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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Stevens County Economic Development and Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host a Legislative Update this coming Monday, April 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. The Update offers a great opportunity to speak with government repre-
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sentatives and to hear about goings-on in the Kansas State Capitol. State Senator John Doll and State Representative Stephen Alford will speak briefly about their accomplishments and ongoing projects. The public is invited to listen and to ask questions, so please mark your calendars to attend the Update Monday evening.
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Tuesday, March 28, Stevens County first responders were called to an accident nine miles north of Hugoton on Highway 25. There, Sheriff Ted Heaton came across the above scene. Mr. James B. Farnham of Johnson, driving a 2001 Chevrolet Venture van, had been traveling westbound on County Road Y. Mr. William D. Parks and his passenger Andres Dominique Ortegon, both of Garden City, were traveling southbound in a 2015 Kenworth on Highway 25. Mr. Farnham’s minivan struck the semi
trailer and subsequently caught fire. Mr. Farnham, inset, passed away at the scene of the accident and was transported to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home in Hugoton. He was 28, and his obituary can be found on page 2 of this week’s Hermes. Stevens County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and EMS responded to the accident, and the Kansas Highway Patrol worked the scene. Scene photo courtesy of Sheriff Ted Heaton.
Local Kansans lend a hand in Clark County “What goes around comes around” isn’t just an easy way to explain karma - it’s also a way of life here in Kansas. The Barby and Bell families in the Ashland / Protection area demonstrated that lifestyle to incredible effect back in 2016 and
again just last week. March’s devastating Starbuck fire affected many local communities, resulting in the loss of miles of fencing, countless livestock, several homes and nearly a million acres of pasture. It also brought back memories of the
Hugoton’s Grace Gibson, at right, shows off the Grand Champion Overall Category II Award she won at the recent State Science Fair. HMS Science Instructor Bobbi Ferguson congratulates her.
Grace named Grand Champion Hugoton Middle School students attended the Kansas Science and Engineering Fair in Wichita last week. Grace Gibson won first place, Special Award and Grand Champion Over-all Category II for fourth through eighth graders. Jamyn Wolters won second place. Others attending were middle school students Grace Dillinger, Catalina Gonzalez, Gavin Williams, Jaden Hill, Milly McClure, Jordyn Beard, Kynna Crawford and fourth grader CJ Beard. All of the students did an excellent job presenting their Science Fair projects. The school was honored to have two of the students receive awards at the event. Congratulations to all of the participants!
Volunteers work to rebuild fence at the B bar B Ranch in Clark County after existing fence was destroyed by the recent Starbuck wildfire. Three HHS grads - Stetson Honig, Laton Heger and Logan Livengood - lent their hands Saturday, March 25. They and a few others helped Kansas rancher Bill Barby with repair efforts.
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William Brown with his first place board at the State Science Fair. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Paige Claassen, left, and Deserae Schwindt, right, are pictured with their award winning Soil Profiles board. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene. See all Rolla winners on page 6B
White’s Foodliner in Medicine Lodge also donated drinks for the workers, while Hugoton’s Citizens State Bank donated a pallet of concrete.
Kansans during these town hall meetings. Senator Moran will be in Morton County from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Morton County Courthouse Meeting Room at 1025 Morton Street in Elkhart. In Stevens County, he will be at the Rotary Club luncheon from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall at 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton. Throughout his time in
Congress, Senator Moran has made it a priority to stay connected to the people he represents despite a distance of more than 1,000 miles between Capitol Hill and Kansas. Since his election to the U.S. Senate, Senator Moran has continued to host town halls in each of Kansas’ 105 counties. Then-Congressman Moran traveled to each of the 69 counties during his annual “Big First Listening Tour.”
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Jose Alvarado, fourth grade, wins first place in Animal Science. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
awful Anderson Creek fire in 2016. In the Anderson Creek fire last year, the Bell family was blessed with a monetary donation from the Barby family after losing their country home. In this year’s Starbuck fire, the Barbys experienced heavy losses themselves, so Andrew Bell gathered a group of six men Saturday, March 25 to help out. Stetson Honig of Hugoton, Logan Livengood from Harper, Laton Heger of Kansas City, Jamin Huck from Coldwater and Joey Noland, Will Bell and Andrew Bell of Medicine Lodge joined forces to help rebuild fence for rancher Bill Barby of B bar B Ranch in Clark County. Stetson, Logan and Laton all graduated from Hugoton High School in 2012.
To celebrate the onehundredth birthday of Fran Rice, April 27, 2017, her family is announcing a card shower and invite you to send your Birthday Wishes to the following address: Fran Rice 2016 W. Fifth Odessa, Tx. 79763 Please mail soon to ensure the card arrives before April 22! Helping Fran celebrate her one hundredth birthday will be her family, including her daughter Shirley Pokorny and husband John, her son Dave Rice and wife Jeri and her many friends.
United States Senator Jerry Moran announced he will visit Elkhart and Hugoton as part of his Kansas Listening Tour Thursday, April 13. Area residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback with Senator Moran on the critical issues facing Kansas and the nation. The issues Senator Moran focuses on and the work he does in Washington, D.C., are largely based on the conversations he has with
Commissioners repeal county burn ban
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in session Monday, April 3, 2017. All members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman were present. Also present were Amy Rich sitting in for County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning. When this reporter Continued to page 4
Commissioners visit the Health Department for a walk-thru and stop to examine the fire alarm system. Health Department Administrator Paula Rowden was on hand to show them around.
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Obituaries
Mina Jayne Littrell Lifelong Stevens County resident Mina Jayne Littrell, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born February 29, 1948 in Garden City, the daughter of James Edward Moser and the former Dora Juanita Reeves. Jayne spent her childhood in Hugoton. December 31, 1967, she married O.D. Littrell. After 27 years of marriage, they divorced. Mina worked as a dispatcher for the Stevens County Sherriff's office for 32 years. She retired in 2013. Jayne enjoyed bowling, darts and playing pool. She was an avid George Strait fan. Survivors include three daughters, Karrie Littrell of Oklahoma City, Ok. and husband Russell Ohnick of Meade, Tammy Popejoy and husband Dana of Manhattan and Tina Crawford and husband Bruce of Garland, Tx.; step-son Travis Littrell of California; three sisters, Jacky Gardner of Andover, Valerie Jenkins of Rio Dell, Ca. and Saryn Kirk of San Jose, Ca.; her brother Jon Jenkins of Vallejo, Ca.; her eight grandchildren; 10 great
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grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other extended family members. Those preceding Mrs. Littrell in death were her parents; step-mother Hazel Moser; brother Cledius "Jack" Wyman; and grandson Dustin Eric Chance. A memorial service will take place at a later date. There is no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the COPD Foundation in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel - PO Box 607 Sublette, Ks 67877. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfu neralhome.com.
Arlene McPhail Former Hugoton resident, Arlene McPhail, 86, passed from this life Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Pines of Hiawatha in Hiawatha. The daughter of Frank Wright and the former Ida Belle McDowell, she was born September 3, 1930 in Cottonwood Falls. She married Charles D. “Duncan” McPhail. They had Charles children, two “Chuck” McPhail and Glenna McPhail Stewart. Her and Duncan later divorced. Arlene spent most her adult life in Texas and then California. She moved to Hugoton in the early 90’s. The last four years she lived in Hiawatha. Mrs. McPhail attended the Trinity Baptist Church of Hugoton. Survivors include daughter Glenna Stewart of Strong City; caregivers Jason and Nancy Devorok; her niece Patricia Parrish; great nieces, Mickayla Fink and Traci great two Reynolds; nephews, Bradley Reynolds and Laramie Mosley; great great nieces, Jazmyne Morley and Alyssa Morley; great Lucas nephews, great Reynolds, Hunter Waggoner and Chevy Reynolds; and many other relatives and
friends. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; son Charles “Chuck” McPhail; Jessica granddaughter Stewart; sister Margie Wright Fink; nephew Kim Fink; niece Cheryl Fink; and companion Donald Munn. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, April 3 at Trinity Baptist Church in Hugoton with Bradford Larry Pastor presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for the family. The memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Word has been received of the death of Carey D. Hoskinson. Mr. Hoskinson of Kimberling City, Mo. departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 59. Born August 12, 1957 in Guymon, Ok., he was the son of Ted Hoskinson and Wilma McCord. Carey and his wife Kim had just moved to their retirement home in Kimberling City on Table Rock Lake from Kansas City, Mo. at the time of his passing. Mr. Hoskinson had been Senior Vice President of National Beef Packing, LLC. Carey leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Kim Hoskinson of Kimberling City; father Ted Hoskinson and wife Darlene of Seminole, Ok.; his mother Wilma McCord and husband Hip of Fairbury, Ne.; his three daughters, Haley Mattiza and husband Jess of Cypress, Tx., Holly Reid and husband Ryan of Wichita and Hannah Hoskinson and fiance Brandon Callahan of
Lawrence; his two sisters, Karla Dailing and husband David of Camdenton, Mo. and Cheryl Daugherty and husband Billy of Liberal; his three granddaughters, Claire, Emma and Violet; and a host of other family and friends. Services were attended Tuesday, March 28 at Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, Mo. Memorials may be made to the United Way of Dodge City in care of Meyers Northland Chapel, 401 Main Street, Parkville, Mo.
Lydia Martinez The death of Lydia Martinez, age 80 of Rolla, has been learned. Mrs. Martinez passed from this life Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born February 28, 1937 in Rosita, Mexico, the daughter of Tranquilino Lozano and the former Dolores Cervera. Lydia grew up in Mexico and married Jesus Martinez, Sr. in 1958 in Zaragoza, Mexico. Lydia and Jesus moved to Rolla May 24, 1974. Lydia enjoyed entertaining and welcomed everyone into her home. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, attending flea markets and garage sales. Mrs. Martinez was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart and worked as a custodian at the Rolla Schools for over 23 years. Survivors include her children, Marco Martinez of Keyes, Ok., Maria de Loudres Jimenez and husband Asuncion of Hugoton, Maricela Hernandez and husband Ignacio of Elkhart, Jesus Martinez, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Liberal, Maria del Carmen Martinez of Luling, La., Fernando Martinez and wife Reyna of Rolla and Consuelo Martinez of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Emily, Garbriella, Beatrice, Gabe, Angela, Marcus, Daniel, Adrianna, Brianna, Luis, Melissa, Heeth, Brooklyn, Madison, Hayden, Tyson, Daniel, Alonzo, Samantha, Victoria, Alex,
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also had a great passion for enjoyed and cooking experimenting and preparing meals for his family and friends. James is survived by two sons, Trevor James Farnham and Matthew Lee Farnham
Syracuse; of both Kay Olivia daughter Farnham of Johnson; his parents Dan and Karen Farnham of Grant, Ne. and Janet and Rick Tobin of Manter; his grandparents, Karen Farnham of Casper, Wy. and Helen Bruner of Forgan, Ok.; siblings, Nataleigh Nieto of Las Cruces, NM, Brett Tobin of Manter, Cassie Campbell of Wichita, Travis Tobin of Johnson, Brian Davis of Claremore, Ok., Jay Martinez of Garden City, of Minjarez Cassandra Manter, Amanda Davis of Nebraska, Heather Josjor of Wichita, Christina Mayes of Kansas City, Mo., Nicole Bruner of Great Bend and Katy Tobin of Manter; and his numerous aunts, uncles,
Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Roseann L. Garcia of Guymon, Ok. Mrs. Garcia passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital of Texas County at the age of 46. The daughter of Joe Alejandro and Victoria (Perea) Martinez, she was born May 26, 1970 in Clayton, NM. Roseann was raised in Guymon and attended the Guymon school system. In 1989 Roseann and Lupe Garcia were united in marriage at Elkhart. They made their home in Rolla for several years, recently returning to Guymon. She worked as a manager with Walmart and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Guymon. Roseann was preceded in death by her mother Vickie Martinez; and her mother-inlaw Josie Garcia. Survivors include her husband Lupe Garcia of the home; three children, Latasha Garcia of the home, Brittany Garcia of Rolla and Lupe Anthony Garcia, Jr. of Rolla; her father Joe Martinez of Guymon; sister Jennifer and husband Rosendo Reyes of Guymon; two brothers, Victor Martinez of Corpus Christi, Tx. and Alex Martinez and wife Rachel of
Guymon; father-in-law Alfred Garcia of Rolla; brother-inlaw Robert Garcia and wife Sherry of Guymon; sister-inlaw Christina Aranda and family of Rolla; and her numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. Rosary was recited Friday evening, March 31 at the Bunch – Roberts Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Saturday afternoon, April 1 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Mike Wheelahan Celebrant. Interment followed at the Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon. Services were under the care of the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon. Friends may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunch roberts.com.
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Columba, Janelle, Trinity and Elijah; great-grandchildren, Cody, Challen, Parker, Peyton, Mya, Arianna, Gavin, Jace, Levi, Carter and Yaral; her brother Juan P. Lozano and wife Christine of Elkhart; and sister Pura Lozano and husband Panfilo of Eagle Pass, Tx. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers; one sister; and daughter - in - law Lourdes Martinez. Rosary and vigil service took place Sunday afternoon, April 2, at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel of Elkhart. Funeral Mass was attended Monday morning, April 3 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart with Reverend Francis Khoi Nguyen officiating. Interment followed at Rolla Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneral homes.com.
James Farnham A tragic accident north of Hugoton has taken the life of James Bryant Farnham. Mr. of 28 age Farnham, away passed Johnson, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Stevens County. He was born September 25, 1988 in Scott City, the son of Daniel Farnham and the former Janet Bruner. James grew up in Dighton, Pine Bluffs, Ne. and Johnson. time long a was He employee at Syracuse Sales Commission Co. at Syracuse. Mr. Farnham was a devoted father and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was always learning. He was a skilled carpenter and all around handyman. He
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cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. James was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leo Bruner and James Farnham; sister April Dawn cousin and Farnham; Matthew Stoner. Memorial services were attended Wednesday afternoon, April 5, at the First in Church Christian Syracuse with Pastor Tom Reynolds officiating. Inurnthe at followed ment Syracuse Cemetery. Family suggests memorials be given to the Stanton County High School or Syracuse High School for a Wood Shop Scholarship in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, Ks 67855.
Death has claimed the life of Wanda LaVonne Beebe. Mrs. Beebe passed from this life Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, Or. She was 83 years old, and had been married to her high school sweetheart Ralph Beebe for almost 64 years. Wanda was born October 9, 1933 in Hugoton, to Nathan and Hazel Pierson. After living five years in Friendswood, Tx., the family moved to Vancouver, Wa., then to Star, Id. in 1948. She graduated from Greenleaf Friends Academy in 1950, then attended George Fox College in Newberg for two years. In 1953 Wanda married Ralph Beebe. They moved to Eugene in 1957 where they were active in Eugene Friends Church and Wanda served as homemaker for their three children. Wanda and Ralph returned to Newberg in 1974, where she worked in the George Fox business office until retirement in 1996. In 2000 the couple moved to the Retirement Friendsview Community. Wanda suffered kidney failure in 1996 and was on dialysis for 18 months until her son Ken donated a kidney at Thanksgiving time in 1997. Husband Ralph reported it as being the greatest Thanksgiving of their lives, and "the giving of sincontinued thanks cere throughout her life." Wanda was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader who enjoyed photography and knitting, and went out of her way to come alongside and help others — perhaps most notably through the love and loyalty she displayed to her kids and grandkids. She held a strong commitment to following Jesus and gave many hours of volunteer work to Newberg Friends Church, Friendsview Community, Retirement
Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and George Fox University. Wanda is survived by her
husband Ralph; children Diane Beebe, Lori Tuning and husband Ron and Ken Beebe and wife LeAnn; ten grandchildren; seven great her and grandchildren; brother Neil Pierson and wife Pat. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister and brother-in-law Esther and Milford House. A memorial service was attended at Newberg Friends Church Sunday afternoon, April 2 officiated by her granddaughter Cherice Bock. Interment followed at Friends Cemetery in Newberg. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to benefit missions through the Board of Global Outreach of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. II Corinthians 13:11
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Obituaries Rodney Ray Friends and family of James Rodney Ray will gather together this week to celebrate his life. Rodney entered this world as the third child of Elwyn and Mae Ray October 4, 1953. His early years were spent on the family farm north of Hooker, Ok. playing in the mud with his cousins or eating watermelons in the fields. He later moved to Hugoton where “Rapid Rod” would go on to graduate. His love of all things relating to the University of Kansas began after his short, six-week college career ended. He returned to Hugoton and began working at the family business, Raycolor, while working with remodeling and construction on the side. During this time, he was blessed with two daughters, Joanna and Melissa. Rodney was united in marriage to Ruthanna Popplewell December 21, 1996 where he was blessed with an additional four children; Rick,
Angie, Kevin and Nathalie. Mr. Ray always supported his girls traveling to all of their activities in both high school and college. He loved to watch all of his grandkids’ activities whether it be sports, music, dance or even their first trip to a casino. He never missed an opportunity to support them, even if it meant driving ten hours round-trip in one day. Rodney was also devoted to the KU Jayhawks and was not very happy with them this season. No matter the
always Rodney game, cheered for KU and certainly didn’t mind telling others they should root for them, too. He wasn’t above calling his daughter and son-in-law Chalk Rock chant to Jayhawk after a win. A favorite place to visit for Rodney was Jamaica, even though it landed him in the hospital this last time after he stepped on a live wire. His exposure to social medicine in Jamaica only reinforced his own conservative views. Rodney’s life abruptly ended Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Olathe, where he had lived for many years. His legacy lives on through his survivors, wife Ruthanna Ray of Olathe; daughter Joanna Ray of Olathe; daughter Melissa Watson and husband Scott of Guymon, OK; daughter Angie Rhoad and husband Martin of Maysville, Mo.; daughter Nathalie Lutters of Howardwick, Tx.; son Rick Pophusband and plewell Matthew of Parnell, Mo.; son
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Kevin Popplewell of Maysville, Mo.; his 21 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; his mother Mae Ray of Hugoton; brother Danny Ray and wife Rhonda of Hugoton; sister Kathy Purcell and husband Larry of Hugoton; and partner - in - crime Neil Gillespie of Hugoton. Those preceding Rodney in death were his father Elwyn Ray; brother Doug Ray; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Darryl Thomasson; and furry sons ChiChi and ChaChi. A Celebration of Life was attended Wednesday afternoon, April 5 at Amos Funeral Home in Shawnee. A local memorial service is planned for Friday, April 7 at United Hugoton the Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Rodney has requested to tame the Caribbean currents and his ashes will be returned to Jamaica.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Dear Editor: Vicky Did you Kids know Count ranked Kansas nineteenth nationally for child well-being in 2016? While Kansas has worked hard to make our state a place where children and families thrive, the work is far from over. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and Kansas Children’s Service League, as the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, reminds everyone that we all have a role to play in healthy child development. Make a commitment to take one simple step to improve Kansas’ Kids Count ranking. Consider volunteering as a mentor to a parent or child, advocating for family friendly
policies or planting pinwheel gardens, a reminder that children deserve to grow up in safe, stable and nurturing environments, free from abuse and neglect. Each action makes a difference in the lives of children and families. Join us in making child abuse prevention a priority year-round. If you would like to volunteer at KCSL, purchase pinwheels or have questions, visit kcsl.org or call 1-800-CHILDREN.
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by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Use your head With the unseasonably mild winter, it isn’t any wonder that daffodils, scilla and crocus plants have been shooting out of the cool Kansas soil. While a cold snap could severely damage these plants, their emergence has many people thinking about spring gardening and the joys that accompany the blooming of future flowers. Although mishaps are seldom equated with simple gardening tasks, injuries are never far away whenever man, materials and tools combine. While it usually results in no more than a simple scratch, painful or disabling injuries are possible. By combining common sense and a few basic safety rules, many of these accidents can be prevented. Consider the following tips when using hand tools in your garden this spring. While you might find it a bit uncomfortable, wearing safety goggles is a good idea. Goggles will prevent dirt, sand, rock chips or other flying debris from entering or hitting your eyes. They will also prevent insects like an unhappy wasp or bee from heading for your eyes.
Steel-toed shoes or other protective footwear is another must for gardening success. This will allow you to safeguard toes and feet by wearing sturdy shoes that will withstand an errant swing or stab of your favorite hoe or spade. Remember to choose the correct tool for the job. This means selecting the tool for the function intended. Pick a tool for its length and weight; make sure it fits your body size. If you don’t know, ask a professional. This may mean going to a specialty shop or garden store rather than a discount store. Today, there are special tools available for smaller garden spaces. When buying tools, select ergonomic features that reduce strain and fatigue. They will also provide safety and may be easier to use. Maintenance, maintenance and more maintenance. Keep your tools in tip-top condition. Make sure handles fit tight. Replace any that are cracked or split. Replace tools that are chipped, bent or have battered heads. Sharpen spades, hoes and trowels. Clean them after each use.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 27, 2017 • Citizen Assist, 800 Block of Jackson, Assist, Officer Crane Tuesday, March 28, 2017 • Vehicle Assist, 700 Block of Adams, Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic Battery, Police Department, Report, Officer Crane • Verbal Assault, 1000 Block of Monroe, Report, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Jackson, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of French, Unlocked, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic Battery, 1000 Block of Main, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, March 29, 2017 • Gunshots, 800 Block of Main, Officer Fedelin Thursday, March 30, 2017 • Funeral Escort, 400 Block of Eleventh, Escort, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1700 Block of South Main, Unlocked, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of Trindle, Placed in Animal Shelter, Officer Fedelin • Loud Music, 200 Block of Wilson, Officer Fedelin Friday, March 31, 2017 • Traffic Accident, 1200 Block of Main, Officer Lamatsch • Alarm, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Building Check, Officer Crane • Traffic Accident, 300 Block of Eleventh, Report, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, April 2, 2017 • Possible Drunk Driver, Sixth Street, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Dog Complaint, 400 Block of Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Criminal Damage to Property, 800 Block of Madison, Report, Officer Lamatsch
April 6-7 - The Hermes office will be closed. All news and ad copy for the April 13 issue will be due Monday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. April 8 - First National Bank will sponsor a dance at the Hugoton Senior Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. Bob Walters will provide the music. April 9 - Church of Christ will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. April 10 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. - Legislative Update with Senator John Doll and Representative Stephen Alford at the Stevens County Library at 6:30 p.m. April 10-17 - HRC Baseball/Softball signups from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the office, 211 S. Madison. April 11 - Stevens County Economic
Examine your yard. Avoid hitting hard objects with your tools. Doing so could cause damage to them, but more importantly to you. Scout out areas that may contain thorns or dreaded poison ivy. Beware and stay clear. Take breaks when you become tired. While it’s almost impossible to do, cut down on long stretches of repetitive motions. Vary tasks. Like anything else, use proper technique. Grasp the tool for maximum leverage with minimum strain. Use the “garden” rule – not to be confused with the golden rule – with hammer-swing tools, shake hands when gripping the tool. Let the weight of the tool head do the work. Don’t force the action. It’s much easier and safer too. Above all, get out and enjoy the beauty of nature. But remember, stay safe so you can enjoy working in the garden for many years to come. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. April 12 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board will meet. April 13 - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran will host a Listening Tour stop in Hugoton. He will be at the Memorial Hall from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. April 14 - Good Friday April 14-17 - Easter Break for USD #210 students April 16 - Happy Easter! - Heaven Bound Praise Band will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. April 17 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugoton Middle School Library. - St. Catherine Hospital’s Breast Center will host a Look Good, Feel Better® workshop from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce in Garden City. The session is free, but pre-registration is required due to limited space. Call 620-640-1022 for more information or to RSVP. April 18 - Individual income tax returns are due. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon at Pigs R Us.
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Hugoton FFA chapter hosts annual banquet Saturday night
Toby McClure, Michael Mirabal and Rebecca Johnson each earned a Star Greenhand award at the FFA Banquet Saturday, April 1.
New FFA officers for the Hugoton chapter include Sentinel JC Blakeley, Treasurer Rebecca Johnson, President Megan Newlon, Vice President Hallie Wettstein, Secretary Emma McClure, Reporter Casle Heger and Student Council Representative Kaleb Grubbs. These leaders will preside over the Hugoton High School FFA chapter for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Hugoton High School’s FFA Chapter hosted their annual FFA Banquet Saturday, April 1. Members were recognized for achievements throughout the year, including State Degree and Hugoton FFA Scholarship recipients, placements in Career Development Events, and Profiency Awards at District and State levels. The Chapter’s community involvement was also highlighted. Members put up American flags along Main Street for holidays, hosted a Fun Night at the Stevens County Fair, served at the Conservation Banquet, helped at the State Fair FFA Center, and donated food to Project Hope. Students also carved pumpkins with HES first graders and hosted an educational day with second graders at HES explaining “Where Food Comes From”. FFA members include seniors Lacey Brecheisen, Romano Burger, Kyra Kalani, Roman Lindstrom, Bernabe Mendoza, Elias Mendoza, Sydney Meyer, Brayden Silva and Anna Trotter; juniors Henry Beesley, Karma Elliot, Ady Gooch, Mitchell Hamlin and Caitlyn Kiley; sophomores Justin Blakeley, Kaleb Grubbs, Casle Heger, Rebecca Johnson, Peter Loewen, Emma McClure, Natan Mendoza, Michael Mirabal, Megan Newlon, Vallery Persing, Jose Renteria, Ashlyn Schechter, Austin Stevenson, Jayla Stump, Mattison Taylor, Jaxon Teeter, Abby Tharp, Eric Thompson, Dakota Vaughn and Hallie Wettstein; fresh-
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But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. — Matthew 6:33 NASB
f we want to have a closer relationship with God—and we should want this above all else—it is important to create the time and space necessary to do so. In much the same way that a new exercise or study regimen will probably require a change in our schedule, if we want to be a more spiritual person, we must carve out the time and space necessary for it. In our busy lives this usually entails finding time (and space) at the beginning or end of our day, since the middle of our day is usually filled up with work or school or taking care of family. God won’t force his way into our lives. If we want more of God in our lives, we should create the time and space for that to happen. There is a good reason why most monks start their days early—it’s the only time that they aren’t likely to be interrupted by life’s other necessities. It is also important that the space where you pray or meditate be conducive to it. A quiet comfortable corner of a room is all that is necessary. Find some quiet time and space at the start or end of each day to make room for God in your life. – Christopher Simon
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
men Amber Baeza, David Barker, Sydney Beesley, Ryland Bennett, Laramie Brecheisen, Jacob Elam, Frances Gaskill, Drake Knier,
Rene Martin, Toby McClure, Luis Ramos, Brian Rios and Conner Wells; and eighth graders Jacob Bell, Nicholas Bryan, Victoria Bryan, Kynna
Crawford, Rolanda Gerber, Gillian Heger and Molly McClure. Les McNally is the sponsor for the group.
Hugoton FFA Chapter members gather before their annual banquet Saturday evening. Members were recognized for their many
accomplishments throughout the past year. Their sponsor is HHS Agriculture Instructor Les McNally.
Hugoton’s chapter officers open the 2017 FFA Banquet April 1. Left to right are Sentinel Megan Newlon, Treasurer Bernabe Mendoza, Vice President Anna Trotter, Secretary Elias
Mendoza and Reporter Emma McClure. In back are Student Council Representative Roman Lindstrom and President Kyra Kalani.
Commissioners Continued from page 1 arrived, the Commissioners were discussing the details of the key card system at the Fitness Center. Motion was made and passed to allow Curtis Crawford to install the system. Bob Wetmore with Great Plains came in to talk to the Commissioners. He talked about funds of a half million dollars going to Moscow from Great Plains to help with the problems with the lagoons. He expressed his appreciation to Stevens County for their support over the years to his organization. Motion was made and passed to repeal the burn ban for Stevens County. Tony Martin checked in for
Road and Bridge. He told about the work starting on the four lane on Eleventh Street. He was told it is to be finished around November 1. Ted Heaton Sheriff reported in for the Sheriff’s Department. He asked about Resolution 1705. Commissioners said it was taken care of. Elaine Rowden from the Fitness Center checked in. Commissioners told her Curtis will be starting on the key card system and training her to work with it. Vanessa Willis came in to discuss the insufficient check her department had received. Paul said it had been turned in. If the person is stopped -
they will be detained as there is an active warrant for them. Paula Rowden from the Health Department came in. She talked about issues they have. She was joined by Rich Hodges. He came to discuss the fire alarm system in the Health Department. It has serious issues and is not up to code. He explained what needs to be done and provided a spec sheet so Paula can put out for bids. Commissioners gave their ok for this project. The Commissioners, Amy Rich and RoGlenda Coulter went for a walk-through of the Health Department. The meeting adjourned.
Manor nears CCRC status approval The Stevens County Hospital Board convened Monday, April 3 for their regular meeting. Present were board members Johnnie Denton, Keith Rome, Seth Gillespie, Benny Cabrera and board president Kirk Heger. Also present were Linda Stalcup, Diane Mangels, Jennifer Featherston, Dave Piper, Jessica Reinerio, Dr. Samer Al Hashmi and Marie Austin. After approving last
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month's minutes, board members approved proposed individuals for recredentialing unanimously. Jennifer reported Pioneer Manor's census is currently 70, with one admission expected Tuesday, April 5. The Manor has hired two new CNAs, and two more are expected to be hired shortly. There is also an acceptable candidate for the day charge nurse position who will likely be hired very soon. If the Manor can hire one more day charge nurse, they will be fully staffed again. The board agreed the sign-on and recruitment bonuses were likely the cause for the increased rate of qualified applicants. Linda was up next, and updated the board about the recent Critical Access Hospital evaluation. The committee discussed numerous important topics about Stevens County Hospital, mainly concerning offered services and SCH statistics. Members also went over benefits the hospital provides to the community, including the annual free health fair, donations to the Library's summer reading program, free Medicare seminars by the pharmacy staff, and Project Hope donations. The group offered recommendations for the future of the hospital. Their final report requires approval by the Hospital Board. Board members opted to approve the report unanimously. Linda then remarked Senator Jerry Moran will be touring the Stevens County Hospital Thursday, April 13. Board members were invited to attend. She also said she had received the certification of registration from the Kansas Insurance Department for Pioneer Manor's transition to a Continuing Care Retirement Community,
or CCRC. After a few finishing touches and a visit from the fire marshal, the remodeled rooms for independent living will be ready for residents. All three rooms are already reserved. Stevens County Healthcare paid the higher bed tax in March, and will pay the higher amount once more in July, but the October taxes will be greatly reduced after the Manor attains CCRC status. Dave then gave the financial report, and said the audit of the hospital began Monday morning. He also reported the hospital's cash position is strong, accounts payable are stable, and revenue is stable. Clinic visits are down 38 since last year, but the Pharmacy's revenue is up and their costs are down. The lab is still performing extremely well, swing beds are up, and the census is holding steady. Overall, the financial picture is good for this point in the year. The ER/on-call schedule was reviewed and approved. Dr. Sam reported he was looking forward to the end of acute illness season. Thankfully, the clinic hasn't seen a lot of RSV, but there are still a few cases of flu trickling in. He said the emergency room has been busy enough, and the swing bed care is doing well. Board members then went into executive session for ten minutes with Diane Porter and Linda Stalcup to discuss personnel. That session was followed by another ten minute executive session with Linda Stalcup about personnel. The board adjourned. The hospital board will next meet Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Hospital's Community Room. The public is invited to attend.
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Fifth grader Danica Amerin proudly shows off her “principal skills” while serving as Principal for the Day after earning 300 AR points.
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Hugoton High School teachers were treated to a delicious lunch last week when the National Honor Society members hosted a potluck with lots of yummy goodies catered by young cooks!
Hugoton Learning Academy is jam packed this school year with lots of minds that are eager to
Mrs. Ashley Goode and her preschool students show off their favorite storybook character costumes Friday, March 31 to celebrate International Children’s Book Day.
Fourth grader CJ Beard attends the Kansas Science and Engineering Fair in Wichita with Hugoton Middle School. He is an HCA student.
learn! Mrs. Burrows and Ms. Trujillo report the students are staying very busy!
Second grade students perform at their Keyboard Daze piano recital Thursday. Each student performed a short solo piece, as well as several cooperative songs. They are taught by Mrs. Bonnie Lomax. Jamyn Wolters displays his second place certificate. Wolters won second place at the Kansas Science and Engineering Fair in Wichita last week.
Mrs. Renee Beesley directs the HMS choir at the recent League Music Festival, hosted by Hugoton.
State Science Fair participants include, back row left to right, Williams, Milly Gavin
McClure, Kynna Crawford, Grace Gibson, Jordyn Beard, Grace Dillinger and Catalina
Gonzalez. In front are Jaden Hill, Jamyn Wolters and CJ Beard. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Ferguson.
Rusty Crites gets a pie in the face for raising a total of 4,199 pennies. The total money raised will be used to purchase a microscope for the HCA lab.
Hugoton Middle School musicians tune up at the recent Music Festival, hosted right here at home. HMS students ended up with several superior ratings, as well as the only Advanced Musician, or “AM” rating of the day, for eighth grader Rolanda Gerber’s instrumental solo.
Kids! Easter is coming and you can get in on all the “eggs-citement” by entering our annual
Color in the Easter scene below, and send it to us for your chance to win! Top 3 Winners Will Each Receive a Jumbo Easter Basket of Egg-citing Prizes! Contest Open to Junior Artists Ages 3-11.
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Christina Tower raises a toal of 4,902 pennies for HCA to be the second place winner. The pie in the face is in celebration of Pi Day March 14.
Tanner Rindels gets a pie in the face for raising the most money for HCA. He raised a total of 7,360 pennies.
Heath Kelley raises 3,392 pennies for HCA. His “reward” is a pie in the face!
Coloring Contest Rules: 1. Contest is for three age categories, children ages 3-5, 6-8 & 9-11. 2. Contestants may use crayons, markers or colored pencils to color the pictures. Adults may assist in completing the contest entry form, but may not assist in coloring. 3. Entries are considered property of this newspaper and may be printed by this newspaper. 4. All entries must be in the Hugoton Hermes office by April 10, 2017 for consideration.
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Anna McBride gets her pie in the face for raising 1,944 pennies for HCA.
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Eaglet Awards given Hugoton High School Eagles softball team would like to announce the first two winners for the Eaglet Award. Marrine Williams and Lakota Persing both will receive a t-shirt and a certificate. Additionally, the girls will get to announce the third inning
lineups for the April 13 home game against Liberal! The girls will also get their shirt signed by the players of the softball team. Both girls earned this award for having less than three conduct card marks.
Hugoton Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update the first Thursday of every month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7 to know what’s going on in your community! If you have an idea that you would like to see featured on the show, call Alisha at the Chamber at 620-544-4305 today! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Stevens County Economic Development and the Stevens County Farm Bureau Association have scheduled the second Legislative Update to be Monday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Come join Senator John Doll, and
Representative Stephen Alford, and get answers to your questions on the spot! Everyone is welcome, just show up! April Chamber Luncheon is scheduled for 12:00 noon Tuesday, April 18 at Pigs-RUs. Stacey and Laurie from the Stevens County Library will be our speakers, discussing all of the summer programs underway. Call the Chamber office at 544-4305 to get on the RSVP list…We would love to have you! Have you checked out all the things “springing” up at the Stevens County Library? The Photography Exhibit started Monday! Get in there and vote for your favorite! Ms. Stacey is asking for your
Lakota Persing receives a tshirt and a certificate in recognition of her “Eaglet”-worthy behavior in school. The award is given by the HHS Eagles softball team.
Marrine Williams shows her Eaglet Award and t-shirt. She received the award for having less than three conduct card marks.
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Jasmin Escalera holds up the hair she plans to donate to Wigs for Kids after her haircut at Tan’alon March 29. Wednesday’s appointment marks Miss Escalera’s second hair donation in only nine years of growing hair. Jasmin is a third grader at Hugoton Elementary, and her parents are Jose and Margarita Escalera. Wigs for Kids’ mission is to “help children look themselves and live their lives”, and they provide free wigs for children who need them. To find out more or to make a donation yourself, visit wigsforkids.org.
Good Luck on Your Spring Sports High School Softball JV at Holcomb Double Header at Thursday, April 6 4:00 p.m. High School Boys Golf Varsity at Liberal at 3:00 p.m. High School Baseball JV vs. Holcomb Double Header at High School Softball Varsity at Goodland Double Header Home at 4:00 p.m. at 4:00 p.m. 23Double Header High School Baseball Varsity vs. Holcomb Double High School Baseball JV vs. Goodland at HomeJV() at 4:00 4:00pm Baseball: (Datep.m. Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)Header at Home at 4:00 p.m. High SchoolBaseball: BaseballVarsity() Varsity(Date vs. Goodland 4:00pm Changed toDouble 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Thursday, April 20 Header at Home at 4:00 p.m. School Boys Golf JV at Elkhart at 3:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western HeightsHigh (Away) High School Softball JV at Goodland Double Header at High School Softball Varsity at Elkhart Double Header 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 4:00 p.m. at 4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, April 7 High School Baseball JV at Elkhart Double Header at 6:00pm High School Boys Golf Varsity Baseball: at LakinVarsity() at 1:00 (Date p.m. Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 4:00(Away) p.m. 6:00pm High School Track JV at LiberalSoftball: vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Varsity (Away) at Elkhart Double Header at 1:30JV p.m. High School Baseball 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) High School Track Varsity at Liberal at 1:30 p.m. at 4:00 p.m. 7:00pm:00pm 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Double Header at Tuesday, April 11 Baseball: JV() (Date Changed HightoSchool Softball JV at Elkhart High School Boys Golf Varsity atBaseball: Goodland at 2:00 p.m. 4:00(Away) p.m. 4:00pm Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal High School Boys Golf JV at Lakin at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 21 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Thursday, April 13 Middle School Track 7/8 at Holcomb Middle School 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Middle School Track 7/8 at Holcomb Middle School at 9:00 a.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 3:00 p.m. High School Track Varsity at Holcomb at 3:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Monday, April 17 Monday, April 24 6:00pm Softball: vs.p.m. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights High School Boys Golf Varsity at Ulysses at JV 1:00 High School Boys Golf (Away) Varsity at Cimarron at 1:00 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Tuesday, April 18 High School Softball JV(Away) vs. Colby High School Double 7:00pm - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) HighHMS School Track Varsity at Scott Community High Header at Homevs. at vs.Liberal 4:00 p.m.(Away) 4:00pm Varsity() (Date Changed 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal School at 9:30Baseball: a.m. HightoSchool Softball Varsity(Away) vs. Colby High School Double Heights Header (Away) at Home at 4:00 p.m. High School Boys Golf Varsity at Kismet-South 4:00pm Softball: JV Western vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights at 3:00 p.m. High School Baseball at Colby High School Double 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western HeightsJV(Away) High School Boys Golf JV at Syracuse at 3:00 p.m. Header at 4:00 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) High School Softball Varsity at Holcomb Double Header High School Baseball Varsity at Colby High School Dou6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) at 4:00 p.m. ble Header at 4:00 p.m.
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nesses. A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County. We are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check you can put in your daily deposit. If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate, your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”.
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Beautiful blooms all around town are coated with snow after a snowstorm Tuesday. An April snow can bring much-needed moisture and nutrients to the farmers, and southwest Kansans know better than to turn it down.
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Beautiful snowy scenes Tuesday, April 4 show the true nature of Kansas weather - “If you don’t like it, wait five minutes”.
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The library’s annual Photography exhibit began Monday, April 3. We encourage visitors to the exhibit to vote for their favorite. Please enter the name of the picture, not just the photographer. We will announce the winner of the Viewer’s Choice April 24. LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed all day Friday, April 14. We will be open Saturday, April 15 and Monday, April 17 during regular business hours. SUMMER READING The library is gearing up for spectacular summer reading programs this year. Miss Stacey is asking for your help. If you purchase soda in the 12-pack-
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CSP contract renewal sign-up is underway Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young recently announced a contract renewal sign-up is underway for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest working lands conservation program with more than 80 million acres enrolled. USDA’s Natural Resources
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for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, buffer strips, pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and soil health building activities – all while maintaining active agricultural production on their land. Benefits to producers can include: • Improved cattle gains per acre; • Increased crop yields; • Decreased inputs; • Wildlife population improvements; and • Better resilience to weather extremes. “CSP is for working lands,” said Young. “Thousands of people have made the choice to voluntarily enroll in the program because it helps them enhance natural resources and improve their business operation.” Producers interested in contract renewals or applying for CSP for the first time should visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/csp or contact their local USDA service center to learn more.
There will be a Spring Cotton Clinic April 12, 2017 at Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Goodwell, Ok. from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be from Hunny’s, sponsored by Moore County Gin and Adobe Walls Gin. Speakers are Randy Boman with the 2017 Cotton Production Update, Todd
Baughman with Keys to Successful Cotton Weed Management, Jerry Goodson with Early Season Cotton Insects, 2017, Jerrell Key with Cotton Marketing and Leighton Stovall with Harvesting Cotton for a Good Grade. Even if you have not signed up, please attend if interested!! Contact OPREC at 580-349-5441 so they can have a head count for lunch.
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Wranglers 4-H Club conducts March meeting By Grace Dillinger - Reporter Wranglers 4-H Club met for their regular monthly meeting March 6, 2017. The meeting was called to order by McKenzie and Raegan Hinds and Dawson Kerbow. Roll call was answered by: Where were you born? In old business, the club reminded members to signup for their t-shirt size for the new shirts. Members voted for the shirts to be the color green. It was approved for the club to pay for half the cost of each 4-H member’s shirt. The
club was encouraged to continue bringing canned goods for Project Hope. There were no new items of business. Abby and Gillian Heger gave a project talk called, “How to Raise Chicks!” Chaney Poulsen gave a project talk all about the parts of a saddle. The Sullivan family led recreation. The Dillinger, Gaskill, and Gold families provided snacks and drinks following the meeting. Next meeting will be April 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building.
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Hasn’t the rain been wonderful! Grass is greening up, flowers and attitudes are blooming! Saturday night, April 8 is our monthly dance. The First National Bank is sponsoring a free dance, and we will be playing Bingo. There will be prizes and refreshments. Bob Walters will be playing western music. Please come and join us for a fun time. Menu Apr. 6 ..................Ham & Beans Apr. 7..........................Spaghetti Apr. 10 .......................Ham Loaf Apr. 11......Chicken Fried Steak Apr. 12......................Roast Beef Apr. 13 ...................Swiss Steak Activities Thursday, April 6
Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 Sew All Day ................8:30 a.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. ..........Music by Bob Walters .................Sponsored by FNB Monday, April 10 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Birthday Day.............................. Thursday, April 13 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge.......................12:30 p.m.
Lucas has experienced 900 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Lucas!
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Hugoton High School and Middle School students display college literature given to them by Sterling College, February 26. The college also offered them each a jaw-dropping $40,000 scholarship to attend Sterling! From left to right are Art Instructor Mr. Robert Terill, Aylin
Avila, Ian Pomeroy, Katie Crawford, Victoria Bryan and Ivonne Chavez. The students’ works of art were recognized as exemplary at the recent Scholastic Art Competition. Congratulations to these talented young artists and to Mr. Terrill! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Note: In last week’s column, the author was incorrectly identified as a Kansas State graduate. Mr. David Stout proudly graduated from Lawrence’s prestigious University of Kansas in the 1970s with two degrees. In last week’s article, I posted a photograph of me with my dad and my sister, calling it our version of “The Grapes of Wrath”. I pointed out the photo was taken in August of 1951, but I would like to draw your attention to what appears to be my dirty mouth. The fact is, my mouth wasn’t dirty. It had recently been stitched up after I cut it wide open July 28, 1951, but there’s a story behind the cut lip, so let’s go back to the beginning. Prior to July 28, 1951, our family went to Elkhart for our medical needs. Our family doctor was Dr. Buckmaster, pictured here. I remember at least two specific occasions when my parents took me to see Dr. Buckmaster. The first time was when I had some kind of flu or cold, or some other kind of infection, and Dr. Buckmaster prescribed an injection of antibiotics. Well, we all know where those get routinely injected, right? Knowing what was coming, I fought my parents tooth and nail trying to prevent that needle being poked into my behind. I screamed and cried, holding on desperately to my pants, struggling to keep them from being pulled down, but of course, my parents won out, and Dr. Buckmaster himself, rather than his nurse, shot me in the behind. That man scared me to death and I hated him! (In the years to come, I learned others thought of him as a “horse doctor,” apparently more interested in treating horses than people.) Later, in preparation for our going to elementary school, Dr. Buckmaster advised my parents my little sister and I should have our tonsils removed. Nothing was wrong with our tonsils, mind you, it was just that back in those days tonsils were seen much like other “useless” body parts, parts like foreskins and wisdom teeth, body parts given to us by God or evolution (whichever you personally wish to believe in), body parts which needed to be removed “before they caused any trou-
Dr. Buckmaster ble,” parts which supposedly were just nuisances, serving no real purpose anyway. So there I was, on the surgical table in Elkhart, my parents watching from the doorway when Dr. Buckmaster placed the mask over my face - which I promptly threw to the floor. Having previously learned I was a problem patient, Dr. Buckmaster then soaked the mask with ether before putting it over my face again, holding it firmly. I think that’s the only time in my life I ever inhaled ether, but I remember the smell to this day. Later, after I was recovering, I vomited all over the floor, most probably to symbolically demonstrate my contempt rather than because I felt sick. Then came the evening of July 28, 1951, when I was climbing on top of a rusty barrel in front of our house on the farm. I slipped, and my mouth hit the sharp rusty edge of the barrel, cutting my lip wide open down to the gums. Of course, my parents’ first inclination was to take me to Dr. Buckmaster, but I screamed at them not to take me to him. Knowing my history with him, their better judgments prevailed, and that night we went to the emergency room at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton to have Dr. Frederick stitch me up. I was absolutely determined to show my parents that I could be a good patient for the right doctor, and I was as calm as could be. My mom commented to me later how amazed she was that I lay there on the table letting the doctor stick the needle in my lips to anesthetize me, then proceeding to sew me up with nine stitches. She commented a single tear rolled down my face, but I didn’t whimper or
move. In my mind, I was willing to suffer anything if it meant I would never see Dr. Buckmaster again. Needless to say, Dr. Frederick from Hugoton was our family doctor from that point on, which for me was until the summer after my first year at the University of Kansas in Lawrence – but that wasn’t the last time I saw Dr. Frederick. No, the last time I saw Dr. Frederick wasn’t as my doctor, but rather in June 1968 when his daughter Marcia married one of my cousins from Rolla, Rick Williamson. I attended their wedding at the Methodist Church in Hugoton, shaking Dr. Frederick’s hand one last time as I went through the reception line. Dr. Frederick was now “family” (…but Dr. Buckmaster was history!)
Governor Sam Brownback issued a proclamation declaring the month of April as "Safe Digging Month" in Kansas. The proclamation, in concurrence with National Safe Digging Month, reminds Kansans to call 811 before starting any outdoor activities that requires digging—including landscaping and home improvement projects. Calling 811 is a no-cost, convenient way to avoid injuries, property damage and outages. The Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas OneCall, the Kansas Pipeline Association, the Common Ground Alliance and Governor Brownback are encouraging excavators and homeowners to call 811 before they begin digging projects to prevent injuries, property damage, and inconvenient outages. A utility line
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in the area has been eased some with the much needed moisture. In this area, you take all the moisture you can get!
is damaged by digging once every eight minutes nationwide, and one-third of those incidents are caused by failure of the professional excavator or homeowner to call 811 before digging. When dialing 811, callers are connected to Kansas One-Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of the intent to dig. Calls are taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requests can also be entered at www.kansasonecall.com. Excavators and homeowners are required to make a request at least two working days in advance of beginning a digging project. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags or spray paint. Once lines have been accurately marked, digging can
begin. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. 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. In-
stalling 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.
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Legislative Update With Senator John Doll and Representative Stephen Alford
Monday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m.
at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room
Tuesday afternoon snow came tumbling down along with rain to cover some surfaces. Enough fell that even the recent high temperatures didn’t keep the snow from sticking to the ground.
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Tracking what and how much you eat and drink can help you better understand your caloric intake over time. Obviously, different people have different needs based on their age, activity level and even health. However, the amount that is used for the “average” person is 2,000 calories per day. This is what you find on the nutrition label when it shows what you have had as a percentage of your calories or nutrients for the day. For women, it’s probably a little less, for teenage boys it’s probably a little more. But you can keep that 2,000 calories in mind when you go out to eat; and you love the Fettuccine and Chicken with Sun dried Tomatoes at the Cheesecake Factory, but realize that it is a whopping 1,830 calories, your whole days worth in one meal. This doesn’t mean you can´t still order that dish, but it may encourage you to pack up 1/2 or 2/3 of it in a to-go box as soon as it arrives at the table so you don’t consume too much. Chances are that food portions in restaurants aren’t going to get smaller, so it is up to us to learn to eat smaller portions on our own. Choosing smaller portions can help you stay within your
The heavy rains that have fallen over the past few days have filled Hugoton’s Third Street, or “Canal Street” to the brim. The severe drought
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Governor Brownback proclaims April as “Safe Digging Month”
“Notes From Nancy” Coming soon, Calories on Menus If you have driven through McDonald’s, or stood in line at Subway or some other chain restaurants, you may have noticed that some of them are now listing the calories per menu item. By May 5, 2017, chain restaurants with 20 or more locations must list calories on print menus and menu boards. Calories should appear next to the name or price and be in a matching type size. Why is this something important to pay attention to? Calories are a measurement tool, like inches or cups. Calories measure the energy a food or beverage provides from the carbohydrate, fat and protein that it contains. Calories give you the fuel or energy you need to work and play - even to rest and sleep! When choosing what to eat and drink, it’s important to get the right mix enough nutrients without too many calories. Americans as a group continue to gain weight and obesity is on the rise. Paying attention to calories is an important part of managing your weight. The amount of calories needed are different, whether one wants to gain, lose, or maintain weight.
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caloric needs. Some commonly eaten foods can provide more calories than we realize. You can cut down on calories by choosing a smaller portion. For example, a large order of fries can contain over 500 calories, but a small order only half of that amount. Also, be cautious of how many calories you consume in beverages. That 20 ounce bottle of pop has about 250 calories, or 1/8 of your total calories for the day. That medium Iced Caramel Mocha at McDonald’s will set you back 330 calories and 39 grams of sugar. It is just as easy to drink too many calories as it is to eat too many. The restaurants covered by this new rule will also have to provide additional nutrition information, such as saturated fat, sodium and sugar content upon request. This can be another way to make sure you are aware, not only of how many calories you consume, but to not consistently make choices high in fats and sugars. Although it can be a bit depressing to learn how many calories are in our favorite restaurant foods, this will allow us as consumers to make more informed choices when eating out.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Thursday, April 6 High School Track at Moscow, 3:00 p.m., SCHOOL DISMISSED at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 Kindergarten and First Grade Field Trip to Liberal Baseball at Satanta at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8 The Moscow Baptist Church Choir group have prepared an Easter Cantata at 2:00 p.m. at Wheatridge Care Home 1501 South Holly Drive in Liberal High School Prom at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 9 Moscow Baptist Church Choir Easter Cantata at 3:00 p.m. at Satanta Care Home in Satanta Monday, April 10 Baseball vs. Springfield at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 Junior High Track at Ingalls at 2:00 p.m. Board of Education meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 Stevens Co. Conservation District Earth Balloon for PKsixth grades
Town wide garage sale is Saturday Moscow will be having Town Wide Garage Sale Day Saturday, April 8, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Maps of the sales can be picked up at the
Convenience Store, the Post Office, or the Moscow Senior Citizen Building. There will be lots of sales and lots of bargains!
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Ratings are listed from Regional Music Moscow High School Music students participated in the High School Regional Music Contest in Garden City, Saturday, April 1. I ratings were earned by Bryan Erives, xylophone solo; Axel Granillo, xylophone solo; Alexis Fisher, trumpet solo; the percussion ensemble, comprised of Gaby Branilo, Jesus Gallegos, Bryan Erives, Axel Granillo, Jordan Snyder, and Austin Snyder; and the woodwind ensemble, comprised of Jaylen Mendez, Maggie White, Alexis Fisher, Monica Gonzalez and Andriana Salcedo. The entries receiving a I rating will all compete at the State contest. II ratings were received by Rachel Peirson, vocal solo; Monica Gonzalez, clarinet solo; and the woodwind ensemble, comprised of Maggie White, Alexis Fisher, Monica Gonzalez and Heidi Hernandez. Music Instructor, Gail Dale was very pleased to have so many entries who qualified for the State Contest, and with all of the students’ efforts.
Spring cleaning? Place trash in dumpsters
Adamaris Moran enjoys giving her little dog a ride on her bicycle. They both were having lots of fun.
The large dumpsters are in place on the lot beside the Convenience Store in Moscow. They will be in place until April 21. This is a great time to get yards cleaned and limbs taken away and dispose of any big items. The dumpsters are marked for the contents allowed, please respect these guidelines. Fines will be given for abuse of these guidelines.
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Moscow seventh and eighth graders pose in front of the Eisenhower statue in Abilene. This
was one stop on their recent field trip that included visiting the state capitol in Topeka.
Grade 5-Invitational Music Contest ratings are announced The Moscow Grade 5 Invitational Music Contest was March 27 at Moscow. Music instructor, Gail Dale, was very pleased with the students’ performances. “AM”, or Advanced Musician, ratings were given to Cambria Phillips, vocal solo, and the fifth grade mixed ensemble. I+ ratings were received by David Lahey, vocal solo; Megan Robson, vocal solo; Jacie James, instrumental solo; 6,7,8 Mixed Ensemble; and Aidan Cullison, instrumental solo. I ratings were received by Conder DeVaughan, vocal solo; Katy Olivas, vocal solo; Jacie James, vocal solo; Ashley Kennedy, instrumental solo;Aiden Maramontes, instrumental solo; Hunter Persinger, vocal solo; Cambria Phillips, instrumental solo; and Lizzett Gonzalez, instrumental solo. I- ratings were given to Aiden Cullison, vocal solo; Kate Gonzalez, vocal solo; Jollee Hoffman, vocal solo; Josie James, instrumental
Moscow Fire Department seeks new members The Moscow Station of the Stevens County Fire Department is looking for new members due to the station being severely short handed. If you are interested, please contact Brad Dahle at 620544-5347 or Terry Pierson at 620-544-5408. Members must be 18 or older and willing to attend bi-monthly training on the first and third Monday evenings.
solo; Katy Olivas, instrumental solo; and Elizabeth Erives and Garrett Hull, instrumental solo. II+ ratings were given to Woodwind Ensemble; Jeremy Sutherland, vocal solo; Kate Gonzalez, instrumental solo; Yamilet Flores, vocal solo; Agatha Redecap, vocal solo;
Sara Barboza, vocal solo; and Conder DeVaughan, instrumental solo. II ratings went to 6,7,8 Band; David Lahey, instrumental solo; Jayden James, instrumental solo; Marisol Gomez, instrumental solo; and Lizzy Ketchum, vocal solo.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget
This is the school house in Hugoton in the year 1902. Langdon Morgan donated this photo to
the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth This article was taken from the book “Forgotten Men of Cripple Creek” by Leslie Doyle Spell and Hazel M. Spell, provided by Museum Curator Stanley McGill. Our caravan passed through Woodsdale and on into a small town named Hugoton. Near that village, Father filed on a homestead and decided to settle his little family down. He dug a hole in the ground about four feet deep, ten feet wide and twenty feet long; boarded the sides and ends of it to four feet above the ground. On this, he put a roof of sod. This was our dugout home. The wagon was unpacked and as we settled in, Dad looked across the beautiful prairie land and exclaimed; “At last my dream has come true--a chance to build a home in the land of my dreams on fertile soil and among fine neighbors.” This was our pioneer home in Kansas. One of our neighbors with whom Dad made friends during the caravan trek, was a man by the name of Alec King who figures quite prominently in my story later on, as King was instrumental in encouraging Father to move on
to Colorado. While to many of the new settlers, this looked like the land of promise, one drawback had been overlooked. This was the fearful drought that sometimes prevailed. Many weeks would elapse without a drop of rain. It was here the parody of the old song, “Beulah Land,” was composed. “Oh, Kansas land, oh, Kansas land, As on my sod shanty roof I stand And look away across the plain And wonder if it will ever rain.” There was fertile land and Dad felt sure he could raise good crops. He plowed the prairie fields, then used a garden spade to jab a hole in the furrow, Mother following along, dropping four grains of corn in each hole and chanting the refrain: “There’s one for the cutworms, one for the crow, one for the hopper and one to grow.” This was all in the day’s work of a pioneer mother. Unfortunately, the new settlers found themselves in the crossfire of a feud between two bands of outlaws. We were compelled to move
from our dugout into the town of Hugoton. Our new home there was located near a hotel owned by the marshall of the town, Sam Robinson, a former Kentuckian but a central figure in the feud between Hugoton and Woodsdale, the two towns quarreling over the location of the county seat. Sam owned a very beautiful bay racehorse which could outrun any horse in the county. When he led this horse to the town well for water, our home lay along his path. He would stop at our house, lift my brother Oakley and me to the horse’s back and there we rode in high glee until he returned from the well. Thus, we became quite fond of Sam and his horse, Bob. Some years later while in Colorado, Oakley and I were called upon to identify Bob, which we did with considerable regret. This article will be continued next week. 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.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, April 4 Brown Dupree - $2.29 Eagles Landing - $2.21 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.17 Thrifty King - $2.19 Toot N Totum - $2.19 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.14 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.32 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site
GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 25.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 0.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices April 3 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.88 per gallon in 2016, $2.25 per gallon in
Hugoton Recreation Commission announces
2017 Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Monday 4/10 through Monday 4/17 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily Open Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 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
2015, $3.45 per gallon in 2014, $3.50 per gallon in 2013 and $3.75 per gallon in 2012. "We long anticipated seeing gasoline prices beginning to rise en masse in the spring, but uncharacteristically, it took until nearly April Fool's Day for it to begin. There's no fooling this time, the rally in prices does seem to be more credible as oil and gasoline markets rebound," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for Gas Buddy.com. "Last Wednesday's weekly report from the Energy Information Administration provided some energy for the storms to develop at gas pumps based on a weak showing in crude oil inventories, barely increasing as supply and demand finally sees more balance, pushing oil prices higher. Motorists should expect to see a more sustained upward trend at the pump through Memorial Day, but thankfully, the seasonal rise could still be less severe than what we've seen in prior years," DeHaan added. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.
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EASTER EGG HUNTERS. About 750-800 children of grade school and preschool age joined in a hunt for nearly 5000 Easter eggs Friday afternoon. Sixty-six merchants and professional men contributed the eggs and awarded Thursday, April 16, 1992 Steve Morris, a Hugoton farmer, filed for the State Senate race against State Senator Leroy Hayden. Thursday, April 19, 1962 Opal Mae Stoddard and George L. Hall exchanged wedding vows April 8, 1962 at the Moscow Methodist Church. Thursday, April 4, 1957 Bounty on jackrabbits will be discontinued after April 27, 1957, it was announced Monday following a meeting of the county board of commissioners. Since last September, the county has paid a bounty of 5¢ for each pair of rabbit ears. During that time approximately 25,000 pairs of ears have been turned into the county clerk for bounty payments totaling $1,250. Thursday, April 17, 1952 Three year old Larry Joe Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Carpenter, was injured Monday when he fell beneath a car as his father was backing up to a trailer at his home on South Main Street. The father, who thought the boy had gone into the house as he got into the car, felt the car hit the boy and took him immediately to the Stevens County Hospital where one thigh was found to be broken. Friday, March 20, 1942 The following named men have been selected for induction and will report at Hugoton, at 2:45 p.m. April 5, 1942, whereupon they shall be sent to an induction station of the United States Army, Wichita, Kansas. Phillip Spotswood Blinger, Claude Devere Davis, Harley Walker Nordyke, Virgil Martin Hamilton, Reece Donald Morgan, Orin Relis Olinger, Stanley Clark Hicks, Roy Glen Brown, James Curtis Campbell, Boyd Montgomery Cott, Ernest Miles Florence, Albert Winfield Wayland. Friday, March 5, 1937 (The Dirty Thirties) After reading the accounts in the various papers all over the nation about our dust storms, we are about convinced that it must have been a terrible storm. In fact, it is a wonder that there is anyone left to tell the story. It’s blinding-blackness, death dealing qualities must have been terrific. One newspaper says, “When the dust would check for a short time, the friends and neighbors would turn out, dig a grave and rush the corpse to the cemetery, lower the body into the hastily made grave, fill it, scatter a few flowers on the grave and return hurriedly to their homes to wait for another lull in the dust storm, then bury another.” It must have been a terrible storm! The above was only one of the many stories which were told of our storm. What about the beautiful days which followed the storm? Let’s remember them for a while. Friday, January 22, 1932 Sherman Brollier, senior in Washburn College, has been awarded for the year of 1930-1931, the annual monetary prize offered by the Walker Drug Company to the
small prizes for the return of about one in each dozen eggs. The eggs were hidden in a fourblock area of Sixth and Main Streets, which were blocked off for the occasion. Taken from the April 17, 1952 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
student who averages the highest grade for the year. This is the second successive year that Brollier has won the prize.
If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 6, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FINNEY COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARLOW E. JOHNSON, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 5 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 30, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL E. HILL, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 4 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59)
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You are hereby notified that Melvin R. Hill, as personal representative of the estate of Carol E. Hill, deceased, and as an heir of Carol E. Hill, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens and Seward Counties in Kansas, and other counties, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated (exemplified) copy of Decedent's will, 2nd codicil, Non-Judicial Resolution Agreement, and the proceedings had in the Superior Court of Washington for Thurston County, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order de-
termining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by Decedent, Carol E. Hill, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereof, pursuant to the terms of Decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before the 24th day of April, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Melvin R. Hill, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on March 28, 2017, by Gary L. Ivie, as representative of the Estate of Mildred Ivie, one of the heirs of the decedent, Arlow E. Johnson, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both
real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Arlow E. Johnson within the State of Kansas at the time of his death on August 15, 1963. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 4th day of May 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Gary L. Ivie, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 30, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE I. PETERSON, DECEASED Case No. 2017 PR 3 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on March 22, 2017, by Steven J. Peterson, husband of the decedent, Joyce I. Peterson, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or inter-
ests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Joyce I. Peterson within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on September 16, 2015. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 25th day of April 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Steven J. Peterson, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Rolla News
Amiley Lewis is the National Champion. She won first in the Individuals Extreme Tumbling Mini Division. Photo courtesy of Kendra Lewis.
Amiley named National Champ Amiley Lewis, daughter of Cory and Kendra (Hipp) Lewis, participated in the American Spirit Championships Springs Express Nationals Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 in Tulsa, Ok. Amiley's team, Shimmerz, won first in their divi-
sion as well as Grand Champion. She competed in the Individuals Extreme Tumbling Mini Division and won first. Congratulations to Amiley and Shimmerz on an outstanding performance. Rolla is proud of you!
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Young scientists win at State Science Fair Thirteen science fair participants traveled to Wichita Thursday, March 30 to be ready for the Kansas State Science and Engineering Fair Friday, March 31. Rolla came home with three first place winners and four second place winners, with several other special awards. Jose Alvarado, in his first year of being a part of science fair and the youngest of the Rolla partic-
ipants, earned his first gold medal in Animal Science for his project “Music vs. Animals.” William Brown, junior, earned first place in Material Science for his project, “Strength of Welds.” Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt, juniors, continued their winning streak, by placing first in Earth Science with their “Soil Profiles.” Sophomore Brooke Hinds
Kansas State Science and Engineering participants from Rolla back row left to right are Paige Claassen, Deserae Schwindt, William Brown, Brooke Hinds, Gavin LaRue and Chaseton Wasson. Pictured in front are Elena
earned second place in Microbiology for her “Oily Remedies.” Gavin LaRue, eighth grade, earned second place in Engineering for his “Don’t Drag Me Down” presentation. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up and seventh grader Chaseton Wasson wasn’t recognized at the Science Fair for his third place. He won with his Biomedical / Health project “Glucose Detec-
tion”. Carissa Sohm earned second place for Animal Science project, entitled “Come Little Coyote, Come.” Rylan Williams, fifth grade, earned second place for his Physical Science project called “Shakin’ Up Some Energy.” Other Rolla participants included fifth graders Elena Reza, Samantha Martinez, Dasean Lewis and eighth grader Monte Fosdick. The science teachers of Rolla include Sherri Randle, fourth grade, Becky Sohm, fifth grade, Kris Hall, sixth grade and Zeta Greene, seventh grade through high school. Super job, all of you! Rolla is extremely proud of our young scientists!
Reza, Samantha Martinez, Jose Alvarado, Rylan Williams, Dasean Lewis, Carissa Sohm, and Monte Fosdick. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
Brooke Hinds - Second place Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene
Look who’s new Carissa Sohm - Second place Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Rylan Williams Second place Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Gavin LaRue - Second place Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Chaseton Wasson Third place
Rolla vocal and band students perform at Moscow Music Festival The Moscow Music Festival is each year in Moscow for musicians in fifth through eighth grade. Rolla attends each year and they never disappoint their music director with their outstanding accomplishments. This year was no exception.
The junior high band was the first event of the day for Rolla Monday, March 27 and they came away with a 1+. Also earning 1+’s for the day were Melanie Norton for her vocal solo, Ashley Paniagua for her snare solo, Jaxen Mauk for his baritone
solo, Abby Garcia for her clarinet solo and Audra Langley for her flute solo. Earning 1’s for the contest were Carissa Sohm with her clarinet solo, Elena Reza for her baritone solo, Audra Langley for her vocal solo, Aspen Sohm for her flute solo, the mixed vocal trio with Melanie Norton, Alec Langley and Gavin LaRue, the Boys Trio with Austin Apelu, Thomas Brown and Jaxen Mauk, and the Girls Ensemble with Abby Garcia, Ashlyn Hicks, Carissa Sohm, Hailey VanBeekum and Audra Langley on flute. Earning 1-‘s were the Mixed Vocal Ensemble with Austin Apelu, Thomas Brown,
Abby Garcia, Ashlyn Hicks, Alec Langley, Audra Langley, Gavin LaRue, Jaxen Mauk, Melanie Norton, Carissa Sohm and Hailey VanBeekum, Dasean Lewis with his trumpet solo, Gabby Bolin with her trombone solo and Samantha Martinez with her trumpet solo. Monte Fosdick with his snare and Thomas Brown with his tenor sax both earned 2’s. Kenneth Fosdick and Rylan Williams both played alto sax solos that earned 2+. Great job, director Sam Eiland, Rolla junior high and fifth grade, for stellar results at the 2017 Moscow Music Festival!
Katy Tucker, India Bound. Photo courtesy of Megan Tucker.
Rolla’s high school music program traveled Saturday, April 1 to Garden City for the Regional Music Festival. Sam Eiland, director, and Sherry Kelling, accompanist, were ready for this day. Four II’s were earned. Deserae Schwindt and Brooke Hinds each earned a II for their vocal solos. The Girls Trio, featuring Deserae, Brooke and Brianna Smith earned a II as well. The Woodwind Trio with Ashly Hart, Deserae Schwindt and Paige Claassen, was the final II. Alexandra Hart earned a I with her trumpet solo. The Percussion Quartet with Allyson Norton, Cacee Milburn, Henry
Wiebe and Luis Martinez earned a I. The Saxophone Ensemble, featuring Magaly Cortez, Nayeli Ochoa, Brooke Hinds, Aaron Apelu and Corny Loewen, earned also earned a I. Deserae Schwindt took a mallet solo that was merited a I. The Trumpet Trio with Hope Halstead, Alexandra Hart and Angelina Fosdick also merited a I. The fabulous Percussion Ensemble, which features the entire band, earned an impressive I, consistent with previous years. Congratulations to the music program and good luck to the band students who qualified for state with their I’s. State music will be April 29 in Hesston.
April 1 may be known as April Fools’ Day but on this April 1, two of Rolla’s teacher proved THEY are no fools.
Suzanne Murray was recognized by VFW Post 3166 as the Teacher of the Year for grades sixth throught eighth.
Suzanne is currently teaching English in junior high and working as the school librarian for Rolla. She is happily married to Jim and they have one daughter in college, Katie. Congratulations, Suzanne! Suzanne was unable to attend the banquet due to prior obligations. John Barrett was chosen as the VFW Post 3166 Teacher of the Year for grades ninth through twelfth and has been recommended to compete for National Teacher of the Year. John teaches junior high and high school social studies at Rolla. He is married to Shelley and they have two daughters in college, Casey and Kaleigh. Congratulations John! Rolla is very proud to say that these two highly motivated individuals work for USD 217.
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Ron and Temple Reed gush over their new great granddaughter. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Kramer, aunt of the baby Nora.
Lenora Lee blesses Wasinger family Ron and Temple Reed of Rolla are so pleased to announce the birth of their first great granddaughter! Kyle and Kaitlyn (Reed) Wasinger gave birth to Lenora Lee March 30, 2017. She weighed seven pounds and four ounces and is 20 1/2" long. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Deb and Mike Landwehr and Greg Reed. Ron and Temple made a trip to Park City to see their first great grandbaby. Congratulations to all the family members! She is a precious addition to the wonderful Reed family!
Lenora “Nora” Lee Wasinger, not quite ready to show her eyes for the camera. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Kramer, aunt of Nora.
Katy Tucker, granddaughter of James and Mary Frances Light of Rolla, is planning a trip to India this summer. She is a freshman at Oral Roberts University and studying elementary education, with a concentration in English Language Learners. She has felt God’s call on her heart. This summer she will travel to India from May 14 until June 13. She will serve the people of India by working with women and children. She is extremely excited to see what God has in store for her there. She is seeking people who would join her and her team in prayer while they are preparing for India, traveling there and for their work while there. Please pray for wisdom, safety and for God to work powerfully through the team. They will be going to the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They will be working at an orphanage. Katy and another girl on the team will be leading the worship for the children there. If you would like to help support Katy on this trip of a life-
time, donations can be sent to ORU Missions, 7777 South Lewis Ave, Tulsa OK 74171. Credit card donations can be made online at ORUmissions.com/donate in which you select "on behalf of specific missionary" and type “Kathryn Tucker India South” in the box below. Your prayers and donations would be much appreciated. Katy is the daughter of Mike and Megan (Light) Tucker of Wichita. Go with God, Katy! Prayers and blessings for a wonderful trip!
RHS musicians win at Regionals
Two USD 217 teachers recognized
Brenda Mallory, VFW Post 3166 Auxiliary President stands with John Barrett and James Langley, 7th District Commander. Suzanne Murray is not pictured. Photo courtesy of Shelley Barrett.