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Council considers enforcements The Hugoton City Council met April 11, 2016 at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden and councilmen Shannon Crawford, Frankie Thomas, Jason Teeter, Dan Corpening and Dean Banker. Also attending the meeting were Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, Patricia Phillips, Katrina Phillips, Don Olinger, Amanda Randle, Andy Farmer, Ralph Sittingdown, Carolyn Langley and Wayne Feldman. The council approved the minutes of the March 7, 2016 meeting. They also approved the March municipal judge’s report and the quarterly chargeoffs. Josh Grubbs reported he had attended the Heart of America Building Inspectors Conference last week. He thought it was very informative. He has been sending out letters concerning code violations of weeds. He and Attorney Tate participated in the Don Phillips abatement located at 1205 Madison April 1, 2016. The city brought in equipment to correct the violation of city environmental code Section 8-708 and the costs will be attached to the property’s tax state-

ment. City Clerk Hicks received a bid for the Safe Routes to School project for $192,244.00 from Bryant & Bryant Construction from Halstead. This bid covers sidewalks from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street on the west side of South Jackson. The council voted to approve this bid. The city had been awarded $250,000 for this project. The city’s cost will be $600.00. The council voted to approve the 2016 Water Conservation Plan and the Water Emergency Plan as presented. City Clerk Hicks presented the idea of doing a beautification improvement project on the east end of Hugoton on the south side of the highway between the highway and the frontage road. Wayne Tate suggested the Parsons Trust might be interested in helping with the expenses. The council asked for the estimated cost be brought in. The hearing of the condemnation of the structure located at 305 S. Main, also known as the Dana Swan Church property, was held. After viewing the evidence showing the structure of the building was unfit for habitation, the council voted to condemn the building. Because the SnoBall - directly north of the condemned property - will be open during the summer months, the city will not do the demolishment until Septem-

A menacing cloud hovers over Hugoton streets, right before a formidable dust cloud completely obliterated blue skies and caused wind damage for area residents Tuesday, April 5. Photo courtesy of Stacie Robertson.

ber. Ms. Swan will be issued a letter, demanding the building be removed or demolished by September 1, 2016. If the building is not removed by that date, the city will demolish it for her and the costs will be added to her tax statement. Ralph Sittingdown of 215 S. Main, Patricia Phillips of 509 E. Fifth Street and Andy Farmer of 516 W. Ninth Street are working at cleaning up their properties. The council asked Sittingdown and Farmer to return for the June 6, 2016 city council meeting to report their progress. Patricia Phillips asked why, after 35 years, the council was now enforcing the code. Attorney Tate answered her, stating it has been discussed for a long time. Now this in-office council is enforcing these environmental codes. Other properties in Hugoton will be addressed according to the codes in the future. Patricia also asked, in the case of a fenced backyard, if the property owner could do whatever they wanted. Tate replied that was not the case, according to the environmental code of Hugoton. Michael Randle at 815 and 815 1/2 S. Monroe had not made improvements. Attorney Tate stated the back yard could not be used as a salvage yard. The council voted to begin abatement proceedings of this property. City Clerk Hicks reported the Kansas Municipal Utilities in Wichita are scheduling their annual conference. Gary Rowden will attend. Attorney Tate commented KDI is still planning their expansion. After some discussion, the council asked that KDI come to the next meeting May 9 to discuss what the city needed to do for the expansion. Jason Teeter, of the Tourism Board, requested $1,000 for the HensonWilloughby Rendezvous and $500 for the Diamond Cross Arena Roping Competition. The council approved these expenditures. The council also appointed

Alicia Owens and (Roy) Rahit Bombaywala of the Best Western Plus to serve with the Tourism Board. They are replacing Ruth Van Horn and Diane Mangels. The council also extended Jason Teeter’s term on the Tourism Board. The council reappointed Jason Featherston and Alvin Riley for four year terms on the Forewinds Golf Course Board. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 9, 2016.

A solid wall of dirt and debris rolls over the plains Tuesday evening due to high winds and dry conditions. Photo courtesy of Louressa Gill.

Legislative Update set for Saturday, April 16 The third of four Legislative Updates is scheduled for this Saturday, April 16 at the Stevens County Library meeting room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford will be on hand to discuss issues affecting local

Kansans. The meeting will start at 3:30 p.m. Stevens County Economic Development Board, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold members are cosponsors for the Update.

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Chamber Board President Cathy Wolters presents the annual “Lifetime Achievement” award to Larry Bradford at the Chamber Banquet Saturday, while Chamber Director Alicia Owens recounts Larry’s contributions to the community.

Chamber Board members RoGlenda Coulter, Charlie Field and Toby Kehn surround “Citizens of the Year” Adena and Dwain

Towner who received the award thanks to their incredible volunteering efforts.

Prom and recital will be this weekend The 2016 Hugoton High School Prom is Saturday, April 16. Come experience “An Empire State of Mind”! The Junior class extends an invitation to the community for the annual viewing of the prom decorations. The front entrance to the high school will be

opened from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is the only entrance to be used. Also this weekend local senior piano students from Hugoton and Rolla will be gracing the communities with a cultural event Sunday, April 17. Their first performances will be at the

Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton at 2:00 p.m then on to the Rolla United Methodist Church for a 5:00 p.m. program. Admittance will be a free will donation which will be divided between the senior performing artists as scholarships.

A Morton County residence burns as it was caught in the direct line of last week’s

Wilburton Fire. The firemen from five different counties did an extraordinary job of getting the fire contained even in the high winds and low visibility of the dirt storm.

Many other homes were in the line of fire but were miraculously saved. Be sure to thank a fireman today! Photo courtesy of Jody Coddington.

Beesley files for Commissioner slot Don Beesley has filed to run for Stevens County Commissioner District Two. Other candidates for the August 2, 2016 primary include: Pat Hall Commissioner District Two; Tron Stegman and Carol Lee Burrows Commissioner District Three; Amy J. Tharp County Clerk; Betty Rosel - Register of Deeds; Vanessa Willis - County Treasurer; and Ted Heaton - County Sheriff. Papers may be picked up and filed with the

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County Election Officer Pam Bensel at the Stevens County Courthouse at 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. You must file by June 1, 2016 at 12:00 noon. New voter registration is due by July 12, 2016, while absentee ballots must be requested by July 29, 2016. Absentee ballots must be returned by August 2. Early voting will be from July 26, 2016 through August 1, 2016. More election information can be found online at voteks.org.

Eva Schmitt excitedly accepts her Hermes coloring contest Easter Basket from Ruthie Winget. Eva won the nine to eleven year division and is the daughter of Judy Schmitt. Congratulations Eva! Thank you for entering!!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ - Hugoton Recreation signups for Baseball / Softball from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 14 - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will meet at Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Avenue in Ulysses. A meal will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the south room, and the meeting will be from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the commercial building. Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or John at 620-952-0222 or visit sons ofthunderswks.com for more information. April 15 - Russell Child Development Center will present Dr. Tina Payne Bryson at a workshop focusing on the “No-Drama Discipline” approach to relationships. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church, 2720 Campus Drive in Garden City. - “Saints and Sinners” are invited to Praise and Worship at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Supper sloppy joes this week - will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by speaker Terry Miller from Agape Church. Contact Linda Bordeaux for information at

620-453-1269. April 16 - Legislative Update, 3:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. - Hugoton High School prom. April 17 - Lone Star Friends Church will host the Barclay College Concert Choir, who will present the worship service at 10:45 a.m. at the church, 14 miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51. - Sherry Kelling's senior piano students will present a special performance at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton at 2:00 p.m. and at Rolla United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. Admission is a free will donation that will go toward scholarships for the students. April 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library. April 19 - Murphy Financial Advisors will host a retirement planning workshop at the Hugoton Best Western from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If you are having to make retirement decisions, changing jobs, deciding

Juniors invite community to view prom tion, and staff is Dear Editor, The Junior HHS Junior Class needed every year to make this night class of HHS would like to extend an invita- happen. We would like to recognize tion to the community for the annual viewing of the prom each of you and the community decorations. This year come ex- for everything you have done to perience “An Empire State of support us over the last year! Mind"! The front entrance to Thank you, the high school will be opened from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is the only entrance to be used. A The Junior Class Alexa Beltz and John Moser, lot of hard work from students, parents, faculty, administraSponsors

whether to retire or just need information about Social Security, the workshop will address your concerns. To RSVP, call 580-338-6261. Murphy Financial has over 30 years of retirement planning experience and have experience with most local employers’ plans. April 20 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. - HHS senior girls will host their senior tea at 2:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. April 24

Aglow will meet Thursday Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, at Seventh and Main in Hugoton, Thursday, April 14. They encourage guests to use the Main Street entrance. Coffee and fellowship will be enjoyed at 7:00 p.m., and the meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. Aglow Fellowship is very happy to present their April speaker, Ruth Bartel. Ruth is one of several members of the Bartel family who have blessed the Hugoton community for ten years, having come from the Meade neighborhood. Ruth has been blessed by the Lord with the gift of writing and has published three Kindle form books. A recent article about one of her books was published in the Western Kansas Faith & Family newsletter. Ruth was introduced to the Lord as a child of seven years. She stated she has engaged in a life journey with Jesus Christ, and her journey is ongoing. At present Ruth is ministering by computers Missionary Ministries online. Also, she is currently part of the ministry team at Trinity Baptist Church, serving as or-

Insight

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Silent sentinels on the High Plains Editor’s note: I’m out of the office this week so I decided to dust off a story I wrote in May of ’95. I was on my way to a Rattlesnake Roundup outside of Sharon Springs. While taking the back roads where I grew up, I happened upon the inspiration for the following story. While Mr. Smith is dead and gone, the hardy souls and stories like his are worth revisiting. Perched atop the weathered wooden posts, the western boots stretched nearly one mile into the horizon. Brown, black, green, gray and blue were the colors. Torn and frayed was their condition. All the boot heels pointed toward the blue, spring sky. Some of the toes still held their shape – jutting out from the fence post. Others dropped toward the grass like the tongues of cutting ponies after a full morning of sorting cattle. This boot fence can be found on John Smith’s Boot Hill Ranch. Located on K-25 about a mile and a half north of Russell Springs, nearly 500 boots dot the top of the five-strand, barbed wire fence that runs north and south. “The number depends on how many have been stolen on any particular day,” Smith said with a glint in his eye. “Those boots don’t just jump off the posts and walk away.” Locals will tell you a boot fence is one method a rancher uses to signify he is just that – a rancher and not a farmer. A few will tell you it’s just a “crazy” hobby and nothing to take too seriously. Smith fitted his first pair of boots on the fence line 20 years ago. The boots were 1948 vintage and hand-made by Charles P. Shipley Saddlers & Mercantile, Co. of Kansas City, Mo. They were located down by the stockyards and they made boots for ole’ Jesse James,” Smith said, proud to have owned a pair of boots made by the same company that had fitted the famous outlaw. “I got married in mine back in ’51.” After Smith put the first pair of boots on his fencerow, it seemed only natural to add more. Before long, friends and neighbors were helping him stock the line. They’d throw worn out pairs in the back of his pickup at auctions and cattle sales. Some dumped the boots next to the fence. Smith never turned down a pair of boots and it didn’t matter what condition they were in. At one time, he figured there were

- Lone Star Friends Church will host Evangelical Friends Missionaries Roy and Jinky Twaddell, starting with a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. April 26 - Hugoton Elementary’s fifth and sixth grade choirs and bands will present a concert at the HHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. May 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room.

close to 700 boots on the fence. He’d been known to wear a pair that may have still had a little life left in them. “Boots keep the water off and the fence posts last longer,” Smith told me. “The boots shelter the post top so the moisture can’t get into the post and expand it and break it up.” Yep, thanks to Smith, each post has its own leather garage. But not all the boots have stayed on the posts. A few years back the Logan County rancher lost a pair of women’s boots that laced up the front. “I guess they were old and somewhat of a collectible,” Smith said. After this incident, he never fitted a pair of boots next to one another on the posts. Instead he’d put one boot in the corner of his land and stick the other in some random spot down the line. To hear Smith talk about his fence and why he added boots to the post tops, it all goes back to western folklore. “Cowboys that wear boots have a special attachment to them,” he said. “That way when a cowboy died they’d bury him and put his boots upside down on a stick by his grave. People knew each other by the boots they wore, and it was only natural to put a cowboy’s boots near his grave so those that happened by would know who was buried there.” And there will be no doubt whose fence is capped with boots on the highway a couple miles north of Russell Springs. Tumbleweeds will continue to roll up next to the wire, stay for a while and keep the old leather boots company. Prairie dogs will peek out of their mound towns and scan the horizon and see the familiar landmark. Oh, in case you’re wondering, I took a hard look at all the boots on John Smith’s fence, but I didn’t rob any off the posts. I did see a couple pairs that would have made a fine addition to my boot collection and could have been worn for a Saturday night of dancing. Nope, I wouldn’t dare touch ‘em. It wouldn’t have been right. Those boots were located just where they belonged, on top of the fence posts – silent sentinels on the great High Plains. 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.

ganist and as Sunday School teacher as needed. Ruth gives glory to the Lord for His healing touch. For three years, she was overwhelmed with incredible pain. Doctors said she had six months to live. Jesus said much more. He took away the pain, but left the condition: an allergy to food which normally resulted in anaphylactic shock and normally kills. Ruth still lives, because He is faithful! She claims God proves to her every day that He is faithful. Ruth is now working on her next book about Rahab. Hugoton Aglow welcomes you to come and hear this precious Sister in the Lord. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors - everyone is welcome!

Obituaries Gladys Sims Gladys L. Sims passed from this life Saturday, April 9, 2016. Services for Mrs. Sims are planned for Saturday, April 16 at the Hugoton United Methodist

Church at 2:00 p.m. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Hermes.

Christopher McCann Word has been received of the death of Christopher Shawn McCann. Christopher, 24, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home in Liberal.

Born November 22, 1991 in Amarillo, Tx., he was the son of Michael McCann and the former Michelle Oseletto. Christopher attended Tyrone High School and graduated in 2010 from Tyrone where he was involved in football and basketball. He was employed at National Beef Packing Company in Liberal. He loved his family, friends and his niece Kensley. He also loved the

Dallas Cowboys, fishing and an occasional cold beer. Christopher had a quick wit and loved to pull pranks on friends and family. He was always there to listen and lend a helping hand. He had the biggest heart. Survivors include his mother Michelle McCann of Liberal; father Michael McCann of Lubbock, Tx.; his sister Kirsten McCann of Liberal; grandmother LaDonna DeMent; his close friends Barb and Luke Dailing, Andrew and Bobbie Dailing, Carla and Greg Miller, Glen Dailing and Robert Gomez; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by grandparents Doris Harner and William Oseletto; and great grandparents Calvin and Wanda Hayes. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

Stevens County Library offers Ancestry® The Stevens County Library has a resource that uses technology to make tracing family trees easier. Ancestry® Library Edition, a Web-based reference tool distributed by ProQuest, will allow you to start exploring your roots by searching a surname. Anyone can come into the library to dig into Ancestry Library Edition’s millions of records – as far back as the 1400s. The library is responding to a growing interest in family history that’s captured not only Stevens County, but America as a whole. A nationwide survey shows 73% of Americans want to learn more about their roots, up from 60% in 2000. Twenty-five percent of those surveyed became interested after searching for a family surname online, pointing to the increasing popularity of Internet-based genealogy.

Ancestry® Library Edition is available on the library’s Internet. However, to get the most out of the experience, come prepared with a list of ancestors to research. Make a list of the names of every direct ancestor you know. Once connected to Ancestry® Library Edition, you’ll find a friendly opening screen that asks for the name of the person to be searched. Key in the name, click on “Search” and Ancestry Library Edition scans its vast selection of U.S. federal and state census data, birth, marriage, and death records, military records, Social Security death records, and immigration lists. It also includes an extensive collection of information from the U.K., including images census records and civil registrations. Additionally, probate records dating back to the 1500s are included

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from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The information you find are pieces of a puzzle that you’ll assemble. These records have “clues” to the past – places where ancestors lived, names of relatives, birth or death dates, etc – that lead to more information. Names can be added to form the “tree” or searched to find more clues. Genealogy is a wonderful hobby for anyone who wants to know more about where they came from, and we’re delighted to provide resources that are simple enough for beginners, yet provide deep and broad content sets that will help veteran genealogists advance their research. The Stevens County Library is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 620-544-2301 or visit us on the Web at www.steven scountylibrary.com.

Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Wednesday, April 6, 2016 • Medical Assist, 400 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Thursday, April 7, 2016 • Runaway, Located Subject, Officer Fedelin • Welfare Check, 1100 Block of South Washington, Advised subject to call parent, Officer Crane Friday, April 8, 2016 • Unwanted Subject, 700 Block of West City Limits, Officer Hagman • Civil Standby, 700 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Welfare Check, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Harrison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

• Barking Dog Complaint, 800 Block of Adams, Quiet on arrival, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, April 9, 2016 • Motorist Assist, First and Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, Notified owner, Sergeant Johnson • Escort 5K Runners, Main Street, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Stolen Bicycle, Unable to Locate bike, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, April 10, 2016 • Located stolen Bike, Returned owner, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Activity, 1100 Block of South Madison, Unable to locate anyone, Sergeant Johnson

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 28 through April 10. Fire Department No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Seven medical runs, four transfers and one Life Flight.

HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT MARCH 2016 Schmidt, Keifer John, Disorderly Conduct $110.50 Mason, Christopher J., Disorderly Conduct$110.50 Oder, Kevin, Disorderly Conduct $110.50 Johnson, Jeremy, Vicious Dog $160.50 Johnson, Jeremy, Dog at Large $50.00 Johnson, Jeremy, Pit Bull Violation $100.00 Must Remove Dog by 4/14/16 Ruiz, Dalton, Dog at Large $110.50 Peachey, Alyssa, Theft $310.50

2 Days in Jail, Suspended Morales, Jose, Dog at Large $160.50 Morales, Jose, Untagged Dog $25.00 Morales, Jose, Pit Bull Violation $100.00 Must Remove Dog by 4/7/16 Cabezas, Isai, Speeding 41/30 $111.50 Davidson, John H., Domestic Battery $560.50 30 Days in Jail, Suspended Complete DV Offender Program 1 Year Probation Guzman, Antonio, Exhibition of Speed $160.50

Sanchez, Roberto, No Driver’s License $260.50 Serve 5 Days, Suspend 175 30 Days House Arrest 6 Months Probation Sanchez, Roberto, No Driver’s License $260.50 Serve 5 Days, Suspend 175 30 Days House Arrest 6 Months Probation Sanchez, Roberto, No Driver’s License $435.50 Serve 5 Days, Suspend 175 30 Days House Arrest 6 Months Probation

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Hugoton The Chamber hosted their Annual Awards Banquet this past Saturday evening. We honored our award nominees in the categories of “Lifetime Achievement”, “Citizen of the Year”, “Business of the Year” and “New Business of the Year”. Larry Bradford was selected for the award of “Lifetime Achievement” for all of his years of service to the Stevens County community beginning in 1979 when he and his family moved to Hugoton from Wichita, and he became the Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Hugoton. He pastored at Trinity Baptist for 14 years from 1979 to 1993, and Moscow Baptist for 25 years from 1988 to 2013. He then returned to Trinity Baptist in 2011 to be their Interim Pastor. Larry has done so much for this community from coaching Little League and organizing a holiday gifting program, to driving kids to church camp, and organizing the annual SCMA Golf Tournament to raise funds for the Larry Seybold Memorial Scholarship Fund for Hugoton and Moscow graduating students. People who know Larry know he would give you the shirt off his back, and that is why we all believe Larry was an excellent nominee for the “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Dwain and Adena Towner were selected as our “Citizen(s) of the Year” for their years of volunteerism in our community, from feeding thousands of people, young and old, to donating their time, talent, money and

Dustin and Johnette Johnson call numbers for the Bingo game at the Chamber Banquet Saturday night.

sored by Seaboard Foods, was catered by Leslee Hoggatt, and I don’t believe anyone left hungry, or without their palate satisfied. Thank you to the Bethel Friends Quiz Team for serving the meal for us. Everyone did an excellent job serving and helping with cleanup. The evening could not have carried out in such a flawless manner without your help. The Southwest Kansas Jazz Collective was our entertainment throughout the evening performing renditions of popular tunes from the 50’s and 60’s including the Beatles’ “Let It Be”. The band consists of Jonathan Yust as band director and trumpet player, Bill Anton playing bass, Eddie Franco on drums, Russell Mowrer on keys and guitar, Lawrence Hoerman playing trombone, and Brian Stuckenschmidt on trumpet. I believe everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music, and I may have even seen a few attendees wiggling in their seats, but I would never name names. I highly recommend them for entertainment, and would be more than happy to pass on their number! After a few games of Bingo, prizes, more music, and visiting, people started packing up their winnings and heading home. I know everyone who helped just had to be tired, but they wore smiles on their faces all night. On a personal note I have to take a moment to thank everyone who made this event possible, and helped me make it come together into such a wonderful event. I came into the Chamber Director position with just over a month to plan for this Banquet, and there would have been no way I could have made it happen if it weren’t for my amazing board members who were so gracious to step up and help me where I needed it. I want to personally thank Cathy Wolters, Leslee Hoggatt, Toby Kehn, RoGlenda Coulter, Charlie Field and Dustin Johnson for giving of their time to help me plan, set up, tear down and orchestrate this event. I truly appreciate everything you did. I also want to take a moment to thank all of our table sponsors this year: Wolters Construction, Dillco Fluid Service, Pioneer Communications, State Farm, Citizen’s State Bank,

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love to help others. Dwain and Adena are true models of what loving, caring and giving individuals are like. Thank you for all you do. Stevens County would not be the same without you. Martin Trucking was selected as our “Business of the Year” recipient. They are celebrating over 30 years in business. The company is owned by four brothers: Ron, Doug, Jim and Will Martin. The business was established in 1984. They started the company with four trucks, and have grown to have over 40 trucks, including company drivers and owner operators. Hugoton Drug, a sister store to El-Kan Drug in Liberal, was chosen as our “New Business of the Year”. They opened their doors in Hugoton March 31, 2015 as a way to continue to provide pharmacy care to the customers in Stevens County and the surrounding area. Owners are Brett Horyna, Holli Martin Horyna and Leigh Angell, who all grew up in southwest Kansas. Pharmacists Leigh Angell and Diana Unruh both have 21 years of experience in pharmacy care. Bookkeeper LaDonna Perry has 29 years of experience in pharmacies. Technician Tasha Medina has pharmacy experience since 2006, and their other technician, Sara Mills, graduated from OPSU in 2015 with a Biology degree. Hugoton Drug is here to help serve you and your healthcare needs. Our delicious meal, spon-

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First National Bank, Hugoton Drug, Stevens County Library, Kansas Dairy Ingredients and The Hugoton Hermes. Thank you for decorating the tables for this year’s banquet, I am sure all centerpiece winners left with a smile on their faces, and without all of you, this event would not have come together so seamlessly, or beautifully. Thank you again, and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for tables next year! Last, but certainly not least, thank you to our Gold Members: Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Ghumm’s Auto Center / Napa / Collision Center … you help make this event possible every year, and your investment in Stevens County and the Chamber is greatly appreciated. All in all I must say the evening was a great success and I am already looking forward to next year. I have some great ideas in store, so plan on attending next year! Remember this week is National Volunteer Week…so get out there and lend a helping hand wherever you can! It takes us all to make this community as great as it is!

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This Week - Friday, April 15 Speaker: Terry Miller, Agape Church Menu: Sloppy Joes For more information, contact Linda Bordeaux at 620-453-1269 God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again

As uncertainty and brokenness have reshaped the very frame work of today’s families, the ministry of Larry and Gloria Lundstrom brings an inspiring and transparent, yet life changing message. Their unique style and genuine presentation of the Gospel transcends boundaries of age, status, culture and belief expressing a compelling voice of truth.

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Martin Trucking claimed the “Business of the Year” award from the Chamber. Left to right

The Southwest Jazz Collective, comprised of southwest Kansas residents, entertained those

are brothers Will, Ron, Jim and Doug Martin. Congratulations!

attending the Chamber Banquet Saturday evening.

Aren grew up near Pierceville, KS and graduated from Ingalls High School and Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering. Aren came to Hugoton with loan officer experience. He is preparing for his upcoming wedding to Anna Lofgren who is a teacher at Heritage Christian Academy.

CSB invites you to come in and meet Aren.

Hugoton Drug accepts the “New Business of the Year” award at the Chamber Banquet. From the left, Sara Mills, Tasha Medina, Diana

Unruh, LaDonna Perry, Holli and Brett Horyna and chamber board member Dustin Johnson.

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NEWS FROM

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But our deadline is always the same!

MONDAYS 5:00 p.m.

Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

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2019 Road 26 Moscow, Ks 67952 Louie (620) 353-3452 Sam (620) 353-9025 Lance (620) 544-9513 Backhoe and Trenching Irrigation

Lone Star Friends Church 2698 State Highway 51 (14 miles east of Hugoton, Kansas) Gary Damron, Pastor (cell phone: 913-488-8424) Church: 620-624-3784 Parsonage: 620-624-3104

Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Christian Life Club for children: 6:30 p.m. *during the school year*

Tuesday men’s and ladies’ Bible study Wednesday Bible study for adults: 6:30 p.m. Other events: Vacation Bible School, Groundhog Supper, special speakers

TWO SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, April 17, 10:45 a.m. ~ worship service by Barclay College Concert Choir Sunday, April 24 ~ Missionaries Roy & Jinky Twaddell

Join us to welcome them beginning with a soup supper at 5:30 p.m.

Featuring:

Kyri Brummett Ethan Bogan Sarah Easterwood AJ Madsen Carly Martin Joseph Mendez Garry Norton

Thank you to all who attended the dance/Bingo Party last Saturday night. There were approximately 130 people supporting the event. A big thank you to First National Bank for sponsoring and to Bob Walter who provided the live country music. The night was a huge success!! If you read this article before Thursday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m., there is still time to sign up for our day trip to Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Ok. Thursday, April 14, 2016, the bus will leave the senior center at 2:00 p.m. and arrive at 3:30 p.m. to tour the museum. At 6:00 p.m. we will enjoy a depression supper with entertainment following. This event is in celebration of their new exhibit of the Dust Bowl House and the 81st anniversary of Black Sunday. Please call the senior center to have your name added to the list or for more information.

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Sunday, April 17 2:00 p.m. - Bethel Friends Church 5:00 p.m. - Rolla United Methodist Church

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Apr. 20 ................Center Closed Apr. 21 ...................Swiss Steak Activities Thursday, April 14 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, April 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 Center Closed ............................ Thursday, April 21 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

First National Bank sponsored the Senior Center dance Saturday night. Around 130

guests enjoyed dancing to the live country music by Bob Walter.

One of the highlights of the Saturday night dance was bingo. Attendees could choose

between Bingo, dancing, visiting...or even all three for the truly adventurous!

EVERYONE’S INVITED! Admission: Free Will Donation (Used for Scholarships)

You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

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problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Apr. 14 .......................Pork Loin Apr. 15 Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Apr. 18 ..............Beef & Noodles Apr. 19 .....................Taco Salad

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We are giving away old paperback books. If you are interested, please come by the senior center. Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the senior center to either paint or participate in the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information on cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts office is available to assist you with

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 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. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

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

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

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

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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Relay For Life Spot Light Bark For Life The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs, who with their owners, participate to celebrate cancer survivorship to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of eliminating cancer through research, education, advovacy and service. Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors’ abilities or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best friend, smile and make new friends canine and human!

What happens at a Bark for Life event? Families and their dogs come together for a few hours during the day to honor their canine “Best Friends”. There will be Doggie games with prizes; Ceremony Lap; Doggie Photo Booth; Costume Contest, Best Trick Contest; Music; and People and Doggie Food.

Who can participate in a Bark for Life event? The heart of the Bark for Life is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions. Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society, by registering and fundraising through the Bark for Life.

Everyone who wants to bring their dog must register. Saturday, May 21st, 2016 1pm to 3pm at Hugoton City Park! There is a small registration fee which includes t-shirt, bandana for dog, and doggie bag! To register: Fill out form below and mail with check or money order to Relay for Life 703 S. Van Buren St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Forms must be received by Friday, April 22nd. For more information contact Alisha Hinz at 620-655-7570. Name of owner:____________________________________ Name of dog:_____________________________________ Are walking in memory of someone?_________________________ Are you walking in honor of someone?________________________ Check or Money Order Enclosed: _________ Amount:___________ T-Shirt Size:__________ Bandana size for dog: Small Medium Large

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What’s Happening with Hugoton Students?

Wednesday, March 30, Miss Lacy, Mrs. Leininger and Mrs. Rawlings took 38 students to the Xtreme Challenge at SCCC in Liberal. Students competed in challenges including

Medical Technology, Art, Auto Mechanics, Agriculture, Math / Science, CIS and many more. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

HHS/HMS art instructor Mr. Robert Terrill shows off all the incredible talent in his art classes. Approximately 60 pieces - and the

artists who created them - traveled to Holcomb Wednesday, April 6 to compete in the GWAC League Art Show. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Friday, April 1, Hugoton Middle School band and choir traveled to Garden City Community College to compete in GWAC Music Contest. Hugoton’s young musicians had an outstanding day. Middle school choir received a I, II+, I rating for an overall rating of a I, or “superior”. Middle school band received a I, I, I, rating for an overall I rating. Hugoton Middle School was the only band to receive straight “superior” ratings from all three judges. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Anna Trotter and Keely Hittle carefully manuever some candy during an activity at SCCC’s Xtreme Challenge. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Sarah Johnson, Jeykel Espinoza and Parker Titus consider the task in front of them at this year’s Xtreme Challenge at SCCC. The 38 HHS students who attended represented Hugoton very well. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

At this year’s Xtreme Challenge, five HHS students brought home the gold, so to speak. From left, Zack Leininger won second place in Marketing/Management, Kyra Kalani won second in Agriculture, Austin Nordyke won first in Drafting and Design, first in Process Technology and second in Criminal Justice and Procedure, Abby Crawford won first in Business and Carly Hittle took second in Business. Prizes included $300 in gift cards and a 3D printed trophy for Austin, a Kindle Fire for Abby, as well as several external hard drives. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Then & Now

Kindergartners show off their messy hands last week. Composing words in shaving cream makes reading and writing VERY fun - and silly! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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HES’s fourth graders race across the grass in a dramatic reenactment of “Westward Expansion” in their wagons - or hula hoops. Other pioneer activities included searching for water, panning for gold, and munching on biscuits. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Spring portraits and yearbooks ready for order Hugoton Elementary yearbooks and spring portraits are available for purchase. Contact the HES office for more information at 620544-4376.

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With the growing popularity of “recreated photos” on the internet. Heritage Christian Academy students undertook one of their own. The top photo shows second and third graders Ross Grewell, Mary Beth Crawford and Mikyn Hamlin in front, while .. the bottom photo is comprised of the same students, who are now in the fifth and sixth grades. What a difference a few years can make! Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.

Marlyn Heger wins at State FBLA conference

Charlee Crites displays her picture of “Beethoven Bear” and “Mozart Mouse” after Caring Connections’ first piano lessons with Sherry Kelling Friday, April 1. Photo courtesy of Caring Connections, LLC.

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Proud Caring Connections preschool students show the precious pictures they colored for Easter. From left to right are Micah Johnson, Lilyana Bustillos, Gavin Araiza, Skyler Mason, Dusti Harris and Ezekiel Patterson. Photo courtesy of Caring Connections, LLC.

Several of Mrs. Carey’s Future Business Leaders of America students traveled to Topeka for the FBLA State Conference this past week. Marlyn Heger took seventh in the entire state of Kansas for her sales presentation event. Marlyn was presented her award at the conference Wednesday, April 6 from outgoing District VIII State Vice President Abigail Crawford.

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Track teams earn medals at two meets

The track team had two meets last week. The first was in Stanton County and the second one was in Liberal. Coach Rodriguez said, “On Tuesday we took a small group of kids to Stanton County for a meet. We had pretty good weather for the first three hours and then the bad weather. We had some pretty good performances up to the time we had a weather change. After it was just getting to your event and competing in it. I really thought we would cancel the meet but it continued. It was difficult conditions. Probably as bad as I have seen it at a meet.” Results From Stanton County Invitational April 5, 2016 Boys’ Results 200 Meter Dash 2 Jalen Rosales 27.23 1600 Meter Run 3 Eric Perry 5:03.75 6 Ethan Fox 5:10.11 Discus 4 Cris Landa 107’8” Girls’ Results Long Jump 6 Zeida Betance 13’6” Triple Jump 5 Zeida Betance 29’2”

The following are results from Liberal. Coach Rodriguez said, “On Friday the entire team traveled to Liberal. In reality this is like running two meets off at once. They have a varsity and a JV division. So there is double everything. It actually ran off fairly well. The weather was much better than what we saw at Ulysses and Johnson. Some of the kids on the team had their third meet. We saw some improvements in many events on Friday and hope to see more. We are still fighting to keep everyone healthy. That is the first step. “ Liberal HS Invitational April 8, 2016 Girls’ Varsity Results 800 Meter Run 2:39.68 6 Katy Heger 1600 Meter Run 5 Sarah Johnson 5:52.09 3200 Meter Run 2 Abby Heger 12:31.49 300 Meter Hurdles 5 Rebecca Johnson 55.21 4x100 Meter Relay 4 Ashley Escalera, Brooklyn Harper, Keely Hittle, Dallie Hoskinson 53.85 4x800 Meter Relay 4 Sarah Johnson, Rebecca

Rebecca Johnson flies over the hurdles during her race at Liberal Friday. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Johnson, Abby Heger, Katy Heger 11:03.29 High Jump 4 Rebecca Johnson 4’6” Pole Vault 2 Rebecca Johnson 8’00” Triple Jump 2 Brooklyn Harper 31’ 11 ¼” Shot Put 4 Anna Trotter 31’ 1” Girls’ JV Results 800 Meter Run 3 MeKenzie Hagman 6:50.70 Long Jump 4 Yaczeny Gastelum 12’ ¼” 5 Zeida Betance 11’ 7 ½” Javelin 3 Zeida Betance 77’ 10” Boys’ Varsity Results 100 Meter Dash 5 Wade Heger 11.73 400 Meter Dash 3 Mitchell Hamlin 52.72 4 Pedro Ordonez 52.93 800 Meter Run 1 Issac Castro 2:03.22 1600 Meter Run 1 Issac Castro 4:32.01 3200 Meter Run 4 Reed Rome 10:29.71 4x100 Meter Relay 4 Carlos Tinoco, Mitchell Hamlin, Pedro Ordonez, Wade Heger 45.31 4x400 Meter Relay 3 Pedro Ordonez, Wade Heger, Dawson Kerbow, Mitchell Hamlin 3:32.18 4x800 Meter Relay 5 Reed Rome, Edgar Avalos, Zack Littell, Miguel Martinez 8:50.09 High Jump 1 Tony Kinser 6’ 2” Long Jump 6 Ivan Villa 19’ 7” Triple Jump 2 Ivan Villa 39’ 6 ¼” 6 Jose Salas 36’ 10”

HHS runner Ashley Escalera gives the race her all Friday. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome. Javelin 6 Hunter Kerbow 132’ 5” Boys’ JV Results 100 Meter Dash 2 Jalen Rosales 12.42 6 Nick Gold 12.61 200 Meter Dash 1 Jalen Rosales 25.55 5 Nick Gold 26.36 1600 Meter Run 1 Ethan Fox 5:13.79 Damian Lewis 5:25.32 3200 Meter Run 1 Eric Perry 11.14.90 4x100 Meter Relay 1 Issac Valles, Salvador Gomez, Jalen Rosales, Nick Gold 46.85 4x400 Meter Relay 3 Jalen Rosales, Salvador Gomez, Colton Swinney, Ethan Fox 3:58.35 Triple Jump 6 Colton Swinney Javelin 5 Angel Quezada 117’2”

Carlos Tinoco hands the baton to Mitchell Hamlin during their relay. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Pedro Ordonez transfers the baton to Wade Heger during the 4x400 meter relay at Liberal. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

HHS swept by Cowboys

Tony Kinser clears the bar of the high jump at Liberal last Friday. Tony won first in the event with a jump of 6’2”. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Sports Schedule Friday, April 15 - High School softball V/JV at Colby, 4:00 p.m. - High School baseball V/JV vs. Colby, 4:00 p.m,. - High School V track at Elkhart, 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 18 - High School V golf at Ulysses, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 - High School V track at Scott City, 9:30 a.m. - High School V golf at Southwestern Heights, 3:00 p.m.

- High School softball V/JV vs Holcomb, 4:00 p.m. - High School baseball V/JV at Holcomb, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21 - High school JV golf at Elkhart, 3:00 p.m. - High School softball V/JV vs Elkhart, 4:00 p.m. - High School baseball V/JV vs Elkhart, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 22 - High School V track at Holcomb, 3:00 p.m.

The Hugoton Eagles played the Goodland Cowboys in their second game of the doubleheader to have a similar result as the first. However, this second contest did go through seven innings. The game stayed scoreless until the bottom of the second inning, when the Cowboys dented the scoreboard. At the end of two innings, Goodland led over Hugoton by the score of 3-0. Goodland only allowed the Eagles to score two runs for the entire game. However, the Cowboys pushed run after

run across the plate. The Cowboys clinched the second game to finalize the sweep over the Eagles. The final score had Goodland defeating Hugoton by the score of 10-2. Law Greiner had half of all the hits for the Eagles with three knocks to reach base. Thomas Frederick had seven strikeouts for Hugoton. The Eagles will play their next game at home Friday, April 15. The starting time for the doubleheader is at 4:00 p.m. Colby will be their opponent.

Edgar Avalos sprints down the straightaway during the varsity boys’ 4x800 meter relay. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

Zack Littell keeps up his pace during the 4x800 meter relay at the Liberal meet last week. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.

The Eagles infielders crouch ready to field any hits that come their way.

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Law Greiner swings for the fences during the away game against the Goodland Cowboys Thursday, April 7. The Eagles ended up with two losses, 4-14 and 2-10. They next play Colby at home Friday, April 15.

Daniel Bustillos at bat, ready to hit one into the outfield for the Eagles during the game against Goodland.

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Local girls earn bid for competition in Florida

Local cheer team “Sparkz” team members beam after their recent performance where they earned a bid to compete in Florida this summer. Left to right in the back row are MaKenna Vandyke, Addy Williams, Raeleigh Angell, Kailyn Arnold, Kenzie Garza, Aaliyah Gutirrez,

The Hugoton Eagles traveled to Goodland for a doubleheader Thursday, April 7. Hugoton dropped the opening game of the two game tilt. The Goodland Cowboys were not very nice hosts as they shut out the Eagles during the top of the first inning. Then, Goodland managed to score four runs in the bottom part of the inning. The score stayed put until the top of the third inning of play. Three Eagles were able to cross home plate and bring the Eagles to within one run of Goodland. Hugoton tied the game in the fourth inning of play. However, Goodland moved it back to a one run lead in the bottom of the inning. Like an avalanche, the Cowboys lengthened their lead over the Eagles during the last two innings of the game. Goodland defeated Hugoton by the

Landry Curtis, Ella Martin, Adrianna Romero, Makala Costilla and Gaby Uribe. In the front row are Angell Andrews, Teagan Farmer, Addi Stavig, Aubryn Sledge, Emma Moore, Haeley Vasquez, Amiley Lewis and Tyrein Aranda. Photo courtesy of Crystal Aranda.

score of 14-4. Law Greiner and Elias Mendoza led all Eagles with two hits each. Zack Leininger had two RBIs for Hugoton. Colby Korf had six strikeouts against Goodland.

Colby Korf swings through during his at-bat Thursday against the Goodland Cowboys.

Bernabe Mendoza is ready for the ball as he plays defense for the varsity Eagles.

Friday, April 8 found nineteen girls and their families traveling to Garland, Tx. to compete in one of the biggest competitions of the season, the American Cheer Power competition. This competition took place Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Kenzie Garza, daughter of Homer and Rebecca of Hugoton; Raeleigh Angell, daughter of Leigh of Hugoton and Barry of Liberal; Ella Martin, daughter of Will and Shelby of Hugoton; and Amiley Lewis, daughter of Cory and Kendra Lewis of Rolla, joined their fifteen other teammates from Guymon, Ok. to form the Sparkz team. This team competed in the Level I Division over the weekend. They went up against 36 other teams. Thirty-four teams came from Texas, two teams came all the way from California and Sparkz was the only team from Oklahoma. The competition was the toughest these girls had faced to date, and after Day One, the Sparkz team found themselves sitting in fourth place. These amazing young ladies didn't blink an eye. They stared adversity in the face and they came into Day Two showing their resilience and they overcame! These ladies didn't stop believing in themselves for one second! Sparkz walked away from the American Cheer Power competition Day Two with a first place finish in the Youth Level I Division. They also

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took home the Level I High Point Grand Championship. Sparkz also won Best Choreography of all the Level I cheer teams. Each girl won a sweatshirt, a gold medal and a gold pin. They also won a banner, a trophy and two plaques for their gym. And if all those prizes weren’t enough, the girls just found out all their hard work in Garland earned them a bid to The Summit in Tampa Bay, Fl.! But they won’t be

resting on their laurels while waiting to compete in Florida. The team will be on the road again this weekend, competing in Kansas City Saturday, April 16, at the U.S. Finals! Good luck ladies!! All of the girls, coaches and families from Head Over Heels Gym and Cheer in Guymon would like to recognize all of the Hugoton residents and businesses for their support!

Hugoton Recreation Commission announces

2016 Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Monday 4/11 through Monday 4/18 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 $35 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

Colby Korf rears back for a powerful pitch from his position on the mound.

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Moscow News

Kelsi Mueller of Moscow High School has signed a 2016-17 NJCAA Letter of Intent with Cloud County Community College for Women’s Basketball. Cloud County went 23-10 last season and made a run to the final four of the NJCAA Region VI tournament. Cloud County is located in Concordia. Pictured in back are Kelsi’s grandfather Harold Mueller and Tina and Scott Mueller, parents of Kelsi. Standing next to Kelsi in front is little brother Miles Mueller. Photo courtesy of Cloud County Community College.

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Josie competes at Great Bend

Moscow gymnast, Josie James, competed Sunday, April 10 at the “Flippin Fiesta” tournament in Great Bend, hosted by Thompson Gymnastics. Josie competed at this AAU meet as an Xcel Platinum Gymnast. Josie again received top scores in her division. In Vault she took second place with 9.45; Bars first place with 9.6; Beam first place with 9.55; and Floor first place at 9.85. Josie was the All Around Champion with then top score of 38.45. Josie is the daughter of Michael and Amy James. What a great effort for Josie. Sunday was also National Siblings Day and all of the James kids got to spend the day with their older brother Alec Chaffin who lives in Great Bend.

The Moscow Grade School third and fourth grade classes really enjoyed a field trip to Alabaster Caverns at Freedom, Ok. Thursday, April 7. Teacher sponsors were Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Moore also traveled

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Group gathers for potluck and cards A group of people met at the Moscow Senior Center Saturday evening for pot luck supper and card playing. Barbara Williams and Debbie Stoddard tied for the

women's high score, and Duane Williams held the men's high score. The group hopes to make the gathering a regular event at the Center. Pitch was played.

Thursday Bridge Club met April 7 The Thursday Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center April 7. Donita Graham had the high score

with the group. They took picnic lunches and ate at the park near the caverns. They stopped at Liberal for ice cream on the way home, which was a big hit. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.

The small junior class put on a beautiful, fun prom with a charming and colorful Candyland theme. Photo courtesy of Chelsi Valdez.

Friday, April 15 High school track meet at Elkhart, 3:00 p.m. Kindergarten and first grade field trip Saturday, April 16 Regional Forensics Monday, April 18 No School Tuesdy, April 19 Junior high track here at 3:00 p.m., K-12 dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 25 “Moscow City Cleanup Days” ends. Please follow the guidelines for items to be dis-

posed. NO TIRES, NO HAZARDOUS WASTE. Sunday, May 1 Moscow High Graduation, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7 Pet Clinic at theMoscow City Shop on Recreation Drive from 9:00 a.m. til 12:00 noon. The Clinic is open to anyone who wants to bring their pet. You can come from another town or county or from the country.

for the afternoon, and Dorothy Hagman held the low score. Judy Hickert was the hostess.

Javier Marquez, sophomore, was the starting pitcher against Tyrone. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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MHS sophomores gather for a quick picture during the prom festivities. Students enjoyed a

delicious dinner before the dance. Photo courtesy of Chelsi Valdez.

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Senior Amir Granillo plays first base for the Moscow High School team. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Seniors are clearly enjoying their last prom at Moscow High School. The After Prom Party

was nearly as fun, ending at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning! Photo courtesy of Chelsi Valdez.

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Freshmen who attended prom get a chance to have their photo taken. Students gathered after prom for the customary After Prom Party, then

enjoyed a yummy breakfast together at 3:00 a.m. Photo courtesy of Chelsi Valdez.

Moscow High School juniors and seniors voted Sammir Martinez as Prom King and Madilyn Lahey as Prom Queen. Photo courtesy of Chelsi Valdez.

Prom pointers and safety tips For high school students, excitement is in the air come the end of the school year. While graduation might be just over the horizon, prom is foremost on the minds of many students. Many schools celebrate prom with a dance and dinner on campus or at a rented venue. Prom is a chance for students to socialize and reminisce before graduating from high school. Prom can be a celebration of past friendships and a way to make new memories, but it should be remembered for all of the right reasons. By playing it safe, prom can be an experience students cherish for the rest of their lives. Both students and parents can take steps to ensure prom night is as safe as it is fun. • Be an involved parent. Involved parenting is the best way to make prom night safe. Parents should take an active roll in understanding prom plans and set ground rules. Too often parents contribute to poor prom decisions, such

as setting the tone for the night with toasts or encouraging potentially dangerous behavior by organizing hotel stays or large parties. Parents should have a detailed itinerary of their children’s prom night plans, including schedules, who will be accompanying kids to the prom and any post-prom activities. Request check-in calls or text messages, and set a curfew. • Avoid scare tactics. In the weeks leading up to prom, school districts and police departments often stage mock automobile crashes to illustrate the dangers of distracted driving or driving while intoxicated. But studies have shown these tactics do not have long-term benefits. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health found that programs relying on scare tactics to prevent children and adolescents from engaging in certain behaviors are not only ineffective, but also may have adverse effects. Being open

and honest with students and treating them like adults may be a more effective way to get through to them. Let them know you are available at all hours if they do not feel comfortable in a situation or need a ride home. • Provide adult supervision. The prom and after-parties should be supervised by responsible adults. Although it may not eliminate all opportunities for risky behavior, adequate supervision will serve as a deterrent. • Encourage students to think before acting. Many students view prom as a deadline for certain perceived rites of passage. They may believe prom is the time to drink or try drugs for the first time or to go further intimately with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Parents should encourage kids to think before acting, letting them know that prom is not a night to throw caution to the wind and experiment. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

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Local students graduate FHSU

Three local students are among the 786 who completed associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the fall 2015 semester. From Hugoton were Daniel James Reed, a Master of Science in special education and Erica Paige Salazar, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education. Mackenzie Marie Dobie, a Bachelor of Science in nursing, is from Moscow. FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation. Submitted by Fort Hays State University.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

Wanda Williams attends church every Sunday at the Agape Church with her canine friend Toby. Toby greets all his human friends before church begins. Then he sits quietly on his blanket beside Wanda while the services commence. Toby is thirteen years old.

Pioneer Electric’s Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) presents a check of $1,500 to Heritage Christian Academy. Pictured at the left is Misty Martin Principle of Heritage Christian Academy and far right is Anita Wendt Vice President of Energy Services and

Wanda Williams and her canine friend Toby attend church every Sunday at the Agape Church located on the grounds of the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Toby greets various members of the congregation before church. Then he sits quietly on his blanket beside Wanda while church commences. This church was originally built in 1905 and was called the Hugoton Methodist Episcopal Church. The Methodists outgrew the church after about fifteen years and sold it the Colored Brethren of Hugoton and vicinity who occupied it for many years. Eventually the church was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bigbee, who donated it to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. It is

H.U.G.S. team member. Pioneer Electric partnered with the school to help provide funds to help purchase laptop computers for eager students to use in their studies. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Electric.

Pioneer Electric HUGS donates funds to HCA Representatives of Pioneer Electric’s Helping Us Give to Society or H.U.G.S. program presented a check of $1,500 to Heritage Christian Academy March 21, 2016. Pioneer Electric partnered with the school to help provide funds to help purchase laptop computers for eager students to use in their studies. “Our world is becoming more and more ‘mobile’ and it’s important for us to equip children with the skills they need to be relevant without letting the technology take over their ability to be effective,” said Heritage Christian Academy Principal, Misty Martin. The laptops are a part of an initiative to update the technological infrastructure of Heritage Christian Academy. In addition to the laptops, the school is looking to purchase tablets the students will be able to use while in the classroom. “The expansion of our

technology has directly impacted our students. We have noted the students are becoming more familiar with how computers and tablets work and are more confident in their abilities,” said Martin. Pioneer Electric’s H.U.G.S program would like to recognize the faculty and students of Heritage Christian Academy for allowing them the opportunity to work together on this project. “Giving back to the communities we serve is a part of our business plan,” said Vice President of Energy Services and H.U.G.S. member, Anita Wendt. “We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our employees live, work and raise families in the same communities as our consumers; that’s why we have a vested interest in developing our communities for the years to come,” said Wendt. Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. is dedicated to pro-

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now called the Agape Church of Hugoton. Visitors to the Museum can tour the beautiful church at any time. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

HMS announces Honor

Roll

Hugoton Middle School has released its third nine weeks Honor Roll. Students listed on the Eagle Honor Roll for the eighth grade were Jenna Beesley, Sydney Beesley, Trevor Bogan, Magdalena Cabrera, Alondra Camacho, Frances Gaskill, Alexis Jays, Jonathan Mancera, Tiffany Mangels, Toby McClure and Damaris Sanchez. Seventh graders listed on the Eagle Honor Roll were Wyatt Angell, Jordyn Beard, Jacob Bell, Josue Evans, Grace Gibson, Rafael Guereque, McKenna Hamlin, Millyzient McClure, Molly McClure, Damian Mendez, Logan Moodie, Karina Rodriguez and Marisa Saucedo. Eighth grade students listed on the Red & White Honor Roll were Joanna Bojorquez, Austin Dale, Gabriela Lopez, Jenna Martin, Mikayla Martin and Ashley Swafford. Seventh grade students making the Red & White Honor Roll were Kynna Crawford, Rolanda Gerber, Riggs Martin and Gracie Porter. Honorable Mention receipents from the eighth grade were Janette Bojorquez, Shelby Brechbuhler, Madison Holt, Elyoenai Juarez, Brianna Mangels and Terron Stegman and from the seventh grade were Oliviah Archuleta, Chay Burnett, Ana Cruz and Logan Goetzinger.

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Look who’s new Sophie Mae makes her appearance March 25 This sweet lil' babe's family could hardly wait for her arrival! Sophie Mae Miramontes was born Wednesday, March 25, 2016 at 6:57 p.m. in St. Catherine Hospital at Garden City weighing nine pounds, ten ounces and measuring 21 inches long. She was a perfect size for her siblings, Aiden age nine and Jaelyn who was turning three the following week. Her proud parents are Jorge and Shay Miramontes of Hugoton. Grandparents are Jorge and Rosario Miramontes

Sophie Mae Miramontes of Moscow and Larry and Pam Hickey of Hugoton. Local great grandparents are Darrell and Belva Hickey of Hugoton. Also, Wayne and Mary Ann Forward of Moscow. 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The exhibit will run through the month of April. Come in and see some really fabulous photography! SUMMER READING SIGNUPS Summer reading signups begin May 1 for all ages. Miss Stacey will be handing out information at school. Check your kids’ backpacks for the summer reading news. CIRCLE TIME Circle Time ends April 27 with PIRATE DAY! After that, we’ll be getting ready for Summer Reading! LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Stevens County Library accepts applications from citizens interested in serving on the Stevens County Library Board on a continuous basis, whether or not there is a current opening. Applications are kept on file for a period of one year from date of receipt and are considered each time a position becomes available. Applicants may be contacted to discuss the

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responsibilities of the position and interest in serving. The Stevens County Commissioners affirm appointments based on the recommendation of the current Stevens County Library Board. To apply: 1. Contact the Stevens County Library Director at library@stevenscountylibrary. com or 620-544-2301 or 2. Stop by the Stevens County Library at 500 Monroe, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 3. Download application form from our Web site at www.stevenscountylibrary.com 4. Mail or deliver completed application in person to the Stevens County Library Director. LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/st evenscountylibrary/.

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Rolla Junior High track members bring home medals Rolla junior high track has blown in with the wind and blown away some old track records in the process. The first track meet was in Montezuma March 29. Ashton Burrows came home with the gold in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Ashton also brought home silver for long jump. Alexandra Hart came home with the gold in the 100

meter hurdles. Melanie Norton nabbed silver in the 200 meter hurdles. Alexandra grabbed gold again in the high jump and triple jump and silver in pole vault. Melanie took silver in the long jump and triple jump. All the teams did a great job for their first track meet and there are several more to come. Good luck to all of you!

Burrows breaks record at Invitational in Rolla Rolla’s Junior High Invitational Track Meet was Tuesday, April 5. The day was beautiful for a track meet and the students ran their hearts out. Ashton Burrows broke the meet record with his 100 meter run, bringing home first. Monte Fosdick was fourth in 200 meter run for seventh grade and Ashton was first for sixth grade 200 meter run. Melanie Norton won first in 200 meter for seventh grade, and Chloe Burnett was sixth for eighth grade in 400 meters. Gilberto Herrera won sixth in 400 meter run for sixth grade boys. Monte Fosdick won sixth in the 1600 meter run for seventh grade. Abby Easterwood won third in the 3200 meter run. Alexandra Hart set a new meet and school record for her 100 meter hurdle run, winning first place for eighth grade. Melanie Norton won second in the seventh grade 200 meter hurdles. Alonzo Martinez won first in the 110 meter hurdles and the 200 meter hurdles for seventh grade. Abby Easterwood took sixth for the eighth grade shot put. Aaron Apelu won first in the eighth grade

shot put with Corny Loewen coming in fourth in the same event. Aaron also won first in discus. Caston Hernandez won fifth for seventh grade in discus. Alexandra Hart placed first in eighth grade high jump, breaking her own record. She also took first in pole vault. Eduardo Quezada wond third in eighth grade high jump. Chloe Burnett won fifth in eighth grade long jump. Alonzo Martinez placed second in seventh grade high jump. Eduardo Quezada placed second in eighth grade long jump. Ashton Burrows placed first in sixth grade long jump with G i l b e r t o Herrera placed fourth. Melanie Norton placed first in seventh grade long jump and triple jump. Alexandra Hart placed first in eighth grade triple jump. Aaron Apelu won fourth in eighth grade triple jump with Corny Loewen placing fifth. Alonzo Martinez placed second in the seventh grade triple jump. The meet ended just before the wind and dirt began. Great job to all the track stars, coaches and workers for a great meet!

Alexandra Hart hurdles toward the gold at Montezuma! Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

High school track team c o mpete s i n I n g a l ls The first Rolla High School track meet was Thursday, April 7 at Ingalls. Allyson Norton placed fourth in shot put and sixth in discus. Cacee Milburn placed sixth in 100 meter dash. Jacob Eckert placed third in the 1600 meter run, while Garry Norton placed fifth in the 3200 meter run. Jonathan Cruz placed fourth in the 110 meter hurdles. The 4X100 boys’ relay team consisting of Preston Burrows, Daniel Weatherly, Jonathan Cruz and Carson Milburn placed fourth while the 4x400 relay team with

Daniel Weatherly, Jacob Eckert, Luis Martinez and Carson Milburn placed fifth. The 4x800 meter relay team with Jacob Eckert, Jonathan Cruz, Garry Norton and Daniel Weatherly placed third. Daniel Weatherly placed fifth in high jump. Luis Martinez place fifth in long jump and Garry Norton placed sixth in triple jump. The boys’ team came in seventh overall while the girls’ team placed sixth overall. Way to go and keep up the good work!

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Ashton Burrows brought home silver for his impressive long jump at Montezuma. He also broke the meet record in the 100 meter, earning him a first place finish. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

Higgins family gathers Easter Day for a family dinner at Dermot The family of Clarence and Lily Higgins gathered Easter Day for a family dinner at the Dermot Community Center. There were 78 for dinner. Those attending included Wilmer and LaDonna Perry and DeDe and Paula Perry of Hugoton; Candice Perry, Scott and Bradon Lunsford of Wichita; Patrica Kleffman, Steve and Cynda Perry, Jewell Burrows, Shirlene Hagler, Kenny and Michael Burrows, Amber, Pete, Cody and Carson Perez, Lori and David Rome and Matthew Rome and friend Maddie Daharsh all of Hugoton; Macayla Rome and friend Bristol Bale of Liberal; Mariah Rome and friend Collin Ryan of Canyon, Tx.; Leslie and Mike Parkhurst, Makala and Brody Decker and friend Mckenzee Grove and Cade Parkhurst all of Guymon, Ok.; Joni Pierce of El Dorado; Heddy and Thomas Pierce and friend Brandon Brown of Lawrence;

Stephanie Higgins, Taylor Wares and Dawson Crawford of Elkhart; Leilani and Keric Sullivan of Ulysses; Gene and Corinne Higgins, Tim and Rene' Higgins, and Chris, Shalee, Tenlee, Oaklee and Kylee Higgins all of Elkhart; Jack Higgins and Cindy Howe both of Rolla; Katy Howe and friend Tyler Cave of Russell; Jack and Michelle Higgins of Loveland, Co.; Greg, Trena, Reagan and Rylee Higgins of Texhoma, Ok.; Ralph and Betty Page of Amarillo, Tx.; Dorothy and Todd Steele of Scott City; Alan, Shurma, Audra and Wyatt Messenger of Guymon, Ok.; Pete, Priscilla, SaKya, Adynn and Cami Milburn of Elkhart; and Jeff and Diana Milburn, Lacy, McKenna, Brentley Varner and Jerold and Bonnie Hubbard all of Rolla. The afternoon was spent visiting and hiding and finding Easter eggs. Everyone had a great time!

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, April 21, 2011 Stevens County legend Buddy Heaton passed away April 14, 2011 at the age of 82. Buddy is probably remembered by most as the buffalo ridingrodeo clown, animal trainer, father and grandfather. In 2005, Buddy Heaton was inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame as Cowboy Entertainer. Thursday, April 27, 2006 Josh McBride is currently stationed at the Naval Base in Sasebo, Japan. He is specializ-

ing in Interior Communications aboard the USS Tortua. Thursday, April 22, 2001 Wayne L. Comer, Moscow Schools Administrator and music teacher for 43 years, will be inducted into the Kansas Teacher’s Hall of Fame at the 24th annual induction ceremony June 2, 2001 in Dodge City. His first assignment in 1949 was as a sixth grade teacher and elementary music instructor in Moscow. Thursday, April 25, 1991

Jennifer Cutter was recently named Academic All-State basketball player by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Her recognition was based on achievement and excellence in basketball and academic studies. This is the first time a Hugoton student-athlete has won the award. Thursday, April 23, 1981 Oleta Wilson is the featured speaker at the Kansas Authors Club this week. Oleta came to Hugoton in 1922. She was the

wife of the late farmer-engineer Harry Wilson. Thursday, April 29, 1976 Steve Akers was recently named Driver of the Month by the Amarillo District Post Office. Steve has driven 3300 miles per month for the past four years without a mishap. Thursday, April 29, 1971 The following Hugoton registrants reported to Amarillo, Tx. for their Armed Forces physicals

April 28, 1971: Richard Farrar, Eugene Leonard, Philip W. Parker and Richard Willis. Samuel Joseph Beasley and Danny Flummerfelt will report at Emporia for their physicals. Thursday, April 26, 1956 The first Democratic primary contest for a major county office in ten years appears certain as W.T. French filed last week for Democratic nomination for sheriff. He will oppose Code

Hall. The last Democratic primary was for sheriff in 1946 when Leo Betsworth opposed Earl Kerns. Thursday, May 3, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Parsons took over operations of the Argus Hotel this week. The Parsons family formerly owned the hotel, selling it to Bill Owens in 1944. Now they are repurchasing the Argus from the Owens family.

The Clinesmith-Williamson Connection and Contribution By David Stout As I mentioned in a recent article, the Stouts and the Clinesmiths weren’t the only families contributing to the growth of Rolla. The Williamson family was one of the families to come early and stay for awhile. The photo at the bottom of this page is of Chapman “Chap” Williamson and his family in 1897. See that wife sitting next to Chap? That’s Annie Clinesmith. See that little boy sitting on the floor in front of his father? That’s Roll Williams, or “Rollie” as he was known for years. Did you happen to notice the similarity between Rollie’s name and the town’s name of “Rolla?” Some say Rollie was the one who inspired my great-grandpa Frank Stout to name Rolla after him, but who knows what the truth is after all these years? Regardless, in 1908, Greatgrandpa Frank Stout established the first post office, calling it the Rolla Post Office. Frank Stout was the first post master for the Rolla Post Office. January 20, 1912, Merle Stout was born, later known to everyone as “Bub” Stout, later still as the father of Merlin who still lives in Uncle Bub’s home today. Later in 1912, the rail line was extended through Rolla down to the Oklahoma State Line just past Elkhart and the first train came to Rolla in 1913. The Williamson family was there, [as can be seen in the photo below] with Chapman Williamson being the only one who is pointed out. I can’t help but wonder if the Williamson family was the only family in town dressin’ up in their Sunday best to be photographed with this train. Seems to me probably every family in town did the same thing, but this is the only photo I’ve seen commemorating the occasion. As for that little boy named

Rollie, he eventually owned and operated the big old-time grocery store on the east side of main street for years and years, located just to the south of the present-day post office. Records show he married Mozelle Hodgin in Hugoton in 1917, but whether he was the one who actually built the grocery store, or exactly when it was built, I don’t know. Maybe some of the Williamson family members can clear this up for us? In any case, one of the things I remember about the store was the huge mounted buffalo head on the wall. If I remember correctly, it was in the back of the store over the meat counter. Ted Williamson was part of this family, a generation or two later, someone of my parents’ generation, and he not only raised his family in Rolla, but as a private contractor, he also raised several buildings, including a motel on the western outskirts of Rolla on the way out to the cemetery, a motel which he and his wife Virgie owned and operated. (Yes, folks, Rolla used to have a real motel! Built by the Williamson family.) The only time I ever recall the motel having to hang the “No vacancy” sign out was during the winter of 1962-1963 when two college women’s basketball teams came to Rolla to play. One of the teams was from Topeka, the other from Wayland, Tx., the “Wayland Flying Queens,” they were called. Rolla was sorta’ convenient for the two teams because it was in between those two places. However, we didn’t think it would be a good idea to put up both teams in the same motel, so because the Wayland Flying Queens flew into the Hugoton airport, we boys of the Rolla High School basketball team escorted them into Hugoton and

Families of Rolla dress up to meet the first train after the rail line was routed through Rolla to the Oklahoma State Line. Chapman Williamson is fourth from the right.

Chapman “Chap” Williamson and family

checked them into a Hugoton motel. Yes, it’s true! College basketball has been played in Rolla High School! With two gyms now, Rolla could host a college tournament! [Does this little story give you Rolla High School classes some “money-raising” ideas?]

Tony Stegman’s grandfather Henry Carpenter is photographed along with his mules and dog. Due to the fact that Percheron horses were too expensive for most people in those days, Henry purchased a jackass and tried raising mules by

breeding the jack to Percheron mares. Soon, people lost interest in mules and went to motorized equipment. This photo was taken about 1926. Thanks Tony for sharing your pictures.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 7, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Marriage of NATALIE MAE ROTINGHAUS and

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Divorce has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas praying that a divorce be granted to Natalie Mae Rotinghaus and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before the 19th day of May, 2016, in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

RONALD SHANE ALLEN Case No. 16-DM-21 Pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to Ronald Shane Allen, Respondent herein, and all other persons who are or may be concerned:

Natalie Mae Rotinghaus Petitioner Timothy R. Woods, No. 24124 Attorney for Petitioner Kansas Legal Services 701 Comanche, Suite F Dodge City, KS 67801 Office: (620) 227-7349 Facsimile: (620) 227-8001 Email: kls-dodgecity@klsinc.org

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 14, 2016) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 3330S-35W (SE/4), SECTION 34-30S35W (SW/4) IN GRANT COUNTY, KANSAS, SECTION 04-31S-35W SECTION 05-31S-35W (NW/4), (NE/4) IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 205X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3918-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: ALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Oper-

ation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 33-30S-35W (SE/4) Section 34-30S-35W (SW/4) In Grant County, Kansas Section 04-31S-35W (NW/4) Section 05-31S-35W (NE/4) In Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com

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amount of glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. Aging makes the body less accepting of sugars, thereby making aging men and women more susceptible to type 2 diabetes. But just because aging is an uncontrol-

lable risk factor for type 2 diabetes does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to reduce their risk. The ADA advises routine exercise and a healthy diet, low in saturated and trans fat and moder-

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 14, 2016) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 0432S-36W (SE/4), SECTION 03-32S36W (SW/4), SECTION 10-32S-36W (NW/4), SECTION 09-32S-36W (NE/4) IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 258X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3921-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: ALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Oper-

ation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 04-32S-36W (SE/4) Section 03-32S-36W (SW/4) Section 10-32S-36W (NW/4) Section 09-32S-36W (NE/4) All in Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com

ate in salt and sugar can help men and women stay healthy and lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. A healthy meal plan should include lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and fruit. In addition, men and women

young and old who want to decrease their risk for type 2 diabetes should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sports drinks, sweet tea, and fruit punch. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, April 14, 2016) BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LINN OPERATING, INC. FOR AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE UNITIZATION AND UNIT OPERATION OF A PART OF THE HUGOTON AND PANOMA COUNCIL GROVE GAS FIELDS IN THE ALTERNATE TRACT UNIT DESCRIBED AS SECTION 0631S-35W – SE/4, SECTION 05-31S35W – SW/4, SECTION 08-31S-35W – NW/4, SECTION 07-31S-35W – NE/4 IN STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (ATU 212X) DOCKET NO. 16-CONS-3920-CUNI OPERATOR NO. 33999 CONSERVATION DIVISION NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: ALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS AND OIL AND GAS PURCHASERS, ROYALTY OWNERS, LAND OWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that LINN OPERATING, Inc., has filed an Application with the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas requesting an Order providing for the Unitization and Unit Oper-

ation of an Alternate Tract Unit pursuant to K.S.A. 55-1301, et seq., and the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Gas Field and Panoma Council Grove Gas Field. The unit area subject to the requested Order is as follows: Section 06-31S-35W – SE/4 Section 05-31S-35W – SW/4 Section 08-31S-35W – NW/4 Section 07-31S-35W – NE/4 All in Stevens County, Kansas. YOU are further notified that unless written protest or request for hearing is received by the State Corporation Commission within 15 days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted pursuant to K.S.A. 77-537 after said 15 day period. Any such protest or request for hearing should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202 and to the Applicant at the address below. All parties in anywise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. LINN OPERATING, Inc. BY: Lawson Mertz Landman Kansas Hugoton Assets 600 Travis, Suite 5100 Houston, TX 77002 (281) 840-4002 lmertz@linnenergy.com

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

Check out the Classifieds online at hugotonhermes.com/classifieds Wanted: Plumbing & HVAC Helper Wages negotiable with experience. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Experience preferred.

Apply at: Lin Goode & Co., PO Box C, 519 S Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 Office: (620) 544-4349 Lin: (620) 544-9664 Email: lingood@pld.com

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Positions Open for the 2016/2017 School Year at Heritage Christian Academy 2nd Grade Teacher Music Teacher

Substitute Teachers New 4 day school week! Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ.

Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005

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FOR SALE: Gayle’s Farm Fresh Eggs

Please Call 544-1755 (8p12)

Classified Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

GARAGE SALES THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 15, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., 1607 S. Monroe, Mattress, Gas Stove, Laundry Basket, Infant Walker and Lots of Stuff! --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 15, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 715 Van Buren, Lots of Stuff! --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 15, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 625 S. Main --------------THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. ???, Stevens County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, Furniture, Air Hockey Table, Lots of Stuff

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1110 S Jefferson - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, kitchen appliances, "Mother In Law" quarters w/kit/bath/fpl, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Call today for your showing!!

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-------------FOR RENT: 2.5 bedroom house, partially furnished, 544-8202 or 428-5033. (5c12) --------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc)

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailer, uptown, partially furnished, inside recently remodeled. 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033. (6c11) --------------Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARL S. COTTRELL, DECEASED

Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

P.M. and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession.

Case No. 2016-PR-000013 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by James Hug, nephew and interested party of Earl S. Cottrell, deceased, by his Attorney, Steve Iverson of Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC, requesting: Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas: An undivided One-fifth interest (1/5) in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W/2SW/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-four (34) South, Range Thirty-seven (37) West of the 6th

415 S. Main Street - Ranch Style, 2 bed/2 bath, Cen H/A, fence, carport. $75,000. Call today!!

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!” Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson

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

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3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car Y NTL E detached garage, C !! RE CED U and much more. D RE Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before May 6, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the city of Hugoton in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ Steve D. Iverson Steve D. Iverson, Attorney for Petitioner GRABER & JOHNSON LAW GROUP, LLC BY: Steve Iverson, #26425 Jeremiah Johnson, #21968 701 Vilymaca, PO Box 450 Elkhart, KS 67950 (620) 697-2163 Attorneys for Petitioner

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Julie West 620-453-1234

Sean’s Handyman Service

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Project Hope

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

1024 S. Harrison

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Rentals go FAST in

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108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500

HOUSE FOR SALE

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1103 S. Jefferson St. - $70,000 - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.

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(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

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821 S Polk Street - Cute bungalow! 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen bath. Move in ready! Det garage and carport, fence and dog run. $78,000

408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000

202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000

$128,000 - 502 S. Wildcat Ct.- This nice home is just the right size and price for a family to grow into, or for those wanting to downsize. Big back yard and oversized garage all on a quiet cul-de-sac. New exterior paint and modern color scheme inside. This home is ready to move right in. The garage with workshop area has its own central heat unit.

625 Road N - $125,000- Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently.

810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for sale! 3.7 acres +/-. Call for details!!

FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available. Call Wade at 620-272-6017.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Rest-O-Pedic Imperial queen size mattress. Looks like new. $75.00 Call 544-8602. (1p15) --------------FOR SALE: 2 beautiful size 16 prom dresses. 1 Navy, 1 Purple. Call 620-598-2232. (tfc) ---------------

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

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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 7, 2016) 3t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION A Primary Election will be held August 2, 2016, Candidates for the following offices will be nominated by each political party which has qualified to participate in the Primary Election: One candidate for U S Senate One candidate for U S House of Representatives, 1st District One candidate for State Senate, 39th District One candidate for State Representative, 124th District One candidate for District Court Judge, 26th District, 2nd Division One candidate for District Magistrate Judge, 26th District, 5th Position One candidate for County Commissioner, 2nd District One candidate for County Commissioner, 3rd District One candidate for County Clerk One candidate for County Treasurer One candidate for Register of Deeds One candidate for County Attorney One candidate for County Sheriff One candidate for Township Trustee Moscow Township One candidate for Township Treasurer - Moscow Township

The following officers will be elected in each political party which has qualified to participate in the Primary Election: One Precinct Committeeman in each Precinct One Precinct Committeewoman in each Precinct Banner Center Dist 1 Center Dist 2 Harmony Moscow Voorhees West Center Precinct 1 Ward Precinct 1 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward Precinct 2 Ward

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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and cause to be affixed my official seal on this 4th day of April, 2016 A.D. (SEAL) /s/Pam Bensel, County Clerk Pam Bensel, Stevens County Clerk

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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Jocelyn has joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We are excited to watch you grow and learn Jocelyn!

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Turn Off TV Week In 1994 an event called "Turn Off TV Week" began as a way to encourage children, families, schools and communities to turn off screens and "turn on life." Annually since then, instead of relying on television programming for participants entertainment, read, daydream, explore, enjoy nature, and spend time with family and friends. Over the years this event has evolved, and is now called "Screen Free Week" to encourage all forms of screen time be given up for the week. This year the Screen Free Week is set for May 2 -8. For some people, giving up TV may not be difficult, but giving up computer time may be a challenge. For teenagers, giving up cell phone use for anything other than making a call could make for a long and challenging week. Statistics show that an average American youth spends 1,023 hours each year watching TV and 900 hours in school. On average, girls ages 12 to 17 watch just under 20 hours a

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week, and boys watch just over 20 hours. Part of what makes this easy is the fact that 56% of children ages eight to 16 have a TV in their bedroom, and 36% of children ages six and under do, as well. Did you know, that on any given day 64% of babies between one and two watch TV and videos for an average of slightly over two hours; that in 2011 there were three million downloads just of Fisher Price apps for infants and toddlers; that estimates of how much time preschoolers spend on average with screen media range from at least 2.2 hours to as much as 4.6 hours per day? So what do all of these statistics mean? It shows that we have become a society that focuses a vast amount of our "free time" in front of a screen. While televisions and computers can be useful tools and great entertainment, there are some negative consequences that can result from too much screen time. Obesity The higher percent of time spent in front of a screen results in less time being physically active. Penn State researchers Lori Francis and Leann Birch have explored explanations for the obesity epidemic. "Kids who watch TV are more likely to be obese," says Francis. "Is it because of the lack of physical activity or because of their caloric intake?" Studies have shown that watching television while eating interferes with the natural cues children's bodies send them about whether they are full, and that eating in front of the T.V. can lead them to overeat or undereat. "In this culture we're living in," she says, "it's so important that kids get clear messages about food and healthy eating. Anything that distracts them interferes with a learning opportunity and their ability to pay attention to what their bodies are saying." Studies show that on average 40% of Americans always, or often, watch television while eating dinner. Instead, mealtime should be a time for family growth and development. So shut the TV down, and sit around the table and converse with your family. Turn the living room into a place for family interaction, not television. Rearrange the room so the TV is not the focal point. Make an effort to use the room several times a week for nontelevision time, reading or playing games instead. These are just a few ideas to help reduce screen time for both kids and adults. For more tips for parents and kids go to http://www.commercial freechildhood.org to find parent tested tips to help kids unplug and play.

Hugoton FFA members Eric Thompson, Ashlyn Schechter and Kaleb Grubbs smile after earning fifth in high school Entomology at the Southwest District Contest in Jetmore last week.

Hugoton Greenhand Livestock Judging Team members Megan Newlon, Cody Mills and Emma McClure are proud of their fifth place finish during the Southwest District Contest at Jetmore recently.

Eighth grade Entomology team members David Barker, Rene Martin and Brian Rios competed at the Southwest District Contest in Jetmore.

Claudia Clark gives a project talk detailing the bucket calf project at the March meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H.

Allison Goode gives a project talk abou how to make cheesecake dip at the March meeting.

Cloverleaf Cowboys hear about cheesecake dip and calves The March meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club was called to order by President Sarah Johnson. Flag Salute and Pledge was led by Jeffery Cutter and Josh Burrows. Roll call was answered by "Where did you go for spring break". Stand-in Secretary Rebecca Johnson said quorum was present. Song leaders Rebecca Johnson and Megan Newlon led members in singing "If You’re Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands". Lacey Brecheisen gave the Treasurer's report and the Leader's report was given by Amanda Willis. She congratulated everyone for Regional Club Days and reminded the club of camp sign ups. There was no new or old business. Claudia Clark gave a project talk about the bucket calf project and Allison Goode gave a project talk showing how to make cheesecake dip. Lacey Brecheisen led the club in

recreation and had the club throw jelly beans into a bucket. The motto was led by Lainey Cox and Jayden Burrows. Megan Newlon adjourned the

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meeting and Rylee Fann seconded it. By Claudia Clark, Cloverleaf Cowboys Junior Reporter.

Drip Irrigation Systems Parts & Supplies

Many different types of drippers (emitters) offered. Compression fittings

Stevens County Conservation District 607 E 11th St, Hugoton - Tel: 544-2991 Ext 3