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Lady Eagles earn second State Championship
The Lady Eagles’ Class of 2017 will go down as one of best in Hugoton history as they completed their historic title run in Hutchinson. The Lady Eagles went into State undefeated, ranked first, and steam rolled all opponents who got in their way. Wednesday, March 8, the Lady Eagles squared
off against Riley County in the first round. The Lady Eagles started off the game hot - jumping out to an 8-0 run before cooling a bit from beyond the arc. However, the Hugoton team held Riley County to only 11 first-half points while the Lady Eagles scored 24. In the second half, Hugoton’s defense continued their domi-
nance and helped the Lady Eagles to a first round win 44-24. Katy Heger led the Eagles with 13 points. In game two, the Lady Eagles played Nemaha Central. Nemaha Central used their size and physicality to try and bull over the Lady Eagles. With a rowdy crowd behind them, it looked like the Eagles
would have a tough game on their hands. The game stayed close within two points until Melissa Fabela knocked down a pair of three’s - one right at the buzzer - to give the Lady Eagles a ten point lead at the end of one. Fabela nailed another three with five seconds on the clock before halftime to help the Lady Eagles’
lead 30-21 at the end of the second. The Hugoton team’s fast pace and pressure proved to be too much for Nemaha Central in the second half. The Lady Eagles pulled away and went on to earn a 55-37 win to give Hugoton a place in the Championship game Saturday. Heger finished the contest
with a game-high 20 points. The Lady Eagles then battled Cheney for the championship game. Cheney came into the game as the sixth seed and looked like a team on a mission. Unfortunately they ran into the Lady Eagles who were on a date with destiny. Hugoton Continued to page 6
Meet the Lady Eagles Sunday, March 19
Hugoton’s varsity Lady Eagles hoist their 3A State Championship plaque high in the air after winning over the Cheney Cardinals in Saturday’s final game. The Lady Eagles dom-
inated from the very beginning, allowing Cheney’s offense only two points in the first quarter, compared to HHS’s 21. The reigning State Champions will host a meet and greet Sunday.
With the majority of grassfires now under control across the state, response teams and assets that deployed to assist local authorities are being demobilized. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management reduced staffing in the State Emergency Operations Center to a partial activation level at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. It will remain staffed at this level until further notice. Thursday, March 9, Governor Sam Brownback signed Executive Order 17-01 to assist fire relief efforts throughout the state. The executive order facilitates the immediate delivery of large quantities of hay, feed, fencing mate-
rials, and other relief supplies by waiving certain motor carrier regulations. The full text of the executive order can be found at https://governor.kansas.g ov/wp-content/uploads /2017/03/ExecutiveOrder-17-01-DRAFT.pdf. The Kansas Livestock Association is working with private donors to provide hay for cattle in counties suffering extensive loss of grazing lands and baled hay. Anyone wishing to donate to these efforts should contact KLA. Information is available at KLA’s Web site at http://www.kla.org/dona tionform.aspx. Fire crews continue to work active fires in Clark County (70 percent con-
tained), Comanche (90 percent contained), Ellis (98 percent contained), Reno (95 percent contained), and Rooks (97 percent contained). Fire crews will continue to monitor all fires for hot spots and flare-ups. According to figures from local county officials across the state, the estimated total number of acres burned now stands at approximately 711,950 acres. KDEM officials are reminding Kansans the potential for grassfire still exists in many areas of the state due to dry weather conditions. Although there is no statewide burn ban, residents are urged to contact their local emergency
management or sheriff’s office to find out if a burn ban exists in their area. The best practice under current conditions is to refrain from burning anything outdoors. The Kansas National Guard has two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters with collapsible 660-gallon water buckets assisting ground fire crews in suppressing fires in Clark County. Two CH-47 Army Reserve Chinook helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft from the U.S. Forestry Service have also been conducting water drop operations. Since these missions began, the aircraft have dropped approximately 263,410 gallons of water.
Governor Sam Brownback signed the final State of Disaster Emergency declaration Monday for 20 Kansas counties affected by wildfires that burned more than 651,000 acres across the state. The declaration covers the period beginning March 4 and continuing. The declaration amends the previous declaration he made for three counties Sunday, March 5. “Together as a state, we stand with those who lost
their homes, their livestock, and their barns,” said Governor Brownback. “As fires continue to sweep across our state, Kansans are standing shoulder to shoulder with their neighbors to deliver relief and support. Even as we continue the fight to contain and defeat these fires, this executive order assists and expedites the arrival of recovery supplies as our communities begin to rebuild in the wake of these wildfires.”
Named in the declaration are Barber, Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Ellis, Ellsworth, Ford, Harvey, Hodgeman, Lane, Lincoln, McPherson, Meade, Ness, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Rooks, Russell, and Seward Counties. One death was attributed to the fires due to smoke inhalation and 11 injuries were reported. According to initial damage reports, more than 40 homes were destroyed along with an unknown
number of outbuildings. One bridge in Meade County and three bridges in Clark County were also destroyed in addition to miles of fencing, utility poles and other structures. An unknown number of livestock were also killed. The declaration activates the response and recovery portions of the Kansas Response Plan. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments are being conducted to seek a major presidential disaster declaration.
Sunday, March 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the community is invited to a come and go reception at the Hugoton High School Cafeteria in honor of the undefeated State Champion HHS Lady Eagles!! Team members will be available for autographs and photos at the reception. Fans can also order their State Champion t-shirts to remember this moment forever! Cookies and lemonade will be served. The Lady Eagles will also be ordering their Championship rings Sunday, and each player is responsible for the cost of her ring. If anyone would like to help defray the cost of the rings, a donation box will be set up at the reception Sunday
evening. The coaches, players and their families have appreciated the support of their loyal HHS fans throughout this season - and throughout the past few years. Since 2014, the ladies of HHS have won four SubState tournaments, a third place at 2016’s State tournament, and now, two State Championships - a 4A Division II title in 2015 and the 3A honor in 2017. This year’s seniors’ overall record stands at 90-8: 19-4 in 2014, 22-2 in 2015, 232 in 2016 and 26-0 in 2017. Please come by the HHS cafeteria Sunday evening to congratulate the Lady Eagles and to wish them well in their future endeavors.
The Chinook helicopters and the fixed-wing aircraft demobilized Friday. Two Black Hawks will remain in Clark County to assist ground crews. NOTE: KDEM advises anyone wishing to contribute to ongoing disaster relief efforts to donate cash to disaster relief organizations rather than donating goods. Officials recommend Kansans donating to reputable disaster relief organizations of their choice or local organizations within the affected communities.
Submitted by the Kansas Adjutant General’s Department.
Stevens County Commissioners passed a burn ban effective immediately Monday, March 6. ANY and ALL burning is strictly prohibited. Stevens Co. Commissioners
Joe D. Thompson, Pat Hall & Tron Stegman
Governor signs State of Emergency declaration
Sydney Beesley wins second place in the senior division portion of the talent show for Pancake Day. She sang "I Dreamed a Dream”.
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AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kidz at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for kids in preschool through sixth grade. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. March 10-17 - No School - Spring Break for USD #210 students March 17 - Happy St. Patrick’s Day! March 18 - Pioneer Communications will host their Annual Meeting at 1:00 p.m in the south room of Grant Co Civic Center in Ulysses. - Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting, 10:00 a.m. at Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. - Pioneer Electric and Pioneer Communications will join and offer their Free Health Fair from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Walker Auditorium in Ulysses. March 19 - The community is invited to a come and go reception in
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honor of the undefeated State Champion HHS Lady Eagles in the Hugoton High School Cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Assembly of God will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. March 20 - Spring begins! - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugoton Middle School Library. - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation will meets at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. For more information call 620-544-2849. March 24-25 - Hugoton Kiwanis will host their Fiftieth Annual Consignment Auction at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. Sale starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and two auction rings will start at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. March 25 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Chamber Banquet at the Memorial Hall, starting at 6:00 p.m. - Dermot Community Supper
starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School. Hostesses are Linda Milburn and Lana Rodriguez. For information call 620-593-4330. March 26 - River of Life will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. April 1 - April Fool’s Day April 2 - Good News Evangelic Ministries will host services at Pioneer Manor in the
Donna Cowser Hayes Former Morton County resident Donna Marie Hayes, 76, passed from this life Friday, February 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson. Born in Hugoton March 30, 1940, she was the youngest of 12 children born to Queen and Daniel Cowser. She graduated with the Rolla High School Class of 1958. Better known as “Gigi”, she was the life of a room, always ready for a party, was never on time, and always had a warm smile on her face. A “super couponer” and the garage sale queen, she was the bubbly redhead who was always ready to help a friend in need. In her quiet time she loved watching and
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 27 through March 12. Fire Department Tuesday, Febraury 28, 10:56 a.m. sent to 101 W Cimarron, Moscow for a structure fire. Wednesday, March 1, 3:57 p.m. dispatched to 839 Road 14 for a structure fire. Thursday, March 2, 12:12 a.m. called back to 839 Road 14 for a structure fire. Friday, March 3, 12:25 p.m. dispatched to Road U and Road 14, in Seward County for a Wildland fire for mutual aid. Sunday, March 5, 2:29 p.m. responed to the city ponds for a grass fire. Sunday, March 5, 3:03 p.m. sent to Road P and Road 20 for a ground corn stalk fire. Monday, March 6, 10:38 a.m. dispatched to Road P and Road 20 for a CRP and corn stubble fire. Monday, March 6, 3:17 p.m. called out to Highway 51 and Highway 83, Seward County
chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. April 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. April 9 - Church of Christ will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.
for another Wildland fire for mutual aid. Tuesday, March 7, 2:09 a.m. called out just west of Eleventh and West City Limits for a vehicle fire. Tuesday, March 7, 7:59 p.m. sent three miles north on Highway 25 North for a motor vehicle accident. Thursday, March 9, 9:42 a.m. dispatched to 1457 Vet Clinic Road for an unreported controlled burn. Sunday, March 12, 4:45 a.m. sent just south of Road A and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, seven transfers, two motor vehicle accidents, two fire standbys and four Life Flights. Stevens County is currently under a
County-wide Burn Ban until further notice.
Insight
shopping on QVC, and eating ice cream and drinking coffee. Her grandchildren will tell you she was “the Best Grandma Ever”, her family was always her number one priority and she loved and treasured her time with them. The impact she made on her family was huge and will be missed. Donna married Gary Melvin Hayes in Raton, N.M. They made their lifelong home together in Meade. He preceded her in death August 28, 2007. Her parents; 11 siblings; two great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, all preceded her in death also. Survivors include her two daughters, Colene Purcell and husband Walter of Nickerson and Michella Reist and husband John of Deerfield; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. A celebration of her life was attended Saturday morning, March 4 at the Forest Center in Meade. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reno County Animal Shelter and left in care of Old Mission Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Ks.
by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Praising Bossie Talk to farmers, stockmen and ranchers – most will tell you how much they love their cows. Problem is, this humble and in most cases easy-going beast rarely receives the praise associated with the noble show horse or one of the so-called smartest creatures, the squealing pig. No one extols the virtues of this contented creature that spends her days quietly grazing and eating grass. We’ve all watched movies about horses Trigger and pigs Babe, but for most of the time, cows are considered boring and ignored by Hollywood, the media and the public. Still, cows are not whiners and they take their obscurity in stride and rarely complain about their circumstances. Except for a couple of rare occasions, animal rights activists have overlooked this wonderful beast of burden and focused their careful aim on mice, monkeys, rats and other vermin. Everyone screams bloody murder when some shampoo company tests its latest shampoo on a furry rodent. Where is the outcry for the lifestyle of cows? They spend days and nights under the stars without a tent or blanket and only their coat to keep them warm. They must hoof it across the pasture just to get a drink of cold water. But hey, I’m not here to say I feel sorry for the cow community. Confident and quiet, it is not their way to ask for preferential treatment. Spend time with a herd of cows and
you’ll soon discover they are indeed spiritual beings. They live their entire lives in service to mankind. Behind that seemingly blank stare rests a knowing glint that suggests, “Go ahead. Make fun. I spend all day eating and sleeping. You’re the one with high blood pressure and cash-flow problems.” Cattle occupy a unique role in human history, domesticated beginning with the Stone Age. Some are raised for meat (beef cattle), dairy products (cows) and hides (both). They are also used as draft animals and in certain sports. Some consider cattle the oldest form of wealth, and cattle rustling, consequently one of the earliest forms of theft. Dairy cows are referred to as the foster mothers of humans because they produce most of the milk that people drink. They provide 90-percent of the world's milk supply. The best cows may give approximately 25 gallons of milk each day. That's 400 glasses of milk. Cows in this country give an average of 2,000 gallons of milk per year. That's more than 30,000 glasses of milk. Beef cattle supply more than 30 different cuts of meat including the heart, tongue and what we grew up calling mountain oysters – a male private part. You gotta’ admit, that’s meaningful giving. Another gift from the bovine community is leather that comes from
their hides. We use it for boots, belts, baseballs, suitcases, purses, wallets, easy chairs and jackets. Yes, cattle or cows make the ultimate sacrifice for human comfort. Another place cows shine is in the rodeo arena or as spokesmammals in advertising. Who hasn’t seen the skydiving cows on their television screen? Another cow celebrity that’s been around for eons is Borden’s Elsie the Cow. Snorting bulls symbolize a healthy stock market and a Hereford cow pioneered space travel. Every kid knows about the cow who jumped over the moon. Milk, ice cream, cheeseburgers or that fine leather purse – think about it. Where would we be without our cows? On any given day, a cow often does more for us than our friends, neighbors, in-laws or even our elected officials. Cows deserve a roaring round of applause and recognition for a job well done. Anyway, I’d much rather thank a cow and wear a pair of leather boots than sport a mink coat and thank a varmint. I know I’d rather drink milk from a cow than milk from a mink. Enough said. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion
Obituaries Richard Dwayne “Andy” Anderson Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Richard Dwayne “Andy” Anderson. Mr. Anderson, 80, passed from this life Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of Fred C. Anderson and the former Dorothy Olinger. He was born April 21, 1936 in Stevens County where he was a lifetime resident. February 26, 1956, Dwayne and Rachel Catherine Well were married at Clayton, N.M. She preceded him in death November 21, 2012. Dwayne was also preceded in death by his parents; sister Barbara Palmer; and brother Robert Anderson. Andy loved his family and enjoyed being with them. He enjoyed life with his friends and loved to tease them. Mr. Anderson worked for the City of Hugoton for 40 years and retired. He was a bus driver for Hugoton Schools. Survivors include his son Rick Anderson of Canton; granddaughter Amanda Anderson of Salina; great granddaughter Cynthia Lockhart of Salina; his brother Larry Anderson and wife Velda of Ulysses; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were attended Friday morning, March 10 at First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Heath Kelley presiding. Paul’s Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for American Cancer Society. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Billy Kaup Liberal resident Billy J. Kaup, age 67, passed from this life Sunday, March 4 instead of Monday, March 6, 2017 as Brenneman first had listed and printed in The Hermes last week.
Jennifer Vanley Word has been recieved of the death of Jennifer Lynn Vanley, 49, of Liberal. Mrs. Vanley passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017 at St. Francis Via Christi Medical Center in Wichita. Born September 20, 1967 at Dodge City, she was the daughter of Edward Winkler and the former Delilah Short. June 24, 1989 Jennifer married Todd Vanley in Liberal. He survives. Jennifer was a graduate of Hoisington High School, Class of 1986. She moved to Liberal in 1987 where she worked at Alco. In 2002, she went to work for USD 480 as a Library Aide at Garfield Elementary School. Jennifer was highly active within the schools, assisting with the Book Fairs and loved working with the children. She also volunteered every chance she had, attending many school trips! Jennifer enjoyed reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Vanley was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberal. Jennifer is also survived by two daughters, Kimberly Vanley of Liberal and Heather Chambers and husband Chris of Follett, Tx.; grandson David Todd Chambers; her mother Delilah of Hoisington; two brothers, Eddie Winkler of
Enid, Ok. and Otto Winkler of Kalispell, Mt.; and her sister Debbie Winkler of Newton. Mrs. Vanley was preceded in death by her father Edward Thomas Winkler. Memorial services were attended Saturday morning, March 11, at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Wehling officiating. Miller Mortuary of Liberal was in charge of the arrangements. A family burial of the urn will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Stroke Association in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks 67905. Friends may send condolences to the family through Jennifer's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 6, 2017 • Dog at Large, 100 Block of West Tenth, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 300 Block of East Eleventh, Placed in Animal Shelter, Officer Lamatsch • Welfare Check, 200 Block of South Jackson, Welfare Check, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of Monroe, Unlocked, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Fire, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Standby, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, March 7, 2017 • Domestic Dispute, 1600 Block of Washington, Officer Lamatsch • EMS Assist, 900 Block of South Monroe, Standby, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, March 8, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Seventh, Unlocked, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Main, Unlocked, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of Adams, Unlocked, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of Madison, Unlocked, Officer Fedelin Friday, March 10, 2017 • Funeral Escort, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of Harrison, Unlocked, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, March 11, 2017 • Suspicious Person, 800 Block of Van Buren, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 500 Block of Copperstone, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of Monroe, Unlocked, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, March 12, 2017 • Dog at Large, 200 Block of Washington, Returned to Owner, Sergeant Johnson
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth
Evalean Forward
Card Shower
Evalean Forward will celebrate her ninetieth birthday with a card shower. Evalean was born March 26, 1927. If you would like to send her some birthday wishes you can mail a card to 2701 Highway 51, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
This article was taken from the book “Forgotten Men of Cripple Creek” by Leslie Doyle Spell and Hazel M. Spell. Provided by Museum Curator Stanley McGill. During the 1870’s, Bob Womack and George Carr, both young men from Kentucky, located in the Mount Pisgah country of Colorado. Womack living on his father’s homestead near where the Welty brothers, Levi and Alonzo, had a ranch on the south slope of Mount Pisgah in a gulch west of what is now the Mount Pisgah cemetery. Womack lived part of the time at a log cabin on his father’s homestead, but also spent some time in Florissant. When Carr was in his early twenties, he decided to move east to Kansas. George Carr, after settling
in Garden City, served on the police force there. While in Garden City in 1880 or 1881, he married. The first child of their union was a boy named Wendell. In 1883, when there occurred a land rush south of Garden City and Dodge City, George with his wife and son, moved to a small town called Voorhees near the south border of Kansas. There he entered the freighting business, hauling from Dodge City to Woodsdale, Hugoton and Voorhees. My father, William L. Spell, more familiarly known as “Bill” Spell, and who played an important part in the early development of the Mount Pisgah area, was born near Marion, In. in 1854. At the age of twenty-one, he moved to Dallas, Tx. where he had been only a short while when
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Did you “Spring Forward”? Made morning come a little sooner for a few days. Anyway - it was a nice weekend! Card players were out and there was a very nice crowd for dancing Saturday night. Cottonwood had great music as usual. Thanks guys! The Board meets this week. Painters meet Wednesday, and Bridge and Camera Club will be Thursday. Bingo will be played right after lunch Friday. Then there is a Live on Stage program Saturday evening. Busy, busy! The Elkhart Senior Citizens
have decided to have dances again - the fourth Saturday of each month at the Civic Center. They have been very good to come over to our dances. Menu Mar. 16 ......................BBQ Beef Mar. 17 ..........Smothered Steak Mar. 20.Cheeseburger Meatloaf Mar. 21.....................Roast Beef Mar. 22.....Chicken Fried Steak Mar. 23................................BLT Activities Thursday, March 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Camera Club..............7:00 p.m. Friday, March 17
Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 Live on Stage..............7:30 p.m. ...................................Liberal The All-American Boys Chorus Monday, March 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge.......................12:30 p.m.
he was hired as a cattle drover by a Colonel Miller. During the California gold rush of 1849, this Colonel Miller had headed for that golden mecca, but was so well pleased with the fertile land of Kansas, he decided to settle there. He became interested in the cattle raising business and started buying stock as far south as Dallas and Fort Worth. In 1875 he hired my father as cattle drover to herd the cattle along the western division of the Chisholm Trail. Cattle were not forced to travel any certain distances in a given time but were just drifted along, feeding as they traveled. It would take nearly a year from Dallas to the Colonel’s ranches in Kansas or to a shipping point. Each drover would have four or five saddle horses to be exchanged along the route. One horse was used as a pack animal with the cowboy’s bedroll and clothes lashed to the horse with a diamond hitch. The knowledge of this particular hitch was handed down from father to son, thus I learned it in my boyhood days. Much interest has been revived recently since I have been using it in my appearance at Death Valley 49ers yearly encampments, where I have demonstrated it to many thousands of spectators in the last few years. This article will be continued next week. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This school building was opened for classes in 1913 at the cost of $5,000. The building, consisting of seven rooms, was used for school for only 19 years. J.M. Schull was the first superintendent with John Traver as assistant. Thanks, Curator McGill.
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1.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.29 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 30.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 1.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 36.1 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices March 13 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.86 per gallon in 2016, $2.34 per gallon
in 2015, $3.42 per gallon in 2014, $3.58 per gallon in 2013 and $3.64 per gallon in 2012. "A sudden plunge in the price of oil is likely to weigh on gas prices, at least temporarily,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com. "With little warning or expectation, crude oil last week broke out of the rut it had well established, with crude prices falling out of a threemonth range of $51-$54 per barrel to $49. Fundamentals of oil have weakened, and with last week's large 8.2 million barrel rise in crude oil inventories, the market has turned decidedly bearish for now. Naturally, when oil
Our names are Jack and Jean Osborne. We live in Plains. I (Jack) have cancer, and we were getting donations to go to Tulsa, Ok. to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I have had cancer for about four years. I was going to Liberal, but the last time just didn’t feel right. We cannot thank Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc. enough! If not for their generosity, we would not have been able to go. We really appreciate your help so much. They also have helped us with some of our other bills. I really want to take this opportunity to give each and every person recognition for your generous hearts. They paid for our gas, hotel and most of our food.
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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, March 14 Brown Dupree - $2.19 Eagles Landing - $2.16 Kangaroo Express -$2.17 Thrifty King - $2.19 Toot N Totum - $2.19 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.17 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen
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prices take a beating such as they did last week, one might expect gasoline prices to move in lockstep, but due the complex relationship of oil and gasoline prices and the middleman - U.S. refineries motorists may not see as large a decline at the pump as they may hope for; but certainly stay tuned. I remain optimistic that the annual spring rally at the pump could be less severe than expected, but remain cautious as it remains difficult to know where the new path will lead oil prices in the week ahead," DeHaan said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.
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Angela Willey called "Time For Me". She shared information about how different essential oils can help relieve headaches and relax from daily stress. She shared a lip balm and a wonderful sugar peppermint scrub with members. Each member was given a spray bottle in which they added different oils and distilled water to make a bug spray. She also showed how rice bags can be used to relieve headaches and stress in neck muscles. She owns Angela's Wellness Center in Elkhart. The following member's names were drawn for rice bags - Eudon Dutton, Alice Conner and Dot Leiker. Sue Meek's name was drawn for a medical bracelet. Hostesses for the meeting were Dot Leiker, Alice Conner and Eudon Dutton. They served delicious decorated sugar cookies, brownies, grapes and lime sherbet floats. Everyone was given a Celtic Design coloring book, gel pen, Luck of the Irish bracelet and pin, and
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jumped out of the gates fast. The Lady Eagles scored 15 unanswered points before Cheney got on the board. That was all Cheney got in the first quarter as HHS soon commanded 21-2 lead. The second quarter was not much better for Cheney as they couldn’t manage to slow the Hugoton team down. By the end of the half the Lady Eagles led 33 to 11. In the second half the Eagles got a bit of a scare as Heger went down hurt picking up a foul when she dove for a ball. Her absence gave Cheney a faint hope as Hugoton’s pace seemed to slow. Cheney made a small run to try to avoid a running clock in the fourth. Heger returned in the fourth and the Lady Eagles finished the game strong. Cheney attempted to do all they could to get back in the game but Amy Scott did not miss many from the line, as she knocked down all eight free throws in the quarter. The Lady Eagles won their second championship in
three years 59 to 37. The Lady Eagles shot 41 percent from the floor and 36 percent from the arc in the game. They finished the game with 32 rebounds and 12 steals. The Lady Eagles had four players in double figures for scoring. Dallie Hoskinson led both teams with 16 points. Heger and Scott contributed 15 points apiece, and Sydney Hein added 13. The Lady Eagles’ senior class finished their career with four State tournament appearances, one third place finish, and two State Championships, one in 4A II and the other in 3A.
Katy Heger controls the ball Saturday against tough Cardinal defenders. Katy earned 48 points throughout the tourney, as well as shooting 50% from Senior Melissa Fabela calls for the ball in State beyond the arc and 100% from the Championship action against Cheney. free throw line.
Hugoton’s Sydney Hein races ahead of a Cheney player Saturday. Sydney averaged 8.7 points per game at the State tournament and shot 88% from the free throw line.
Hugoton’s varsity girls exit the court after winning over Cheney 59-37 at the finals Saturday.
A throng of Hugoton fans crowd the hallway of Hutch Community College’s Sports Arena after
Hugoton’s State Championship win Saturday afternoon.
HHS senior Amy Scott watches for an open JoHanna Rawlins calls for a teammate while teammate during the final game against Cheney. facing the Cheney Cardinals. JoHanna Amy shot 50% from the three-point line and made boasted eight blocked shots at State. 77% of her free throws.
Way to Go Eagles and Lady Eagles!
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Dallie Hoskinson grabs for the rebound Friday at Hutchinson during action against Nemaha Central. Dallie grabbed an impressive 34 rebounds - 14 offensive and 20 defensive.
The Lady Eagles stop by the elementary school before heading to the State tournament Tuesday, March 7. Photos courtesy of USD 210.
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Eagles’ State bid ends after tough first round The Eagles’ return to State for another chance at a title ended with a first round loss to South East Saline. The Eagles - who last year finished runner up in 4A II - looked to go into the 3A State game and finish what they started last year. The Eagles drew the fifth seed and went up against fourth-seeded South East Saline. In the first quarter, the Eagles looked to get Zack Leininger going early, as he helped the Eagles take an early five point lead. But
South East Saline capitalized on the Eagle turnovers that ultimately sealed HHS’s fate. The first quarter ended with SE Saline leading 11-9. In the second quarter both teams struggled to score, but the Eagles got control of the half and took a lead thanks to a three-point basket from Carlos Montiel and then got a tip in from Jace Gilmore. The Eagles went into the half with a 22-19 lead. The third quarter looked like the Eagles would keep the upper hand on SE Saline,
as they retained the lead through most of the quarter. Hugoton lost the lead with a crucial Montiel turnover at seven seconds left. That helped set up S.E. Saline with a 31-30 lead at the end of three. In the fourth, the Eagles only tied the game early after a Tony Kinser free throw, but then SE Saline took command of the game while the Eagles struggled to hold on to the ball. SE Saline scored six points solely off turnovers in the fourth, forcing the
Eagles to try to play catch up with fouls late in the game. South East Saline converted 12 of 14 free throws and went on to win, ending the Eagles’ title run. Even though the Eagles won the rebound battle 39 to 25, it was the turnover margin that sunk the Eagles as they committed 18 turnovers to S.E. Saline’s five. The Eagles shot 31 percent from the field. Leininger, who scored the team-high ten points, led the team. The Eagles finished the season 17-7.
Carter Brown sprints to get ahead of the Saline defender at Hutchinson Thursday.
Carlos Montiel and Mitchell Hamlin battle for a rebound against SE Saline Thursday. Carlos boasted the best rebound average for the State tournament, grabbing 11 boards.
Zack Leininger and Carlos Montiel work to get open as they face the Southeast of Saline Trojans. Zack ended up shooting five for five from the field, tying with teammate Jace Gilmore for top field goal percentage.
Colby Korf protects the ball as he surveys the court for an open teammate during State basketball action Thursday.
Tony Kinser calls for the ball at Thursday’s game. Tony ranked first in blocked shots for the entire State tourney, turning down six at the basket.
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he first and last advice for a Christian—and indeed for any believer— is to cultivate a close relationship with God. If your relationship with God is distant and abstract, then perhaps you are going about it the wrong way. Admittedly, it can be difficult to have a relationship with God, since God is more a spiritual than a physical being, and the only way to know and commune with Him is through prayer and meditation, perhaps supplemented by the reading of scripture. One of the things that scripture tells us is that God typically speaks quietly. Those who are expecting God’s voice to sweep them off their feet are bound to be disappointed. It’s a lot more likely that you will hear the gentle voice of God while praying quietly. It’s also necessary to have a receptive attitude to God, and to be open to the nudging of the Holy Spirit. God may be telling us repeatedly to change something in our life, but He won’t force us to change. You are free to heed the divine advice or not, and for your relationship with God to grow, you must meet Him halfway. Strive to heed His counsel and seek him with a humble and sincere heart.
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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
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 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. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 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.
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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
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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 - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 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 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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Six Hugoton Wrestling Club members qualify for District The Hugoton Wrestling Club went to Pratt for SubDistrict Four Tournament. They all fought hard; six of the nine wrestlers qualified for District in Garden City Saturday, March 18. Adam Mendoza placed first at 12U 96 lbs, Abraham Garcia placed third 14U 155 lbs., Jacob Fabela placed first 10U 150 lbs., Cameron Persing placed third 10U 61 lbs.,
Jose Calleja placed fourth 10U 70 lbs., Tommy McClure placed fifth 12U 88 lbs., Adriel Camacho placed fifth 8U 58 lbs., and Zane Poulsen placed sixth 10U 82 lbs. Brian Montoya placed first 10U 67 lbs. at Sub-District Four in Pratt. He will go on to District in Garden City. He wrestles for the Ulysses Wrestling Club.
Tommy McClure wrestles in the 12U division at 88 pounds. McClure wins fifth place at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt.
Zane Poulsen wins sixth place with his matches during the Sub-District Four tournament.
Adriel Camacho wins fifth place at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt. Camacho wrestles in the 8U division at 58 pounds.
Jose Calleja qualifies for the fourth place trophy with his win at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt. Adriel Camacho sizes up his competition during tournament action in Pratt recently.
Abraham Garcia wins third place in the 14U division at the SubDistrict Four tournament in Pratt.
Cameron Persing wrestles in the 10U division and places third at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt.
Cameron Persing wrestles in the 10U division and places third at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt.
Adam Mendoza wrestles his way to first place at the Sub-District Four tournament in Pratt.
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Pictured in the front row left to right are Jose Calleja, Tommy McClure, Alexis Chavez, Adriel Camacho, Zane Poulsen and Cameron
Persing. In the back row are Coach Jesus Mendoza, Abraham Garcia, Adam Mendoza and Michael Mendoza.
CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY & FRIDAY UNTIL SALE TIME Disposal Fee On Unsold Tires - Will Sell In Arena At Auctioneers’ Discretion
Saturday, March 25, 2017 Sale Starts At 10:00 a.m., Two Auction Rings start at 11:00 a.m. 20 P&D Mint Coin Sets Many P&D State Quarters Several Proof Sets Colorized State Quarter Sets Many Other Coins & Bills Several $2.00 Bills Several P&D Dollar Sets 1997-98 Hot Wheels in Package
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Adam Mendoza wins first in the 12U division.
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“EYF”, or Enhancing Your Future with Mathematics and Science, was the topic of the week in sixth grade last week. Seventeen sixth grade girls attended a math and science conference at Emporia State University Saturday, March 4. 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 thirteenth year the conference has been attended by Hugoton students. Every year the girls enthusiastically report they had a great time and the workshops were fun and interesting. In these tight economic times the participants want to express their appreciation to the Hugoton Board of Education for funding the trip. Those attending were Allison
Goode, Lyla Evans, Haley Ascencio, Madison Crawford, Ana Mendez, Gianna Vos, Carmen Don Juan, Samantha Berry, Amya Johnson, Lakota Persing, Marrine Williams, Claudia Clark, Tala Eckert, Rylee Fann, Ashley Mancera, Julienne Salazar and Emily Rojas. Sponsors were Susan Ellsaesser, Shelby Evans and Ashley Goode.
Local benefactors make a stop during their busy day to enjoy the four benches they donated at Raydene Park. The benches were given in honor of the donors’ loved ones. Names of their loved ones are on plaques placed on the benches. The benches are set along the Hike and Bike Trail winding through Raydene Park. The Hike and Bike Trail is tied in with the Safe
Be on the lookout for possible charity scams Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging residents in areas damaged by recent wildfires to use caution during the cleanup and rebuilding to avoid scams by transient contractors or price gouging. He also warned all Kansans wishing to help with recovery efforts to watch out for fake charities soliciting donations. “After damage from disasters, our main priority is to clean up and rebuild as quickly as possible,” Schmidt said. “Friends, family and neighbors are usually the first to offer help. Sadly, how-
ever, there are also those who take advantage of victims in their time of need.” Consumers should be on the lookout for price gouging in the wake of a disaster. Kansas law prohibits unjustifiably increasing the price of any necessary property or service, including gasoline, during a time of declared disaster. Many counties in south central, central and northwest Kansas were declared disaster areas after last week’s wildfires. Scam artists posing as charities can cause trouble for generous Kansans hoping
to help their neighbors. For those interested in donating to charities to help victims of the wildfires, here are some tips: Visit the website at www.kansascharitycheck.org or call (785) 296-4564 to find information on charitable organizations registered in Kansas, your rights as a consumer when giving to charities and the Kansas Charitable Organization and Solicitation Act. Check the Better Business Bureau and others for information on charities: www.give.org, www.charity
Schedule your donation with free Red Cross Blood Donor App All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass. American Red Cross will be in Hugoton March 21, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church at 600 South Van Buren. With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can conveniently schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, track the impact of their donations and earn rewards. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood. org/RapidPass before coming to their appointments. “I've always thought it was the right thing to do, to donate when it was convenient for me,” said Lance Ford. “But after my triplets were born premature and needed transfusions in the neonatal intensive care unit, I decided that it was more important to seek out opportunities to donate, rather than just waiting until it was convenient to me. The Red Cross apps and notifications make it very easy to find a location near you, and they are so courteous, respectful and efficient. There is really no excuse not to donate. It's such a small thing that makes such a big difference!” March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943 in celebration of the Red Cross volunteers who help those in need by giving their time, money or blood.
Join their ranks by making an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcross blood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: *Garden City, March 29, 2017: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Community Congregational Church, 710 N. 3rd; March 30, 2017: 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Community Congregational Church, 710 N. 3rd *Dodge City March 27, 2017: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Senior Center, 2408 Central Ave.; March 28, 2017: 7:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 2408 Central Ave.; March 30, 2017: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Dodge City High School, 2201 Ross Blvd *Ulysses March 23, 2017: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Grant County Fairground, 1000 West Patterson Ave *Lakin March 21, 2017: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lakin High School, 407 N Campbell *Elkhart March 22, 2017: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Elkhart City Hall, 433 Morton Street *Rolla March 29, 2017: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rolla High School, 204 Van Buren *Liberal March 23, 2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Western Avenue Church of Christ, 215 S. Western Ave. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at
check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
watch.org, and www.guide star.org. Check out charities on www.give.org for tax deduction qualification, charity ratings and additional information. When you are ready to donate, send your donation in the form of a check so you have a receipt. Do not give out credit card or bank information to an organization. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has a list of organizations that are assisting in the recovery effort. That information can be found here: http://agriculture.ks.gov/ news-events/kansas-wildfirerecovery-resources. Any Kansans who have problems with contractors or other companies that follow storms or disasters may file a request for the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division to investigate at (800) 432-2310 or www.In YourCornerKansas.org. In addition, anybody encountering a fake charity soliciting funds in response to the disaster can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division.
Routes to School project, completed last year. Seated are Cheryl Cox and Barbara Concannon, and standing are Jan Leonard and Wayne Tate. The Parsons Trust donated funds for the trash containers. Sidewalks in the park are well used and appreciated by bike riders, skaters, walkers and runners of all ages, and the Frisbee golf course is a great pastime for everyone!
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Kansas Ag Month kicks off with statewide Food Drive Campaign The Neighbor to Neighbor statewide food drive kicked off Kansas Agriculture Month March 2 in support of our neighbors in need and to reduce hunger in Kansas communities. Harvesters–The Community Food Bank in Topeka hosted state leaders, including Governor Sam Brownback, representatives of the food banks of Kansas, Dillons Food Stores employees and members of the Kansas agriculture
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community. The food drive is a collaborative effort by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dillons Food Stores, Harvesters – The Community Food Network, Kansas Food Bank, Second Harvest Community Food Bank and the Kansas agriculture community. The goal is to raise 85,000 meals for Kansas families during the food drive throughout the month of March. Kansans can con-
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tribute to the campaign at Dillons Food Stores statewide, at other community locations across the state or through the virtual donation portal, http:// ksn2n.harvestersvfd.org. Governor Brownback signed a proclamation declaring March as Kansas Agriculture Month and March 21 as Kansas Agriculture Day. He also stressed the importance of serving your neighbors in need as well as educating all Kansans about how the food they eat transitions from farm to fork. Governor Brownback recognized the value of agriculture to the state of Kansas and thanked the food banks for their service to the state. Staff from the three food banks, representatives from Dillons Food Stores, Kansas FFA officers and representatives from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and other state agencies and agriculture organizations then joined together to pack boxes of food to be distributed to Kansans in need.
“It is important for all of us to work together to feed those in our Kansas communities who are food insecure, because when families and children have enough to eat, our communities are stronger and our state is stronger,” said Brian Walker, CEO of Kansas Food Bank. “We greatly appreciate our partners in the Neighbor to Neighbor food drive and we encourage Kansans to join us in this statewide effort.” Dillons Food Stores made an initial donation of several thousand pounds of nonperishable food items at the kickoff event, where the participants packed 287 boxes of food to be distributed to low-income seniors in Kansas. To learn more about the Neighbor to Neighbor statewide food drive and ways to participate in Kansas Agriculture Month, visit www.agriculture.ks.gov/ksag day.
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Pruning Deciduous Shrubs Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of now is pruning certain shrubs. Often, gardeners approach pruning with trepidation, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. Remember, not all shrubs need to be pruned (i.e., witch hazel), and certain shrubs, which will be identified later, should not be pruned this time of year. Shrubs are pruned to maintain or reduce size, rejuvenate growth, or to remove diseased, dead or damaged branches. Deciduous shrubs are those that lose their leaves each winter. Evergreen shrubs maintain foliage all year and include yews and junipers. Deciduous shrubs are placed into three groups: - Those that flower in the spring on wood produced last year; - Those that flower later
in the year on current seasons’ growth; and - Those that may produce flowers, but those flowers are of little ornamental value. Shrubs that flower in the spring should not be pruned until immediately after flowering. Though pruning earlier will not harm the health of the plant, the flowering display will be reduced. Examples of these types of plants include forsythia, lilac and mock orange. Shrubs that bloom on current seasons’ growth or that do not produce ornamental flowers are best pruned in late winter to early spring. Examples include Rose-of-Sharon, pyracantha, Bumald spirea and Japanese spirea. Pruning during the spring allows wounds to heal quickly without threat from insects or disease. There is no need to treat pruning cuts with paints or sealers. In fact, some of these products may retard healing. There are three basic methods used in pruning shrubs: thinning, heading back and rejuvenating. Thinning is used to thin out branches from a shrub that is too dense. It is accomplished by removing most of the inward growing twigs by either cutting them back to a larger branch or cutting them back to just above an outward-facing bud. On multistemmed shrubs, the oldest canes may be completely removed. Heading back is done by removing the end of a branch by cutting it back to a bud and is used for either reducing height or keeping a shrub compact. Branches are not cut back to a uniform height because this results in a "witches-broom" effect. Rejuvenation is the most severe type of pruning and may be used on multi-stem shrubs that have become too large, with too many old branches to justify saving the younger canes. All stems are cut back to three- to five-inch stubs. This is not recommended for all shrubs but does work well for spirea, forsythia, pyracantha, ninebark, Russian almond, little leaf mock orange, shrub roses and flowering quince. By Ward Upham.
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Governor Sam Brownback presents a proclamation declaring March as Kansas Agriculture Month and March 21 as Kansas Agriculture Day to Trenton Smedley, a state FFA officer from Cherryvale.
Program provides funds for agricultural entrepreneurship The Kansas Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Kansas Department of Commerce to award funds to Kansas entrepreneurs to encourage innovation and entrepreneurial spirit within the agriculture industry. These funds are made available by the JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneur program. “A strong agriculture industry is the foundation of the Kansas economy,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “We are committed to economic growth, and this program will expand opportunities for agricultural innovation across the state of Kansas.” A total of $100,000 is available to disperse in $10,000 increments among selected applicants. Money will be awarded to Kansas-based individuals and companies toward the goal of creating new businesses. Proposed ideas must fall under one of these categories: entrepreneurial concepts or ideas, proof of concept, company growth opportunities or start-ups (not limited to first stage). The product or service must be innovative, whether it be a new idea, device, method or application of a better solution. Application reviews will begin March 22. Awards will be
made until funds are exhausted. Awardees will be paid funds in early April and will be required to submit quarterly reports for one year following the award announcement or until their project or service application goals are satisfactorily met. The goal of JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneur is to develop the entrepreneurial spirit in the state by encouraging new businesses. This program will allow individuals who do not have access to adequate funds to make their innovative ideas a reality. Kansas agriculture has developed specific desired outcomes for growth in the agricultural technology and entrepreneurship sector, with an objective to “foster a business environment that supports new and expanding enterprises.” This project directly addresses an outcome by providing start-up capital to agricultural entrepreneurs through the JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneur program. For application details, go to the KDA website at agricul ture.ks.gov/business-develop ment. Questions should be directed to Kerry Wefald, agriculture marketing director, at 785-564-6758 or Kerry.We fald@ks.gov.
From workforce development to increased market access to research and development of new technologies and products, agriculture is primed for growth. Based on direct input and collaboration with hundreds of Kansas agricultural leaders, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has compiled and summarized industry feedback into desired growth outcomes for 19 specific sectors of the industry. The outcomes document has now been published on the Kansas Department of Agriculture Web site, agriculture. ks.gov/GrowAg, along with documents providing expanded background information for each of the 19 agricultural sectors. “At every stage of this project, we have been pleased with the enthusiasm, initiative and spirit of cooperation shown by agricultural leaders throughout the state, who are eager to work together to enhance an environment for growth in Kansas,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “It comes as no surprise to us that the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural business leaders of Kansas understand the need to look to the future in strategic ways to create shortterm and long-term expansion of our state’s agriculture industry.” The Kansas Agricultural Growth Strategy project has been coordinated by KDA, with participation by more than 500 agricultural stakeholders. This project is a direct response to the call to action issued at the August 2015 meeting of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors hosted by KDA. A highlight of the project was the inaugural Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth, which was in Manhattan in August 2016. The Summit brought together nearly 400 leaders from across
industry sectors under one roof to talk about barriers, challenges, opportunities, growth goals and next steps. Input from the Summit, as well as from smaller meetings both before and after the event, led to the identification of desired industry outcomes, which can be found at the Ag Growth Web site. These documents are not intended to represent the opinions and priorities of the state government, but as a compilation of feedback from agricultural stakeholders which will now serve as a guidance document for private, public and academic partners to work together to grow the agricultural industry. “Growing the Kansas economy is a top priority, and to grow the Kansas economy the agriculture industry must grow,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “I appreciate the commitment of everyone across the state who has worked on this agricultural growth project and I look forward to seeing their progress in the future.” Agriculture is Kansas’ largest industry and economic driver, contributing $64 billion to the Kansas economy, and employing nearly 13 percent of the Kansas workforce. Individual action plans for each outcome have been developed by members of the KDA Growth Team in consultation with industry partners, and will be used to track progress of the strategic growth project. The industry will gather once again this summer for the second annual Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth Thursday, August 24, 2017, to evaluate progress on the action plans and to identify next steps for the Kansas agriculture industry. Information on the Summit will be posted as it becomes available at agri culture.ks.gov/summit.
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Baptist Youth Group attend Extreme Air by Makayla Persinger February 19, the Moscow Baptist Youth Group and Dodge City First Southern Baptist Youth Group (Fire) were invited to spend the day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. working at Extreme Air. The event lasted two days – Saturday and Sunday. There were 20 bounce houses there including a rock wall and a zipline. Eight kids went with Moscow Baptist Youth Group. They helped with many events such as: tug-o-war, basketball, little kids’ bounce houses (there were 10), boxing house, obstacle course, jousting, slides, and bungee trampolines. We were served lunch and supper and helped clean
up after. Then we went to Dairy Queen to get ice cream. The youth are excited to go back next year. We all had so much fun there, and we are thankful that we had Stephanie Schraeder to drive the youth there and back and put up with all the kids. The kids that went were Makayla Persinger, Jesse Persinger, Hunter Persinger, Sarah McLeod, Hailey Blue, Jolee Hoffine, Jessie James and Josie James. We are also excited for our next fundraiser – the Potato Bar.
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The Moscow Baptist Church Youth participates in the Extreme Air February 19.
March 10-20 NO SCHOOL--SPRING BREAK Tuesday, March 21 Baseball at Beaver, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Lifetouch Casual and Group Pictures
Forensics at South Gray Monday, March 27 Fifth-eighth Grade Music Contest Tuesday, March 28 Junior High Track at Montezuma, 2:00 p.m. Baseball at Satanta, 4:00 p.m.
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Duplicate Bridge meets at Hugoton Senior Center The Thursday afternoon Duplicate Bridge club met at the Hugoton Senior Center with Donita Graham hostess. Betty Willis had the high score for the day, and Midge Greenwood the low score.
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Methodist Church members enjoy Newsboys concert Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Newsboys came to Dodge City. The Newsboys are a Christian band. The Moscow Methodist Church took 45 people, kids and adults included. At the concert, there were lots of people of different ages. The concert was from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Newsboys came to Dodge City
because they wanted to share the Lord and truth about God with others. Also, some people went to the concert just to have fun. Some went to have fun and also to have an opportunity for God to talk to them. Before the Newsboys came out, there was a Rivals Competition. About ten competitors sang and/or did a little
ABSOLUTE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017- 9:00 AM CT LOCATION: From the Southwest corner of Hugoton, KS on County Rd 12, go 11 miles South to Road B, then 3/4 miles East to Sale Site COMBINES-HEADERS: ‘11 JD 9770 STS Bullet Rotor Comb., Green Star Ready, 2919 E Hrs, 2149 S; ‘13 JD S670 Comb., Bin Ext, 42” Duals, 2105 E Hrs, 1401 Sep Hrs.; 4 - Shelbourne Reynolds 32’ CVS Stripper Hds (2-‘13, 1-‘10, 1-UNK); 2 (‘07) JD 1293, 12R30” Corn Heads w/Kickers; 2 JD 12Row 30” Row Heads w/Trlrs; 2 (‘12) JD 615P PU Hdrs. SPRAYER-TRACTORS: ‘15 JD R4038 SP Spray Rig, 380/90R46 Tires, Starfire 3000 SF1 Receiver 2630 Display, 100’ Boom; 2 (‘13) JD 8285R FWA Trctrs, ILS Susp, PS, 18.4R-46 Duals, 3955 hrs-4227 hrs; ‘12 JD 8335R FWA Trctr, ILS, IVT Trans, 480/80R50 R Duals, F Duals, 5853 hrs.; ‘12 JD 8310R FWA Trctr, PS, 480/80R50Duals, 6412 Hrs.; JD 8400 FWA Trctr, P/S Trans, 4 Rems., 18.4R46 Duals w/JD 840 FE Ldr, Joystick, 8093 hrs. (YR,Model UNK); ‘09 JD 5045E FWA Utility Trctr 3pt PTO w/JD553 FE Ldr, 1336 Hrs; ‘93 JD 4960 FWA Trctr P/S, 3 Rems. w/Leon FE Ldr, w/Grapple. FARM EQUIP. (PARTIAL LIST): ‘15 Landoll VT Plus Mod. 7431-33 Vertical Tillage Disc w/Rear Crumblers; ‘13 Lan- doll 9650-50 Cult. w/Tire harr.; ‘13 Landoll 6230-36 Tndm Disc; ‘10 Landoll Weather Proofer III2310 Disc Ripper w/Stalk Chprs; ‘10 Landoll 2110 Cltr Chsl w/Stalk Chprs, Raven NH3; ‘12 Landoll 5530-40’ DD Drill 7 1/2” sp; ‘16 Sunflower 3372 7-6 Sweep w/Pckrs; Sunflower 35’ FallowKing Mod. 3050-35 Sweep w/ Pckrs; ‘08 Sun- flower 9434 40’ DD Drill 7 1/2” sp; ‘12 Brillion WFP036 Pull Behind Soil Saver; ‘16 JD 1775NT 24Row 30” Max Emerge 5 Plntr; ‘12 JD 1710 3pt 12row Max Emerge XP Plntr Hyd Drive; JD HX15 Batwing Shrdr. PICKUPS: ‘14 Ford F150XL Ext Cab, 4x4 Auto, Stl. FB 49476 Mi.; ‘14 Dodge Ram 2500 4 Dr, Dsl, Auto, 4x4 81800 K; ‘14 Ford F150XL Ext Cab 4x4 V8, Auto w/C&M Flatbed, Mi. Unk; ‘13 Dodge Ram 3500 HD, 4dr Cumm. D Auto 4x4, St.l F 107,000 mi.; ‘12 Toyota Tundra 4dr 4x4 Auto, 65277 Mi.; ‘10 Ford F250 XLT Super- Duty Dsl, Auto, 4x4 4dr, Steel FB 109700 Mi.; ‘10 Chevy 1500 Super Cab, V8, Auto, 4x4 Steel FB Mi. Unk’; ‘09 Chevy 2500 HD SuperCab V8 Vortec Auto 4x4 Mi. Unk; ‘98 GMC Sngl Cab 4x4 5sp Man., Stl. FB. TRUCKS (PARTIAL LIST): 5-‘00 Intl. Semi Day Cab Trks Series 60 Det. Eng., 9 sp Fuller Trans, Tndm Axle Twin Screw; ‘89 Ford L8000 Dsl Trk. w/490-14 Roto Mix Feed Box w/ Elect. Scales; ‘76? GMC Tndm, Twin Screw, w/20’ B&H, Westfeld Tailgate Aug.; ‘73 Chevy C60 Sngl Axle Truck w/16’ B&H, Westfeld Tailgate Aug. TRAILERS (PARTIAL LIST): Wilson Mod. CFD-900 48’ DD Trlr, sprd Axle, A/R; ‘85 Transcraft 48’ DD Trlr w/Removable Drive on Spryr Caddy & Steel Water Tank; 4 Castleton 42’ Steel Hppr Trlrs (‘99-‘00-‘01-‘04); ‘93 CPS 42’ Steel Hppr Trlr; ‘94 Barrett 48’ Alum Cattle Pot; 2 BP Sngl Axle Seed Carts w/Scales. LIVESTOCK EQUIP. (PARTIAL LIST): 2 Diamond W-Whl Corrals; H&S HP550 TA Trip. Beater Manure Sprdr; Red Rhino GN 8-Bale Hay Trlr; Fil- son Calf Cradle (like new); Haybuster Big Bite H1000 Tub Grinder. Augers - Forklift-4 Whlr ATV’s: Westfeld MKX 10063 10” PTO Aug. w/Swingout Hppr (like new); SpeedKing 60’ 8” PTO Aug.; Yale 50LX Warehouse Forklift on LP; 4 Honda Rancher 4 Whlr’s (no Titles). SHOP EQUIP. - BUILDINGS.
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skit. One of the girls’ little skits hit close to home for some. She called her little sister and mom, and the mom was worried because her bank account was closed or didn’t have enough money in it and said that she might get kicked out of her house. This made some people think about their own situations. After the competition, the Newsboys came out. Everyone had a great time!
Moscow Baptist Church hosts potato bar by Makayla Munson The Moscow Baptist Church Group is hosting a Baked Potato Bar to raise money to go to Super Summer Youth Camp. It will be Sunday, March 26, 2017 after our morning church service. We will be serving potatoes and have many choices of toppings to put on it. Our toppings are diced ham, bacon, broccoli and cheese, melted cheese, sour cream, butter and chili. The desserts will range from ice cream to brownies. It is a free-will offering. We will also have Challah Bread. March 26, 2017 we will also be unveiling our youth group’s name. You will have to come to church on that Sunday to know our name. The youth group may also be performing a special song during the morning Worship service. We would love for all of our friends and family to come out and eat with us and we would love for everyone in the community to come, eat, sing and support us. So please come out! We would love to have you!
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K-State seeks applications from startup businesses Kansas State University is seeking applications from Kansas-based startups to participate in its fourth annual K-State Launch a Business program, powered by KS State Bank. The program, also known as LAB, provides entrepreneurs much-needed resources including faculty-led courses, hands-on student research teams and access to the world-class K-State alumni mentor network. It is specifically intended for early-stage companies and is designed to provide the building blocks for turning a concept into a successful venture.
As many as 25 high-potential startup ventures or concepts will be selected for participation in the Launch a Business program, including up to 10 companies from Global Food Systems industries. Each venture that successfully completes the program will receive $1,500 and is eligible to participate in the culminating Launch Party, where a total of $80,000 in additional prizes will be awarded. "The Launch a Business program allows us to share our expertise with the community," said Chad Jackson, director of the university's Center for the Advancement
of Entrepreneurship. "Our faculty, alumni and students are incredible resources, and we are excited to ask them to volunteer to support the next great startup ventures. We are grateful to KS State Bank for making this possible." Kansas-based startup founders with scalable, forprofit businesses or ideas are invited to apply until 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. Criteria for selection include identifying a real problem and an innovative solution, demonstrating the drive to succeed and ability to incorporate feedback, and showing commitment to the idea. The program will take
place throughout the month of June, giving the chosen finalists several opportunities to attend workshops and mentoring sessions. Program organizers invite all alumni and supporters of Kansas State University and the regional startup ecosystem to mark their calendars for the closing celebration Launch Party on June 29. The event will feature presentations from all Launch a Business participants. There is no charge to apply or participate. More details, including the online application form, can be found at kstate.edu/lab.
Aerial surveys to count lesser prairie chickens will begin March 16 Aerial surveys to count lesser prairie chickens will begin March 16 and run through mid-May over five states containing lesser prairie chicken habitat. The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) conducts the surveys each spring when the birds gather at traditional leks, or dancing grounds. As part of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan, the surveys are designed to document
population trends and determine how birds are responding to the plan’s management strategies. The surveys will be conducted by helicopter in locations chosen randomly within lesser prairie chicken range, which is part of the methodology strategy. In previous years, some of the fly paths prompted calls, which is why WAFWA is getting the word out about the start of aerial survey work. The range-wide plan is a
collaborative effort of WAFWA and the state wildlife agencies of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. It was developed to ensure conservation of the lesser prairie chicken with voluntary cooperation of landowners and industry. The plan allows agriculture producers and industry to continue operations while reducing impacts to the bird and its grassland habitat. “We’ve established a consistent methodology for these
aerial surveys, working closely with the wildlife agencies of each of the states involved,” explained Roger Wolfe, WAFWA’s Lesser Prairiechicken Program Manager. “We’re documenting population trends over time that will allow us to see how various management strategies for the bird are working on the ground.” Results from this year’s surveys will be available July 1 via www.wafwa.org.
Anglers are eager for warm weather and time on the water, and one of the hallmarks of spring fishing is the opening of the paddlefish snagging season. But hold on, it’s not as easy as showing up on opening day. While there are several rivers in southeast Kansas where paddlefish snagging is allowed, conditions must be right for paddlefish to be present. The Kansas paddlefish season runs March 15– May 15 during the annual spring spawning run. Paddlefish may be taken in posted areas inside Chetopa and Burlington city parks on the Neosho River; on the Neosho River at Iola, downstream from the dam to the city limits; on the Marais des Cygnes River below Osawatomie
Dam, downstream to a posted boundary; on the Marais des Cygnes River on the upstream boundary of the Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, downstream to the Kansas-Missouri border; and the Browning Oxbow of the Missouri River (Doniphan County). Water temperatures of 50-55 degrees and an increase in river flow will start paddlefish moving upstream out of reservoirs. Most Kansas paddlefish are caught from the Neosho River at Chetopa, but for paddlefish to be present there requires a significant increase in river flow. It’s a good idea to call local Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offices or area bait shops for river and angler updates before traveling to a site.
Paddlefish have been around for more than 300 million years, and these large, prehistoric looking fish are unique in several ways. First, they are similar to sharks in that their skin is scaleless and smooth, and their skeleton is made of cartilage rather than bones. And second, they are filter feeders, eating only microscopic zooplankton. As a result, they can only be caught by snagging. Kansas waters commonly produce paddlefish weighing 30-60 pounds, and the world record paddlefish that weighed 144 pounds was caught in Kansas. Paddlefish anglers must have a paddlefish permit ($12.50 for adults, $7.50 for youth), which includes six carcass tags. Because the permit includes carcass tags, it must be purchased in-person from a license vendor or by calling 1-800-918-2877, in which case permit and carcass tags will be mailed. Permitholders can snag up to two fish per day, and six for the season. Unless exempt, paddlefish snaggers must also have a Kansas fishing
license. Paddlefish may be snagged using pole and line with not more than two single or treble hooks. Barbless hooks must be used in Chetopa City Park. Catch and release is allowed in Burlington, Chetopa, and Iola, except that once attached to a stringer, a fish becomes part of the daily creel limit. There is a 24-inch minimum length limit for fish snagged in the Missouri River boundary waters, and there is a 34-inch minimum length limit for fish snagged on the Marias des Cygnes River. Immediately upon harvest, anglers must sign a carcass tag, record the county, date and time of harvest, and attach the tag to the lower jaw of the paddlefish. Paddlefish caught out of season or in nonsnagging areas may be kept only if they are hooked inside the mouth. For information, consult your 2017 Kansas Fishing Regulation Summary, or visit www.ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing,” “Fishing Regulations,” then “Paddlefish Snagging.”
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Spring turkey season begins in April Spring turkey season is about to kick off and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism knows the last thing you want to worry about is where you’ll be able to hunt this year. You don’t need to resort to begging, or even paying - KDWPT has nearly 275,000 acres open to the public for spring turkey hunting this year, and access is offered free of charge. It’s all at your fingertips in the 2017 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas. Available online now at ksoutdoors.com, and soon to be in print wherever licenses are sold, the 2017 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas provides the locations of Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) areas, as well as state and federal public lands open to spring turkey hunting. Grab a paper copy for the truck, download a PDF ksoutdoors.com to your home computer, or download the files directly onto your Garmin GPS unit, and Android and iOS devices that can be used with Google Earth. The 2017 spring turkey season starts with the
youth/disabled season April 1-11, followed by the archery season April 3-11, and regular firearm (any legal equipment) season April 12-May 31. Spring turkey permits for Units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 are available at ksoutdoors.com and at any license vendor, and hunters who have a spring turkey permit may also purchase a second turkey game tag. Buy the spring turkey permit combo by March 31 and save $7.50. A valid Kansas hunting license is required of all residents age 16 through 74 and all nonresidents, except persons hunting on their own land. To purchase your turkey permit and optional addi-
tional game tag today, visit ksoutdoors.com/LicensePermits. “Where to hunt” is taken
care of with the atlas. Now all you have to worry about is “When to hunt.”
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Thursday, March 16 Spring Break - No School Senior Trip Friday, March 17 Spring Break - No School Senior Trip St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 20 Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room at 4:15-5:30 p.m. High School Golf and Track Practice Begins Tuesday, March 21 Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room at 4:15-5:30 p.m. Winter Sports Banquet (Please Bring a Side Dish to Share) 6:30 p.m. Parents/ Coaches Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 Spring Pictures 8:00 a.m. Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room at 4:15-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Kindergarten-second Bitty Ball Camp in Multipurpose Room at 4:15-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 NO SCHOOL Saturday, March 25
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Rolla Hope Bitty Ball Tournament Monday, March 27 Moscow Music Festival, fifth-eighth grade Tuesday, March 28 Junior High Track at S. Grayat 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 NHS/StuCo Blood Drive in Old Gym 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Friday, March 31 State Science Fair at Wichita TBA Saturday, April 1 TBA High School Band/ Choir Regional at Garden City Tuesday, April 4 Junior High Track at Rolla 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 Migrant Meeting at District Office 5:30 p.m.
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Fif th graders design winning posters The Morton County Soil Conservation poster contest winners for Rolla’s fifth grade were Elena Reza, Honorable Mention. She also received Honorable Mention at the District level for grades fourth through sixth. The Limerick contest winners at the county level were Jennifer Guerrero, first place;
Gabrielle Bolin, second place; Rylan Williams, third place; and Tyrel Wagner, Honorable Mention. Jennifer Guerrero received Honorable Mention at the District level for grades third though eighth. Congratulations to these hard working fifth graders from Rolla and their teacher, Becky Sohm.
Preschoolers receive their own Little Golden Book courtesy of Smoky Hills Wednesday, March 8 was a great day to be at Rolla’s preschool. Mrs. Kim Mauk presented each preschool student with their very own Little Golden Book, courtesy of Smoky Hill Public Television. Smoky Hills wants to encourage reading at every level and they decided to present any preschool program with a book, courtesy of their programming. The students in Hannah Bolin’s class were very excited to receive their very own Little Golden Book.
Pictured left to right are Gabrielle Bolin, Rylan Williams and Elena Reza. Not pictured are Jennifer Guerrero and Tyrel Wagner.
Elementary principal/superintendent Kim Mauk shows the preschool class their new book.
The preschool class poses with their new books. Back row left to right are Mikkali Luna, Miah Alberty, Mayah Alberty, Aubrey Martinez, Charlotte Wood and Temprynce Farmer. In the front are Eli Hull, Madison Stewart and Brooklyn Pearson.
Orlando, Fl. may not have been prepared for the invasion of the Rolla Pirates Class of 2017. Robert and Dawn Hart and Stacy and Michelle Smith left with nine RHS seniors in tow in the early hours of the
morning Friday, March 10 to catch their flight from Denver, Co. to Orlando. The seniors have lots of plans for their time in Florida and everyone looks forward to hearing about their adventures and travels.
Senior Class of 2017 from left to right are Brianna Smith, Ashly Hart, Landon Clemans, Aileen Cruz, Alex Hoyt, Marcos Cortez,
Luis Martinez, Tracy Pietz and Ty Dixon. Photo courtesy of Dawn Hart.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 16, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD EUGENE HEILMAN, DECEASED Case No. 2017PR000002 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Lynnette Hageman praying for her appointment as administrator of the estate of Edward Eugene Heilman, and
for the issuance of Letters of Administration to her. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 10th day of April, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, 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. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. Lynnett Hageman, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 26, 1992 Dr. Robert T. LeNeve, M.D. who has practiced in Hugoton for 32 years, passed away Friday, March 20, 1992. Thursday, March 28, 1957 A severe blizzard battered a huge six-state area over the weekend. In Stevens County, the storm clogged roads and streets, disrupted rural electrical and long distance service, closed schools and brought businesses to a standstill. Moscow, Rolla and Richfield were without electricity until Monday. Cars were totally buried with more than a foot on top of them and the radio antenna marking the spots. More than ten inches of snow fell but with the high winds, drifts in some
places were up to ten feet. Many farm families as well as drilling crews and gas company workers and travelers were stranded for days. Thursday, April 3, 1952 Forty-nine people miraculously escaped a fiery death when Captain Stanford, Braniff International Airways pilot, brought a four-engined airliner to a perfect landing in a wheatfield a mile from Hugoton. The Douglas DC-4 caught fire at 3,000 feet above the ground and became a blazing inferno minutes after it came to a stop after overrunning the Hugoton Airport in the forced landing. The passengers were taken to the Argus Hotel in two school buses as the plane desintegrated from the fire.
Several times throughout these articles I’ve mentioned my family’s “dual citizenship.” By this I mean, our roots ran deep in Rolla and Morton County because of my father’s family history in Rolla, but my mother, her brother, and their father were all born in Reno County where Hutchinson is the county seat. Like them, I was born in Hutchinson, not Morton County. Consequently, we spent many of our holidays in Reno County, and on several occasions during the summer months our folks would leave us in the care of our grandparents there for a couple of weeks. This allowed us to play in the city park and to go to Sunday school, thereby developing friendships with other kids in Sylvia. But we weren’t the only families to have these kinds of “dual citizenships.” For instance, our cousins Merlin and Candace Stout had ties to their mother’s side of the family in Salina and their cousins there. Likewise, Van and Lois Mangels with their three sons, Bill, Lynn and Philip, were tied to Sylvia just as we were. There were several holidays when the Mangels family would be in Sylvia during the same time as we were. I suspect this kind of “dual citizenship” was common for others in Rolla as well, many of us feeling ties not only to Rolla, but to other cities and towns throughout Kansas. Of course, being that close to Hutchinson meant frequent trips into “Hutch,” not only to visit other family members there, but also for shopping and entertainment. I have lots of fond memories of those visits, one of them going to the movies in the old Fox theatre downtown, pictured here. I can even recall the last movie I saw there the summer of 1969 when my Mom and I sat in the balcony watching Goldie Hawn and Walter Matthau in “Cactus Flower.” Pushing back farther in time, I remember once when I was quite small, attending the Kansas State Fair with my family. We walked past the “Tunnel of Love,” a terrifying boat ride in dark caverns where teenage boys could take their girlfriends to protect them from all the scary things in there. Being only four or five years old, the only thing I was aware of was this being a boat ride, and I wanted to ride a boat. Finally, capitulating to my quivering lip, Grandma agreed to ride with me. When the creepy things started grab-
bing at her inside the dark tunnel of love, she pretended to be afraid, snuggling up to me, begging me to protect her. And I? I had no clue what was going on. I was just boatriding. Lunch in Hutchinson nearly always meant going to the huge Wiley department store downtown where we used to go shopping, sitting at the long lunch counter on the first floor, eating either a BLT or club sandwich, my favorites. was also Hutchinson known for its “Thanksgiving Day Parades,” the day after Thanksgiving when Santa would make his first appearance during the Christmas season (rather than the day after July 4 - which seems to be the start of the Christmas season these days). In any case, the parade served to draw people into Hutchinson to begin spending money on their upcoming gifts for Christmas. There was one time when my dad and grandpa didn’t wish to make the trip, and just let me go with Mom and Grandma. Of course, before the stores opened, there was the parade with all the bands marching, leading the way before the Santa Claus grand finale. Main Street was packed with people, everyone inching farther and farther into the street to get the best views of the floats and passing bands. By this time, I was too big for Mom to hold me, and thus she kept pushing me farther and farther out into the street so that by the time the marching bands came by I was standing only two or three feet from the bass drum as it pounded by in front of me. Later, when we got back home, my dad asked me how I liked the parade, to which I answered, “I liked it! It jiggled my balls!” Needless to say, he and all the other adults in the room roared with laughter to the point that tears were streaming down their faces while I in my naiveté stood there innocently, not understanding the humor of what I’d just said. It would be several years before I learned the necessary adult vocabulary to objectively describe what happened: “I detected the sonic vibrations of the bass drum in my scrotum as it passed by within two or three feet in front of me.” But then, it doesn’t sound nearly as humorous or interesting when expressed with grown-up language, does it?
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Friday, March 28, 1947 Jack and Edwin Beasley, two ex-GI’s, have taken over the management and operation of the Argus Hotel. Friday, March 26, 1937 C.E. Prine and Ed Flummerfelt were in Colorado last Wednesday near Springfield and were running smoothly down the highway when the automobile struck a slick place and got stuck. They were along beside a blowing field and there was nothing pleasant about it, stuck in the mud in a Kansas dust storm. 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.
MELTING AIRLINER. In this closeup of the burning plane, the white flames to the left of the nosewheel are the magnesium wheel castings burning whitehot from the intense heat of the fire. The door can be seen through which many of the 49 persons aboard escaped.
People came from miles around to watch the plane burn after it crashed one mile from Hugoton. Luckily, all the passengers escaped the fiery crash. Taken from the April 3, 1952 issue of The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
The Fox Theatre in Hutchinson was a source of joy for the Stouts during their visits to Sylvia.
Author David Harold Stout stands in front of the Sylvia home of grandparents Clarence and Ethel Anderson. His family often ventured into nearby “Hutch” for shopping and entertainment.
Lions Clubs of Western Kansas will attend annual District Convention
The 79 Lions Clubs of Western Kansas District 17-K will host their annual District Convention Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Memorial Union on the FHSU Campus. The International Guests will be Melvin and Virginia Bray of New Jersey. The Hays Lions are hosting the Convention, led by PCC Les Herrman. District Governor Kerry Hookstra of Downs Lions Club will be directing Convention Activi-
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 16, 2017) 1t STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 17-03 A RESOLUTION banning all burning within Stevens County, Kansas. WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas (“County Commissioners”) that the current weather conditions in this area are considered to be a severe drought. WHEREAS, the County Commissioners believe that due to the extreme drought conditions and dry areas within Stevens County, Kansas that burning of any nature would be adverse to the best interest of Stevens County tax payers. WHEREAS, the board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, desire that a resolution be passed banning any and all types of burning within Stevens County, Kansas.
members present this 6th day of March, 2017 that the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, hereby prohibits any and all burning within the County. NOW THEREFORE, the commissioners hereby resolve that any person who shall violate this resolution and the terms thereof shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine in the amount of $500.00. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 2017. /s/ Joe Thompson Chairman, Board of Stevens County Commissioners /s/Tron Stegman Member, Board of Stevens County Commissioners /s/ Patrick L. Hall Member, Board of Stevens County Commissioners SEAL
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, meeting in regular session with all
ATTEST Amy Jo Tharp County Clerk of Stevens County
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Local Class A CDL position available. Must have tanker endorsement and clean MVR. Home daily. To obtain application, call 575-622-6228. Leave message if no answer. (2p10) --------------HELP WANTED: Hugoton USD 210 is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Please visit our website at www.usd210.org to apply or contact Director of Transportation Scott Schechter at 620-428(2c10) 1020 for more information.
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STEVENS CO. CLERK’S OFFICE HELP WANTED County Clerk’s Office is looking for a full-time office clerk. Successful applicant must be able to read, write and speak English. General office experience and computer knowledge a plus but will train the right person.
Pick up applications in the County Clerk’s Office Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted until 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)
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Call 620-356-4466 for more information or you can apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You may also apply online at www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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Area Supervisor Mike Harris 405-416-4516 Solution to March 9, 2017 puzzle
Pioneer Electric is seeking one professional individual for the full-time Consumer Accounts Clerk position. Responsibilities include filing/scanning, collecting disbursing, and processing mail, receiving visitors, operating a multiline telephone, and other office machines. Successful applicant will assist with processing new memberships and service applications, recording payments and receiving incoming telephone calls. Interested candidates must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, enjoy public contact and ability to work with a variety of consumers under differing circumstances. The ability to read and speak Spanish is highly preferred. Pioneer Electric offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer physical examination and alcohol-drug test, and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. At time of employment, must reside in the Pioneer Electric service territory.
Applications should be completed online at www.pioneerelectric.coop and resumes may be mailed to Pioneer Electric, ATTN: Human Resources PO Box 368, Ulysses, KS 67880, hand-delivered to Pioneer Electric, 1850 W. Oklahoma, Ulysses, Kansas, or emailed to mmorales@pioneerelectric.coop.
Deadline for submission of resumes and/or applications is March 24, 2017. (2c11)
Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care? Your opportunity is here…. We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.
Full Time Day and Night Shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants available at Pioneer Manor. Set rotation schedule with consistent assignment available, 12 hour shifts. Looking for dedicated, caring CNAs to join the awesome team at Pioneer Manor. Excellent benefit packages and competitive wages.
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K IWA N IS A U C TION March 24 & 25, 2017
420 S Washington - Nice Ranch style brick home, 3 car garage, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/commercial grade appliances and lg island. A must see!!! Call me today!!
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.
402 West 11th - Commercial Office Building, 1997 sq ft, currently has reception, office, 3 exam rooms, 3 baths. Lots of potential! Call today to view this property.
For more information, contact
Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907 or visit our Web site at www.highplainsre.com
D SOL
Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
614 S Harrison - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, updated kitchen & baths, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Nice property! Call to see it today!!
PRIVATE FAMILY AUCTION
REDUC
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705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this property!
D SOL 510 East 3rd - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, attached garage, kitchen appliances, cen H/A. Move in ready!!! Call today to see this beauty!!
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212
Furniture, Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations,
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Sewing Items, Books, Printer, TVs, Upright Piano, Old Stereo System w/ Record Player & Speakers, Several Old Albums, Microwave, Kitchen
408 E. Fifth - New Lower Price!! Ranch style stucco, 3 bed/3 bath, partial bsmt, att garage, storage sheds. Call today!! $120,000
218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
Freezer, Gardening Tools, REDUC
Miscelleneous Shop Items, Ladders, Dolly 300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!
FOR RENT
Bdrm/2 Full Full Baths Baths 44 Bdrm/2 Bdrm/2 Full Full Baths Baths 22 Bdrm/2
544-3069 Rentals go FAST in The Hermes!
Call 544-4321
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available
1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, includes adjacent lot. Nice Location!
(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
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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1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!
405 N. Wildcat Court
REDUC
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1209 S Madison- Motivated Seller with $5000 Buyers Incentive!!! Nice Ranch Style Brick, 3 bed/2 bath, nice renovated kitchen and baths. Large fenced backyard and more!!! Call today!!!
REDUC
620-453-1830 or 620-453-0159
(4c9)
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
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(tfc46)
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call w/workshop, storage shed and much, today to see this home. much more! $275,000
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Vaulted Ceilings, Fireplace, Crown Molding Throughout, Walk-in Master Closet, New Stainless Steel Applicances, Full Finished Basement, New A/C Unit, Covered Patio, Sprinkler System, Oversized 2 Car Garage
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620-492-6608 Office tfc16
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Items, Canning Jars, Miscellaneous Household Items,
620-544-6713 • Arleen Clinesmith
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NEW LISTING 101 N. Main St. $88,500 Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home with great potential on corner lot. Open kitchen to family room with 2nd living room and dining for all family gatherings. Single attached and detached garage. *Selling AS-IS condition with no warranties expressed or implied.
(tfc2)
AUCTION
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)
Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
THANK YOU Thanks to all my family, friends and to those who signed their names on Facebook to make my birthday a special time. Love, Edna Kinser
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
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The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, March 16, 2017
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Consumer Corner
by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
Saint Patrick’s Corned Beef I love St. Patrick’s Day! Mostly because it is my husband’s birthday and a reason to celebrate, but also because it gives me the excuse to cook corned beef! What is corned beef, and what is its relationship to St. Patrick’s Day? Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick’s Day specifically originated as part of Irish-American culture. Some say it was not until the wave of eighteenth century Irish immigration to the United States that many of them first began to consume the corned beef dishes seen today. The popularity of corned beef over bacon to the immigrated Irish was likely due to corned beef being considered a luxury product in their native land, while it was cheaply and readily available in America. In Ireland today, the serving of corned beef is geared toward tourist consumption. Regardless of its lack of true Irish roots, it is a unique taste
for brisket. The term “corned” beef comes from the English use of the word “corn”, meaning any small particle, such as a grain of salt. Today, beef brisket is cured in salt brine with spices, but we still maintain the name “corned beef”. Corned beef is available as a sliced deli meat for sandwiches, and as whole corned beef briskets that are often cooked and served with cabbage. Buying and storing corned beef Check the “sell by” date of uncooked corned beef in a pouch with pickling juices. Store it unopened in the refrigerator five to seven days. Products with a “use-by” date can be stored unopened in the refrigerator until that date. An uncooked corned beef brisket can be frozen if it is drained and well-wrapped. Keep in mind that salt encourages rancidity and texture changes, but it is still safe to eat. Try to use it within a month or two. After cooking, store corned
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beef for three to four days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze cooked beef two to three months. How to cook corned beef It is important to cook corned beef correctly, or you can end up with a very tough piece of meat. Corned beef requires long, moist cooking, which can be done in the oven, on top of the stove, or using a slow cooker. No matter which method is used, cook it until the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F. Although “fork-tender” is a good indicator of doneness, USDA recommends using a meat thermometer or instantread thermometer to be sure. Corned beef may still be pink in color after cooking. The pink color is from nitrites used in the curing process and tends to affect the meat color. This does not mean the meat is not done - check the internal temperature with a thermometer! Plan to cook your corned beef for at least two and a half to three hours, either on the stove or in the oven. In the oven you will want to add three fourths inch of water into the bottom of your baking dish and cover tightly with a lid or foil. Bake at 325 degrees F. If your corned beef has a spice packet sprinkle it on top. On the stove top place corned beef with juices, fat side up, in a deep pot and cover with water. Add contents of spice packet for extra flavor if desired. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for two and a half to three hours. Let the brisket stand about ten minutes after removing from the heat to make slicing easier. In most cases, it is easier to slice diagonally across the grain of the meat. One thing to keep in mind, corned beef is one of those “sometimes” foods. Because a three ounce serving contains 25% of your total fat intake for the day, and more importantly 40% of your sodium intake for the day, it is not one of those foods that should be eaten on a regular basis. But if you are feeling a little Irish this weekend, add some healthful potatoes, cabbage and carrots, and enjoy your ‘pot of gold’.
Avoid these most-common scams of 2016 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. This scam tops our list for the second year in a row. Although federal authorities have been successful in shutting down some operators of this scam, the U.S. Treasury Department reports more than 10,000 calls are still made per week and over the last two years, victims have lost a reported $15 Million. The scam usually involves a scammer impersonating the IRS saying you owe taxes and needing you to pay immediately via your credit card or by purchasing a pre-paid debit card and calling them back with the card number. Other variations we’ve seen in Kansas 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. Remember, 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 the agency’s official website and call to make sure it’s a legitimate letter. Computer Repairs. 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 re-
Wildlife Commission’s public meeting is March 23 The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct its March public meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Topeka at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Emerald Rooms I and II, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. The afternoon session will begin at 1:00 p.m. and recess at 5:00 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions and time will be set aside for public comment at the beginning of each for discussion of non-agenda items. The afternoon session will begin with a report on the agency and state fiscal status and an update on the 2017 Kansas Legislative Session. The General Discussion portion of the meeting will include recognition of Tuttle Creek State Park’s Blue Chip Award, a Blue Cross Blue Shield parks support update, and an overview of the agency’s new consolidated licensing/reservation system. The Workshop Session will include reviews of webless migratory bird and waterfowl season recommendations, as well as threatened and endangered species regulations. Regulations concerning hunting on
Glen Elder and Marion wildlife areas and the deer season dates on Fort Riley Military Reservation will also be discussed. The evening portion of the meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m. for the Public Hearing. Commissioners will hear proposals for, and vote on, the 2017 fall seasons for antelope, elk, turkey and deer. Deer permit allocations will be set by Secretary’s Orders. If necessary, the commission will reconvene at the same location at 9:00 a.m., March 24, to complete any unfinished business. Information about the Commission, as well as the March 23 meeting agenda and briefing book, can be downloaded at ksoutdoors.com/ KDWPT-Info/Commission/Up coming-Commission-Meetings. Live video and audio streaming of the March 23 meeting will be available at ksoutdoors.com. If notified in advance, the department will have an interpreter available for the hearing impaired. To request an interpreter, call the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission secretary at 620672-5911. The next Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commission meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2017, at the KDWPT Headquarters, 512 SE 25th Ave., in Pratt.
motely 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. We’ve also seen an increase in hackers trying to take over your computer’s camera and microphone to spy on you and try to obtain additional personal information. If your computer really does have a problem, take it to a reputable, local computer repair shop or call your computer manufacturer’s customer service number directly. Never give a stranger access to your computer over the phone. Social Media Scams. As we use social media more and more in our daily lives, the scammers have also began using these platforms to try to take your money. While this can take many forms, some of the most common example we’ve seen is sales through social media, including Facebook, Craigslist and Ebay that turn out to be fraudulent. When buying online sites, be sure the check the seller’s reviews, returns and refund policy and only use secure payment methods such as a
personal credit card. Never wire someone money for purchases made online. Lottery Scams. This ageold scam still hasn’t gone 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. Debt Collection. Like the IRS scams, this involves a scammer calling trying to get you to pay for something you do not owe. If you think you might owe the debt the collector is calling about, ask them to send you written proof of the debt by mail. Never give in to high-pressure telephone tactics or give the collector access to your bank account or credit card over the phone. More information on how to protect yourself from these and other scams is available on our consumer protection website at www.InYourCornerKansas.org or by calling our consumer protection hotline at (800) 4322310.
Kendall has experienced 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Splendid job Kendall!
Thurs., Mar. 23, 2017 9:00 AM CT Directions: From Hwy 25 & 160 Jct. Ulysses, KS go south 7 mi to Rd 19, then east 4 miles to auction site. TRACTORS: ‘07 JD 8430 MFD tractor, IVT trans, 4 remotes, 7598 hrs to be sold separately, Star Fire ITC receiver, SF 1&2 ready, 2600 display; ‘05 JD 8120 MFD tractor, PS trans, 4 remotes, 6231 hrs, to be sold separately Star Fire ITC receiver, SF 1&2 ready, 2600 dis- play; ‘06 NH TG215 MFD tractor, PS trans, 4 remotes, SHO s/b 540& 1000, Super Steer front axle, 2860 hrs; ‘04 CIH 325 Stx 4x4 tractor, Ps trans, 4 remotes, 6073 hrs; JD 3020 diesel tractor, rop, 1 remote, pto, 3pt, quick hitch w/ QT5000 loader. COMBINE & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: ‘01 JD 9750 STS combine, bin extension, 800/65R32 tires, Brown Box display, 3857 sep. hrs, 5280 eng. hrs; ‘97 JD 9600 combine, bin extension, chopper, chaf spreader, 480/80R38 duals, 2332 sep. hrs, 3332 eng. hrs, w/930 platform; ‘90 JD 9600 combine, 2770 sep. hrs, 3640 eng hrs w/930 platform; ‘08 JD 635 F flex head w/pickup reel; JD 843 corn head w/poly snouts; JD 853 A row head; JD 653 row head; 99 32’ Shelbourne Reynolds CVS 32 stripper header; Industries America 440 header trailer; Kinze 1040 row crop grain cart. PICKUPS-SEMI’SGRAIN TRUCKS-GRAIN TRAILERS: ‘04 Ford F250 Super Duty, 4x4 XL pickup, CM flatbed; ‘99 Int 9200 semi; ‘91 T600 day cab semi; ‘88 Freightliner semi; ‘74 GMC C/65 tandem grain truck; ‘74 Chevy C/65 tandem grain truck; ‘73 Chevy C/65 tandem grain truck; ‘98 Neviels 36’ steel hopper grain; ‘98 Dakota 34’ steel hopper grain; ‘83 Timpte 40’ aluminum hopper grain. TILLAGE MACHINERY: 42” SF mdl 3060 Fallow King sweep plow; 35’ Quinstar Fallow Master Series II sweep plow; 55’ SF 11x5 mdl 3610-55 sweep plow; Versatile Nobel 9x5 mdl 9500 sweep plow; 35’ SF 7x5 mdl 80J 7 sweep plow; 36’ Landoll mdl 6230- 36 tandem disc; 30’ Krause tandem disc; 25’ CB tandem disk; 12’ high speed tandem disc, 3pt; 25’ + 30’ Krause chisel plows; 20’ Acra Till VPS 3000 7 straight shank ripper, 20’ Acra Till VPS 2000 9 straight shank ripper; 30’ Orthman 7x7 dbl bar 13 shank ripper; Blue Jet track filler. PLANTERS & DRILLS: ‘97 30’ JD 1710 Max 12 row planter, Rawson hyd drive; 30’ JD 7300 12 row planter, Rawson hyd drive; Kinze 3100 10 row planter, 3pt; 2- 30’ JD 9400 3 section hoe drills; 30’ GP model 35-3000 dbl disc drill, 7.5” spacing, pull type; 30’ Tye dbl disc drill, 10” spacing, pull type; 30’ CB dbl disc drill, 10” spacing, pull type; 20’ Marllis dbl disc drill, 10” spacing, 3pt. SPRAYERS & NURSE TRAILER: 80’ Redball 680 pull type sprayer; 60’ Rickie Bestway pull type sprayer; 60’ Mehoe model 220 Spray Coupe; Nurse trailer w/1000 gal poly tank. FARM EQUIPMENT: Speed King 240 bu seed tender w/Honda eng on tpl axle gooseneck trailer; Ford 300 in-line irrigation eng; 500 gal Palmer fuel trailer, 12v pump & Montezuma tool boxes; 16’ WW flat bed bumper pull trailer; 10’ Rhino rear blade; 15’ Bush Hog batwing mower; 2 Eversman mdl 600 dirt scrapers; 10’ speed mover; bale spear , 3pt; Ag Krane, 3pt; Holcolmb 10x50 land plane; Holcolmb 10x40 land plane; Utility service box on trailer; 2-30’ JD 400 rotor hoes, 3pt; Buffalo 8 row cultivator, 3pt; 20’ Lilliston 8 row cultivator, 3 pt; 30’ Blue Jet fertilizer rig, pull type; 30’ 4x4 triple bar, 13 NH3 knives, 13 shanks w/sweeps, 3pt; 24’ Muth furrow better, 3pt; Several older pieces of machinery for scrap iron. Sale For: Steve Alford & Others (Steve 620-353-0045) Steve Higgs Auctioneer/REALTOR® 620-353-0066 Online bidding available for major items at www.proxibid.com. Must show photo ID to register for buyer number. Concessions Available Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material See photos & sale bill at www.higgsauction.com