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Kids run wild during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Park this past Saturday. The event is hosted every year by the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Hugoton Lions
and the Hugoton Recreation Commission. Children from birth through age nine combed the grassy field for colorful Easter eggs Saturday morning.
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Little Diana Fehr stops by The Hermes’ office Monday afternoon to claim the giant Easter basket she won in the annual Hermes coloring contest. Diana won in the three- to five-yearold division. She is the daughter of Jacob and Eva Fehr of Hugoton.
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The annual Kiwanis Sale has earned the distinction of “place to be” over the 49 years of its existence. This past weekend is no
Working in close cooperation, civilian firefighters and Kansas National Guard air crews made significant progress in battling south central Kansas wildfires over the past few days. Four Stevens County volunteers contributed their efforts to fight the fire. Rodney Kelling of Hugoton and Greg Sohm of Rolla were deployed as members of the state incident management team, while Bailey Esarey and Mike Milhon were deployed as firefighters. Rodney served five days, Greg volunteered for four, and both Bailey and Mike fought the fire for two days. Saturday, four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters piloted and crewed by Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment of the Kansas
exception, as hundreds of people gather at the Stevens County Fairgrounds to bid on items in the auctions.
National Guard arrived to assist in fighting the fires. The Black Hawks, each equipped with a 660 gallon Bambi Bucket®, ferried water from local water sources to dump on the flames, as directed by incident management officials. Crews made 68 drops Saturday and another 56 Sunday, totaling approximately 68,000 gallons of water. The crews returned to their home stations in Topeka and Salina Sunday evening. As of Monday, Barber County officials reported the fire at 81 percent containment, an improvement from 31 percent containment Sunday, and 15 percent Saturday. Estimates indicate approximately 300,000 acres total burned in Kansas, more than 270,000 acres in
Barber County alone. No injuries or fatalities have been reported as a result of the fires, but 12 homes have been destroyed-nine in Barber County, two in Reno County and one in Harvey County-along with multiple outbuildings and an unknown number of livestock have been lost. Three bridges and one railroad trestle have also been damaged or destroyed. Damage assessments are just beginning, so totals are expected to change. Barber, Comanche, Harvey and Reno Counties issued state of local disaster emergency declarations and Governor Sam Brownback authorized a State of Disaster Emergency declaration March 23 for all four counties.
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly meeting at the Stevens County Library meeting room March 22, 2016. China Restaurant furnished a delicious Chinese dinner. President Chamber Cathy Walters introduced the new Chamber Director Alisha Owens. Director Owens presided over the meeting. Alisha announced the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce annual ban-
The state requested and was granted a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant for Barber and Comanche Counties. Firefighters, aided by rain and snow in the region, have made significant headway in controlling the Anderson Creek Fire in Barber and Comanche counties. Farm, ranch and industry organizations including Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kansas Livestock Association are focusing their efforts on how to assist farmers and ranchers who have been affected by the largest wildfire in Kansas history. The fire has burned approximately 300,000 acres in southcentral Kansas, taking numerous homes, outbuildings, many miles of fence and an unknown number of cattle. Most Continued to page 8
Stevens County Emergency Management Coordinator Rodney Kelling meets with members of the state’s Incident Management Team at the Anderson Creek-Kansas Wildfire this
past week. Rodney was deployed as a member of the state’s incident management team, along with Greg Sohm. Photo courtesy of the Kansas All Hazards Incident Management Team.
quet is scheduled for Saturday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Stevens County Sheriff‘s Department K-9 Deputy Chris Beltz was the featured speaker. He has been with the sheriff’s department for the past 18 years and as the K-9 handler for the past 17 years. His current police dog is Kleio. This K-9 came from Germany, taking her commands from her handler in German language but she is learning English. At this time Kleio locates narcotics. Eventually she will be trained in criminal apprehension.
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Alisha Owens Chamber Executive Director
Where in the World is The Hermes? The newspaper made it to the Equator in Uganda Africa! Walt and Jenna Beesley took The Hermes on their recent missions trip with Return Hope International. Ask Walt and Jenna about their life impacting experience and to learn more about Return Hope International, visit www.returnhope.com.
Where in the World is The Hermes? The paper traveled across the state of Kansas up to Kansas City, Mo. where over 600 young people from ten states - and a very special guest from Costa Rica - gathered for Leadership Training for Christ over the Easter weekend. Hugoton’s
Church of Christ sent 42 members of their congregation, 16 of whom competed in various events showcasing their Christian leadership skills. The group came home Sunday, March 27 after winning countless awards for their outstanding efforts over the last year.
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Obituaries Nancy Olinger Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Nancy Sue Olinger. Nancy passed from this life Monday night, March 21, 2016 at her residence. She was 80. Born August 19, 1953 at Moscow, she was the daughter of Orval Slemp and the former Leola Henderson. Nancy was a lifetime resident of Stevens County. June 1, 1953, Nancy and Donald L. Olinger were united in marriage in Liberal. Mrs. Olinger was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church of Hugoton. Survivors include her husband Donald L. Olinger of Hugoton; son Chad Olinger of
Emporia; daughter Dawnel Newton of Rolla; her sister Judy Cantrell of Moscow; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many
Dr. Rory Howard other relatives and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jimmy Slemp and Jack Slemp; and two sisters, Gwen Burgess and Marilyn Kapp. A memorial has been established for St. Catherine’s Hospice. Memorials may be mailed to Paul's-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. Mass service was attended Monday morning, March 28 at St. Helen Catholic Church of Hugoton. Burial followed at Moscow Cemetery with Father Francis Khio Nguyen presiding. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.
Death has claimed the life of Dr. Rory J. Howard. Dr. Howard passed away March 21, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was 56. Rory James Howard was born April 22, 1959 at Buffalo, N.Y., the son of Willie James Howard and the former Bernice Smith. In 1984 he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.. Following graduation he joined the United States Army and served until 1992. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Kansas in 1997. In 2006 he rejoined the Army and served as a Physician and General Surgeon at the Bassett Army Hospital in Fair-
Fanny Kagarice April 30, 1912 the seventh and eighth of 16 children were born to George W. Anderson and Ella Mae Wait Anderson in Stevens County. This was Fred and Fanny. Both were lifelong Stevens County residents. Fanny Anderson Kagarice, age 103 years and 11 months, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. Fanny and Oscar F. Kagarice were married July 10, 1935 in Liberal. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Fanny graduated from Moscow High School. Her family was her priority. Survivors are her three daughters, Dixie Nordyke and
husband Clinton of Hugoton, Annette Littell and husband Darrell of Zolfo Springs, Fl. and Linda Crawford of Hugoton; six grandchildren, Tony Littell and wife Tracy of Lake Suzy, Fl., Sherri Ortiz of San Diego, Ca., Stachia Nordyke,
Jan Crawford and wife Dettra, and Chris Crawford and wife Laurie all of Hugoton and Kelly Nordyke of Indiana; ten great grandchildren, Joseph Littell of Lincoln, Ne., Trista Nordyke, Dylan Nordyke, Brock Crawford and Madison Crawford all of Hugoton, Blake Sondergaard of Omaha, Ne., Enzo Nordyke of Lafayette, In., Cora Ortiz of San Diego, Ca., and Kynna Crawford and Kynli Crawford both of Hugoton; and her many other loving relatives. Fanny is preceded in death by her husband Oscar; parents George and Ella Mae Anderson; six brothers, Owen, Deward, Vester, her twin Fred, A.J. and Budd; nine sisters, Murland Crawford,
Iva Groce The death of Iva Quimby Deemer Groce, former Hugoton resident, has been learned. Mrs. Groce passed away on her b i r t h d a y , January 23, 2016 in Largo, Fl. at the age of 76. January 23, 1940, Iva was born in Hugoton, to Harley and Myrtle Quimby. She was the youngest of five children and the only girl. By the age of five, two of her brothers perished in World War II. Iva attended Hugoton public schools and then married Alvin Lee Deemer October 31, 1954. To this union three children were born: Justin, Kristy and Brett. Moving from Crown Point, In. in 1962, the Deemer family made their home in Woodward, Ok. She attended St. John’s Episcopal Church, and was a member of the Woodward Midday AMBUCS and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Iva had many hobbies including sewing, cooking, gardening, listening to music and renovating old houses. Standing only 4’10” tall, she was often seen on a ten-foot ladder single-handedly painting a ten-
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room house. Mrs. Groce frequently coordinated family events between southwest Kansas and northwest Oklahoma, giving the children many fond memories of their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. In 1980, she married Bobby Dean Groce. They lived in the Woodward area until his death in 1996. In Woodward, Iva’s career evolved from working as a cashier at the Red Bud grocery store to bookkeeping for the Leo Smith Oil Company and Restmore Mobile Home Sales. In 1994 she graduated
from Woodward’s High Plains Vo-Tech as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She especially enjoyed working at the Roger Mills Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Ok. After retiring, Iva spent much of her time traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren. In 2009, she moved to Clearwater, Fl. to be with her daughter. Iva is survived by her brother Hobart Quimby of Hugoton; her son Justin Deemer and wife Beverly of Norman, Ok.; daughter Kristy Deemer and fiancé Ray of Palm Harbor, Fl.; son Brett Deemer and wife Melissa of Blanchard, Ok.; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; 11 nieces and nephews; and her many friends. Those preceding Iva in death were her parents; aunt Dollie Perkins; grandson Tyrel Jacob Deemer; three brothers, Leo, Jim and Dennis Quimby; and husband Bobby Dean Groce. Iva will be laid to rest at the South Persimmon Cemetery in Sharon, Ok., with final arrangements pending.
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In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something… not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks. 'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?' She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.' They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said. 'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.' And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still, no desks were in the classroom. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her classroom. The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.' At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) United States Armed Services Veterans, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned. Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedoms you have. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, and to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.' By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is the daughter of a WWII POW. Let us always remember the men and women of our military and the rights they have won for us.
Marie Bucther, Vella Stoops, Deannie Hall, Agnes Allen, Ila Fern Anderson, Avis Curtis, Avanell Gaskill and Inez Ramey; and son-in-law Kenneth Crawford. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, March 30 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton with Pastor Rebecca Davison and Tony Littell officiating. Interment followed at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
banks, Ak. until retirement from active duty in 2012. Dr. Howard then moved to Liberal where he was currently working with Southwest Medical Center as a physician and general surgeon. Mr. Howard was a member of All Nations Church in Liberal. Other memberships include the American Medical Association, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Alaska Trappers Association, Liberal Elks Lodge #1947, Safari Club International, Safari Club – Dallas and National Brotherhood of Hunters. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and National Rifle Association. August 7, 1992, he married Rhonda VanHoose in Denmark. She survives. Other survivors include his two sons, Stephen Howard of Buffalo and Rory Howard II of Liberal; two daughters, Lauren Howard of Buffalo and Deanna Howard of Liberal; his mother
Bernice Howard of Buffalo; six brothers, Alvin Haynie of Buffalo, Ronnie Travis of Columbia, SC, and Willie Howard, Brandon Howard, Tim Williams and Jerome January all of Toledo, Oh.; two sisters, Vivian Duplantis of Buffalo and Diane January of Toledo; his grandchild Keyonnah Howard; mother-in-law Hattie VanHoose of Pine Bluff, Ar.; and brother-in-law Kipchoge VanHoose of Conway, Ar. Dr. Howard was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services were attended Monday afternoon, March 28 at All Nations Church with Pastor Jimmy Holman presiding. Additional services will take place in Buffalo with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal was in charge of the arrangements.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 21 through March 27. Fire Department No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs.
Gladys Schmitt Gladys Grace (Ridenour) Schmitt laid aside the burdens of life to enter the peaceful rest of her Savior on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 22, 2016, aged a courageous 90 years, nine months and nine days.
Flag Day, June 14, 1925, Gladys began life in the loving arms of her mother, the former Irene Elma Wear and father Adam Otto Ridenour, on a farm and cattle ranch upon the banks of the Cimarron River in far northwest Seward County. Riding on horseback to the Ethelton country school as a young girl, she had many funny stories of how she and her brother Richard hauled drinking water to class and shot rabbits for the family dinner on the way home from school. It was during this time she fondly recalled one of her most cherished childhood memories of one Christmas during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. Money for Christmas gifts was scarce, so her brothers mended and polished her brown shoes late Christmas Eve as her Christmas morning gift. She called it her Brown-Shoe Christmas. After her mother began administering the school hotlunch program, Gladys attended Kismet schools. Indeed, as if by kismet, Gladys began working odd jobs in Liberal where her path soon crossed with that of Edward Carl Schmitt, the love of her life and owner of a brand-new red 1941 Plymouth. Gladys said of their courtship, “Ed and I hit it off right away and got married.” That was October 11, 1942. Each June 14 from then on, Edward would
remark, “It’s Mama’s birthday, the flags are flying high!” The couple’s married life began north of Liberal on a farm which Edward, with the help of his brother Lawrence C. “Old Guy” Schmitt, purchased by working for the Works Progress Administration. Soon after marrying, the blessing of children claimed the couple, and by the time she was 30, Gladys was raising six kids. She arose to the challenge of cooking three meals a day for nine (or more) people! As the children grew, activities such as 4-H, Extension Homemakers Unit, and camping trips in the Colorado mountains became normal punctuations to western Kansas farm life in the 1950s and 60s. As motherhood blossomed to grandmother-hood in the 70s and 80s, she found herself busy as ever with 12 grandchildren. She was part of everything from band concerts and piano recitals to swimming lessons and livestock shows. One would be remiss not to mention the wiener roasts she and Ed hosted for the grandkids. Another special grandkid activity of hers was hosting Easter - egg - dyeing parties. Eggs, sloshing and splashing dye, and lots of grandkids. What could go wrong? She and Ed even commemorated their impending fortieth anniversary with the purchase of a new 1981 Plymouth, but in yellow. Finally, with the close of the last century and dawning of the new, her nest grew ever more crowded with the addition of great-grandchildren. As one well acquainted with life, Gladys experienced more than her share of heartache and loss. Her son Lawrence O. Schmitt passed from this life in October 1959. Following this, daughter Betty Irene Schmitt entered rest in May 1969. After 59 years of marriage, Gladys’ one great love E. C. Schmitt crossed into heavenly rest July 4, 2002. Lastly, her eldest son Terryl Keith Schmitt departed earthly life in August 2006. Other loved ones preceding Gladys in death are grandson Matthew
James Schmitt; brothers Jim Ridenour, Walter L. Ridenour, Richard Ridenour, Paul Ridenour and Dean Ridenour; and sister Rosalie Schawo. Left behind to celebrate her life are three children, all of Liberal: son Edward L. Schmitt and wife Luanne, son Dennis G. Schmitt and wife Patricia, and daughter Janet D. Wares; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don Ridenour of Hampton, Va. and Robert Ridenour of Kansas City; and two sisters-in-law, Sue Ridenour and Margo Ridenour. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, March 26 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal. In lieu of flowers, at the family’s request, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 21, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, March 22, 2016 • Eviction, 900 Block of West City Limits, Civil, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of East Third, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, March 23, 2016 • Non Injury Accident, West Fifth and West City Limits, Took Report, Officer Crane Friday, March 25, 2016 • Dog at Large, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Unwanted Person, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman Saturday, March 26, 2016 • Criminal Damage, 600 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • RP of Gun Shots, Northeast Part of Town, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Fedelin Sunday, March 27, 2016 • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson
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Open government training sessions in western Kansas next week
Bidders gather in the 4-H Building during the forty-ninth annual Kiwanis Auction to pick out
their favorite items among all the fantastic “finds”.
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office will offer free training sessions on Kansas open records and open meetings laws in Oakley and Cimarron next week. The schedule for the training sessions is Tuesday, April 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Logan County Courthouse at 710 W. Second Street in Oakley; and Wednesday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in Gray County Extension Office at 17002 W. Highway 50 in Cimarron. Those wishing to attend should register on the
attorney general’s Web site at www.ag.ks.gov or call 785296-2215. The attorney general’s office and the Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government have provided a week of training about open government laws at locations throughout the state for the past several years. But a new law passed last year by the Legislature places formal responsibility on the attorney general’s office to provide and coordinate training on Kansas open government laws. The law also provided
Did you know???
Local auctioneers preside over the sale Saturday at the fairgrounds. Buyers from all
over the state - and even some out-of-state visitors - enjoyed looking over all the loot.
The majority of grass species have chlorophyll to thank for their appealing green color. Chlorophyll is a bright pigment that absorbs both blue and red light especially well. But chlorophyll largely reflects green light, which is why the yards and fields we spend so much time in are green. And chlorophyll does more than influence the color of grass. Chlorophyll also plays an important role in the process of photosynthesis, during which green plants use sunlight to syn-
thesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. According to LiveScience.com, chlorophyll molecules absorb light and then transfer that energy to special molecules that, when stimulated, fire off electrons that produce chemical changes in the plant. That chemical energy is ultimately turned into sugar, highlighting the essential role that chlorophyll plays in lawns’ survival. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
the attorney general’s office with additional authority to investigate and enforce violations of the laws. During this transition, the attorney general’s office is again coordinating a training series with the Sunshine Coalition to include several trainings to take place over the course of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. “Many violations of the law are unintentional and can be avoided through proper training,” Schmidt said. “As we move toward expanded training opportunities and enforcement required under the new statute, I encourage elected officials, public employees and members of the media and general public to attend these trainings to learn more about what is required under these laws.” These training sessions about the Kansas Open Records Act and the Kansas Open Meetings Act will be conducted by attorneys in Schmidt’s office who specialize in open government laws. Panelists will include Kansas Sunshine Coalition members, local government officials and media representatives.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the
second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with
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dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. March 30-31 - Leo’s Sharpening will be next to the fire station from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Look for the red caboose next to the fire station in Hugoton. March 31 - The Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 1 - Leo’s Sharpening will be in Elkhart from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Look for the red caboose! April 2 - Crossroads Volunteer Training and work day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ronnie Delay Arena in Liberal. Crossroads Center, Inc. is a
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
The art of second thought By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau Dear reader, Every Western movie worth watching features at least one full-blown bar room brawl. Such tumultuous scenes are chock full of good guys, bad guys, flying fists and whiskey bottles. Smack-dab in the middle of all this mayhem, there’s always one unlucky cowpoke crawling under the tables toward the swinging doors and safety. After dodging falling bodies, busted-up furniture and shattering glass, he crawls into the dirt street where he checks himself for holes, stands up, dusts himself off and skedaddles down an alley. And so it is with many of us veterans who toil in the word vineyard. Like the cowpoke, some of us have escaped into the street of social media with our finely-honed writing skills intact. I’d say that’s one heck’uva accomplishment, although one rarely recognized or valued. With each passing day it seems less and less emphasis is placed on the written word, grammar and punctuation. We’re all too busy. Not enough time. Include greetings or salutations in Facebook, texts or e-mails? What are they? Where’s the personal touch? Whatever happened to etiquette in written communication? Writing is the art of second thought. What first springs to mind is seldom good enough. The skill of writing lies not in a ready gush of words, but in sifting through them carefully. Sometimes this process is swift. Other times it takes a bit longer. A letter, e-mail or text should be clear, precise, succinct and expressive. Few can decipher one or two letters, hacked-up phrases and excessive punctuation. Choose the best word to say what you want to convey. Never settle for meaningless exclamation points,
bold-faced or underlined words. Select strong sentences. Use the active tense. Avoid passive tense and words that end in -ing. Whenever possible, pick short, one-syllable words. Write with small words - good ones - that say all you want to say, quite as well as the big ones. As I discovered many years ago when I read Joseph A. Ecclesine in Printer’s Ink “There is not much, in all truth that small words will not say – and say quite well. Small words can be crisp, brief, and terse – to the point like a knife. They dance, twist, turn, sing. Like sparks in the night they light the way for the eyes of those who read. They are the graceful notes of prose. You know what they say the way you know a day is bright and fair – at first sight…Small words are gay. And they can catch large thoughts and hold them up for all to see, like rare stones in rings of gold, or joy in the eyes of a child. Some make you feel, as well as see: the cold, deep, dark of night…the hot, salt sting of tears.” In case you didn’t realize it, Ecclesine’s words above were all one syllable – no punctuation, except periods. Vary the length of your sentences. This will give your paragraphs rhythm. Short sentences are likely to be clearer than long ones and easier to read. Keep an average sentence to a length of 12 words or less. Good luck. Write soon. Sincerely, (formal) Later, (informal) John Schlageck John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
non-profit therapeutic riding program for children and adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. No prior experience is required all you need is a warm heart and a willingness to learn. The Ronnie Delay Arena is eight and a half miles east on Road 4 (Bluebell Road) from the six-way intersection on Highway 54. Call Rena Cross, Executive Director, at 6243133 for more information or visit www.crossroadsctr.org for information. April 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. April 5 - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HMS/HHS Link Cafeteria. April 9 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet at the Memorial Hall at 6:00 p.m. April 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. April 12 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Early Childhood Development Center enrollment meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the ECDC’s Hullabaloo Room. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport. April 13 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. April 15 - Russell Child Development Center will present Dr. Tina Payne Bryson at a workshop focusing on the “No-Drama Discipline” approach to relationships. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church, 2720 Campus Drive in Garden City. April 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. May 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room.
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2016-2017 USD 210 ECDC ENROLLMENT NIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 12th at 7:00pm Hullabaloo Room ECDC This is early enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year for any NEW student to the district who will be attending school at the ECDC. Parents who want their child to be enrolled in a USD 210 Preschool, need to take this opportunity to enroll their child if he/she will be 4 years old by August 31, 2016. Parents who want their child to be enrolled in a USD 210 KinderPrep or Kindergarten classroom for the first time also need to take this opportunity to enroll their child. Students must be 5 years old by August 31, 2016, to be eligible for KinderPrep or Kindergarten. Habra pre-inscripciones para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017 para todo aquel alumno NUEVO en el distrito escolar que vaya a asistir a la escuela en el ECDC. Los padres de familia que quieran inscribir a su hijo(a) para Pre-escolar, necesitan aprovechar esta oportunidad si su hijo(a) tendra 4 an ̃os cumplidos para el 31 de agosto de 2016. Los padres d e familia que quieran inscribir a su hijo(a) por primera vez en el USD 210 para KinderPrep o Kindergarten, tambien necesitan aprovechar esta oportunidad si su hijo tendra 5 an ̃os cumplidos para el 31 de agosto de 2016, para ser e legible para KinderPrep o Kindergarten. Traer la siguiente documentacion: Acta de Nacimiento Original, Cartilla de Vacunacion, y Examen Medico Questions please call 544-4334 Cualquier pregunta por favor comuniquese al 544-4334
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Continued from page 1 April 18, 2016 for a week of training. Twenty-five or more Dog and Handler teams will participate in this training. The representative of Seward County Community
College/Area Technical School stopped by to give a list of non-credit classes that are available. The meeting adjourned.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT April is the month for photography. We would like to add to our numbers! If you would like to be included in the Photography Exhibit this year, contact Eunice at the library. We will begin to set up the exhibit Thursday, March 31. LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Stevens County Library accepts applications from citizens interested in serving on the Stevens County Library Board on a continuous basis, whether or not there is a current opening. Applications are kept on file for a period of one year from date of receipt and are considered each time a position becomes available. Applicants may be contacted to discuss the responsibilities of the position and interest in serving. The Stevens County Commissioners affirm appointments based on the recommendation of the current Stevens County Library
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Stevens County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy Chris Beltz and Kleio were the featured speaker/presentation at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week.
Congressman Huelskamp accepts applications for internships Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced Tuesday his offices in Washington D.C. and Kansas are accepting applications for internships in the summer and fall semesters. Kansas offices with in-
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
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You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
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AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
ternship positions include Dodge City, Hutchinson and Salina. Duties will include the following: basic administrative responsibilities, responding to constituent inquires, researching legislation, conducting U.S. Capitol tours (Washington interns), aiding with events, and attending hearings (Washington interns) and briefings. Qualified candidates must be highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to multi-task. Preference will go to candidates who can work 9-5, and Kansas ties are preferred but not required. Internships are unpaid, but course credit is available. All interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to ks01.intern ship@mail.house.gov with the subject line, “Name – Internship Application.” Applicants should indicate their office location of interest in their email. Submitted by the office of Congressman Tim Huelskamp.
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Board. To apply: 1. Contact the Stevens County Library Director at library@stevenscounty library.com or 620-544 2301 or 2. Stop by the Stevens County Library at 500 Monroe, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 3. Download application form from our Web site at www.stevenscounty library.com 4. Mail or deliver completed application in person to the Stevens County Library Director. CIRCLE TIME REMINDER There will be no Circle Time the first week of April. And remember, Circle Time takes a break in May. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. beginning June 7 for Summer Storytimes. NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth Many antique toys can be seen at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The treasured doll and baby basket shown here is one of many dolls displayed. Come to the Museum to bring back memories of days gone by
when we were children. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This antique doll and basket is displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
April Brings.... April is a month of possibilities. The old saying of April Showers Bring May Flowers would certainly be appreciated this month in our dry area. April begins with April Fool’s Day, the perfect opportunity to trick your family or friends with practical jokes at work or home. The first week of April celebrates National Library Week, and the list goes on. But this year the First of April is on a Friday, making it National Walk to Work Day. In 2004, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson declared the first National Walk to Work Day, and with each year thereafter, it would fall on the first Friday of April. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles increasing at an alarming rate, National Walk to Work Day was initiated to draw attention to the need to get out and exercise, and to get in shape. On this day, Americans are encouraged to walk to work. If you can’t walk to work, take a walk during lunch time, or another time of the day. The goal is to walk 30 minutes a day. Health officials are hoping this will encourage people to add a 30 minute walk to their daily lives. Health officials, medical agencies, and medical organizations around the country state that a 30 minute walk will significantly improve your health. The
benefits are many, including lower weight, muscle fitness, less chance of heart disease, less risk of diabetes, and much more. This translates to a longer and healthier life. With the current craze for bracelets that track your steps each day, walking can be a great way to get in that recommended 10,000 steps per day. How far is 10,000 steps? An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile; and 10,000 steps would be almost five miles. A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these people adding steps has many healthful benefits. One of the best parts of walking is that it is free! No equipment to buy, or monthly fees to pay. Just put on some comfortable shoes and get started. There is also an emotional and mental benefit to walking. Find a nice area to see the sunrise or sunset as you walk, or walk around your neighborhood and wave to your neighbors in the yard. My favorite place to walk is the cemetery, it has nice straight roads, it’s quiet, and there’s not a lot of traffic! So, even if you don’t celebrate April 1 by walking to work, consider taking a walk that day. It can be a quick pickerupper and the start of a healthy habit.
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Eagles The Hugoton opened up their baseball Liberal against season Thursday, March 24. The doubleheader started in the warm sun and the second game ended in the chilly darkness of night. And, that was pretty much the way the games went for the Eagles during the two game set. Liberal won the first game 7-3 and walked away decisively in the second game 17-4. In the second game, Liberal had a quick lead of
five runs over the Eagles. Law Greiner pushed the first run across the plate in the bottom of the third inning with an RBI. Later, Tucker Martin had a sacrifice fly to plate another Eagle run. The score after three innings had Hugoton trailing the Redskins by three runs. Then, in the fifth inning, Greiner smashed a two run home run out over the left field fence to pull the Eagles within one run of the Redskins as they trailed by the score of 4-5.
Liberal was not satisfied with the score being that close and went on a scoring tear to distance themselves from Hugoton. After six innings, Liberal was ahead of Hugoton by the score of 12-4. The game ended with the
Redskins besting the Eagles by a score of 17-4. Hugoton will play at Sublette High School in a doubleheader Thursday, March 31. The first game will start at 4:00 p.m.
SPRING SPORTS Law Greiner crouches behind the plate as a Liberal player faces Hugoton’s pitcher Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Colby Korf stands ready to field the ball Thursday afternoon against Liberal. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Bernabe Mendoza throws some heat against the Liberal team Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Tucker Martin prepares to throw the ball back into play. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Hugoton Eagle baseball players watch their teammates swing away at home plate during the recent home game against the Liberal Redskins. HHS’s boys were unable to pull off a win
in the doubleheader. They will travel to Sublette March 31 to face the Larks. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Lady Eagles open season with doubleheader against SWH
Marisol DonJuan prepares to run the bases at the game against Southwestern Heights Thursday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
The Lady Eagles opened their softball season with a doubleheader against the Southwestern Heights Lady Mustangs. Hugoton had a tough afternoon as they dropped both games of the day. In the first game, the Lady Mustangs jumped ahead in the first inning with a four run lead. This was followed by a lone Lady Eagle run to put the score at 4-1 in favor of Southwestern Heights. In the bottom of the third inning, Brecklyn Stump singled up the middle. Then, Meaghan McClure doubled to
push Brecklyn to home plate. The score after three innings had SWH in the lead by the score of 5-2. The bottom of the fourth inning had some more scoring for the Lady Eagles. Hugoton loaded the bases with runners, then Courtney Heckel hit a triple clearing
the bases to score three more runs. Next, Jayden Korf had a hit that batted in another run. The Lady Mustangs were still in the lead by the score of 10-6. During the seventh inning, Megan Cornelsen hit a double off of the fence to add a run batted in for the Lady Eagles. Hugoton ended up
losing the first game by the score of 19-10. The second game was also by Southwestern won Heights by the score of 1710. The Lady Eagles will play their next game Thursday, March 31 at Liberal. The doubleheader will start at 4:00 p.m.
Sports Schedule Thursday, March 31 - High School Softball V/JV at Liberal, 4:00 p.m. - High School baseball V at Sublette, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 - High School JV track meet at Stanton County, 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7 - High School boys’ golf V at
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Laney Hoskinson prepares to hit against Southwestern Heights. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Hugoton’s Lady Eagles meet with Coach Lance Cornelsen during the game Thursday at home against the Southwestern Heights Lady Mustangs. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Jayden Korf gets in a few practice swings before stepping up to the plate. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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HHS JV players split the Southwestern Heights doubleheader Thursday evening, ending the night with one win and one loss. The first game
went to the Lady Eagles 9-5, while the second game went to SWH 5-26. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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HHS Eagle Basketball Post-Season Honors Parker Titus
Great Western Athletic Conference First Team All-League Garden City Telegram All-Area Team Wichita Eagle 4A Division II All-State First Team Topeka Capital Journal 4A Division II All-State First Team Sports in Kansas 4A Division II All-State First Team
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Great Western Athletic Conference First Team All-League Garden City Telegram All-Area Team Wichita Eagle 4A Division II All-State Second Team Topeka Capital Journal 4A Division II All-State Second Team Sports in Kansas 4A Division II All-State First Team
Athletes, coaches, parents and community members gather Monday evening, March 28 for the Winter Sports Banquet in the high school cafeteria. Boys’ and girls’ basketball players, wrestlers, cheerleaders and the dance team were all recognized
by their respective coaches for their accomplishments over the winter season. Congratulations and good luck with your spring sports Eagles! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Sports by Gregg Tanner Stevens County Hospital
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Specialty Clinics Scheduled for April 2016 Wrestling cheerleaders Carly Hittle, Claire Clark and Eva Lamas were recognized at the Winter Sports Banquet. Their coach is Hannah Abernathy. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Great Western Athletic Conference Second Team All-League
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For appointments with: HHS wrestlers Pedro Ordonez, Zayden Littell, Nathan Leininger, Brian Flores and Alfredo Luna display their awards at the Winter Sports Banquet. Coach Greg Salmans is at right. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Dance team members Caitlin Kiley, Jessica Harper, Alyson Kiley, Vallery Persing and Anabel Perez show off their winning smiles at the Winter Sports Banquet. Coach Lisa Rome is at right. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
SPRINGING up this season at
Caring Connections
April 1, kiddos enrolled at Caring Connections will be given the opportunity to weekly Piano Lessons from Mrs. Sherry Kelling while at daycare!
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(Allowing kiddos to get extracurricular without Mom & Dad having to be away from them anymore than they already are!! AND without having to pay anything more,, as the lessons are offered as part of the student’s current tuition ! )
Todd Fulton presents Parker Titus with the Brandon Bulsworth Character Award recognizing his character and sportsmanship throughout the basketball season. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Baby Chick Hatching will begin soon & the Garden Prep is underway! Caring Connections kids are going to learn all about growing this spring! ! We’ll be hatching baby chicken eggs & watch them grow into laying hens to provide us with eggs later down the road.
Cheer Coach Paige Rawlings congratulates the basketball cheerleaders Marissa Shuck, Marlyn Heger, Madison Shuck, Hannah Archuleta and Skylynn Munoz at the banquet Monday evening. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
The kids are also going to get to join Mrs. Emily in a
Garden Growing Adventure from the ground up this spring! ! Stay tuned for adorable tiny farmers market & baskets of veggies they nurtured from seeds to crops!!
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516 Northeast Avenue Hugoton, Ks. State runners-up the Hugoton Eagles basketball team is all smiles at the Winter Sports Banquet Monday night. The team was
coached by CJ Korf, Gentry Slocum and Todd Fulton. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Mike Milhon and Bailey Esarey are deployed as Firefighters to Barber County Friday and Saturday to help contain the Anderson Creek-Kansas wildfire.
Cold Weather Rule ends March 31
The Kansas Cold Weather Rule ends March 31. That means Kansans who are behind on electric and natural gas utility bills will be subject to disconnection of service unless they contact their utility company to make payment arrangements. The Cold Weather Rule, in effect November 1 through March 31 each year, provides protection to residential customers who cannot fully pay winter utility bills from companies under the Kansas Corporation Commission's (KCC) jurisdiction. That protection ends on Thursday. Failure to make arrangements or failure to adhere to an already established payment plan could result in service disconnection. Reconnection may require payment in full. The Cold Weather Rule requires utilities to set up 12month payment plans for customers who cannot afford
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to pay their full bill. As part of this arrangement, the customer must make an initial payment of 1/12 of the overdue amount, 1/12 of the bill for current service, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fees, plus any applicable deposit owed to the utility. The balance will be billed in equal payments over the next 11 months in addition to the regular monthly bill. The KCC adopted the Cold Weather Rule to protect customers during cold winter weather by providing a reasonable and organized method of paying past due and current bills. The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the KCC's jurisdiction. For a complete list of utilities regulated by KCC visit: the http://www.kcc.ks.gov/pi/ju risdictional_utilities.htm. More information about the Cold Weather Rule is available at: http://www.kcc.ks.gov/pi/c wr_english.htm. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at (800) 662-0027.
fences were destroyed in the fire, leaving wire lying on the ground where wooden posts were burned. Ranchers in the area continue tending to the feed and health needs of surviving cattle, many of whom are suffering from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, according to producers and veterinarians. Some were directly injured by fire. Kansas Farm Bureau has created a fire relief site for those impacted and those willing to help. The site, www.kfb.org/firerelief, will connect those donating supplies like fencing, building materials and labor to those in need. This site will enable Farm Bureau to help ensure the resources can be implemented efficiently. Local contacts include Jennifer Theurer in Comanche County, who can be reached at 620-440-9059, and Zel Polf in Barber County, whose contact number is 620-8863316. Contacts at Kansas Farm Bureau include Nancy
Brown, 785-587-6111, and Serita Blankenship, 785-5876150. Anyone wishing to make direct contributions to the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation may send them to Kansas Farm Bureau, 2627 KFB Plaza, Manhattan, Ks 66503, with “fire relief efforts” noted in the memo. All funds collected will be split between impacted counties as directed by county Farm Bureaus. The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) has also been working to assist in relief efforts. Donations to the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) will help to meet the needs of ranchers affected by the wildfire. Funds generated will be used for fencing supplies, animal health efforts and other needs identified by KLA leadership in Barber and Comanche counties. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent to KLF at 6031 S.W. 37th, Topeka, Ks. 66614. Specify the check is for "disaster relief" in the memo line. Online contribu-
tions can be made at http://www.kla.org/dona tionform.aspx. Several members are generously donating proceeds from the sale of animals to KLF for disaster relief. A heifer donated by KLA President Elect David Clawson and Clawson Ranch Partnership will be sold Thursday, March 31 at Pratt Livestock to generate funds for the re-
lief effort through KLF. The heifer will be re-sold several times. In addition, KW Cattle Company plans to donate proceeds to KLF from the sale of lot 21, an Angus bull. The bull sold Tuesday, March 29 at the KW sale near Fort Scott. Submitted by The Adjutant General’s Department and Department of Agriculture.
Greg Sohm of Rolla can been seen in the crowd wearing a yellow jacket. He was deployed as a member of the state’s incident management team.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.91 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.04 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 37.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 26.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has in-
creased 29.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 38.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices March 28 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.28 per gallon in 2015, $3.44 per gallon in 2014, $3.49 per gallon in 2013, $3.73 per gallon in 2012 and $3.45 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita- $1.92 per gallon, up 7.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.85 per gallon; Lincoln- $2.16 per gallon, down 0.6 cents per gallon from last
week's $2.16 per gallon; Topeka- $1.87 per gallon, up 0.6 cents per gallon from last week's $1.86 per gallon. "The rise in gasoline prices comes as refinery maintenance begins kicking into high gear," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "It's not a fun time to be filling up as gasoline prices see their typical seasonal rise. However, this year's jump thus far has seen average prices remain well below year ago levels across much of the nation. As crude oil prices fell gently last week back under $40 per barrel, motorists shouldn't necessarily expect the worst increases to be over just yet.
Until the bulk of refinery maintenance season wraps up in late May, we likely won't see the lower oil prices immediately bring relief to the pump as oil and gasoline inventories continue to move in the opposite direction. Last week, the Energy Information Administration pointed to a huge 9.4 million barrel rise in oil inventories while gasoline inventories fell nearly five million barrels, which points to continued tightness in supply and likely a continued rise in gasoline prices for the time being," DeHaan said. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
Nolan Riley is named “Young Optometrist of the Year” Nolan Riley, son of Alvin and Debbie Riley of Hugoton, was recently awarded the Texas Optometric Association’s “Young Optometrist of the Year” award. The organization recognized Nolan for his devotion to patient care and his dedication to the grass-roots legislative side of optometry. Tommy Lucas, past-president of the TOA, presented Nolan with the award and described him as “. . .a little enigmatic, extremely passionate, and truthfully one of the most brilliant and interesting minds that I’ve come across. Nolan lives and practices optometry in Lubbock, Tx.
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Nolan Riley, right, accepts the Texas Optometric Association’s “Young Optometrist of the Year” award.
STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton ment following. This event is in celebration of their new exhibit of the Dust Bowl House and the eighty-first anniversary of Black Sunday. Please call the Senior Center to have your name added to the list. Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the Senior Center to either paint or participate in the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal mat-
Hugoton Lions Club inducts three new members into the club Thursday, March 24. Beth Settlemyer is the sponsor for the new
ters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Mar. 31.........Sausage Gravy Apr. 1 ..BBQ Chicken Breast Apr. 4 .......................Brisket Apr. 5 .............Sweet & Sour ...........................Chicken Apr. 6.............Ham & Beans Apr. 7 ...................BBQ Beef Activities Thursday, March 31 Exercise..............10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1 Exercise..............10:30 a.m. Bingo .................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Cards & Games.....6:00 p.m. Monday, April 4 Exercise ..............10:30 a.m. Line Dancing ........7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 Exercise ..............10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 Exercise ..............10:30 a.m. Paint.....................1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7 Exercise..............10:30 a.m.
members. Pictured from the left are Lee Reynolds, Sherri Reynolds, Settlemyer and Traci Shields.
WOMEN’S HISTORY AND SOCIAL SECURITY March is Women’s History Month - a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the twenty-first century. Ida May Fuller, born September 6, 1874, was the first American to receive a monthly Social Security benefit check. Along with Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins - who was instrumental in the creation of the Social Security Act - Ida May Fuller was one of the first famous women of Social Security. She received the check, amounting to $22.54, January 31, 1940. Back then, people understood she would be one of millions who would be positively affected by retirement benefits. Seventy-six years after that first check, Social Security continues to play a vital role in the lives of women. With longer life expectancies than men, women tend to live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. With the national average life expectancy for women in the United States rising, many women will have decades to enjoy retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a girl born today can expect to live more than 80 years. As a result, experts generally agree that if women want to ensure their retirement years are comfortable, they need to plan early and wisely. What you can do “The best place to begin is by knowing what you can expect to receive from Social Security, and how much more you are likely to need to enjoy a comfortable retirement,” said Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security’s Acting Commissioner and a Social Security pioneer woman in her own right. You can start with a visit to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator. There, in just a few minutes, you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your retirement benefits. Plug in different scenarios, such as retirement ages or projected earnings, to get an idea of how such things might change your future benefit amounts. You can find it at www. socialsecurity.gov/estimator. You should also visit Social Security’s financial planning website at www.social security.gov/planners. It provides detailed information about how marriage, widowhood, divorce, self-employment, government service, and other life or career events can affect your Social Security. Your benefits are based on your earnings, so you should create your personal my Social Security account to verify your earnings were reported cor-
USDA urges gardeners to “Plant a Window Box of Pollinators”
March 28, 2016 at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) urged Americans of all ages to "Plant a Window Box for Pollinators" by using a new, free online tool available at the redesigned People's Garden Initiative Web site. The new tool allows people to determine which plants will provide pollinator forage based on their zip code. Site visitors can then print out the list of plants to take to their local garden store and grow them in a window box. There is also a virtual window box game. Even a space as small as a window box can help pollina-
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We are providing a ride for anyone who would like to attend the Hawaiian Senior CitProm in Ulysses izen Saturday, April 2. The Junior Leadership is sponsoring this dance along with Bingo and prizes. It is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please call the Center if you would like to ride in the van with us. The van leaves from Hugoton Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, is our annual dance and Bingo Party sponsored by First National Bank. Prizes, admission fee, and food will all be provided by First National Bank. Bob Walter will be providing the live country music. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes until 10:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! We have a day trip planned to Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Ok. Thursday, April 14, 2016, the bus will leave the Senior Center at 2:00 p.m. and arrive at 3:30 p.m. to tour the museum. At 6:00 p.m. we will enjoy a depression supper with entertain-
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tors by ensuring they don't have to fly too far to find food. The interactive People's Garden Web site also includes the popular live USDA "bee cam" which broadcasts honeybee activity on the roof of USDA's headquarters building in Washington, D.C. The new People's Garden Web site is just in time as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack designated April as National Garden Month. "Gardens provide a positive setting for pollinators such as bats, bees, birds, butterflies, beetles, and other animals that contribute substantially to the U.S. economy and play a vital role in keeping fruits,
nuts, and vegetables in our diets," Vilsack said in the proclamation. In addition to the window box tool, the Web site features an interactive map of the more than 2,100 People's Gardens planted since Vilsack launched the effort at the start of the Obama Administration. The new Web site shares People's Garden success stories and numerous resources, from videos to checklists, on how-to create a garden that benefits the community and incorporates sustainable practices. "The Web site's 'Plant a Window Box for Pollinators' tool is a fun way for gardeners
to select native plants for their gardens and, at the same time, help bees, butterflies and other pollinators flourish," said Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Elanor Starmer. The People's Garden Initiative works with agencies and offices across USDA and with federal, state and local partners to start and sustain gardens with the mission of growing healthy food, people and communities. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program oversees the Initiative for the Department. Submitted by the United States Department of Agriculture.
rectly. If you want more information about the role of Social Security in women’s lives today, Social Security has a booklet you may find useful. It
is called Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ 10127.html.
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Call 811 before starting to dig Governor Sam Brownback issued a proclamation declaring the month of April as "Safe Digging Month" in Kansas. The proclamation, in concurrence with National Safe Digging Month, reminds Kansans to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects. The Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas OneCall, the Kansas Pipeline Association, the Common Ground Alliance, and Governor Brownback are encouraging excavators and homeowners to call 811 before they begin digging projects to prevent injuries, property damage, and inconvenient outages. A utility line is damaged by digging once every eight minutes nationwide, and one-third of those incidents are caused by failure of the professional excavator or homeowner to call 811 before digging. When dialing 811, callers are connected to Kansas One-Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of the intent to dig. Calls are
taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requests can also be entered at www.kansasonecall.com. Excavators and homeowners are required to make a request at least two working days in advance of beginning a digging project. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags or spray paint. Once lines have been accurately marked, digging can begin. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. The depth of utility lines varies, and there may be multiple lines in a common area. Some utility lines are buried only a few inches below the surface, making them easy to strike during shallow digging projects. Installing a mailbox, landscaping, putting in a fence, and building a deck are all examples of digging projects that necessitate a call to 811 before starting. Learn more about 811 and
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY S. WILSON, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR08 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Donald Wilson, Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey S. Wilson, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of
court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all property or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of his death which is remaining in the estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Donald Wilson, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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Exercises may ease osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones occuring when a person loses too much bone, produces too little bone or both. Though the disease is most often associated with women over 50, anyone can suffer from osteoporosis, which weakens bones and can make them more susceptible to breaks. Exercise is a great way for men and women to build and maintain strong bones in an attempt to prevent the onset of osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, weight-bearing exercises can help build and maintain bone density. But the NOF notes men and women who have suffered broken bones due to osteoporosis or those at risk of such breaks may need to avoid high-impact weightbearing exercises, which inhiking, dancing, clude jogging, and jumping rope, among others. For those whose physicians who suggest they avoid high-impact exercises, weight-bearing low-impact weight-bearing exercises can help them strengthen their bones. Such exercises may involve lowimpact aerobics and using machines, cardiovascular such as elliptical trainers, stair-step machines and treadmills. Additional exercises that can benefit men and women looking to prevent or combat osteoporosis can be found at www.nof.org. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, April 7, 2011 Wildfire consumed two Stevens County homes near Cave. Myron Cooper and Jerry Stuckey’s homes were both completely destroyed by the fire. The town of Satanta had to be evaculated. A Stevens County fire truck was consumed by the blaze when the transfer case exploded, but there were no serious injuries. Five railroad bridges were consumed in this disastrous fire. Thursday, April 13, 2006 Clint Merritt was hired last week to be the new Hugoton High School football coach and the new weightlifting coach. Merritt is moving to Hugoton from Osbourne. Clint and his wife, Sarah, have an eleven month old daughter. Thursday, April 12, 2001 A tornado crushed a mobile home and related structures belonging to Warren and Barbara Myers of Rolla.
The same storm hit the Sid Thomas farm, damaging grain bins and overturning a Zimmatic sprinkler. Thursday, April 10, 1986 Jeff and Diane Crawford have opened a new business in Moscow, Yardmaster Lawn Service. Jeff said they are about two weeks behind schedule as their second son, Mark, was born April 3. Thursday, April 14, 1966 Fred Hagaman planted his first crop of 1200 Christmas trees and his first harvest will be in four to five years. Fred designed and built his own planting attachment that travels behind a tractor. He plans to plant more trees next year. Fred farms five miles east of Hugoton and is doing his bit to diversity his farming. Thursday, April 13, 1961 Teri Brollier, Moscow senior, received a I rating in State Speech Contest at Hays. This is the highest
This picture shows the Sandbo starter as installed on the Ford touring car at the left. Otis Holman is leaning on his car. He was a salesman for the Sandbo starter. A cable from the wheel on the front of the car was fastened to a pull-lever inside the car. The grip was to the left of the steering column and it was pulled by the left arm. It usually took several pulls before the car would start. The two holes in the radiator
honor given to high school speech students in the state of Kansas. Teri is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brollier. Thursday, April 12, 1951 Pfc. Harold Woolen, in the Air Force at Sheppard Field, will be sent to Keesler Air Force Base at Biloxi, Ms. for a course in Fundamental Electronics. Pfc. Eugene Woolen, his brother, is at Pope Air Force Base in Ft. Bragg, N.C. He states they are to get new locations for their radar sets as the ones they have now have lots of interference from other radar and radio sets nearby. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Woolen. 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.
were the result of hitting some of the trees at the southwest corner of town. The road made a slight bend around the trees. Otis failed to turn the car enough to miss the trees. To the right of Otis is Arch Holman, Joe McCoy, J. J. McCoy, H. B. Moore and J. B. Smith. This picture was made in 1913, just after the railroad came. Taken from the April 4, 1966 edition of the Hugoton Hermes.
Volunteer Kansas offers Seed Grants Volunteer Kansas is offering organizations in Kansas the opportunity to apply for Seed Grants in the amount of $500. Grants are given to help support service projects that will engage volunteers. This is the fifth year Volunteer Kansas has made Seed Grants available. “We’ve found there are times when the absence of a little bit of cash is the only thing standing in the way of a group of volunteers taking on a service project that would greatly benefit others. Volunteer Kansas Seed Grants help get projects started and ready to grow just like the seeds so many of our Kansas farmers use,” said Volunteer Kansas Executive Director Nola Brown. Ten grants will be awarded in May for use before December 31 of 2016. The application process is simple. Organizations interested in applying for a grant should email the following information to contact@volunteerkansas.org by April 17: 1. A paragraph about the organization, including contact information. 2. Up to three paragraphs explaining the project, how volunteers will participate, and who it will benefit. 3. A budget detailing how the $500 grant will be used. Projects chosen for grants require listings as volunteer opportunities on www.volunteerkansas.org. Projects must utilize at least 20 volunteers. Winners are required to post
project photos/videos to the Volunteer Kansas fan page on Facebook or Twitter. #Comeandgiveit The vision of Volunteer Kansas is to move Kansas from the state ranking of number five for volunteerism to number one. “Mobilizing groups of volunteers who wish to do good will help us more quickly realize our vision,” said Brown. “We hope these Seed Grants will bring about some excitement and encourage volunteerism.” Submitted by Volunteer Kansas.
Poppa D Clown for President! Doug, Poppa D Clown, Munsell was elected President of the Wichita Kansas Ringleaders Clown Alley at their March meeting. He will be leading and directing the clown alley in education, recruiting and activities in Wichita and the surrounding communities. Poppa D Clown does children birthday parties, county fairs, community events, school and library programs and parades throughout southwest Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. Look for Poppa D's Eat Right, Exercise and Be Healthy Library Shows in Lakin, Satanta, Kismet, Spearville and Kinsley in June.
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Stevens County ranks second in state SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, recently released their second annual study on property taxes. Stevens County ranked second among Kansas places getting the most ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes, a repeat of their performance in last year's study. In addition to property taxes, the study analyzed the quality of local schools and the local crime rates to see where people were seeing the most value. For a look at how the leaders in Kansas performed, check out the table below: Rank County
Property School Crimes Per Tax Rate Rating 100k People 1 Sherman 1.54% 9.00 247 2 Stevens 1.10% 5.00 400 3 Phillips 1.60% 6.00 396 4 Dickinson 1.34% 8.00 713 5 Coffey 1.25% 10.00 966 6 Washington 1.77% 4.00 437 7 Norton 1.57% 9.00 1173 8 Nemaha 1.25% 10.00 1125 9 Grant 1.15% 7.00 1235 10 Rice 1.58% 8.00 1224 Submitted by SmartAsset.com.
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Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD
544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Local Work Groups The Stevens, Seward, and Morton County Conservation District (SVCCD, SWCCD, and MTCCD) board of supervisors and NRCS will host a joint Local Work Group (LWG) meeting Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at JT’s Grill on Highway 56 and Morton in Elkhart. The purpose of this meeting is to (list agenda items) • Discuss Local Conservation Issues for all three counties • Cost Share assistance for programs • Soil Health issues and concerns • Practices currently using in the Counties and their effects • Any practices needed not currently provided • Any other concerns with Conservation “LWGs are important, because they provide recommendations on local and state natural resource priorities and criteria for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation activi-
ties and programs to the NRCS Kansas Technical Committee (KTC),” said Keri Morris, Supervisory District Conservationist. Responsibilities of LWGs The responsibilities of the LWGs are identified in the USDA Conservation Program Delivery Manual. The LWGs recommendations will be reviewed by the KTC for submittal to USDA agencies. • Ensure that a conservation needs assessment to identify priority resource concerns is developed using community stakeholder input and use the conservation needs assessment to help identify program funding needs and conservation practices. • Recommend the USDA conservation program application and funding criteria, eligible practices (including limits on practice payments or units), and payment rates. • Assist the NRCS and CCDs with public outreach and information efforts, and identify educational and producers' training needs. Membership of LWGs According to Keri Morris, the LWGs should be diverse
and focus on agricultural interests and natural resource issues existing in the community. Membership should include agricultural producers representing the variety of crops, livestock, and poultry raised within the local area; owners of nonindustrial private forest land, representatives of agricultural and environmental organizations; and governmental agencies carrying out agricultural and natural resource conservation and activities. LWGs also take into account concerns of particular historically underserved groups and individuals including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, socially disadvantaged, and limited resource groups. For more information about LWGs, or to become a member, contact your local CCD office or NRCS staff at the USDA Service Center, Hugoton (620-544-2261), Seward (620-624-2421, or CCD-Elkhart (620-6971222). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Kansas NRCS Announces National Conservation Initiatives for 2016 Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces five national initiatives being offered in Kansas through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative, National Water Quality Initiative, On-Farm Energy Initiative, Organic Initiative, and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. While NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of April 22, 2016, to apply for 2016 initiatives funding. Initiatives Overview Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative: NRCS will assist producers in 36 counties to implement conservation practices specifically targeted to improve the lesser prairiechicken (LPC) habitat while promoting the overall health of grazing lands and the longterm sustainability of Kansas ranching. Expired or expiring Conservation Reserve Program fields in permanent cover that may benefit LPC habitat may also be eligible for funding. This initiative will be offered in Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamil-
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ton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, and Wichita counties. National Water Quality Initiative: NRCS will assist producers with addressing high-priority water resource concerns in three watersheds. These include: Big Creek Watershed in Ellis county; Emma Creek Watershed in Harvey, Marion and McPherson counties; and Grasshopper Creek Watershed in Atchison, Brown, and Jackson counties. Ogallala Aquifer Initiative: NRCS will assist producers in 32 counties to implement practices specifically targeted to conserve water in the Kansas Ogallala Aquifer Priority Area. Counties within the Kansas Ogallala Aquifer Priority Area include: Barton, Cheyenne, Decatur, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Harvey, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, McPherson, Norton, Pawnee, Rawlins, Reno, Republic, Scott, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Wallace, and Wichita. High Tunnel System Initiative: NRCS helps producers implement high tunnels that extend growing seasons for high value crops in an environmentally safe manner. High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality and fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment. On-Farm Energy Initiative: Producers work with an NRCS-approved Technical Service Provider (TSP) to develop Agricultural Energy Management Plans or farm energy audits assesses energy consumption on an agricultural operation. NRCS may also provide assistance to implement various recom-
mended improvements identified in the energy audit through the use of conservation practices offered through this initiative. Organic Initiative: NRCS will assist producers with installation of conservation practices on agricultural operations related to organic production. Producers currently certified as organic, transitioning to organic, or producers who are exempt based on the National Organic Program will have access to a broad set of conservation practices to assist in treating their resource concerns while fulfilling many of the requirements in an organic system plan. Eligibility EQIP offers financial and technical assistance to eligible participants to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. Conservation practices must be implemented to NRCS standards and specifications. In Kansas, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers will receive a higher payment rate for eligible conservation practices applied. Information Available For more information about EQIP, or other programs offered by NRCS, please contact your local USDA Service Center or go to the Web site at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov. To find a service center near you, check your telephone book under “United States Government” or on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. For more information from the Stevens, Seward or Morton County areas., please contact the following. Stevens or Morton: 620-544-2261 extension 3 or Seward: 620-6242421 extension 3.
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Kansas Sorghum Producer Delegation travels to China A delegation of Kansas sorghum producers, led by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), traveled to China March 12-19, 2016, to promote coarse grains, assess current trends in the market and assist with rolling out the 2015/16 corn and sorghum harvest quality reports. “Average household incomes in China are growing, and the demand for animal proteins is increasing. These factors, along with limited arable land, create a reliance on imports from countries like the United States,” said KDA marketing director Kerry Wefald. “In 2015, Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses exported more than $403 million or 12 percent of total state agriculture exports to China. Of this total, $269 million were cereal grains.” The group’s visit included briefings from the U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Embassy and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in China along with stops at an agribusiness operation, dairy, feed mill and milk processing facility. These meetings gave the group a chance to learn more about the Chinese market and to establish business connections in China. While in Jinan, Kansas sorghum producers Sarah Sexton-Bowser and Martin Kerschen presented their perspectives on sorghum production during the Council’s rollout of the 2015-2016 corn and sorghum quality reports. The buyers and end users who were in attendance left the seminar with more information about the factors impacting U.S. crop quality, as well as increased confidence in their ability to purchase the quality grain they need from the U.S and from Kansas in particular. “The trade mission articulated the importance of market relationships. We visited several current and prospective sorghum customers. As Kansans we raise a high quality product and appreciation for that quality was affirmed during our conversation,” said SextonBowser, who is also the regional director for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. “Additionally, the trade mission illustrated the vast market opportunities in China. Every visit brought sights of construction and growth. Through investment in relationships our quality sorghum will continue to be valued by Chinese end users.” Kansas is the leading sorghum producer in the U.S. and China is a major market for Kansas sorghum farmers, making exports to China an important opportunity for growth for the Kansas sorghum industry. The KDA
is pleased to work with the U.S. Grains Council on cooperative ventures which can expand these markets for Kansas sorghum producers in the future. The delegation traveling from Kansas included the following: • Lance Russell, Hays, Leadership Sorghum Class II graduate • Nathan Larson, Riley, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission board member • Sarah Sexton-Bowser, Holton, United Sorghum Checkoff Program regional director Martin Kerschen, Garden Plain, United Sorghum Checkoff Program board director • Pat Damman, Clifton, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association & Commission director • Gary Gantz, Ness City, National Grain and Feed Association director • Kerry Wefald, Manhattan,
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Kansas Department of Agriculture director of agricultural advocacy The trade mission was made possible by a State Trade and Export Program (STEP) grant, funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The STEP grant helps Kansas non-exporters get started and existing exporters to export more. Since the grant’s inception in 2012, more than 30 Kansas small businesses have participated and achieved $9.2 million in actual export sales, which supports the KDA’s vision to encourage economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. For more information about the Kansas delegation’s trip to China or about future STEP grant opportunities, contact Kerry Wefald, 785-564-6758 or Kerry. Wefald@agriculture.ks.gov.
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Spring Clean Up Time is coming Spring Clean Up Time is coming to Moscow. There will be three large roll off dumpsters south of The Store starting April 8 until April 25. The small dumpster is for metal. The blue dumpster is for other and the remaining
dumpster is for wood and yard waste. TREE branches SMALLER than six inches in diameter - only - will be allowed. The dumpsters will be labeled. Please put trash in the proper container.
Bridge scores end in several ties Bridge Club met Thursday, March 24 at the Hugoton Senior Center. Donita Graham was the hostess. The outcome was unusual with Donita Graham, Larry Bradford, Judy Hickert and Barbara Maertz tying for high score, and Shirley Rome, Midge Greenwood, Dorothy Hagman and Betty Willis tying for low score.
Many people turned out for the annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday, March 25. The event was wildly popular, and was sponsored by the Moscow Recreation Commission. All the young people brought their Easter baskets to pick up all their Easter eggs.
The unpredictable spring weather cooperated by providing a beautiful afternoon for the hunt. Kids from birth to fifth grade were invited to take part in the hunt. Needless to say, the hunt was a big hit!
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Moscow Recreation sponsored the annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday, March 25. the hunting started at 1:00 p.m. for the one and two year olds. Three and four year old children followed at 1:30 p.m.,
This young lady found lots of Easter eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Moscow City Park.
Maggie, Emily and Ayoub come home to Moscow for holiday
and progressing to the older children at each half hour. The Easter Bunny was on hand to help the little ones and for picture taking. All had a great time on a beautiful afternoon.
Emily White and her fiancé Ayoub Sehlaoui visited Easter Moscow with her parents Tina and Brian White and sister Maggie. Emily and Ayoub are both students at Emporia State.
The Easter Bunny pauses during his many duties to help the youngsters find plenty of eggs.
Buffalo Booster 4-H’ers work concession stand at the Kiwanis Sale
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MHS girls win honors Briannah Davidson, Senior at Moscow High, and Morgan Robson, Sophomore, were selected Honorable Mention to the All-Area girls’ basketball team by the Garden City Telegram.
A few young people wait impatiently for the Easter Egg Hunt to begin and find unusual uses for their baskets - such as a hat!
The Easter Bunny gives this youngster a big hug for luck before the Easter Egg Hunt.
The Buffalo Booster 4-H Club was responsible for the concession stand at the Kiwanis Sale Friday and Saturday, March 25-26. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, chicken and noodles, along with homemade pies, cookies, and brownies were served. The club would like to express their appreciation to all the people who supported them. Members helping at the auction were Eli Penrod, Elisha Staggers, Briannah Davidson, Madelyn Lahey, Morgan Lahey, Maggie White, Isabella Hall, Madison Hall and Jacob Bell. Submitted by Jacob Bell.
Pictured left to right are Buffalo Booster 4-H members Eli Penrod, Elisha Staggers, Briannah Davidson, Madelyn Lahey, Morgan
Lahey, Maggie White, Isabella Hall, Madison Hall and Jacob Bell. Picture submitted by Jacob Bell.
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Kelsi is selected for basketball honors Kelsi Mueller, a member of the Moscow Girls High School Basketball team, has been selected to the All-State Second Team by the Wichita Eagle and also by the Topeka Capitol-Journal. Kelsi was also picked for All-Area Second Team by the Garden City Telegram. Kelsi is a senior.
Homeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens know just how problematic weeds can be. Weeds can make otherwise well-manicured and thriving lawns and gardens appear unhealthy and ill-kempt. But homeowners don’t have to sit back and accept weeds as an inevitable byproduct of warm weather. The following are a handful of ways homeowners can handle weed growth so all their hard work is not masked by unwelcome weeds. • Pull weeds after watering. It might seem odd to water weeds, but watering weeds can actually make it easier to pull them out so they never return. When you pull weeds from soggy soil, you can more easily pull weeds’ entire root system from the ground. That means you aren’t just pulling the stems and leaves, but the entire weed from the ground. • Lay mulch. Mulch can benefit a garden in many ways, not the least of which is helping to prevent the growth of weeds. Mulch prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, helping to prevent the growth of weeds before they
even appear to cause you headaches. In addition, mulch helps soil retain moisture, which benefits plants as summer temperatures rise. • Lay landscape fabric. Homeowners who want to do more than mulch can lay landscape fabric in their gardens as well. Landscape fabric will work in much the same way as mulch, blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds and therefore preventing the weed seeds from germinating. When laying landscape fabric, simply cut holes in the fabric where the plants will be, lay the fabric down and then cover the fabric with mulch. • Plant strategically. How you plant also can help defeat weeds before they ever appear. Speak with your landscaper or a local lawn and garden professional before planting, asking if it’s possible to plant particular plants close together to prevent weed growth. Plants that are planted in close proximity to one another will block sunlight from reaching the soil, which will make it more difficult for weed seeds to germi-
nate. Weeds are a formidable and unwelcome foe to homeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens. But there are several ways to combat existing weed infestations and prevent their return in the future. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Moscow plans city-wide garage sale Moscow will be holding town wide garage sales Aprill 23. Hope to have lots of sales planned to make this a successful day. It would be a good day for clubs and classes to set up to raise money.
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NHS hosts preschool Easter egg hunt and co-hosts blood drive ization, is now sponsored by Rolla Recreation Commission and the Morton County Library. The NHS students help by stuffing the plastic eggs with candy, hiding the eggs for children ages birth through five and not in school, then finally by helping the children find the eggs. Part of the NHS reward for their hard work is they get to help eat the cookies made by the generous people of Rolla for the hunt. Some children, whose parents once hunted eggs at this event, will return year after year to participate. Every child receives a small gift and cookies and a drink for their reward. Both events provide a great service to the Rolla community. Great job, NHS, StuCo and their sponsors, Traci Taylor and John Barrett! Your hard work is greatly appreciated!
When you have great examples such as top administration giving blood, it’s easy to see why the students are so willing! Thank you, Mr. Gardell Schnable, junior high and high school principal. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Sophomore Mariah Mchatton donated for the first time. In the background, senior Panches Maravilla donates again. They make a difference! Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Even paraprofessionals got into the act. Cassie Thrall took time out to donate to help save three more lives! Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Rolla’s National Honor Society has had a busy couple of days. Back to back, they volunteered at two of Rolla’s big spring events. The first event was Wednesday, March 23 when the NHS and the StuCo hosted the spring blood drive for the American Red Cross. The two organizations get together and host a blood drive for the American Red Cross and they create a goal. This year, NHS sponsor Traci Taylor, said they exceeded their goal of blood donations by two units! Several students gathered the courage to donate blood for the first time, boosting the total number of units made. The second event the NHS helped with was the annual preschool Easter egg hunt Thursday, March 24. The hunt, once sponsored by the now-defunct Kayettes organ-
Look who’s new Arianna Janessa joins the Deleon family
Charlotte Wood, daughter of April (Hittle) Wood, finds an egg hidden in the park by the NHS students. Photo courtesy of April Wood.
Babies sometimes arrive early and sometimes they are late. Arianna Janessa Deleon chose to be a bit later than expected, arriving March 23 at 7:35 p.m. She was expected to be a St. Patrick’s Day baby but she wanted to stay warm and safe for one more week! She arrived at Liberal’s Southwest Medical Center, the first child for Adrianna Bucher and Jose Deleon. She was 201/2 inches long and weighed eight pounds and four ounces. She will reside in Liberal. Arianna is the granddaughter of Dan Bucher of Hays and Maria Jimenez of Moscow and Jose and Lorena Deleon of McAllen, Tx. She is the great grand-
lawns and gardens will be most in need of water, so that’s the best time to set sprinklers or grab the hose and get to work. But in many areas, watering between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when summer temperatures tend to peak, can be both wasteful and ineffective. That’s because watering between those hours will cause much of the water to quickly evaporate, robbing lawns and gardens of the water they need to withstand the heat. Homeowners who water when water is most likely to evaporate may feel they need to water more, and that only wastes water. It’s best to consult a local landscaping professional in your area to determine the best time to water each day, but in many regions the best time to water is between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., when temperatures are generally lower, the sun is not at its
peak and winds are not as strong. • Place sprinklers correctly. If you do not have an inground irrigation system and don’t intend to install one, you will likely use lawn sprinklers to water the lawn. When placing these sprinklers, turn them on and then document their trajectory before moving on to the next area. You want to make sure the water from the sprinklers is not landing on sidewalks, patios or streets, especially if your community typically institutes drought restrictions that limit how much you can water. In such instances, you’ll need to make the best use of the water you’re allowed to use, so make sure none of it is watering the driveway. • Let well-fed lawns go dormant during drought. Lengthy droughts tend to be accompanied by water restrictions, and such restric-
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Senior Dalton Dunivent donated for the first time, even though he’s scared of needles! Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
One of Rolla’s new custodians, Annie Klassen, donated blood in honor of her friend, Jill Wolters, from Hugoton. Jill was the recipient of donated blood when complications arose with the delivery of her son in January. Thank you Annie for your kindness and your donation! Photo courtesy of Annie Klassen.
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Arianna Janessa Deleon daughter of Lydia Martinez, formerly of Rolla but now residing in Elkhart. Arianna will be loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Welcome to the world!
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Summer heat can be harmful in various ways. People and pets can quickly succumb to the summer sun, which can cause sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke when people and their animals spend too much time outdoors without adequate protection. Landscapes are also vulnerable to summer heat, which can quickly spoil the most lush lawns and robust gardens. Effective watering can help lawns and gardens withstand summer heat, but improper watering can deprive landscapes of the water they need to survive. Homeowners concerned about their lawns and gardens surviving the summer can take the following approach to conserve water, save money and maintain their landscapes. • Start early. Homeowners may feel that the hottest times of the day are when
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tions can frustrate homeowners who don’t want to see all of the hard work they’ve put in to this point go to waste. But grass that has thus far been well cared for can withstand drought and still recover when rains once again fall and temperatures cool come autumn. If you plan to let the lawn go dormant, keep kids, pets and visitors off the grass, as dormant lawns are highly susceptible to damage. Summer is an enjoyable time of year, but lawn and garden enthusiasts may be concerned for their properties when summer heat sets in. A few simple strategies can help lawns make it through the season unscathed. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
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Whether you are an ardent weather watcher or a casual sky gazer, it’s time for Kansans to begin preparing for any potential severe weather this spring. March is the month when many of our state’s residents begin watching the skies for any potential weather problems. And it’s a good time to begin
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checking your insurance policies on personal property to make sure you have the coverage and information you need. If 2015 is any indicator, Kansans need to be ready. The National Weather Service says there were 126 tornadoes in the state last year, 26 more than the 10-year average. Fortunately,
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 31, 2016) 1t GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS The Kansas Noxious Weed Law K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq requires all persons who own or supervise land in Kansas to control and eradicate all weeds declared noxious by legislative action. The weeds declared noxious are: field bindweed, musk thistle, johnsongrass, bur ragweed, canadian thistle, sericea lespedeza, leafy spurge, hoary cress, quackgrass, russian knapweed, kudzu and pignut. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to every person who owns or supervises land in Stevens County that noxious weeds growing or found on such land shall be controlled or eradicated. Control is defined as preventing the production of viable seed and the vegetative spread of the plant. Failure to observe this notice may result in the County: 1: Serving a legal notice requiring control of the noxious weeds within a minimum of five days. Failure to control the noxious weeds within the time period al-
lowed may result in the county treating the noxious weeds at the landowners expense and placing a lien on the property if the bill is not paid within 30 days. 2: Filing criminal charges for non-compliance. Conviction for non-compliance may result in a fine of $100 per day of non-compliance with a maximum fine of $1500. The public is also hereby notified that it is a violation of the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to barter, sell or give away infested nursery stock or livestock feed unless the feed is fed on the farm where grown or sold to a commercial processor that will destroy the viability of the noxious weed seed. Custom harvesting machines must be labeled with a label provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and must be free of all weed seed and litter when entering the State and when leaving a field infested with noxious weeds. Additional information may be obtained from the Stevens County Noxious Weed Department, 1466 Road 13, Hugoton, KS 67951 or by phone (620)544-2566 or by contacting the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502.
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only 11 of those tornadoes were rated strong (using the EF scale 2-3). But twisters are only part of our potential weather problems. Our statistics at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) have shown through the years that during the spring and summer there is hardly a day when hail damage is not reported somewhere in the state. Factor in the ever-present wind, and our citizens contend with weather problems almost daily from March through August— and sometimes beyond. Our KID staff has come up with the following checklist of questions and statements that consumers and their insurance agents can review for determining whether your insurance is ready for spring weather-related events. Ask yourself these questions: Do you have the right homeowners or renters insurance? Do you know what your policy covers? Is the amount of coverage adequate? Does it cover new additions or recent remodeling? Check all limits, including coverage for contents. Keep your agent’s name and number available and easy to find, and periodically discuss coverage options with him or her.
Know your policy coverage exclusions Not all policies cover the following: Water damage, including flood and surface damage, whether driven by wind or not; backup of sewer or drains; and sump pump failure. These are the most common exclusions. Riders for these situations may be available to add to your existing policy. Also, check your auto policy. Comprehensive coverage (other than collision) usually pays if damage is caused by wind, hail and/or flood. Inventory your personal property KID can provide you with a “Personal Home Inventory” booklet to help you list the contents of your home. Go online at www.ksinsurance. org, under “Finding a Publication,” to print off a personal copy. You can also download the MyHomeScr.APP.book application for your smartphone from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Keep a hard copy of your inventory, sales receipts and video or photographs of your personal property in a secure place outside of your home. Recovering after a storm If you suffer loss or damage because of severe weather damage, follow these tips:
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• Contact your agent and /or insurance company immediately. • Keep a record of conversations with your agent or company. Write down the date and time, the person’s name and a summary of the call. • Make a list of all damaged property, and take photographs / video of it. • Get instructions from your company’s adjuster before calling anyone to repair or replace damaged property. Your insurer’s visual inspection of your loss may be required before claims are paid. • Keep a list of all damaged property with the date, price and place of purchase for the adjuster. Make a copy of the list and all insurance forms you fill out for your own records. Settling your claim If damage from a significant weather event occurs, adjusters will handle the largest losses first, but they should work to handle all claims as quickly as possible. Remember the following: • Be present when your adjuster inspects your property. • Insurance companies will have their own company or hired adjusters who should have appropriate employee identification. Be leery of any public ad-
juster who would charge you a percentage of your claim amount. Public adjusters in Kansas are not permitted to adjust personal homeowner losses. • Beware of questionable or unfamiliar contractors in obtaining repair estimates. If possible, get more than one written estimate, and hire only local, reputable contractors to make the repairs once you get a written settlement from your insurance company. • If you experience problems with your adjustment, you may file a written complaint with KID for assistance. Get help if you need it KID has formed a department Catastrophe Team that will be at affected locations following very severe weather events. But for assistance at any time, call the KID Consumer Assistance Hotline, (in Kansas) 800-432-2484. The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksin sur ance.org or at www.facebook.com/ kansasinsuran cedepartment.
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce salutes Businesses using Volunteers Project Hope provides food for those who need a “hand”
Lions Club members and visitors take time during the September 2015 monthly meeting of the Lions Club to get a picture taken with the
District Governor Fran Smith, pictured in the front row third from the left.
Hugoton Lions involved in community The Hugoton Lions Club is a branch of Lions Clubs International, a worldwide organization devoted to community service with emphasis on sight conservation. The local Club volunteers with the SPOT Pedia-Vision Screening at the Stevens County Health Fair annually. They also hand out candy at the
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Homecoming football games. The Club hosts Basket Bingo, and has a Hunters’ breakfast every year in November. The Lions also host the Lions Club District 17 Peace Poster contest in November for elementary students in Hugoton. The group grills hot dogs in July for the Stevens
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Peace House Ministries offer food, life-skills, Bible studies and residential and non-residential programs to women and children in need.
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Peace House Ministries, Inc. was established in 2000 for women and children in need by Patty Bultman. Volunteers at Peace House offer Bible studies for all ages and one-on-one counseling. They offer life skills coaching and mentoring, as well as feeding over 100 women and children a week. Volunteers offer a residential and non-residential program for those in need. There is a waiting list for this program. They plan to open a thrift shop in the near future. Profits from this venture will benefit the Peace House and its ministries. More volunteers and donations are always welcomed for this worthy project.
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Mosaic is located at 441 N. Industrial Ave. in Liberal. It is a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. Mosaic believes every individual is a person of worth. Mosaic staff members, volunteers and the people it supports work together as partners. It began providing service in Liberal in 1999. Mosiac has agencies in ten states and nine foreign countries. In Kansas besides Liberal there are programs located in Ellsworth, Garden City, Kansas City, Winfield, Pittsburg and Coffeyville. Mosaic provides residential services, case management, day services and vocational services. All services are centered on the core values of integrity, safety, respect and connection. Mosaic’s services are designed to achieve maximum normalization and independence in the community and address residential, recreation, social, religious and personal strengths and needs. Call 620-624-3817 to find out more about Mosaic.
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County Library’s summer reading program closing ceremony. Members also help Hugoton Elementary fourth graders plant trees for Arbor Day. Local Lions also recycle old reading glasses with boxes set up at various locations.
Project Hope moved into their new location at 1042 S. Jackson in June of 2014. Basic food items are available for Stevens County residents who are in need. Those requesting assistance are usually required to prove residency by showing their electricity bill. Project Hope is run with the help of a rotation of local volunteers. Volunteering can be fun and rewarding. Volunteer at Project Hope - you are welcome to work for an hour or a whole morning. Volunteers stock shelves with food, fill boxes, and meet people needing a hand up. If you have a spirit to help, contact Project Hope at 544-2245.
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