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14 pages, Volume 131, Number 13
Hermes
Easter Sunday April 1, 2018
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Easter weekend promises to be busy Spring is officially here, and lots of Easter festivities will be taking place this weekend! First up is the traditional Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Park at Third and Washington, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, March 31. The Hunt is divided by age. There will also be an Easter egg hunt later that afternoon at First Church of God at 801 West City Limits, starting at 3:00 p.m. All children up to sixth grade are welcome to look for goodies! If you’re more into hunting bargains than Easter eggs, get over to the Stevens County Fairgrounds for the fifty-first annual Kiwanis Auction Friday and Saturday! The sale starts at 10:00 a.m. both days. Saturday, two auction rings will begin at 11:00 a.m. Consignments are being accepted until sale time Saturday morning. Lunch will be served both days by area 4-H club members. Several businesses will be observing special hours in honor of Good Friday March 30. The Hugoton and Moscow City Offices will be closed Friday, as will the Stevens County Courthouse. The Hermes will also be closed all day Friday, with deadline at 5:00 p.m. Monday. Citizens State Bank announced they will close at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. First National Bank will remain open regular hours March 30. Both Hugoton Drug and Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will be open regular hours, including from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Saturday. Presto and Toot N Totum will be open regular hours throughout the weekend, as will Dollar General, and both the Hugoton and Moscow Post Offices will be open regular hours. Carters Thrifty King will be closed Sunday to allow their workers time to celebrate Easter with their families. Please enjoy a very happy Easter!
Candidates invited to file for county office Stevens County Election Officer Amy Jo Tharp announces the deadline for candidates to file for the Commissioner District 1, Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman county offices will be Friday, June 1 at 12:00 Noon. Those interested in running for office are invited to pick up the necessary paperwork at the County Clerk’s office in the Stevens County Courthouse at 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton. Other public offices appearing on the ballot include U.S. Congressman, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Insurance, State Congressman, State Board of Education, Kansas Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges and District Magistrate Judges. June 1 is also the deadline to change your party affiliation before the primary election. Voters are urged to register by July 12 to cast a ballot in the primary election Tuesday, August 2. The general election will be Tuesday, November 8. For more election information, please visit voteks.org or myvoteinfo.voteks.org.
O.D. Littrell’s family completely surprises him and surrounds him with love and adoration as they present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday. From left to right are Jana Crump, Tina Crawford, OD, Karrie Littrell and Tammy Popejoy.
Charlotte Veatch accepts her well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from Chamber Director Alisha Owens Saturday evening.
Chamber gives out two Lifetime Achievement Awards The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2018 Annual Awards Banquet Saturday, March 24. Director Alisha Owens announced two winners for this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Charlotte Veatch and O.D. Littrell. Brian Peitz of Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service took home the New Business of the Year Award. Business of the Year went to Eagle RV Park. Entertainment for the evening was an exciting Murder Mystery, provided by members of The Depot Theater Group. The inter-
active entertainment depicted former high school classmates at their thirtieth class reunion. From the synopsis: “They’re all back. Janie Bliss Daner, the high school cheerleader now married to Brian Daner the high school jock and captain of the football team. Tim Perry class clown, now a lawyer. Marlie Henderson, now a gorgeous model. Sabrina Palmer, Billy Club and even Arthur Gianelli the class nerd, who is still not much better. Funny how old secrets have a way of coming into the open!”
Brian Peitz, owner of Brian’s Auto and Diesel Service, accepts congratulations from Chamber Director Alisha Owens for winning the New Business of the Year Award.
During the dinner, classmate Sabrina Palmer was “murdered”! Audience members then questioned suspects throughout the evening to determine the culprit. At the end of the banquet the murderer was revealed to be none other than Janie Daner. Audience members who solved the case correctly were entered into a prize drawing. Jonathan Pearcy took the prize. The delectable brisket dinner was provided by Leslee Hoggatt and Nancy Honig. Bethel Friends’ Quiz Team served the meal for the evening. Hors d’oeuvres were provided
by Carter’s Thrifty King. Table sponsors included Dillco Fluid Services, Wolters Construction, Pioneer Communications, Kansas Dairy Ingredients, Citizens State Bank, First National Bank, Edward Jones Investment, Hugoton Drug, Stevens County Library, Pioneer Electric, Flatlanders Farm & Home and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. See page 5 for complete biographies given by Alisha Owens for Charlotte Veatch, Brian Peitz and Jan Leonard and Tron Stegman. O.D. Littrell’s biography was given by his family.
Tron Stegman, at left, and Jan Leonard, at right, accept the Business of the Year Award from Chamber Director Alisha Owens at Saturday’s banquet. The men own Hugoton’s Eagle RV Park.
Kolb wins silver with “Stay Gold”
Effie Kolb shows off her amazing sculpture “Stay Gold” in the Scholastic Art Competition.
Effie won a Silver Medal Key in the National portion of the contest, an incredible honor.
Hugoton seventh grader Effie Kolb has been announced as a national winner in what is known as the Scholastic Art Competition. Effie is enrolled in the art program under the direction of Mr. Terrill, Hugoton USD 210 art teacher. This year, Effie entered a work titled “Stay Gold,” a sculpture made of what are known as “found objects,” combined with a material known as “Lifecast Sculpture” where actual casts of her hands were used to create hands
and a focal point within the sculpture. She built with these hands and found objects, and then spray painted the entire sculpture with a dark color and a light fading metallic overspray color. This work is then sprayed with an enamel clearcoat spray to give it durability and a final “shine.” Students do all building themselves, with liquid nails construction adhesive and hot glue.
INDEX Obituaries ...........................................2 Chamber Page..................................5 Farm ......................................................7 Moscow & Rolla...............................8
Sports ................................................1B Looking Back .................................3B Classifieds ...............................4B-5B
Their emphasis is that work’s focal point, their hands, is surrounded by See KOLB, page 3
“Stay Gold” Effie Kolb
OBITUARIES INSIDE
Kathy Allen Ora Lee Norris Daniel LaRue Gerald “Jerry” Tanking Donna Little Francis Teeter Gregory Montgomery Dean Williamson Whaneeta “Maxine” Hays
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Gregory Montgomery Word has been received of the death of Gregory James Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery, 60, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in rural Beaver County, Ok. He was born December 8, 1957 in Sidney, Ne., the son of Richard Hays and the former Maxine Stines. Greg worked as a carpenter and a local handyman. He enjoyed travel, the outdoors, visiting with friends, playing Keno, and practical jokes. He had a heart as big as the outdoors. Greg also loved his nieces and nephews. He was a great son, brother and uncle and had a kind soul. Survivors include his three sisters, Kim Meek of Sapulpa, Ok., Debbie Faulkner and husband Mark of Ulysses and Colleen Parmenter and husband Michael of Liberal; and his eight nieces and nephews, Kerry Ools and wife Megan of Drumright, Ok., Adam Wooden of Houston, Tx., Talitha Hays of Illinois, Tyler Hays and wife Crystal of Illinois, Stephanie Emert and husband Brett of Overland Park, Preston Hall of Overland Park, Megan Parmenter of Henderson, Nv. and Heath Parmenter of Manhattan. Gregory was preceded in death by his father and brother Michael Hays. Gregory went to join the Lord with his mother Maxine Hays. The family will be present to greet friends in fellowship Thursday, March 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Friday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Engler presiding. A
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private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Children Hospital or the Grant County Community Foundation in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second St., Liberal, Ks 67901.
Former Rolla resident Dean Delano Williamson, age 77, passed from this life at his home in Cochise, Arizona Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Dean was born to Ted and Virgie Williamson in Alhambra, California November 15, 1940. The family moved to Rolla where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from high school in 1958 and was a member of the State Champion Rolla Pirate basketball team. In 1959 he married Lois Veatch. They lived in Hugoton and Enid, Ok. for several years while Dean worked for an oil field service company. In the early 1960’s they moved to Los Angeles, Ca. and lived there for many
Whaneeta “Maxine” Hays A tragic accident has taken the life of Whaneeta “Maxine” Hays. Mrs. Hays, 82, passed from this life Friday, March 16, 2018 in rural Beaver County, Ok. Born September 18, 1935 in Sidney, Ne., she was the daughter of Evan Stines and the former Ethel Davis. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. Maxine attended high school in Potter, Ne. October 24, 1959, she married Richard Hays in Cheyenne, Wy. Richard preceded her in death July 18, 2007. Maxine enjoyed bowling, golfing, baking and cooking. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was beloved wife, mother, grandma and GiGi. Survivors include her
three daughters, Kim Meek of Sapulpa, Ok., Debbie Faulkner and husband Mark of Ulysses and Colleen Parmenter and husband Michael of Liberal; eight grandchildren, Kerry Ools and wife Megan of Drumright, Ok., Adam Wooden of Houston, Tx., Talitha Hays of Illinois, Tyler Hays and wife Crystal of Illinois, Stephanie Emert and husband Brett of Overland Park, Preston Hall of Overland Park, Megan Parmenter of Henderson, Nv. and Heath Parmenter of
Daniel LaRue Elkhart resident Daniel Ross LaRue, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. He was the son of Paul LaRue and the former Hannah Louise Griffith. He was born May 30, 1940 in Texas County, Ok. July 23, 1971 Daniel and Carolyn Jo Radloff were married in Elkhart. Survivors include wife Carolyn LaRue of Elkhart; son Jason LaRue and wife Shala of Rolla; his beloved grandson Gavin LaRue of Rolla; mother Louise LaRue; his brother Gary LaRue and wife Sharon; nephew Jeff LaRue and wife Mandy; nieces, Paula Nino, Pamela Acton, ReJina Harlan and
husband Kenny, ReLinda Shook and husband Kevin, all of Elkhart and Monica Nabors and husband Jarvis of Antlers, Ok.; and many other relatives and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, and sister Marilyn Caldwell. Memorial services were attended Monday afternoon, March 26 at First Church of God in Elkhart. Burial followed in Elkhart Cemetery. Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Rolla Booster Club. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, March 19, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 1500 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 100 Block of N W, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of Copperstone, Dogs Impounded, ACO Smith • Missing Dog, 500 Block of Jackson, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Tuesday, March 20, 2018 • Suspicious Vehicle, 100 Block of East Sixth, Asked Driver to Leave, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, March 21, 2018 • Hit and Run, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Van Buren, Unable to Locate, ACO Smith • RP of Loud Music, 300 Block of South Adams, Quiet When Officer Drove Thru, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson
years where he worked in residential home construction. Dean and Lois were divorced and he married Delores “Cookie” Houdeck in November 1987. Upon Dean and Cookie’s retirement, they moved to Cochise, Arizona. Survivors include his children, Tony Williamson, Darla Griswold and adopted son Junior Williamson; stepchildren, Mary-Sue Gonzales and Cynthia Clements Bell; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brothers, Gary Williamson and wife Erika of Los Angeles and Rick Williamson and wife Marcia of Abilene; and his sister Connie Covington of Mesa, Az.
Thursday, March 22, 2018 • RP of a Fight, City Park, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Dog Bite, 700 Block of East Fourth, Took A RP, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Van Buren, Unable to Locate, ACO Smith • Medical Assist, 500 Block of Wildcat, Public Service, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 800 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Officer Crane Friday, March 23, 2018 • Large Group of Teens, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Advised Them to Leave, Sergeant Johnson • Large Group of Teens, 200 Block of Main, Advised Them to Leave, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, March 24, 2018 • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of East Eighth, Returned to Owner, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, March 25, 2018 • Dog at Large, 1500 Block of South Jefferson, Owner Picked It Up, Officer Lamatsch • 911 Hang Up, Fairgrounds, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Lamatsch
Manhattan; and ten great grandchildren, Alexis and Marrisa Wooden, Kayla Cassidy of Katy, Tx., Evie and Lanie Ools of Drumright, Blaine Carrey of Illinois, Sloan and Frederick Emert of Overland Park and Ryder and Makayla Hays of Illinois. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 11 brothers and sisters; and son Michael Hays. Maxine went to join the Lord with her son Gregory Montgomery. The family will be present to greet friends in fellowship Thursday, March 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal. Memorial services will be Friday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Engler presiding. A private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Children Hospital or the Grant County Community Foundation in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second St., Liberal, Ks 67901.
Francis Teeter The death of Francis Teeter has been learned. Mr. Teeter was born to Claude and Anna Teeter June 5, 1932 in Woods. He passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Francis served his country in the United States Marine Corp and after service made his occupation as a miner and mechanic. He loved the mountains around Truth or Consequences, which he spent many years exploring. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Helen L. Teeter; daughter Darlene Conant and husband John of Burbank, Wa.; son Ron Teeter and wife Lori of Duncan, Az.; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one
great great grandchild. Mr. Teeter’s family expresses this great man will be missed but will be kept in the hearts of his loved ones until they are reunited. A memorial celebration service was attended Saturday morning, March 24 at the family home.
Gerald “Jerry” Tanking Death has claimed the life of Gerald "Jerry" Tanking of Liberal. Mr. Tanking passed away Tuesday March 20, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Amarillo, Tx. He was 75. Born February 27, 1943 at Seneca, he was the son of Alfred Tanking and the former Catherine Runnebaum. May 16, 1970 he married Jill Randall at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal, she survives. Jerry was a graduate of the St. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Seneca. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed raising livestock and crops, helping other local farmers and was an avid hunter. He was the owner of Sands Motel for Yellow Freight in Liberal. Mr. Tanking was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the ELKS, American Legion and VFW. Jerry was also a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal. Jerry is also survived by his two sons, Terry Tanking and wife Kim and Todd Tanking and wife Mandy all of Liberal; five grandchildren, Kaleb Tanking, Ridge Tanking, Skyler Lee, Jaden Lee and Jett Brown; his brother Elmer Tanking of Tonganoxie; and three sisters, Alda Frey of Chandler, Az., Eileen Meyers of Sabetha and Jeri Ann Matzke of Silver Lake. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Johnny Tanking and Regis Tanking.
Vigil Rosary Service was attended Friday afternoon, March 23 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal. Funeral Mass took place Saturday morning, March 24 at St Anthony Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the V.A. Amarillo-Legion Auxiliary in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks 67905-0826.
Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness. Isaiah 41:10
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s
Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Until March 31 - Cotton Info: West Texas/Oklahoma/ Kansas Pool sign-in/out period is March 1-31. Call 620-5982008 or visit Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin. March 29 - Red Cross Blood Drive at Elkhart City Hall, 433 Morton Street in Elkhart 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. March 30 - Stevens County Library will be closed for Good Friday March 31 - Hugoton Lions Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Park, at Third and Washington in Hugoton, starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. Children from birth to age nine are invited to participate! - First Church of God, at 801 West City Limits, will host an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 3:00 p.m. Children up to sixth grade are invited! - Easter Cantata “In Christ Alone” will be presented for
the community at Moscow Baptist Church starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited - bring your family and friends! April 1 - Happy Easter! - Easter cantata “In Christ Alone” will be presented at Moscow Baptist Church during their regular services at 10:30 a.m. April 2-30 - Photography Exhibit at the Stevens County Library April 2 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Pioneer Manor. April 3 - Heritage Christian Academy will host an Enrollment Open House for students from three-year-old preschool through twelfth grade from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have considered Christian education but would like more information, you’re encouraged to attend! HCA is located at 505
E. First Street in Hugoton. April 4 - Listen for a knock at your door and be ready with a non-perishable food item! Church of Christ’s youth will be knocking on doors around town asking for donations to benefit the New Mexico Children’s Home. Find out more on page 6B of this week’s Hermes! April 8 - Easter cantata “In Christ Alone” will be presented at Easter Afterglow at New Beginnings Church in Liberal. April 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office at 6:00 p.m. April 10 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room at 12:00 Noon.
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her two brothers, Johnny Obholz and wife Dona of Liberal and Gary Obholz of Wichita; sister Janice Caldwell and husband Bernie of Garden City; her grandchildren, Cameron, Chandler, Chase,
Kristen, Julian, Meriah, Christopher, Brooklyn, Madison and Hayden; and great granddaughter Cambree. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Larry and Jamie. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 30 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal. Memorials may be made in Kathy’s name to the Great Plains Angel for Animals in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second St., Liberal, Ks 67901.
Friends and family will gather Friday to remember and honor Ora Lee Norris. Mrs. Norris, age 81 of Ulysses, passed from this life Monday, March 26, 2018 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. Born December 14, 1936 in Keyes, Ok., she was the daughter of Paul C. Cooper and the former Edna P. Kochart. Ora Lee grew up in Keyes and graduated from Keyes High School. After graduation, she was a homemaker for several years. She then worked as a secretary - at the courthouse, a car dealership and employment agency. She lived in Elkhart, Rawlins, Wy. and Colorado Springs, Co. for 35 years, then moved to Ulysses in 2006.
Donna Little Past Mayor of Richfield Donna Alice Chamness Little passed away peacefully Monday, March 26, 2018 at age 91. Born July 25, 1926 in Caro, Mi., Donna was the daughter of John and Ruth Chamness. She graduated from Brighton, Mi. High School, attended Grace School of Nursing, and was in the Cadet Nurse Corp during World War II. In 1946 Donna moved to Kansas and married Albert Robert “Pat” Little April 26, 1947. Mrs. Little was a housewife and mother, nurse’s aide, physical therapy assistant, medical records clerk, and drove a school bus route for Richfield Grade School. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, photography, word puzzles, scrabble, jigsaw puzzles and playing board games with her grandchildren. Donna enjoyed driving her neighbors to their appointments. Her biggest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was past mayor of Richfield. Survivors include her
daughters, Sandra Bane and husband Randy of Rolla, Vivian Highfill of North Carolina, Amy Little of Holcomb, Mary Barker and husband Gary of Hugoton, Barbara Little of Holcomb and Leslie Oder and husband Tom of Hugoton; grandchildren, Andy and wife Shara Bane, Jenny and husband Aaron Faimon, Tad Banker and companion Melissa Reynolds, Allan and wife Irma Banker, Angela and husband Joe Miller, Jason Little and companion Carolyn Selbe, BJ and wife Natosha Anderson, Meg Little and companion Joe Wallace, Patrick Little, Darrin and wife Veronica Carroll, Dave Carroll, René Carroll, Rettah and husband
John Little, Lisa and husband Alex Archuleta, Kevin Oder, Daniel Oder and KT Oder; her great grandchildren, Noah Bane, Evan and Abi Faimon, Dwayne Bates, Allan II and Alyssa Banker, Samantha, Cody and Felicia Miller, Starr and Cory Little, Jocelyn Selbe, Araby and Kyra Anderson, Ava, and Elizabeth Marissa Carroll, Aiden Estorga, Dylan Irsik, Tristan and Paitan Schobert, Mariah, Hannah, Oliviah and Lili Archuleta, Caiden Oder and Naomi and Josiah Little; great great grandchildren, Adilah, Mya and Stephen Bates and Jacob Wilson; her sisters, Doris Thompson and Sally Roser; brother Ed Chamness; and her many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Robert Little; and four brothers, Johnny, Dave, Dick and Guard. Funeral services are planned for Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. at Richfield United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Richfield Cemetery. Friends may call Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton is
Adrian Adigun is Principal of the Day
Principal for the Day Adrian Adigun shares some yummy McDonald’s snacks with his father Emmanuel Adigun.
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Kathy Allen The death of Kathy L. Allen is being mourned. Mrs. Allen passed from this life Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita at the age of 63. She was born April 15, 1954 in Dodge City, to John Robert Obholz and Geraldine Compton Price Obholz. Kathy attended Hamilton High School in Wichita. May 29, 1970, Kathy married Gary M. Allen in Lakin. Survivors include her husband Gary M. Allen of Liberal; son Chris Allen and wife Julie of Liberal; her two daughters, Jennifer Martinez and husband Jesse and Angela Eatmon and husband Isaac, all of Liberal;
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By Adrian Adigun March 22, 2018, Adrian Adigun got to be Principal for the Day. His favorite time being principal for the day was when he went on top of the school and flew up there! Since Adrian got to be principal he got to pass out popsicles to the whole second grade and even for himself. Being on the move is always a job for the principal. Adrian walked 3.6 miles! When Adrian went to ECDC he got to lay on the couch and rest...... for a few minutes, but when that was over Adrian got the keys to do a fire drill. After that when we were leaving, Adrian realized he had the fire drill keys. He told Mrs. Boxum he still had the keys. Mrs. Boxum said "You are the principal you put them away". So Adrian got to put away the keys. The second best thing was Adrian buying drinks for the secretaries. That was all about being principal for the day.
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in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Alzheimer’s Association. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
February 19, 1968, Ora Lee married Edward Nathaniel Norris. He preceded her in death in 2008. Ora Lee’s passion was quilting. She was a member of Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses. Survivors include her sons, Danny Houdyshell and wife Galena of Ulysses and Mike Houdyshell of Keyes; daughter Brenda Cook and husband Bob of Pueblo, Co.; sister Laura Mae Brown of Woodward, Ok.; her six grandchildren; and ten great
Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 12 through March 25. Fire Department Friday, March 16, 12:24 a.m. – dispatched to 1043 Road P for a fire alarm activated. Saturday, March 17, 2:10 p.m. – called on for Mutual Aid for Seward County with a Wildland Fire. Saturday, March 17, 4:04 p.m. – called on for Mutual Aid for Morton County with a Wildland Fire. Sunday, March 18, 6:25 a.m. – called out to Highway
25 and Road 5 for a motor vehicle accident. Monday, March 19, 8:29 a.m. – sent to 906 S Monroe for an ambulance assist. Friday, March 23, 1:28 p.m. – dispatched to Highway 56 and Road Y for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, one transfer, one Life Flight and two motor vehicle accidents. Reminder, there is a County wide burn ban in effect. No open burning is allowed until further notice.
grandchildren. Ora Lee is preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; three sisters, Darlene Evans, Jean Evans and Marion Snare; and infant brother Dean Cooper. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30 at Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses with Pastor James Berry and Pastor Sam Bynum officiating. Graveside service will be Monday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. (MST) at Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo, Co. Visitation will be Thursday, March 29 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
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From page 1 objects that support the hands as the main element of interest. The sculpture is able to be viewed from all angles, and is built to be durable and strong. Every year, art students compete in the Scholastic Art Competition, and are recognized for their individual talent and creativity in all media of art and design. The Scholastic Art Competition is a juried art competition, meaning student artworks are either accepted by a panel of college art professors and practicing art professionals into this show, or works are rejected based on their judgments and expertise. The local region is where students start, competing for bronze, silver or gold awards. At this year’s local show back in February at Montezuma, Effie was one of six Hugoton students receiving one of those gold awards at the local level, competing against more than 600 entries in this region. This is the required award level one must achieve in order to move on to compete at the National level. Effie’s work this year was awarded a Silver Medal Key for her design work, a top honor! The location of the National Level is New
York City, N.Y. where the headquarters for this show are located. “This is a major accomplishment in our USD 210 art program. Effie does very well in art each day, and is always eager to try new techniques, experiment and use what is provided in our lessons in a unique and original way. She has done just that with this sculpture, and her accomplishment is proof of what an outstanding art student she is,” commented Mr. Terrill. Students such as Effie who have won national awards will have their work published in the Scholastic Online National Gallery, as well as work published in their national catalog. In previous years, there have been 330,000 works submitted to the Scholastic Art Competition from art programs across the nation. Nearly 100,000 of these works compete at the national level, with honors being presented to only 2,700 works of art. Effie’s work has made it into this prestigious group, and will be now part of the Scholastic Competition Alumni group. Congratulations, Effie on a job well done!
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Yvonne Jackson reads the Red Cross pamphlet while waiting to give blood. Even though she is in remission from cancer, she still gives blood whenever possible because she had to have blood transmissions when she was battling the dreaded disease.
500 Monroe, Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Photographers, bring your photos to the library this week! The exhibit will begin Monday, April 2 and will run through the entire month of April.
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Wrestling With God “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” —Genesis 32:28 NIV
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any, if not most, of the heroes of the Bible wrestled with God. Jacob literally wrestled with God (or an angel of God, depending on the translation) in the desert and was thereafter named “Israel.” The name “Israel” in Hebrew means something akin to “he has struggled with God,” suggesting God’s willingness to struggle with his people. The story of Abraham depicts someone who must have had an internal struggle with God, for God tested him by asking him to sacrifice his only son Isaac. (Genesis 22) One can only imagine the struggle that Abraham had with God over this, and one has to wonder how this request, despite God relenting at the last moment, came to color Abraham’s subsequent relationship with God. Moses argued repeatedly with God and their relationship was contentious at best. In the fourteenth chapter of Numbers Moses seems to actually get God to change his mind about destroying his people. And finally, consider Jesus’s struggle in the garden of Gethsemane. He is clearly wrestling with Himself about his imminent trial, suffering and death. Perhaps this is the most relevant to our own struggles with God, for in the end, we are struggling with the God within us. Our conscience is the voice of God telling us what we should do, but our contentious ego has trouble being obedient. It’s alright to struggle with God, but at some point all must submit to His overwhelming power and goodness. Christopher Simon AgApE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 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 NA ARENE 500 S. Van Buren - 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Mi rcoles
828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don éuattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
The Hugoton Hermes • 522 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-4321 Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Brenda Frederick patiently endures the pinprick as she prepares to donate blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. She gives blood every time they come to town.
LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed Friday, March 30. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM This is the final week for the adult winter reading program, “A Blizzard of Books.” Enter your books by the end of the day Saturday, March 31. The grand prize will be drawn the first week of April. SUMMER READING REQUEST Library friends, do you have random stuff laying around that you wish to part with? The library needs a couple large appliance boxes, hundreds of bottle caps, and dozens of large, smooth rocks we can paint. If you can spare a few of any of these items, we would appreciate them for our Summer Reading Program. Appliance boxes are needed by April 15 for decorating. Bottle Caps and Rocks are needed by May 15, but we will accept donations all summer! DIGITAL YEARBOOKS The library has a collection of Hugoton and Moscow
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yearbooks ranging from 1925 through 2012 that has been digitized for your convenience. Simply click on the link on the library’s Web page to be able to view and download any page from any of the yearbooks we had at the time of digitization. If you have a year that is not yet digitized, and would allow us to borrow that volume, we
can add it to our digital collection and then return it to you. ART EXHIBITION There are still a few pieces needing to be collected. Come in and pick up your items as soon as possible. CIRCLE TIME The final Circle Time will be April 25.
Bentlea has joined the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Welcome aboard Bentlea! Prepare your 0-5 year old for a lifelong love of reading! Stop by the library to pick up a reading log to get started.
Marie Austin, Asst. Composition Mary Danner, Asst. Composition Trips McClure, Sports Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Krisann Roland, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Newscopy email: hermesma@pld.com Obituaries email: hermesro@pld.com Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $24.96 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch. Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.
Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public. We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton Member 2018
Madilyn has joined the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! Welcome Madilyn! Benjamin has experienced 1,100 books in the challenge. Great job Benjamin!
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Charlotte Veatch-Lifetime Achievement By Alisha Owens
Our first award for Lifetime Achievement goes to a very deserving woman who has dedicated her life to giving, loving and helping. Charlotte was obviously born to teach, beginning her 31 year teaching career in Manter in 1974. She moved to Hugoton to teach in 1976, taught until 2005, and still to this day maintains a positive relationship with many of her former students. She was always aware of needs they might have other than their school work, and is still to this day admired by her fellow teachers, who have so many great things to say about her. These range
from her orderly classroom and always being prepared, to her awesome teaching skills that always kept kids engaged and learning. Charlotte works with the Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary, which provides Christmas gifts to all hospital employees. Charlotte goes to market in Dallas to supply the hospital gift shop, and works as a clerk in the gift shop on a regular basis. She donates different items to the hospital and Pioneer Manor, has served on the Stevens County Extension Board, and has been on the library board for eight years, serving as chair for a
A large crowd of community businesses and their employees are represented at the annual Chamber Banquet at the Memorial Hall
portion of that time. Mrs. Veatch is active in PEO for all projects and is very dedicated to her church. This woman dedicates her life to helping, and fills any needs for anyone experiencing difficulties when she is aware or asked to help. I haven't been blessed to know this person as long as most people from this community, but in the short amount of time I have been privileged to have her in my life, I have never seen her without a smile on her face. It is with great pleasure that I get to present this award to my fellow PEO sister Charlotte Veatch.
O.D. Littrell-Lifetime Achievement By the Family of OD Littrell
With our hearts filled with adoration, we are proud to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to our dad O.D. Littrell. He was born in Hugoton in 1942, and raised through Hugoton’s school system from Kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1961. Upon graduation, he settled in to raise his family in the town that had always been his home. While raising a family and following his entrepreneurial spirit, O.D. wanted to contribute to the economic success of Hugoton by owning/operating several businesses over the years, starting with a gas station in his early twenties, to Littrell Salvage, then F&O
Roustabouts and finally O.D.'s Shop. True to his Hugoton roots, he also wanted to contribute to the fabric of the community by serving the public through various public servant positions. His first opportunity came through the roll of Sheriff of Stevens County in 1978 where he spent eight years serving the community as the Sheriff. He later went on to serve a term as a Stevens County Commissioner. He takes pride in his community and has been willing to step up to serve in rolls that can make a difference in both the rich history and future of Hugoton. Throughout the years, he has also taken a personal interest in the well-being of
his community members by opening up his home at the Sheriff’s office during tornado threats to make sure residents had a safe place to go. Also after a snowstorm you may have seen him out driving around town in a backhoe or his tractor clearing off driveways for people or businesses, free of charge! Dad is always willing to lend a hand and has a soft spot for helping the elderly, but really anybody in need. These are just a few examples of why he deserves the Lifetime Achievement Award, however, the main reason is he is an amazing person, a great friend and the absolute best father us girls could ever ask for.
Saturday. Beautiful tables adorned the room along with excellent entertainment and fantastic food.
Brian Peitz - Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service
By Alisha Owens
Our next award goes to a man who has been around mechanics his whole life. He started working on semi-trucks for Butch McAllister at a mere 14 years of age. After graduating high school he went to Vo-Tech in Liberal and graduated with a certification in diesel mechanics, all the while continuing his employment with Butch. Brian went to work at
Elkhart Ford in 1994 and worked there for six years, after which the opportunity came for him to join the Morton County Sheriff’s Office, where he became the K-9 handler and firearms instructor, all the while continuing to work on people’s vehicles on the side. After quitting law enforcement in 2006 he went to work at Riley's Chevrolet, where he worked for the next 11 years. When the opportunity for him to own his own
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business presented itself in February of 2017, he jumped at the chance! Mr. Peitz is a perfectionist at everything he does and has always wanted to be his own boss. His first year of business has been busy but amazing, with an overwhelming show of support from the community. Our New Business of the Year Award goes to Brian Peitz with Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service.
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Saturday’s entertainment at the annual Chamber Banquet at the Memorial Hall is a murder mystery. The Depot Theater Group
Eagle RV Park - 2017 Business of the Year
By Alisha Owens
Our next award goes to a couple of guys who saw a need, and hustled to meet that need. When it was rumored a new ethanol plant would possibly be taking root in Hugoton, it was immediately known there was going to be a greater need for a place where workers could park campers, certainly more space than Hugoton had at the time. Jan Leonard approached Tron Stegman about the idea to put in an RV park in December 2011. They immediately set out to do their research.
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They visited four RV Parks, countless Web sites, different locations, and looked at many park designs. They finally broke ground in March 2012, just three months later. It took 75 truckloads of gravel, 250 pounds of grass seed, 300 trees and hours upon hours of dirt work, but the project was completed in August of 2012. Eagle RV Park had its first visitor in June, before they were officially opened. The Eagle RV Park has 32 campsites, a clubhouse with showers, washers and dryers, and a tornado shelter. Jan and Tron built the
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Eagle RV Park for obvious economic reasons, but they soon realized there would be a big economic benefit to the City of Hugoton and its local businesses. Grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, liquor stores, auto repair shops and propane suppliers all took in extra business from the customers staying at the Eagle RV Park. Jan and Tron feel like not only was the Eagle RV Park a success for them, but also a success for the community. It is with great pleasure that I get to award Jan and Tron with the 2017 Business of the Year Award.
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pictured above displays the suspects of the mock murder for the crowd before the murderer is announced.
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William Lindsay White’s prayer still applicable today The following is an excerpt of a famous prayer penned by William Lindsay White, son of William Allen White. It was originally published in the Emporia Gazette during the drought of 1935. “O Lord, in thy mercy grant us rain, and by that we don't mean a shower. We want to go out and watch the lightning rip across the southwestern sky in hot blue forks as the fat clouds roll in on us. We want to hurry home to close the house with the first fat drops the size of
marbles, on a suddenly rising wind, chasing us and plunking on the car hood. We want to scramble all over the house, just as the first sheets descend, frantically slamming down the windows. “O Lord of Hosts, we want to look out the windows and watch the regiments of closepacked raindrops march diagonally down. We want to hear the gurgle of the gutters under the eaves, and then the sputter of the downspout. Let it come down so hard, let the drops dance so high, that the
Abundant Blessings
“I descended from Heaven to the earth in order to convert you. In olden times, people were religious and their harvests were abundant. At present, on the contrary, they are scanty. If you want to reap an abundant harvest, you must not work on Sunday, for on Sunday you must go to church and pray to God to forgive your sins. He gave you six days in which to work and one for rest and devotion, and to tender your help to the poor and assist the church.”
Reflection - All should pray for rain.
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streets and sidewalks seem covered with a six-inch fog of spatter-drops. “Then let it just keep up for awhile, and then begin to taper off, and then turn right around and get a lot worse, swishing, pounding, drenching, the thunder coming crackity bam - and the lightning flashing so fast and furious you can't tell which flash goes with which peal of thunder. And then, O God, repeat the whole act about three times and in the middle of the second time, we will climb the attic stairs and put the wash pan under that tiny leak in the roof which usually you can't even notice in an ordinary rain.
“And after a couple of hours kind of taper it down, O Lord, to a good steady rain not a drizzle, but a businesslike one that keeps up until just about dawn and then spits a few drops occasionally during the morning from a gray sky. “Kansas is indeed the promised land, O Lord, and if it gets a break it will flow with milk and honey. But we can’t live much longer on promises. So in Thine own way in Thine own time, make up Thy mind, O Lord, and we will bow before Thy judgement, and praise Thine everlasting name. “Amen.”
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 As usual, we will have Bridge players here Thursday afternoon. They usually have two tables playing. They start after lunch. If you prefer Canasta or Pitch, we will have several people here Saturday evening playing these games. If you would like to come join them at 6:30 p.m., please bring a covered dish or snack for the card party. Please check out our menu on this page. We have lots of good meals! You don’t need to make a reservation to come and eat - just walk in! We serve from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Menu Mar. 29 ..........................Stew Mar. 30.................Sloppy Joe
Apr. 2....Smothered Chicken ................................Breast Apr. 3....................Roast Beef Apr. 4 .....................Spaghetti Apr. 5 ..............Ham & Beans Activities Thursday, March 29 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, March 30 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Monday, April 2 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m.
Chamber Chatter
Haylea and Kim have experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're superstars, Haylea and Kim!
Please join Bridge Club for fun! Hugoton’s Bridge Club met at the Senior Center last Thursday, March 22 for their weekly game. Hostess was Bernetta Nichols. Midge Greenwood claimed the high score, while Jan Black earned second. Dave Eckert and hostess Bernetta tied for third with their scores. If you’d like to play Bridge simply call Thursdays, Dorothy Hagman at 620544-2945. It’s good fun!
Ezra Nehemias visited the library recently for his Born to Read packet, and got up close and personal with the staff. Welcome Ezra!
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Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for March 2018 Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Ansari Dr. Frankum
Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Orthopedics Cardiology Orthopedics to be determined
Mon. Tues. Thur. Mon. Tues. Mon.
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
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I want to take a moment to give recognition to everyone who helped make the 2018 Chamber Banquet awesome, from the Depot Theater Group, to the servers, and especially my board of directors! I have said it a million times, if it weren’t for volunteerism, nothing would ever take place in this town, and I hope everyone recognizes its importance in a community. Volunteer today - there are plenty of opportunities to lend a hand, and it’s free! Congratulations to Charlotte Veatch, O.D. Littrell, Brian Peitz and Jan Leonard and Tron Stegman, our 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipients, for their service to this community. We truly appreciate everything you have done, and everything you continue to do. Make sure to help us recognize these individuals when you see them out and about…they deserve it! Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update during the first Thursday of EVERY month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber TODAY! Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is
2018 Primary Election Deadline to File - June 1 at Noon!
Election is right around the corner Candidate filings for Commissioner District 1 and Precinct Committeeman / woman now being accepted! To run for a Stevens County office, please stop by the County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. Helpful Web sites to see your voter information or to register to vote: www.voteks.org - www.myvoteinfo.voteks.org
an event you would like to see featured on our Web site, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible. Need a last minute gift? Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Teachers, Employee Bonuses…..Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at any Stevens County business. **A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County, we are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check that you can put in your daily deposit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community.
Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to give special thanks to our GOLD MEMBERS, Ghumm’s Auto, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as ALL our Chamber Members. It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”.
Easter Egg Hunt! For all Children up to the 6th Grade There will also be prizes
March 31, at 3:00 p.m. At First
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FARM Rural Remedies
actual pounds of nitrogen. If the nitrogen of content your fertilizer is 23 percent simply divide 5 by .23 to equal 21.7 (or 28 rounded) pounds of total fertilizer product for one application. For cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and perennial ryegrass, K-State Research and Extension Horticulturalists recommend applying the bulk of your fertilizer in the late summer or fall of the year. Then, follow in the spring with a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer if you tend to water your lawn well. Generally May is recommended to fertilize cool-season grasses in the spring, however, if you plan to apply a “weed and feed” crabgrass herbicide in the spring your lawn will be getting a dose of fertilizer at that time. KSU recommends applying crabgrass preventer in April and again sometime from June to mid-July. If you follow that regiment with a weed and feed product you may be applying enough fertilizer to keep your lawn healthy, depending of course, on the fertilizer content of the product you choose.
Josh Burrows gives a project talk about Gun Safety. Photo courtesy of Allison Goode.
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Hugoton High School FFA is selling
Blue & GOld
Sausage, Bacon & Chicken Orders due by April 2
For information, please call 620-544-4311 or 620-544-4728
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If you choose to use a straight crabgrass preventer without fertilizer then the May timeframe is recommended for a little extra shot of nutrients. Keep in mind, fertilizer applications should always be watered into the soil if possible. Wait 24 hours to water in a weed and feed type fertilizer so the herbicide can have a chance to absorb into any emerged weeds. Many specialists believe the most important fertilization for cool-season grasses is about the beginning of September. Use Labor Day as a reminder to make that application. Then, follow in November with a quick-release nitrogen fertilizer. This will be taken up by the roots, but not used for immediate growth due to cold temperatures pushing the grass into dormancy. Warm-season grasses such as Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass are best fertilized throughout the summer months either with one application or up to four fertilizations depending on the quality of lawn desired. Again, if a crabgrass preventer is used that con-
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tains nitrogen fertilizer, subtract those amounts from later applications. K-State recommends applying one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per application. More applications will give a deeper green color, but will increase mowing and can lead to thatch buildup, especially in zoysiagrass. Two to four applications of fertilizer are recommended for bermudagrass between May and August 15. One to two applications are recommended for zoysia. If making just one application, apply the fertilizer in June. For two applications, apply in May and July. For more frequent applications, spread some each month. Keep in mind the main goal is to maintain a green, healthy lawn and not to get maximum grass production. Over-fertilizing can lead to greater expense and possible nutrient runoff - which is considered a form of pollution. For Buffalograss apply one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet during June. Apply a second application in July if needed.
Cowboys hear project talks The Cloverleaf Cowboys had their monthly 4-H meeting February 26. Because of Mr. HHS being on the same night, several members took on new roles: Claudia Clark took the roll as president, Allison Goode as vice president, and Jayden Burrows as secretary. Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite candy?”. For old business, the club talked about a father/daughter, mother/son dance planned for April 28 at the Hugoton Recreation Commission. The whole family is invited to attend. For new business Jayden Burrows told the club about a clothes drive 4-H youth are doing for charity. The clothes can be given to Jayden or taken to the Extension Office at 114 E. Fifth Street. Josh Burrows gave a project talk about gun safety and Jayden Burrows did a reading called “A Tribute to Veterans”. Then recreation
was enjoyed by playing the game Superman Tag at the end of the meeting. Snacks and drinks were supplied by the Clark family and the Newlon Family.
Jayden Burrows reads a "Tribute to Veterans" during the Cloverleaf Cowboys meeting last month. Photo courtesy of Allison Goode.
KDA announces Specialty Crop Grant opportunity The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA–AMS). The funds are in turn granted to projects and organizations that promote the competitiveness of specialty crops by achieving defined performance measures. The purpose of the specialty crop program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.” Each state that applies to participate in the SCBGP is reviewed and approved by USDA–AMS and will receive an estimated base amount plus an amount based on the value of specialty crop cash receipts and the acreage of specialty crop production in the state. In 2018 it is expected Kansas will
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by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Recommended Times to Fertilize Established Lawns For many of us, the best time to fertilize a lawn is when we finally get around to it. However, depending on the type of grass, turf specialists recommend specific times to fertilize grass. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are the macronutrients in highest demand. Iron (Fe) is the micronutrient requiring most frequent addition. The N:P:K ratio will vary but a typical “turfgrass fertilizer formulation” will have an N concentration at least three times higher than P and at least one and one-half times greater than K. For example, a 20-5-10 fertilizer would be considered a turfgrass formulation. If you fertilize regularly, your main concern should be providing enough nitrogen since it is used the most by the grass and can be carried deep into the soil profile by irrigation water. To calculate the amount of dry fertilizer needed for your lawn, first determine the square footage of the area to fertilize. Divide the number of pounds of nitrogen needed by the percent of nitrogen in the fertilizer expressed as a decimal. For example: 5,000 sqft of lawn will need five
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receive approximately $348,850. Applications from Kansas organizations and projects will be evaluated by a team of external reviewers. The team will rate proposals on their ability to successfully promote specialty crops in Kansas and make a positive impact on the Kansas economy. Those recommendations will be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, who will make the final awards. Applications are due to KDA no later than 5:00 p.m. April 23, 2018. For more information, or to download the 2018 application, go to www.agriculture.ks.gov/ specialtycrop. This grant opportunity supports the development of partnerships and resources that will grow the Kansas specialty crop industry, which is the growth objective for that sector within the Kansas agricultural growth strategy project. For more information about the Kansas Ag Growth project or about specialty crops in Kansas, go to agriculture. ks.gov/GrowAg.
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Baseball started their season off at home Tuesday, March 20 sweeping Beaver in both games, 10-0 and 133. This year there are 15 on the roster: Javier Marquez, Kage Allen, Adan Granillo, Austin Synder, Clemente Rojo, Isaac Clifft, Cristopher Barreras, Jalen Shaddix, Gerardo Garcia, Edwin Rojo, Trenton Davidson, JJ Gonzalez, Paola Gomez, Gaby Granillo and Ryan Penrod. They are coached by Ernie Castillo and assisted by Jesse Stuckey.
Spring Cleanup begins April 20
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Hunt Easter eggs Friday at the park Moscow Rec will have an Easter egg hunt for all kids in the community Friday, March 30 at the city park. The hunt schedule is as follows: 0-2 years: 10:00 a.m. 3-6 years: 10:15 a.m. 7-9 years: 10:30 a.m. 10-12 years: 10:45 a.m.
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The Rolla Senior Class and their sponsors participate in the San Antonio Panic Room. They were able to solve the puzzles in the allotted time, and were able to return to Rolla Friday evening. A great time was had by all! Pictured top left to right are Georgina Brown, Gardell Schnable, William Brown (back), Lupita Ruelas (front), Paige Claassen, Allyson
Norton, Carson Milburn, Tayton Wasson and Hope Halstead. Seated in the middle are Deserae Schwindt, Vanessa Reza, Alexis Garcia, Angelina Fosdick, Kelly Schnable, Jessie Slaughter and Henry Wiebe. Seated in front are Tre Tre Cooper and Aaliyah Earl. Photo courtesy of Deserae Schwindt’s Facebook page.
Rolla Revitalization Committee brainstorms The Rolla Revitalization Committee has had several meetings over the past few months, brainstorming ideas that will make Rolla a more inviting place for people to live. The first brainstorming session produced a lot of ideas but there were too many to be feasible in a short amount of time. The next
two meetings narrowed the wish list to the top items. The most important agenda items that the group decided are a day care, more activities with the Rec Commission, such as soccer, more advertisement of what Rolla does offer and getting a grocery store, laundry mat, bar and/or restaurant.
Committees were formed to look into these ideas and subsequent meetings will be held to continue to look into what it will take to bring these ideas to fruition. Meetings are announced via the City of Rolla and USD 217 Facebook pages and public postings.
Worship at Richfield United Methodist Church The Richfield United Methodist Church continues to hold church services every Sunday, with service time 9:00 a.m. Pastor Richard Fitzgerald from the Johnson United Methodist Church is the lead pastor. Lay leaders Cathy Fitzgerald, Linda McMillan and Sam Dunn fill the pulpit on the other Sundays. Services are in the 130 year old building. It is the oldest building in Morton County still used for its original purpose. There is still a bell in the belfry that rings sweetly over the small community. Easter or
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The Richfield United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of Paulette Polmateer. Resurrection Sunday services will be at 9:00 a.m. You are invited to come and
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Community Calendar Thursday, March 29 Junior High StuCo Dance, 7:00 p.m. Sixth, eighth and eleventh grade S.S. State Assessment Elementary Easter Parties, 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 30 Easter Break No School Good Friday Saturday, March 31 Easter Break Sunday, April 1 Easter Monday, April 2 Easter Break - No School Tuesday, April 3 Junior High Track at Rolla,
11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 5 High School Track at Moscow, 3:00 p.m. State Science at Wichita Friday, April 6 State Science Fair at Wichita, 9:00 a.m. State Geography Bee at Salina School in Session Saturday, April 7 Regional High School Band/ Choir Ensambles at GCCC Monday, April 9 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Lady Eagles sweep Southwestern Heights in doubleheader The Lady Eagles opened up their season in dominant fashion Thursday, March 22. The Lady Eagles swept visiting Southwestern Heights in their doubleheader. The Lady Eagles scored 24 runs and held the Lady Mustangs to 5 with a dominating pitching and tough defense. In game one, the Lady Eagles jumped ahead of the Mustangs with a 2-nothing run as freshman Millyzient McClure led off the game with a bunt to get on base and scored on a fielding error after a hit by Laney
Hoskinson. Hoskinson later scored. The Lady Eagles followed that up with a four-run score in the second as Jayden Korf rocketed a double to drive in three teammates for the inning. As the offense took off, three-year starter Meaghan McClure pitched a seven-inning shutout - the first of her high school career - striking out 12 and allowing two hits and three walks. The Lady Eagles wound up winning 9-0 in the first game. In game two, HHS girls saw some of the struggles from last season as the Lady
Jayden Korf lets one fly off her bat during action against Southwestern Height’s Mustangs. She boasted three RBIs last week.
Hugoton High School’s baseball team talks strategy during the game against the SWH Mustangs last week.
Mustangs scored three runs off the bat after McClure allowed a couple of hits and hit a batter. The Lady Eagles scored a run to trail 1-3 after the first inning. In the next inning the Lady Eagles used an aggressive base running scheme to add five runs to push past the Lady Mustangs - and they never looked back. The Mustangs hung with the Lady Eagles for a short time, until the Hugoton team added another five-run inning in the fifth to put the game out of reach and ultimately run-rule the Lady Mustangs in the sixth. Meaghan McClure pitched both games and only allowed five runs for a 2.76 ERA and fanned 20 batters in the two wins. Milly McClure and Hoskinson both led the team with three hits, and Korf joined them as they all contributed three RBI’s apiece in the wins. Milly led the team with four stolen bases and five runs. “It was great to finally get on the field and play,” Coach McClure commented. “The girls were nervous and it showed, but now that we
Marcos Baeza prepares to bat during the game against the Mustangs last week.
have the first ones out we can play more loose. We still have work to do as I felt our hitting is still behind and we made some errors in fielding and on the base paths. Meaghan is looking healthy this season, but still needs to build up her arm strength for innings. It is great to have Milly to help out as she helps offensive stats, and Laney has picked up where she left off last year with her bat. I think we will see a lot of improvement from the team this year as we have more bodies in practice and everyone is pushing each other for playing time.” The Lady Eagles have already matched their regular season total of wins from last year. They have a long week ahead as they have three doubleheaders this week against Elkhart, Sublette, and a tough Liberal team.
Meaghan "Megatron" McClure mows down batters during the doubleheader agains the Lady Mustangs. The Lady Eagles won both games.
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Lady Eaglet Award Winner fifth grader Channing Dillinger, pictured with Varsity girls, gets to announce the fourth inning of the game
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Good Luck on your Spring Sports
Tommy McClure prepares to face his opponent at Kids’ State this past weekend in Topeka.
McClure competes at Kids State Hugoton's kids federation season came to a close after the weekend with Kids State wrestling over the weekend. Hugoton's lone qualifier Tommy McClure competed in Topeka with over 1400 other wrestlers for a chance to come home State Champ. Unfortunately he drew stiff competition and bowed out early after one day of action. "He drew a very tough competitor who had years of experience on him." Coach McClure said. “He drew the
kid he had lost to in Hays who was the second best in the bracket in first round, and then got a kid who was District Champ in his next match. We knew it would be a tough competition, and he trained hard. Coach Shopteese and Coach Reinerio took him to Garden City to work with Greater Gold. He just lost to experience, but now he has this under his belt and he can use it as motivation for next year."
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HHS Softball Varsity & JV DH vs. Thursday, March 29 23 at Home, 4:00 p.m. HHS SoftballBaseball: Varsity JV Changed DH attoLiberal, 4:00pm JV()&(Date 03-21-17) vs. vs.LiberalGoodland (Away) 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, April 6 4:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Baseball Varsity & JV DH vs. HHS Boys Golf Varsity at Lakin, 1:00 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Kismet-Southwestern Heights 6:00pm Baseball: at JV()Home, (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal p.m. (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.Liberal at (Away) 4:00 p.m. HHS Trackvs.Varsity Liberal, 1:30 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) April 9 Friday, March 30 Monday, 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Track Varsity at Ulysses, 3:00 p.m. HHS Baseball JV Doubleheader at Gar7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Tuesday, April 3 Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) den City,(Away) 3:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: vs. vs.Liberal 4:00pm JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) April 10 Tuesday, HHS Boys Golf Varsity atSoftball: Holcomb, 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights 9:00 a.m. HHS Boys Golf (Away) JV at Lakin, 3:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Track JV at Johnson-Stanton HHS Baseball Varsity Doubleheader at 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) County, 3:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Guymon, Heights (Away)4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away)April 12 Thursday, April 5 Thursday, 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Track JV at .Liberal, 1:30 p.m.Baseball: JV() (Date HHS Track JV at Rolla, 3:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Liberal, HMS Track 7/8 vs. Holcomb Middle 4:00pmHHS Boys Golf Varsity at Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 4:00pm Heights (Away) 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western School at Home, 6:00pmHHS Baseball Varsity Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) & JV DH at Friday, April 13 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Goodland, 4:00 p.m. HHS Track Varsity at Elkhart, 3:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm
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NEWS More alternative facts Rolla History from David Stout
Rolla High School prior to 1960. Note the stone wall in front of the school.
Rolla gym, stage and balcony in 1952.
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, March 27 Brown Dupree - $ 2.42 Eagles Landing - $ 2.54 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.53 Thrifty King - $ 2.56 Toot N Totum - $ 2.53 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.43 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 30.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. "The jump at the pump has continued unabated over the last week as oil prices have rallied and the
typical spring fever starts to grip energy markets, causing gas prices to continue to accelerate," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "The Great Lakes led the region as the region cycled one step closer to the final summerspec gasoline in the last week, and with the change, a price rise that was passed on from the wholesale to retail level, pushing their prices to tie for the highest prices in a couple years. Much of the rest of the country also saw prices rise, albeit a tamer rise. As March wraps up, gas prices are going out like a small lion, but there may be a larger lion looming in the weeks ahead. The surge at the pump is by no means over just yet." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.
Last week I explained there was a difference between the contributions of two different Rolla schools’ superintendents. Prof. Veatch concentrated on adding new additions to both the elementary and high schools, leaving the older structures intact, but his successor Gene Atwood focused on remodeling the old. This week we’ll examine Atwood’s cosmetic changes. In the article last week, I included a photo of the original upstairs study hall and library. Gene Atwood remodeled the divider between the study hall and library, combining their functions into one, then moving their functions into one room on the first floor adjacent to his administrative office where typing and driver’s education had been taught. Included in the remodeling was a one-way mirror from his office to the study hall/ library so he could watch what students were doing without their knowledge. (But it didn’t work. If the lights were blazing in his office, we could make him out, peering through the peep hole. Only by sitting in the dark of his office could he monitor us secretly.) The typing/journalism classroom was moved upstairs into the old study hall, and a state-of the art language lab was installed adjacent to the west of it. This language lab included individual booths where students wore ear phones. Likewise, the instructor also wore earphones and spoke into a microphone, monitoring each student privately from the control panel at the head desk. If the TV series
Star Trek had been on the air at the time, we would have thought this lab would have come straight out of the space ship, but the Rolla space lab pre-dated Star Trek by three years. It certainly was impressive. Other changes to RHS included simple cosmetic upgrades. In the photo last week, you may have noticed the stark naked steam radiators under the windows. Mr. Atwood decided to hide their nudity, covering them with attractive wooden boxes and copper - colored grating. Throughout most of the general hallways and classrooms attractive wood paneling was installed. I’m not entirely sure about these other improvements, but if there were any additional oldfashioned desks bolted to the flooring (as pictured last week) in other classrooms, they were ripped out and replaced with new floors and movable desks. Also, if I’m not mistaken, the old original wooden staircase at the west end of the main hallway was replaced with a non-flammable steel and concrete structure. In the attached photo, please note the stucco wall in front of the high school, a wall crowned with rocks. This wall was built on the west and south boundaries of the high school and grade school, and was considered an historic landmark in Rolla by local folks, a landmark which had been there when they went to school, but this was one item which Mr. Atwood wished to change. However, when the Rolla community heard of his intention to demolish the old stucco/rock wall, the citizens
were outraged, and a PTA meeting was called. Although Mr. Atwood promised not to tear down that wall, he did it anyway, hiring Ted Williamson to build an attractive cinderblock wall, a wall which Ted’s own son Rick Williamson attempted to tear down with his Studebaker “Clyde,” as can be seen in the second photo here. Not everything was remodeled during those early years of the 1960s though. For example, what is now the dining room was at that time the original gym, complete with a stage on the north end and a wrap-around balcony on the second floor. In this third photo from 1952, the gym floor is clearly seen, as are two side doors leading up to two side-rooms on each side of the stage. Directly above these two siderooms were two other side-rooms on the second floor, accessible only via the balcony. (The balcony is barely visible in the upper left and right corners.) The
only change made during the early 1960s was a big hole sawed on the stage floor and a trampoline installed. Because the second floor siderooms were accessible only via the balcony, they were very seldom used. However, I had heard of their reputations as being ideal little love nests due to their isolation, as well as the ability for the love birds to easily hear anyone clomping towards them on the balcony. But such utilization wasn’t confined to only when school was in session. Oh no! On the last day of school, some students made sure the window on the east side upper room was unlocked so accessibility was assured for the summer months. Apparently Mr. Atwood dismissed these rumors, believing such activity was, umm, inconceivable, but it seems someone came along later, deciding to put an end to such speculations and to use the space in an alternative way more easily for everyone to stomach.
Rick Williamson’s car “Clyde” plowed into the cinder block wall in front of RHS (original photo can be found on p. 51 of the 1962-1963 Pirate’s Yearbook). Author’s Note: My thanks to Rick Williamson for remembering the existence of this photo, scanning it, and sending it to me.
LOOKING BACK
This photo shows the dirt storm of April 14, 1935 as it rolled into Hugoton during the “Dirty Thirties.” The white house on Jefferson Street in the center shows Mrs. Arthur Cobb is on the
front steps with her son Dean in her arms. They were followed by her son Gerald. Brought in by Curator Stanley McGill of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
Curator Stanley McGill found this article in the Wendell Hubbard Family Collection at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Daylight was snuffed out, with a low key roaring sound and an occasional whistle. Turbulent, frightening, rolling clouds of dust, generally from the northwest, settled their powdery silt over the High Plains of Mid-America. Men, women and children huddled in their homes or in places of business or while visiting with friends. Places of appearance were noted as people moved about in the community with handkerchiefs that were used to cover their faces. Houses were shut tight, and cloth was wedged around doors and windows. Fine silt driven by forceful winds was master in choosing its destiny. It closed the hospital operating rooms, it closed the schools, and it closed many places of business and various shops. The suffering and hardship brought to the inhabitants of the Dust Bowl is almost beyond
fence tops; a motor vehicle caused a dust cloud behind it. The dust storms became frequently bad in 1933, reaching their peak in 1935 and diminishing in occurence thereafter. The storms created a new disease, “dust pneumonia” which resulted in deaths over the areas of the storms in several states. Scores of families left the area after abandoning their farms. Others, who jokingly (though it was no joke) said they were too poor to leave, stayed to keep possession of their land. The heart of the Dust Bowl was Stevens, Grant, Seward, Morton, Haskell, Gray and Stanton counties in Kansas, and Baca County in Colorado, the Oklahoma Panhandle, the north Texas Panhandle and the northeast area of New Mexico. Precautions were taken in every home in the area to stop some of the dust from entering the people’s homes. Windows were sealed by pasting strips of paper and cloth over the cracks. Wet towels, sheets and blankets were hung over doors and windows. Nothing could stop the
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comprehension. These storms on the plains were unbelievable and unforgettable. They came after being aggravated by several years of drought in the early 1930’s. Multiple tons of dust was taken from homes, sheds, and places of business. The sun shone brightly day after day. The clouds appeared and went away. When a shower dampened the countryside, it would bring mud from the sky. Water hoses were guided to flush mud from the walls of buildings and walks. Flowing water cut gullies in the dusted earth of the dry streams. The year, 1935, was a climax to the Dust Bowl storms. There were many storms in the few years before, and the following years brought some, but not of the intensity as those in 1935. Static electricity was high. People hurried for shelter as the black billowing clouds rolled toward them. Every moving thing lifted the dust into the air; a walking man lifted a thin layer as high as his waist; a wagon lifted the dust as high as the
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dust from coming in and peopple shoveled the powdered dust out of their homes and places of business by the scoopful. At one time there were 6,000 people suffering from dust irritation and dust disease. The county health officer, Dr. S.F. Boyce, issued an order to close the schools. The winds blew strong and hard, and when night came, it was a black night with dust drifting about and covering everything. It piled up on the tops of fence posts, settled on roofs, drifted over rows of fencing, buried parked farm machinery, and roads were covered with fine dust and they were rough with ruts being covered. There is a legion of stories which could be told about the “Dirty Thirties.” The versions were many of the frightening, rolling black dusters that covered the plains. The people who stayed and lived through the many devastating storms often reminisce about their experiences. They give thanks often that those days are past.
Thursday, March 26, 1998 A large sink hole appeared at the Chuck and Theo Crane residence located at 723 S. Main Street. It was thought this was probably an old abandoned cistern and the boards that had covered it had rotted and caved in. It measured ten feet across and twelve feet deep. It appeared to have been hand dug. A vehicle was in danger of falling in when it was discovered. The city made quick work of filling in the hole, using twelve yards of dirt to fill it in. Thursday, March 29, 1973 The newest business in Hugoton is T&R Electric Company. The business has two electricians, Frankie Thomas and Mike Rebel running it. Thursday, March 28, 1957 A severe blizzard battered a huge six state area Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 1957 and ended the nine month drought. Schools were closed until the following Wednesday and rural schools until the next week. Moscow, Rolla and Richfield had no electricity from early Sunday morning until Monday afternoon. REA workmen used horses to get to a circuit breaker, two miles northwest of Hugoton. E.M. Gregg, two of his crew, Gene Lamberson and Robert O’Dell and Sheriff Code Hall, left Hugoton 3:00 p.m. Satur-
day going north to the Grant-Stevens County line to bring out a stranded drilling rig crew. Enroute they picked up stranded motorists and pulled out an REA service truck. The group of 18 got stranded and stayed until Monday afternoon at the compressor station in Grant County. Friday, March 19, 1948 Dr. Lamborn, dentist, is modernizing his office by installing a new electric lift shair. (A chair with an elevator.) The new piece of equipment is right up to the minute in efficiency. All that is necessary to raise and lower to the desired position is just to press the button. Friday, March 25, 1938 Four men from Stevens County were picked up by state operatives last week and charged with evading the state tax on gasoline. These men have been making regular trips to the well drips and had been storing the gas in barrels to be used when needed. These same men could be charged with stealing gas as well as using it and evading the state tax. They were each fined $25.00 and costs. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of The Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Stevens County Fairgrounds, Hugoton
TWO BIG DAYS Friday, March 30, 2018 Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m.
This photo was taken in the autumn of 1921. People got together to listen to music even in this era. This is Roscoe Lease, Earl “Red” Massey, Clem Richardson, Gilbert Hicks, Kenneth “Tags” Jennings, Raymond “Jarge” Jennings, Robert The Hersheys by Lillie Hershey White James Smith Hershey and Mary Ellen (Molly) Harlan were born and grew to adulthood in Illinois. My father moved to Nebraska in 1889 to farm. My mother went to Nebraska to marry my father in 1900. Three sons were born to them: William, who died in infancy, James and Harlan. They felt Nebraska winters were too severe so they traveled by train to Oklahoma to join my father’s sister. Homestead land was all taken in this area, so they bought a covered wagon and a team of horses and started north to the panhandle of Oklahoma, called “no-man’s land” at that time. My father’s brother, Elijah, filed three miles north of Hooker, Ok. The claim is still owned by a descendant. Helen Hershey and Grover Hershey filed in Morton County south of Rolla. Helen Hershey was 64 years of age when she came to this new land to homestead with her son. The first year they built a small house, planted and harvested a feed crop. In
Wheaton, Anthony Helfrich, Harry Madden, Robert Horst, Langdon “Shanks” Morgan, Harlan Hershey, Cecil Joslin and James Hershey. Courtesy of Curator Stanley McGill of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
the fall, they stacked the feed near the house and plowed a wide fire guard around it all and then went to spend the winter with Elijah near Hooker. During the winter, there was a prairie fire which jumped the fire guard and burned to the ground the new home and the feed. As true pioneers, they started over come spring. Grover still owns his and his mother’s claims. My parents found land to be homesteaded in 1905 in Oklahoma, the north boundary of which was the correction strip which at this point was a part of Oklahoma, bordering the south line of Kansas. A one-room dugout was constructed with the dream of someday building a house on it. As the family grew, more rooms were dug, but the house was never built. The soil was hard, rain was slight and crops burned, so there was money enough only for necessities. Children born in the dugout were Dale, George, Lillie and Barton. In 1911, we moved into the Maple Leaf neighbor-
hood in Stevens County on a part of the L.W. Parker Ranch. This farm belonged to Mr. Parker’s daughter, Dr. Lottie P. Grage. She had filed on one quarter and bought one. During the next seven years, we were a part of the Maple Leaf Church, school, ice cream suppers, literary society, baseball team, telephone company; in fact, our world was about as big as Maple Leaf community. That is until the United States entered World War I, then our world broadened. The draft took some of the young men of the community, but not many. The first families in the Maple Leaf Community, the Lynches, Parkers and Cunninghams, who came to run cattle, had sons who were married and farming and so were not drafted. The families who came later to cultivate the land had sons who were too young to be drafted. (To be continued next week.) Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.
Time...keeps on ticking...but our deadline is always the same! Monday at 5:00 p.m. The Hugoton Hermes ----- 620-544-4321
Dorman Bolt Bins Metal Wheels 2 - Air Compressors Transmission Jack Brake Lath Plywood Pieces 4x5 White Board
Wagon Wheels Office Supplies Computer JD Planter Boxes Running Boards Trailer Hitches Mowers
Bicycles 2x4’s 2x6’s Misc. Tools Iron Wheels
CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY & FRIDAY UNTIL SALE TIME Disposal Fee On Unsold Tires - Will Sell In Arena At Auctioneers’ Discretion
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Sale Starts At 10:00 a.m., Two Auction Rings start at 11:00 a.m. Wheat Pennies Indian Head Pennies Buffalo Nickels IKE Dollars PEACE Dollars KENNEDY HALF Dollars MORGAN SILVER Dollars 2 Dollar BILLS 89 PROOF SET 94 PROOF SET 88 PROOF SET COKE Items
PINK DEPRESSION GLASS Large Glass Jar Collection of Tea Pots Wood, Baby Cradle Teddy Bear Collection: with Number YEARS Jar of Marbles Jar of buttons COKE Cooker, old Model Cars Model Trains
Model Truck Toys Household Items Kitchen Items Table/Chair Desk/Chair Jewelry Jewelry Case Western Belt Buckles 30 Stackable Chairs Wood, Round Table Books
CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED UNTIL SALE TIME SATURDAY All announcements day of sale take precedence. All items must be out of buildings Saturday night. All items must be off of grounds by April 10 All items sold “as is” unless otherwise stated.
MANY MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE TIME! Auctioneers - Area Auctioneers Clerks - Kiwanis 544-4202 or 544-8985 • Lunch Will Be Served Friday and Saturday by 4-H •
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Community invited to “In Christ Alone” Cantata Moscow Baptist Church, at 2030 Road Y in Moscow, will be performing the Easter Cantata “In Christ Alone” this Saturday evening. The Stevens County community - as well as anyone else who’d like to attend, are cordially invited to join the congregation in a Resurrection Celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Celebration will be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship.
If you can’t make it to the Saturday evening performance, members will also present the Cantata Sunday morning, April 1, during their regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. They also plan to perform at Liberal’s “Easter Afterglow” next Sunday, April 8. You are welcome to call 620-544-5934 for more information about performances.
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Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED The Easter cantata “In Christ Alone” can be experienced Saturday evening at the Moscow Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. It can also be enjoyed at Liberal’s “Easter Afterglow” in Liberal next Sunday, April 8, 2018. Solution to March 22, 2018 puzzle
HELP WANTED: USD 210 is seeking an employee for the grounds department. Job will include mowing, weed eating, setting up fields for sports, etc. Please visit www.usd210.org to fill out an application. (1c13) ---------------
GIN WORKERS NEEDED
Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc9)
MECHANIC NEEDED Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is looking for hard working and dependable individuals to work in our well maintained facilities. Grant County Feeders has positions available for equipment & maintenance personnel in the Yard & Mill Departments. We also have positions open in the Cattle department. Please call Grant County Feeders at 620-356-4466 to inquire about these job opportunities. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and a “Safety First” culture. Come join the team at Grant County Feeders. You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, or apply anytime on the following Web site: www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Premier Alfalfa Truck Driver needed Pick up an application at the Premier Shop or at the office, 400 NW Ave. in Hugoton.
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DOCTORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Ulysses Feedyard and Centerfire Feedyard are hiring Cattle Doctors. Cattle knowledge is a plus. Must be able to administer medicine to cattle. Computer knowledge is a plus. Willing to train the right individual for the job. Competitive wages and benefits available. Logan Thomas 620-575-6702 ULysses Feedyard 1765 E. Rd. 21 Ulysses, Ks. 67880
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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must
Area Supervisor Mike Harris
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 29, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES M. FORD, Deceased (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 16-PR-000032 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 Shirla R. McQueen, duly appointed, qualified and acting Special Administrator of the Estate of James M. Ford, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; the court find the allowances requested by the Special Administrator in closing the Estate are reasonable, should be allowed
and ordered paid; that the proceeds be determined to be distributed as ordered by the District Court in Case No. 2017000007; the administration of the Estate be closed; the Petitioner should be finally discharged as the Special Administrator of the Estate of James M. Ford, deceased; and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before April 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. /s/ Shirla R. McQueen Shirla R. McQueen, Petitioner Shirla R. McQueen, S. Ct. #13079 SHARP McQUEEN, P.A. 419 N. Kansas - P.O. Box 2619 Liberal, Kansas 67905-2619 (620) 624-2548
have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511. Full-time LPN at the Stevens County Rural Health Clinic. Candidate will be involved with direct patient care in clinc with one of our providers. Position includes a complete benefits package. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off. Full-time Housekeepers to work at Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. These positions are 40 hours each week (Noon-8 pm) and include a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.
Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.
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HELP WANTED
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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)
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511 S Washington - Ranch style 3 bed/2 ba, attached garage, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, fenced yard. Fresh paint, move in ready! Call to see this nice property!
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402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!
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420 S Washington- Ranch, two living areas, gourmet kitchen with commercial appliances, attached 3 car garage. Call today to see this lovely home!
1004 S Van Buren - Ranch style, brick 3 bed/2 b, basement, att garage, 40 x 30 det garage, fence, kit, island & appliances, cen H/A. A must see!!! Call today to view this beautiful home!
308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
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516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
FOR SALE HOmE FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) --------------FOR SALE: Bulls for sale. Red Angus and Black Angus 18-24 months old. 620-272-1775. (26c44) ---------------
1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!
ANTIQUE AUCTION
507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
REDUC
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HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 Bedroom/ 1 Bath, 1227 Sq. Ft.
$89,000
Central Air/Heat, 2 Car Det. Garage, Underground Sprinkler System, Sold As Is on a Double Lot
515 E. Eighth
Call 620-544-6818 Charming home with great location. Lots of original woodwork. 4 Bedroom/2 Full Bath Large fenced backyard. All major kitchen appliances included.
1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!
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WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)
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KIWANIS AUCTION
PUBLIC NOTICE
March 30-31, 2018 Turn in your consignments to:
Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club member
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/1 bath farmhouse 7 miles SE of moscow on blacktop Road v. Call 620-598-2318 and leave message. (4p12) Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYmOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
Fenced yard, covered back patio with lights and ceiling fans
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705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
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304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!
LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION: Saturday, April 7, Elkhart City Hall, 9:30 a.m. See list at kscbnews.net. Jim Cunningham. 620-3600249. (4c11)
(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
Countless recent improvements throughout the home -
SOLD
Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available
146 S. Jefferson 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car detached garage
For Sale By Owner
SERVICES OFFERED AvAILABLE FOR HIRE: Swathing machine with experienced hands to run it. No baler. Experience with cotton, feed, wheatstraw, alfalfa, milo and more. $18/acre. Contact John at 620-360-0483. (4c12) --------------
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!
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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212 310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
Affordable Health Insurance Benefits! Less than $80/Month Single Plan Less than $200/Month for Family plan
Consignments due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
609 S. Van Buren St. $95,000 Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of storage and ready for a big family with its 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot with 2 car garage.
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 22, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Unknown Spouse, if any, of Lois J. A. Patterson; Publication; Harry Louis Patterson a/k/a Louis Patterson; Donald Joseph Patterson; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Harry Louis Patterson a/k/a Louis Patterson; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Donald Joseph Patterson a/k/a Don Patterson, Defendants. Case No. 16CV5 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Suit The State Of Kansas, to the above-named defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition has been
filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, in and to: Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Nineteen (19), City of Hugoton, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded Plat thereof
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Church of Christ youth will conduct food drive Wednesday, April 4 The youth of the Church of Christ will take helping others to a new level. The goal, to help children at the New Mexico Christian Children's Home in Portales, New Mexico. It is time for the semi annual food drive for the home and Wednesday evening, April 4, the youth will canvas Hugoton door to door asking for "Just one canned good" (more if you like,) for the children's home.
For those not familiar with the home they are a Christian children's home that takes in children of all ages that have been orphaned, children of broken homes, and children that have immigrated to the US that parents are not able to take care of them. The home started in 1954, services 100 - 125 children each in cottages housing 8 - 12 children each. In addition in 2015 they
Debbie L. Nordling, Agent 617 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 Bus: 620-544-8528 debbie.nordling.c2v4@statefarm.com
set out to add 30 single parent homes called Hope Haven for single parents and their children. Hope Haven has 26 completed homes and will add the next four this year finishing a project
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They are taught life skills that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The Church of Christ appreciates the communities' help in helping with this food drive.
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Top 10 Food Safety Myths We have all heard of the Three Second Rule, and I certainly hope you know by now, that food that hits the floor needs to then hit the trash can. But besides that common myth, that the food is still ok to eat, there are other food safety myths that people believe. The Partnership for Food Safety Education has provided their Top 10 Myths and the food safety truths!
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pork, chicken are grown at the home - children are taught through their 4-H chapter the care of livestock engaging in morning and evening chores feeding the animals and cleaning pens.
Notes from Nancy
APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING
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that they thought would take 5 - 10 years in three years and two months! Each semi-annual canned food drive stocks the commissary for the cottages and Hope Haven. Meat - beef,
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You’re Invited to the HUGOTON LIONS CLUB
EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, March 31, 2018 Parsons Sports Complex (West of the 300 block of Washington)
STARTING TIME FOR HUNTS ~ AGES 0-3 at 10:00, 4-6 at 10:05 & 7- 9 at 10:10 ~ DON’T BE LATE!
Candy and Other Surprises will be Hidden in the Eggs! SPONSORED BY: Citizens State Bank Hugoton Recreation Commission First National Bank of Hugoton Twisted H Liquor Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold Members
I’m sure that no one who regularly reads this column believes any of these myths, but if you know someone who does, you can set them straight! #10 Cross contamination doesn’t happen in the refrigerator, it is too cold in there for germs to survive! FACT: Some bacteria can survive and even grow in cool, moist environments, including the refrigerator. In fact, Listeria Monocytogenes grows at temperatures as low as 35.6° F! In your refrigerator, keep fresh fruits and vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. Clean your refrigerator regularly with hot water and soap, and clean up food and beverage spills immediately to reduce the risk of crosscontamination. Don’t forget to clean refrigerator walls and the undersides of shelves! #9 I don’t need to clean the refrigerator produce bin because I only put fruit and vegetables in there. FACT: Naturally occurring bacteria in fresh fruits and vegetables can cause crosscontamination in your refrigerator. A recent National Sanitation Foundation International* study found that the refrigerator produce compartment was the #1 "germiest" area in consumers’ kitchens, containing Salmonella and Listeria. To prevent the buildup of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, it is essential to clean your produce bin and other bins in your refrigerator often with hot water and liquid soap, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a clean cloth towel or allow to air dry outside of the refrigerator. #8 I don’t need to rinse this melon for safety - the part I eat is on the inside! FACT: Sure you’re not eating the rind of the melon, but there are many ways for pathogens on the outside of the melon to contaminate
the edible portion. A knife or peeler passing through the rind can carry pathogens from the outside into the flesh of the melon. The rind also touches the edible portion when fruit is arranged or stacked for serving and garnish. Play it safe and rinse your melon under running tap water while rubbing by hand or scrubbing with a clean brush. Dry the melon with a clean cloth or paper towel. #7 I eat a vegetarian diet, so I don’t have to worry about food poisoning. FACT: Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but like other foods they may carry a risk of food borne illness. Always rinse produce under running tap water, including fruits and vegetables with skins and rinds that are not eaten. Never use detergent or bleach to wash fresh fruits or vegetables as these products are not intended for consumption. Packaged fruits and vegetables labeled "ready-to-eat" or "washed" do not need to be re-washed, unless something appears suspicious. #6 Leftovers are safe to eat until they smell bad. FACT: Smell is not an indication of whether food is safe to eat! There are different
types of bacteria, some of which cause illness in people, and others that don’t. The types of bacteria that cause food borne illness do not affect the taste, smell, or appearance of food. Freeze or toss refrigerated leftovers within three to four days even if they smell and look fine. If you’re not sure how long leftovers have been in the refrigerator, toss them. If you’re not sure how old a leftover is, remember: when in doubt, throw it out! I realize that there are only five items of this Top 10 List. If you want to know the remaining myths in the list, that you may possibly be believing, look for the conclusion next week. *NSF International serves as a testing, inspection, education, and certification organization in 155 countries around the world. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
Jocelyn has experienced 1,400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Nice work Jocelyn!
Social Security By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City
CONNECTING WITH SOCIAL SECURITY Every day thousands use it will be asked for some personal sentative payee, and fraud. to do business with Social Se- information to identify your- Dial, and listen — what a simcurity. We strive to offer the self, then we will respond to ple way to stay informed. kind of services that meet peo- your request. We will mail you Whether you use our autople’s needs. And sometimes the document or form you re- mated services, speak to a repyou want fast and direct an- quested. It takes less time to resentative by phone, use our swers over the phone. We have use automated services than to website, or visit an office, Social that option. reach a representative by Security wants to connect with You can call us toll free at 1-800- phone on a busy day. you. Connection is a vital part 772-1213. Social Security offers Sometimes, you just need of helping you secure your some automated services that Social Security information today and tomorrow. To conallow people to receive service such as, “What date will my nect with us through our autowithout waiting to speak to a check arrive?” or “What is the mated services, visit representative. The automated SSI program?” Automated http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ services are available 24 hours services feature some informa- agency/contact/phone.html. a day and include some of the tional messages about most popular services that these popular topics. If people need. With automated payment delivery date is services, you can request a the type of info you benefit verification (proof of in- need, when asked “How come) letter, replace a lost SSA- can I help you?” just 1099 (tax summary needed for reply “Payment delivery taxes), request a replacement date.” You will hear a Medicare card, ask for form recorded message statSSA-1020 to apply for help with ing the current month Medicare prescription drug and the future month’s costs, or request an SS-5 appli- payment dates. Other cation for a Social Security card. topics include direct deWhen our automated serv- posit, SSI messages, the ices ask such things as, “How cost-of-living adjustcan I help you?” Just say, “Get a ment, Medicare preproof of income letter” or “Re- scription drug program, place Medicare card.” Next, you tax information, repre-