March 22, 2012

Volume 125, Number 12

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Federation grapplers head to State competition in WaKeeney Hugoton Federation Wrestlers are State bound!

Saturday, March 10, fifteen Hugoton Federation wrestlers participated in the Sub-District tournament in Garden City. The top four placers at this tournament would then continue to District the following weekend in WaKeeney.

Riggs Martin at 70 pounds in the eight and under division, placed second. In the ten and under division, Wyatt Angell at 73 pounds placed fifth.

Weston Maravilla at 73 pounds placed second and Michael Mendoza at 100

pounds placed first.

In the 12 and under division, Cole Martin weighed in at 68 pounds and placed second, Bradan Slemp at 72 pounds placed first, Dawson Kerbow at 84 pounds placed second, Manny Mendoza at 92 pounds placed first, Pedro Ordonez at 115 pounds placed first, Marcos Baeza at 130 placed second, and Nick Mahan at 130 placed first.

In the 14 and under division, Tucker Martin at 105 pounds placed fifth, Continued to page 6

Kristyn Campbell wears a smile befitting the title of Miss Southern 2012 as her predecessor hands over the crown.

Campbell crowned Miss Southern 2012 March 17 Kristyn Campbell competed for the title of Miss Southern at Pratt. After a day filled with interviews, rehearsals and competition, she was crowned with the Miss Southern 2012 title.

Kristyn is the daughter of Kris and Marreta Campbell of rural Stevens County.

Kristyn played a classical piano piece called “Solfeggietto” during the

talent portion of the pageant prior to winning the crown. Competition areas included Interview, Swimsuit, Evening Wear and On-stage Question.

Starting the first week in June, Kristyn will compete in the Miss Kansas 2012 pageant in Pratt.

Kristyn appreciates all those who helped her by donating to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Senator Morris addresses constituents’ concerns Saturday Senate President Steve Morris presented a legislative update at the Senior Citizens Center Saturday afternoon, March 17. Representative Stephen Alford was scheduled but unable to attend because his wife was having surgery.

Morris began his update by stating there are only two weeks left in the regular session.

The Senate will reconvene near the end of April for two or three more weeks.

Steve reported the Senate and the House are working on a School Finance Plan. Since all schools are different, the school finance plan should be flexible. Two years ago, the schools received $4,400 per pupil and now they receive $3,780. Since the economy has improved, he hopes for a more positive report soon.

Morris stated another issue is reapportionment, or redistricting, which has to be completed during this session. This is done every ten years after the census is completed, based on population shifts.

Senator Morris is also concerned with the status of the Kansas Public Retirement Employee System. As Chairman of the Senate KPERS Select Committee, he is striving to ensure the long-term viability of the system.

J. Mann and Associates, expressed his company's interest in providing an alternate bid for the installation of the catalytic converters.

A budgetary proposal of $429,787.00 plus estimated freight charges of $5,400.00 was presented from Fairbanks Morse. Because the engines were manufactured

by Fairbanks Morse and will require some refining as a part of the catalyst installation process, Councilman Kim Harper motioned and Councilman Greg Gill seconded to accept the proposal from Fairbanks Morse. In favor of the motion: Councilmen Gill, Harper and Mason. Opposed: Councilmen Baugh-

Senator Steve Morris welcomes Hugotonite Charles Wagner to the Legislative Update Saturday afternoon. Residents were concerned about many issues, including the school This system is an important retirement system for thousands of Kansans.

Morris also reported Governor Brownback is recommending changes in the current tax laws.

The governor would like to lower state income tax.

Since the state of Kansas needs revenue, the funds will have to come from personal property tax or sales tax if income tax is lowered. The issue is still being studied.

Senator Morris confirmed two water bills have passed to mitigate the impact of last year’s drought conditions and to protect the state’s long term water resources.

budget, the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System, water resources, tax law changes and redistricting.

Bill SB272 gives Kansas producers the option to spread the amount of groundwater they pump over a five-year period, allowing them to fully protect their crops in dry conditions while holding the line on overall water usage. This is known as multi-year flex accounts.

House Bill 2451 would amend the current “use it or lost it” practice. This change allows farmers to conserve water in wet years without fear of losing water allotments.

The next Legislative Update is planned for April 14, 2012 at the Senior Citizens Center at Senator Steve Morris takes a few mo2:00 p.m. ments for a break after speaking with Stevens County community members.

Economic Development considers “liquor by the drink” issue The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the craft room in the Senior Center. Present for the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie and board members Gary Gold, Steve Rome, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Bryne Sullins, Mark Crawford, Doug Martin, Jody Wacker and Jack Rowden. Also attending the meeting were County Commissioner Jim Bell and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Secretary Kristin Farnum was absent.

Council approves updates for power plant The City Council met in special session with the following present: Mayor Jack E. Rowden, Councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Greg Gill, Kim Harper and Bob Mason.

Others present were City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Richard Barnes, Matt Friederich, Jan Leonard and Alvin Riley.

The purpose of the special meeting was to discuss proposals for the installation of catalytic converters on four engines at the south power plant.

Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided.

Matt Friederich, with R.

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man and Eshbaugh. The motion carried.

After further discussion, Councilman Harper amended his motion. The city will retain a percentage of the expenditure until completion and acceptance of the project. The previous motion is also subject to the city attorney's approval of the proposal. Councilman Gill seconded the amended motion. In favor of the amended motion: Gill, Harper and Mason. Opposed: Baughman and Eshbaugh.

The motion carried.

Motion was made by Harper, seconded by Mason, that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried.

Treasurer Gary Gold reported the checking account balance is $1,335.70 and the Special Projects fund has a balance of $69,848.10. The board approved the motion to pay the monthly bills.

Liquor by the Drink The board discussed the ‘liquor by the drink’ issue. The county commissioners have voted to put the issue on the November 6 ballot. If passed, the new law would eliminate the ten day waiting period that private clubs are required to enforce for new members.

Jan Leonard stated restaurants that have been considering opening in Hugoton have hesitated because they could not serve drinks with meals.

The EcoDevo board passed a motion to endorse a letter to the editor of The Hugoton Hermes explaining this issue. Jan Leonard volunteered to write the letter.

Housing Incentive The board discussed starting dates for the new Housing Incentive. The Housing Incentive will promote new housing construction in Stevens County. The motion carried to offer the Housing Incentive to builders who were issued building permits after January 1,

2012.

Immigration issues Neal commented subcommittees of Economic Development and Hugoton Area Chamber Board were sponsoring an informative meeting March 20 at the Hugoton Middle School cafeteria. The labor short-

age in Stevens County will be discussed. Also to be discussed will be the impact of immigrant students on the schools, why so few undocumented residents go through t h e c i t i z e n s h i p and Continued to page 3

If your spirits are in need of a lift, simply drive around Hugoton and take a look at all the beautiful spring flowers blooming, such as these yellow daffodils and purple hyacinth on Jefferson Street.

FCC will host marriage seminar Hugoton First Christian Church will host “The Art of Marriage,” a six session video event, Friday, March 30 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 600 S. Van Buren Street.

Two workbooks and Saturday’s lunch are included with registration. “The Art of Marriage” will help couples apply what the Bible teaches about marriage in a powerful way. Sessions address the purpose of marriage, the “drift to isolation”, roles in marriage, communication, romance and sex and the legacy you want to leave behind.

The videos will present engaging stories, real-life testimonies, man-on-the-street interviews and humorous vignettes.

To find out more, visit FamilyLife’s Web site at www.familylife.com.

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I didn't know Hallmark cards were made in China!

That is also why I do not buy cards at Hallmark anymore.

They are made in China and are much more expensive! I buy them at Dollar Tree - 50 cents each and made in the USA. I have been looking at blenders available on the Internet. Kitchen Aid is made in the USA. Top of my list already. Yesterday I was in Wal Mart looking for a wastebasket. I found some made in China for $6.99. I didn't want to pay that much so I asked the lady if they had any others. She took me to another department and they had some at $2.50 made in the USA. They are just as good. Same as a kitchen rug I needed. I had to look, but I found some made in the USA - what a concept! - and they were $3.00 less expensive!

We are being brainwashed

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What’s In The Hugoton Hermes In-box?

The Hugoton Hermes’ In-box includes emails currently making the rounds and landing in The Hermes’ email. We print them solely for the benefit of those without email. Facts are up to the reader to check out.

The emails do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the crew at The Hermes. to believe that everything that comes from China and Mexico is cheaper. Not so.

One light bulb at a time...I was in Lowe's the other day and just out of curiosity, I looked at the hose attachments. They were all made in China. The next day I was in Ace Hardware and just for the fun of it I checked the hose attachments there. They were made in USA. Start looking people! In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else most often, their job. My grandson likes Hershey's candy. I noticed, though, that it is now marked "made in Mexico " I don't buy it now.

My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico...now I have switched to Crest.

You have to read the labels on everything. This past weekend I was at Kroger . . . I

needed 60 watt light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets. I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy - was an off-brand labeled, "Everyday Value." I picked up both types of bulbs and compared them: they were the same except for the price; the GE bulbs cost more than the Everyday Value brand, but the thing that surprised me the most was that that GE was made in Mexico and the Everyday Value brand was made in - you guessed it - the USA at a company in Cleveland, Oh. It's way past time to start finding and buying products you use every day that are made right here. So, on to the next aisle: Bounce Dryer Sheets... yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada. The Everyday Value brand cost

less, and was made in the USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years, at almost half the price. My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time!

Stop buying from overseas companies - you're sending the jobs there. We should have awakened a decade ago!

Let's get with the program and help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the USA. I passed this on...will you???

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ March 11-May 20 - “The Nature of Dogs: Photographs by Mary Ludington” will be the featured exhibit at Stauth Memorial Museum at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. The exhibit seeks to capture the true nature of dogs, their beauty, character and spirit. For more information, call 620-846-2527 or visit the museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stauth memorialmuseum. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-846-2527 for more information.

March 19-23 - Spring Break for USD 217 students.

March 23 - No classes for Hugoton Learning Academy.

March 22 - Stevens County Relay for Life will host their kickoff event for “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of a Cure” at the Bob Sosa Recreational Center from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to attend, as well as those who have already assembled a team.

March 24 - Crossroads Center, Inc., a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with physica, mental or emotional disabilities will host their beginning training session for volunteers Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Ronnie Delay Arena in Liberal. The arena is eight and a half miles east on Road 4, or Bluebell Road, from the six-way intersection on Highway 54. Call Rena Cross, Executive Director at 620-624-3133 for more information. The Center Web site is crossroadsctr.org.

March 26 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620-544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours,Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 12, 2012 • Paint Ball Shot at Vehicle, Charges Filed, Officer Goetzinger • Motorist Assist, Sixth and Main, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Suspicious Person, 900 Block of South Monroe, Officer Goetzinger • Dogs at Large, 300 Block of South Monroe, Citation Issued, ACO Smith Tuesday, March 13, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, Sixth and Polk, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Semi Parking on Street, 1000 Block of Polk, Spoke to Owner, Sergeant Johnson • Dog Adoption, 1600 South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Motorcycle Complaint, South Polk, Spoke to Subject, Officer Goetzinger • Juvenile Burning Trash, 200 Block of South Jefferson, The Fire Was Put Out, Officer Goetzinger Wednesday, March 14, 2012 • Complaint About Blocking Alley and Spinning Tires, 500 Block of East Ninth, Spoke to Subject, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, 500 Block of West Sixth, Took Report, Officer Crane Thursday, March 15, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 500 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, Tenth and Van Buren, Took Report, Officer Crane

• Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Washington, Officer Lamatsch Friday, March 16, 2012 • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Harrison, Returned to Owner, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 200 Block of Wilson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 1600 South Main, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Gas Meter Leak, 100 Block of Van Buren, Notified Black Hills, Officer Goetzinger Saturday, March 17, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Polk, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Water Flooding, Parson Park, Notified the Rec Department, Sergeant Johnson • Kids Playing in the Street, Spoke to the Kids, Officer Goetzinger • Complaint of Loud Motorcycle, Unable to Locate, Officer Goetzinger Sunday, March 18, 2012 • Graffiti, 200 Block of West Fourth, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Graffiti, 400 Block of West 11th, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Criminal Damage, 500 Block of West First, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 100 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library.

March 28 - Late start at 9:45 a.m. for Hugoton High School.

March 29 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day March 30 - Take a Walk in the Park Day - Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Briar Rose.”

- First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren in Hugoton, will host “The Art of Marriage,” a six session video event for area couples from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

March 31 - Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Briar Rose.”

- First Christian Church will host the concluding day of “The Art of Marriage” from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch is included with the program.

April 1 - April Fool’s Day - Palm Sunday - Southwest Friends of the Arts will present “Briar Rose.”

April 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- Summer and Fall course enrollment for Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

April 3 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center.

- Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated

by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT. Topics include “What Is Normal Grief?” “Myths of Grief/Feelings of Loss and Clichés of Grief,” “Handling Holidays and Other Special Occasions,” “The Six Needs of Mourning” and “Helping Ourselves Heal.”

April 6 - Good Friday - no school for USD 210 students.

- No school for USD 217 students.

April 8 - Happy Easter April 9 - No school for USD 217 students.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council meeting room of the City Office.

April 10 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. Call Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 544-4305 or email hugoton chamber@gmail.com.

- Kindergarten enrollment for Hugoton Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. at Early Childhood Development Center, 507 S. Madison. Call 544-4334 for more information.

- Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated

by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT. April 14 - Kansas Concealed Carry handgun class for citizens seeking licensure to carry concealed firearms, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., co-sponsored by GCCC Public Safety Department with Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club. Please call for fees, registration and information, 620-276-9629.

April 16 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m.

April 17 - Income Tax Day - Preschool enrollment for Hugoton Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Development Center, 507 S. Madison. Call 544-4334 for more information.

- Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated

by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT.

CORRECTION The woman on the front page of The Hermes last week was incorrectly identified as Holly Grubbs. Erica Kolb was assisting voters with registra-

tion, along with Sandy Skinner, at the Republican caucus last Saturday, March 10.

The Hermes apologizes for the misidentifcation.

Obituaries Genevieve Martin Friends and family gathered Wednesday to remember and honor Genevieve Lou Martin. Mrs. Martin, 86, of Hugoton, passed from this life Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton.

The daughter of Phillip Studer and the former Rose Keifer, she was born June 9, 1925 in Wathena.

Gen graduated from Wathena High School and received her teaching degree from Mount Saint Scholastic in Atchinson. She taught short hand, bookkeeping and typing classes in Andale where she met her husband to be.

July 14, 1951, Genevieve and Quintin Martin were united in marriage at Wathena.

Mrs. Martin was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Genevieve was a stay at home mom raising the children. They farmed in the Moscow and Liberal area for 30 years. During these years she was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader. She taught religion classes, attended Bible Classes and was very involved in St. Helen’s Altar Society.

Gen was very strong in her Catholic religion and loved her faith.

After the children all left home she helped Quintin and their sons with a custom harvesting business and traveled as far as North Dakota. After five years they sold the business and bought a liquor store in Hugoton. Genevieve

and Quintin owned and worked the store for ten years. During this time Gen became involved in the Chamber of Commerce and was the Chamber President for a year. She was also active in Kiwanis.

Genevieve loved sewing and making quilts. She has kept herself busy lately going to grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s events. She lived a life of love and commitment to her family. In 2011 she was voted Woman of the Year.

Survivors include her six sons, Ronald Martin and wife Cynthia, Douglas Martin and wife Michelle, James Martin and wife Patsy, William Martin and wife Shelby, all of Hugoton, Thomas Martin and wife Ludi of Perryton, Tx. and Don Martin and wife JoAnn of Lopatcong, N.J.; three daughters, Elaine Rowden and husband Gary, Marilyn Martin and husband Tony and Carilyn Miller and husband Donnie, all of Hugoton; her 24 grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Rose Studer; husband Quintin Martin; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Martin; one great grandson, Hunter Martin; and her sister Loucille Hayes.

A vigil service was attended Tuesday evening, March 20, 2012 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. The funeral mass was attended Wednesday morning, March 21, 2012 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton with Father Francis Khio Nguyen presiding. Burial followed in the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for the St. Helen Catholic Church. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

David Danielson The death of David Lee Danielson has been learned.

Mr. Danielson passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Cherokee, Ok. Born in Liberal January 30, 1948, he was the son of Harold and Alice Danielson.

David’s mother preceded him in death in 2005.

David attended trade school in Topeka. He worked several years for Ansel Manufacturing in Ulysses and Southard Sheetrock plant in Longdale, Ok. before retiring in this area.

Survivors include his dad Harold Danielson of Capron,

Ok.; two brothers, Steve Danielson and wife Marcy of Haskell, Ok. and Tom Danielson and wife Brenda of Burlington, Ok.; and his two sisters, Sharon Rawlins of Canyon, Tx. and Linda Ferguson and husband Roger of Pueblo, Co. Mr. Danielson donated his body to OU for medical research. A private service was attended Monday in Burlington, Ok. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or to OU Medical Research.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 5 through March 18.

Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Ten medical runs, one transfer and one Life Flight.

Stevens County Hospital Report ADMISSIONS March 13 None March 14 None March 15 None March 16 Lawrence Wallace March 17 One Patient March 18 Charles Ratledge March 19 None

DISMISSALS March 13 One Patient March 14 None March 15 Charles Ratledge March 16 None March 17 None March 18 One Patient March 19 None

Currently in the Hospital: Charles Ratledge and Lawrence Wallace

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Economic Development naturalization process and what makes immigration such a contentious issue.

Business Appreciation In conjunction with Business Appreciation Month, Gillespie suggested nominating American Implement for the Business Appreciation Award. American Implement employees always attend the chamber meetings and are always available to help in any possible way. Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will co-nominate American Imple-

ment for the award.

Project Updates Neal reported that Abengoa has 95 workers at their site as of last week.

Jan Leonard reported he hoped to have his RV park ready to rent in about two months, after the dirt work was completed. He plans to have 31 lots available.

Neal remarked that Interfaith Housing plans a training session April 28. They plan to host approximately twenty participants.

Inventory by going to www.ksinsurance.org and clicking on “Publications” under the “Quick Links” button at the top right of the home page.

Or, at www.naic.org, under “Consumer Resources,” you can download the free NAIC myHOME Scr.APP.book app for iPhone® or Android smart phones. The app guides you through capturing images, descriptions, bar codes and serial numbers of your belongings, and then storing them electronically for safekeeping. The app even creates a back-up file for email sharing.

To protect yourself from a fraudulent insurance agent or company, before signing an application or paying for coverage, stop. Call your Kansas Insurance Department’s Consumer Hotline at 800-432-2484, And confirm the agent and company you are dealing with are licensed to sell flood insurance.

“Although the Kansas Insurance Department is happy

He also reported the Tourism Board voted to buy a banner for the Kansas Sampler Festival that will be in Liberal in May. The banner can be reused at different functions.

Gillespie reminded the board Senator Steve Morris will give a Legislative Update at the Senior Center Saturday, March 17, 2012.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be April 10, 2012.

to answer questions about flood insurance through our Consumer Assistance Hotline, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) continues to be a federal program administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),” Commissioner Praeger said.

Kansas consumers can direct their NFIP questions to the FEMA Region VII office in Kansas City, Mo. Monique Pilch is the NFIP Insurance Program Specialist there.

Pilch can be contacted by phone at 816-283-7980 or by email at monique.pilch @fema.dhs.gov. For general flood and flood insurance questions, consumers can also go online to www.floods mart.gov.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org.

The Tiger Cubs visit The Hugoton Hermes to fullfill one of the requirements for a Tiger badge. “How I Tell It” is different ways people

communicate as a community. The newspaper is one of the ways we are able to communicate as a community.

Relay for Life to host kickoff event Stevens County Relay for Life is hosting this year’s “Life, Liberty and Pursuit of a Cure” Relay kickoff Thurs-

Apply for LIEAP by March 30

day, March 22. The event will be at the Bob Sosa Recreation Center from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in having their own team or becoming a team member should attend. Any team already assembled is encouraged to gather their

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The deadline to receive energy assistance this winter is approaching quickly.

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services will be accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through Friday, March 30, 2012. Applications must be received in the LIEAP Processing Center or a SRS office by close of business March 30.

LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay their winter heating bills. The primary groups assisted through the program are people with disabilities, the elderly and families with children.

An average benefit of $262.97 will be received by the 40,095 cases processed so far this season.

Funding for the LIEAP program is provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Service through the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility guidelines are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Persons with incomes within the following guidelines may receive LIEAP benefits:

Verizon smartphone owners rejoice! Verizon is erecting their new tower inside the city limits of Hugoton to help their customers get good reception in this area. In the inset you can see the two brave souls at the top of the tower Tuesday, doing their part in getting the tower up and operating. No wind thankfully.

lawfully carry a concealed handgun,” Schmidt said. “Acquiring a permit requires extensive training and a rigorous background investigation. We appreciate the work of Attorney General DeWine and his staff in reaching this mutual recognition agreement.”

Kansas permit holders traveling in Ohio will be required to comply with all Ohio laws regarding possession, transportation, storage and use of concealed weapons and all other applicable laws except those regarding issuance, suspension, revocation and renewal of concealed

weapons licenses, which remain within Kansas' jurisdiction.

As part of the agreement, each state will make its verification systems available to the other to enable the status of the other state’s concealed carry licenses to be checked.

Ohio becomes the twentyninth state to honor Kansas concealed carry permits.

Other states that have recently recognized Kansas licenses include New Mexico, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

Kansas recognizes licenses issued by 23 other states, including Ohio, which has been honored since 2007.

Maximum allowable monthly income 1 $ 1,180 2 $1,594 3 $2,008 4 $2,422 5 $2,836 **Add $414 for each additional person.** The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of persons living at the address, type of heating fuel, and utility rates.

LIEAP applications are available at local SRS offices or by calling toll-free 1-800432-0043. Visit www.srs. ks.gov to apply online.

team members and attend.

Teams will be registered and given team information.

The kickoff will be a great opportunity to learn about Relay for Life and the ways your team can fight for “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Cure!”

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Ohio recognizes Kansas concealed carry permits Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt recently announced Kansas concealed carry permits will be recognized when the permit holder is traveling in Ohio.

Schmidt and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine entered into an agreement for mutual recognition of each state’s permits. While Kansas has recognized Ohio permits for several years, this agreement ensures Kansans traveling in Ohio will now have their Kansas permits respected in that state.

“With this agreement, Kansas concealed carry permit holders traveling to Ohio will maintain their ability to

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Evaluate your need for flood insurance It’s been a mild winter in many parts of the United States, but Kansans still need to evaluate their insurance needs concerning flooding in the state, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance.

“We all remember the devastation that floods along the Missouri River caused Kansans in the northeast part of the state during 2011,” Commissioner Praeger said. “I would encourage everyone to evaluate your need for a flood insurance policy now and take time to make a 2012 personal home inventory.”

Floods - or an excess of water (or mud) on normally dry land - are not covered by a typical homeowners or renters policy. Most homes may be eligible for coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP offers flood insurance policies for homeowners or renters in communities that participate in the federal program.

There is a 30-day waiting period after the purchase of a flood insurance policy before the coverage kicks in, so policyholders should take that into consideration when determining if and when to purchase coverage.

“Another danger of flooding that is not generally covered in a typical homeowners or renters policy is mold,” Commissioner Praeger said.

“Flood waters can be the source of mold damage long after the mess has been cleaned up. If you are concerned about this kind of damage, check your current policy closely to see if it includes coverage for mold caused by flooding. If it doesn’t, contact your local insurance agent to find out what options are available.”

In regard to personal belongings, a survey by the N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) found a significant lack of preparedness among consumers in documenting their goods.

“A home inventory is important for a number of reasons,” Commissioner Praeger said. “It can help you determine the types and level of coverage you need before disaster strikes. And after a major loss, the home inventory can assist you in filing a claim.”

Kansans can download a copy of the Kansas Insurance Department’s Personal Home

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Kansas exports increased to $11.57 billion in 2011 Exporting in Kansas reached the second highest level on record in 2011, rising to $11.57 billion, according to data released by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Exports increased by more than 16 percent from 2010. Since 1999, the state’s export activity has increased 170 percent, an average annual increase of $560 million over the past 13 years.

“This is great news for Kansas businesses that are active in international markets and for the state’s economy as a whole,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George. “The 2011 total shows that the upward trend for exports continues. Companies of all sizes and in all types of industries are successfully engaged in exporting. The state also is doing a better job of promoting the

potential of foreign markets.”

The top ten industry sectors were up from 2010 by an average of 18 percent. The largest gains were seen in cereals (101 percent), pharmaceutical products (54 percent) and meats (36 percent). The top ten industries accounted for 75.5 percent of the state’s exports. The largest sector, aircraft sales, had $2.12 billion in exports, which was essentially flat (a .42 percent decline) from 2010.

Like last year, Canada, Mexico, Japan and China were the state’s top four export markets, in that order.

Nigeria rounded out the top five, supplanting the United Kingdom in this year’s rankings. When looking at the five-state region that includes Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, the export value for Kansas this year

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was above the five-state region average of $9.32 million.

Other Kansas export facts: • Canada continues to be Kansas’ largest export market, accounting for 22.1 percent of total exports. The top two markets (Canada and Mexico) accounted for 36.1 percent of the total.

• The top ten markets accounted for 70.1 percent of total exports.

• The top three regions: North America (37 percent), Asia/Pacific (23 percent) and Europe (21 percent) account for 81 percent of total exports.

• Of the 97 product classifications exported from Kansas in 2011, 62 had an increase in sales from 2010, while 35 saw a decrease.

For a complete list of nations receiving Kansas exports, and a list of products exported, go to KansasCom merce.com/trade.

The Department is coordinating participation in the Farnborough Airshow, July 9-13, 2012, in Farnborough, England. The state will host the “Kansas Pavilion” of prime exhibition space.

In addition, the Department is hosting a trade networking event March 14 in Seneca (Nemaha County) in northeast Kansas. The event is open to business owners or economic development professionals that are interested in learning more about doing business in foreign markets.

For information about these programs and events, go to KansasCommerce. com/trade.

From the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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March 25 Pastor Ben Coats Assembly of God April 1 Pastor Michael Taylor Light House Fellowship April 8 Barbara Williams Hillbilly Band April 15 Rev. Richard Martin Church of God April 22 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ April 29 Pastor Sandy Ferguson Rolla United Methodist Church 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Bob Sanders, Pastor Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

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on the building of Dr. John Ward. The shadow looks like pliers (or tooth extractors) which is interesting considering Dr. Ward is a dentist.

Kansas schools do not use “pink slime” filler

By Tim Unruh The Salina Journal An ammonia-treated filler that has been tagged "pink slime" is available in some ground beef in Salina, but it's not fed to students at public schools locally or anywhere in Kansas.

"Kansas schools do not use commodity meat," said Cindy Foley, the Salina school district's food service director.

Hamburger with the filler is available at Dillon stores, said Shelia Lowrie, a spokeswoman at company headquarters in Hutchinson. Ground beef with the additive has been made with the USDA-approved "lean finely textured beef process," she said.

Lowrie provided several

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points in a prepared statement, stressing that food safety should be "at the heart" of the message.

All ground beef found at Dillons has been purchased from USDA-approved suppliers who are required to follow federal guidelines regarding food safety and quality, she said.

"This LFTB process is commonly followed in the food service industry, as it reduces the level of harmful bacteria including E.coli," Lowrie wrote in the statement.

"Food safety practices are strictly followed at our stores and we further encourage our customers to follow safe food handling techniques: keeping meats separate, keep your hands and preparation surfaces clean to avoid cross-contamination, and cook meat to the correct temperature (ground beef should be cooked to 165 degrees to eliminate E. coli.)," she wrote.

She said Dillons would continue to evaluate the issue.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that, beginning this fall, schools in the national school lunch program will be able to choose between 95 percent lean beef patties made with the product or less lean bulk ground beef without it.

That's not an issue in Kansas.

"We don't participate in the commodities distributed to schools through the USDA commodity program," Foley said.

Kansas receives cash in lieu of commodities, said Cheryl Johnson, state director of Child Nutrition and Wellness, a division of the Kansas Department of Education, which administers the child nutrition programs in Kansas. Included are the national school lunch, breakfast and after-school snack programs.

“Kansas kids aren't getting pink slime. No Kansas schools receive any commodity beef,” Johnson said. “It's a really good thing we don't do that in Kansas.”

Instead, school districts can use the money they receive to buy food.

“Each local school gets to make their own purchasing decisions. They can buy locally, which is good for our Kansas producers and vendors, as well,” Johnson said.

Chartwell, a food service provider that runs the cafeteria at Kansas Wesleyan University, does not use ground beef with

the pink slime filler, said Mark Bonk, director of dining services at the south Salina campus.

“None of our locations use that. There are a lot of ways to cut costs, but it’s not a direction we want to go,” Bonk said.

A call to the AmeriServe manager at the Kansas State University at Salina campus, was not returned Friday.

An Associated Press story in Friday's Salina Journal said McDonald's and other major restaurant chains stopped using ammonia-treated beef last year.

A call Friday to Walmart's national media relations department was not returned.

Dillon’s Lowrie said Dillons offers ground beef products without the filler.

Hermes Note: A call to Dean Van Horn of White’s Foodliner at 113 West Sixth in Hugoton got the following response. Dean said one of the big incentives when he decided to come to Hugoton was the meat market. He also remarked the meat market manager has over 40 years of experience and is very committed to doing his job well. Dean emphasized, “That is something we just do not do,” referring to adding any kind of filler to their meat products. Also they use no pre-packaged meat; they grind their hamburger in the store.

This may at times get a little hectic but they still keep the grinders going. So feel assured there is no “pink slime” in Hugoton White’s meat market!

In this undated image released by Beef Products Inc., boneless lean beef trimmings are shown before packaging. The debate over “pink slime” in chopped beef is hitting critical mass. The term, adopted by opponents of “lean finely textured beef,” describes the processed trimmings cleansed with ammonia and commonly mixed into ground meat. Federal regulators say it meets standards for food safety. Critics liken it to pet food and their battle has suddenly gone viral amid new media attention and a snowballing online petition. (AP Photo/Beef Products Inc.) Used by permission from www.ksagland.com.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Hugoton FFA recently attended the State FFA Leader Lab in Junction City. From the left front row are Baxter Self, Mariah Rome, Caleb Henry, Denver Knox and Dakota Henry. Back

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Moran’s Memo

By Senator Jerry Moran http://moran.senate.gov

Joint Op-Ed with Governor Brownback: Strengthening Our Nation's Domestic Energy Supply The increasing cost of conducting business in the United States threatens innovation and investment in new technologies.

In today’s unstable business environment, American industries are understandably reluctant to invest the time and resources necessary to grow their businesses. This is especially true for domestic energy production.

Energy production is one of the most highly regulated markets in the United States today.

Government policies are hurting our country’s ability to compete within the global economy, limiting our domestic energy supply and driving up the cost of energy for consumers. To ensure Kansans have access to a reliable and affordable supply of energy, we must develop more of our nation’s natural resources.

One resource that is plentiful in Kansas is wind. Our state has the second highest wind resource potential in our country and leads the nation in wind production capacity currently under construction. If we expect the wind energy industry to provide for our country’s future energy needs and make long-term investments in their businesses, Congress must reauthorize the wind production tax credit (PTC) that expires this year. By extending the wind PTC, Congress will allow the wind industry to complete its transformation from being a high tech startup to becoming cost competitive in

the energy marketplace. Failure to do so will result in a tax hike on wind energy companies and will only further delay this industry’s ability to compete.

There are those who view government intervention in the energy sector as picking winners and losers. But the wind PTC is a winning solution because it allows companies to keep more of their own dollars in exchange for the production of energy. These are not cash handouts; they are reductions in taxes that help cover the cost of doing business. Unlike President Obama’s failed stimulus plan that rewards individual, unproven companies like Solyndra with cash handouts, the wind PTC is an industry tax credit that has led to $20 billion in annual private investment in our energy infrastructure.

Today, the American wind industry includes more than 400 manufacturing facilities in 43 states. In 2005, just 25 percent of the value of a wind turbine was produced in the United States compared to more than 60 percent today. Because of their close proximity to wind farms, American workers can produce the critical components at a lower cost than their European and Asian counterparts.

As more components are manufactured in the United States and not overseas, the cost to produce electricity from wind farms will be further driven down.

If the wind PTC is allowed to expire, local economies across our state will suffer. Kansas counties will lose $3.7 million in

annual payments from wind companies. Kansas landowners will lose nearly $4 million annually in additional income they earn from leasing or selling their land for wind farms. And every Kansan will ultimately be affected because the power generated by these wind facilities contributes to our supply of electricity. By eliminating additional sources of electricity, utility rates will climb.

To meet our country’s energy needs and remain competitive in the global market, Congress must develop a national energy policy. Recent events in the Middle East have demonstrated once again the importance of having access to an ample domestic energy supply so we are less dependent on foreign sources. If Congress fails, Kansans will soon be paying much higher energy prices – for the gas to fill up our cars, for the fuel to power our farm equipment, and for the electricity to turn on our lights.

Temporarily extending the wind PTC is not about picking winners and losers – it is about preparing our country to meet our growing energy demand.

Rather than make it more difficult for the private sector to develop energy sources, we should lower taxes, reduce regulations, and allow the private sector to succeed in the free market. In turn, the wind industry will grow and become fully competitive – no longer needing the wind PTC. By strengthening American energy production, our country’s future will be stronger and more secure.

Make your spring cleaning last longer Maintaining a clean home can seem like an exercise in futility, especially for parents and pet owners.

If the constant struggle has you down, it’s time to explore ways to save time and effort in your cleaning routines.

Combat Clutter Clutter can spread faster than wildfire. Avoid the details of your life from taking over every surface by giving everything a proper place.

Make clean-up time easy on your kids with big sortable toy bins, and shelves for board games and books. If they “forget” to put something away, it will be easy for you to pick up after them.

Create a mail center and deal with mail as soon as you get home. A nearby recycling bin will encourage immediate disposal of junk mail. Consider reducing your pile by receiving bills and bank statements electronically, and requesting a stop to catalogs.

Don’t be a hoarder. Periodically assess your closet. If

you have clothing that doesn’t fit, is fraying, or out of date, get rid of it. You don’t need to take up valuable closet space with unusable garments.

No More Stains Art projects gone awry, muddy dog paws, party fouls, anyone with a pet, kids, or a love of red wine knows that fabric stains on furniture, pillows and blankets can happen all too easily. And once items are stained, they’ll never look clean again. But you don’t need to constantly flip those cushions or turn your children into little adults to keep your home looking great.

“All it takes is a staple gun and some special fabric to turn your bar stool or dining room chair into a new piece of furniture that will repel stains and moisture,” says Randy Rubin, co-founder of Crypton.

Consider outfitting your home with such stain-proof fabrics. You won’t need to sacrifice style either. These fabrics come in a variety of

colors, patterns and designer styles.

No More Mold Mold is not only an eyesore; it poses a number of health risks. And cleaning it is a big job that can be expensive. Avoid mold build-up by following some simple steps.

Test the humidity level of each room, including closets.

If your Relative Humidity (RH) is 55 percent or higher, invest in a dehumidifier.

Fix leaky faucets immediately, and use a fan or open a window when taking a shower.

Inspect your roof twice yearly, keep your chimney free of cracks and clean your gutters regularly.

The key to cleanliness is prevention. Take steps this spring to eliminate extra work in the future.

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Telephone Insulators Folding Lawn Chairs Iron Wheels Tether Ball Pole

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Saturday, March 31, 2012 Sale Starts At 10:00 a.m., Two Auction Rings will be started at 11:00 a.m.

Coin Auction will start at 11:00 a.m.

Zenith 26” TV Antique School Desk Platform Rocker Kitchen Bar Chair Whirlpool Glass Top Stove La-Z-Boy Recliner Dinette Chairs Cookware 4 Oak Chairs Small Drop Front Secretary Cookie Jars Baseball, Football Cards Non Sport Cards Texaco 1931 Stearman Biplane Snow Skis - Hart Brand

Coat Hooks Mounted on Board Mason Jars Crock Coke Items Match Book Cars Old Sewing Rocker Round Table Jars of Marbles Garden Pots Oak Parlor Table BBQ Grill Baby Swing & Stroller File Cabinets School Desk Kitchen Chairs Collectable Dolls Flower Pot Stands Cast Iron Banks

Cast Iron Chicken Grandfather Clock Captain Chairs Dressers Computer Desk Captain Chair Cedar Chest Roseville Pottery Hull Art Pottery Cobalt Blue Chicken Green Rabbit Dish Jar of Buttons Kitchen Table Bunk Bed 2 Recliners Desks End Table Night Stand Portable Dishwasher

46” Television 2-20” Televisions 5’x8’ Animal Print Rug Home Décor Coins 100 Rolls of Pennies Proof Coin Sets Mint Coin Sets Buffalo Nickels Silver Dollars Ike Dollars Sheets of Indian Head Pennies V Nickels Lincoln Nickels Silver Certificates Some Wheat Pennies

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY, FRIDAY UNTIL SALE TIME All announcements day of sale take precedence.

All items must be out of buildings Saturday night.

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Eagle student-athletes garner All-League honors Three Eagle basketball players have been honored with selection to All-League status this season. Hugoton High School student-athletes Nicole Kinser, Miranda Ramsey and James Persinger have been hand selected by the Great West Activities Conference as standouts among the entire

pool of talent.

At the league meeting to determine the honors, ten votes are cast for individuals in a ranking order. The top five in votes are named First Team, and the next five are Second Team.

Kinser was named to the First Team All-GWAC, Ramsey

Nicole Kinser goes up and over rival Ulysses players in a home win against the Tigers this season. Kinser has been selected by the Great West Activities Conference as First Team All-League.

Second Team and Persinger First Team.

Persinger averaged 14.7 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game. From the field, he shot 60% in his senior campaign, and 80% from the foul line.

"I thought James had an outstanding year, he was very consistant for us," said coach Jason Hajek. "He was our goto guy when we needed a score.

James is an extremely hard worker and will be successful in whatever he chooses to do in life."

Kinser averaged 10.1 points per game for the Lady Eagles, along with seven rebounds.

She completed 60 assists, 90 blocks and 60 steals this year.

"There's not much question that she was our most valuable player, because she did such positive things," noted coach Lee Gillen. "She made such positive steps from last year.

She was our most consistent player. You could count on her for ten or 12 points per game.

She was always going to be there. She was very consistent throughout the year."

Ramsey averaged 9.5 points per game, and 6.1 rebounds for the varsity girls.

"The last half of the season, she really came on strong with rebounding and scoring. She stepped up her game and played really well down the

stretch. Miranda was the glue that held us together," said coach Gillen.

Miranda Ramsey, pictured here in action on the courts of HHS, has been selected to the Second Team All-League by the Great West Activities Conference. Her outstanding performances this season helped Hugoton to one of the most successful varsity girls’ basketball seasons in recent school history.

Varsity Eagle James Persinger was selected by the League with First Team All-GWAC honors.

HHS boys’ basketball participants honored at presentation The boys basketball program of Hugoton High gathered Monday evening to reflect on the recent season and to recognize the work put into the program.

Coach Jason Hajek led the evening of honors.

The 2011-12 Eagles numbered 31, with Hajek at the reins of the varsity squad, coach Jeff Ramsey in charge of the C-team, and coach Scott Schechter leading the junior varsity team. The C-team Eagles were 10-5 this year, and the JV was 5-12. Varsity finished with a 9-11 record, going 3-6 in league play for fourth place. The 2011-12 record was a five-win improvement over the previous season. HHS placed second at the Blue and Red Classic Tournament in December. The boys team posted a 64 record on the home court this

year, sweeping rival team Guymon, and defeated Ulysses in Tiger Territory, which is a rare feat.

"We were down by 13 points in the second half and came back to win by four," recalled coach Hajek. "That showed a lot of toughness."

Additional highlight wins on the season included a win over a very talented Perryton team in the Blue and Red Tournament.

Letter awards were presented to Henry Vela, Reid Davis, Jeison Rodriguez and AJ Scott. Letter awards and special recognition with Booster Club banners for the seniors went to Ross Sullivan, Raul Pena, Isidro Mora, Laton Heger, Logan Crawford, Cody Frederick and James Persinger.

Persinger additionally was selected this season to the Blue

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and Red All-Tournament Team and the Orange and Black AllTournament Team. The league recognized his outstanding play with a First Team All-GWAC selection and medal. Heger was selected to the Orange and Black Tournament All-Academic Team at Colby and was also presented a medal for the achievement.

Participation awards went to

Ulises Armendariz, Rance Ralstin, Darian Rosales, Excon Vela, Michael Baeza, Dan Escalera, Emmanuel Valles, Alex Duarte, Kellen Watkins, Luis Sanchez, Luis Castro, Brady Heger, Cordell Barnes, Ross Davis, Logan Romero, Slade Shuck, Edgar Don Juan, Yates Sutton, Logan Frederick, and Kolton Decker.

State bound wrestlers (Continued from page 1) Genesis Martinez at 132 pounds placed fourth, and Edgar Villa at 130 pounds placed fourth. Patrick Weaver wrestled in the High School division and he placed first in the 160 pound division.

Those that qualified went on to participate at Districts Saturday, March 17 in WaKeeney.

The top four placers at Districts will then move on to the State Tournament that will be in Topeka this weekend, Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25.

These first place winners at District were Pedro Ordonez,

Nick Mahan and Patrick Weaver. Second place winners were Riggs Martin, Weston Maravilla, Michael Mendoza, Cole Martin and Marcos Baeza.

Fifth place winners were Dawson Kerbow, Manny Mendoza and Edgar Villa.

All the wrestlers did a great job and gave 100 percent.

These boys have wrestled hard all season and are finishing up the season, making their families proud. Congratulations Hugoton Federation Wrestlers and good luck this weekend at State!

Riggs Martin wins second place at the District meet. The win qualifies him for State competition this weekend. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Michael Mendoza wins second at the District meet. He will compete at State this weekend. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

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Weston Maravilla qualifies for State with his District second place win. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

2012 Baseball and Softball Clinic 3rd-6th Grade Boys and Girls Baseball Clinic When: March 26th April 2nd, 9th & 16th Time: 3rd-4th: 3:30-4:30/ 5th-6th: 430-5:30 Cost: $5 Each participant will receive a new baseball

Pedro Ordonez wins first place at the District meet qualifying him for State competition. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Softball Clinic When: March 27th April 3rd, 10th & 17th Time: 3rd-4th: 3:30-4:30/ 5th-6th: 430-5:30 Cost: $5 Each participant will receive a new softball

Marcos Baeza will compete in the state meet this weekend. He placed second at the District meet. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Nick Mahan battles at District play to advance him to State. He won first in District in his division. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Sign up at Hugoton Recreation Commission Camp will be held at Hartley Field behind Hugoton Recreation Gym

Deadline to sign up March 23rd 211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com

Dawson Kerbow places fifth at the District meet. Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

Manny Mendoza is a fifth place winner at the District meet.

Photo courtesy of Carla Kerbow.

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@YourYOUR LIBRARY Information Source for 97 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

The flowering trees around Hugoton are truly beautiful. The Bradford Pear tree shown here

can be admired on the north side of Stevens County Hospital. Spring is finally here!

USD 210 will have regular monthly meeting Monday The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education will meet in a regular monthly session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 in the HMS Library, 115 W 11th St. Hugoton, Kansas. The USD 210 Board of Education may vote to amend the agenda, discuss any item on the agenda, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to vote on any item as listed below. The following items of business will be considered.

1. Meeting opening a. Call to Order b. Roll Call of the Members – Flag Salute c. Announcements by the president d. “Good news” by BOE members 2. Approve or Amend the Agenda (Action Item): 3. Consent Agenda – a. Approval of previous minutes b. Financial reports Superintendent’s credit card usage Clerk and treasurer report c. Routine personnel o Resignations: o New Hires: o Change of Status: 4. Patron Time – non action items/public forum 5. Special Presentations a. Board recognition of HHS Wrestling Team – Athletes who placed in last month’s state tournament. b. BOE presentation of the “I Make a Difference Award.”

c. 8th Grade EXPLORE results – Heath Johnson, HMS Counselor d. Sophomore PLAN results and ACT results – Brittani Mahan, HHS Counselor e. Career and Tech Education (CTE) pathways – Kathy Pate, HHS f. Integrated Pre-school program – Year one of Head Start Partnership - Robynn Rome, PreSchool teacher and Tiffany Boxum, Primary School Principal g. MTSS and AIMS Web presentation – Primary Teachers, Joan Perry, Carla Hajek, Traci Goode, and Stacy Dillinger; Boxum, Primary Tiffany School Principal 6. Superintendent’s report 7. Executive session a. Negotiations b. Non-elected personnel c. Matters affecting a student 8. Discussion Items a. High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) report – Nancy Honig b. BOE Policy Section A, B, C, D and E c. Performance pay plan for 2nd shift team cleaning d. High School Grievance Committee – Level four grievance: request to speak to the BOE regarding the HHS duty day.

10.Action Items a. Motion to approve the USD 210 BOE Handbook revisions to sections A, B, C, D and E. b. Approval of Integrated Preschool vision, mission and guiding principles statement. c. Approval of .5 supplemental pay rate for Cara Rogers as a half-time District Web Design as per USD 210 supplemental

pay schedule. d. Acceptance of $300 gift from British Petroleum. e. Pre-approval of draft Parsons’ grant. f. Resolution providing for the adoption of a tax-exempt financing compliance procedure relating to obligations issued and to be issued by Unified School District No. 210, Stevens county, Kansas (Hugoton).

Motion to Adjourn or Recess

PARKING LOT THE PARKING LOT IS FINISHED!!! Well, at least the concrete work is done and cured! We will be putting some greenery in the islands, but feel free to park there.

Enter from the west side, and choose either the exit behind the library or the drive between the lot and the courthouse. You do not have to be a library patron to use the lot, but please come in to the library and see us while you’re here! Thank you for your patience while the project was completed.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The photography exhibit begins in just over two weeks.

If you would like to display your photos in this annual exhibit, contact Eunice at the library for details. You may register your photographs using forms located at the library or on our library website. The display will officially begin April 2, and items may be brought to the library the week prior to the exhibit.

ONE GOOD BOOK DESERVES ANOTHER The adult winter reading program is now over. We hope you enjoyed passing the

winter months with us. Seventy-four participants read 469 books from January 3 through March 16. That’s an average of 6.25 books per day! Congratulations!

Winners of the final weekly prize drawing were Pat Arange, LaDonna Hall, Kathy Jays and Jessi Peek. All

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other participants may pick up prizes on a first-come first-served basis as long as there are prizes to pick up!

Grand prize winners for the program were Heather Augustine, Sheldon Shuck and Bill Sutcliffe.

Please come in and pick up your gift card!

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Nate Meile 620-428-5455 620-544-2000 meile@pld.com

from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter We have been busy here at the Museum. Billy is painting the fences, etc., that are on the outside. Gladys and I are taking in new exhibits and showing visitors around the Museum grounds.

Spring is in the and that air means: Easter/Resurrection/New Life; Joy; Happiness; Music; Flowers; Return of the birds - robins, bluejays, woodpeckers; Greening of Trees; SCHOOL’S OUT!!!;

Prom/Limousines/Graduation; New Careers; Swimming; Picnics; Baseball; Vacations; Buzzards - we are looking for their return to the tower; that will mean spring is really here! We are sure you can add to the list.

We invite you to visit us at the Gas Museum at 905 South Adams. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

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We now carry banjo parts for all your needs and have a large selection of banjo fittings and hoses.

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STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ A few clouds this Monday morning. A sprinkle in the night last night. The real rain just keeps missing our little corner of the world.

Just a few days and March will be gone, so will a quarter of the year. Spring is in the air. The trees are blooming and the daffodils and hyacinths will be all gone before Easter.

Not too much going on here at the Center outside of our regular activities.

The Hillbilly Band will be here for our April Senior Social Saturday, April 7. We will have a covered dish dinner at 6:00 p.m. and then enjoy the Hillbilly Band. Put this on your calendars and come join us!

Menu Mar. 22 ..............................Taco

Mar. 23...............................Fish Mar. 26 ............Salisbury Steak Mar. 27...............................Chili Mar. 28...................Baked Ham Mar. 29......Smothered Chicken ...................................Breast Activities Schedule Thursday, March 22 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................................

Friday, March 23 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

Bingo...................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 Cards ....................6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 26 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 28 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 29 Exercise...............10:30 a.m.

P lease Adopt Me! Samuel needs a forever family that will be patient and not give up on him. He needs a home that is structured and can provide supervision. Samuel does best with consistent rules and discipline. He cares a great deal for others.

Samuel enjoys playing soccer, lifting weights and riding his bike. At school his favorite subject is technology.

When he grows up he would like to become a nurse.

To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids. org or call 877-457-5430.

Samuel, age 13 Samuel’s case number is CH-5492.

South of Rolla FOR SALE: This lovely estate located only three miles south of Rolla, KS, on County Highway 24, is a four-bedroom, threebath home with a good size kitchen and living room and it has a fireplace. The home and a 40x80 steel shed are located on a ten-acre parcel of grass. A rare opportunity. Please call David Light at 544-9763.

Fragrant hyacinths are a sure sign of spring. These beauties are blooming on Monroe Street for our enjoyment and pleasure.

David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com www.FaulknerRealEstate.com

Pioneer Electric Public Hearing After reviewing the existing retail rates and cost to provide service, the Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees authorized management to present adjustments to the members of Pioneer.

The revenue increase needed to recover operating cost, provide reliable service and make debt service payments of the Cooperative is $1.78 million, or an average of 2.3% overall increase. For most rate schedules, these adjustments represent an increase to the customer charge rather than an increase in the energy charge. Some rate schedules will see an increase in both the customer charge and in the demand and energy charge. The increase will be effective as of April 1, 2012; for usage rendered on and after April 1, 2012.

Pursuant to K.S.A. 66-104d, please take notice that the Board of Trustees of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., will meet on March 27, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. at the Cooperative headquarters, 1850 W Oklahoma, in Ulysses, to discuss and vote on the adoption or modification of any or all of the rate schedules.

If you have questions please attend the meeting on March 27, or contact our office by calling 620-356-1211 or 1-800-794-9302.

Tuesday, March 27 8:30 a.m.

Pioneer Electric Cooperative Office 1850 W Oklahoma Ulysses, Kansas

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Haskell County farmer encourages crop insurance

Heartland 4-H Club participated at Regional 4-H Club days Saturday, March 3 in a model meeting. The club received Top Blue for their

efforts. Congratulations to all who participated.

Photo courtesy of Megan Bryan, Heartland 4-H Club.

Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

Tractor Safety Class Saturday March 24, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ulysses.

Call the Extension Office about the cost. Students will need to bring money for lunch.

Ages: 14 and 15 or if you will soon be turning 14.

Transportation from Hugoton can be provided, if needed.

Please Contact the Stevens County Extension Office by Friday, March 23, 2012 for registration and transportation information at 620-5444359.

Preemergence Herbicide Programs for Corn There are several preplant and preemergence residual herbicides available for corn.

It’s important to know the strengths and weaknesses of each product in terms of the spectrum of weeds controlled.

For burndown applications in a no-till system on emerged grass and broadleaf weeds, an application of glyphosate and a product containing dicamba or 2,4-D may be critical. The choice between 2,4-D and dicamba will depend on weed species present. Dicamba products will be more effective on kochia and marestail. 2,4D is more effective on winter annual mustards. The use of preemergence herbicides often provide control of weeds for several weeks. This can greatly improve the effectiveness of a postemerge herbicide application, and give the producer more leeway on post application timing. Soil-applied residual herbicides for corn can be grouped into several basic categories.

Acetamides and acetamide/atrazine premixes The main acetamide products used in corn include acetochlor, flufenacet, S-meto lachlor, and dimethamid-P, and many premix products containing one of these four active ingredients. In general, these products are very effective in controlling grasses (except Johnsongrass and shattercane) and small-seeded broadleaf weeds such as pigweeds. They are much less effective in controlling kochia which is small-seeded or large-seeded broadleaf weeds such as cocklebur, devilsclaw, morningglory, sunflower, and velvetleaf. There have been no cases of weed populations in Kansas developing resistance to acetamides to date. These products are most effective when applied with atrazine.

Several atrazine/acetamide premixes are available and should be used instead of acetamides alone unless atrazine is not allowed. In past years, often because of cost, reduced rates of these products were applied to help manage heavy summer annual grass pressure, then followed up with a good postemergence herbicide program. With the increased occurrence of glyphosate- and other herbicide - resistant weeds, the use of reduced/setup rates greatly increases the risk of unacceptable control. In fields with normal weed and grass infestations (no herbicide resistance problems), a reduced -rate of an acetamide/atrazine premix product applied pre-

emerge, followed by a postemerge application can still do a good job. The purpose of the low-rate preemerge treatment is to kill the easy weeds (common annual grasses and pigweeds), get corn off to a head start, keep the weed infestation manageable, and buy time for the post application.

HPPD-inhibitors Examples of HPPD-inhibitors are isoxaflutole (e.g.

Balance Flexx, Corvus, and Prequel) and mesotrione (e.g.

Callisto, Lexar, Lumax). These products either contain atrazine or should be applied with atrazine, and are excellent on kochia, pigweeds, velvetleaf, and many other broadleaf weeds.

Lexar, Lumax, and Corvus+atrazine will provide the best control of grass weeds. Corvus will also control shattercane. Balance Flexx has activity on shattercane but is less consistent than Corvus. Prequel has a low rate of Balance mixed with Resolve and will not provide the same level of residual control as Lexar, Lumax, Balance Flexx or Corvus used at full rates. Keep in mind, products containing Balance should not be applied to coarse-textured soils when the water table is less than 25 feet below the soil surface. Balance Flexx is variable on sunflower. Corvus will be much better than Balance Flexx, provided the sunflower is not ALS resistant. Also, herbicides containing clopyralid such as Hornet, TripleFlex, or Surestart will provide very good control of sunflower.

Callisto, a component in Lexar or Lumax, has the same mode of action as Balance or Corvus but has less activity on grass weeds, thus if applied preemergence it should be applied with an acetamide and atrazine.

Triazine Atrazine is a common component of many preplant and preemergence herbicide premixes for corn. Where weed pressure is light, a March application of atrazine with cropoil concentrate and 2,4-D or dicamba can control winter annual weeds such as mustards and marestail and provide control of most germinating weeds up to planting. It is essential to add glyphosate to the mix if winter annual grasses are present. In a premix with other herbicides, atrazine adds burndown control of newly emerged grasses and broadleaf weeds present near planting time, as well as some residual control of smallseeded broadleaf weeds such as pigweeds and kochia (except for triazine-resistant populations).

PPO-inhibitors Examples of PPO-inhibitors include flumioxazin (e.g.

Valor, Fierce), and saflufenacil (Sharpen, Verdict). Valor or Fierce must be applied seven days before corn planting in a no-till system. These herbicides provide excellent control of pigweeds; however, they are marginal on kochia. Fierce will provide improved control of velvetleaf compared to that from Valor. The addition of atrazine will enhance kochia, pigweed, velvetleaf, and morningglory control, provided the populations are not triazine-

resistant. Sharpen and Verdict have excellent activity on pigweeds, kochia, and large seeded broadleaf weeds, however, length of residual is relatively short compared to other preemergence products when all are compared at full rates.

ALS-inhibitors Examples of ALS-inhibitors for use as a soil-applied herbicide for corn include flumetsulam (Python) and Hornet, which is a premix of flumetsulam and clopyralid. Both herbicides have broadleaf activity only. These products are strong on large-seeded broadleaf weeds such as cocklebur, sunflower, and velvetleaf, or the small-seeded common lambsquarters.

Adding Hornet to a full rate of an acetamide/atrazine mix as a preemerge treatment will control the annual grasses and add considerably to largeseeded broadleaf weed control. Sunflower appears to be most sensitive to Hornet, followed closely by cocklebur and velvetleaf. Morningglory is less sensitive. Depending on weed species present, control may be improved enough that a postemerge treatment is not needed. An additional ALS-inherbicide from hibiting DuPont is called Resolve. Also a component in Prequel, which was previously mentioned, Resolve will provide short residual of grass and broadleaf weeds and should be used as a setup herbicide with a good postemergence weed control program. Keep in mind, if ALS-resistant broadleaf weeds are present, these ALS-containing herbicides often will be less effective.

New products for 2012 There are three new herbicides labeled for corn in 2012.

Zidua, from BASF, contains a new active ingredient, pyroxasulfone, which is in the acetamide family.

The pyroxasulfone provides excellent residual control of annual grasses, has some activity on shattercane, excellent activity on pigweeds, and very good activity on velvetleaf. When combined with atrazine, this product will be very competitive with other acetamide /atrazine premixes. Although registered, this product may not be available for corn planting in 2012.

Fierce is a premix of the new active ingredient pyroxasulfone and Valor. This Valent product, because of the Valor component, must be applied to corn seven days before planting at a three ounce rate.

The Valor component in Fierce will provide improved broadleaf activity over Zidua alone.

Anthem, from FMC, is a premix of pyroxasulfone and Cadet. This product will give similar residual weed control as Zidua. However, Anthem will provide some postemergence activity on limited broadleaf weed species when applied postemergence. This product currently is not registered but registration is expected sometime during 2012.

By Curtis Thompson, Weed Management Specialist and Dallas Peterson, Weed Management Specialist

A southwest Kansas farmer appeared March 15 before the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to make the case for an effective and robust crop insurance component of the 2012 Farm Bill.

Jarvis Garetson raises wheat, corn, soybeans, milo and cotton in Haskell County and farms in a family partnership with his brother and parents. He told the committee that crop insurance literally saved the farm from the ravages of last year’s severe drought in his corner of the world.

“In the past 18 months, our farm received a total of 4.85 inches of rainfall,” Garetson testified. “Quite frankly, without strong and effective crop insurance tools, Garetson Brothers farms could likely have been preparing for a farm sale this spring. Instead, we’re planning and preparing to plant.”

Garetson’s testimony comes at a crucial time, as the U.S. Congress wrestles with spending priorities in an effort to better manage the burgeoning federal deficit.

The southwest Kansas producer encouraged the committee to consider a number of potential improve-

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ments to better allow the crop insurance component of the Farm Bill to meet the needs of farmers in Kansas and across the nation. Among the suggested improvements: • Enterprise units, which combine all acres of a single crop within a county where the policyholder has a financial interest.

• Limited irrigation insurance to insure crops that fall into the gray area between ‘irrigated’ and ‘non-irrigated’ crops, the only two categories currently offered.

• Declining yields. The current structure unfairly penalizes drought-stricken farmers with higher premiums, since coverage is based on a recent annual average of what’s called ‘Actual Production History,’ or how much the crop yielded.

• Improved data collection.

Since farmers are innovators in technology, it only makes sense that federal government agencies farmers deal with also embrace technology for more efficient delivery of farm programs and indemnity payments.

Garetson serves as president of the Haskell County Farm Bureau and has been active in a variety of leadership capacities with his farm organization. He was in the nation’s capital as a participant in Kansas Farm Bureau’s annual county Farm Bureau President’s trip to Washington.

“American agriculture relies on a strong safety net, delivered efficiently and effectively, through the current public-private partnership,” said Steve Baccus, an Ottawa County grain farmer, who serves as president of Kansas Farm Bureau and has been a leader in the dialogue over crop insurance reform. “Profit margins on the farm are tight and an adequately-funded risk management program will go a long way to ensuring a strong, viable rural economy.”

Kansas Farm Bureau represents grassroots agriculture.

Established in 1919, this nonprofit advocacy organization supports farm families who earn their living in a changing industry.

CARING FOR YOUR PETS LIKE FAMILY We’re committed to providing veterinary care to each and every pet who comes through our door.

From routine checkups to surgery, we are equipped to handle your pet’s health care needs. We also have pet supplies.

Animal Health Center Gary L. Baughman DVM 1457 Vet Clinic Rd

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Attorney General Schmidt recognizes National Poison Prevention Week

Katie Weaver of Hugoton poses with Governor Sam Brownback and Kansas House Representative Stephen Alford of Ulysses. Katie helped

out as a page for Alford during the last session.

She is the daughter of Kathy Weaver and Jeff Weaver.

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Child Death Review Board remind parents and caregivers of the dangers of poison and the importance of keeping children away from poisonous items.

“Most childhood poisoning accidents are preventable,” Schmidt said. “We can save lives simply by taking a few minutes to be sure dangerous household substances are safely stored out of the reach of children.”

“Children are especially at risk when they are unsupervised,” added Angela Nordhus, executive director of the Child Death Review Board. “Unsecured substances – especially medications – and a lack of supervision is a recipe for a dangerous situation.”

A poison is anything that can cause sickness or death if it gets into or on the body. The most common types of poison include: Solids - Examples include pills, batteries, plants and berries.

Gases - Poisonous gases

like carbon monoxide are invisible and are often odorless, unless they contain an additive to make them smell as is the case with propane.

Liquids - Liquid poisons can be any color and are creamy, gummy or watery. Examples include household cleaning products, antifreeze, medicine, gasoline, paint and farm chemicals.

Sprays - Spray poisons come from a can or bottle.

They can easily get into your eyes, mouth or lungs. Examples of spray poisons include lawn/garden sprays, household cleaning products, and cosmetic products.

Most poisoning events take place at home. However, incidents have occurred where children visiting grandparents were poisoned after ingesting their grandparent’s medication, which was not properly stored before the visit. Unused medications should be properly disposed to prevent accidental ingestion. Medicines can be dropped off at many law enforcement centers yearround for proper disposal. Additionally, a semi-annual National Drug Take-Back Day

is scheduled next month. Unused medications will be accepted April 28 for disposal at many special drop-off sites throughout the state. For more information, visit www.dea.gov.

The following tips can help prevent poisoning: • Provide supervision to children at all times.

• Do not assume a child cannot open a medicine bottle.

Many medications resemble candy and children will mistake them as such. Store all medications in locked cabinets out of the reach of children.

• Store all household cleaning products and outdoor chemicals, such as lawn/garden sprays, bug sprays, gasoline, etc., in a child-proof cabinet or shed.

• Do not smoke in the same room with a child.

• Teach children the importance of not consuming unknown items.

If you discover your child has ingested a harmful product, call the Poison Center at 800-222-1222 to be connected to a poison control center in your area.

American Legion Auxiliary will send two to Girls State Students serve as Pages for Senate President Stephen R. Morris. Pictured left to right are

Paul and Savannah Tasset, Senator Morris and Clara Bartlett.

Students serve as Pages for Senate President Stephen R. Morris Senate President Steve Morris of Hugoton welcomed students Savannah and Paul Tasset and Clara Bartlett to the Kansas Capitol to serve as a pages for the day in the Kansas Senate.

Paul and Savannah are children of Phil and Sara Beth (Morris) Tasset of Dodge City and grandchildren of Senator Steve Morris and wife Barb of Hugoton; Clara is the daughter of Stephanie and Brian Sonday of Cimarron and daughter of Hugh Bartlett of Fowler. They are

all students at Cimarron Elementary School.

Senate President Morris said, “It was a great pleasure to have these young people with me today. They were attentive, respectful and conscientious in their duties. It is my hope this visit to the state capitol and the Kansas Senate will remain in their memory and encourage them to become involved in government by voting, paying attention to the issues of the day and making her opinions heard. Perhaps one will even

seek elected office someday.”

Pages assist elected officials and staff by running errands, putting together mailings, and other duties necessary to operating for a day in the Kansas Legislature. They also have the opportunity to sit in on working committees, take a tour of the capitol and have their photo taken with the Governor if available. These students had their photo taken with Senate President Steve Morris in the Governor’s office as the Governor was unavailable.

The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted their annual March birthday covered dish dinner at the Legion. The Legion received their charter in 1919.

The flag salute was led by Dr. Alex Neira. John Lopez, a guest, volunteered to lead a prayer. Everyone agreed it was great. John admitted he was really good at two things: praying and eating.

The tables were decorated with flags and poppies. The food was plentiful and tasty.

Following the meal, there was much discussion about the old days when attendance was so much larger and programs were so much fun.

It was announced that through the generosity of donations by Don Concannon, the Citizens State Bank and First National Bank, the Auxil-

iary could afford to send two girls to Sunflower Girls State this year.

Many door prizes were awarded.

The tables had been set up and decorated by the committee composed of the Kurt and Neira families. Everyone took part in cleaning up and putting the hall in good condition.

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R-value of spray foam trumps traditional insulation If you keep topping-up your walls and ceiling in hopes of better insulation for your home, you're going about it the wrong way.

Adding layers of conventional insulation is not effective, experts say. Your insulation is not effective in the short- or long-term if it's not done by a reputable company and with the right material.

In homes, heat (and money) flows in or out through convection—better known as air leakage. In fact, air leakage is the biggest source of energy loss in your home, accounting for as much as 40 percent. Insulations, such as fiberglass, allow air to pass right through, while spray foams (like those offered by Icynene)

SCCC/ATS presents musical The Drama and Music departments at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School will present “Once on This Island,” a musical based on the novel “My Love, My Love,” by Rosa Guy. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m., March 29-31, in the Showcase Theatre, 1801 N. Kansas in Liberal.

Tickets are on sale for the center section and for the

side section.

Students and courtesy card holders will receive a free ticket but tickets must be picked up or reserved in advance.

Tickets may be purchased or reserved in the Humanities & Social Science Division by calling 620-417-1451 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Weather Watch Tuesday, March 13

Saturday, March 17

Low - 33˚ High - 84˚ Wind speed - 28 Wind gust - 38

Low - 51˚ High - 86˚ Wind speed - 31 Wind gust - 41

Wednesday, March 14

Sunday, March 18

Low - 34˚ High - 84˚ Wind speed - 21 Wind gust - 24

Low - 51˚ High - 84˚ Wind speed - 43 Wind gust - 51

Thursday, March 15

Monday, March 19

Low - 38˚ High - 81˚ Wind speed - 20 Wind gust - 22

Low - 41˚ High - 65˚ Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 43

Friday, March 16 Low - 34˚ High - 86˚ Wind speed - 28 Wind gust - 33

Wind speed is shown in MPH. Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.

block air flow.

Depending on your needs, a licensed installer will recommend either the 0.5pound or 2-pound spray foam insulation. Icynene specialists tell us that the energy efficiency of R-value in combination with the air barrier of spray foam is vastly superior to that of traditional methods. Simply adding extra layers of fiberglass or cellulose to the interiors of your walls will eventually prove ineffective.

"Insulation that is compressed will not provide its full rated R-value," says data from the U.S. Department of Energy. "The overall R-value of a wall or ceiling will be somewhat different from the R-value of the insulation itself because some heat flows around the insulation through the studs and joists.

Therefore, it's important to properly install your insulation to achieve the maximum R-value."

Spray foam insulation requires less upkeep and lasts longer than traditional insulation. More information is available online at www.icynene.com.

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The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

Jonathon Cruz and Shannon Bowker work on their ceramics projects.

Dust Bowl conditions are back Welcome to the Dust Bowl.

High winds and dry weather have created dangerous driving and breathing conditions in southwest Kansas. In the 1930s, the respiratory problems were often diagnosed as dust pneumonia, but the real culprits of these disorders were actually the fine sand particles in the air. They sliced the tissue in the lungs like microscopic razor blades.

If one breathes this dust, it is possible to develop a condition now known as silicosis or Potter’s Rot. Thousands of men, women and children died and suffered long term medical problems associated with breathing the crystalline silica dust.

During the Dust Bowl years, Southwest Kansas averaged 17 inches of moisture.

If the area was to see that much rain, farmers and businessmen alike would be seen in their yards building arks, anticipating a great flood.

Hopefully, prayers and climate change will bring much needed moisture.

Welcome to the Dust Bowl. High winds and dry conditions have created dangerous driving and breathing conditions in southwest Kansas.

Sand collects along roadways and in fields just waiting for the next gust of wind to blow.

To celebrate Chandler Burrow’s regional championship, his grandparents Larry and Wilene Burrows treat the junior high and high

school students to doughnuts. From the left are Larry, Wilene, Chandler, Stacy and Shelli Burrows.

Rolla Hope plans benefit Students enrich their education with their new iPads.

ARGH celebrates Spring Break ARGH is taking a week off during Spring Break, but students are keeping busy honing their academic skills and learning life skills and hobbies. Eighth graders and high school students took a field trip to Epic Touch Friday and discovered many occupations available in the communications fields. Younger students worked on their ceramics projects, led by Kelly Schnable. Many students used the iPad lab provided by the grant to enjoy video gaming and practicing their reading and math skills. Several budding photographers discovered the signs of spring as they headed outdoors to take pictures.

Anyone wanting to volun-

teer their talents and enjoy a terrific day with children can call Kris Hall at 593-4345.

Behan prepares for benefit walk Anne Behan is preparing for her Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and is selling T-shirts to raise money for the organization. Money raised by Avon is used regionally to search for a cure and help men and women in need. Call Anne at 575-5252 to order yours today, or e-mail her at behananne@ hotmail.com.

Those wanting a T-shirt may also message Anne on Facebook.

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Rolla Hope is planning a great day for the community and surrounding area March 31. A K-2 basketball tournament will be at the Rolla High School gymnasium, with proceeds from entry fees and admission to go toward helping Waynette Bowers with her expenses in fighting cancer.

Throughout the day, there will be a concession stand with lots of delicious food.

Area residents do not have to pay admission to enjoy the meals. In addition, a bake sale will be at the school to support the efforts of Rolla Hope. T-shirts will be available for purchase, or order one today by calling Arleen Clinesmith or Stacy Burrows.

Rolla Hope’s mission is to help Waynette and others as they face serious illness or other devastating trials in their lives.

Light Bridal shower Sunday There will be a bridal shower for Brynnan Light March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rolla United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Brynnan will marry Zac Lewis this summer. She is registered at Dillards and Target.

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Chandler Burrows qualifies for State History Bee Details of Chandler Burrows’s regional championship became known once the Rolla crew returned from Omaha, Ne. The director of the National History Bee exclaimed Chandler scored more points than any other champion in the previous 28 regional events.

Chandler hit the buzzers quickly and answered accurately to give him the top honor in the three

state region. Garry Norton placed third in the event, a great finish for students from Rolla Junior High.

Chandler and Garry acted as co-captains for the Rolla Junior High Scholars’ Bowl team this year, and Chandler is the reigning three-time champion of National Geographic’s Geography Bee. He will go to Abilene in April for the State meet.

To celebrate this achievement, his grandparents, Larry and Wilene Burrows treated the junior high and high school students to doughnuts. Doughnuts in Rolla are synonymous with champions. Chandler is the son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows, and Garry is the son of Phillip and Kaylee Norton.

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March 19-23 Spring Break Wednesday, March 28 SCCC Xtreme Challenge; 8:30 a.m.

Friday, March 30 ARGH! Saturday, March 31 GCK-Regionals High School Band/Choir Rolla “HOPE” K-2 BB Tournament

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The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Hugoton digging out of snow after two-day March blizzard Taken from the March 28, 1957 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Hugoton and Stevens County is well on the way to recovery from a severe blizzard Saturday and Sunday which battered a huge six-state area and brought an end to a ninemonth drought, at least temporarily.

The storm, this area’s most severe in more than a quarter of a century was accompanied by northerly winds with velocities up to 70 miles an hour. The storm dumped an estimated ten inches of snow in Hugoton, according to the weather station.

The high winds swept the snow off open areas and piled it in the lee of hedges, fences and buildings, forming huge drifts in many places. In towns the drifts blocked streets and sidewalks and almost buried some buildings and dwellings.

In Hugoton, the drifts blocked virtually every street. Main Street was almost impassable to both motorists and pedestrians by drifts four to five feet high. Elsewhere in the business district some drifts were eight to ten feet high and covered large areas.

In the north part of the city some houses were covered by huge drifts that left only the peak of the roof showing. Some of the drifts were fifteen feet high.

Lashed by strong winds for nearly 48 hours, the

drifts were solidly packed barricades of snow which made clearing a difficult problem for workmen opening the streets to traffic.

In the rural areas the wind-driven snow blocked highways and roads with drifts a quarter of a mile long and five to six feet high.

Farm families were isolated as were members of drilling crews and gas company workers. Rescues were not made until Monday morning after the storm moved out of the southwest Kansas area.

While the storm was a boon to wheat and milo farmers, early reports indicate cattlemen may have suffered severe losses.

One cattleman, Bud Harrel, who is feeding between 700 and 800 head of cattle, reported Monday night his losses in dead anmals, including new calves, may run close to 100 head. Harrel said he found some cattle buried in drifts, but still alive. He reported some cattle had drifted 15 to 25 miles from pastures north of Hugoton. Unconfirmed reports set cattle losses in the county at nearly 500 dead.

In this county the storm clogged roads and streets, disrupted rural electrical and long distance telephone service, closed schools and brought business generally to a standstill.

Work of clearing the streets in Hugoton Monday was hampered by sightseers and cars parked on Main Street.

Many travelers and

LONG HIGH SNOWBANKS - Snowbanks hid the Shafer House, 411 East Eleventh, from the north Monday when the weekend snow storm abated. Luckily only one car was buried. The

tourists disregarded road blocks set up at the edge of Hugoton by the sheriff’s office and city police.

Some were found stranded in drifts Monday afternoon when emergency road crews opened the main traveled highways.

Moscow, Rolla and Richfield were without electric service from early Sunday morning until Monday.

N.A. Stewart, foreman of the Hugoton REA crew, and Bill Ullman, a crew member, borrowed two horses Monday from W.E. Grogan and rode to the circuit breaker.

When the breaker was in service again more than 250 miles of elecric line to the west and about 100 miles of line to the east was energized. Hugoton was one of the few cities in the storm belt that had power and light during the big blow.

Two plate glass windows at the Curtis cafe in Moscow crashed during the storm. Sometime during the height of the storm, the wind blew in a plate glass window at Bigbees and ripped a metal awning off the front of the Masonic building.

Nine stranded motorists and a drilling rig crew of five were rescued from the storm Saturday afternoon and night by E.M. Gregg and two of his crew, Gene Lamberson and Robert O’Dell, and Sheriff Code Hall.

If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.

opening where it was dug out is visible. The snowbank was continued on the south side in like manner. (Taken from the March 28, 1957 issue of The Hugoton Hermes)

A lot of shoveling - Sonny Richardson, at 104 South Madison, was busy Monday uncovering his car following the three day weekend blizzard. The snowdrift covered his car more than

a foot. He had to do some prospecting in the snowbank before he started uncovering the car.

(Taken from the front page of the March 28, 1957 issue of The Hugoton Hermes)

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City WOMEN AND SOCIAL SECURITY March is Women’s History Month - a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the twenty-first century.

Social Security plays a vital role in the lives of women. With longer life expectancies than men, women tend to live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. With the national average life expectancy for women in the United States rising, many women will have decades to enjoy retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a girl born today can expect to live more than 80 years. As a result, experts generally agree that if women want to ensure their retirement years are comfortable, they need to plan early and wisely.

What you can do The best place to begin is by knowing what you can expect to receive from Social Security, and how much more you are likely to need.

You can start with a visit to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator. There, in just a few minutes, you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your retirement benefits. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/esti mator.

You should also visit Social Security’s financial planning Web site at www.

socialsecurity.gov/planners.

It provides detailed information about how marriage, widowhood, divorce, self-employment, government service and other life or career events can affect your Social Security.

If you want more informa-

tion about the role of Social Security in women’s lives today, Social Security also has a booklet that you may find useful. It is called “Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know.” You can find it online at www.socialsecu rity.gov/pubs/10127.html.

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Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. will raise rates effective April 1, 2012 "Electricity is a crucial commodity that we all take for granted. We rarely think about it, unless we don’t have it. Fortunately, almost without exception, electricity is there for us when we flip the switch Americans enjoy the benefits of the world’s most reliable electric system. Even with the heavy demand, it still remains one of the true ‘bargains’ among crucial U.S. commodities. Electricity costs have generally remained inexpensive,

compared to other monthly expenses. Those inexpensive electric rates may soon be history. The power industry now faces an unprecedented challenge. At a time of historical environmental challenges and industry structural change, the nation’s demand for reliable electric power continues to grow. While much of the nation’s power infrastructure is aging, the industry must keep pace with the need for more capacity, increased reliability and

Hugoton Recreation Commission Co-Ed Volleyball Sign Up at HRC March 5th - March 19th Competitive League Played on Tuesday evenings $75 per team Church League Played on Thursday evenings $75 per team Call us at 544-4675

All games played at HRC gym 211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com

power quality while reducing environmental impacts,” quotes Steve Epperson, CEO of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. After reviewing the existing retail rates and cost to provide service, the Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees authorized management to present adjustments to the members of Pioneer. The revenue increase needed to recover operating cost, provide reliable service and make debt service payments of the Cooperative is $1.78 million, or an average of 2.3% overall increase. For most rate schedules, these adjustments represent an increase to the customer charge rather than an increase in the energy charge. Some rate schedules will see an increase in both the customer charge and in the demand and energy charge. The increase will be effective as of April 1, 2012; for usage rendered on and after April 1, 2012.

Pursuant to K.S.A. 66104d, please take notice that the Board of Trustees of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., will meet March 27, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. at the Cooperative headquarters, 1850 W. Oklahoma, in Ulysses, to discuss

and vote on the adoption or modification of any or all of the rate schedules.

If you have questions or concerns, please attend the meeting March 27, or contact our office by calling 620-3561211 or 1-800-794-9302.

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SURFACE ONLY S/2 36-33-33 (LESS TRACT Approximately 80 acres in the N/2 of the S/2) Enrolled acres in CRP, 219.3 Balance Grass Contract period 10-01-2007 thru 09-30-2017 Annual payment $6993.48 Located at Road 10 and Road L. Owners: Gary Bryant and Stan Bryant (405)706-0223 S/2S/2 SE/4 20-34-32 Sewart County, KS 40 acres, native grass, unfenced, no water, utilities nearby.

Located at Road 6 and Road O. Owner: Lower Family Farm, LLC W/2 11-31-33 (UNDIVIDED 1/2 MINERAL INTEREST) Producing wells: Kasel #3-11 Estimated 2011 production 19,295 MCF. Kasel #2-11 Estimated 2011 production 9,842 MCF. Ardith 4-E11 Estimated 2011 production 27, 732 MCF. Sellers interest .031250000. 2011 income $11,715.

Owner: Lower Family Farm LLC (620)353-8534

AUCTIONEER: Jim Hush

PO Box 458 • Plains, KS 67869 • (620) 563-7283 • (888) 228-7282 www.KansasAuctions.net/Hush

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Safe ways to take pets on the road

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

To those who feel a vacation isn't complete unless the family pet comes along, you're not alone. The U.S. Travel Association says that 49 percent of Americans feel the pet is just another member of the family and 18 percent of U.S. travelers plan to take their pets along the next time they travel. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States have softened laws regarding international travel with a companion animal. With the Pet Passport Scheme, or PETS, individuals may travel freely with their pets to member countries on approved carriers. Some procedures include certification of rabies vaccination and the animal's microchip or tattoo number.

Car trips are common forms of travel with a companion animal in tow. While many pets are easygoing, there are some who are unaccustomed to traveling with their owners and may even balk at riding along. Acclimating and protecting your pet for travel will require a little patience and some pointers.

Secure the pet Just as you would buckle up when entering the car, so should you buckle up a pet.

It is important to ensure the animal is not a moving target around the car should an accident occur. Not only could you risk injury to the pet, but you also risk injury to yourself if the animal becomes a

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Even if an accident does not occur, a jittery pet, or one who is content to jump from back seat into the front, could prove a distraction while driving. He or she could also bump into the gear shift or get stuck under the gas or brake pedal. It is much better to keep the pet secured.

Pets may travel in a wellventilated carrier. Larger dogs may need to be belted into the car with a special dog harness. There are also barrier screens and gates that can be installed, typically in SUVs, to restrict the pet.

Acclimation Some pets just do not enjoy being placed in a carrier or riding in a car. They may need some coaxing and practice to become comfortable if a trip is planned. The ASPCA suggests getting the pet used to a longer trip by taking a series of short trips first over the course of a few days or weeks. With each trip, gradually increase time spent in the car.

It may help to bring along a pet toy or blanket that is soothing to the animal, so he or she associates the car with a safe place, just like home.

Even after several attempts to acclimate your pet to the idea of a car trip, the animal may still not be happy about the idea. Talk to a veterinarian about other strategies or whether a mild sedative could make the travel easier.

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Safety tips Although many pet owners are aware of certain dos and don'ts when it comes to traveling with a pet, many still engage in behavior that could be dangerous to the animal.

One of the common offenses is letting the pet ride with his or her head outside of the window. While this may seem like heaven to the dog or cat, this puts the pet at risk of being injured by flying objects, including debris in the eyes. It can also increase the risk of the animal falling out of the moving vehicle.

Another mistake many people make is leaving the pet inside of a car—even for a short duration of time. The ASPCA warns that even with the windows open, a parked car can rapidly heat up and heatstroke can occur. A similar thing takes place in the winter with the car getting much too cold. If you anticipate having to make stops, be sure to go where you can take the pet out and along with you.

Comfort and care An animal out of his or her environment or element could become skittish. Try to keep a pet's feeding schedule as close to normal as possible. This will minimize the chances of discomfort or even digestive aggravation. Bring along bottled water or tap water from home because

drinking water from an unfamiliar area could result in unwanted digestive distress, which could prove uncomfortable for pet and owner alike.

As an added precaution, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, says the ASPCA. This helps if the animal gets carsick or has an accident. Removable seat covers can also prove advantageous for collecting fur and keeping the interior of the car less messy than need be.

Identification It is important to always carry proper identification for your pet, as well as documentation of vaccinations. For those who have not yet microchipped their companion animal, now may be the time to do so. The microchip is a very small device implanted under the skin of the pet, usually by the scruff of the neck. It will transmit contact information when a specialized transmitter is waved over the microchip.

There's also the old-fashioned method of having your dog or cat collared with an ID tag. Using this in conjunction with a leash and harness will help reduce the chances of losing your pet while on the road.

From Metro Editorial Services.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 15, 2012) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANET NORLDING, DECEASED Case No. 12PR4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

testamentary were issued to her on March 9, 2012, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

MELANIE E. HICKEY, Executor

You and each of you will take notice that on the 9th day of March, 2012, pursuant to the petition of Melanie E. Hickey, Melanie E. Hickey was appointed as executor of the estate of Janet Nordling, deceased, and duly qualified as such executor; and letters

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.

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1998 Yamaha XT225, street legal, 5700 miles, $1200 OBO. Call Debbie 544-8528.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY IRENE RECTOR, Deceased Case No. 12PR5 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Stephen K. Rector, an heir of Shirley Irene Rector, deceased, praying for all determination of descent of the following described interest in Stevens County, Kansas to-wit: A fraction part of Lots Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twentyfour (24), in Block Thirty-five (35), in the City of Hugoton, according to the duly filed and recorded Plat of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Northwest (NW) Corner of Lot Twenty-four (24), Block Thirty-five (35) in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, thence directly East along the North boundary line of said Lot Twenty-

1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide Fresh paint, 85ci big bore kit, custom built Z-Bars, new windshield, sale includes tour pack and solo seat.

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRlNG THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE OF SCRAP METAL DEALERS; ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION PROCESS AND REGISTRATION FEE; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF THE REGISTRATION; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE SCRAP METAL DEALER CODE OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: Section I. SCRAP METAL DEALER CODE INCORPORATED. That certain code known as the "Scrap Metal Dealer Code of the City of Moscow, Kansas," is adopted and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the City of Moscow Code, 2007. There shall be no fewer than three (3) copies of said Scrap Metal Dealer Code, incorporated by reference herein, kept on file in the office of the city clerk and kept available for inspection by the public at all rea-

four (24), a distance of One Hundred (100) feet, thence South on a line parallel with the West line of said Block Thirty-five (35), to the North line of Northwest Avenue, thence in a Northwesterly direction along the North line of said Block Thirty-five (35), thence north on the West line of said Block Thirty-five (35) to the place of beginning; and all other property, real, personal, or mixed, or interest therein, owned by the Decedent at the time of her death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 16th day of April, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and lace said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. /s/ Steven K. Rector, Petitioner

Approved by: /s/ Clint W. Floyd, #21694 Floyd Law Office, LLC P.O. Box 540 Johnson, KS 67855 (620) 492-6600 Attorney for Petitioner

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 24, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 1409 S. Jefferson, Boys’ Clothes - 3 Months to 8 Years, Women’s/Men’s Clothing, Shoes, House Decor, Cookware, 20” TV, 35” TV, Computer Desk, Filing Cabinet --------------MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 24, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 507 NE Avenue --------------FREEDOM CROSS ROAD BIBLE CAMP GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 24, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Commercial Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds, Couches, Guitar & Amplifier, Bowflex Machine, Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 625 S. Main, Tools, Clothing - Little Kids’ and Adults’, Knick Knacks, Furniture ---------------

Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-8445, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member

Consignments are due by March 15 to be included on the sale bill

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Rolla Schools Full Time – Custodian Full Time - (10th Month) Head Cook. Deadline: March 29th, 4:00 p.m. Applications can be picked up at: USD 217 District Office, 204 Van Buren, Rolla, KS 67954. Call 620-593-4344 or find online at www.usd217.org.

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/s/ William Bell William Bell, Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ Sandra Mitchell Sandra Mitchell, City Clerk

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Duties include groundskeeping and organizing Moscow Rec Commission activities.

Please send resume to Box 182, Moscow, Ks. 67952 by Friday, March 30, 2012.

sonable business hours. The filed copies of such standard code shall be marked or stamped "Official Copy as Incorporated by the Code of the City of Moscow".

Section 2. PENALTY. Violation of Section 1 of the Scrap Metal Dealer Code of the City of Moscow, Kansas, is a class A violation and punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500 or imprisonment in jail for not more than 12 months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 3. REPEAL. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.

Section 4. PUBLICATION; EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be published one time in the official city newspaper, the Hugoton Hermes, and shall take effect and be in force from and after said publication.

Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Moscow, Kansas, this 14th day of March, 2012.

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TAKING CONSIGNMENTS

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE

LONE STAR MILK TRANSPORT currently seeking Full-Time, Local Loaders.

Health, Dental and Life Insurance available.

Must pass DOT drug screen & physical. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required.

Contact Angela Kier at 940-378-2520 Ext. 255.

HELP WANTED Nurse Link Staffing, Inc. A Nursing/Ancillary Resource Company

is looking for RNs and CNAs. Must have valid CPR card. RNs must be ACLS certified.

Call 620-417-5679 EOE

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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HELP WANTED SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST NEEDED The Law Firm of Tate & Kitzke L.L.C. is currently accepting applications for a secretary/receptionist, to begin as soon as possible.

We are looking for a hard working, self-motivated individual. Prior experience preferred, but not required. We provide a pleasant work environment, a competitive salary, paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance and retirement plan.

Please submit a resume to P.O. Box 909, 1024 S. Trindle, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

402 S. Main Street - Commercial Propertyover 5,000 sf zoned B-2, 75 x 190 lot, parking. Call for details!

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!

(2c11)

522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!

SATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL, CLINICS & LONG TERM CARE

SOLD

HEALTHCARE WITH HEART

Immediate Openings for Registered Nurses

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.

New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced 612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old. full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2b, cen H/A, fence, att garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This 5 bedroom 2 story home comes with 55.88 acres of dryland farm ground, several out buildings and corrals. The home is all electric with 2 new heat and air conditioning systems. Call for more information.

Lots in Spikes Addition 504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th 712 E. 5th St.

TRACT 701 CE.ON4th T UNDER NTRAC O C R 709 NDEE. 4th U

1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage!

Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!

Night and Day Shifts Available

To obtain an application or for more information contact Samantha Hett, at (620)649-2200, ext. 347 or email shett@satantahospital.org.

SDH is an EOE facility

DARRIN HEWITT

ACT

204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3 BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence, shed, 1 car att. and, 2 car det. garage. Great location. To view this must see call Angie today! Agent owned!

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

REALTOR® Associate

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

509 Recreation Drive, Moscow - Brick Ranch, 4 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, wood floors, deck, and much more!!! Call for your private showing!

Friendly Staff – Modernized Facility – Quality Atmosphere

CONTR

(620) 624-1212 BUSINESS

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for details!!

Sign-on Bonus

UNDER

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

Satanta District Hospital is seeking dependable Registered Nurses for 14 bed critical access hospital in Satanta, Ks.

1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.

ANGELICA SLEMP ® darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com REALTOR Associate

(620) 544-2496 RESIDENCE (620) 544-3821 CELLULAR slemp@pld.com

SOLD (1c12)

623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CLINIC: Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am).

All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

(4c10) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN CNAs. These positions are for both day and night shifts as well (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits as well as competitive wages.

(4c10) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

(4c10) Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

Feature Of The Week SUPPORT GROUPS

20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price!

Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

Project Hope

AL-Anon Family Group

Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

Karen Yoder

NEED PREGNANT? HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) ------------

1030 S. Main

Chance Yoder

(tfc37)

Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Mon & Thurs 8:00pm, 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org

(tfc)

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: I have 15 years experience caring for the elderly. Can do day or night shifts. Call Linda Lamberson: Home - 544-7647 or Cell - 453-2453.

(2p12)

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FREE MANURE FREE MANURE: For gardens, all you want! North of the Cement Plant on Washington Street. Call 428-1022.

(2p12)

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN Are you ready to see where your DRIVE can take you and enjoy providing excellent customer service? Then we would love to have you join our team!

Position: Full-time Outside Parts Salesman for NAPA Store Description: Needs to have knowledge of agriculture in regards to farm equipment and feedlot equipment, along with being able to lift at least 50 lbs. (will be a physical job due to loading and unloading parts) Needs to have excellent customer service skills. This position pertains to outside sales which will include traveling within a 100 mile radius. Experience in sales and agriculture will definitely be beneficial for compensation.

Position: Full-time Detail Person Description: Needs to have an eye for detail with extreme perfectionism when it comes to cleaning vehicles, along with excellent customer service skills. Compensation based upon experience. Benefits provided.

Position: Full-time Service Counter Person Description: Needs to have excellent customer service skills with knowledge of parts and computer. Compensation based upon experience. Benefits provided.

Apply in person at 531 S. Jackson in Hugoton or call 620-544-7800

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

(104p5)

--------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31)

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(tfc9)

SERVICES OFFERED I cl ean houses & offic es I provide my own supplies and have lots of references.

GREAT PRICES

Call Tonya at 620 - 453 - 9087(4c9)

ACCEPTING BIDS Stevens County Fair Association is accepting sealed bids for a new building to be built on the Stevens County Fairgrounds.

Bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on March 26, 2012.

Interested parties should contact Tony Martin at 620-544-4095 for building specifications.(1c12)

CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU VFW Post 5391 gratefully acknowledges the memorial funds from the family and friends of Mr. Richard Parks. It was an honor and a privilege to send home one of America’s finest.

Mr. Roy Jackson, Commander

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom trailer 10 miles east of Hugoton. Available April 1. $425/month plus utilities. $400 (tfc11) deposit. Call 620-290-2720.

--------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available.

For more information call Shelli at 620492-3698 (tfc40)

SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182

if no answer, leave message (tfc48)

Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/thehugotonhermes

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service

Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

Teri’s Signs & Designs Windows, Trucks, Vehicles, Walls, Signs, Banners, Car Tags

620-541-1077

(tfc46)

(tfc6)

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

(tfc)

FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

544-5915 or 544-7776

620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton

tim’s concrete & construction Timothy Martinez - Owner Office - 620-931-0300 Cell - 620-640-4814

(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

Email: timsconcrete@hotmail.com www.tims-construction.com

Se habla español (4c10)

Nicole Crites, Licensed

Marriage & Family Therapist 620.544.4357 1026 S. Main Hugoton, KS (eot40)

swksmft@gmail.com

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Call 544-4321 TODAY to find out more!!!

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet

*Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl

Call 544-4321 or email

hermesma@pld.com to see YOUR business here!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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MOSCOW NEWS Moscow Senior

Center spruces Sports by Breck Roop up for spring Wildcats named to All

by Melissa Moore

Santa Fe Trail League The Moscow Wildcats had players who were awarded All Santa Fe Trail League.

For the girls, Emmy Hittle and Tessa Whitham were named first team, and Alexandra Davidson was

named Honorable Mention.

Breck Roop, Osvaldo Granillo and Easton Bohl were named first team, and Jonatan Manriquez was named Honorable Mention for the boys.

Swingin’ Saints Community Jazz Band to perform The Swingin’ Saints Community Jazz Band will perform at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3 at the Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School Showcase

Theater in the Shank Humanities Building.

The Liberal High School Jazzmen will also perform.

The concert is free but seating is limited.

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!!

It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!

All Seasons Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass & Weed Preventer Containing PRODIAMINE CRABGRASS PREVENTER plus LAWN FOOD •Consistent long-lasting pre-emergent control •Stops germination of Crabgrass, Henbit, Oxalis, Poa Annua, Chickweed, Foxtail, Purslane, Shepherd’s Purse, Prostrate Spurge and Knotweed

The Moscow Senior Center has been spruced up lately!

The carpet and furniture have recently been cleaned.

The roof was repaired. Each month the exterminator comes to eliminate bugs.

Each weekday at noon you are invited to a delicious lunch prepared by Linda Williams. You will find friendly people in a clean atmosphere. The “regulars” would love to have more people join them for lunch. The cost is going up beginning April 1, 2012. Homebound meals are also available. The medical foundation has offered to pay $100.00 a month towards helping those who have a hard time paying for lunch.

The Senior Center is equipped with a kitchen, tables and chairs, as well as comfortable seating for the community to rent for parties and get-togethers. If you rent it you are asked to leave it as clean as you find it. For more information about the Senior Center contact Linda Williams at 598-2364.

Wildcats Sports Schedule Wednesday, March 21 Sixth and Eighth Grade State Assessments Thursday, March 22 Sixth and Eighth Grade State Assessments Saturday, March 24 Prom dinner at 7:00 p.m., After Prom will be at the YMCA in Garden City, bus leaves at 12:30 a.m.

Monday, March 26 Fifth Math State Assessment Lifetouch Sport and Individual Pictures Tuesday, March 27 Sixth and Seventh Grade Reading State Assessments, Eighth Grade Career Day Junior High Track Meet at South Gray 3:00, High School Baseball at home 4:30 p.m. versus Beaver, Ok.

Some of the daily regulars who eat at the Moscow Senior Center are Jerry Davies, Linda Williams, Dorothy Miller, Carl and Sevalan

Broiler and AnnMarie and Melvin Webb.

Please join them for lunch!

Hillbilly Praise Band celebrates St. Patrick’s Day The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Praise Band entertained at the Oklahoma-Texas Baptist Senior Adult Spring Rally in Hardesty, Ok. March 17, 2012. Dan Hamilton and Roy Stoddard found a new hat each at the Hardesty convenience store.

A great meal was provided by the Hardesty First Baptist Church. They served lasagna, grean beans, salads and desserts.

The “Hillbillies” started the St. Patrick’s Day festivities off with some lively tunes and played a new song to the group, “Wayfaring Stranger.”

Darroll Munson gave a testimony of his trip to Korea and taking part of a Korean tradition of writing a letter to a loved one who has passed away and then putting the letter in a “God” box to be sent to the loved one. Darroll wrote his letter to his Father.

Other songs sung that were new to the repertoire were “I Am Sheltered in the Arms of God” and “How Can I Fear.” Dan Hamilton on guitar, and Mike Owens on mandolin, accompanied Barb Williams and Debbie Stoddard on “How Can I Fear.”

Members in attendance

were Dan, Roy and Debbie, Duane and Barb, Darroll, Mike and Brandon and Beverly Horner.

The “Hillbilly Praise Band” will play March 19-21 at the Moscow Baptist Church Spring Revival, April 7 at the

Hugoton Senior Get-Together at 6:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center and Easter Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor. We hope to see you there!

Dan Hamilton and Roy Stoddard wear their new hats to play at Hardesty, Ok. during St Patrick’s Day. Photo courtesy of Duane Williams.

GIFTS, GREENHOUSE & NURSERY

Remembering

LAND AUCTIONS

125 years of the Hermes

Third & Main

544-8030

Hugoton yardmasterks.com

Southern Grant County, Ks. 1800 Acres Irrigated, Dryland & CRP Bid by March 27, 2012 Seward County, Ks. 1195 Acres Irrigated & Dryland Bid by April 3, 2012 Seward County, Ks. & Beaver County, Ok. Producing Minerals Bid by April 10, 2012 Stevens County, Ks. 670 Acres Irrigated Bid by April 10, 2012 Stevens County, Ks. 160 Acres Dryland Bid by April 10, 2012 For Sale Lincoln County, Co. 1080 Acres Pasture In 2 Tracts Call or Stop by for Brochure!

UPCOMING Lane County, Ks. 2300 +/- Acres Dryland Prowers County, Co. 328 Acres with Buffalo Water Rights Grant County, Ks. 160 Acres Irrigated

25 Years of Results-The Reason Why!

Bid Today By Phone!

620-356-5808

120 S. Main St. Ulysses, KS Mark Faulkner, Owner/Broker

Friday, March 23, 1900 NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the People's Party county central committee is hereby called to meet at the court house in Hugoton, Kansas Saturday, March 24, 1900 for the purpose of transacting such business as may come before the committee.

C.H. Wright, Chairman T.W. Hubbard, Secretary Friday, March 18, 1904 REPUBLICAN TICKET For Governor: E.W. Hoch; For Lieutenant Governor: D.J. Hanna; For Secretary of State: J.R. Burrow; For Auditor of State: Seth G. Wells; For State Treasurer: Thomas T. Kelly; For Attorney General: C.C. Coleman; For Superintendent of Public Instruction: I.L. Dayhoff; For Superintendent of Insurance: Charles H. Luling; For Justices of Supreme Court (six year terms) W.R. Smith and E.W. Cunningham. For Justices of Supreme Court (four year term): Clark A. Smith; For Congressman Seventh Congressional District: Victor Murdock; For State Senator, Thirty-Eighth Senatorial District: F. Dumont Smith.

Friday, March 17, 1905 Mr. Robert Kimzey sold his broom corn for $45 per ton last

week. This is about the usual price for corn here this session.

Several teams loaded with broom corn and bound for Liberal were caught in this place by the rain storm of Wednesday and compelled to wait for better weather.

The wheat sown last fall by our farmers is making a wonderful growth these days and is almost sure to make a crop. The unusual cry is, "I wish I had sown more wheat."

Friday, March 8, 1907 (From an ad featured in the Friday, March 8, 1907 issue of The Hugoton Hermes) Do you use Tobacco? If so, this may interest you.

Some people want the EARTH. Well, that is impossible but you can purchase the MOON for 10 cts. Some people say the moon is made of Green Cheese. If so, it would be poor chewing. But the Moon we are talking about is made out of old Kentucky tobacco.

For Sale at Your Dealer's.

Friday, March 15, 1907 The bill introduced in the House by Representative Craddock to encourage the building of Railroads in southwestern Kansas has become a law and is even now

in effect. It provides that the first railroad constructed in Stevens County and within one mile of Hugoton, the county seat, shall be exempt from taxation for a period of seven years. This ought to bring one.

Industry Begins Ernest Farmer and Archie Moorhead probably deserve more credit than befalls most young men of their age. WIth limited means and experience in the frenzied financial world, they have established here Hugoton's first factory and are now making first class concrete building blocks with which they are supplying the local demand at reasonable prices.

When the boys first made known their plans, wise (?) young men pointed to their heads and smiled, as if to say "visionary," but the boys had neglected to put the word "fail" on their program. And this is the kind of spirit that succeeds. Read what they have to say about prices in another column.

Friday, March 22, 1907 The thermometer lingering around the 100 mark this week established an entirely new record for March in this corner of the woods.