The
Hugoton
Hermes
Thursday, March 17, 2016 Volume 129, Number 11 18 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Hugoton teams place at State
HHS Eagles place second in Class 4A Division II. Congratulations!!
Hugoton Lady Eagles place third in Class 4A Division II. Congratulations!!
The Eagles and Lady Eagles team took us on a wonderful ride for the 2015-2016 season. It was a season of euphoria with just a couple of bumps in the road. Both teams won 21 games during the season. That is an amazing feat for one team. Yet, Hugoton basketball fans were able to watch two teams win night after night at home and on the road. Basketball was king and made the winter seem not so cold at all. The teams made the long trip to Goodland and came away with two Sub-State titles. This was not an easy feat as the boys had to defeat Holcomb for their third victory over them this year. The girls traveled to Goodland Thursday and then returned to Hugoton the same night. Then, the Lady Eagles had a return bus trip to Goodland to go for the title. Both teams completed their mission and garnered more trophies for Hugoton. Then, it was on to State. The teams’ accomplishments filled the town with smiling faces, and Eagle supporters made quick plans to go to Emporia.
Students in school had to concentrate more on their studies as the thought of two of Hugoton’s teams heading to the State tournament was constantly in their conversations. Finally, the buses were loaded and were escorted out of town in front of throngs of Lady Eagles and Eagles fans. The games began in Emporia Wednesday and both teams had a fantastic week. They showed the entire state Hugoton is a mecca for superb basketball players. Also, they showed that teams can win and display good sportsmanship. Both teams are led by two coaches and mentors in C.J. Korf and Andy Gillen. They lead their teams and show them how to not only play the game, but more importantly, how to respect the game. Yes, a first place trophy would have been nice. However, the teams earned the experience of competing with the top teams from around the state. The Lady Eagles finished third, while the Eagles had a second place finish. This was an amazing season for all.
Airport Board discusses hangar leases EcoDevo receives update for Strategic Planning The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Attending the meeting were board members Jeff Crawford, Robert Davis, Josh Jorde and Dax Gaskill. Also present were Airport Manager Gary Porter and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Dell Cullison was absent. Chairman Robert Davis presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The board reviewed the financial report and voted to pay the bills. Chairman Davis relayed the message he had received from Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson. Johnson reported he plans to research land owners for the land aquisition project. He will also review runway panels to develop a project scope for the Airport Board’s approval to utilize the remaining grant funds. He plans to work on the costs of the addition of the Jet A self serve dispenser. Manager Porter reported he had stored the snow plow and cleaned up the mower in preparation for spring. The board discussed the hangar lease renewal rates. They decided to ask Stevens County Attorney Paul Kitzke to attend the next board meeting. After the executive session of the previous month’s meeting, the board approved the motion to eliminate the full time secretary position due to budget cuts. At this meeting, the board voted to hire a part-time bookkeeper. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2016.
The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Senior Center craft room at 12:00 noon for their regular monthly meeting. Present at the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, secretary Alisha Owens, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Ray Hoggatt, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Curtis Crawford, Jack Rowden, Dan Corpening, Adrian Howie and Judy Parsons. Board member Doug Martin was absent. Chairman Curtis Crawford presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported as of February 29, 2016 the checking account balance to be $4,039.03 and the Special Projects balance to be $47,023.56. The board voted to transfer $1,000
from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. The board welcomed Alisha Owens, the new EcoDevo secretary. The EcoDevo Board discussed the nomination for the Kansas Department of Commerce Business Appreciation Award. They decided to nominate Carter’s Thriftway for the Business Appreciation award and High Plains Music Fest for the non-profit award. Gillespie contacted Liz Sosa for an update on the scheduled Strategic Planning. She stated she had wrapped up the majority of the economic community research and has begun the citizen engagement component. She has received five completed surveys from the board and has begun reaching out to those identified as Bridge Builders. From them, she will have a survey tool for organizations and businesses. She will
conduct additional Bridge Builder interviews over the next two weeks. At that point, she would like to set a date for community conversation. Neal reported close to 25 people came to the Legislative Update February 27 at the Stevens County Library. Senator Larry Representative Powell, Stephen Alford and Senate contender John Doll participated in the Update. The next Legislative Update will be March 19, 2016 at the library. The director reported the Tourism Board asked the City Council for $1,000 to be presented to the High Plains Music Fest and $500 for the “Annie, Get Your Gun” project. This was approved by the council. “Annie, Get your Gun” is an organization for the wives of disabled Veterans. Sixteen members came to Jerry and Laurie Hull’s place for an eight-day getaway. Pheas-
ant Heaven Charities, Inc. helped sponsor this project. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be April 12, 2016 at 12:00 noon.
Legislative Update is S a t u r d a y, March 19 The second of four Legislative Updates is this Saturday at the Stevens County Library meeting room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford will be on hand to discuss issues affecting local Kansans. The meeting will start at 3:30 p.m. Stevens County Economic Development Board, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold members are the cosponsors for the Update.
Metcalf inducted into Southwestern College Educators Hall of Fame The Southwestern College Educators Hall of Fame will induct new members Saturday, April 16 in Deets Library. A reception will take place at 3:30 p.m. with the induction ceremony following at 4:00 p.m. Entering the Educators Hall of Fame are Kathryne (Cooper) Delcarpio ’74, Florence (Cutter) Metcalf ’63, and Robert “Bob” Nispel ’57 (deceased). The McNeish Special Education Award will be presented to Danielle Shioyama ’10/’14. There is no charge to attend but
to ensure adequate seating, RSVP is appreciated. The ceremony is a part of Founders Weekend April 14-17. Florence Metcalf grew up on her parents’ Kansas farm near Hugoton. In addition to her bachelor’s degree from Southwestern College, she earned a master’s degree from Kansas State University in 1983. Metcalf completed 27 years as a family and consumer science teacher at Hugoton Middle School, retiring in 1999. In addition to being a Continued to page 3
Flowering shrubs are bursting with blooms throughout Hugoton showing spring is not far off. This Flowering
Quince shows its stuff along Main Street.
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Obituaries
Simple solution for healthcare for low-income Kansans Dear Editor, Using creativity and problemsolving, the Kansas House recently approved a simple solution for increasing access to care for low-income Kansans and rural communities. Under HB 2615, Doctors will be able to earn continuing education credits in exchange for providing charity healthcare. The idea came from George Watson, M.D., a man I was privileged to know and a wonderful physician from Park City. Unfortunately, Dr. Watson died from cancer over a year ago. Over the course of our friendship, I learned a great deal from him about patient care and access to healthcare. Many of our conversations focused on the best strategies for improving care for those who could not afford it, and expanding the impact of charity care. Recently, I learned of a program operating in Florida that incorporates many of the ideas that Dr. Watson and I discussed. The Florida program, which has been in place since the early 1990s, has dramatically expanded
Representative Dan Hawkins access while keeping costs low. Florida medical professionals volunteering under this program have generated more than $2.8 billion in free care and provided nearly 500,000 free patient visits each year. HB 2615 is modeled after the Florida system. The plan works by granting limited immunity to medical professionals who volunteer their time to provide free care to qualified low-income patients as well as allowing these medical professionals to earn continuing education credits. It’s a simple two-step solution that could impact the lives of thousands of Kansans. I’m happy to report that the Kansas Tort Claims Act already provides robust protections for health care providers who render gratuitous services to medically indigent citizens. Under the bill, health care providers who choose to volunteer their time and
talents caring for qualified patients are eligible to receive one hour of continuing education credit for every two hours of charity care provided, up to a maximum of 20 hours during each reporting period. In addition, the bill was amended during committee to allow dentists to participate and earn one continuing education credit for every two hours of care provided up to maximum of six hours of credit. Based on the data we received from Florida and the demographics of Kansas, we believe that this system has the potential of generating more than $18 million in free care for the neediest Kansans. HB 2615 gives us a proven and creative problem-solving tool that will help improve access and reduce the cost of medical care in Kansas. It’s a win-win. Rep. Dan Hawkins is a Wichita Republican and chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee. He can be reached at dan.hawkins@house.ks.gov.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks.
Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. March 18 -Last day to submit colored picture to the Hugoton Hermes for the annual Easter Coloring Contest. Turn in at 522 S. Main in Hugoton. March 19 - Pioneer Communications will have their annual meeting for members of the Telephone Association at 10:30 a.m. in the South Room of the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. Lunch will be served. - Legislative Update with Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford at 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. - Annual Health Fair at the Walker Auditorium at the Grant County Civic Center from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, sponsored by Pioneer Telephone and Pioneer Electric. - Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Legacy in Ulysses 7:00 p.m. March 20 - Community Worship Service, at Bethel Friends Church at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Israel Franco will speak. The event is hosted by the Stevens County Church Ministerial Association. - Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. March 21 - Stevens County Commis-
sioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. March 23 - Southwest Kansas Regional Job Fair 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Seward County Event Center, 810 Stadium Road, in Liberal. March 25 - 26 - Kiwanis Annual Auction at the Stevens County Fair Grounds starting at 10:00 am both days. March 26 - Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Complex in Hugoton at 10:00 am sharp!! - Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Moscow Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. - Dermot Community Supper 7:00 pm at the Dermot School. March 27 - Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Moscow Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. March 28 - Deadline to submit your idea for the 2016 Stevens County Fair. Submit entries to the Sv. Co. Fair Association, PO Box 356, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email to stvnfair@pld.com. Include your name and address. April 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. April 5 - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. April 11
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 7, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dumpster and Pole Hit, 800 Block of West City Limits, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, March 8, 2016 • Welfare Check, 700 Block of South Adams, No Answer at Door, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, March 9, 2016 • Dog at Large, 300 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Catch, Officer Crane Thursday, March 10, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Vandalism, 400 Block of South Harrison, Took Report, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person, 200 Block of East Fifth, Spoke to Subject, Officer Crane Friday, March 11, 2016 • Possible Gun Shot, 900 Block of West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, March 12, 2016 • Criminal Damage, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Fight, 100 Block of East
Fourth, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Sunday, March 13, 2016 • Dog Complaint, 700 Block of South Harrison, Unable to Catch, Sergeant Johnson
• Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • RP of Four Wheelers in Alley, 200 Block of South Main, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity February 29 through March 13. Fire Department Monday, February 29, 10:34 am – Called to Tyrone, Ok. for mutual aid with a structure fire Tuesday, March 1, 6:56 pm – dispatched to 1207 S Jefferson for a smoke alarm activated. It turned out to be a false alarm. Thursday, March 3, 2:30 pm – called out to Highway 56 and Road 25 for a grass fire. Monday, March 7, 7:00 am – sent to 1006 S Jackson for a smoke alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm. Friday, March 11, 2:20 pm – dispatched to Highway 51 and Road Eleven for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Ten medical runs, three transfers, two Life Flights and one motor vehicle accident.
- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. April 12 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Early Childhood Development Center enrollment meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the ECDC’s Hullabaloo Room .- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. April 13 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. April 15 - Russell Child Development Center will present Dr. Tina Payne Bryson at a workshop focusing on the “No-Drama Discipline” approach to relationships. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church, 2720 Campus Drive in Garden City. April 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Rosalie Tucker Lifelong Hugoton resident Rosalie Lavonne Tucker passed from this life Thursday, February 18, 2015 at her residence. Rosalie was 77.
The daughter of Homer Perry and the former Wanda Monroe, she was born May 29, 1938 at Hugoton. October 28, 1955 Rosalie and Jack Tucker were married in Hugoton. Rosalie loved her family and also enjoyed driving race cars. Survivors include her two
sons, Michael Tucker and wife Mary of Colorado and Royce Tucker of Hugoton; daughter Tarcy Betsworth and husband Bill of Hugoton; her two brothers, Carlos Perry of New Mexico and Harold Perry of Sterling, Co.; eleven grandchildren, Taylor, Camee, Trisha, Brad, Michael, Robby, Jeff, Sara, Terry, Latoya and Tyler; 18 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack; son Marty Tucker; and a grandson, Taylor Oglesby. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Church of God in Hugoton from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friends and family are encouraged to come visit with Rosalie’s family and celebrate her life.
Willard Zuehlke Friends and family gathered this week to remember Willard R Zuehlke of Liberal. Mr. Zuehlke passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. He was 97.
He was born July 11, 1918 to Grover Zuehlke and the former Zola Rush at Ness City. He attended grade school and graduated from Ness City High School in 1939. Willard joined the United States Navy in October 1939 from which he received an Honorable Discharge in July
Insight Tumbling along Strong winds continue to blow across Kansas from Sharon Springs to Olathe. Regardless of where you travel in the Sunflower State, winds scoot across fields and pastures at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Gusts range anywhere from 30 to 50 miles per hour. Traveling east to Franklin County last week, I became reacquainted with an old friend, nemesis, nuisance that is very much a part of the Kansas landscape. While being buffeted about by 40 mile-per-hour northerly breezes, countless tumbleweeds rolled across the highways. While I missed many of them, I occasionally nailed a twofooter while bumping a few others out of my path. Tumbleweeds first gained notoriety when the Sons of the Pioneers romanticized them in song back in the late ‘30s. I remember seeing my first ones in the early ‘50s. In the early spring, summer and fall when winds howled across roads in my native Sheridan County, tumbleweeds raced across the flatland. Incidentally, I recall singing along with the Pioneers and I still remember the song well. This plant is as much a symbol of the old Wild West as Wyatt Earp, cattle rustlers, the coyote and the rattlesnake. The image of the lonely rider and the ghostly shape of the tumbleweed bounding in silence across the endless plains has inspired a certain misty-eyed nostalgia, even in folks who have never journeyed west of Kansas City – except to travel through our state to ski in Colorado. In truth, this weed is a blasted nuisance. Even its Latin name (Salsola pestifer) identifies it as a menace. The tumbleweed is also known as the Russian thistle. This plant was brought to the continent
1949. July 16, 1950 he married Ruby Smith at the First Baptist Church in Ness City. Willard and Ruby moved to Ashland in 1954 where he was employed with Northern Natural Gas, retiring in 1981. In 2004, Willard moved to Liberal after the passing of his wife. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Liberal. Willard is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Ruby. Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, March 17 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Ramsey officiating. Burial followed at the Ness City Cemetery. Military Rites were conducted by The American Legion Post #392 at Bazine. Friends may send condolences to the family through Willard's tribute Web page at millermortuary.net.
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
in the 1870s as a contaminant in shipments of flax seed imported to western Canada. By the turn of the century, the weed had a foothold from coast to coast. The tumbleweed can survive and grow almost anywhere. It remains one of the hardiest plants in the United States. Unfortunately, no one has found a good use for this thorny weed. The tumbleweed can cause problems for farmers and ranchers. This nuisance weed clogs irrigation ditches, catches and accumulates litter, disrupts traffic, causes fires, poses a health threat to some livestock and even breaks down fences on windy days. In Kansas and other western states, thousands of man hours are spent each year clearing tumbleweeds from irrigation ditches and railroad tracks. In the spring the weeds are fought with herbicides and in the fall the dried plants are sometimes burned. Fighting tumbleweeds is a constant battle. Nearly every breezy day they bound across the prairie and every spring they sprout by the millions. Although tumbleweeds have been in this country for approximately 150 years, no one has found a reason to cultivate this plant. One thing is certain; this nuisance weed is here to stay unless our plant scientists can find a use or method to eradicate the tumbling, tumbling tumbleweed. So why not romanticize ‘em? 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.
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Hugoton students receive scholarships from Western Kansas Art Competition at Stauth Museum The Twentieth Annual Western Kansas Scholastic Art Competition and Exhibition took place at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma January 24 through February 28. Some of the different types of art work displayed included photography, sculpture, metals, glass, drawings, paintings, ceramics and graphics. The
WKSA contest was open to students in grades seventh through twelfth. They came from the following counties: Cheyenne, Clark, Decatur, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamiliton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Rawlings, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton,
Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita. There were several awards handed out at the closing ceremonies Sunday, February 28, including American Vision awards to the best in show as well as Gold and Silver Keys. There were also over 150 merit award winners. At the awards ceremony, there was a representative from Sterling college. She was presenting scholarships to a select few. Scholarships were awarded to the top students for their entries. Out of 438 entries, only 20 were awarded with a
scholarship. Eighth grader Kylee Garza, daughter of Homer and Rebecca Garza, was one of the scholarship recipients. Kylee is the first middle school student to ever receive such an award in Hugoton. Other award recipients included Hugoton High School students Henry Beesley, son of Roger and Chely Beesley of Hugoton, Hunter Kerbow, son of Mark and Carla Kerbow of Hugoton and Tyrell Hart. HMS and HHS Art Instructor Robert Terrill reported, “These are the first students
in Hugoton history in the visual art classes to win this award but they are presented yearly during the Scholastic Art Competition.” The scholarship award totals $50,000 in fine art scholarships and is chosen by the Sterling Col-
lege art department. The $50,000 scholarship will be spread out over four years to help pay for tuition if the winners choose to attend Sterling College for art.
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Eighth grader Kylee Garza is the first middle school student to ever receive a scholarship from WKSA. She was joined by Sterling College’s Arts Admissions Counselor Leah Alford and HMS art teacher Robert Terrill as she accepted the award.
NEWS FROM
STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton We had another great turn out for our dance last Saturday night. Thank you to all who come out to support it! This Saturday, March 19 is the Life Story Workshop from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Come and learn how to write the story of your life. We have a sign up sheet for anyone who would like to attend the Hawiian Senior Citizen Prom in Ulysses April 2. The Junior Leadership is sponsoring this dance along with Bingo and prizes. It is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please call the Center if you would like to go. Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the Senior Center to either paint or join the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare,
passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Mar. 17 .......Smothered Steak Mar. 18......................Chili Pie .............& Cinnamon Rolls Mar. 21.......Baked Potato Bar Mar. 22 ...Oven Fried Chicken Mar. 23 .................Taco Salad Mar. 24............Chicken Salad Activities Thursday, March 17 Exercise ................10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18 Exercise ................10:30 a.m. Bingo ....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Cards & Games.......6:00 p.m. Monday, March 21 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing...........7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Paint........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24 Exercise ................10:30 a.m.
teacher, she is committed to service. As she taught, Metcalf served with the Stevens County Extension Council board for 13 years and received the Kansas Friend of Extension Award in 1998. She was instrumental in bringing public television to the 16 counties of Southwest Kansas in 1990, and has served on the Smoky Hills Public Television board since 2008. Metcalf also served six years on the board of directors that organized the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program. She is a member of the Southwestern College Board of Trustees. For more information about Founders Weekend at Southwestern College, contact Susan Lowe, director of alumni programs at Southwestern, at 620-229-6334. Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 1,700 students attend
classes at the main Winfield campus, at six professional studies sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, or online around the world.
USD #210 BOE hosts special meeting March 9
History making students, left to right, Henry Beesley, Kylee Garza and Hunter Kerbow proudly show off the awards they received at the Western Kansas Scholastic Art Competition at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma. These three, and Tyrell Hart - who is not pictured, are the first students in Hugoton history, in the visual art classes, to receive these prestigious awards. Congratulations!!!
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a special meeting Wednesday, March 9. Members present were Matt Mills, Dettra Crawford, Paula Rowden and Barry Hittle. Also present were Adrian Howie, Traci Shields, Davonna Daharsh and Clayton Reitz. The board accepted the lowest bid for asbestos abatement from Great Plains Abatement for Project A of $138,700 and the bid for $151,705 from iSi Environment for Project B, less the deductions of $9,100 for an extra week of allowed project time, for a total bid of $281,305. The meeting adjourned.
Moscow Baptist Church Choir presents an
Easter Cantata March 19
The Legacy in Ulysses 7:00 p.m.
March 20
Pioneer Manor in Hugoton 3:00 p.m.
March 26
Moscow Baptist Church 7:00 p.m.
March 27
Moscow Baptist Church 10:30 a.m.
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Future Farmers of America members drop by The Hugoton Hermes office to present an appreciation award. Left to right are Jessica Harper, Kay McDaniels and Mariah Reynolds.
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Consumer Alert From the Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer Cover the basics of life insurance Life insurance protection is one of the most considerate acts that a person can do for his family, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. Over the course of a lifetime, it can have great significance. “Knowing what a life policy can do for your loved ones, and how to protect it for their future use, can be two important factors in your financial planning,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Talking over your life insurance needs with qualified insurance professionals is a good first step toward assuring your assets are used by your family.” Commissioner Selzer emphasizes these life policy considerations. • What kind of life insurance do you need? Term and whole life insurance are the two most common types of plans. However, there are many variations of each type, and there are a number of special-purpose policies that combine the basic policies with other elements. Talk to your insurance agent about what type works for you. • Who is your beneficiary going to be? If you die without naming a beneficiary or beneficiaries of your policy, the
benefits would be paid into your estate and then paid out according to your will or through state laws. This delays payment and could create a financial hardship for your heirs. • How much coverage do you need? You and your agent should do a careful evaluation of your coverage needs, but a general rule of thumb is to buy life insurance that is equal to five to seven times your annual take-home pay. • Will I have any tax consequences? Your beneficiary(ies) will receive your insurance benefits tax free. With named beneficiary(ies), life insurance benefits do not have to go through probate or other legal delays involved in the settlement of an estate. For more information, contact: Bob Hanson Public Information Officer 785-296-7807 or email bhan son@ksinsurance.org. • Where should I keep my policy? Keep your policy in a safe place. However, do not use any place where the policy might not be readily available. Record the basic information — such as company, policy type, policy number, insured’s and beneficiaries’ names — in a separate place. Let your beneficiary(ies) know the kind of
insurance policy you have, any changes you make, and where you keep the policy. What happens if I lose my policy? Loss of a life insurance policy will not affect your protection in any way. If a policy is lost, accidentally destroyed or stolen, ask your agent or write the company directly to obtain a duplicate. Do life insurance proceeds affect my family’s Social Security benefits? According to law, monthly life insurance payments will not disqualify the beneficiary from receiving full Social Security payments. Monthly life insurance benefits do not count as earned income, regardless of how much is paid each month through a policy. What happens when my family needs to file a claim? Family members, preferably with policy in hand, will need to notify the life insurance company in the event of a death of an insured person. Your local insurance agent should be able to discuss the steps needed to make sure the policy is paid out as quickly as possible. Filing a life claim. Your beneficiary will need to notify the life insurance company of your death. Again, that’s why it is important for your beneficiary to be able to locate
your policy. Companies require a certified death certificate or other legal proof of death, and they may ask for the policy. The life insurance company will pay the proceeds of the policy to your beneficiary(ies) after receiving proper notification of death. The Kansas Insurance Department now has a Life Insurance Locator Service in place for those who need assistance in locating life insurance and annuity benefits they may be owed. Those submitting a request will need to do the following: • Complete a form you can download off our Web site, http://www.ksinsurance.org /healthlife/life/life-policysearch.php. • Have the form notarized. • Attach a copy of the certified death certificate of the policyholder. • Send all information to the insurance department address listed on the form. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) also has information on how life insurance can affect your different life stages. Go to http://www.naic.org/Rel eases/2016_docs/con sumer_alert_life_insur ance_roadmap.htm to read more.
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Hugoton Elementary first graders gather in the Elementary Gym Thursday, March 10 for a very special musical program.
The children presented several songs about “friendship”, as well as a few adorable skits. The entire audience was quite charmed,
and applauded after every song. The performance kicked off Spring Break for USD 210 students.
Several first graders attempt to “make a friend” out of bricks.
Children dance in a circle as they sing “Let’s Shake Hands”. They also turned to their partners and showed off their handshaking skills.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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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 - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
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.
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The critical service provided by social work profesincluding the sionals, protection of vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect, will be highlighted this month, thanks to special recognition from Governor Sam Brownback and the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). Governor Sam Brownback has designated March as Social Worker Month, a time to recognize the tireless commitment of those who take on this challenging occupation. It’s a time also to call attention to the need to retain and recruit social workers to serve the State of Kansas. “As a licensed social worker, I know the many difficulties and rewards that come with this line of work,” DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore said. “We are working hard to attract more caring and compassionate social workers to join our Prevention and Protection Services
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team.” DCF, along with its contracted providers, employs nearly 1,000 social workers statewide. There remains, however, a persistent need for more. DCF typically has approximately 50 vacant social worker positions, which it struggles to fill. Some of the most challenging areas to fully staff include the agency’s Wichita and West regions. DCF uses a wide range of recruitment strategies to attract social workers, including partnerships with Kansas colleges. The agency also has a Recruitment and Retention Workgroup that is tasked with helping solve social worker staffing needs. DCF Social Worker Amber Rufener of Topeka, recognizes that social work is often thankless and rarely easy. “It’s a challenge, because people don’t always want to work with you,” said Rufener, a social work specialist in the Topeka Service Center. “They need help, but often they don’t want it. Social workers have to give them the resources to be successful. We serve as a bridge to the help in many cases.” Rufener began work as a certified nursing assistant while in college. It was then that she took an interest in the social side of human services. To prepare for a career as a social worker, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, then a master’s degree in Social Work from Washburn University. “I went into social work because I wanted to protect those who are vulnerable,
who maybe don’t have a voice for themselves,” said Rufener, who participated in the signing of the Social Work Month proclamation. Rufener emphasized that the ability to work with clients who suffer from mental health issues is essential. She recognizes that there is always a need for new people in the social work field, and said while it’s not for everyone, she believes many caring individuals would find it rewarding. “You have to be in it because you have a heart for helping people,” she said. “You don’t always get rewards or praise. But it’s rewarding when you can see that you made a difference in someone’s life.” To become a social worker, individuals must graduate from an accredited university with at least a bachelor’s degree in social welfare. They must also pass a licensure exam and maintain the license with 40 hours of continuing education, every two years. DCF recently added four categories of professionals who now can fill the same role as social workers within the agency’s Prevention and Protection Services division. Individuals with ducation backgrounds that now may, with certain qualifications, serve as DCF social workers are bachelor’s in Social Work, Master’s in Psychology, Master’s in Professional Counseling and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Submitted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback announced the winners of the 2016 Kansas Book Festival Grants during a news conference at the State Library. “The goal of the Kansas Book Festival is to encourage literacy and a life-long love of reading,” said the First Lady. “These grants help libraries across our state purchase new technology and reading material for many reading levels.” The 17 public and school libraries will share in receiving a portion of the $9,262.71 in grants from corporate and private sponsors.
Among the 2016 Technology Grants was Liberal Memorial Library for $333.71 and Morton County Library with a $500 Book Grant. The Kansas Book Festival Fund is a 501(c)3 organization through the Topeka Community Foundation. The grants are funded through corporate and private sponsors. The 2016 Kansas Book Festival will be Saturday, Sepember 10, 2016 at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. All age groups are invited to attend the free, day-long event. To learn more, visit kansasbookfesti val.com.
Winners of the 2016 Kansas Book Festival Grants are announced
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did you know??? Legend states that April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to discover modern-day Florida when he traveled on a quest for the mythical “Fountain of Youth”. While modern science has proven that there is no mystical fountain or body of water that can reverse or slow down the aging process, there are many steps people can take to age well and prolong their lives. Eating the right foods is one way to age well. According to Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., coauthor of “The Bonus Years Diet,” reversing the aging process internally is more difficult than outward cosmetic changes. But the right foods can go a long way toward increasing both life expectancy and quality of life. Those who want to employ diet to increase their life expectancy may want to start adding more of the following foods to their breakfast, lunch and dinner plates. • Broccoli, grapes and salad:
According to Health magazine, researchers have found that compounds in these three foods boast extra lifeextending benefits. • Berries: In addition to their abundance of antioxidants, berries have other benefits. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. • Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. Numerous studies have indicated that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect against cardiovascular disease. • Whole grains: Whole grains pack a lot of nutrition into a low-calorie food. Whole grains help protect against type 2 diabetes, and researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Hugoton Elementary teachers Mrs. Barb Concannon and Mrs. Melanie Gifford duct tape poor principal Mr. Larry Lyder to the wall Wednesday, March 9. The stunt was part of a week of fundraising activities at HES.
A profound sense of smell is one of the many interesting characteristics about dogs. Dogs’ noses secrete a thin layer of mucus to help keep them moist and enable them to absorb scents. Dogs also will frequently lick their noses to sample smells through another sensory organ — their mouths. Dogs’ senses of smell are quite intense. Unlike humans, who have roughly five million scent
Berries and whole grains are nutritious foods that can help men and women live longer, healthier lives. found study participants whose diets included plenty of whole grains and fruit cut their heart disease risk by almost half compared to those whose diets favored meat and fatty foods. • Red wine: A glass a day for women and no more than two glasses daily for men can be beneficial. Moderate consumption of red wine has been shown to slow age-related declines in cardiovascular function, according to the American Heart Association.
glands, dogs have no less than 125 million and as many as 300 million such glands, depending on the breed. Dogs’ ability to sniff things out is far stronger than humans’. A dog’s nostrils, or nares, can move independently of one another, helping man’s best friend pinpoint the location from which a smell is coming. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
• Fiber: Increase your fiber intake for a longer life. Research from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that the more fiber you include in your diet, the lower your risk of coronary heart disease. The daily recommendation is 25 to 35 grams. While there may be no such thing as the fountain of youth, a healthy diet can help men and women prolong their lives. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Students literally line up around the gym to place their piece of duct tape on Principal Lyder. They each paid a dollar per piece of tape for a fundraiser at the school.
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Eagles earn second at State The Hugoton Eagles made it to the destination they had pursued all year. They were in the Class 4A Division II championship game in Emporia. The Eagles met up with the Wichita Collegiate Spartans. The Spartans used their bench to keep their players fresh and used a full court press for the majority of the game. This presented a challenge for the Eagles during the game. The first quarter of play showcased the Eagles’ toughness and tenacity. Parker Titus hit a two pointer to put Hugoton on the scoreboard. Later, Tyler Goode knocked down some free throws for two more points. The Eagles trailed the Spartans by only a single point after one period of play. Next, the Eagles played on an even keel with the Spartans as they put the game into a tie by halftime. Colby Korf hit several shots ranging from a two pointer, free throws and a three pointer. Titus and Garrett Hamlin also swished the net for two points each. Starting the third quarter, Hugoton and Wichita Collegiate were deadlocked at 24
points all. The Eagles and Spartans gave it their all as they went up and down the court fighting for a State title. Titus had a great fake pass that he turned into two points. Later, Zack Leininger swished two free throws to add to the Eagles’ score.
Eagles players take a few much needed seconds to rest after a timeout is called during the championship game against Wichita Collegiate.
Zack Leininger readies himself for a free throw. Leininger scored seven during the final game Saturday night. The fourth quarter started and Hugoton was still within three points of the Spartans. There were eight minutes left to decide who would win the championship, And, Hugoton was still there knocking on the door. The Spartans could not shake the talented Eagles for the first 25 minutes of the game. Titus hit a three pointer. Then Korf swished
two free throws to put Hugoton over Wichita Collegiate by the score of 41-40. Next, the Spartans went on a slow run that eked out points to pull away from the Eagles. It was just the run of points during the last quarter that made the difference. Wichita Collegiate won over the Hugoton Eagles by the score of 68-49. Titus led the Eagles with 21 points. Goode and Korf scored nine points and eight points, respectively. Leininger scored seven points for Hugoton. Hamlin scored two points, while Alex Gonzales and Tony Kinser scored a point each.
Coach Korf said, “I just told the players after the game how proud I was of each and every one of them. We started the year with the goal to win a State championship, and unfortunately, we fell one game short. I also told them that they had nothing to hang their heads about. They will go down as the winningest team in school history, and that they put Hugoton boys basketball on the map. I told our underclassmen that they had some big shoes to fill next year, but that their goal should be to return to the State tournament next year.”
Lady Eagles celebrate their hard-earned third place finish at the State tournament.
Lady Eagle fans show their Eagle pride after making the 300+ mile trip to Emporia for State basketball.
Parker Titus passes the ball during the Championship game against Wichita Collegiate. The game finished off a very impressive 2015-2016 Eagle season and a 23-2 record.
The Rowdy Crowd members wear their feelings on their sleeves as they hope for one last comeback during the Championship game.
The Hugoton Lady Eagles played on the final day of the State tournament against the Girard Lady Trojans. This game had Hugoton in the Final Four of Kansas Class 4 Division II girls’ basketball teams. Amy Scott started off the game with a three pointer to
Lady Eagles trailed Girard by four points at halftime. Brooklyn Harper and Dallie Hoskinson hit three pointers to start off the third quarter of play, This helped bring Hugoton closer to evening the score of this third place game. Katy hit another two pointer to push Hugoton to a 41-39 lead over Girard with 2:47 left before the start of the fourth quarter. Laney Hoskinson hit a series of two and three pointers as she went on a scoring run to keep Hugoton close to Girard. The Hugoton Lady Eagles defeated the Girard Lady Trojans to win third place in Class 4 Division II Girls’ Basketball by the score of 6159. Amy Scott led the Lady Eagles with 21 points. Laney Hoskinson scored 20 points for Hugoton. Heger scored ten points, while Dallie Hoskinson scored five points for the team. Harper scored three points and Rebecca Johnson had two points for the Lady Eagles. Coach Gillen said, “I could not of been more proud of the team with how they responded against Girard. It would of been very easy to come in to that game with no motivation. I thought we showed a tremendous
set the tone for the contest. The score after the first quarter of play was Lady Eagles over the Lady Trojans 14-13. Before the half, Hugoton went back and forth on the scoreboard with Girard. Katy Heger had a nice basket that floated through the nets for two points. However, the
Eagles discuss strategy in a huddle during the State final.
Laney Hoskinson outruns Girard players with the basketball. Laney scored 20 points for the girls’ final game, and the ladies earned a third place finish in Kansas 4A Division II.
Eagle cheerleaders pep up a frenzied crowd during the boys’ final game at the State tournament.
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amount of character and toughness. I truly believe we grew up as a team and became even closer coming out of the State tournament. We dealt with adversity all three State games. We were in foul trouble and did not have one good shooting night. The girls still found a way to come out of it 2-1 with a third place trophy. We would like to thank the community for all the support all season! We are very excited about next season and look forward to getting back to work in June.”
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Katy Heger tosses up the basketball for two points in the final game against the Girard Lady Trojans. Katy earned ten points for the Lady Eagles.
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HHS Eagles head to State finals after 50-44 win over Rock Creek
Parker Titus drives for a layup while surrounded by Rock Creek defenders during
Wade Heger puts in the ball for two points during the game Friday evening. The Eagles were triumphant Friday and earned a trip to the finals.
Friday night’s game. Parker poured in seven points for the Eagles.
Five of Hugoton’s Eagles convene for a short pow-wow before the semifinal game against Rock Creek Friday at Emporia’s White Auditorium.
Lady Eagles battle tough Tigers in semifinals The Hugoton Lady Eagles fresh off of their win over Wichita Collegiate headed back to White Auditorium in Emporia for their semifinal matchup. Dallie Hoskinson started off the game with a couple of two pointers, a key rebound and a jump ball. And, Amy Scott threw in a two pointer to keep the Lady Eagles in range of the Clay Center Tigers. The score at the end of the first quarter was Clay Center with 18 points to Hugoton with eight points. In the second quarter, the Lady Eagles narrowed the lead of the Lady Tigers by three points. Katy Heger hit a three pointer during the period to help her team chase Clay Center. With half of the second quarter left in the game, Heger and Scott found themselves in early foul trouble. They both had acquired three fouls each only 12 minutes into the game. Right before the half, Scott had a perfect reverse layup for two points. The Lady Eagles seemed to be going in the right direction as the Tigers lead was now only seven points. Within less than 60 seconds after the halftime break, The Lady Eagles were within five points of the Lady Tigers. Hugoton fans were hoping for a takeover by the Lady Eagles. Then, the lead by Clay Center was further diminished as it was down to four points with one minute left in the third period. As the buzzer went off in White Auditorium after three quarters the score was Clay Center with 34 points to Hugoton with 32 points. The Clay Center Tigers dialed in during the fourth quarter to pull away from the Lady Eagles. Slowly but surely, the Lady Tiger lead moved from two points to 11 points. The Clay Center Lady
Lady Eagles overwhelm a Lady Tiger during the semifinal game Friday night. Tigers defeated the Hugoton Lady Eagles by the score of 53-42. Scott scored 14 points, while Brooklynn Harper had 13 points for the team. Dallie Hoskinson had eight points for the Lady Eagles. JoHanna Rawlins had four points and Heger had three points for
Hugoton. Coach Gillen said, “We talked about picking ourselves up and getting ready for the next game. It is not very often when you are not playing for a State championship you get the opportunity to go out with a win.”
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Lady Eagles go over strategy while facing the Clay Center Lady Tigers Friday night in the State semifinals.
The Hugoton Eagles returned for the second day in Emporia to take on Rock Creek. A game in a State tournament is usually a challenge and this game would prove no different for the Eagles. Eerily for Eagles’ fans, the Eagles’ game started off much like the Lady Eagles game played earlier. Hugoton fell behind Rock Creek and it looked as if the Eagles’ bid to find a spot in the Finals was going to be denied. The score at the end of one quarter had Rock Creek over Hugoton by the score of 14-7. Wade Heger and Tyler Goode combined for a three pointer and a two pointer for the Eagles, respectively. Goode also had a muchneeded steal for Hugoton. At the half, Hugoton was still behind Rock Creek by five points. The Eagles had 16 minutes left to overtake Rock Creek and find themselves playing for a championship. A total team effort was responsible for the Eagles overtaking Rock Creek and gaining the lead by the end of the third quarter. A great impromptu play by Parker Titus occurred when he had nowhere to go and no one in view to pass the basketball to, he threw up a shot from the free throw line and it found nothing but net. The Eagles had put themselves ahead before the fourth quarter started and had the lead of 32-30. Then, the Eagles had to just outplay their opponent for the next eight minutes to win the game and go to the championship contest on night. Zack Saturday Leininger made his presence known as he used his aggressive play to make his way to the boards and score two points. He was fouled during the play and was successful in adding a free throw. The free throw line proved to be a winning point for the Eagles as they converted one after another to hold back Rock Creek. Colby Korf was responsible for six points as he sank as many from the charity stripe. The Hugoton Eagles defeated Rock Creek by the score of 50-44 to win the semifinal game. The Eagles had made it to the Finals of Class 4A Division II playoffs. Now, they just had to wait one more day to be only one of two teams left to play. This is quite an accomplishment and Eagle
Colby Korf brings the ball up the court for the Eagle offense against Rock Creek. players, family, friends and fans were all sure to be proud. Colby Korf led the Eagles with 16 points. Zack Leininger had 11 points, while Wade Heger had nine points. Parker Titus had seven points for the team. Tony Kinser had three points, while Tyler Goode and Paden Cornelsen had two points each. Coach Korf said, “I just
told them that I was proud of their resiliency and how they battled back from a slow start and some foul trouble in the first half. We stepped up and made plays when we needed to and hit some big free throws down the stretch to secure the win - things championship teams do. We set a goal back in June to win a State championship, and tomorrow night we get that chance.”
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The Hugoton Lady Eagles opened up play at the State basketball tournament Wednesday, March 9 against
the Wichita Collegiate Lady Spartans. The quarterfinal game between the Lady Eagles and Lady Spartans was very close for most of the game. Amy Scott hit a three pointer about a minute into the contest to start the scoring for the Lady Eagles. Late in the quarter, Katy Heger hit a three pointer to push the lead for Hugoton to 12–8. The two teams battled out a tough first quarter, to find that the Lady Eagles were in the lead after one period by the score of 14–10. Punching in three more points was Heger as she drained the basketball through the net from behind the arc. Now, the Lady Eagles
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were up over the Lady Spartans by a 17–11 tally with 5:08 left before the break at half. Wichita Collegiate’s offense fought back to score ten points before the intermission. The Lady Eagles found themselves in a tough game and led only by one point at halftime. Early in the third quarter, Hugoton found themselves
having to rest JoHanna Rawlins as the closely called game had her with four fouls at the five minute mark. Not to worry, Scott stepped up and swished a three pointer only ten seconds after her teammate went to the bench. Two minutes later in the game, Scott hit a free throw to add to the Lady Eagles lead of 33–27. Hugoton was start-
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didn't feel like we shot the ball very well but we found a way to win.” Now, the Hugoton fans have to wait 46 and a half hours to watch their Lady Eagles play for the right to go to the Championship game.
Brooklyn Harper shoots the basketball to add points for the Lady Eagles. Brooklyn contributed nine points during Wednesday’s game.
Amy Scott directs the offense for the Lady Eagles during the initial game of the 2016 State tournament.
Lady Eagles get ready to take on Wichita Collegiate Wednesday evening. HHS won 53-39.
The Hugoton Eagles defeated the Anderson County Bulldogs in State quarterfinal action in Emporia Thursday night. The Eagles came out onto the gym floor and had control of the game from start to finish. Wade Heger scored within seconds after Zack Leininger
had 16 points and 14 points, respectively. Korf had ten points for the Eagles. Titus contributed six, while Paden Cornelsen scored four and Garrett Hamlin had three for Hugoton. Tyler Goode, Manuel Mendez, Alex Gonzales and Carlos Montiel all scored two points each for the Eagles. HHS claimed the victory 78-42. Coach Korf said, “I told the
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ing to find their rhythm in this game and show the Wichita Collegiate fans the real Lady Eagles’ team. Heger hit a three pointer by banking it off the backboard at the end of the quarter to strengthen the lead of Hugoton over Wichita Collegiate 42-33. During the last quarter, Scott claimed a rebound and then completed her goal of putting up two more points. Through the first five minutes of the last quarter, the Lady Eagles shut down the Lady Spartans to a mere three points. This is the defense that has brought Hugoton such a great season. The Hugoton Lady Eagles defeated the Wichita Collegiate Lady Spartans 53-39. Scott led the Lady Eagles with 20 points. Heger scored 15 points, while Brooklynn Harper had nine points for Hugoton. Dallie Hoskinson had eight points, and Rawlins had one point for the Lady Eagles. Coach Gillen said, “We
Colby Korf takes a shot in the quarterfinal game.
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won the tipoff at the beginning of the game. Parker Titus added a three pointer to jump the Eagles lead to an impressive 10–0 lead over the Bulldogs from Anderson County. Then, Tony Kinser had a monster slam dunk that put the Eagle fans in a frenzy. After one period of play Hugoton held Anderson County to only six points, while the Eagles tallied 19. In the second quarter, the Eagles clamped down on defense to keep the Bulldogs to only 17 points for the first half of play. And, the Eagles showed precision, power and perseverance as they dismantled the Anderson County team. Kinser had another slam dunk before halftime to go along with the three blocked shots that he had for the game. The Eagles had a 21 point lead starting the second half of play. Heger and Colby Korf each had three pointers to add to Hugoton’s lead. Kinser muscled his way to the boards and scored two more points for the team. The Eagle’s bench emptied as a total of 11 of Hugoton’s players made their mark on the scoreboard. The game was a total team effort both offensively and defensively. With this type of effort, Hugoton should have a very excellent weekend in Emporia. Leininger led the team with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kinser and Heger
kids that it was a great win and that we were going to have to stay focused and locked-in the next few days because our opponents are just going to get tougher and tougher. It was great to get that first win, and now we are just looking to build on it and keep it going.” The Eagles play against St. George – Rock Creek in the semifinal game Friday night.
Tony Kinser shows off his skills - and his considerable height - a slam dunk against Anderson County Thursday.
Tyler Goode and Wade Heger defend the basket against an Anderson County player during the game March 10.
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Health & Human Services awards money to treat prescription drug abuse
Mrs. Joyce Losey’s class dons their hats for Hat Day Tuesday, March 8 at the Early Childhood Development Center. The children each paid a
dollar to wear a hat to school for the whole day as part of a fundraiser. Money raised helped two local teachers with unexpected expenses.
Mrs. Shelby Evans and her class show off their pajamas for Pajama Day last Monday at the
ECDC. Students eagerly paid their dollar to lounge around at school.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City TWEETING ISN’T JUST FOR THE BIRDS Ten years ago, March 21, 2006, the CEO of Twitter sent out his first tweet. It’s appropriate, with spring coming, that the famous CEO was chirping in a format that the world now embraces as a vital form of interactive communication. Similarly, Social Security is no stranger to social media. Updated regularly, Social Security Matters is our blog. It’s our hub for Social Security news, like new features to my Social Security, changes in policy, retirement planning, and benefit information. The blog allows us to address issues in a longer format than a tweet or typical social media post. Check out Social Security Matters at
blog.socialsecurity.gov and select “Get blog updates” if you want to stay informed. Social Security uses social media just like you might. At www.facebook.com/socialse curity we share information, post programmatic changes, and things you need to know. You can follow us and get regular updates on your computer or smartphone through Facebook. While you’re at it, go and “like” a few posts or “share” them with friends and loved ones. Even though there’s a lot to say when it comes to retirement benefits and Medicare or disability, Social Security is great at condensing messages down to 140 characters. Our Twitter account is a valuable resource for news and updates. You
can follow what we’re up to and even engage us at twitter.com/socialsecurity. Is all this on-screen reading making your eyes tired? Well, you can visit our YouTube page for fun and informative videos. In the past, we’ve had celebrities appear in our public service announcements. And you can see a few feline stars in some of our most popular videos. Visit www.youtube.com/ socialsecurityonline to start watching. Remember, you can always share our social media pages with friends and family. They will be grateful to know about the many online services we provide. Feel free to send us a tweet and connect with Social Security!
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 10.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.86 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.93 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 46.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 47.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 23.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 50.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline
prices March 14 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.33 per gallon in 2015, $3.42 per gallon in 2014, $3.57 per gallon in 2013, $3.65 per gallon in 2012 and $3.44 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.88 per gallon, up 11.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.76; Lincoln- $2.06 per gallon, up 7.6 cents per gallon from last week's $1.99; Topeka - $1.86 per gallon, up 9.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.77. "The cheapest gas prices of the year are now solidly behind us as the national average will soon again hit $2," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "The current upward trend is an unfortunate one that we witness every year, but the sudden jolt this time around has been enhanced
by a 45% jump in the price of crude oil in the last month. The large jump in crude oil prices comes amidst record oil inventories, yet it's the mere threat that oil supply could be slashed from OPEC and non-OPEC countries at the same time oil demand is growing driving prices higher. And while oil inventories sound staggering at over 500 million barrels, that number represents 26 days of U.S. oil consumption, a rise of three days versus inventories a year ago. At the end of the day, we expect this rally in gasoline prices to run for another month or two before stalling out. Perhaps the best news? Motorists still could see the cheapest average summer gasoline prices in over a decade," DeHaan said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $1,408,334 in funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support four health centers in Kansas to improve and expand the delivery of substance abuse services in health centers, with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders in underserved populations. “The opioid epidemic is one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States today,” said Secretary Burwell. “Expanding access to medication-assisted treatment and integrating these services in health centers bolsters nationwide efforts to curb opioid misuse and abuse, supports approximately 124,000 new patients accessing substance use treatment for recovery and helps save lives.” The abuse of and addiction to opioids, such as heroin and prescription pain medication, is a serious and increasing public health problem. Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States were non-medical prescription pain reliever users in 2013, and an estimated 289,000 were current heroin users. HHS also estimates the number of unintentional overdose deaths from prescription pain medications has nearly quadrupled from 1999 to 2013, and deaths related to heroin increased 39 percent between 2012 and 2013. Administered by the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), with these awards Kansas will be able to increase the number of patients screened for substance use disorders and connected to treatment, increase the number of patients with access to MAT for opioid use and other substance use disorder treatment, and provide training and educational resources to help health professionals make informed prescribing decisions. Nationally, this $94 million investment is expected to help awardees hire approximately 800 providers to treat nearly 124,000 new patients. “Health centers treat some of the most at risk patients in the country,” said HRSA Acting Administrator Jim Macrae. “These awards position health centers to be at the forefront of the fight against opioid abuse in underserved communities.” Research demonstrates that a whole-patient approach to treatment through
a combination of medication and counseling and behavioral therapies, is most successful in treating opioid use disorders. In 2014, over 1.3 million people received behavioral health services at health centers, a 75 percent increase since 2008. This funding builds upon and leverages previous investments by providing support to health centers to improve and expand the delivery of MAT substance abuse services in an integrated primary care/behavioral health model with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders in underserved populations. “HRSA’s innovative investment in the delivery of medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders affirms the importance of behavioral health to overall health,” said Kana Enomoto, Acting Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Addressing the opioid crisis is a top priority for the Administration and the Department. The Department is focused on three key areas: improving opioid prescribing practices, increasing the use of naloxone, and increasing access to MAT. In addition, the President has made ad-
dressing the prescription opioid abuse and heroin epidemic a top priority and issued a Presidential Memorandum last year on improving access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders. Today’s awards are an example of HHS taking every available step to expand access to MAT. Building on these efforts, the President’s Budget includes a $1.1 billion initiative to help ensure that all individuals with opioid use disorders who want treatment are able to access it. To view a list of the award winners, visit: http://bphc. hrsa.gov/programopportuni ties/fundingopportunities/su bstanceabuse/fy16awards.ht ml. For more information about the Department’s key areas of focus to address the opioids crisis, visit: http://www.hhs.gov/news/ press/2015pres/03/201503 26a.html. To learn more about HRSA’s Health Center Program, visit http://bphc.hrsa. gov/about/index.html. To find a health center in your area, visit http://FindA HealthCenter.hrsa.gov/.
Express Lane, on Washington, is now officially Toot ‘n Totum. The sign is finally on the front of the building as of last week.
Community Worship Service
Hosted by the Stevens County Church Ministerial Association - SCCMA
Sunday, March 20 6:00 p.m. Bethel Friends Church
1040 S. Jefferson • Hugoton, Ks.
Speaker: Pastor Israel Franco Please bring finger foods for a time of fellowship after the service. An offering will be taken for the SCCMA benevolent and scholarship fund. Please prayerfully consider contributions for this ministry.
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Pioneer Electric sponsors health fair at annual meeting Saturday “This is a time for Pioneer Electric to reconnect with our members and gain their valuable insight,” said Communications Specialist, Drew Waechter. This year’s annual meeting will be March 19, 2016 at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. Events for the day will start at 7:00 a.m. with their annual health fair, sponsored in partnership with Pioneer Communications. Phlebotomists from Bob Wilson Grant County Memorial Hospital will be available that morning to provide free blood draws for a standard blood profiling for members. In addition, members will also be able to opt-in for three additional tests but will be required to pay for each. Pioneer Electric will be offering the A1C (glycohemoglobin test), PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) tests, each for a small fee. “It is a great opportunity for our members, as we know it’s often times hard to find either the time or finances to take advantage of this type of service. As a reminder; Pioneer Electric, Pioneer Communications nor Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital have access to your test results. You will be provided with the appropriate contact information
at the health fair,” said Waechter. Pioneer Electric provides the following tips to ensure attendees will have the best experience while at the health fair. “Start your fasting eight to 12 hours before blood draws, stay properly hydrated, go through your morning hygiene routine and continue to take prescribed medication unless told otherwise by your doctor. At the health fair, make sure that you have your payment for any additional tests (A1C, PSA and TSH) ready before reaching the registration table and use your full name and proper address on required forms. Please note that phlebotomists will not perform blood draws on children under the age of 12 and will not restrain any youth receiving blood draws,” said Waechter. The annual health fair also provides Pioneer Electric members with the opportunity to interact with local businesses and organizations. “We have invited various local organizations to come and educate our members on a variety of health topics,” said Waechter. “This acts as a prime opportunity for our members to see some of the various services they can
Vice President of Energy Services at Pioneer Electric, Anita Wendt, right, takes a quick picture with retired Board of Trustees member Ralph Stoddard and his wife Norma Stoddard at the health fair last year.
take advantage of in southwest Kansas.” At 11:00 a.m., registration for the annual meeting will be opened to the public. Members will receive their ballot for the election of board members at the time of registration. “Webb’s Food Crew and BBQ will once again be and providing some great food for our members, complimentary of Pioneer Electric and Pioneer Communications. Lines will start serving at 12:00 p.m. and during this time registration will remain open for our members,” said Waechter. The Pioneer Electric annual meeting will be called to order at 1:00 p.m. in the south room of the Grant County Civic Center. Topics of discussion at this year’s annual meeting will include highlights from last year, capital credits, customer satisfaction survey and the election of board members. Up for election this year is District 5 (incumbent Fred Claassen and nominee Edward Davis); District 6 (incumbent Jim Bell and nominee Marcus Howe) and District 9 (incumbent Charles Milburn and nominee Wanda
L. Shaddix). Members who plan to attend the meeting will receive an attendance prize and be eligible for prize drawings throughout the meeting. “This is one small way that we can say ‘thank you’ for taking the time to have an active role at Pioneer Electric,” said Waechter. Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. is dedicated to providing members with safe and reliable electric service. Headquartered in Ulysses, Pioneer Electric is a distribution cooperative owned and controlled by its members. Pioneer Electric serves approximately 15,900 retail electric meters spread throughout ten counties in southwestern Kansas. The system is made up of more than 117 miles of transmission line, 3,600 miles of distribution line and 21 substations. All of Pioneer Electric’s electricity is generated in Holcomb by Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, which is owned by Pioneer Electric and five other Kansas electric co-ops. Pioneer Electric is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. For more information, visit http://www.pioneerelectric. coop.
The excitement of driving a new car off of the lot extends beyond the thrill of having a new set of wheels to show off. Some people just love the smell of a new car. But while that aroma may be pleasant to the olfactory senses, it may be wise to eliminate the smell as soon as possible. According to a 2012 study from the nonprofit Ecology Center and HealthyStuff.org, that “new car smell” may include toxic fumes from chemicals used to create the car’s interior. There are some indications that the smell is generated from more than 50 volatile organic compounds, or VOCs,
that are off-gassing in a relatively confined space. While the potential dangers of breathing in all of these compounds continues to be studied, the flame retardants and plastics used in cars have been linked to illnesses when they have been used in other applications. To speed up the process of removing VOCs from a car, open all of the windows and let it sit in the hot sun. Also, purchasing a vehicle that has been sitting on the lot for a while may mean some of the chemicals have dissipated. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
EASTER COLORING CONTEST
Color in the Easter scene below, and send it to us for your chance to win! Top 3 Winners Will Each Receive a Jumbo Easter Basket of Egg-citing Prizes! Contest Open to Junior Artists Ages 3-11.
3 Large Easter Baskets will be given to the lucky grand prize winners. Good Luck, Everybunny!
Cut the picture out of the newspaper or stop by the Hermes at 522 S. Main
Coloring Contest Rules: 1. Contest is for three age categories, children ages 3-5, 6-8 & 9-11. 2. Contestants may use crayons, markers or colored pencils to color the pictures. Adults may assist in completing the contest entry form, but may not assist in coloring. 3. Entries are considered property of this newspaper and may be printed by this newspaper. 4. All entries must be in the Hugoton Hermes office by March 18, 2016 for consideration.
Color It Hoppy! Coloring Contest Entry Form: Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Age: _____________ Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________ Mail to: The Hugoton Hermes, 522 South Main Street, Hugoton, KS 67951
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
These talented ladies gather at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum to color in their adult coloring books. Left to right are Buelah Mae Carter, Sandy Campbell, Juleine Lowry, Cleta Norris and Brenda Lowry. One of the newer hobbies people enjoy nowadays is adult coloring. A group of colorists have been meeting at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum for fun and visiting. They meet Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Anyone who is interested in
this fun activity is invited to join them. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Greg Daniels celebrates 40 years of sobriety with friends at Applebee’s. Photo courtesy of Cindy Howe.
Greg celebrates forty years of sobriety Greg Daniels recently celebrated with approximately 50 friends at Applebee’s in Liberal. He was celebrating 40 years of sobriety! That’s a major accomplishment and his friends were happy to be able to rejoice and celebrate with him! He did not expect such a large turnout and
Applebee’s staff was excellent in getting everyone seated and served. Greg was thrilled by all the well wishers and maybe he’ll have to do it again next year! Congratulations Greg! That’s a great reason to celebrate!
Beta Sigma discusses new book Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God. Hostess for the day was Eudon Dutton. Seven members were in attendance, including Winnie Haganah, Theresa Smith, Tracy Brecheisen, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton and Dot Leiker. Roll call was answered with books members loved as children. Few members could just list one book, so the list was quite extensive. A few of the titles included Ferdinand the Bull, Little Women, Bart George, The Secret Garden, Tigger, Emily’s Runaway Imagination and The Nancy Drew Mysteries. After an impassionate and exciting business meeting Alice Conner led a discussion of the book I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. She was the young girl from Swat, Pakistan who in 2012 was shot by the Taliban because she stood up for education, particularly for girls. After being shot, Malala and her family moved to Birmingham, England, where she still lives today. In 2014 she became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner for her work. The book opens readers to
a different world from the one they know. It helps readers understand what a tremendous privilege education is in the United States. The book also helps its readers understand how people in other parts of the world live and how they see the events that have happened to them. This book is a must read! At the end of the meeting, there were several members’ names drawn for prizes. Inspirational ceramic plaques were given to Tracy, Retta and Winnie. Notepads were presented to Theresa and Dot. Alice received a purse magnifier. Next meeting will be Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Tracy and Alice will be the hostesses. Submitted by Dot Leiker, secretary.
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Local Grower is State Winner in National Corn Yield Contest An area corn grower has been honored as a state winner in the 2015 National Corn Yield contest sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association. Mr. Dennis Hamlin of Hugoton placed second in the state in the Irrigated Class with a yield of 277.3044 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was DEKALB DKC64-87RIB. The local grower was one of 407 state winners nationwide. The 2015 contest participation included 7,729 entries from 45 states. Of the state winners, 18 growers three from each of six classes - were named national winners, representing nine states. The average yield among national winners was 386.4 bushels per acre - greater than the 2015 U.S. average of 169.3 bushels per acre. Six of the national winners
recorded yields of 400 bushels or more per acre. “This harvest, the world witnessed the incredible bounty United States corn farmers can provide to meet the growing need for food, fuel and fiber both in our nation and around the world,” said NCGA President Chip Bowling, a corn grower from Newburg, Md. “Our contest participants demonstrated that America’s farmers continue to strive for excellence while adopting state-of-the-art tools which help them meet those goals,” Bowling continued. “The top yield in this year’s contest – a tremendous 532.0271 bushels per acre achieved by David Hula of Charles City, VA, - is a testament to these efforts.” Farmers are encouraged through the contest to utilize new, efficient production techniques. Agronomic data
gleaned from the contest reveal the following: • Average planting population for the national winners was 40,861 seeds per acre, compared to 34,123 for all entrants. • National winners applied an average of 364.06 pounds of nitrogen, 116.39 pounds of phosphorus and 231.78 pounds of potassium per acre. • Average commercial nitrogen use per bushel of yield was 0.94 pounds for the national winners and 0.89 pounds for all entrants. • 27.78 percent of the national winners applied trace minerals, compared to 38.74 percent of all entrants. • Use of manure as a fertilizer was consistent. 38.89 percent of national winners applied manure, compared to 16.06 percent of all entrants. The National Corn Yield Con-
test began in 1965 with 20 entries from three states. The highest overall yield was 218.9 bushels per acre, while the national yield average was in the mid-60 bushelper-acre range. The winners were recognized March 4 at the 2016 Commodity Classic, the premier convention and trade show of the U.S. corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat and equipment industries, held this year in New Orleans, La. For a complete list of winners and for more information about NCYC, visit the NCGA Web site at www.ncga.com. The National Corn Growers Association represents more than 41,000 members, 48 affiliated state corn grower and checkoff organizations, and hundreds of thousands of growers who contribute to state checkoff programs.
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Ways to help you take care of your trees Lawns and gardens tend to draw the bulk of homeowners’ attention come spring and summer. But it’s important that property owners tend to the trees that dot their property as well. The types of trees homeowners have on their property may influence when it’s time to trim and prune the trees. Homeowners concerned about tree maintenance should speak with local landscaping professionals and tree services about caring for the trees on their specific properties, but there are a few tricks to pruning trees that homeowners should keep in mind when dusting off their gardening tools. • Prune at the right time. The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that pruning during dormancy (i.e., winter) is the most common practice. Pruning in late winter, after the season’s coldest temperatures have passed, can lead to impressive and healthy growth in the spring. The ADF advises that some trees, including maple and birches, may bleed sap during pruning. But this is normal and should cease as the tree starts to bloom. Novice landscapers should confirm with landscaping professionals about the best time to prune trees on their properties to ensure they are not inadvertently harming the trees or making them more vulnerable to fungus. • Use appropriate tools. When removing branches, use sharp tools to minimize damage to the bark. The ADF notes that young trees are best pruned with one-hand pruning shears with curved blades. For trees with high branches, use a pole pruner or hire a professional tree service. Novices should avoid
anything too risky when pruning their trees, leaving the more difficult jobs to the professionals. • Follow the rules of pruning. When pruning trees, the ADF advises homeowners follow the one-third and a quarter rules of pruning. In adherence to these rules, no more than a quarter of a tree’s crown is removed in a single season, and main side branches are at least onethird smaller than the diameter of the trunk. When trimming deciduous trees, homeowners should never prune up from the bottom more than one-third of the tree’s total height. Finally, where possible, homeowners should aim for side branches that form angles that are one-third off vertical to form 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock angles with the trunk. • Water correctly. Like lawns and gardens, trees need water to thrive. Insufficient watering can make it hard for trees to thrive in summer, but overwatering can be harmful, too. The ADF suggests that watering each tree for 30 seconds with a steady stream of water from a garden hose equipped with a diffuser nozzle should be sufficient. Newly planted trees may need more help as they try to establish deep root systems, so consider laying mulch around newly planted trees. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and form deeper, stronger root systems. Trees maintenance should be a priority as homeowners once again start tending to their lawns and gardens. More information about caring for trees is available at www.arborday.org. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Aerial survey of lesser prairie chicken will begin March 17 according to the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The surveys will be conducted by helicopter throughout the five-state range.
Aerial surveys monitor Lesser Prairie Chicken population trends According to the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAWFA), aerial surveys for lesser prairie chickens will begin Thursday, March 17. The surveys, which will continue through mid-May, will be conducted by helicopter throughout the five-state lesser prairie chicken range. The surveys are conducted annually by WAFWA to ascertain population trends and how the bird is responding to management strategies identified in the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan. 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 from landowners and industry. This plan allows agriculture producers and industry to continue operations while reducing impacts to the species and its grassland habitat. “Working with the wildlife agencies of each of these five states, we’ve established a consistent methodology to conduct these aerial surveys,” explained Bill Van Pelt,
Spring brings start of several sports seasons Spring is a season of rejuvenation in various ways. Long-dormant lawns and gardens start to get their green back in spring, and many people once again take to the outdoors after months of staying inside to avoid frigid temperatures. Perhaps no group is more enthusiastic about the return of spring than athletes, as spring also marks the return of several sports seasons. Scholastic sports beginning in the spring in many school districts include golf, softball, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and rugby. But it’s not just scholastic sports that start up in spring. Major League Baseball and its minor league affiliates also begin their seasons in spring. This year, the Major League Baseball season begins Sunday, April 3. While Major
League Soccer begins its season in late winter, the action on the pitch will continue throughout spring. With so many sports coming their way, sports fans and athletes
alike may want to spend the final weeks of winter resting up in anticipation of the busy months ahead. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
did you know?? Saint Patrick may have not been Irish, but millions of other people are. According to the travel resource WalletHub and the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, 33.3 million people in the United States claim Irish ancestry. That’s around seven times greater than the entire population of Ireland. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in Boston in 1737, and New York City’s St.
Patrick’s Day Parade is perhaps the largest and bestknown parade for Saint Patrick. What’s more, Saint Patrick’s given name wasn’t Patrick. His “real” (Brythonic) name was Maewyn Succat, according to Irish legend. But Maewyn Succat Day just doesn’t have the same ring to it as St. Patrick’s Day. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
WAFWA’s grassland coordinator. “This allows us to get the most accurate information possible so we can see how various management strategies for the bird are working on the ground.” 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. Last year’s aerial surveys brought good news: an abundance of spring rainfall in 2015, along with ongoing efforts associated with the range-wide plan and other conservation initiatives, helped increase the lesser prairie chicken population by approximately 25 percent from 2014 to 2015. Results from this year’s surveys will be available July 1. Despite last year’s encouraging news, the population is still low compared to historical numbers, and concern for the lesser prairie chicken and its habitat still exists. WAFWA is committed to continued successful implementation of the range-wide plan and the long-term recovery of this iconic grassland bird. For more information about the lesser prairie chicken and the conservation work being done to support it, see the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Plan at www.wafwa.org.
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“If you EAT today, THANK a FARMER.” During National Agriculture Week, March 13-19, we salute our local agriculture industry. From the dedicated farmers out in the field to their hardworking suppliers of seed, feed, equipment and more, we all benefit from the fruits of their labor. The men and women in agriculture not only feed our families, they also feed our economy by diligently tending to our most valued resources. Our economy would not be the thriving success it is today without the men and women who nurture our nation’s agricultural resources. Thanks for keeping a good thing growing!
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Kansas is a leader in grain sorghum, second in wheat and third in beef production. The dairy sector is rapidly expanding in Kansas and other sectors of animal agriculture are growing as well. Kansas ranks second in cropland, third in land in farms and fourth in sunflowers produced. The state ranks fourth in summer potatoes, sixth in hay produced and ninth in corn for grain produced, tenth in dry edible beans, and seventeenth in upland cotton. The state is also a leader in beef processing facilities. Kansas ranks third in cattle and calves on farms, and third in cattle and calves on grain feed, tenth in hogs on farms, twelfth in market sheep and lambs and sixteenth in milk produced.
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The Moscow City Council gets together
Moscow News Bridge Club meets at Hugoton Senior Center Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center Thursday afternoon. Betty Willis was the hostess. Donita Graham won the high score and Dorothy Hagman held the low score.
Moscow Baptist Church Choir will host Cantata Sunday at Pioneer Manor The Moscow Baptist Church Choir will present an Easter Cantata, “In Christ Alone”, directed by Estie Grubbs Palm Sunday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton; Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m., at the Moscow Baptist Church, and Easter Sunday, March 27 at 1:30 a.m. at the Moscow Baptist Church.
for a regular monthly meeting Wednesday The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was March 9 with president Jon Lund calling the meeting to order. Attending were councilmen Curtis Crawford, Jim Rawlins, Mickey Whetstone, Nathaniel Roland and Mayor Billy Bell. Others present were Randall Maxwell, Teri Shope and Norma Najera. Sheriff Ted Heaton gave a short report and noted he had switched daytime officers to nighttime in Moscow. It was announced the applied for grant to upgrade the sewer plant had been denied. It was decided to purchase another aerator and to get dirt from the state to shore
The old Spikes building is being torn down in Moscow.
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up the ponds. Another application for a grant for sewer improvements will be submitted. Deanna Burtzloff was in attendance as a representative of Black Hills Energy to address any issues or concerns of the city. There was no problem at this time. It was reported a trailer had been purchased for the city. The purchase had been approved at the February council meeting. Randall also reported on the progress of replacing old water meters. Moscow City cleanup days will be in April. The city will contact Collectia to schedule when the dumpsters will come. It was decided not to allow dumping of large trees in the dumpsters. Only limbs of six inches in diameter and smaller will be allowed. Vet for Pet Day will also be scheduled for sometime in April. A short discussion was held about the ongoing city dog problem with no resolution. The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be the second Wednesday of April. Anyone is welcome to attend.
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Randy Maxwell and Dustin Phillips are hard at work replacing water meters in the city of Moscow.
Elisha Staggers gives a Shooting Sports project talk at the March meeting of the Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club.
Jacob Bell presents a project talk about photography at the March meeting.
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club meets for the month of March The March 6, 2016 meeting of the Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club was called to order by President Madison Hall. Jacob Bell and Elisha Staggers led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. Roll Call was led by Secretary Isabella Hall. All officer reports were given. Business conducted during the meeting included Spring Baskets in Old Business. The baskets will be packed on the next meeting date, which is April 3, at 6:15 p.m. It was decided to put random fruit assortments, dipped pretzels and rice krispies in the baskets. The next item discussed was the Kiwanis Sale concession. The Kiwanis sale will be Easter weekend. The club is doing concessions for the sale. Discussed was the food to have at the concessions. It was decided the club will be serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, chili, chips, nachos, Frito pies, chili dogs and chicken and noodles. Each family will be
bringing two pies. For breakfasts in the mornings, we will be serving donuts and muffins. For drinks, there will be Pepsi, water, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew and Diet Pepsi. Announcements included Beef Weigh-ins, which were Saturday March 5, Tuesday March 8 and Wednesday, March 9. All members in the beef project had to have their beef checked in by those dates. Also, Small Animal Weigh-ins are Saturday, April 23, Tuesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 28. All small animals need to be checked in by that date. Elisha Staggers gave a project talk on her shooting sports project. Jacob Bell presented a photography project talk. There was a motion to adjourn. The motion was passed. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Jacob Bell, Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club Reporter.
Girl Scouts will end their cookie sales March 20
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This is the final week of the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, so there is still time to help local Girl Scouts reach their goals and get your favorite Girl Scout Cookies before the annual sale ends. The 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Sale ends Sunday, March 20 across the 80 Kansas counties served by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. Those who haven’t been contacted by a local Girl Scout can find cookies by entering their zip code at GirlScout Cookies.org, calling the council’s Cookie Hotline at 888-686-MINT, or downloading the free, official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for iPhones, Android phones, and mobile devices.
A Girl Scout Cookie Share is available for the same price as a package of Girl Scout Cookies, and is a great option for those who can’t consume the cookies but want to share the sweetness with a soldier or charity. Customers who purchase Cookie Shares can choose whether to donate the
cookies to military members and their families, or to local charities like the Kansas Food Bank and Catholic Charities. Proceeds from the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale – every penny after paying the baker – stay in Kansas to support local Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts and their troops also
use Cookie Sale proceeds to give back to the community as they complete projects and service participate in programs designed to build leadership skills, financial literacy, and self-esteem. Submitted by the Girls Scouts of Kansas Heartland.
Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 24 The Rolla Library and the Rolla Recreation Commission will be sponsoring their annual Easter Egg Hunt Thursday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who is birth to five years old and not in Kindergarten can join with others in the Rolla multipurpose room. All children need to bring their own baskets. Treats will be provided after the hunt! Come join the fun!
Winter sports banquet is planned for March 22 The Rolla Booster Club winter sports banquet will be Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rolla multipurpose room. It will be a potluck supper, so bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert! Eating utensils and drinks will be provided. Following the banquet, at around 7:30 p.m., the spring coaches will meet with parents to discuss expectations and goals for the spring.
Junior High Scholars’ Bowl team members are, pictured from the left, Ethan Garcia, Gavin LaRue, Lena Martens, Aspen Sohm and Alex Hernandez. Photo courtesy of Shala LaRue.
Junior High Scholar’s Bowl team finishes the year with home meet The Rolla Junior High Scholars’ Bowl team finished the year with the Rolla meet Monday, March 7. The team placed second, falling to the Satanta Indians team. The team has done well this season and will continue to grow with only one eighth grade
student leaving. Their knowledge now will expand as they continue through junior high. Congratulations, Mrs. Hall, Mr. Ratliff and team players! Keep up the good work!
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 24, 2011 Landon, Laramie and Lacey Brecheisen won prize jackets for Goat Showmanship in the 2010 Southwest Kansas Livestock Showmanship Circuit show. Landon received Top 5 Intermediate Goat Showmanship, Laramie received Top 5 in Junior Goat Showmanship and Lacey was named Reserve Champion in Intermediate Goat Showmanship. Thursday, March 29, 2001 Marie Gill is the senior Spelling Bee Champion with Jenica Moore as runner up. Will Rector is the junior Spelling Bee Champion with Kristen Schnittker as runner up. Thursday, March 28, 1991 Local artisan Robert Floyd creates amazing replicas of vehicles and guns out of small pieces of scrap metal. One of his favorites is the Gatlin gun. The barrel can be turned with a crank. Many of his creations are displayed at the Stevens County Library.
Thursday, April 1, 1976 Damon Hubbard is retiring. He has been managing Bultmans for the past seven years since they opened up for business. Prior to that, he worked at Halliburton for nine years and owned Quality Grocery for eleven years before that. He is planning to keep just as busy during his retirement. Thursday, March 24, 1966 Danny Louthan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Louthan, enlisted for four years in the U.S. Navy. Louthan, a 1963 Hugoton High School graduate, has been employed by Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company at Elkhart. Thursday, March 15, 1956 Lillie Ricord filed Monday for the nomination for Register of Deeds. Mrs. Ricord will be seeking her seventh term as registrar. She was first elected to the office in 1944. Friday, March 26, 1926 L.O. Olmstead has opened up a new Meat Market and Bakery in Moscow. Citizens of this town are proud to get the new market.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 10, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CASE NO. 16-CV-6 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez To Change His/Her Name to: Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 60 NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that
Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez, filed a Petition in the above court on the 3rd day of March, 2016, requesting a judgment and order changing his/her name from Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez to Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox. The Petition will be heard in Stevens County District Court, 200 E. Sixth, Hugoton, Kansas, on the 27th day of April, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. If you have any objection to the requested name change, you are required to file a responsive pleading on or before April 19, 2016 in this court or appear at the hearing and object to the requested name change. If you fail to act, judgment and order will be entered upon the Petition as requested by Petitioner. /s/Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez Petitioner, Pro Se Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez 1106 S. Jefferson Hugoton, Ks. 67951
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 1t NOTICE OF April BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
hold their regularly scheduled April board meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016 starting at 9:00 a.m. CST in the GMD3 Board Room 2009 E Spruce Street Garden City.
TO ALL PERSONS:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
Take notice that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3 will
By: Kirk Heger President of the Board
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FIRST WOMAN PILOT - Mrs. Lee (Vera) Stoops received her license to pilot a plane recently, becoming the first local woman to get her private pilot license. Lee, her husband, gave most of the instruction and Roy Curtis, another local pilot instructor, gave some of the lessons. At the present time, there are several other women in the process of receiving instruction and getting flying time in preparation of getting their flying licenses. Mr. Stoops is the owner of Hugoton Aircraft and is manager of the Hugoton Airport. Taken from the May 5, 1966 edition of The Hugoton Hermes. 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.
Meanings behind common Easter symbols revealed Easter Sunday is one of the most meaningful days on the Christian calendar. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe died by crucifixion as a sacrifice to atonement. Many symbols are associated with Easter, and understanding these symbols can help Christians and non-Christians alike gain a stronger grasp of this deeply meaningful Christian
day of worship. • Lamb: According to the CatholicCulture.org, represents Jesus lamb Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The lamb can be connected to Jewish Passover, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. During the celebration of Passover, each Jewish family killed a lamb as a sacrifice. Christians commonly refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God who God sacrificed so Christians’ sins could be forgiven. • Easter eggs: While Easter eggs may seem like a secular symbol of Easter, their connection to Easter dates back many centuries. CatholicCulture.org notes that the early Christians saw the egg as symbolic of the tomb out of which Christ emerged when he was resurrected. Early Christians even painted Easter eggs, much like parents do with their children today, and even had them blessed and gave them as gifts. Historians believe King Edward I of England, who ruled from 1272 to 1307, dyed boiled eggs and gave them to members of his royal household on Easter. • Clothing: New clothing is another symbol of Easter that traces its origins back further than many Christians may realize. It’s customary for present-day Christians to don their Sunday best when attending Easter Sunday Mass, and the tradition of looking sharp on Easter can be traced to the early Christians, who would wear new white robes for baptisms during Easter services. Eventually, all Easter celebrants began to wear new clothes during Easter services. • Palm fronds: Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, taking place one week before Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode a young donkey into Jerusalem, where the townspeople threw palms in front of him in homage. That practice was a customary sign of respect in Jerusalem, and today Christians believe the palm is a sign of peace. Palms continue to be distributed to the faithful during Palm Sunday Mass. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 2631S-37W (SE/4), SECTION 25-31S37W (SW/4), SECTION 36-31S-37W (NW/4), SECTION 35-31S-37W (NE/4) IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 236X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3886-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: TALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of
Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Operation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 26-31S-37W (SE/4) Section 25-31S-37W (SW/4) Section 36-31S-37W (NW/4) Section 35-31S-37W (NE/4) All in Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 2031S-35W (SE/4), SECTION 21-31S35W (SW/4), SECTION 28-31S-35W (NW/4), SECTION 29-31S-35W (NE/4) IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 234X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3885-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: TALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of
Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Operation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 20-31S-35W (SE/4) Section 21-31S-35W (SW/4) Section 28-31S-35W (NW/4) Section 29-31S-35W (NE/4) All in Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 2832S-36W (SE/4), SECTION 27-32S36W (SW/4), SECTION 34-32S-36W (NW/4), SECTION 33-32S-36W (NE/4) IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 307X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3887-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: TALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of
Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Operation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 28-32S-36W (SE/4) Section 27-32S-36W (SW/4) Section 34-32S-36W (NW/4) Section 33-32S-36W (NE/4) All in Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com
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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 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)
THE CITY OF ROLLA Part-time Assistant in the Clerk’s Office Applications are available at City Hall in Rolla, 304 Washington Street. Upon request, an application can also be emailed.
Resumes can be emailed to rollaclk@pld.com. (4c8)
TRUCK DRIVERS Pacific Ag LLC is looking for a CDL licensed truck driver. Come by 838 East Eleventh in Hugoton, Kansas 67951 to apply. Must have a valid drivers license. Solution to March 10, 2016 puzzle
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--------------HELP WANTED: Part-time bookkeeper. Hugoton Municipal Airport 620-544-7600. (2c11)
will be accepting applications for a
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
HELP WANTED: Servers & Bartenders. Pick up applications at LB’s Bar & Grill, 617 S. Monroe in Hugoton.
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--------------CARRIERS WANTED: Paper route for the Hutchinson News in Hugoton. 7 days a week. 86 papers per day. Averages around 1 hour 30 min a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All papers must be porched unless told otherwise. All papers must be delivered by 7:00 a.m. Pays around $500.00 a month. Must have reliable transportation and find your own substitute should you not be able to do route. Please contact Celena Mears at 620-694-5700 Ext. 120 or Email her @ (2c10) cmears@hutch.com. ---------------
JBS Five Rivers/Grant County Feeders is looking for a MECHANIC who is a hardworking, dedicated individual that has the ability to diagnose and repair rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment. Competitive hourly wage and full benefit package is provided. JBS Grant County Feeders has well maintained facilities and equipment, plus a “Safety First” Culture. Come be a part of a positive, productive workforce. Please call contact Tony Winkler @ 356-4466, Ext. 56713 or email tony.win kler@jbssa.com for more information. You may apply at the following locations: JBS Grant County Feeders, 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday or on our website @ www.fiveriverscattle.com/ca reers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Kansas Dairy Ingredients, L.L.C. is seeking a Maintenance Technican The Maintenance Tech provides key support for the production manufacturing and waste water treatment facilities in a dairy processing plant. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in control circuits, program logic controls, variable frequency drives, preventative maintenance programs, electrical troubleshooting, stainless (sanitary) welding and mechanical pumps. Prior experience with dairy equipment preferred. Maintenance Tech must ensure that working environments are safe. Pay based on position, education, qualifications and experience. This position is full time with a benefit package that includes employer provided medical insurance, holidays, vacation and sick leave.
For an application or job descriptions, please contact Judy Parsons, Plant Administrator, at 620-453-1034, email resume to jparsons@kansasdairyingredients.com Subject line in email: MAINTENANCE TECH or send resume/application to Kansas Dairy Ingredients, P.O. Box 428 Hugoton, Kansas 67951
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Need a change? Quality Environment? If you are an RN or LPN looking for a quality place to work and a family-like environment, visit us at Wheatridge Park Care Center. We are a premier provider of long-term care services and we are offering an opportunity for the right person to join a great place to work on our nursing team. Become part of a family of caring individuals who believe in our mission of “Committed to Kindness”. Along with a great team of skill professionals, Wheatridge Park offers: • $2 eve & $3 night & weekend differential • Competitive wages • Full and part-time • Excellent benefits • Opportunities to learn and grow Interested individuals should apply at:
Wheatridge Park Care Center Allison Lyda, DON Nateisha Stuckey, HR 1501 S. Holly Drive Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 624-0130
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 18, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 824 E. Ninth Street - East of Westfield Apartments, Car Stuff, Boat Stuff, Livestock Stuff, Tools, Boat, Household Stuff and More. Little Bit of Everything! --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 18, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 801 S. Madison, Lots of Tools, AC Welder, Furniture, Lots of Miscellaneous Items, Seasonal Decorations --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 19, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., 505 S. Wildcat Court, Maternity Clothes, Baby Clothes, Toys, Miscellaneous Household Items ---------------
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821 S Polk Street - Cute bungalow! 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen bath. Move in ready! Det garage and carport, fence and dog run. $78,000
810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for sale! 3.7 acres +/-. Call for details!!
202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000
108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500
ED REDUC 408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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-------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, handicap accessible, central heat/air, no pets, detached garage, fenced backyard. Call 620-290-6453. (2c10) --------------Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
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HOUSE FOR SALE 1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car TLY N E detached garage, REC CED!! U and much more. RED Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
SERVICES OFFERED KIRBY SUPPLIES: Kirby Vacuum Owners - for factory authorized sales, service and supplies, please call Jeff at 800-821-5050. (6p7) ---------------
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RANDALL DAVID KARLIN, DECEASED Case No. 13-PR-10 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT AND APPROVAL OF VALID FAMILY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed on February 24, 2016 in said Court by Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Co-Administrators of the estate of Randall David Karlin, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of a valid family settlement agreement, approval of their
acts, proceedings and accounts as CoAdministrators, allowance for attorneys' fees and expenses, determination of the heirs entitled to the estate and assignment to them in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 28, 2016 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas in Stevens County, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Benjamin Karlin and Raynetta Karlin, Petitioners YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN & FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 (620) 624-8444 Attorneys for Petitioners
Consignments are due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)
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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU The family of Dick Withrow would like to thank our friends, church family, co-workers, doctors and nurses and St. Catherine Hospice for all the love and support shown to us during the loss of our husband and father. Our family appreciated the food, flowers, plants, memorial donations, cards, prayers and visits. Dick was a devoted husband, dedicated father and a trusted friend who will be missed forever. We know that he will live in the hearts of all those who shared their grief with us during this difficult time. Warm Regards, The Withrow Family
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY S. WILSON, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR08 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (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 Donald Wilson, Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey S. Wilson, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of
court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all property or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of his death which is remaining in the estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 a.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. Donald Wilson, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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1103 S. Jefferson St. - $70,000 - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.
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415 S. Main Street - Ranch Style, 2 bed/2 bath, Cen H/A, fence, carport. $75,000. Call today!!
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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) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailer, uptown, partially furnished, inside recently remodeled. 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033. (6c11)
625 Road N - $125,000- Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently. 307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
WESTERN, COIN, ANTIQUE AUCTION: Saturday, April 2, City Hall in Elkhart, Ks. See Web for list: kscbnews.net. Auctioneer Jim Cunningham. Call 620-360-0249 if you have items to sell. (3c11) ---------------
ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available. Call Wade at 620-282-6017.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2 beautiful size 16 prom dresses. 1 Navy, 1 Purple. Call 620-598-2232. (tfc) ---------------
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Back in Business! Get your lawnmowers ready for the season! Preseason tuneup special for March & April • Oil Change • New Spark Plug
Clockwise from top left: A Hugoton Eagles bus makes its way down Main Street on the way to Emporia for the State tournament.
• Blade Sharpened • Serviced Air Filter
Students at Hugoton Learning Academy anxiously wait for the boys’ team to drive down Main Street as they head to State.
$45 for walk behind • $55 for rider Pickup & Delivery $10 extra
1608 S. Washington • 620-453-9276
HHS Cheerleaders encourage the Rowdy Crowd to live up to their name and get ROWDY during a State tournament game.
Wed., Mar. 30. ‘16 11:00 AM CT Location: 1834 Road 22 Moscow, KS 67952 Directions: From Moscow, KS; Go S. on Rd 20 (Moscow, Hooker Rd) 3.5 mi to Road V, then E. 2 mi to Rd 22, then S. 1.5 mi to auction site. TRACTORSSPRAYER: ‘10 JD 9230 4x4 Tractor, 18sp trans 4 remotes, PTO, 620/70R46 steel dls, 3026 hrs; ‘98 JD 9200 4x4 Tractor, QR trans, 4 remotes, PTO, 3pt, QH, 480/80R46 steel dls 6545 hrs; ‘06 Agco 4650 Spra-Coupe, 4 cyl dsl, 80’ bm, 425g poly tank, Raven guidance, 834 hrs. MACH. & EQUIP: 52’ SF 9x6 sweep plow, Mod. 3392-52, pickers, NH3 setup; 30’ Orth. 12R Strip-till bar on Orth. Combo Caddy, NH3 setup, 2-500g Demco poly tanks for liq; 19’ SF Mod. 4212 coulter chsl w/rear crumbler attach; 32’ SF Mod. 7232 soil crumbler, hyd fold, PT; 33’ JD 1610 chisel plow, NH3 setup w/ Quinstar pkrs; ‘91 JD 1293 CH, poly snouts, hyd reel; ‘89 JD 853A row CH; Friesen 220 bulk seed tender w/Honda gas eng; Schaben 1000g nurse trlr w/fr. shuttle space, triple ax, Honda transfer pump; Kinze Mod. 840 gr. cart; Killbros Mod. 1200 gr. cart; 40’ folding tool bar w/16 shanks & shovels, 3pt; 40’ CB sprngth harr; 20’ Hamby 4x4 triple bar, 3pt; 40’ CB Hoe drill, 10” spac; 10’ Eversman land plane; Blu-Jet track filler; 20’ Dammer Diker w/9 straight shanks, 3pt; 30’ Imp trlr; 30’ Mach. carrier. GRAIN TRK, RV & GRAIN TRLR: ‘74 GMC 6500 tand. gr. trk, 427 V8, 5+2sp, 22’ all steel bed, RO tarp; ‘05 35’ Winnebago mtr home, 3 slide outs, Onan gen, 8.1 L gas eng, Allison trans., 16K mi; 38’ MCM steel hppr gr. trlr, Shur- Lok RO tarp; ‘44 Mack fire trk. MISC: Randolf 200hp 4-3 gear hd; Randolph 200hp 4-5 gear hd; 38” sprinkler tires; Press. washer; Toolbar clamps; 2-Hay trlrs; Bumper pull rnd bale carrier; 2 horse inline GN trlrs. Sale For: KMS Farms Contact Kevin Slemp - 620-544-9347
Steve Higgs Auctioneer/REALTOR® 620-353-0066 Auctioneers Note: Not a lot of small items, be on time. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material See photos & sale bill at www.higgsauction.com
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Encouraging - and occasionally heckling - signs line Highway 51 east of Hugoton and Highway 56 northeast of town.
IRS claims nearly $1 billion in unclaimed refunds from 2012
The Internal Revenue Service announced Federal income tax refunds totaling $950 million may be waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2012. To collect the money, these taxpayers must file a 2012 tax return with the IRS no later than this year's April tax deadline. The estimated number of individuals who did not file a 2012 return in Kansas totals 11,000 with a median potential refund of $699 for a total of $9,811,000. “A surprising number of people across the country overlook claiming tax refunds each year. But the clock is ticking for taxpayers who didn’t file a 2012 federal income tax return, leaving nearly $1 billion in refunds unclaimed,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “We especially encourage students and others who didn't earn much money to look into this situation because they may still be entitled to a refund. Don't forget, there’s no penalty for filing a late return if you’re due a refund.” The IRS estimates the midpoint for potential refunds for 2012 to be $718, with half being worth more than $718 and half being worth less. In cases where a tax return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. If no return is filed to claim a refund within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. For 2012 tax returns, the window closes April 18, 2016 (or April 19 for taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts). The law requires the tax return to be properly addressed, mailed and postmarked by that date. The IRS reminds taxpayers seeking a 2012 refund that their checks may be held if they have not filed tax re-
turns for 2013 and 2014. In addition, the refund will be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS, or their state tax agency, and may be used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts, such as student loans. By failing to file a tax return, people stand to lose more than just their refund of taxes withheld or paid during 2012. Many low-and-moderate income workers may not have claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For 2012, the credit is worth as much as $5,891. The EITC helps individuals and families whose incomes are below certain thresholds. The thresholds for 2012 were: • $45,060 ($50,270 if married filing jointly) for those with three or more qualifying children, • $41,952 ($47,162 if married filing jointly) for people with two qualifying children, • $36,920 ($42,130 if married filing jointly) for those with one qualifying child, and • $13,980 ($19,190 if married filing jointly) for people without qualifying children. Current and prior year tax forms and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms and Publications page, or by calling toll-free: 800TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for the years 2012, 2013 or 2014 should request copies from their employer, bank or other payer. Taxpayers who are unable to get missing forms from their employer or other payer should go to IRS.gov and use the "Get a Transcript by Mail" button to order a paper copy of their transcript and have it sent to their address of record. Taxpayers can also file Form 4506-T to request a transcript of their tax return. Taxpayers can use the information on the transcript to file their return.