The
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
14 pages, Volume 131, Number 14
Stevens County’s Award-Winning Newspaper
Hospital Board hears good news
Hugoton Lions Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt starts off with a blast Saturday morning. Even with the cooler temperatures, lots of children
rushed the Parsons Sports Park to participate in the egg hunt, finding candy and other goodies inside the eggs.
The Stevens County Hospital board met Monday, April 2 for their regular meeting at Pioneer Manor. Board members Sandra Passmore, Johnnie Denton, Patty Lahey and Seth Gillespie were present as well as Diane Mangels, Dave Piper, Linda Stalcup, Kathy Haynes, Jennifer Featherston, Jessica Reinerio, Lynette Hageman, Stacey Helget and Marie Austin. Patty Lahey called the meeting to order in Chairman Kirk Heger's absence. The agenda and minutes for last month's meeting were read and approved by the board. Kathy Haynes presented updated policies
Commissioners hear budget requests The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April 2, 2018 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes were also present. The agenda for the morning included Airport Board at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; SDSI at 10:00; Russell Child Development at 10:15; and Great Plains Development at 10:30. When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking with EMS Director Rodney Kelling. He was talking about what the penalty should be for burning during a burn ban. Amy looked up the resolution for the burn ban that appeared in The Hermes. This is a very serious issue right now with it being so dry. Paul will look into it and get back with Rodney. Rodney brought up the matter of fireworks. People who sell fireworks need to know in advance if they should order inventory or
not. Commissioners said this is very hard to decide so early since there is plenty of time for it to rain and change things. They plan to put this decision off as long as possible. Commissioners realize this is a big deal for big fundraisers and the fireworks show for the Fourth is an important happening. The Airport Board did not come in. Next up was Tony Martin from Road and Bridge. He told of road crossings and some confusing issues he needed to clear up. Tony then reported about Road and Bridge activities. They have been doing some shoulder work and overlaying. R&B will be doing chip sealing in July. Amy reminded the Commissioners of the budget workshop April 23. She is sending a letter out to each county entity. Commissioners suggested she warn the department heads the valuation projection is even lower, so they should all be prepared. Mark Hinde came in to request Stevens County’s continued help in funding the Southwest Developmental
Jayden Burrows shows off her winnings from the 9 to 11 Hermes Easter coloring contest. Congratulations Jayden!! Thank you for entering and thank you First National Bank for being our judges this year.
Services, Inc. He informed the Commissioners longtime board member Verleen Hancock has resigned her position. Her position needs to be filled by a Stevens County resident. Their board meets four times a year and they would appreciate any suggested names. He went over the details of his company’s services provided to Stevens County. He had sent information prior to coming in. Russell Child Development Services was next on the agenda. Their representative, Scott Kedrowski, presented their request for funding. He provided details about what their group provides Stevens County residents. He had mailed an information packet for the Commissioners to look at before he came in. Faye Trent came in for Great Plains Development. She had prepared information binders for the Commissioners to look at. She too was in to request Stevens County continue to be a part of their group with funding. They help provide funding for small business and city
Five Wichita State students were recently chosen to become University Innovation Fellows, a prestigious national program that empowers student leaders and challenges them to be innovative. Among the students is Austin Nordyke. The students will use innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and design thinking to plan strategic priorities to increase campus engagement and to create new experiences for WSU. The five students have recently completed train-
ing, and will begin to work on their own projects to address the issues they see in their community. Sophomore Austin Nordyke, an engineering technology management major, was encouraged by a current UIF to join the organization. After hearing about all the opportunities available, Nordyke decided he wanted to help better his fellow student's experiences at WSU. He hopes to fix what he perceives as a disconnection between the students and faculties' vision for innovation.
"Innovation happens in every discipline that WSU offers, and I want to help highlight those advancements," says Nordyke. This year's UIF program was made possible by financial support from Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Enhancement Scholarships, as well as from KEEN Education Foundation. Gary Brooking, Leticia Britos Cavagnaro, Humera Fasihuddin, Katie Dzugan, Ghanashyam S and Atul Rai have also given tremendous support to each student.
The fifty-first annual Kiwanis Auction sees lots of activity Saturday at the fairgrounds.
Diana Fehr proudly stands with her Easter winnings she won with her beautiful coloring skills in the 6 to 8 age group. Congratulations Diana, thank you for entering The Hermes contest.
The auctioneer gets the bidding going during the annual Kiwanis Consignment Auction Saturday. The two day event is greatly anticipated each year.
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hospital. Lynette said she'd done infection control rounds throughout several departments and reported there were no big concerns. Diane Mangels reported at this time, there are only nursing openings available. She also said the CNA classes are nearing completion and should furnish enough nurses to fill the positions currently available. Stacey Helget reported clinic numbers have gone down for the last month, but they're staying busy. She also reported doctors have actually diagnosed a few cases of the flu this past month, as well as See HOSPITAL, page 3
Nordyke named Innovation Fellow
See COUNTY, page 4
Little Emma Demers poses with her Easter basket she won in the Hermes coloring contest in the 3 to 5 age group. Congratulations Emma, thank you for entering.
for the respiratory department. After furnishing an explanation of several changes to the policy, board members opted to approve her policies as submitted. The changes basically resolve differences between respiratory and other departments or bring respiratory into line with new state regulations. Lynette Hageman was up next, and she discussed sick-time statistics for hospital and Pioneer Manor employees. She reported the HEPA machine has been retrieved and will be useful for construction projects or interim usage. The machine was absolutely free to the
Sports ................................................1B Rolla ...................................................2B Looking Back .................................3B Classifieds ...............................4B-5B
OBITUARIES INSIDE Edward Allen Elvira “Vi” Conant Robert Troy Curtis Iona Davis Rev Mahlon Cochran, Jr.
Abner Delay JoAnne Fitzgerald Kenneth “Jim” Fink Edward Milligan Dorothy Scott
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Elvira “Vi” Conant Death has claimed the life of Elvira “Vi” P. Conant, age 85, of Peoria, Az. Mrs. Conant passed from this life Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home in Peoria. Born July 20, 1932 in Lodgepole, Ne., she was the daughter of Archie Way and the former Tillie Dickenson. Vi grew up in Lodgepole and graduated from high school there. January 24, 1953, she married Milton D. Conant in Lodgepole. Mrs. Conant worked in retail while her children were young. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, playing board games, and treasured time spent with her family. Vi moved to Elkhart in 1995, and then to Arizona in 2013. She was a member of the First Church of God in Elkhart. Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Hoskins and husband Gary of Peoria and Connie Barnett and husband Troy of Elkhart; brothers, Kenneth Way and wife Donna, Mac Way and wife Ruth and Clayton Way and wife Bernita all of Lodgepole; five grandchildren, Tonya Peterson and husband Craig, Nicky Black and husband Adam, Stacy Stroud and husband Bobby, Shawna Martinez and hus-
band Lolo and Amy Brillhart and husband Dusty; and 13 great grandchildren. Vi is preceded in death by her parents; husband Milton in 1995; grandson Jason C. Barnett; great grandson Zalan K. Martinez; sister Gloria Minshall; and two infant brothers. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, March 31 at the First Church of God in Elkhart with Pastor Denny Huebner officiating. Burial followed at the Elkhart Cemetery. Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart was in charge of the arrangments. The family requests memorials be given to the First Church of God in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
JoAnne Fitzgerald The death of JoAnne Fitzgerald has been learned. Mrs. Fitzgerald, age 92 of Liberal, passed from this life Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in Liberal. Born January 24, 1926 in Liberal, she was the daughter of Ernest Boles and the former Vaughn Fankhauser. After graduating from Liberal High School, JoAnne married Bill Fitzgerald in 1946. Billy first caught JoAnne’s eye in fifth grade. Not knowing how to boil water, JoAnne moved to the farm north of Liberal. She was a person of exceptional energy, in addition to raising eight children, she was a prolific artist. Her hobbies included painting, sewing, knitting, bee keeping, raising chickens and birds. She collected Native American artifacts and all manner of dishware. JoAnne was actively involved in Liberty School, 4-H, Five State Fair, PEO and Bridge Club. She was a champion of unique and fun characters such as: Leona Stewart, Dr. Butcher, Burgess Campbell, Mr. Pendergrass and Lorraine Wright. She was painting the last week of her life. Those preceding JoAnne in death were her husband Bill Fitzgerald; daughter-inlaw Elaine Fitzgerald; and brother Paul Boles. Survivors include her
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OBITUARIES Edward Allen Word has been received of the death of Edward William Allen. Mr. Allen, age 96 of Joplin, Mo., passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Born December 3, 1921 in Paden, Ok., he was the son of Fred H. Allen and the former Rosa Holder. Edward grew up in Oklahoma. He worked on the family farm until he served in the United States Army during World War II. April 20, 1942, Edward married Rowena Hoggatt in El Reno, Ok. After his honorable discharge, Mr. Allen went to work for Cities Service Gas Company in 1941 in Drumright, Ok. He worked a number of years at Pampa, Tx. and Ulysses from 1954 to 1960. After a career of 41 years, Edward retired in 1982 in Miami, Ok. In 1988, Edward and Rowena moved to Joplin from Baxter Springs. Edward enjoyed playing golf at Schifferdecker Golf Course. He prided himself in walking the complete course. Edward also bowled for many years with the Prestige League, and was a longtime member of Harmony Heights Baptist Church in Joplin. Survivors include daughter Sue Higgs and husband Carl of Ulysses; son James Allen and wife Anna of Joplin; five grandchildren, Sherry Annis and husband Beaty of Ulysses, Steve Higgs
and wife Bobbi of Ulysses, Chad Allen of Lenexa, Shannon Robbins and husband John of Wills Point, Tx. and Ryan Allen of Dallas, Tx.; 13 great grandchildren; and two great great grand children. Edward is preceded in death by his parents; wife Rowena; brother Isaac Allen; sisters, Ruth Martin and Violet Tiberghien; and granddaughter Shelley Dawn Higgs. Graveside services were attended Saturday afternoon, March 31 at Ulysses Cemetery with Reverend Todd Guinn officiating. Military rites were conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to Harmony Heights Baptist Church or donor’s choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.
Kenneth “Jim” Fink
children, Mike Fitzgerald and wife Annette, Tom Fitzgerald and wife Kathy and Mark Fitzgerald, all of Liberal, John Fitzgerald of Rolla, Elizabeth Harris and husband Mike Vincent of Hays, Martha Fitzgerald and spouse Wayne Pritchard, Marie Sciacca and husband Tom and Alice Fitzgerald, all of Trinidad, Co.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grand children; and sister-in-law Patsy Boles of Liberal. JoAnne is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; brother Paul Boles; and daughter-in-law Elaine Fitzgerald. A private funeral mass took place Monday, April 2, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Memorial donations are suggested to Friendship Meals in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
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Graveside services for Kenneth J. “Jim” Fink were attended Monday afternoon. Mr. Fink, age 84, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. He was born June 14, 1933 in Elkhart, the son of Charles William Fink and the former Leona Laura Schoor. Jim moved to Stonewall, Co. around 1940. He graduated from high school in Colorado. Jim drove school bus for Westin Colorado Schools and helped his father who drove logging trucks in the Stonewall area. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at several bases in the United States, as well as overseas; including Spain, Vietnam, Austria and Africa. Jim returned to southwest Kansas and farmed with his brother and nephew. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling to New Mexico and Colorado, visiting with friends, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his daughters, Holly Bilden and husband Don of Vancouver, Wa., Tammy McMurtry of Mesa, Az., Cindy Radcliff and husband Warren of Vancouver and Penny Fink of Portland, Or.; son Kim Ogle of Mesa, Az.; his brother Harold “Dutch” Fink of Rye,
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Co.; sister Dorothy Farrington of Arlington; his 13 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; son Kirk Davis; brothers, Phillip D. Fink and Robert K. Fink; and sister Charlene Blodgett. Graveside services were attended Monday afteroon, April 2 at Elkhart Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Giddens officiating. Military rites were conducted by VFW Point Rock Post #3162. The family requests memorials be given to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Edward Milligan Former Hugoton resident Edward Charles Milligan peacefully passed away with his family by his side Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home in Garden City. He was 65. Ed was born August 4, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Mi., the son of Donald Andrew Milligan and the former Julia Elaine Todink. Mr. Milligan was a classic car lover and member of “The Old Friends of Southwest Kansas.” He was a McDonald’s Owner / Operator of six restaurants in Southwest Kansas for almost 24 years. Ed was also a lifetime member of the NRA. Ed married his high school sweetheart Oveta Christine (Ourderkirk) Milligan, April 21, 1971. Survivors include his four sisters, Marianne (Milligan) Rehnberg of Miller, Ne. and Janet Chapman and husband David, Sharon Milligan and Kathy Milligan, all of Mt. Pleasant; his three children Christine Greer and husband Richard of Gardner, Tammy Heideman and husband James of Kansas City, Mo. and Jason Milligan and wife Christina of Holcomb; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Julia Milligan; sister Janice Milligan; brothers, George Milligan and James Milligan; his nephew Ronald Burman; and his “favorite” niece Melissa (Milligan) Foreman. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Ed will be laid to rest in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Mi. There will be no calling times. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House of Wichita or the St. Catherine Hospice in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St., Garden City, Ks. 67846.
Abner Delay Friends and family came together over the weekend to remember and honor Abner Delay, age 81, who passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home in Elkhart. He was born July 5, 1936 in Elkhart, the son of Guy W. Delay and Lola M. Kerns. Abner was a lifetime resident and farmer of Morton County. He attended Pleasant Plains School through the eighth grade and then attended Elkhart High School and graduated in 1955. July 31, 1955, Abner married Janiese Martin at the First Baptist Church in Elkhart. Mr. Delay served on various boards which included; District 21 School Board, Morton County Extension Council, Southwest Kansas Farm Management, Farm Bureau, USD 218 School Board, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Abner loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He was always sensitive to others’ needs and would help family and friends at a moment’s notice. deer enjoyed Abner hunting, attending auctions, antique tractors, and camping. He attended the First Christian Church in Elkhart. Survivors include his wife Janiese of their home; sons, Lyle Delay and wife Lea of
Shosoni, Wy. and Leland Delay of Johnson; daughters, Laura Grimes and husband Dwayne of Johnson and Lisa Thomas and husband Matt of Richfield; his sister Lorene White of Elkhart; ten grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Abner is preceded in death by his parents; son brother Delay; Lonnie Wilmer “Dee” Delay; and sisters, Myrna Johnson and Betty Ellis. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, March 31 at the First in Church Christian Elkhart with Pastor Jim officiating. Cunningham Burial followed at the Elkhart Cemetery. requests family The memorials be given to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Iona Davis Moscow resident Iona Davis, 87, passed from this life Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Satanta Long Term Care Center in Satanta. She was born April 8, 1930 at Salem, Ar., the daughter of Ed Hall and the former Martha Johnson. October 16, 1954 she married Harry E. Davis at Clayton, N.M. Harry preceded her in death in 2003. Iona was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and six sisters. Iona was a graduate of Salem High School in Salem. She enjoyed gardening, raising cattle and canning sandhill plums. She played piano, loved music and enjoyed listening to the organ with Mormon Tabernacle Choir
and musicians such as the Oak Ridge Boys. Mrs. Davis also loved to travel; visiting Woodland Park, Co. and Seven Falls many times with her husband. She also enjoyed being with friends and family during the Christmas Season. Survivors include her daughter Terri May and husband Davis of Moscow; two sons, Wayne Davis and wife Tava of Liberal and Dennis Davis and wife Peggy of Moscow; her six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Wednesday at Miller Mortuary Chapel with Larry Bradford celebrating. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the Satanta Long Term Care Center in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks. 679050826.
Dorothy Scott Liberal resident Dorothy Maxine Scott, 80, passed from this life Friday, March 30, 2018 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center in Liberal. Born July 7, 1937 at Liberal, she was the daughter of Newton Wyer and the former Stella Viola Irene Mitchell. February 5, 1955, she married Charles Dale Scott at Raton, N.M., he survives. Dorothy attended Liberal High School. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, watching Wheel of Fortune and reading. She also loved her pets - especially her chihuahua Pogo and spoiling her grandkids! She is also survived by her three sons, Dennis Dean Scott and wife Dorene of Amarillo, Tx., Danny Dale Scott and wife Susan of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Douglas Dudley Scott and wife Janine of Perryton, Tx.; daughter Lisa Lynne Schaffer and husband Shannon of Omaha, Ne.; her four grandchildren, McKenzi Long, Madison Scott, Hunter Winkler and Halton Winkler; great granddaughter Madelyn Jarrett; her three sisters, Betty Noble, Shirley Smith and Tammy Carr; and
OBITUARIES Robert Troy Curtis
three brothers, Francis Wyer, Terry Wyer and Jackie Wyer. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents and brother Laverne Wyer. Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. until service time Thursday, April 5. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at the Tyrone Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers to make memorials to the Great Plains Angels for Animals or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks. 67905-0826. Friends may send condolences to the family through Dorothy's tribute Web page at millermortuary.net.
The death of Robert Troy Curtis is being mourned. Mr. Curtis, age 53 of Greenville, S.C., passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born November 9, 1964 in Liberal, the son of James Robert Curtis and the former Janice Kay Crawley. Troy, a professional opera singer, grew up singing in Elkhart, and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1982. He held a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Kansas. In January of 2003, Troy married Wendy Weiler in Marblehead, Ma. He was currently a realtor for Keller Williams Realty, and was a member of Horizon Church in Greenville. Survivors include his wife Wendy of the home; mother Janice Kay Curtis of Elkhart; brother Michael Todd Curtis of Elkhart; his sister Kelli Tripoli and husband John of Greenville; niece Sofia Kay of Greenville; nephew William James of Greenville; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Troy is preceded in death by his father James Curtis. Graveside services were
Hospital From page 1 many allergy sufferers thanks to the changing spring weather. The board approved the credentialing for radiologist Marcus Kirkpatrick. There are currently 67 residents at Pioneer Manor. Jennifer Featherston said infections have gone down drastically, cutting the use of antibiotics. They also found psychotropic drug usage is also down within the last year. She said the staff is still working to control falls - focusing on improving residents' balance and strength. Jennifer and Linda both said they prefer residents to continue walking so they're more independent, but acknowledged the inherent risks of ambulatory residents.
Linda said they'll be conducting an efficiency study throughout the hospital, after identifying a bottleneck for clinic patients’ test results. She told the board, to comply with PEAK and the "home" atmosphere selected by hospital leadership, all four nurses' stations will disappear. Linda also reported there is one independent living vacancy in Pioneer Manor, and there are only 13 residents in the dementia household - which has capacity for 20 residents. Linda and the board briefly discussed the future of the dementia unit Hugoton offers one of the very few in the area. However, dementia units are heavily scrutinized by the state and there are
currently several unused rooms, so getting rid of the dementia household definitely holds some appeal. Dave Piper spoke about the hospital's financial status, informing the board the accounts payable are all current. Dave said observation is generating 113% more revenue, while ER's revenue is 59% higher. Board members reviewed the ER and on call schedules for April, conducted a ten minute executive session, then adjourned. Their next meeting will be Monday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of the hospital. The public is invited to attend.
attended Tuesday afternoon, April 3 at Elkhart Cemetery with Reverend Terrell Giddens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elkhart High School Music Department for the purchase of choir robes. Memorials may be sent in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Donita Graham claims high score Thursday, March 29, Bridge Club members enjoyed a lovely buffet of refreshments, courtesy of hostess Betty Willis. The players convened at the Hugoton Senior Center for their regular weekly game. Fierce competition was the order of the day, as Donita Graham earned the high score. Dorothy Hagman got second, and Jan Black won third. The Bridge Club meets every Thursday afternoon after lunch at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main. If you’d like to join them, please call Dorothy Hagman at 620544-2945.
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Rev Mahlon Cochran, Jr. Services for Reverend Mahlon P. Cochran, Jr. are planned for Tuesday morning. He was born March 28, 1934 and passed into the heavenly gates March 29, 2018, one day after his eighty-fourth birthday. Mahlon was born in Oakland, Me. to Mahlon P. Cochran, Sr. and the former Etta Mae Hutchinson. He grew up in Weld, Me. and graduated from Dixfield High School in 1952. Mr. Cochran served in the Air Force and is a Korean War Veteran. He attended Southern Nazarene University of Bethany, Ok. and graduated in 1971. He pastored for the Church of the Nazarene in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska. He was a devoted Christian whose main goal was to lead others to Christ. May 23, 1970, he married Freida Anderson at Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Johnson. Survivors include wife Freida of the home; his children, Jeff Cochran and wife Kim of Omaha, Ne., Walter Cochran and wife Tracy of Gardner, Twyla McCurley and husband Eugene of Broken Bow, Ok., and Sarah Armstrong and husband Bryan of Gardner; his six grandchildren, Alex and Wesley McCurley, Trenton and Lindsay Cochran and Savannah and Jack Armstrong; and his brother Henry Cochran and wife Carol of Weld. Rev. Cochran was preceded in death by his father Mahlon P. Cochran, Sr.; mother Etta (Hutchinson) Cochran Olson; stepfather George Olson; brother Theodore Cochran; and infant sister Eva Mae
Police Report
620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, March 26, 2018 • Welfare Check on Dogs, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Dogs Okay, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, Legends Field, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Advised to turn it down, Officer Crane Tuesday, March 27, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Medical Assist, 1700 South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, March 28, 2018
• RP of Loud Music, Lincoln and Sixth, Unable to locate, Officer Crane • Suspicious Package, 200 Block of Van Buren, Checked out okay, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 200 Block of South Jackson, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith Thursday, March 29, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, Parsons Field, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Motorist Assist, 600 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Friday, March 30, 2018 • Puppy at Large, 700 Block of South Harrison, Impounded, Officer Fedelin
• Vehicle Unlock, 1200 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block East Tenth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Saturday, March 31, 2018 • Non Injury Accident, 900 Block of South Madison, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, Fairgrounds, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Served Barking Dog notice, 700 Block of South Madison, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Possible Domestic, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Officer Crane
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Cochran. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10 at Faith Journey Church of the Nazarene, 2920 N. 118th St., Omaha, Ne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to SMA research at www.curesma.org, or mailed to CURE SMA, 925 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, Il., 60007. Reichmuth Funeral Homes and Crematory, 21901 W. Maple Rd., Elkhorn, Ne. 68022 is in charge of arrangements.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 5, 2018) 3t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION TOPEKA, KANSAS To the County Election Officer of Stevens County, Kansas: A Primary Election will be held August 7, 2018. Candidates for the following offices will be nominated by each political party which has qualified to participate in the Primary Election: One candidate for United States House of Representatives, 1st District One candidate for Governor / Lt. Governor One candidate for Secretary of State One candidate for Attorney General One candidate for State Treasurer One candidate for Commissioner of Insurance One candidate for State Representative, 124th District One candidate for Member, State Board of Education, 5th District One candidate for District Court Judge, 26th District, 1st & 3rd Divisions One candidate for County Commissioner 1 District. The following officers will be elected in each political party which has qualified to participate in the Primary Election: One Precinct Committeeman in each Precinct. One Precinct Committeewoman in each Precinct. NOTE: For publication of this notice as it applies to your county, refer to K.S.A. 25-204. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and cause to be affixed my official seal. Done at the City of Topeka this 30th day of March, A.D. 2018.
Thank You FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call
620-272-2360. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. April 2-30 - Photography Exhibit at the Stevens County Library April 8 - Easter Cantata “In Christ Alone” will be presented at Liberal’s Easter Afterglow at New Beginnings Church in Liberal, starting at 6:00 p.m. The event will also feature a full meal - bring the family! April 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office at 6:00 p.m. April 10 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at
the Sr. Center Craft Room at 12:00 Noon. April 9-16 - Hugoton Recreation summer baseball/Softball signups from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. April 11 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. April 13 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. April 16 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. April 19 - Senator Jerry Moran’s staff will conduct open office hours from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. Questions may be directed to Jordan_Langdon@moran. senate.gov.
A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the businesses and individuals who helped make the
2018 After Prom Party a safe and successful night.
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County From page 1 infrastructure. They played a big part in helping Moscow with the project they are doing at this time. Moscow may not have been able to do this project if it were not for GPD. Paula Rowden and Tron Stegman are board members. Tron suggested she get in touch with Hugoton’s Economic Development Director Jan Leonard. She said she would try to meet with him. Commissioners made the motion and it passed to retain membership with GPD. Amy Rich came in to discuss time clock issues and procedures. It was discussed that the staff in each courthouse of-
fice is responsible now for cleaning their own office. Each county entity is responsible for cleaning, or having cleaned, their own premises as well. Robert Lucero, the new person in charge of janitorial duties, will be in charge of the Memorial Hall, the Courthouse and the grounds of the Courthouse and Library. It was decided that if Robert is gone, Amy Jo will be responsible for opening and closing the courthouse. June 28 will be the Budget Hearing at 8:00 a.m. Minutes were gone over and accepted. Meeting adjourned.
NEWS Get ten free shade trees from Arbor Day Foundation National Arbor Day is Friday, April 27, this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual treeplanting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive ten free shade trees. By joining the Foundation in April, new members receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple, and red maple. The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. “These trees provide shade in the summer and vi-
brant colors throughout the fall,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Through the simple act of planting trees, one person can make a difference in helping to create a healthier and more beautiful planet for all of us to enjoy.”
The trees will be shipped postpaid with enclosed planting instructions at the right time for planting in April or May. The 6- to 12inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of
the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE SHADE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Ne. 68410, by April 30, 2018, or visit arborday.org/april.
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You Shall Not Pass This Way Again “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” - Stephen Grellet
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he French-born Quaker Stephen Grellet came to the United States in 1795 after escaping execution during the French Revolution, since he was a member of the King’s guard. Though he was raised Catholic, he was deeply moved by the writings of William Penn, George Fox and other Quakers, and in 1796 he joined the Society of Friends, the official name of the Quakers. The Society of Friends believe that every human being has experiential access to “the small light within” them, i.e., that God is within every human being. They also place emphasis on the “priesthood of all believers,” a doctrine found in the first epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:9). After joining the Society of Friends, Grellet devoted himself to missionary and charitable work and was granted meetings with many rulers and dignitaries. By all accounts he led an exemplary life, encouraging charitable work and reforms in education, prisons and hospitals. He spoke out against what he saw as the evils of his age, such as slavery, and was a man of faith who put his faith into constructive action. Reflect on how you might do more to serve your fellow man and then put your plan into action. Christopher Simon
The annual Easter Egg Hunt heralds the arrival of Easter. Saturday morning the large crowd of kids show their enthusiasm for the annual
event sponsored by the Lions Club as they race to gather as many eggs as possible.
Colyer declares April “Safe Digging Month” Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. 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 Colyer 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 six minutes nationwide, and onethird 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
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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. There is no charge to have utility lines marked. 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 Safe Digging Month by visiting: www.call811.com. More information about Kansas One-Call is available at: www.kansasonecall.com.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Sounds like we are going to have some ups and downs in temperatures this week. I hope you remember your jackets. I’m wishing for some rain to go with it. Next Friday is our chili and cinnamon roll dinner. If you haven’t tried it, this would be a good time to do so. I hope everyone has a good week! Menu Apr. 5 ..............Ham & Beans Apr. 6 ....................Meat Loaf Apr. 9 .......................Goulash Apr. 10 .........Beef & Noodles Apr. 11..Oven Fried Chicken Apr. 12..........BBQ Beef Patty Activities Thursday, April 5 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m.
Friday, April 6 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Monday, April 9 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 Board Meeting.......9:30 a.m. Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.
Gubernatorial hopeful Rick Kloos visits Hugoton as part of tour Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Kloos stopped by The Hugoton Hermes office Wednesday as part of a campaign tour with his wife and youngest son which is his running mate, Nate Kloos.
Kloos has no prior political experience. He is a Kansas native and has lived in Topeka for the past 20 years. He says he wants to bring the power back to the people.
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Rick Kloos and running mate, Nate Kloos, stopped by The Hermes last Wednesday. Rick is running for Kansas governor on an independent ticket with his son Nate as his lieutenant governor.
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The perfect prom conveyance in southwest Kansas? Obviously a John Deere! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Hugoton High School’s Class of 2018 sure cleans up good! The seniors enjoy a lovely evening in the “Moroccan Moonlight” themed prom Saturday, March 24. It was a beautiful evening
thanks to lots of hard work from students, teachers and parents! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
HHS juniors don their finest apparel Saturday evening, March 24 to attend “Moroccan Moonlight”. Students danced the night away, then participated in lots of fun games and activities at the
After Prom Party until the wee hours of Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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After making sure they looked their best for the dance, kids let their hair down at After Prom Saturday night, having a little fun with some props! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Bingo! High school students and their guests enjoy some fun and games at After Prom. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Top 10 Food Safety Myths (Part 2) Last week I started the Top 10 Food Safety Myths provided by the Partnership for Food Safety Education. Here is a continuation of some of the food safety myths people continue to believe, but aren’t necessary true! So let’s continue on. #5 Freezing food kills harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. FACT: Bacteria can sur-
vive freezing temperatures. Freezing is not a method for making food safe to eat. When food is thawed, bacteria can still be present and begin to multiply. Cooking food to the proper internal temperature is the best way to kill harmful bacteria. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of cooked foods. #4 Putting chicken in a colander and rinsing it with water will remove bacteria like Salmonella. FACT: Rinsing chicken will not remove bacteria. In fact, it can spread the raw juices around your sink, onto your counter tops and serving pieces, and onto ready-toeat foods. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry can only be killed when cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature, which for poultry is 165° F, as measured by a food thermometer. Save yourself the messiness of rinsing raw poultry. It is not a safety step and can cause cross-contamination! Always use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of your food. #3 Only kids eat raw cookie dough and cake batter. If we just keep kids away from the raw products when adults are baking, there won’t be a problem! FACT: Just a lick can make
you sick! No one of any age should eat raw cookie dough or cake batter because it could contain germs that cause illness. Whether it’s pre-packaged or homemade, the heat from baking is required to kill germs that might be in the raw ingredients. The finished baked product is far safer and tastes even better! And remember, kids who eat raw cookie dough and cake batter are at greater risk of getting food poisoning than most adults are. #2 Once a hamburger turns brown in the middle, it is cooked to a safe internal temperature. FACT: You cannot use visual cues to determine whether food has been cooked to a safe temperature. The only way to know that food has been cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature is to use a food thermometer. Ground meat should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F, as measured by a food thermometer, to be completely safe. #1 If I microwave food, the microwaves kill the bacteria, so the food is safe. FACT: Microwaves aren’t what kills bacteria - it’s the heat generated by microwaves that kills bacteria in foods. Microwave
ovens are great time-savers and will kill bacteria in foods when heated to a safe internal temperature. However, foods can cook unevenly because they may be shaped irregularly or vary in thickness. Even microwave ovens equipped with a turntable can cook unevenly and leave cold spots in food, where harmful bacteria can survive. Be sure to follow package instructions and rotate and stir foods during the cooking process, if the instructions call for it. Observe any stand times as called for in the directions. Check the temperature of microwaved foods with a food thermometer in several spots. Hopefully this knowledge of what is and isn’t safe will be helpful for each of you as you bust these food safety myths! Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
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By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City
You can check on your Social Security earnings history or manage your monthly benefits online. IT’S NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY MONTH! National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help
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2018 Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Monday 4/9 through Monday 4/16 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily Sign up for the following Leagues Pee Wee Softball – Girls 1st to 3rd grade Junior Fast Pitch Softball – Girls 4th to 6th grade Fast Pitch Softball – 7th grade and up New Baseball Leagues 7/9 yr olds – Machine Pitch 10/12 yr olds – Cal Ripken *Cost $20 for shirt and hat* $25 if needing pants 13-15 yrs. – Babe Ruth $30 for Hat, Shirt and Belted Pants
Youth baseball teams will be reshuffled on a yearly basis due to new leagues being formed
Coaches are needed in most leagues Sign up at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison
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The Coffee House Philosopher By Randy Kilbourne
“The Most Trusted Man in America” Part 2 When Walter Cronkite was tions who bought the games tual name on the air. Thereten years old, the Cronkite for broadcasting. fore Cronkite chose to be family moved from Kansas It was then up to the radio known as “Walter Wilcox“ for City to Houston, Tx. Some of stations to find “creative an- the telegraphed games. the South’s cultural conven- nouncers” such as Cronkite Decades later, when TV nettions of the time shocked the who could do advanced work personality Cronkite was former mid-westerner. The research of the game, and chatting with then-President mistreatment of African inject interesting “filler mate- Ronald Reagan, he discovered Americans was quite disturb- rial” that made the account of President Reagan had done ing, and he received a rather the game sound exciting and the same sort of telegraphed shocking introduction to con- spontaneous. Successfully accounts of baseball games on ventional southern manners done, fans “listening to a radio, and had to get creative when addressing teachers. game” would think the an- any time the wire went down In his first day in fourth nouncer was present at the during baseball broadcasts. grade in a southern class- site of the game, rather than Radio station humor at room, his class was asked to merely reading a telegraphed Kansas City largely took the solve a rather complex math account of the game. (Doesn’t form of pranksters trying to problem which if solved cor- this sound a little like some of get the announcers to broadrectly, resulted in a simple an- the circumstances in the cast something that was swer. Wanting to start out on movie, “The Sting,” starring grossly untrue without any the right foot with new people, Paul Newman and Robert last minute fact checking. Cronkite had dressed for class Redford?) Such pranks might take the in his Sunday best. He enthuFans were generally un- form of putting untrue news siastically held up his hand, aware the announcer was ac- flashes as “FLASH: City Hall is and said the answer was tually present in the fan’s local burning down!” in front of “four.” The teacher’s response city. The system generally h a r r i e d was to tell Cronkite to stand in worked pretty well . . . except announcers during an onthe corner until he could an- for the times when the tele- going broadcast. Cronkite for swer the question properly. graph feed system failed to the first and only time lost his Twenty minutes later he was function for various reasons. job when he over-ruled radio asked again what the answer During such times, it was management during a broadwas. Again he replied the an- expected announcers like cast of news having questionswer was four. And again he Cronkite would “call a time able accuracy. was told to stay in the corner. out” while the feed was being But shortly thereafter, he Later Cronkite learned that restored. But they had to was hired to broadcast live the proper response was “four come up with a few phantom college games in person by ma’am.” plays (i.e. “fake them convinc- WKY radio station, an NBC When he was in high ingly”) to smooth out the network affiliate located in school, he became the editor game’s progress, until the tele- Oklahoma City. WKY radio of the school newspaper. And graph system would be work- was a first-class operation upon graduation he enrolled ing again. This was not too owned by the “Daily Oklahoat the University of Texas at difficult when the wire would man and Times,” which had Austin, but dropped out of act up for only a few minutes. taken note of Cronkite’s crecollege after his junior year. But in one notable instance ativeness in his “telegraphed He then went to work at the during a Notre Dame - South- versions” of college football KCMO radio station in Kansas ern California game, the wire games. City as a sports announcer – was down for a grand total of The radio station felt he dealing primarily with football almost 30 sweat-stained would be perfect in the role of games, and doing some of his nerve-wracking minutes. broadcasting the Oklahoma own “creative telegraphed Left to his own designs as to Sooners football games. play by play.” how to fake out thousands of Cronkite did not want to get In the early 1930's, college radio fans for almost half an back into radio, and consefootball games not broadcast hour, Cronkite coolly made up quently asked for a salary live by the major networks a fictionalized partial game in which was three times larger could be rapidly coded into which the teams went back than his last one, expecting to telegraphed accounts of the and forth between the twenty be turned down. Without hesgames by knowledgeable yard lines without scoring. itation, WKY management sports writers of the time. Then when the telegraph sys- agreed, and wanted to know Then the “almost” contempo- tem came back on line, he what kind of equipment and raneous accounts of the planned to have the teams support personnel (player games could be sold and sent score in quick succession to spotters, etc.) he would need, out by wire to individual sta- make up for the missing ac- and how soon he could start. tual action before the game Despite the new job’s ended. promising beginning, the first To Cronkite’s great relief, game’s broadcast was an unthe wire was indeed eventu- qualified disaster, largely beally restored running before cause a lighted up control the game ended. And he was board didn’t work properly, indeed fortunate that the fic- and the player spotters were tionalized details of HIS in- not at all accurate in providing of the Kansans Can vision for terim game were not widely timely information. Early the education. All of this con- compared with later radio next morning Cronkite was into “Mr. tributes to what makes summaries of the game or the summoned next day’s newspaper Gaylord’s office,” where he Kansas so great.” was told the news organiza“Civic engagement is accounts. Because radio stations tion’s owner had enjoyed the about students sharing their skills and knowledge engaging in telegraphed first broadcast, but he was certhrough actions that im- games were concerned an- tain that certain unspecified prove their communities,” nouncers of such games bugs in it would be worked said Board of Education would develop personal radio out before the next game. As member Jim McNiece, “This followings that might leave usual, Mr. Gaylord was quite award is a great way to honor the station if the announcers correct. To be continued... students who have chosen to changed employers, Cronkite do something with their was not allowed to use his actime that can have a lasting impact on the world around them.” In order to qualify for nomination for this award, students are required to volunteer their time to help those in need at a nonprofit, community organization, faith-based organization, business, school or national service program. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 30. Nominations can be submitted through the following link: https://goo.gl/ forms/F5VklxKNJbvFF9Ql2.
Nominations sought for Community Service Award Governor Jeff Colyer this week announced the start of accepting nominations for the Governor’s Community Service Award. Govenor Colyer, in association with the Kansas Volunteer Commission, is recognizing the hard work and selfless service of Kansas high school students through this award. Starting today, teachers, counselors and administrators can nominate both a junior and senior from their school who have displayed a dedicated commitment to serving his or her community. One junior and one senior from each nominating school will be selected to receive this award. Last year, 55 students received the award from over 40 Kansas communities. “We have so many exceptional students across our state who are doing a great deal to help in their community and striving to make a difference where they live,” said Governor Colyer, “This award delivers a powerful message to encourage other students to take action. I believe students who possess such dedication to giving back deserve our gratitude.” “I applaud Governor Colyer’s commitment to recognizing Kansas students who are giving back to their communities,” said Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson, “Teaching our students to be good citizens builds strong communities and is a critical piece
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KWPT approved the recommendations for the 2018-2019 deer season dates during the public hearing in Topeka.
Kansas’ 2018-2019 Deer Seasons is set The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission approved recommendations for the 2018-2019 deer season dates during the public hearing portion of the March 22 meeting in Topeka. Commissioners voted unanimously in favor the following seasons: September 8-16, 2018 youth and hunters with disabilities; September 17-30, 2018 - muzzleloader; September 17-December 31, 2018 - archery; October 6-8, 2018 - pre-rut firearm whitetail antlerless-only; and November 28-December 9, 2018 - firearm. Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearm seasons will be open January 1, 2019 in Deer Management Units (DMU) 6, 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17; January 1-6, 2019 in DMUs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13 and 14; January
1-13, 2019 in DMUs 10A, 12, 15 and 19; and January 1431, 2019 whitetail antlerlessonly archery in DMU 19. Commissioners also heard Secretary’s Orders for 2018 deer season permit quotas, which remain largely unchanged from the previous season. While hunters may notice an increase or decrease in the number of available nonresident deer permits in select units – in response to required adjustment factors such as demand and population trends – there will be no net increase in the total number of nonresident permits available for the coming season. The next KWPT Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Memorial Building, 101 South Lincoln, in Chanute.
The Ogallala Aquifer Summit will bring together wateruse decision makers in Garden City, April 9-10 from all eight states in the Ogallala region: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. Summit participants will be discussing current management and policy best practices as well as exploring interstate approaches to managing the aquifer for the long-term benefit of the region’s communities and the ag industry. “The importance of groundwater used for irrigated agriculture in the Ogallala Aquifer Region cannot be overstated,” said Tracy Streeter, Director of the Kansas Water Office. “We’ve recognized through our work on implementing Kansas' Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply that we needed to bring together water management leaders including producers, commodity and tech leaders, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders from across the Ogallala region to share and exchange valuable expertise.” Logistical support for the Ogallala Summit has been provided by the USDA-NIFAfunded Ogallala Water Coordinated Agriculture Project
(CAP) in partnership with the Kansas Water Office. Additional support in planning this event has been provided by individuals from all eight Ogallala states. Visit the Ogallala Water CAP Web site to see a detailed agenda and access online registration. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 5. “Policy and decisions about water management are often made at the local or regional level within states,” said Meagan Schipanski, assistant professor at Colorado State University and co-director of the Ogallala Water CAP. “This Summit will cover emerging innovations, research, and policies and help identify opportunities for working together across state lines to help address the water-related challenges facing this region.” The Summit will take place over two half-days, the afternoon of April 9 and the morning of April 10, and includes a social the evening of April 9 that will feature producers involved with Kansas’ Water Technology Farm program. This event is open to credentialed members of the media. Please RSVP to Katie.ingels@kwo.ks.gov.
Directors has also approved the retirement of equities totaling $2,600,000. This represents 100% payment of equities for any patron who is 65 years and older as of December 31, 2017 as well as the payout of all non-stock revolving equity issued through 1998. Those members reaching the 65 year of age criteria are presently being retired at 100% cash each year thereafter. Skyland
Co-op is on a twenty-year equity revolvement. Over $8,000,000 will be disbursed to members, and over $4,500,000 of that will be paid out in cash. The fiscal year ending January 31, 2018 represents the first full year after the Johnson Cooperative Grain Company, Syracuse Cooperative Exchange, and the Cairo Cooperative Equity Exchange merged to form Skyland Co-
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by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Alfalfa Weevil Scouting and Control Alfalfa growers in southwest Kansas know alfalfa weevil and clover leaf weevil are perennial pests to be dealt with each spring. Left unchecked, defoliation of the first cutting can be severe. Alfalfa and clover leaf weevils lay their eggs primarily in the fall, however eggs may be laid in the winter months and spring as well. The eggs are laid inside stems, usually in groups of five to 25. Adult females are capable of producing from 800 to 2,000 eggs each. Development occurs at temperatures above 48 degrees F, even in the winter. Eggs hatch in the spring once about 300 degree days have occurred since the eggs were laid (which includes degree days accumulated in the fall). Once hatched the larvae will be tiny and yellowish to light green in color with black heads and a white stripe down the center of the body. The small larvae can be found in the terminal buds at the ends of the alfalfa stems. At this stage there is little distinction between alfalfa and clover leaf weevil. Later on differences will be able to be seen. As the young larvae begin to feed, pin holes will be visible in the leaves. As the larvae mature the feeding will intensify and entire leaves may stripped to the veins. Left unchecked, the majority of the leaf tissue on the plant may be consumed. As the larvae of both weevil species mature, they will develop through three to four instar stages, darkening in color as they develop. The light colored stripe down their backs will be plainly visible. Clover leaf weevil larva will have a brown head capsule as
they mature, whereas alfalfa weevil larva will continue to have a black head capsule until pupation into the adult weevil stage. Clover leaf weevil larvae may also have a thin pink line along their color margins and are larger in size than alfalfa weevil larvae. Weevil Scouting K-State Research and Extension entomologists recommend to begin scouting once we have accumulated 180 degree days since January 1. Web sites are available to track those numbers. Generally, once alfalfa has begun to green up and start growing to a height of six inches, producers and agronomists should be watching for the extent of weevil feeding. As the height increases, a bundle of stems can be gripped and shaken in a bucket to get an idea of the number of weevils per stem infesting the hay crop. Shake the alfalfa stems vigorously in the bucket and then thumb through the terminal buds to see if you are missing any new, tiny larvae that did not shake out. Clover leaf weevil larvae feed mostly at night and hide in the soil around the base of the plant during the day so scratching around the plant may reveal a few additional larvae. Then, simply divide the number of larvae by the number of stems you shook to get a count. Repeat this process four or five places in the field to get an idea of the number of weevils feeding across the field. Keep in mind that checking random spots is better than walking across the field and
choosing spots to check that are showing elevated levels of feeding. There will always be “hot spots” of feeding. Checking random spots in the field will provide a better representation of the infestation. Weevil numbers of 0.25 per stem or higher should warrant concern and weevil treatment should be considered at that point. Control Options Although many control options have been experimented with through the years, insecticide treatments are still considered the best option for most fields. If populations develop late in the first cutting, harvesting early may be the best option for control. Grazing dormant alfalfa fields can definitely reduce weevil numbers to some extent by having the egg-containing stems be consumed by cattle. And, it is common for grazed fields to have a longer interval in the spring before treatment thresholds are reached. However, grazing is not consistent as an alfalfa and cloverleaf weevil control method due to a number of variables involved. Grazed alfalfa fields should still be scouted for weevil feeding. K-State entomologists list a number of insecticide treatment options that help control both alfalfa and clover leaf weevil larvae, including Stallion, Cobalt Advanced, Proaxis and Besiege. Rotating chemical active ingredients should be considered to avoid building resistance among the existing population. K-State’s publication Alfalfa Insect Management (MF809) contains more treatment option details and is available online or at the Stevens County Extension office.
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Forensics team performs at Liberal The Forensics team traveled to Liberal. Sarah McLeod and Lydia Owens performed poetry. The next - and last - meet is Regionals at Holcomb, April 21.
Moscow Rec hosts annual Easter egg hunt The Moscow Rec hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Friday morning in the city park beside the Methodist Church. The hunt was well attended with a lot of kids in a variety of ages participating .
High School Track at South Gray, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Regional Forensics Monday, April 23 Baseball vs. Spearville, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 High School Track at Satanta, 3:00 p.m.
MJH begins track season at Montezuma The junior high track team traveled to Montezuma last Tuesday to compete in their first meet. The coaches for this year are Shawn Anderson, Marcie Knoll and Brett Harp. The team consists of six eighth grade boys and girls. They all competed in both field events and running events.
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The high school baseball team hosted Satanta last Tuesday. The Wildcats swept the Indians winning both games 15-0 and 18-3.
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Lady Eagles show their strengths The Lady Eagles had a successful week in softball. The team finished a tough week where they played three days with a 5 and 1 result. The only loss the team suffered was in game two against Liberal Thursday. After the week, the team moved to 7 and 1 on the season. Monday, the Lady Eagles played a tough-hitting Elkhart team. In game one the Lady Eagles wasted no time, as they jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings. Elkhart scored three runs in the fourth inning but that was the closest they got.
Hugoton JV player Magali Chavez tosses in the ball during action last week.
HHS added a run in the fourth and held on to finish the game with a 7-3 victory. In the second game, Elkhart struck first in the second inning scoring one; however the Lady Eagles ripped off ten runs in the next three innings to cool off Elkhart for good. The Hugoton team added two more runs in the sixth to run rule Elkhart and pick up the win 12-2. The Lady Eagles were led by Laney Hoskinson and Millyzient McClure’s four-hitting day. Jayden Korf and Yesica Calleja both drove in four runs for the two games. Meaghan McClure pitched 12 of the 13 innings and struck out 13 batters. Tuesday, Hugoton traveled to Sublette to take on Haskell County, a rematch from last year’s first round action in Regional play. Hugoton continued from last year’s success against Haskell County and swept them, run-ruling them in game one 12-0 after five innings and then 19-4 in another five innings. One of the highlights of the day was freshman Millyzient McClure getting hers - and the team’s - first homerun of the season, as she blasted the pitch she saw in the top of the second. Korf and
Meaghan McClure both topped the team with hits, as they collected four apiece. Korf drove in a team-high six runs followed by both Beesley sisters, Britta and Jenna, each knocking in four runs themselves. Meaghan McClure had another strong outing on the mound, pitching ten innings and striking out 11. Thursday, the Lady Eagles traveled to Liberal for their first test of the season, in a game featuring two of the area top pitchers going head-to-head, Liberal’s Kaeleah Chaloupek and HHS’s own Meaghan McClure. The last time the two faced off against each other during high school was their freshman year. The first game was a pitching gem by both players, as they held the other’s offenses at bay. The Lady Eagles scored first with a cousingles from ple Millyzient McClure and Hoskinson. Meaghan McClure pushed a hit in right field, scoring Hoskinson and herself, giving the Eagles a 30 lead. That was enough for McClure to hold off the Lady
Redskins and picking up the game one victory 3-1. In game two, it was obvious the long week started to take a toll on Hugoton’s team as they gave up early runs and made some costly mistakes on both sides of the ball. By the time the game was over the Lady Eagles suffered their first loss of the season 8-2. Hoskinson led the team in hits with four, with Meaghan McClure leading the team in RBIs with two. Meaghan McClure struck out 17 in the two games. Coach McClure commented, “We had a good week going 5 and 1. I think we were a little tired by the time we hit the second game of Liberal. That is something to expect when you play that many games in a week early in the season. We are now getting ready for League play as we play Goodland Thursday. Our back of the lineup is starting to hit, and that should help us in league play. We just need to clean up some things and get more consistency from everyone on the team.”
Laney Hoskinson races the ball home to tally a run for the Lady Eagles last week. She earned four hits for HHS in the game against Elkhart.
Jayla Stump opts not to swing at the pitch last week as the girls faced off against three tough teams: Elkhart, Haskell County and Sublette. The girls will next face Goodland at home this Thursday, April 5, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Catcher Millyzient McClure scoops up the softball during a successful week of games for the Lady Eagles.
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Jacquelynn Grewell prepares to hit the ball for Hugoton’s JV softball team this past week.
Track and field season begins with Ulysses meet Track season kicked off last week in Ulysses. The team comes off of last years Boys’ State Championship season, hoping to continue with success. As with most of the Eagles’ teams, track is going though a growth cycle as most of the last year’s talent has graduated, been injured, or moved on. However, the teams still competed very hard and took some placing on the day. The girls’ team finished sixth for the day, with their highest placer being Abbey Goode, who finished third in the 100m hurdles with a time of 19.23 seconds. Other notable placers were 800msixth Molly McClure 2:43.15; 1600m fifth Molly McClure 6:06.87; 100m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles-sixth Abbey Goode 57.30; 4 x100m Relayfourth Shaylee Cox, Ashley Hernandez, Yaritza De La Rosa, McKenna Hamlin 55.96; 4x400m Relay-fourth Shaylee Cox, Yaritza De La Rosa, Ashley Escalera, Molly McClure 5:16.91; Triple Jump-sixth McKenna Hamlin 30’ 4 ½”; and Discus -sixth Angelica Bojorquez 80’ 3 ½”. The boys fared better as they had several first place finishers, and took home third place. The top finishers included the 4x100m Relay, 4x400 relay, and 4x800m relay teams who finished first. Individually, Mitchell Hamlin took first in long jump with a jump of 20’41/2, with Ivan Villa coming in second with a 20’3” jump. Other notable placers were 100m Dash-fourth Dawson
Kerbow 11.48; 200m Dashfifth Joseph Sanchez 23.92, sixth Carter Coziahr 24.24; 400m Dash-second Mitchell Hamlin 51.29; 800m run-second Jahaziel Garcia 2:05.50, fourth Jacob Eckert 2:07.39; 1600m Run-third Ethan Fox 4:49.69; 3200m Run-second Ethan Fox 10:41.63; 4x100m Relay-first Jalen Rosales, Dawson Kerbow, Joseph Sanchez, Mitchell Hamlin 44.46; 4x400m Relay-first Dawson Kerbow, Ivan Villa, Carter Coziahr, Mitchell Hamlin 3:32.63; 4x800m Relay-first Jahaziel Garcia, Eric Perry, Ivan Villa, Jacob Eckert 8:30.53; and Triple Jump-second Colton Swinney 37’ 6 ¾”. Coach Rod said, “The high school track and field team opened their season over in Ulysses last Thursday. It was great to finally get the season rolling this year and the weather was not horrible. The first few early season meets are used to get an idea of where we are and what we need to continue working on. The boys won all three of the relay events and posted some decent early season times. We also picked up several other top-three placings in other events. Mitchell Hamlin won the Long Jump and his nearest challenger was his own teammate Ivan Villa. Our numbers are down a little bit which is disappointing since we come off last season - where the boys were the Class 3A State Champions. But we will take who we got and see what we can do this season.”
Thursday, April 12 Thursday, April 523 HHS Track JV atJV() .Liberal, 1:30to p.m. HHS 4:00pm Baseball: (Date Changed 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)Track JV at Rolla, 3:00 p.m. 4:00pmHHS Boys Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal Golf Varsity at Liberal, HMS(Away) Track 7/8 vs. Holcomb Middle 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 3:00 p.m. School at Home, 4:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) & JV DH at Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal Friday, April 13 6:00pmHHS Baseball Varsity Baseball: JV() (Date (Away) 6:00pm Baseball: to 03-21-17) vs.Liberal at (Away) Goodland, 4:00 p.m.Varsity() (Date Changed HHS Trackvs.Varsity Elkhart, 3:00 p.m. 6:00pmHHS Softball Varsity & JV Softball: vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) JV at Goodland, DHJVvs. HHS Baseball 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Goodland at Home, 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, April 6 Varsity() (Date Changed HHS Baseball JV at(Away) Holcomb, 6:00 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 4:00pm vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) April 16 Monday, HHS Boys Golf Varsity atSoftball: Lakin,JV1:00 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) at Ulysses, 1:00 p.m. HHS Boys Golf Varsity 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Track Varsity at Liberal, 1:30 p.m. p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Monday, April 9 Tuesday, 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) April 17 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Baseball JV Doubleheader at GarHHS Track:Varsity at Scott Community 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) den City, 3:00 p.m. High School, 9:30 a.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Tuesday, April 10 HHS Boys Golf(Away) JV at Syracuse , 3:00 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) p.m. HHS Boys Golf JV at Lakin, 3:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) at Kismet-SouthHHS Baseball Varsity Doubleheader at HHS Boys Golf Varsity 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) western Heights, 3:00 p.m. Guymon, 4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm
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“I spy an egg!” Avery Schnable and TreTre Cooper stay busy hunting for the eggs beside the library.
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Hunting eggs and fun! It was a beautifully clear day Wednesday, March 28 for the Rolla Library and Rolla Recreation Commission Easter Egg Hunt. The National Honor Society had several students who volunteered to help set up, hide the eggs and help the children hunt eggs. It was a
small in number hunt, but large in eggs and enthusiasm. Everyone who attended the hunt was treated to cookies provided by several teachers and community members. The fun event will hopefully continue for many years to come.
Come to Taco Bar fundraiser April 15 The Pirates Down Under, playing volleyball? That is entirely possible with the help of the wonderful comAlexandra Hart, munity. TreTre Cooper and Allyson Norton with the support of their coach, Zeta Greene, will host a free-will donation fundraiser dinner Sunday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. They will be having a Taco Bar, your choice of
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After a successful Easter Egg hunt are the following from left to right David Kleffman holding Arianna Kleffman; Oaklee Higgins, Adynn Milburn; Brieanna Kleffman, Tenlee Higgins, on the floor is Kylee Higgins, Frieowna Kleff-
man, Sophia Kleffman; Wyatt Messenger and Cami Milburn. The picture is the coming generation of the Higgins family. Photo courtesy of Dorothy Milburn.
Higgins family enjoys Easter dinner at Dermot By Dorothy Milburn The Higgins family had their Easter dinner at the Dermot Community Center April 1. Fifty-six people were in attendance to enjoy the good food, good fellowship and good memories. The newlywed couple Matthew and Maddie Rome brought plastic Easter eggs with gold dollars in them for the children to hunt. The hunt was in the classroom because of the extreme cold. Made for an exciting time. Only a few "April Fool" jokes were pulled on unsuspecting people.
Enjoying the day were Wilmer and LaDonna Perry; Don and Paula Perry; Patricia Kleffman; Michael and Yared Kleffman, David, Breana, Sophia, Friowna, and Arianna all of Hugoton; Donna Taylor of Council Grove; Kenny Burrows; David and Lori Rome; Mariah Rome; Matthew and Maddie Rome all of Hugoton; and Makayla Rome of Liberal. Also attending were Mike and Leslie Parkhurst; Megan Parkhurst and son, Cade of Guymon, Ok.; and Keric and Leilani Sullivan of Ulysses.
David Stout sent the above photo, commenting, “This past week I came into possession of the attached photo taken of Rolla's main street, supposedly in the winter of 1948. The photo was sent to me by a cousin of the Williamson family, Kenneth Barnes of Georgetown, Tx. In the photo, the camera is pointed towards the northwest. The store in the far left of the frame
From Elkhart were Gene and Corinne Higgins; Corinne's nephew and wife from Amarillo, Tx.; Tim and Rene' Higgins; Christopher and Shalee Higgins, Tenlee, Oaklee and Kylee; Lila Smith, Rhonda Smith and Twyla Fisher of Elkhart. Jack Higgins; Cindy Howe of Rolla; Dorothy Milburn; Priscilla Milburn, SaKya, Adynn and Cami of Elkhart; From Guymon were Alan and Shurma Messenger, Audra and Wyatt; and from Hooker, Ok. was Garrett Messenger.
is the old Clairmont Williams grocery store. Immediately north of his store and across the street is the old Williams & Sons Hardware store. At the far northern end of the main drag is the old Santa Fe depot, which appears to be blocked by a box car.” Thanks for sending in the photo, David!
NHS and StuCo sponsor blood drive The National Honor Society and high school StuCo presented their spring blood drive Wednesday, March 28. Thirty-two people were present to donate blood but 23 usable units were collected. The NHS is sponsored by Traci Taylor and the StuCo is sponsored by John Barrett. Great job, Pirates!
Charlie Sheedy donates her blood during the recent Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the National Honor Society adn StuCo. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Pictured from left to right are Bob Wessel - director, plant and storage, ONEOK, Ty Dixon, Travis Combs - dean of industrial technology and continuing education, Reyn Slatten, Eli Mandujano, Nathan Alexander - maintenance supervisor, ONEOK and Norma Jean Dodge - director of business and industry. Photo courtesy of Seward County Community College Facebook page.
Ty Dixon is selected as ONEOK intern Ty Dixon, first year Corrosion Technology student, went through the ONEOK INC. internship interview process. He was selected as one of ten interns for the summer of
2018. He will intern with ONEOK INC. in Tulsa, Ok. this summer. Congratulations to the SCCC ONEOK summer interns for 2018 -- Ty Dixon, Reyn Slatten, Eli Mandujano!
Tuesday, March 27, Rolla Junior High track teams traveled to South Gray to participate in the first track meet of the season. It was the typical track meet day, with wind and cooler temperatures but the Rolla students persevered. The seventh and eighth grade boys 4x100 relay team, with Kenneth Fosdick, Jaxon Schwindt, Jaxen Mauk and Matthew Garcia placed fifth. Owen Shores placed fourth in pole vault with a height of 6'0".
Andrea Reza placed fourth in seventh and eighth grade high jump with a jump of 4'02". Sixth grade results were Elena Reza placing third in the 400 meter run and first in the long jump, with a jump of 12'02". Gabby Bolin placed second in both high jump and long jump. Her high jump height was 4'02" and her long jump length was 11'06". Congratulations to all the tracksters. Good luck in the rest of the season!
RJH travels to South Gray for track
Community Calendar Thursday, April 5 High School Track at Moscow, 3:00 p.m. State Science at Wichita Friday, April 6 State Science Fair at Wichita, 9:00 a.m. State Geography Bee at Salina School in Session Saturday, April 7 Regional High School Band/ Choir Ensembles at GCCC
Monday, April 9 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 Junior High Track at Satanta, 3:00 p.m. Third-fifth grade State Assessments Wednesday, April 11 Fifth-eighth Music Festival at Moscow TBA Rolla Rec Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Third-fifth State Assesments
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Museum Update Curator Stanley McGill found this information at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The 1930’s was remembered for their terrible dust storms. Some facts that were uncovered were about the many storms on the high plains of Kansas, northern Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. 1933 - 70 storms 1934 - 22 storms 1935 - 53 storms 1936 - 73 storms 1937 - 134 storms Note: During May, 1937, 23 storms were recorded in that month. From 1930 until 1939, the annual average of moisture was 11.62. This was recorded at the Richfield weather station. During this time frame, they received only 116.5 inches inclusive. The driest year recorded only 4.96 inches of moisture. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This picture was taken May 4, 1959. All have lived in Stevens County for 70 years or more. On the front row, left to right, are Fred Miller, Mable Hogan, John Miller and Ed Farmer. On the back row are Bob Smith, George Storms,
Edith Thompson, Maggie Morgan, Bryce Crawford and Phoebe Peacock. This picture was donated to the Stevens County Gas and History Museum by Phoebe Peacock. Courtesy of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, April 10, 2003 Everett Rowden retired after forty-eight years of service to the city of Hugoton. Rowden was presented a plaque and a clock with the city crest on it for his many years of service. Thursday, April 7, 1988 Fifth grade Gifted Education students Thomas Sullivan, John Sides, Skylar Gerrond and Matt James captured first place in their division in the State Odyssey of the Mind Competition which took place at Wichita State University. This award qualifies the team to enter the World Odyssey of the Mind which will take place at the University of Maryland in June. Thursday, February 25, 1954 The 1930’s was not the only era to have rolling dirt storms. Terrifically strong winds from the northwest subjected Stevens County and thousands of square miles of surrounding High Plains area to a beating in the
form of dust, blowing tumbleweeds and destroyed fences Friday. It was termed as one of the greatest duster of them all in many respects by oldtimers. Sheriffs of nine counties are still trying to evaluate the damage caused by stray livestock. Sheriff E.L. Thornberry, who has had little sleep since the storm, has inspected thousands of strays, with the help of Carl Stranathon, brand inspector. The strays had wandered as far as 22 miles during and after the storm, moving and scattering in all directions after the storm was over. Schools were dismissed because of the low visibility for several days. If anyone has pictures of these 1950’s dirt storms, please bring them in to the Hermes for us to make copies. They would be much appreciated. Thanks! Friday, April 9, 1948 Several young men competed in amateur boxing
The Heger brothers are hauling grain, about four hundred bushels of grain on five wagons, to Hugoton when the roads were muddy and impassable. The picture was taken in 1915 in Hugoton at Sixth and Jackson. The Western Lumber and Hardware Store is in the background. Taken from The History of Stevens County and it’s People. matches at Elkhart under the leadership of Carter N. Prine, a former welterweight fighter on the west coast. Carter stated Bob Sessler, R. Milburn and Buddy Heaton won decisions in three round bouts. Other men making the trip were Bill Cooper, Ralph Storms, Doyce Willis and H. Milburn. Friday, April 8, 1938 Roy Parsons has just completed the installation of a
farm electric plant at his farm home north of Hugoton. Mr. Parsons has gas in his home for lighting and heating but he wanted electricity for cleaning and power purposes. 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.
The Kid(ding) of Dennis C. Jones Rolla History from David Stout One of the interesting things about coming from such a large family - a family which for the most part stayed in one place for several generations, is that one’s many relatives are strung out along a continuum ranging from scoundrels to the socially elite. I’ve already written about how my greatgreat-grandfather was a bit of a scoundrel, taking all his family’s money and running off with a woman, leaving my poor great- great-grandmother Nancy Stout to fend for herself, living out her final years in Rolla with her son (my great-grandfather), but there were a couple such scoundrels in my own generation whose transgressions were more serious than womanizing. They ran afoul of the law, which was rather ironic, given that our family also had some members who represented the law in Rolla and Morton County for many years, e.g., Deputy Sheriff Price Stout, City Marshal Jim Banker and Morton County Sheriff Merlin Stout. But there was another representative of the law whom I haven’t mentioned, a cousin from the Clinesmith branch of our family, Dennis C. Jones. Dennis grew up in Hugoton to become an attorney, and he practiced law around Hugoton for many
years, which put him in the unusual position of having to deal with the lawbreakers within our shared family: Dennis was put in the position of having to be both the good cousin within our family (by being the defense attorney), and being the bad cousin within our family (by having to point his accusing finger at another one of our own cousins in court to send him to prison). Can’t say as I envied him in this difficult position, but Dennis went on to far bigger and better things from being a country lawyer in private practice in Hugoton. He climbed the ladder to become the county attorney for Kearney County and the chairman of the Kansas Republican Party! Impressive! Of course, I knew Dennis when we were growing up together, this being before he’d risen to such professionally prestigious positions. I knew him as a little kid, ten years younger than I. Lest ye think I’m bushwhacking Dennis with these stories, let me just defend myself by pointing out I told Dennis these stories a number of years ago when we were at a Clinesmith/Stout reunion in Rolla. By that time he was no longer a kid; he had grown up, so I didn’t recognize the man standing
next to me in line for the buffet, but I did recognize my cousin Leone Clinesmith, and when this strange man called her “Grandma,” my alarm bells went off. I said, “Excuse me, but since you just called Leone ‘Grandma,’ then you and I are cousins. What’s your name?” “Dennis Jones,” he replied, “Phyllis Clinesmith’s son.” I knew immediately who he was – Phyllis Clinesmith grew up in Rolla, and memories of him flashed through my mind, so I said to him, “Oh, I know who you are – and I know some stories about you!” Like a true lawyer, without hesitation he responded, “Lies. They’re all lies. Whoever told you anything was lying!” “Oh no they’re not,” I countered him. “I was there myself. I witnessed them. Nobody told me any rumors about you,” whereupon I told him about an incident when he was about four years old, sitting on a chair in the Rolla High School gym sucking his thumb. Sitting immediately behind him was Ross Veatch, and in an attempt to chide Dennis out of his thumb-sucking habit, Ross leaned forward and said to Dennis, “That looks pretty good. Mind if I suck on it
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Memories from yesteryear The Hersheys by Lillie Hershey White On our farm, I remember gathering cow chips for fuel, eating wild jackrabbits, raising big gardens, lots of chickens and turkeys, canning and drying food for winter. I remember my father chopping out yucca plants to sell, a wagonbox full would be ready to haul to town when we had to go in for supplies. As best I remember, they sold for 50 cents a wagon boxload. I never knew what they were used for, but as a child I thought they were used to made soap for we called them soap weeds. One September we had a terrible hailstorm which caught the turkeys out in the fields where they ate grasshoppers and other bugs and worms. The hail beat the corn crop to shreds and killed many of the turkeys. We took turkey sandwiches in our school lunch until we were trying to trade them for anything the other children had. Sunday school and church had been held for many years in the Maple Leaf Schoolhouse, and the people of the community decided it was time to have a church building. It was started in 1917 and finished in 1919. The men of the community did much of the work; my father and older brothers helped. My father must have been on the finance committee, for I remember that he traveled over the area telling others that our community was trying to build a church and asking for contributions. In those days, there was never much cash, and certainly not enough in one community to finance a project like this. So other communities helped us build our church, then when they were building a church, we helped
them. Let me tell you about the Maple Leaf Telephone Company. The farmers decided the community needed telephones so a community meeting was called at the schoolhouse. Money was promised, or pledged, to buy the poles and wire to bring the service from town to our community. Each farmer had to buy the wire to bring it from the center line to his house. Usually, he fastened the wire to his fence posts. The telephones were a large black box on the wall, and they were called “crank and holler” phones for truly you did have to holler; but the voice that came through to your listener was faint and distant. It helped if someone would run outside and pour water on the groundwire. Since talking on the phone was so difficult, it wasn’t used much for just visiting; so when the phone rang, it meant news, either good or bad. Everyone in the community was on one party line, and when the phone rang, everyone listened in to learn the news, and with all those receivers off the hook, it made hearing even harder. The farmers had to service their lines, and lines were always getting broken or down. Since some telephone wires were put on fenceposts, livestock would go through and break the wire. A traveler through the community might get stuck. When help came along, they might have needed a piece of wire to fasten the two vehicles together, and a piece of telephone wire worked fine. All of these breaks in the line meant no telephone service in the community until the break was found and repaired. (To be continued next week.) Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
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awhile?” Without saying a word, Dennis simply shook his head, pulled out his thumb and stuck it over his shoulder to give Ross Veatch all the thumb he wanted. At the age of four, Dennis cooperated with the superintendent of schools. The second occasion was in the same gym when he was a bit older, but this time rather than contentedly sucking his thumb, Dennis was a bit rambunctious, being a bit of a pain for his mother Phyllis to control. She finally sat him down hard on the metal folding chair and started chewing him out while shaking her finger under his nose. Dennis just sat there without saying a word, looking up at her straight in the eye with his legs crossed, his arms hanging “relaxedly” in his lap. When Phyllis finished lecturing him, he simply and confidently said, “Shut up.” And so in these three examples, we see Dennis exhibiting early lawyerly skills: first, cooperation on a bi-jointed project; second, confrontation of opposing views; and then lastly, discounting everything anybody says, even “I” witnesses!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 29, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES M. FORD, Deceased (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 16-PR-000032 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Shirla R. McQueen, duly appointed, qualified and acting Special Administrator of the Estate of James M. Ford, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; Petitioner’s account be settled and allowed; the court find the allowances requested by the Special Administrator in closing the Estate are reasonable, should be allowed
and ordered paid; that the proceeds be determined to be distributed as ordered by the District Court in Case No. 2017000007; the administration of the Estate be closed; the Petitioner should be finally discharged as the Special Administrator of the Estate of James M. Ford, deceased; and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before April 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. /s/ Shirla R. McQueen Shirla R. McQueen, Petitioner Shirla R. McQueen, S. Ct. #13079 SHARP McQUEEN, P.A. 419 N. Kansas - P.O. Box 2619 Liberal, Kansas 67905-2619 (620) 624-2548
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 22, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Unknown Spouse, if any, of Lois J. A. Patterson; Publication; Harry Louis Patterson a/k/a Louis Patterson; Donald Joseph Patterson; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Harry Louis Patterson a/k/a Louis Patterson; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Donald Joseph Patterson a/k/a Don Patterson, Defendants. Case No. 16CV5 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Suit The State Of Kansas, to the above-named defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition has been
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Wear blue April 6 to increase awareness of child abuse Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Child Death Review Board are encouraging Kansans to wear blue April 6 to increase awareness of child abuse. The effort is part of April’s observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse. “Keeping a watchful eye for the signs of child abuse can help protect our Kansas children,” Schmidt said. “We all have a responsibility to help keep children safe.” The Kansas Child Death Review Board says warning signs of child abuse may include parents or caregivers who lack social contact outside the family, have alcohol or drug abuse problems, or are excessively controlling or resentful of a child. Abusive parents or caregivers may belittle children by either directly criticizing them or using subtle put-downs disguised as humor. They rationalize their behavior as a form of discipline aimed at helping the child. Often the discipline is inconsistent and a result of unreasonable expectations or demands on
the child. Abusers also avoid talking about their child’s injuries. Victims of child abuse may exhibit a lack of trust, are fearful or anxious about going home, have uncontrolled emotions, and lash out in anger. They may become depressed and withdraw from others. Unexplained injuries, excessive sadness or crying, flinching at sudden movements and difficulty sleeping can also be signs of abuse. Children who are neglected often have bad hygiene, wear ill-fitting or dirty clothing and have untreated injuries or illnesses. They can appear underdeveloped and malnourished and are frequently late or missing from school. Children regularly get bruises and bumps, especially over bony areas such as the knees, elbows and shins. However, injuries on other parts of the body, such as the stomach, cheeks, ears, buttocks, mouth, or thighs raise concerns of abuse. Black eyes, human bite marks and burns seldom come from everyday play. “If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, it
is important to speak up,” said Sara Hortenstine, executive director of the Kansas Child Death Review Board. “Many people are reluctant to get involved, but consequences of staying silent can be devastating and sometimes fatal for the child.” While physical abuse is the most visible form, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect also result in serious harm. Ignoring children’s needs, putting them in unsupervised or dangerous situations or creating a sense of being unwanted, are all forms of abuse. April was first declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. The Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse was begun in 1989 by a Virginia grandmother in memory of her grandson, who died due to child abuse. To report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, call the Kansas Protection Report Center at 800-922-5330. In cases in which the child may be in imminent danger, call 911. For additional information, visit www.ag.ks.gov, or call 785-296-7970.
Consumer Alert
by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt AG Derek Schmidt asks consumers to check for recall of defective vehicle airbags Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt recently asked Kansans to check with their auto dealers or online to see if their vehicle airbags are the subject of a recall, following the settlement of a lawsuit with the airbag manufacturer. Schmidt said a settlement was reached surrounding the massive Takata airbag recall, with more than eight million vehicles recalled nationwide. The settlement between the attorney generals of 44 states, including Kansas, and Washington D.C. and TK Holdings, Inc., which is the
U.S. subsidiary of Ta k a t a , ended a multi-state investigation into the company’s failure to timely share known safety defects in airbag inflators that use phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate as a propellant. "These airbags, which are in many makes and models of vehicles, can be dangerous and sometimes deadly," Schmidt said. "As part of the legal settlement, they can be
replaced at no cost to the vehicle owner. I urge Kansans to take a few minutes to check whether their vehicles are affected and, if so, to arrange for a replacement." Schmidt encouraged all Kansans to check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recall-spotlight/takata-airbags or with their local automobile dealers to see if their vehicles are affected. A copy of the settlement with the attorneys general is available at https://bit.ly/2GZAuGf.
St. Catherine Hospital hosts Look Good...Feel Better® St. Catherine Hospital will once again host the Look Good…Feel Better® workshops for area women battling cancer. This free program, offered through a national collaboration of the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association, provides a highquality make-up kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them
combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. On top of the very real physical and emotional concerns of the disease itself, the side effects of cancer treatment can be devastating to a woman’s self-esteem. Look Good Feel Better offers sessions including lessons on dealing with skin, and nail complexion changes due to cancer treatment. Plus, the group workshop is led by volunteer beauty experts who also
demonstrate how to manage hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and accessories. All workshops will be at the Breast Center at St. Catherine Hospital, inside Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce. The 2018 workshops will be April 16, May 21, August 20, September 17, and November 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Preregistration for each class is required and space is limited. Please call 620-6401022.
Eighth graders Cutter Hawks and Alexa Sanchez and seventh graders Jovany Rodriguez and Martha Saldana are named February Students
of the Month. Congratulations to you all! Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
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