward push by increasing nearly 9 cents per gallon on average nationwide," said Will Speer, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. "While most of the gasoline market was pricing in the premium associated with the transition to summer-blend gasoline, last week’s strength in crude futures prices provided no relief for the rising gas prices. Although crude oil production fell to the lowest since November 2014, crude and petroleum stocks remain the highest ever recorded in US history. This oversupply will provide a ceiling for gas prices over the next couple of months as spring refinery maintenance and the summer-blend gasoline transition put upward pressure on prices," he said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
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Students attend math and science conference at Emporia Hugoton students recently attended a college and career field trip hosted by Emporia State University. Nineteen sixth and seventh grade girls participated in a math and science conference on the campus of Emporia State University March 5. The participants spent the day fostering awareness of career opportunities in mathematics and science-related fields. The goal is to increase young women's interest and confidence in science and
mathematics. This is the twelfth year the conference has been attended by Stevens County students. Every year the girls report with enthusiasm that they had a great time and the workshops were fun and interesting. In these tight economic times, the participants want to express a huge thank you to the Stevens County Medical Foundation for partially funding the trip. Those attending were Brighton Clinesmith, Alysia Amado,
Cami Maravilla, Cynthia Garcia, Emily Reimer, Maria Caraveo, Aubrey Brechbuhler, Reygan Kiley, Brooke Topliss, Nathali Hernandez, Trudy Groening, Taylor Grubbs, Emily Urquidi, Dafne Monroy, Abby Nichols, Grace Dillinger, Katie Loewen, Daisy Maravilla and Aracely Rivera. Sponsoring the trip were teachers Stacy Dillinger, Hannah Abernathy and Susan Ellsaesser.
Black Hills Energy offers $1,000 scholarships Hugoton students attend the math and science conference at Emporia. Attending are Brighton Clinesmith, Alysia Amado, Cami Maravilla, Cynthia Garcia, Emily Reimer, Maria Caraveo, Aubrey Brechbuhler, Reygan Kiley, Brooke Topliss, Nathali Hernandez, Trudy Groening,
Taylor Grubbs, Emily Urquidi, Dafne Monroy, Abby Nichol, Grace Dillinger, Katie Loewen, Daisy Maravilla, and Aracely Rivera. Sponsoring the trip are teachers Stacy Dillinger, Hannah Abernathy and Susan Ellsaesser.
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Stevens County Library accepts applications from citizens interested in serving on the Stevens County Library Board on a continuous basis, whether or not there is a current opening. Applications are kept on file for a period of one year from date of receipt and are considered each time a position becomes available. Applicants may be contacted to discuss the responsibilities of the position and interest in serving. The Stevens County Commissioners affirm appointments based on the recommendation of the current Stevens County Library Board. To obtain an application form for a current or future Stevens County Library
Board opening: 1. Contact the Stevens County Library Director at li brary@stevenscounty library.com or 620-544-2301 or 2. Stop by the Stevens County Library at 500 Monroe, 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 3. Download application form from our Web site at www.stevenscountylibrary.com. 4. Mail or deliver completed application in person to the Stevens County Library Director. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT April is the month for photography. Letters have gone out to previous participants. We would like to add to our numbers! If you would like to be included in the Photogra-
phy Exhibit this year, contact Eunice at the Library. CIRCLE TIME REMINDER There will be no Circle Time during Spring Break week. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program “Fire It Up” will be over Saturday, March 19. You can still participate - register today and begin reading. Turn in what you have read for prizes! Prizes will be awarded weekly. Winners’ names and the prizes they selected will be posted on the Library’s Facebook page. Check it out at www.face book.com/StevensCounty Library!
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addition to providing the information to local media.” Here are the eligibility requirements: • The applicant must plan to attend one of the community college/technical school or universities listed on the Black Hills Energy web site and plan to obtain the degrees as noted in the changes. • The applicant must rank in the top 35 percent of his or her class or score 21 or higher on the ACT or 980 or higher on the SAT. • Parent or guardian must be a current Black Hills Energy customer in Kansas. They may be a residential customer or the owner or operator of a commercial or industrial account. • Relatives of employees and retired employees of Black Hills Energy are not eligible to apply. Relatives are defined as spouses, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, stepchildren, foster children and in-laws. • Fully completed applica-
tions must be received (postmarked) by Friday, March 18, 2016. For additional information please contact Monique Pope with Black Hills Energy at 316-941-1648. Black Hills Energy is a natural gas and electric utility serving 1.2 million customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Black Hills Energy is part of Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH), a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company based in Rapid City, South Dakota, with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Black Hills Corp. also generates wholesale electricity and produces natural gas, oil and coal. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com and www.blackhillsenergy.com. Submitted by Black Hills Energy.
Lucas has experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Lucas!
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Applications for $1,000 scholarships from Black Hills Energy for continuing education are being accepted by the Kansas natural gas utility now through March 18. Fifteen of the scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors with a parent or guardian served by the company in Kansas. “Black Hills Energy is pleased to award scholarships to hard-working students for their dedication to self-improvement through education and their display of many of the same values we respect in our own employees,” said Nick Gardner, general manager for Black Hills Energy’s Kansas gas operations, which serve 113,000 customers in 64 communities. “We consider these scholarships to be a worthwhile investment in the communities we serve, and we encourage eligible students to apply.” The company will accept completed applications at the address listed on the form until the postmark deadline of Friday, March 18, 2016. Applications are available for download at www.black hillsenergy.com/scholar ships. “Black Hills Energy believes in living out our mission of ‘improving life with energy’ from generation to generation,” Gardner said. “Our commitment to the education of future leaders in the communities we serve is demonstrated in our annual scholarship program.” Gardner said Black Hills also is increasing its use of social media to provide updates on the company, money-saving energy tips and other valuable information. “This year we will announce the recipients of the $1,000 Black Hills Energy scholarships on our Facebook page at www.face book.com/blackhillsenergy in
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Museum. The dolls originally owned by Goldie Williams were donated to the museum by her daughter, Juanita Clark. Doll furniture and beds are also on display. Various toys
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items of all kinds can be seen at the museum. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The antique dolls shown here are displayed at the Stevens County Historical and Gas Museum. They originally belonged to Goldie Williams, donated by Goldie’s daughter.
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Did You Know?
Wednesday afternoon, March 2, exemplified the old saying “in like a lion and out like a
lamb”. Let’s see if the latter part of the saying is true this year.
Perhaps in part to its widespread use in St. Patrick’s Day decorations and imagery, the shamrock is widely considered the official symbol of Ireland. But while St. Patrick is believed to have used the shamrock to teach the Christian notion of the Holy Trinity, the clover was never an official symbol of Ireland. That designation is held by the harp, which has been featured on the coat of arms of Ireland for centuries. The harp also was adopted as the emblem of the Irish Free State when it separated from the United Kingdom in 1922. Submitted by Metro Editorial.
Consumer Corner
by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
Avoid these most-common scams of 2015 By Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt This week – the first full week of March – we observe National Consumer Protection Week. While our office focuses year-round on protecting consumers from scams and ripoffs, this week in particular we remind Kansans to be diligent in keeping themselves safe. It is also one of our customs this week to report to you some of the most common scams our office received complaints about over the past year. These scams have been around for years and yet we hear complaints about each of these nearly every day. So, stay on the lookout for these ways the crooks are trying to get a hold of your money: IRS/Government Imposter. In these scams, the fraudster calls impersonating a government employee. The most common one is a scam-
mer impersonating the IRS saying you owe back taxes and needing you to pay immediately via your credit card or by purchasing a pre-paid card and calling them back with the card number. Other variations include scammers calling saying you’ve missed jury duty and need to pay a fine. We’ve even had scammers call impersonating the attorney general’s office saying they were going to come arrest you if you don’t pay a fine immediately. Even the IRS does not use such threatening tactics to try to get you to pay up. Most often, when you owe money to a government agency, they are going to send you notices by mail. If you do get something in the mail, it’s a good idea to look up that agency’s number in the blue pages of a phone book or on their official website and call to make sure it’s a legitimate letter. You’re a Winner. This ageold scam still hasn’t gone
Campbell - Reust Kris and Marreta Campbell of Hugoton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristyn Campbell to David Reust, son of Michelle Cator of Wheeler, Tx. and Tommy and Tammy Reust of Hugoton. Kristyn is enrolled at Fort Hays State University, completing classes online to finish her bachelor’s degree in international business. Currently, she is working as the marketing coordinator/brand-specialist manager for Sun Tan City in Jacksonville, N.C. David is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he recently returned from deployment in Romania. He is now stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Legislative Update With Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford
Saturday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room Co-Sponsored by
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This is the first of four legislative updates scheduled this session. Future dates: April 16 & May 21 - same time and location.
away. Whether it’s a foreign lottery or a government grant, scammers are still luring people to send money with the promise of a future “prize,” if only they will send in the money to pay for the taxes or processing fees now. We always remind consumers that the Kansas Lottery is the only legitimate, legally operating lottery in Kansas, and you should never have to pay money upfront to claim a prize. Card Services. One of our most common complaints is about these robo-calls claiming to be from “Card Services” wanting to help you lower your rates. This is a scam looking to collect your personal information, including your credit card numbers. The callers ignore the Do-Not-Call registry and even the requests from consumers to be removed from their lists. Often, the recorded message says to press 1 to speak to a representative or press 2 to be removed. We recommend you press no buttons and just hang up. Pressing a button will confirm to the robodialer that they’ve found a working number and someone who will answer their phone. They then sell this information to other scammers, meaning you’ll get even more calls. IT Support. In this scam, the caller claims to be from a well-known computer company telling you they’ve detected a virus on your computer and offers to help you remove it by connecting remotely to your computer. The irony here is that the scam artist is actually trying to install a virus on your computer to give them access to all your files and your personal information that is in them. The scammer may also be trying to
hack into your machine to send out spam emails from your account. If your computer really does have a problem, take it to a reputable, local computer repair shop. Never give a stranger access to your computer over the phone. Utility Bill Collectors. Similar to the government imposter scam described above, in this one, the scammer is impersonating a utility company. Almost all of the major utilities in the state have been impersonated. The caller will threaten to shut off your electricity, water or other utilities unless you pay them immediately. Usually they want you to wire money or give them a prepaid card number. This makes it very difficult or nearly impossible to get the money back once it is sent. The scammers often target small businesses, where they know a business owner would rather pay than risk having their utilities turned off and have to close the business. Again, your best solution is to hang up. If you have questions about the status of your utility bill payments, call the utility directly at the phone number printed on your bill. More information on how to protect yourself from these and other scams is available on our consumer protection Web site at www.InYourCorner Kansas.org or by calling our consumer protection hotline at 800-432-2310.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, CASE NO.09-PR-48 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Rosella Arellano, Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; the Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; the laws of intestate succession be applied and estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for Administrator’s compensation and expenses, and the Administrator’s at-
torneys’ fees and expesnes, are reasonable, should be allowed, and ordered paid; court costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerald Craig Curtis, deceased, and the Petitioner and the surety on Petitioner’s bond be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 21, 2016 at 2:30 P.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Rosella Arellano, Administrator James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Administrator
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Thursday, March 23, 2006 Iva Jean Munson celebrated her eighty-first birthday and Rosie Lang her seventy-first one when the Moscow Baptist Church had a surprise party for them. Both ladies thought they were going to the church to help with some clean-up activities. They were shocked when walking into the Fellowship Hall, everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to them! Thursday, March 21, 1996 Area corn grower Jerry Stuckey of Moscow was recognized recently as State winner in the 1995 National Corn Yield Contest sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association. He was presented the award during the recent Commodity Classic in Phoenix. Thursday, March 20, 1986 Wayne DeCamp and his “Kansas T-Bird” were listed in the International Show Car Association point standings at the end of January 1986. DeCamp has over eighteen months of work on the Ford Thurderbird project. The car had been abandoned by its former owner in a pasture near Rolla for about two years before Wayne acquired the car. Carolyn Gaskill and Kim Harper were married at the First Christian Church March 7, 1986. After a trip to Colorado, the couple will reside in Hugoton. Thursday, March 25, 1971 Hugoton Elementary School Principal Charles Stone was awarded the
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UNDEFEATED - Hugoton grade school Longhorns would up their basketball schedule last Thursday night, defeating Ulysses 32-18 for their first undefeated season under Coach Don Harsh. Front row left to right are Dick Rowden, Aaron Ponder, Mike May, Robert Patton, Don Stevens County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award. The award is given to those who has displayed outstanding leadership in the area of teaching respect for the law and is believed to be the only such award ever presented in southwest Kansas. Thursday, March 22, 1956 It took a Future Farmers of America team from the beef country to win first place in the District Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at Kinsley. The FFA team consisted of Stanley Packer, Tex Demuth, Raymond Johnson, Carl Mac Thurow, Delmar Hemphill
Gregg and Jim Chilcott, trainer. Back row are Coach Harsh, Ernest Horton, Doug Mills, Bill Dumcum, Dick Perry, George Solcum and Coach Don George. Taken from the Thursday, March 1, 1956 issue of the Hugoton Hermes.
and Wilmer Perry. Karen Lee Peachey, age 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merl Peachey, and Sandy Lee Kilbourne, age 16, daughter of Mrs. Huldah Kilbourne, have been chosen as delegates to represent the American Legion at Girls’ State in June. Friday, March 15, 1946 Forrest Thompson and Danny Thompson, brothers, recently purchased the City Food Market from Emerson Kneller of Rolla. Forrest is reentering the grocery business after a short stay in the restaurant business. Danny
is a returned Veteran who has experience as a meat cutter in the Army. Wednesday, March 17, 1886 From the Hugoton Herald It is now pretty generally settled that the name of our town will be changed or amended. The name of Hugonia has been sent in and will probably be adopted. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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deed taste differently, and mushrooms can be an excellent substitute for some meats, providing fewer calories and less cholesterol and fat, and giving a punch of umami flavor. According to Jean-Xavier Guinard, PhD, a professor and sensory scientist at the University of California Davis, "Umami principals, such as glutamate in mushrooms, elicit a savory, earthy, meaty flavor that naturally compliments beef. The natural moistness of mushrooms also improves texture." When selecting mushrooms, make sure they are fresh. The cut end should not be stiff or dried out. They need to be firm and evenly colored, with tightly closed caps. If the gills are showing they are past their prime. Rinse and dry them before using, or wipe them with a damp paper towel. Never soak mushrooms, they will become spongy. They are delicious raw as well as cooked. As I mentioned, mushroom flavors vary, and these are the most common found in our area. • The most popular variety is cultivated white mushrooms, which have a mild earthy flavor. They vary in size from one half to three inches in diameter. • Crimini are a dark brown, slightly firmer mushroom than the white; they have a fuller flavor and are typically one half to two inches in diameter. • The Portobello is the mature version of the Crimini, and can measure up to sixinches across. Because it is the elder of the species, the gills are fully exposed and some of the moisture has evaporated. The stems are very woody and should be removed. Portobello mushrooms can be used sliced and cut, but are often grilled whole and served as a sand-
wich or cut into thick slices for a salad or entree. Here are some ways you can incorporate mushrooms into a variety of dishes. * Meatloaf: Replace half of the beef with four cups of crimini mushrooms (saute first for the best flavor and binding). * Tacos: Instead of steak, use slices of large Portobello mushrooms that have been sauteed. They will have a similar look and taste with fewer calories.
* Stir-Fry: Load up your stir fry with several vanities of mushrooms. Try oyster and shiitake for something more unusual. * Burgers and Meatballs: Try swapping out half of the ground beef with cooked, finely chopped mushrooms. Find ways to incorporate more mushrooms into your meals. It will save some calories and add a delightful taste to your dishes!
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the Senior Center to either paint or join the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies. Saturday, March 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. is Sew All Day and at 6:00 p.m. is the potluck and Canasta group. Our dance is that evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the band Cottonwood. Please bring a potluck to the dance. Life Story Workshop is coming up Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We meet each month to write about our life. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.
If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Mar. 10.............Chicken Pot Pie Mar. 11...........................Brisket Mar. 14.....Chicken Fried Steak Mar. 15 ..Spaghetti & Meatballs Mar. 16 .......Chicken & Noodles Mar. 17 ..........Smothered Steak Activities Thursday, March 10 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, March 11 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Sew All Day ...............8:30 a.m. Dance ............. 7:00-10:00 p.m. ...........................Cottonwood Monday, March 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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Iva Jean Munson celebrates her ninety-first birthday Iva Jean Munson, of Moscow, celebrated her ninetyfirst birthday at the Legacy Care Home in Ulysses. She had several of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren to wish her a "Happy Birthday". Barb and Duane Williams, Ken Munson and Jennifer Turpin sang "Happy Birthday" and many other songs for all the family and residents in attendance to enjoy. Barb made cupcakes to share with everyone and Parma, Ken's wife, and daughter Keely, and Parma's mom Ruby served some tasty punch and ice cream. Keely's son Braxton and a friend were busy passing out refreshments to everyone. Iva Jean’s oldest daughter, Janie Gilbert was there to enjoy the day with Mom, as well as Janie's daughter Rachel Cline. Another event was also celebrated that day, a double fifth generation picture was taken. Iva Jean, daughter Barb Williams, granddaughter Jennifer Turpin, and great grandaughters Brittney Colvin and son Slade, the newest addition to the family, which makes Slade great-great grandson to Iva Jean and Holly Owens and son Pryce, which was the first great-great grandson. What an awesome thing to be able to celebrate! Five generations with two great granddaughters and their very handsome little boys. Iva Jean always likes to see the babies, they grow up so fast. Iva Jean's Birthday was March 8. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER!
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Mango offers foreign language courses in user’s native language Mango is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and realworld application by focusing on the four key elements of language learning: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture. Mango offers access to 60 foreign language courses and 17 English courses taught completely in the user’s native language. In addition to traditional language courses, Mango also offers the opportunity to learn through foreign film with Mango Premiere™ and access to a variety of specialty mini courses, like Pirate, Medical
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In back are Barb Williams, Iva Jean’s daughter; and Jennifer Turpin, granddaughter. Seated are Iva Jean, Brittney Colvin, great granddaughter and baby Slade, great-great grandson. Photo courtesy of Duane Williams.
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Spanish and romance courses. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone®, Android™, Kindle® and Nook®. To learn more about Mango, stop by the library and ask a librarian for an introduction. Library card holders can access Mango through the library website at stevenscountylibrary.com. For more information, contact the Stevens County Library at 620-544-2301.
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Color in the Easter scene below, and send it to us for your chance to win! Top 3 Winners Will Each Receive a Jumbo Easter Basket of Egg-citing Prizes! Contest Open to Junior Artists Ages 3-11.
3 Grand Prize Winners 3 Large Easter Baskets will be given to the lucky grand prize winners. Good Luck, Everybunny!
Cut the picture out of the newspaper or stop by the Hermes at 522 S. Main
Coloring Contest Rules: 1. Contest is for three age categories, children ages 3-5, 6-8 & 9-11. 2. Contestants may use crayons, markers or colored pencils to color the pictures. Adults may assist in completing the contest entry form, but may not assist in coloring. 3. Entries are considered property of this newspaper and may be printed by this newspaper. 4. All entries must be in the Hugoton Hermes office by March 18, 2016 for consideration.
Color It Hoppy! Coloring Contest Entry Form: Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Age: _____________
David has experienced 900 books and Emma has experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Nothing can stop you now David and Emma!
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Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD
544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider The Seward County Agricultural Scholarship Foundation is offering a one-year $1000.00 scholarship to any qualified applicant who is seeking a bachelor’s or higher degree in an agricultural field. Applicant (or their family) must be a Seward, Stevens, Haskell, Meade County, Kansas or Beaver or
Texas County, Ok. resident. Applicants must be a fulltime student and have completed their third semester at any institution of higher learning including a trade school, a community college or four-year college. Applicants must have and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average and must be seeking
a degree in Agriculture or related curriculum. To apply for this scholarship, applicants can request a form from the Seward County Conservation District office at 2310 North Kansas Avenue, Liberal or by calling (620)624-2421 extension three. Applications deadline is April 30, 2016.
No-Till on the Plains schedule events No-till on The Plains will be scheduling events in Nebraska, Oklahoma and a new location on the Kansas/Oklahoma border. See no-till management, cover crops and other soil health practices in the field coming this summer. One of your member benefits is a discounted registration to any of the events scheduled in the same calendar year. Enjoy a 50% discount to field events in 2016. Join them in Nebraska for two Whirlwind Expo field days in partnership with NRCS and Nebraska Extension, sponsored and funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust. There will be two field events in Oklahoma in partnership with Oklahoma State University, funded through an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant. No-till On The Plains is excited to announce a new event along the Kansas-Oklahoma border hosted by No-till on the Plains and their partners. This event will showcase soil health stewardship on both farm ground and
grazing lands. Be sure to stay up-to-date on the recording availability, as well as future events. Visit
Hugoton FFA Vet Science team places fifth as a team. Members of the team are from the left Matty Taylor, Emma McClure High Indivdual,
Adyson Gooch, Jaysa Featherston, Megan Newlon, Casle Heger and Ashlyn Schechter. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
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Hugoton FFA member Jessica Harper competes in the Foods Science Contest. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA Agronomy Team wins SW District Crops Contest. Members are Kaleb Grubbs team member, Elias Mendoza first, and Bernabe Mendoza second. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Cloverleaf Cowboys perform their County Club day’s skit
It is not officially spring yet but the trees, bushes and flowers are saying otherwise. Colorful blossoms can be seen all around the area right now.
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The February meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys was called to order by President Sarah Johnson. Claudia Clark and Lainey Cox led the club in saying the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge. Roll call was answered by “What’s your favorite candy?”. There was a quorum present. Secretary, Mikayla Martin, read last month’s minutes and they were approved as
Over half of the water we use at home is used outdoors, which makes watering efficiently one of the best and easiest ways to save water. Proper watering will also keep your landscape plants healthy and beautiful throughout the year.
read. Megan Newlon read a devotion to the club. The club performed their county club day’s skit instead of having a song. Lacey Brecheisen gave the treasures report, Claire Clark gave the reporters report, Ashlyn Schechter gave the historians report, and Linda Gilmore gave the leaders report. There was no old business but under new business Renee Beesley was presented a gift for being a leader. Carson Gilmore moved to order new 4-H club T-shirts and we discussed the possible options. It was voted that we buy new shirts. Megan Newlon moved we refer it to a committee to make the decision and Sydney Beesley seconded it. Megan Newlon
moved that we sponsor a belt buckle for the Stevens County Fair and Carson Gilmore seconded it. Kynna Crawfored gave a project talk about pig meat, Lainey Cox gave a talk about how to make apple dip, and Faith Beesley gave a talk about the different colors of horses. Ashlyn and Carson Schechter led the club in recreation. Vice President, Sydney Beesley, read next month’s agenda and Jayden Burrows led the motto. Carson Gilmore moved we adjourn the meeting and Megan Newlon seconded it. The Schechter ‘s were host and clean up family. Submitted by Claire Clark.
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Cloverleaf Cowboy 4-H Club member Lainey Cox presents a project talk about how to make apple dip.
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Mrs. Wester’s Kindergarten class celebrates Dr. Seuss Day The Moscow Kindergarten class celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday Wednesday with a Dr. Seuss Day. The class began the day eating green eggs. Dr. Seuss books were read throughout the day. Teacher Kayla Wester led activities including rhyming socks, neat photo props and Cat in the Hat snacks were enjoyed by the class.
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MOSCOW NEWS BY JUDY HICKERT
Mrs. Wester and her Kindergarten students spend much of the day reading Dr. Seuss books
and celebrating his birthday. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday March 2, the Kindergarten room at Moscow Grade School is transformed into Seussville. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore. 12
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The Gideons display their many Bibles they have given away. Photo courtesy of Duane Williams.
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Moscow Hillbilly Band travels to play gospel The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band was busy with two events this last week. The first was the Gideons Annual Pastor Appreciation Banquet in Liberal at the Seward County Community College, February 29. The Gideons had all of their many Bibles that they give out on display. Walter McClure facilitated the event while his lovely wife Dorothy and Virgea Smith greeted the guests as they arrived. The Hillbilly Band played while the guests arrived, and during the delicious meal that was provided for all to enjoy, and also played special music during the meeting. The Hillbilly's are always humbled to be able to serve for this very special group of people that not only serves within their communities, but throughout the world. Personal testimony was shared by one of the of the Women's Auxiliary, as well as one of the men that had been to several countries on other continents. What a great thing to be a part of doing God's work, if you would like to learn more about The Gideons International, visit their website at gideons.org. The Hillbilly's also played for the Church of the Nazarene in Garden City, Friday March 4. Everyone was all "hillbillyed out" with overalls and red bandanas, jar rings for bracelets, and lets not forget those hillbilly teeth. It was a "fun" night just to kick back and enjoy friends, fellowship, great food, and lots of music, funny stories and testimonies of part of the Hillbilly's last 14 years on the road. Mike surprised six people in the audience by having them come up and play "Hillbilly Idol". The three couples had to play a song on their brand new kazoos. The audience got to listen to, Jesus Loves You, Amazing Grace and another song from these "talented" people. What fun was had by all listening to their great talents. The Hillbilly's will be in Ness City, playing for Cedar Village Care Home Saturday, March 12. God bless you all and thank you for all your prayers as The Hillbillys travel around to share His word in song.
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620-544-4065 Shirley Rome hosted bridge at the Hugoton Senior Center Thursday afternoon. Dorothy Hagman and Barbara Maertz tied for the low score. Donita Graham and Midge Greenwood tied for the high score.
Dorothy McClure and Virgea Smith greet guests as they arrive at the Gideons Annual Pastor Appreciation Banquet in Liberal at the Seward County Community College. Photo courtesy of Duane Williams.
A home has been moved into the lot across the street from the school lunchroom near the water tower. It is nice to see a home to replace the house that Avis Curtis had lived in for so long. The home is being moved in by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Staggers.
you can learn a lot from the Newspaper! Encourage your children to make reading the newspaper a part of their everyday routine for lifelong learning. Newspapers are living textbooks, helping students develop reading, math, social studies and language skills while exploring the issues affecting our world today.
Celebrate Newspaper in Education Week, March 7-11 You can encourage each student to read the newspaper and help start conversations in the classroom.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Overall senior project winner Deserae Schwindt, Overall intermediate project winner Audra Langley and Overall senior project winner Paige Claassen show off their awards with teacher Zeta Green. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
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The science fair has always been a favorite project for Mrs. Zeta Greene, Mrs. Kim Clark and Mrs. Kris Hall and this year it would seem Rolla will be taking a record number of students to the state competition, with 21 students qualifying! Rolla traveled to Liberal to compete in the regional science fair Saturday, March 5. Anyone who qualified at Rolla in November was able to take their project to Regionals. State qualifiers were Jaxon Schwindt, Rylan Williams, Ty Dixon, Luis Martinez, Alexandra Hart, Garry Norton, Ethan Garcia, Deserae Schwindt, Audra Langley, Teagan Simmons, Ashly Hart, Paige Claassen, Tracy Pietz, Brooke Hinds, Abby Garcia, Matthew Garcia, Carissa Sohm, Jamie Sheedy, Abby Easterwood, Maria Kroeker and Gavin LaRue. The big winners of the day were Audra Langley, overall intermediate project winner,
and Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt, overall senior project winners. The
overall winners each earned $300 for their project. Congratulations to all the stu-
Regional Science Fair participants are at top left to right Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan Williams. In the middle are Tyrel Wagner, Ty Dixon, Luis Martinez, Alexandra Hart and Garry Norton. In the second row are Ethan Garcia, Brianna Smith, Deserae Schwindt, Alan Perez, Aileen Cruz, Teagan Simmons, Ashly
dents who participated and good luck to the ones who will travel on to State in April!
Hart, NeNe Greene, Paige Claassen, Tracy Pietz, Raegan Hinds, Brooke Hinds, Maria Kroeker and Gavin LaRue. In front kneeling are Abby Garcia, Matthew Garcia, Audra Langley, Carissa Sohm, Abby Easterwood and Jamie Sheedy. Not pictured is Santana Key. Photo courtesy of Shala LaRue.
RJH scholars’ bowl team wins first Rolla’s junior high scholars’ bowl team is following in the high school team’s footprints by taking first place at Moscow’s junior high scholars’ bowl meet Wednesday, March 2. These students take extra time in their day to study things that aren’t always part of Rolla’s curricu-
lum so that they will be ready to answer any questions that come their way. Congratulations to the team and their coaches, Cody Ratliff and Kris Hall. Keep up the good work! They will finish their season with the Rolla meet March 7.
Chandler Burrows and Ella Burrows Photo courtesy of Karen Burrows.
Burrows cousins each qualify for State
Gold Medal winners are as follows: in back, left to right, Ty Dixon and Alexandra Hart; in the middle row are Ethan Garcia, Deserae Schwindt, Audra Langley, Ashly Hart and Paige Claassen; and in front are Matthew Garcia, Abby Garcia and Carissa Sohm. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Aspen Sohm wins for third year in a row A “three-peat” was in order for seventh grader Aspen Sohm, when it came time for the school-wide geography bee test January 20. For the third year in a row, Aspen walked away with first place in the local exam. The test is hosted every year in January and the winner at this level goes on to test at the State level, then National. Aspen has been increasing her knowledge of all things by participating in junior high scholars’ bowl this year. She is the daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm of Rolla. Congratulations to Aspen and her family!
Rolla Junior High Scholars’ Bowl Team members are Ethan Garcia, Gavin LaRue, Aspen Sohm, Lena Martens and Alex Hernandez. Photo courtesy of Shala LaRue.
It’s all relative when it comes to History. Chandler Burrows and his younger cousin, Ella Burrows of Satanta, both wrote historical papers for the right to compete at the State History Day later in the year. Ella’s paper was about the history of basketball and Chandler’s paper was about the decline of the Roman Empire. Ella is the
daughter of Ryan and Karen Burrows of Satanta and Chandler is the son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows of Rolla. Both are the grandchildren of Wilene and Larry Burrows of Rolla and great grandchildren of Margaret Burrows of Hugoton. Hopefully, they will continue on from State to Nationals! Good luck to both of you!
Rolla Stouts settled in Hugoton and Liberal, John Solomon Stout, the second from David Stout
Seventh grader Aspen Sohm is the school wide geography bee winner for the third year in a row.
Although Frank and Lizzie Stout were the first in 1887 to homestead the area what would become the Rolla community, they were neither the only Stouts nor the only Clinesmiths, or people for that matter, to flock to the area. Other Clinesmiths followed in 1907, and we’ll cover their history when we get a few years down the line, but someone who came sooner was the little brother of Frank
Stout, John Solomon Stout, not to be confused with their father, John Solomon Stout, “Ole Sol” as he was known, [pictured here]. I say this because Ole Sol “The Dad” was a bit of a scoundrel, but John Solomon Stout “The Son” was not. Very shortly after Frank and Lizzie homesteaded their property, along came little brother John Solomon, also in 1887, and he homesteaded his place a half-mile southeast of Frank and Lizzie’s place, the property adjacent to the east of where Ron Degarmo now lives. It’s reported that Uncle John was preceded to this locality by Henry Carter, Elbert Hargrove, Thomas Hardeman, James Hardeman, Ellis Lee, William Benson, John Benson, James Miller, the John Miller families, Thomas Little and Miss Jane Little, but when I was growing up in Rolla during the 1940s and 1950s I never knew any families by these names, so they musta’ not stuck ‘round long. Wonder why. Like many of us who grew up in and around Rolla (such as my mother, even), John Stout recognized that Hugoton to the east was where the real action was because in 1894, just seven years after his arrival, he moved to Stevens County, initially engaging in the grocery business in Hugoton, but eventually – politics. In 1898, he was elected county clerk of Stevens County, succeeding Herman Cann. He served two full terms and the “holdover” year. In 1904, he was elected to the state legislature as the representative of Morton and Stevens counties. In this session, he introduced a bill for the relief from state taxes of
Stevens County for the sum of $6,000, for which the county was delinquent because of the action of the Board of County Commissioners in the making compromises with landowners in the matter of their taxes. He was successful in getting his bill passed. And he did this as a Democrat! I wonder how he accomplished that!? In 1908, Uncle John S. Stout was again elected to the legislature, and after serving only one term, Uncle John was again out of the house. In the 1911 session, representation of Morton and Stevens Counties was split, so in 1914 Uncle John returned as the successor of James Phillips, also serving in 1915, 1916, and 1917 as the Representative of Stevens County, which became the 124th District after its separation from Morton County. (While Uncle John was in office in 1916, following in the baby shoes of my Uncles Price and Merle Stout, my father, Virgil David Stout was born 1½ miles north of Rolla on the Ed and Minnie Stout homestead.) Uncle John S. Stout first married back east in Wilson County, Kansas, March 22, 1876, to Miss Martha Ridlon, who died January 20, 1910, and was buried in Hugoton. They were the parents of five children, Blanche Edith, who married Tris Hubbard of Liberal; Lulu Gertrude, who married William Thornburg, also of Liberal; Ada Myrtle Stout who never married but lived with her brother Robert in Liberal; Eva (Elliott), who moved with her husband to Haviland; and one son Robert A. Stout, also of Liberal. After Aunt Blanche’s death, Uncle John married a widow, Mrs. Clara E. Har-
grove in Stevens County March 18, 1911, a widow who had her own brood.
John Solomon Stout When the Stouts first settled in this southwestern corner of Kansas, a common sight was herds of wild horses roaming the countryside. The range cattle still held sway over the country, and the settlers had to guard their crops to keep the cattle out. Uncle John and Aunt Martha entered Hugoton behind an ox-team, their only mode of transportation for the first five years. Uncle John Stout witnessed many changes in Seward, Stevens, and Morton Counties during his lifetime, as did all the other Stouts who came after him. (Now, I just have to give credit where credit is due. I copied much of this information from The History of Stevens County and Its People, but I sprinkled in some information from my family’s private collection of the history of our family in Morton, Stevens and Seward Counties. For a more comprehensive view, see: https://familysearch.org/ photos/stories/8661965 and http://www.ksgenweb.com/ archives/1919ks/s/stoutjs. html#219104).
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Visitors from Canada drop by Hugoton Hugoton had some international visitors at the airport Wednesday evening. These young people flew three planes in from Winnipeg, Canada. They had left home Wednesday morning and landed here at the Hugoton Airport Wednesday evening. The students’ ultimate destination is Los Angeles,
Ca. but they are not in any hurry. Thursday the plan is to fly to Arizona to view the Grand Canyon. They estimate it will take two more days for them to get to California. The group stated they were flying to LA just to kill time. They remarked their trip involved flying over 5,000 miles.
This group of young people drop by the Hugoton Airport for the evening for their end-of-the-day stop. They had flown three
planes from Winnipeg, Canada on the fun vacation trip. Their next stop will be Arizona to view the Grand Canyon.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City
Aiden has experienced 900 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow Aiden! You're almost there! You can do it!
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The Coffeehouse Philosopher by Randy Kilbourne
“Finding A Golfing Buddy in the Rain” In 1970, I developed a severe case of the “gotta play golf” affliction. At the time, I was a rank beginner, but whether the weather brought sunshine or pouring rain, I couldn’t wait for four o’clock to arrive so I could head for the Alva, Ok. golf course after work. On one particular day, by four PM a continuing light drizzle had turned into a steady rain. But nevertheless, I donned a slicker and prepared for a sloggy evening of mud-stained semi-glorious golf. And believe it or not when I got to the course, it was virtually deserted. Only one car was in the parking lot, and a lone person was standing under a large tree anxiously peering up at the gray clouds. (The tree is now gone, but its branches used to hang over part of the first tee.) As I grabbed my clubs and approached the first tee, the stranger called to me, “I’m Danny Thompson, and I’m just getting started in golf. How about playing a round?” I replied, “Okay by me, I just hope we don’t need an oar to finish the round.” Like virtually everyone in those days, we walked during play, and after finishing the first hole, the rain began to let up. As we prepared to tee off on the second hole, I glanced at Danny’s golf clubs in his bag, and noted that his clubs were made by Louisville Slugger – a name more commonly associated with baseball, not with golfing equipment. I asked Danny, “What’s the deal with your “Slugger” brand of clubs?” He replied, “I’ve just signed a contract to play pro baseball for the Minnesota Twins, and they offered me a signing bonus of $100, or a set of golf clubs. So I took the golf clubs.” (Remember, it was 1970.) Danny had been taken in the second round of the baseball draft, and was offered a salary of $12,000. Danny had been a college
All American at Oklahoma State University, where he had played the short stop position. During his pro baseball career, he played several years with the Twins (playing at second and third base, as well as short stop), and then was traded to the Texas Rangers. But when he was visiting his home town of Capron, Ok., he might call me on the phone to play a round of golf. Physically, Danny had an athletic lean and lanky build, and also had one of the largest set of hands that I had ever seen. With those powerful hands, he could hit a golf ball a country mile. One of those hands came in handy for me at a time that I was short of golf tees, and our golf shop was selling them for 25 cents for a handful, which the purchaser was to withdraw from a widemouthed gallon jar. As I paid the two bits and was starting to reach for the tees, Danny said, “Here, let me do that for you.” He must have been able to grasp 100 tees in his hand as he withdrew both hand and tees from the jar. By the next day, the tee purchasing arrangement at the club had been changed to 25 tees for a quarter. About this time, I was coaching little league baseball and seeking advice concerning defense. My former sandlot baseball coach** had advised me to position my best players up the middle of the field (at the pitcher’s position, shortstop and/or second base, and centerfield.) Danny agreed, saying that during his early teens, teams benefitted greatly from having him in the middle of the diamond, able to cover a large part of the infield area between first and third base, plus a considerable part of shallow left and center field. At some time while Danny was playing for the Minnesota Twins, I heard from several persons that he had contracted leukemia. But he was a private person about his health, and never mentioned it to me directly.
Then near the end of the 1976 baseball season at Texas, word came that Danny’s condition had worsened. My family and I drove to Arlington, Tx. to see Danny’s last game in which he started, where Danny’s baseball play was good enough that he was several times referred to by the announcer as “Mr. Everything.” In November of that year, he entered the Mayo clinic for spleen surgery, and died several weeks later at the age of twenty-nine. In 1977, Danny’s former Twins teammate, legendary home run hitter and baseball hall of famer, Harmon Killebrew, started The Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit research for curing leukemia and cancer. When Killebrew later also died of cancer, the name of the tournament was changed to The KillebrewThompson Memorial Golf Tournament. To date, the golf tournament has raised more than ten million dollars for cancer research. If you happen to be driving through Capron, you might take notice of a stone memorial to Danny on the south side of the highway. A recent article in Alva’s Newsgram reminded me of Danny’s far too short life. (** My sandlot baseball coach was Hugoton’s venerable (and crafty) Earl Bryan. He coached, financed, and mentored the early 1960's Hugoton, KS town team. He also “packed” its membership with Carl Mac Thurow from Moscow, KS, who played on the Arizona State University baseball team. Along with Thurow, the Hugoton town team also included three other members of the Arizona State baseball team, who were employed during summers by the Thurow family business. To this “imported potency,” Earl added Hugoton local talents – Jackie Bryan (Earl’s son), Jan Kilbourne (my brother), Dick Perry, and Dick Hoskinson. I don’t recall Hugoton’s town team of this era losing a single game.)
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 10, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CASE NO. 16-CV-6 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez To Change His/Her Name to: Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 60 NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that
Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez, filed a Petition in the above court on the 3rd day of March, 2016, requesting a judgment and order changing his/her name from Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez to Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox. The Petition will be heard in Stevens County District Court, 200 E. Sixth, Hugoton, Kansas, on the 27th day of April, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. If you have any objection to the requested name change, you are required to file a responsive pleading on or before April 19, 2016 in this court or appear at the hearing and object to the requested name change. If you fail to act, judgment and order will be entered upon the Petition as requested by Petitioner. /s/Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez Petitioner, Pro Se Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez 1106 S. Jefferson Hugoton, Ks. 67951
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HELP WANTED CARRIERS WANTED: Paper route for the Hutchinson News in Hugoton. 7 days a week.86 papers per day. Averages around 1 hour 30 min a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All papers must be porched unless told otherwise. All papers must be delivered by 7:00 a.m. Pays around $500.00 a month. Must have reliable transportation and find your own substitute should you not be able to do route. Please contact Celena Mears at 620-694-5700 Ext. 120 or Email her @ cmears@hutch.com. (2c10)
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JBS Grant County Feeders in Ulysses, KS
Mill Laborer Position Do you enjoy working with machinery-maintaining and repair-
JBS Grant County Feeders has a full time Mill Laborer position available. ing?
Grain handling, welding skills and electrical knowledge is a plus. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a positive, productive workforce, and values Safety First. We offer competitive wages and full benefits.
Contact Pedro Mendoza at 620-805-1421 or email pedro.mendoza@jbssa.com. You can apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17 in Ulysses between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or may apply online at: www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled (2c9) Solution to March 3, 2016 puzzle
Kansas Dairy Ingredients, L.L.C. is seeking a Maintenance Technican The Maintenance Tech provides key support for the production manufacturing and waste water treatment facilities in a dairy processing plant. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in control circuits, program logic controls, variable frequency drives, preventative maintenance programs, electrical troubleshooting, stainless (sanitary) welding and mechanical pumps. Prior experience with dairy equipment preferred. Maintenance Tech must ensure that working environments are safe. Pay based on position, education, qualifications and experience. This position is full time with a benefit package that includes employer provided medical insurance, holidays, vacation and sick leave.
For an application or job descriptions, please contact Judy Parsons, Plant Administrator, at 620-453-1034, email resume to jparsons@kansasdairyingredients.com Subject line in email: MAINTENANCE TECH or send resume/application to Kansas Dairy Ingredients, (1c10)
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JBS Five Rivers/Grant County Feeders is looking for a MECHANIC who is a hardworking, dedicated individual that has the ability to diagnose and repair rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment. Competitive hourly wage and full benefit package is provided. JBS Grant County Feeders has well maintained facilities and equipment, plus a “Safety First” Culture. Come be a part of a positive, productive workforce. Please call contact Tony Winkler @ 356-4466, Ext. 56713 or email tony.winkler@jbssa.com for more information. You may apply at the following locations: JBS Grant County Feeders, 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday or on our website @ www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare
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REAL ESTATE
THE CITY OF ROLLA ED REDUC
will be accepting applications for a
Part-time Assistant in the Clerk’s Office Applications are available at City Hall in Rolla, 304 Washington Street.
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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Resumes can be emailed to rollaclk@pld.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2 beautiful size 16 prom dresses. 1 Navy, 1 Purple. Call 620-598-2232. (tfc) ---------------
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 11, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 625 S. Main --------------LEFTOVER ITEMS FROM FLEA MARKET: Friday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 718 S. Adams, NEW Sunglasses, Bras, Tools, Knives, Baby Clothes, Flags, Lighters, Ladies’ Purses, Sheets, Curtains. ---------------
FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available. Call Wade at 620-282-6017. (tfc10)
-------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, handicap accessible, central heat/air, no pets, detached garage, fenced backyard. Call 620-290-6453. (2c10) ---------------
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
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FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------
Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
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Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RANDALL DAVID KARLIN, DECEASED Case No. 13-PR-10 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT AND APPROVAL OF VALID FAMILY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed on February 24, 2016 in said Court by Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Co-Administrators of the estate of Randall David Karlin, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of a valid family settlement agreement, approval of their
acts, proceedings and accounts as CoAdministrators, allowance for attorneys' fees and expenses, determination of the heirs entitled to the estate and assignment to them in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 28, 2016 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas in Stevens County, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Petitioners YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN & FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 (620) 624-8444 Attorneys for Petitioners
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415 S. Main Street - Ranch Style, 2 bed/2 bath, Cen H/A, fence, carport. $75,000. Call today!!
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108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500
ED REDUC 408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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HOUSE FOR SALE 1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car TLY N E detached garage, REC CED!! U and much more. D E R Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today
TAKING CONSIGNMENTS K IWA N IS A U C TION March 25 & 26, 2016 Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
Julie West 620-453-1234
Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
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FOR SALE BY OWNER Home for Sale by Owner 404 S. Jackson
Older 2 bedroom 1½ bath fixer upper home in great location for primary residence or rental investment. House can be removed and lot used as commercial.
For more information 817-692-2741
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WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
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THANK YOU The Claggett family would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the Stevens County Conservation District and community for awarding Richard with the 2015 Community Service award. A special thank you goes to Sherri Martin and Loren Seaman for all their hard work on an incredible presentation and banquet. Richard was so surprised and it was such a wonderful evening for our family to celebrate together. We have been blessed in many ways by our community and appreciate each of you for doing your part in making our hometown such a pleasant place to live. Thank you!!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, February 25, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRI RAE CULLISON, Deceased 15-PR-1 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Tara Shaddix, the duly appointed, qualified and acting representative of the Estate of Lorrie Rae Cullison, Deceased; praying that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the accounting be waived; the heirs be determined; the settlement agreement be approved; the Court approve the payment of pro-
fessional fees; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the estate be closed, and upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before March 21st, 2016, at 10:00 am in Hugoton, in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. TARA SHADDIX, Petitioner LYNN KOEHN SC # 23139 The Koehn Law Firm L.L.C. 217 N. Washington Liberal, Kansas 67901 Attorney for Petitioner
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
$29,000 CASH
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SERVICES OFFERED
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 3, 2016) 3t
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Girls Scout Troop 60077 is pictured back row Toni Crawford, Lexi Crawford, Yoanna Vergara, Leslie Martinez, Lakota Persing, Myka Evans, Vallery Persing and Emily Johnson. In front are Gwen Owens, Samantha Goode, Shae Noyes, Kara Horn, Kimberly Castro
and Lyla Evans. Not pictured are Lupita Hernandez, Brisa Farmer, Mylee Miller, Kalisa Livesay, Emery Anderson, Lily McKinney, Jocelyn Saucedo, Crystal Saucedo, Angelica Saucedo, Maddeleine Johnson and Caitlyn Johnson.
Girl Scout Troop #60077 Leaders: Toni Crawford & Emily Johnson Lexi Crawford, Yoanna Vergara, Leslie Martinez, Lakota Persing, Myka Evans, Vallery Persing, Emily Johnson, Gwen Owens, Samantha Goode, Shae Noyes, Kara Horn, Kimberly Castro, Lyla Evans, Lupita Hernandez, Brisa Farmer, Mylee Miller, Kalisa Livesay, Emery Anderson, Lily McKinney, Jocelyn Saucedo, Crystal Saucedo, Angelica Saucedo, Maddeleine Johnson, Caitlyn Johnson.
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Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider
Jordan Air Inc. Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent
Plumbing • Electric Heat & Air
519 S. Jackson 620-544-4349
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Don Beesley, Agent
Commodity Hauling Phone: 620-544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas 67951
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