Volume 127, Number 16
Thursday, April 17, 2014
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Weekend activities planned
The Hugoton Hermes brings home five first place, three second place and four third place awards after attending the Kansas Press Association State Convention in Manhattan. Pictured with
the awards are, from the left, Kay McDaniels, RoGlenda Coulter, Wilma Bartel, Marie Austin and Ruthie Winget.
Shaddix files for Moscow Township Treasurer
The Hugoton Hermes is the 2014 Awards Of Excellence Advertising Sweepstakes Award winner in Non-daily Division I at the Kansas Press Association State Convention. KPA pre-
sented the awards at the banquet Saturday in Manhattan. From the left are RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget, owners and editors of The Hugoton Hermes.
Linda Shaddix has filed to run for Moscow Township Treasurer. Filing deadline is Monday, June 2, 2014. The Kansas Primary Election will be Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Candidate filing deadline for the Primary election is noon Monday, June 2. The Primary Election will be Tuesday, August 5. Anyone interested in filing for County, Township or Precinct office can pick up the paper work in the County Clerk’s Office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Economic Development Board discusses naming Industrial Park The Stevens County Development Economic Board met Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Senior Center craft room for their April meeting. Present at the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Jack Rowden, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Mark Crawford, Doug Martin and Jody Wacker. Ray Hoggatt, Teresa Colantonia and Dan Corpening were absent. Last month’s minutes were approved. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance was $1,090.03. The total Special Projects balance was $55,540.25, of which $7,699.17 is the Housing Incentive balance. The board voted to transfer $1,000 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. Director Gillespie in-
formed the board Kansas Dairy Ingredients’ expansion is going smoothly. The EcoDevo board has nominated this business for the Business Appreciation Award. The board voted to purchase tickets for the Chamber Banquet for the outgoing EcoDevo board members. Steve Rome had served on the board 12 years, Bryne Sullins for 12 to 16 years, and Gary Gold for 25 years. Neal reported the Water Meeting will be in Manhattan Friday, April 11, 2014 if anyone wanted to attend. He also requested a meeting with the officers to review the 2015 budget. The officers are Jack Rowden, Doug Martin and Mark Crawford. Neal informed the board he will be attending the Rural Opportunity Conference in Dodge City Wednesday and Thursday. Gillespie stated he planned to discuss with
the county commissioners the possibility concerning a sign for the Industrial Park east of Hugoton, depicting the name of Senator Morris Industrial Park as well as possibly Senator Morris Road. The board also discussed changing the name of Cemetery Road. Neal was impressed by the Rotary presentation by the high school club called “Latinos Making a Difference”. The young Hispanic students get involved in sports and raising their grades. They start forming their future plans concerning college or tech schools. LMD has been invited to speak at a conven-
tion in San Antonio, Tx. The director informed the board legalizing charitable raffles will be a question on the November ballot. At this time, raffles are technically illegal in Kansas, even though there still are some charitable raffles if certain rules are met. Neal reported Abengoa is planning their Grand Opening to be the end of summer or early fall. Secretary Ruth Van Horn stated the Chamber Banquet will be April 26, 2014. Prime rib will be served. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 13, 2014.
Believe it or not, the Easter holiday is upon us! Several events are planned to take place this weekend. Stevens County Ministerial Association will host Good Friday services April 18 at Trinity Baptist Church beginning at 12:07 p.m. and ending slightly before 1:00 p.m., so employees can return to work before the lunch hour is over. Pastor Richard Martin will be speaking at the non-denominational community Praise and Worship service at Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton, starting with a free supper at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, April 18. Everyone is invited to bring their friends - and their appetites - to enjoy fellowship and worship. Area children from birth to age nine are invited to the annual Kappa Eta Sorority and Hugoton Recreation Commission’s Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19. The babies’ hunt - birth to age one - will start at 10:00 a.m. Children ages two to three will start at 10:05 a.m., and children ages four to nine will start at 10:10 a.m. Candy and other surprises will be hidden in the eggs. Don’t be late! The Dominic Esarey Memorial Run/Walk will take place Saturday, April 19 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Run/Walk will start and end at the Hugoton High School. All proceeds will go toward the Dominic Esarey Memorial Scholarhip Fund for the Hugoton High School Class of 2016. Anyone can participate in this amazing walk to remember Dominic. Hugoton United Methodist Church at 828 S. Main, will host a Seder Meal and Communion at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall April 17. Guests are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. Easter Sunday, the congregation will gather at 7:30 a.m. for the Sonrise Service, with a light breakfast to follow. Sunday School will then take place at 9:45 a.m., with worship at 11:00 a.m. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. Moscow United Methodist Church, 300 Ransom Street, will host Maundy Thursday services April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at their building. Their Good Friday service will take place April 18 at 7:00 p.m. Moscow UMC will be hosting the Easter Sunday sunrise service this year beginning at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available after the service. Sovereign Redeemer, two miles west of Hugoton on Highway 51, will host a Good Friday Communion Service at 7:00 p.m. April 18. Their sunrise service will be at 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunday, with a Resurrection Day breakfast to follow at 9:45 a.m. There will be no Sunday School. Guests are asked to bring their favorite breakfast goodies. The Resurrection Day worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton, will have regular services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20 featuring “The Love and Hope of Christ”. An Easter egg hunt will follow the service for young children up to sixth grade. Bethel Friends, 1040 S. Jefferson in Hugoton, will host a Good Friday communion service April 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. An Easter service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20. Citizens State Bank will close at 3:00 p.m. for Good Friday, April 18. First National Bank will stay open with regular hours Friday. White’s Foodliner announced they will remain open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the weekend. Hugoton’s Post Office will also be open regular hours, as will The Hermes. Both convenience stores - Express Lane and Kangaroo Express - will remain open with normal hours. The Stevens County Courthouse will be closed Friday, April 18 and will reopen Monday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The redbuds are blooming right now. Monday morning residents of Hugoton woke up to snow covering the flowering trees. The pink blooms make the snow look pink.
Chamber Board discusses banquet
Jacob Teeter and Amanda Mills epitomize the 2014 prom theme of “Glitz, Glamour, Gatsby” in their attire Saturday.
Bently Esarey, son of Matt and Alisha Esarey, looks just right standing on the running board of the 1928 Model A Ford Sports Coupe Saturday evening before the high school prom festivities. Bill Simshauser of Lakin offered the car as a prop.
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board was April 9, 2014 at the Senior Center in the craft room at noon. Attending the meeting were Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Cathy Wolters, Courtney Leslie, David Snyder and Leslee Hoggatt. Ab-
sent were Toby Kehn, RoGlenda Coulter and Kimberly Kraisinger. President Cathy Wolters presided. The board approved last month’s minutes and then paid the bills. Treasurer David Snyder reported the checking account balance which included $5,000 that had been contributed to the chamber by Parson Trust
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HHS has graduated 100 years of seniors 2015 MARKS 100 YEARS OF HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Dear Editor, ATTENTION: HUGOTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Your Updated Address Needed Excitement is growing for the 100 Year Celebration of Hugoton High School Graduates to be held July Fourth weekend, 2015! One of the most important things to make this a success is getting in touch with everyone. If your
Karen Harper HHS Alumni Association address has changed in the last five years or you have never received a notice for any alumni celebration, please get your current address to us by contacting Clint and Dixie Nordyke Email: clintnordyke@aim.com Facebook: Dixie Lee Kagarice Nordyke
Mail: 303 E Twelfth St, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-7272. Much appreciation to Clint and Dixie for taking on the responsibility of our database. Please include your class year and maiden names in the information you turn in. Thanks for your assistance in this. Celebrating In 2015 HHS Alumni Association Address Committee Member Karen Harper
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Dear Editor: Kansas Children’s Service League is the Kansas Chapter for Prevent Child Abuse America. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the positive actions our communities take to promote healthy child development and to reflect on the work that still remains. When communities come together to support children and families, we all benefit. What do children and families need to thrive? They need loving, nurturing experiences and environments made possible through services like
Dona Booe President / CEO home visitation and prevention programs around bullying, child sexual abuse and abusive head trauma. The Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign began in April 2008. “Pinwheel gardens” planted in communities across the nation are visual reminders that we all play a role in ensuring happy and healthy childhoods. Child abuse costs the U.S. upward of $80 billion annu-
ally. That same amount of money could: • Help send one million children to college. • Pay the yearly salaries of 2 million teachers. • Eliminate the hospital bills for eight million new parents. We hope April is just the beginning of the conversation. To learn more about the roles you can play in support of children and families, visit www.kcsl.org or call 1-800CHILDREN. Sincerely, Dona Booe President/CEO
Spend an hour together at the flag pole May 1 To the Editor, As a pastor of our extended community of Stevens County I feel it’s my God given duty to come and proclaim publicly a message of care and concern. Our world seems to be in a pressure cooker of sorts. If you are aware of the world interaction, one could see that we have nation against nation which translates to un-rest, and which can lead to anarchy and rebellion in the streets. This activity of human behavior can tear families, communities, and societies apart. It is my strong belief that Almighty God, our creator and designer, put forth order. His order was to have all of creation work together. Such cooperation and benevolent care for others should silicate a more peaceful atmosphere. Throughout our brief history of mankind, there have been those individuals that had evil intent. At other times we can see simply a lack of attention for caring for others to be the cause of distrust. For each of these occasions, our Creator instituted a plan of placing within the larger community,
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individuals with a watching eye. These folks have risen up to proclaim to the all that would listen the true relationship between creation and Creator. It has been suggested that when mankind gets its relationship with God correct, the relationships with others come together. It is my hope and desire that we come together as a community, not as denominations or people groups, but as individuals seeking our personal desire to care for our World, Nation, State and our local extended community, Stevens County. Once a year,
since 1952, community meetings have been held all over the United States for the sole purpose of praying. The Ministerial Association of Stevens County would like to invite everyone to come to the flag pole at our Court House. The date this year for the National Day of Prayer is May the First, and the time is Twelve o’clock noon. There will be several pastors leading in short segments of typical prayer such as Education, Law Enforcement and the like. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Folks our land needs our conversations with our Creator. Please consider spending one hour with your neighbors on behalf of everyone. Investing in Hope... Transforming Our Nation Through Prayer! Pastor Bob Rich
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, April 7, 2014 • Dogs at Large, Between 700 and 800 Blocks of South Jackson, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Hagman/Officer Crane/ACO Smith • Customer Issues, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of Trindle, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Alley Blocked, 100 Block of East Sixth, Vehicle Was Moved, Officer Hagman Wednesday, April 9, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Polk, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Welfare Check, 500 Block of West Eighth, Everything Okay, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic Battery, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Subject Arrested, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Trindle, Returned to Owner, Sergeant Johnson • Criminal Damage to Property, 600 Block of South Harrison, Took Report, Officer Crane Thursday, April 10, 2014 • Medical Assist, 800 Block of South Adams, Public Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Funeral Escort, 800 Block of South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson/Chief Leslie/ACO Smith Friday, April 11, 2014 • Truancy, 1200 Block of South Jefferson, Officer Hagman • Truancy, 800 Block of South Jefferson, Officer Hagman • Dog Attack, 600 Block of South Trindle, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Vehicle Gone on Arrival, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, April 12, 2014 • Fight, 500 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, April 13, 2014 • Dogs at Large, 700 Block of South Jackson, Officer Hagman • Found Bicycle, 900 Block of South Madison, Took to Police Department, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, 100 Block of Wilson, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, First and Washington, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, Dogs Impounded, Officer Hagman • Found Bicycle, Bultmans, Took to Police Department, Officer Hagman
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for April 7 through April 13. Fire Department Hugoton Station Wednesday, April 9 - 12:55 a.m. dispatched to Road Y between Roads 15 and 16 for a motor vehicle accident. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, one Life Flight and one motor vehicle accident.
Obituaries Braden Peacock Word has been received of the death of Braden Peacock, age 22, of Elkhart. He passed from this life Monday, April 7, 2014. Born March 29, 1992 in Liberal, Braden was the son of James D. Peacock and the former Vicki D. Bellomy. Braden grew up in Elkhart. He was a wonderful baby who slept very well and was almost always happy. He grew up to be a very active young boy with boundless energy. Braden loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding his horses and having fun with family and friends. He loved music, especially rock and classic country. He also had a lifelong love of reading books. Among his favorites were the Harry Potter series and the Michael Vey series. In school, Braden participated in Band, Football, Baseball and FFA. He had many hobbies and many friends to share them with. Whether changing tires, flipping burgers, delivering mail, or dropping a line in the pond, he lit up the lives of those who were lucky enough to be in his presence. His greatest joy came from his family (pestering his sisters), and stirring up trouble with friends. His sense of humor was absolutely the best and
James Dewey Death has claimed the life of James Dewey. Mr. Dewey passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. He was 93. The son of Theron Dewey and the former Minnie Snider, he was born October 13, 1920 in Grove, Ok. Jim and Maxine Swan were married December 11, 1970 in Hugoton. In March 2008 they moved to Hugoton from Borger, Tx. Mr. Dewey served his country during World War II in the Coast Guard. He retired with Phillips Petroleum. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a Sooner fan and his hobbies were traveling, fishing and golfing. Survivors include his wife Maxine Dewey of Hugoton; daughter Patricia Brooks and
Timothy Webb; sister Verna Dyck; and brother John Dyck. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Moscow with Rev. Tim McCray presiding. Burial will follow in Moscow Cemetery.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24
Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for the United Methodist Church of Moscow. Memorials may be
Lifelong Stevens County resident Avanell N. Gaskill, 97, passed from this life Friday morning, April 11, 2014, at Satanta District Hospital.
mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. Family received friends Wednesday from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carl Edgar Nix Friends and family gathered Monday afternoon to remember and honor Carl Edgar Nix. Mr. Nix, age 70, passed from this life Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born March 8, 1944 at Liberal, the son of Bert Nix and the former Golda Logsdon. Carl attended Harrison School, SDSI and Mosaic. He was a lifelong Liberal resident and enjoyed people, community activities, games, horse riding and fishing. Survivors include one sister, Dolores Haight and husband Ralph Darrell of Rolla;
one brother, Gerald L. Nix of Victorville, Ca.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald Nix and Harold Ray Nix. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, April 14, at Miller Mortuary with Gary Warden officiating. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Mosaic of Liberal in care of Miller Mortuary. Friends may send condolences to the family through Carl's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
husband James of Spring, Tx.; two stepsons, Gary Porter and wife Janie of Hugoton and Steven Porter and wife Jane of Ulysses; step daughter Nancy Claggett of Peoria, Az.; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, John, Leonard, Raymond, Thomas and George Dewey; and two sisters, Betty Jo Anthony and Opal Snydahl. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014 at the My Father’s House in Hugoton with Pastor Pam Peachey presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.
Avanell N. Gaskill
Anna Marie Webb Longtime Moscow resident, Anna Marie Webb passed from this life Friday evening, April 11, 2014 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. She was 86. The daughter of John J. Dyck and the former Mary Dirks, she was born February 6, 1928 in Buhler. In 1947 Anna moved to Moscow from Buhler. June 3, 1949, Anna and Melvin H. Webb were united in marriage in Buhler. Mrs. Webb was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women all of Moscow. Survivors include her husband Melvin Webb of Moscow; son Mark Webb and wife Marilyn of Plains; daughter-in-law Marla Webb of Sublette; sister-in-law Betty Dyck of Minneapolis; her six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Anna Marie was preceded in death by her parents; son
he was appreciated for it. Everything about him will be dearly missed. He leaves behind his parents; two sisters, Shaina Chapman and husband Rocky and Jaymie Peacock; niece Zoe Chapman; nephew David Chapman; his grandmothers, Vicki Peacock, Marcia Bellomy and Pat Bellomy; grandfather James England; great grandmother Lois Hall; aunts, Angie Colborn, Tammy Hufford, Lanell Johnson, Lanette Patte, Shamron Baur and Misty Bryant; uncle Donny Bellomy; and all his other beloved family. Braden is preceded in death by his grandfather Jim Bellomy; great grandfather Victor Hall; and great grandparents Don and Dora Bellomy. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Elkhart with Pastor Ed Richards officiating. Interment followed at the Elkhart Cemetery. Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart was in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials may be given to PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
The daughter of George Washington and Ella Mae Wait Anderson, Nell was born November 8, 1916 in Stevens County. April 5, 1939 Avanell and Glen C. Gaskill were married in Elkhart. Mrs. Gaskill was a member of United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women of Moscow and Eastern Star of Hugoton. Survivors include her two daughters, Joyce Smith and husband Henry of Moscow and Brenda Schechter and husband Hal of Sweetwater, Ok.; sister Fannie Kagarice; her four grandchildren, Darwin Smith of Pocola, Ok., Tia Bell of Moscow, Gina Gast of Lee Summit, Mo. and Julie Younger of Moscow; and
seven great grandchildren, Caroline Smith of Pocola, Jacob Bell of Moscow, Joseph and Abagaile Gast of Lee Summit and Dylan Burnett, Kaden Gifford and Cole Younger all of Moscow; and her many other relatives and friends. Those preceding Mrs. Gaskill in death were, her parents; husband Glen Gaskill, April 9, 1993; son Roger Darwin Gaskill; granddaughter Jodi Nell Gifford; six brothers, Owen, Deward, Vester, Fred, A.J. and Budd Anderson; and eight sisters, Murland Crawford, Marie Butcher, Vella Stoops, Deannie Hall, Agnes Allen, Ila Fern Anderson, Avis Curtis and Inez Ramey. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, April 14, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Moscow with Rev. Tim McCrary presiding. Burial followed in Moscow Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for the United Methodist Church of Moscow. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
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Chamber Continued from page 1
March Students of the Month for Hugoton Middle School are seventh graders Jagger Hertel and Mekenzie Hagman and eighth graders
Abraham Garcia and Claire Lewis. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.
Fund for fireworks for Park Day. The next chamber luncheon will be May 20, 2014 at the Stevens County Library. The planned program will be about Bike Across Kansas. Ruth reported the current chamber membership numbers 82 members. She also mentioned the Legislative Update for April 19 has been cancelled due to prior commitments. The board discussed the plans for the Chamber Banquet. Ruth stated the plaques
have come in. She has booked Frankie Valens for the entertainment. Hugoton piano students will be playing during social time and the dinner. Janice Morgan will serve prime rib and baked potatoes for the entree. Hugoton High School Dance Team will serve the meal. FBLA students designed the invitations, tickets and programs. Ruth informed the board Bike Across Kansas will be coming through Hugoton Sat-
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April 17 - Hugoton Elementary’s Kindergarten class will present their music program at 2:45 p.m. in the HES gym. - Stevens County Library will host a kids’ movie starting at 3:35 p.m. - The community is invited to the Moscow UMC Maundy Thursday service which begins at 6:30 p.m. April 18 - Good Friday - Stevens County Library will be closed.
- Possible season opening race for Dirtona Raceway. Contact Millie Heger for more details at 620-544-6892. - The Moscow UMC invites the community to their Good Friday service which begins at 7:00 p.m. April 18-21 - No school for USD 210 or Heritage Christian Academy students due to Easter Break. April 19 - Legislative update at the Stevens County Library
Meeting Room at 4:00 p.m. - Dominic Esarey Memorial Walk/Run starting at 1:00 p.m. The event will start and end at the Hugoton High School. April 20 - Happy Easter! April 21 - Stevens County Library will host Caring Connections for storytime at 10:30 a.m. April 22 - Glenda Hopkins will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to help Veterans and their dependents apply for benefits from the Veterans Administration. For more information, call 620-276-3102. April 23 - Circle Time at the Stevens County Library at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 0-5 and
their parents. April 24 - Stevens County Library will host Moscow Elementary Preschool outreach students for storytime at 9:30 a.m. April 25 - Stevens County Library will host a kids’ movie starting at 3:35 p.m. April 26 - Annual Chamber Awards Banquet April 28 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library.
Airport Board approves proposed 2015 budget
Good thing these beautiful blooms are caught here on camera, because the cold front winds and temperatures wrecked havoc with them over the weekend.
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The Hugoton Airport Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the airport meeting room. Attending the meeting were board members Robert Davis, Jeff Crawford and Dell Cullison. Also present were Airport Secretary Risa Norton, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson and Curtis Houser. Absent were Airport Manager Gary Porter and boardmembers Kim Harper and Dax Gaskill. The minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved. Eric Johnson of Kirkham Michael presented his engineer report concerning the KDOT Taxiway Lane Replacement Update. He reported he had talked to the contractor and the preconstruction meeting is planned for the middle of May. Construction will begin June 2, 2014. With this project, the elevations are critical. Therefore, Kirkham Michael will provide an inspector on site during the project. Eric also discussed the FAA forms due throughout the year. The board passed the motion to have Kirkham Michael Engineering evaluate and apply for federal funds to update Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) on runways 13 and 31. These are some of the improvements listed at the Public Hearing took place at the airport in February.
The motion was also passed to hire Kirkham Michael to solicit federal funding to repair the cracks on the crosswind runway. It was remarked they had too much money invested in this runway to let it deteriorate. Chairman Davis submitted the proposed 2015 budget to the board. It is the same amount as last year; $60,000 less than the 2013 budget. The board approved the proposed budget. It now will be submitted to the county commissioners. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 7, 2014.
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urday morning, June 7, 2014. Up to 900 bike riders will be coming to town for this event. The bike trail will come through Main Street and the riders will make their way toward Satanta. Hugoton will be a halfway point. Mrs. Van Horn stated Park Day will be Friday, July 4, 2014. Booths will be set up at the park. The next board meeting will be May 14, 2014.
Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor
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One Man’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure! Find yours at one of Stevens County’s great garage sales! The Little Gift Shop In The Corner
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Clinesmiths celebrate 25 years of marital bliss Richard Clinesmith and Dana Norris were united in marriage at First Christian Church in Hugoton April 15, 1989. From this union came a son, Riece Clinesmith, and a daughter, Shandi Clinesmith Stewart. The couple also
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Hugoton High School parking lot as they pass through Hugoton from Elkhart. For Key Polish, members assisted Retta Eiland by reading paragraphs about the founders for Founders Day. President Eudon Dutton, assisted by Dot Leiker, and Janie Shelden initiated their newest member, Pamela Graham. For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to put in $1.00 if they had pre-planted flowers or ten cents for each variety of flowers they plan to plant. Officers for the next two years will be President Eudon Dutton, Vice President - Teresa Smith, Secretary Pamela Graham, and Treasurer - Susan Carey. Retta Eiland's name was drawn for a gift card to Elkhart Lumber. Tracy Brecheisen's name was drawn for a DKG apron. Sue Meek’s name was drawn for a set of rose nail appliques. Each member was given a flower plant, herb plant and package of flower seeds. Next meeting will be in September to begin the new biennium. Members attending were Tracy Brecheisen, Susan
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have a son-in-law, Buddy Stewart, and two adorable grandchildren, Megann Renee and Kyten Kamaka Stewart. Richard and Dana reside in Hugoton.
Beta Sigma Chapter elect new officers at Monday meeting The April meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was in Elkhart Monday, April 7, at the beautiful home of Susan Carey at 6:30 p.m. Members enjoyed a delicious salad supper. Business items for this meeting included signing up for different committees for the next two years, and the decision to change the November, December and March meetings to the second Saturday morning of those months and leave the September, October and April meetings as the first Monday evenings of those months. To help with Ride Across Kansas June 7, members will sell cinnamon rolls, juice and water to the bike riders at the
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Carey, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Pamela Graham, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Janie Shelden and Teresa Smith. Best wishes to Janie
Shelden as she moves to Tuttle, Ok. at the end of this school year. She will be missed by her DKG sisters.
Look who’s new Katriel joins Westra family Samuel and Nyssa Westra proudly announce the arrival of their beautiful bundle of joy, Katriel June Westra. She arrived Monday, March 17, 2014, weighing five pounds and 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Little Katriel will be at home with her parents in Thackerville, Ok. Paternal grandparents are Kent and Rose Westra of Thackerville. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Carol Anderson of Hugoton.
Katriel June Westra
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Mariah Rome and Emmanuel Valles
Luis Castro and Erika Armenta
Zackary Leininger and Riley Sosa
Ethan Moodie and Sadie Wood
Dakota Moodie and Abbi Lopez
Austin Nordyke and Taryn Garza
Kole Kahl and Katrina Ukena
Bill Simshauser of Lakin offered his 1928 Model A Ford Sports Coupe as a prop for the HHS prom last Saturday. Bill and his father restored the car, along with several oth ers they make available for weddings, proms and other special occasions.
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Ross Sullivan and Krysta Hines
Frankie Amesquita and Maria Soltero
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Erin Perry and David Kurt
Jessica Solis and David Tapia
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Larisa Hernandez and Joshuah Kirby
Prom photos courtesy of Ruth Bartel.
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Goodland not able to stop Eagles from winning doubleheader
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The Eagles traveled to Goodland Thursday, April 10, where they succeeded in winning both games of the doubleheader. Hugoton got off to a good start in game one, adding seven runs to the scoreboard in the second inning. Three more runs in the fourth and one in the first and fifth took the Eagles to 12 while leaving the Cowboys at seven by the end of the game one. Game two was almost a shut out with the Eagles scoring 15 runs in six innings while holding Goodland to only two runs. Hugoton had a big fifth inning with nine runs brought in, ending any hope of a comeback by Goodland. Ross Davis took the mound in game one pitching six of the seven innings. Davis allowed nine hits, seven runs, one walk and six strike outs. Davis pitched a total of 73 balls with 47 of those being strikes. Jeison Rodriguez relieved Davis in the seventh inning, allowing one hit. He threw 15 balls with ten of those being strikes. The first inning looked good for both teams with each scoring one run. The second inning was the game
changer with Hugoton adding seven runs while keeping the Cowboys from scoring. Three more runs in the fourth and a final run in the fifth took the team to a winning 12 runs. Reid Davis was the top hitter in the first game, hitting one home run, a grand slam and adding four RBIs. In all, the Eagles went to bat 31 times with eight hits, ten RBIs, five walks and seven strike outs. In contrast, the Cowboys had 32 players at bat, ten hits, six RBIs and five walks. The Eagles won the first game in a 12 to 7, seven inning game. Game two was all Eagles with the Hugoton team scoring 15 runs. Nic Frederick took the mound pitching all five innings. Frederick threw 75 balls with 58 of them strikes. He allowed two hits, two runs and struck out eight Cowboys. The Eagles jumped on the board with three runs in the first inning and three more in the third. After a no run fourth inning, the Hugoton team came back strong in the fifth and added nine runs for a big win. Slade Shuck stole three bases during the game along with two from Sal-
Nic Frederick gets ready to throw the baseball at a recent varsity baseball game. vadore Valles and one from Zane Littell. The Eagles ended this game with a 13-
point lead ending it in a run rule situation.
Lady Eagles lose doubleheader to Goodland Cowgirls
Courtney Heckel makes it to second base before the ball gets to the Goodland short stop.
The Lady Eagles hosted the Goodland Lady Cowgirls April 10 in a doubleheader. Hugoton did not fare well against Goodland, losing both games with the Lady Eagles scoring only a few runs. Game one sent Taryn Garza to the mound, where she allowed ten runs, walked six and struck out six Goodland players. Hugoton only scored one run against the Cowgirls in the fourth inning, coming from a home steal by Megan Cornelsen. Taylor Haar was two for three at the plate but it wasn’t enough to help the Lady Eagles score more needed runs. Goodland went on to win the game with ten runs. Game two went even worse for the home team losing it 3
to 23. Two pitchers tried to hold the Goodland girls but to no avail. Cornelsen started the game pitching one inning before bringing in Kelsey Hittle. Cornelsen allowed eight hits, 12 runs, and no strike outs. Hittle allowed eleven runs, walked six and struck out one in the four inning on the mound. Hugoton had 20 batters go to the plate with three runners scoring. Courtney Heckel, Lauren Fox and Mariah Reynolds each crossed the home plate to give the Lady Eagles three runs. This was a disappointment for the Lady Eagles, but like all good teams they will have another chance Tuesday, April 22, when they play Holcomb at home.
Varsity Lady Eagle Kelsey Hittle winds up for the pitch to the Goodland Cowgirls during softball action Thursday, April 10.
Slade Shuck waits for the hit ball during baseball action recently.
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Sports Schedule Thursday, April 17 Seventh and Eighth Grade Track Invitational @ Dodge City; 2:30 p.m. Boys’ Junior Varsity Golf @ Meade High School; 3:00 p.m. Varsity Track Invitational @ Elkhart High School; 3:00 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Baseball Doubleheader @ Sublette High School; 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 Track Varsity Invitational @ Scott City High School; 9:30 a.m. Boys’ Varsity Golf Invita-
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2014 Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Monday 4/14 through Saturday 4/19 Mon.-Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri.- Sat. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Sign up for the following Leagues Pee Wee Softball – Girls 1st to 3rd grade Junior Softball – Girls 4th to 6th grade Fast Pitch Softball – 7th grade and up New Baseball Leagues 7/9 yr olds – Coach Pitch 10/12 yr olds – Cal Ripken Major *Cost $15 for shirt and hat* $20 if needing pants 13-15 yrs. – Babe Ruth $30 for Hat, Shirt and Belted pants
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HHS track competes at Liberal Invitational HHS track teams participated in their second meet of the season at Liberal last Friday. The team had some very nice warm weather for this early in the season. This track meet has a mixture of JV and varsity divisions. “The nice thing about this track meet is that we get to have a lot of kids compete here. The track surface is great, one of the better in the area,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. “We continue to see areas to improve but our kids are really working hard for their coaches to get better. It has been a good season so far. We hope to see more of the same in the next few weeks. Things get really busy after Easter break,” concluded Rodriguez. The next track meet is Thursday, April 17. The varsity team will travel to Elkhart and the JV team will go to Rolla. Next week, Hugoton High School has three meets. Tuesday, April 22, the Varsity will travel to Scott City and the JV teams will go to Stanton County. Friday, April 25, the team will go to Holcomb. Liberal Invitational
Girls’ Varsity Division 1600m Run 2 Katy Heger 5:48.08 3200m Run 1 Katy Heger 12:39.54 100m Hurdles 3 Taylor Fiss 18.40 4 Keely Hittle 18.51 4x100m Relay 6 Ana Pena, Estefani Armendariz, Taylor Fiss, Keely Hittle 56.43 Triple Jump 3 Taylor Fiss 31’ 9 ½” 31’ ¼” 4 Ana Pena Javelin 1 Taylor Fiss 104’ 5” Team Place Sixth Boys Varsity Division 200m Dash 6 Jack Stalcup 24.91 400m Dash 6 Pedro Ordonez 55.17 800m Run 2 Ulises Armendariz 2:07.04 6 Luis Castro 2:11.87 1600m Run 4 Miguel Martinez 4:53.80 3200m Run 1 Issac Castro 10:20.18 3 Miguel Martinez 10:38.62 300m Hurdles 5 Brad Hemann 45.58 4x100m Relay 4 Jorge Montoya, Jack Stalcup, Mitchell Persinger, Pedro Ordonez 47.28
Miguel Rubio rushes to the rope during the track meet at Ulysses.
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Jackie Garcia in front races down the track at Ulysses. Katie Weaver in back keeps a steady pace. 4x400m Relay 2 Luis Castro, Ulises Armendariz, Issac Castro, Pedro Ordonez 3:37.06 4x800m Relay 3 Luis Castro, Ulisese Armendariz, Edgar Don Juan, Issac Castro 8:48.63 Pole Vault 1 Logan Frederick 11’ 6” Triple Jump 5 Brad Hemann 36’11 ¾” Discus 6 Luis Sanchez 115’ 2” Javelin 4 Logan Frederick 144’ 4” Shot Put 1 Luis Sanchez 45’ 6 ½” Team Place-Second Girls JV Division High Jump 2 Catie LeNeve 4’ 6” Discus 5 Carly Hittle 67’ 8 ½” Javelin 3 Catie LeNeve 76’9” Shot Put 26’ 2” 2 Catie LeNeve
Team Place-Seventh Boys JV Division 100m Dash 2 Miguel Rubio 12.69 6 Ben Cabrera 12.99 400m Dash 6 Ben Cabrera 58.08 800m Run 4 Edgar Villa 2:23.63 6 Takoda Eckert 2:24.78 1600m Run 5:17.81 2 Edgar Villa 110m Hurdles 2 Caleb Gayer 19.25 4x100m Relay 1 Miguel Rubio, Rance Ralstin, Oscar Rubio, Ben Cabrera 47.60 4x400m Relay 2 Ben Cabrera, Edgar Villa, Kole Kahl, Takoda Eckert 3:54.99 High Jump 6’00” 1 Tony Kinser 4 Trace Peterson 4’8” Javelin 4 Moses Carrillo 116’ 9” Team Place Fourth
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KAPPA ETA SORORITY AND HUGOTON RECREATION COMMISSION Big game seasons for 2014-2015 are set by the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Commission in March. Free Fishing Days for 2014 were approved.
Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission sets big game seasons Big decisions were made for big game at the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission public hearing in Topeka March 20, including setting the seasons for elk and deer. The 2014-2015 elk and deer basic season structures will remain unchanged from the 2013-2014 season; however deer hunters will see changes in how they can use white-tailed antlerless permits next season. Commissioners approved Free Park Entrance Days and Free Fishing Days for the 2014 season, starting with a Free Park Entrance Day March 29, when all state parks hosted open houses. The second free entrance day may be different at each state park, depending on events planned throughout the year. Check the state parks events calendar at www.ksoutdoors or contact state parks directly for more information. Free Fishing Days are observed in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week, which is June 1-8 this year. Kansas Free Fishing Days are June 7-8, 2014. On these days, anyone can fish any Kansas waters without a fishing license. During the public hearing portion of the meeting, commissioners approved recommendations for the 2014-2015 Elk Seasons:
*ARCHERY: Statewide (except Ft. Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1) – September 15December 31, 2015; Ft. Riley, Subunit 2a – September 130, 2014. *FIREARM: Statewide (except Ft. Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1) – December 3-12, 2014 and January 1, 2015March 15, 2015; Ft. Riley and Subunit 2a – 1 •segment: October 1-31, 2014; 2 •segment: November1-30, 2014; and 3 •segment December 1-31, 2014. *MUZZLELOADER: Statewide (except Ft. Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1) – September 130, 2014; Ft. Riley, Subunit 2a – September 1-30, 2014. In the final action of the meeting, the commission approved 2014-2015 archery, muzzleloader, and firearm deer season dates: *YOUTH/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – September 614, 2014; *ARCHERY – September 15December 31, 2014; *MUZZELOADER – September 15-28, 2014; *PRE-RUT WHITE-TAILED ANTLERLESS ONLY – October 11-12, 2014; *FIREARM – December 3-14, 2014; *EXTENDED WHITE-TAILED ANTLERLESS ONLY – January 1-4, 2015 Units 6, 9, 10
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and 17; *EXTENDED WHITE-TAILED ANTLERLESS ONLY – January 1-11, 2015 Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16; *EXTENDED WHITE-TAILED ANTLERLESS ONLY – January 1-18, 2015 Units 10A, 15 and 19; *URBAN WHITE-TAILED ANTLERLESS ONLY ARCHERY (Unit 19) – January 19-31, 2015. No White-tailed Antlerless permits will be valid in Unit 18. For more information on the 2014-2015 deer season, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting / Big Game Information / Deer.”
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EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 19, 2014 Parsons Sports Complex (West of the 300 block of Washington)
STARTING TIME FOR HUNTS ~ AGES 0-1 at 10:00, 2-3 at 10:05 & 4-9 at 10:10 ~ DON’T BE LATE!
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Cloverleaf Cowboys enjoy six project talks The March meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys was called to order by President Elizabeth Johnson March 24, 2014. Flag Salute and Pledge were led by Megan Newlon and Ella Beesley. Roll call was answered by “Who is your
favorite superhero?” Megan Newlon led devotions from First Corinthians 16:11. Mikayla and Chloe Martin led the club in singing “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen”. There was no old business. Under new business Megan
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moved the club pay for their 4-H Club shirts. Montana seconded the motion and motion passed. There were six project talks: Chloe Martin talked about her Russian Tortoise, Claire Clark explained “The Life Skills 4-H Provides”, Claudia Clark demonstrated how to make Oreo Delights, Sarah and Rebecca Johnson talked about “The Different 4-H Activities”, Mikayla showed club members “How to Read the Care Labels of Clothing”, and Megan Newlon
talked about “The Benefits of Ranch Horse Pleasure”. Amber Baeza provided recreation and the club played a relay race with eggs on spoons. Madison Crawford, Ashlyn Schechter and Carson Schechter led the motto. Montana Beesley moved to adjourn the meeting. Claire Clark seconded the motion. Snacks were provided by Montana, Sydney and Faith Beesley and Amya Johnson. Submitted by Claire Clark Cloverleaf Cowboys Reporter.
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Monday, May 5 2 p.m. Auction Location: Civic Center 401 Washington, Rolla, KS REAL ESTATE LOCATION: From Rolla, Ks., 1-1/2 Miles West on Hwy 56, then South on 22 Road 1/2 Mile to North end of the Property. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE 1/4 9-34-40, W 1/2 1634-40 and NE 1/4 16-34-40 the surface and surface rights only including water rights and the undivided 1/2 interest in all the oil, gas and other minerals in and under the N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 16-34-40 Morton Co., KS. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 4 Quarters of Irrigated Farmland with Irrigation Equipment. BASES: Wheat 255.10 - Yield 41 | Corn 246 Yield 117 | Grain Sorghum 9 - Yield 69 TAXES: 2013 Taxes - $3500.38 | 2014 Taxes will be prorated to day of closing. TERMS: 10% down day of auction, balance due upon closing and receipt of a marketable title as evidenced by Title Insurance.
MINERAL RIGHTS: Surface and surface rights only including water rights and the 1/2 undivided interest in all the oil, gas and other minerals in and under the N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 16-34-40. However, Seller reserves an undivided 1/2 interest in the oil, gas and other minerals, including helium, lying in and under or that may be produced from below the base of the Panoma Council Grove formation, in the N2 of the NE/4 of Section 16-34-40, Morton, Co., KS. POSSESSION: Possession will be after the 2014 Wheat Harvest or August 1, 2014, whichever comes first. TITLE INSURANCE: Seller will pay 1/2 of the title insurance and the Buyer will pay 1/2. CLOSING DATE: On or before June 5, 2014. ESCROW AGENT: White & Johnson, L.L.C., Elkhart, KS. 28.2 Acres are enrolled in CRP program at a rate of $28.77 per acre which expires in 2017. Buyer must success to the CRP contract.
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KU introduces resource for parents of ASD kids In 2004 University of Kansas researchers Linda Heitzman-Powell and Jay Buzhardt had the bold idea of training parents of children with autism to use intervention based upon the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help them increase their children’s independent skills and reduce problem behaviors. What’s more, the training would be rigorous, and it would be long-distance: coaching via live interactive television along with online educational modules covering the concepts and principles of behavioral intervention. The highly effective treatment for children with autism is endorsed by the American Academy of Family Pediatrics, the American Psychological Association, the National Institute of Mental Health and the United States Surgeon General. “Autism spectrum disorders, now estimated to affect one in 68 children, are just as common in rural America,” said Heitzman-Powell, research assistant professor, “but ABA-trained professionals are rare.” While involving parents in training is critical, according to the National Research Council, little is known about how to make training resources available to families in remote areas or with limited
capacity to travel to facilities for one-on-one practice and coaching, said Heitzman-Powell, a licensed psychologist and a board-certified behavior analyst. Now, the researchers have published the results of their initial study of the feasibility of training parents through their Online and Applied System for Intervention Skills (OASIS) in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Parents increased their knowledge of ABA strategies and concepts by an average of 39 percentage points and improved their implementation of these strategies with their children by an average of 41 percentage points, said Buzhardt, associate research professor who employs technology to help make evidence-based practices accessible to rural and underserved populations. What’s more, the initial OASIS project saved the four families participating in the study more than 9,000 driving miles compared to the miles they would have driven to a regional medical center in the Kansas City area. Since the first small feasibility study, an evaluation of OASIS with close to 40 families across Kansas showed parents learned and retained skills as precise as collecting and analyzing data and how to use it for making decisions. “Pre- and post-test results
on knowledge and using skills was impressive, as was parent satisfaction, said HeitzmanPowell. OASIS has continued past the end of the research project: The Center for Child Health and Development at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City has begun offering OASIS as a clinical service. The KU team is also translating and adapting OASIS for the Hispanic population, and researchers from Poland and Italy have expressed interest in translating the training program. The researchers are evaluating the short and long-term effects of the strategies parents learned through OASIS in their children’s language and social skill development. They will also assess the long-term effects on the families and children from their initial study. As to the importance of OASIS, Heitzman-Powell notes that approximately half of children with ASD who are diagnosed early and receive appropriate treatment will mainstream in a public school setting without an aide. “But without appropriate intervention, very few will achieve this level of success,” she said. Submitted by the University of Kansas.
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Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain convertible and harnessed child restraints, models Momentum 65 (including LX and DLX), Chase (including LX, DLX, and Select), Maestro (including Performance), Symphony (including 65, LX, 65 E3, and DLX), Snugli All-InOne, Snugli Booster, Titan 65, SureRide DLX, and Secure Kid (including LX, DLX, 100, 300, and 400). The affected seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 or 385. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In the convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats, the buckle may become stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button. It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required. Evenflo will notify registered owners in April 2014. The company will start providing re-
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Animal Control Officer Stephanie Smith is honored at a surprise party Monday, April 14, 2014. She received lots of goodies. This week is Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
SCCC/ATS nursing boasts 100% pass rate If you are looking at becoming a licensed practical nurse, you don’t have to look too far to find a quality program close to home. According to the practicalnursing.org Web site, the LPN program at Seward County Community College / Area Technical School has been ranked number one in the state of the 24 state-approved LPN programs in Kansas based on NCLEXPN first time pass rates. Visit the Web site at www.practicalnursing.org/lp n-programs/kansas for a complete listing. Students who enroll in a state-approved nursing program in Kansas must first successfully complete the course and then
take the required National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX. According to the practical nursing Web site, the NCLEX-PN rates is one of the best ways to determine how well a school is preparing their students for a career in practical nursing, and that is why the rank is based on this. For eight straight years, the SCCC/ATS Practical Nursing program pass rate for first time candidates taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) was 100 percent. The most recently published Kansas average pass rate was 91.99 percent and the national aver-
P lease Adopt Me! Trace wants a forever family who “likes to have fun!” He has a smile that will light up a room! Trace likes talking about sports and enjoys playing football. He says Math is his favorite class in school because he is good at it. Trace’s forever family will need to be patient and consistent with discipline. Trace is in search of a forever family who is willing to love him unconditionally. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call
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age pass rate was 84.23 percent. The SCCC/ATS Practical Nursing program had its first graduating class in 1979 and there have been 19 graduating classes with 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-PN exam: 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. “Our nursing instructors do an incredible job of teaching and mentoring our students,” said Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS president. “This recognition is validation of the excellent instruction and clinical experience our students receive. I’m very proud of our program and excited to see this type of recognition.” Of the 24 LPN programs in Kansas, SCCC/ATS was one of only four with 100 percent pass rates last year. Nursing faculty members at SCCC/ATS include Nancy Bansemer, Sandy Brisendine, Dawn Hemphill, Mary Ruiz, Susan Ingland, Sandy Mead, Jennifer Antrim and Sandy Wolfram. Veda King is the director of Nursing. For information about the Nursing program, call at 620417-1401 or email at veda.king@sccc.edu. Submitted by Seward County Community College.
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Our Dinner Theater Trip to Cowtown in Wichita went very well last weekend. Friday we attended the performance of the Diamond W Wranglers at the Empire Theater. Then the next morning we visited Botanica and saw all the beautiful tulips and daffodils in bloom. After eating lunch at La Galette, a French café, we headed home around 1:00 p.m. The Activity Center will be closed Wednesday, April 23, so the staff can attend a food show in Amarillo. “Live on Stage” is selling tickets for their next season of musical performances. Please call the Activity Center for more information. Thursday, April 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Kansas Legal Services will have a representative here by appointment
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only. Please call the Activity Center or Kansas Legal Services at 620-227-7349 to make an appointment. If no one schedules an appointment, the representative will not come. Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., we will have a Life Story workshop. If you’ve been wanting to write your life story and just didn’t know how to do it, this is for you. I’ll show you how, and there’s no charge! I hope to see you here. 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 620225-8240. Menu Apr. 17 .........................Goulash Apr. 18................................Fish Apr. 21............................Chili & ...................Cinammon Rolls Apr. 22....................Baked Ham Apr. 23...............Center Closed Apr. 24 .....................Sloppy Joe Activities Friday, April 18 Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Monday, April 21 Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24 Bridge.......................12:30 p.m. Daily – Monday thru Friday Exercise....................10:30 a.m.
placement buckles along with installation instructions in April 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo at 1-800-4907591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com. Note: For a complete list of the production dates of the affected seats, please click on “Associ-
ated Documents” and then “Defect Notice (Part 573)”. Not all seats within the date ranges listed are included, so consumers should contact Evenflo at the number or Web site listed with the seat’s model and date of manufacture to confirm that their seat is included.
Annha Eshbaugh is the winner of HCA’s first annual Big Shake Competition. The Big Shake is a competition among students. They are scored on handshake, confidence, poise, engagement and appearance. Annha is a fifth grader and is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Eshbaugh. Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.
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Breckyn has experienced 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Breckyn! Only 300 more to go!
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Kolton Decker has been accepted to attend KALEO 2014 in Gulf Shores, Al.
Kolton Decker will attend KALEO 2014 Kolton Decker will be attending KALEO 2014 in Gulf Shores, Al. Kolton applied for the program and found out he had been accepted April 1. Kolton is the son of Arlen Decker and Ranelle Carter. Kolton was accepted through Student Mobilization or “STUMO”. He has been active in weekly Bible studies and other STUMO activities on the Kansas State University’s campus. Kolton reports he is very excited to be accepted to KALEO 2014 and looks forward to spiritual growth and gaining leadership in his Christian walk. KALEO consists of nine fast-paced weeks of unbelievable impact on the lives of those who attend. Each student at KALEO will work a 40 hour week, attend large group sessions, study the Bible in small groups, get “plugged into” a local church and develop lifelong relationships. Each week, students will study within their “D-
group”, with their D-group leader and in large groups. Each D-group leader will meet with students one-onone throughout the week. Students will learn to study the Bible on their own, gain various practical skills in growing their personal relationship with God and help others grow with God as well. Several conferences will be put on for the students, such as “Godly Dating & Marriage”, “Discipleship” and “Missions”. STUMO stafff and guest speakers will present talks about “Prayer”, “The Bible” and “The Importance of Character” to challenge and motivate students to grow in their relationship with God. A bake sale fundraiser to help fund part of Kolton’s trip will take place Thursday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Electric Cooperative Lobby, 1850 W. Oklahoma in Ulysses.
Brady Marshall, a senior at Hugoton High School, has signed a scholarship certificate to be a member of the Crops and Soils Team at Seward County Community College / Area Technical School during the 2014-15 academic year. For information about SCCC/ATS scholarships, call admissions at 620-417-1100.
SCCC Music Department will present its spring concert The Music Department at Seward County Community College / Area Technical School will present its spring concert at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1 in the SCCC/ATS Showcase Theater featuring Concert Band, Sound Express Show Choir and Singing Saints Concert Choir. Members of the Concert Band are Jasmine Howell and Jessica Williams of Elkhart; Diana Askew of Hugoton; and Hunter Sandell, Bradley Benson, Kevin Harmon, Elida Escarcega, Luis Sanluis, Tempest Lahita, Ricardo Nava, Killian Doze, Kimberly Vanley, Jonathan Zamora, Lydia Augustine and Joel Hernandez Rios, all of Liberal. Concert Choir members are Lluvia Baca of Kismet; Kyleigh Becker of Salina;
Nancy Camacho, Neli Cruz and Sherelle Schuck, all of Hugoton; Jasmine Howell and Jessica Williams of Elkhart; Rachel Cano of Perryton, Tx.; Kim Nguyen, Morgan Pham, Martha Rangel, Bobby Carpenter, Juan Carlos Contreras, Killian Doze, Michael Fisher, Mindee Limon and Megan Troutner, all of Liberal; Luis Munoz and Omar Munoz of North Hollywood, Ca.; and Janneth Tru-
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, April 16, 2009 Kristin Farnum has been appointed as the new Economic Development secretary. Mary Courtney of Rolla has been nominated for Kansas History Day Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at Washburn University in Topeka April 25, 2009. Thursday, April 15, 2004 Lindagrace Stephens will be in the spotlight at the Baker Arts Center in Liberal with her exhibit in progress until May 12. Lindagrace does watercolors, Chinese paintings and Japanese paintings. Thursday, April 21, 1994 Warren Willis gained national prominence when he won first in overall judging at the NACTA contest at Wilbur-
ton, Ok. Thursday, April 19, 1984 Lamont Cleaners is now Hall Cleaners under the management of Vickie and Tony Hall. Dean Lewis is now serving as manager of the Thompson’s IGA. Bob Nordyke is retiring from Bob’s Barber Shop and Keith Conners will open his hair styling operation there in June. Wonder Burger is once again in operation on the highway. Thursday, April 18, 1974 A bridal shower took place April 2 for Judy Nix, brideelect of Ted Heaton, in the basement of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Jane Nix and Mrs. Laura Heaton assisted Judy in opening her gifts. Thursday, April 23, 1964 The Hugoton Future Farmers of America elected officers this week. Jim
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Kuharic was named president; Mike Willis, vice-president; Mike Schechter, secretary; Lex Ford, treasurer. Thursday, April 22, 1954 Bob May has leased the
corner of his lot north of the City Park for a Dairy Queen. Construction of the building has been started. Friday, April 21, 1939 Kenneth Mueller, winner of a trophy of the Tri-State
Katrina Phillips’ eastbound 2006 Kia Sorento hit ice and snow Monday morning sending it out of control and into the path of another vehicle resulting in a head-on crash.
Amateur Boxing Tournament, will enter the boxing tournament at Texhoma, Ok. Other Hugoton contestants are Charles Brecheisen, Bill Patterson, Austin Lynch and Van Cox.
If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
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Kelsi Mueller begins the relay. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Maria Cecenas helps take the relay team to first. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
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Coach is pleased with results of first track meet The Moscow High School Track Team participated in their first track meet of the season Thursday, April 10 at Ingalls. Coach Kent Knoll was pleased with the results. Maria Cecenas placed first in the 100m, second in the 200m, and first as part of the 400m relay. Also on that relay were Briannah Davidson, Kaitlyn Dobie and Kelsi Mueller. Mueller also placed first in the javelin with a personal best of 116’. The girls’ team placed fourth while the boys placed seventh. Brice Valdez placed well for the boys earning two seconds in high jump and triple jump.
Girls’ Results 100m Cecenas 1 13.39 Dobie 7 13.98 Davidson 11 14.86. 200m Cecenas 2 28.37 Dobie 4 28.74 400m Maggie White 5 1:16.87 Miranda Christensen 8 1:25.37 800m Paloma Moran 7 3:30.51 3200m Moran 7 18:21.51 Long Jump White 9 9’9” Shot Put Tapanga Dahle 7 26’10 ¼”
Discus Dahle 6 79’8” Javelin Mueller 1 116’ Dahle 10 53’ 400m Relay Davidson, Dobie, Mueller, Cecenas 1 55.42 1600m Relay Mueller, Dobie, White, Cecenas 3 4:51.80. Boys’ Results 100m Alexis Manriquez 9 12.31 Freddy Gonzalez 14 12.63 200m Valdez 6 25.69 Gonzalez 12 26.96 High Jump Valdez 2 5’8”
Moscow Junior High School Band participates in the Moscow Music Contest April 9, 2014.
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The seventh and eighth grade girls’ ensemble receives a rating of 1+ at the music festival last
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Moscow students perform well at Music Festival Moscow Students performed well for their annual Music Festival, which was April 9, 2014. Moscow music directors are Gail Dale and Denise Shoff. Accompanist is Zo Roland. The following is the results from the festival. AM's- (Advanced Musician)Superior Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Vocal Quartet-(Monica, Adriana, Grayson, Brittney) Reed Brazeal-Vocal Solo I's- Excellent Adriana Salcedo-Flute Monica Gonzalez-Clarinet and Vocal Seventh and Eighth Girls Vocal Quintet (Jaylyn Fankhouser, Madison Hall, Makayla Persinger, Heidi Hernandez-Clarinet Moscow Seventh and Eighth Girls Choir Sixth Grade Mixed Vocal Ensemble Madison Snyder-Vocal Axel Granillo-Xylophone Asmariah Martinez-Vocal Alyson Christensen-Vocal Brittney Stuckey-Vocal Grayson Christensen-Vocal Lydia Owens-Vocal II's- Good Moscow MS Band Asmariah Martinez-Clarinet Fifth Grade I's- Excellent Fourth and Fifth Grade Choir Isabella Hall-Vocal Luis Martinez-Flute and Vocal Marisol Gomez-Clarinet Adan Granillo-Alto Saxophone Gerardo Garcia-Alto Saxophone Edwin Rojo-Tenor Saxophone and Vocal Trenton Kennedy-Trumpet Jessie James- Oboe Isaac Clifft-Vocal II's- Good Audrianna Cross-Clarinet
The eighth grade girls’ ensemble receives an AM rating. From the left are Adriana Salcedo, Monica Gonzalez, Grayson Christensen and Brittney Stuckey. Photo courtesy of Lorie Christensen.
UMC announces Easter services Moscow United Methodist Church will host Maundy Thursday services at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the UMC. Good Friday service will be at 7:00 p.m. The traditional joint UMC/Baptist sunrise service will be at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Moscow UMC. Breakfast will be available after the service.
Marki Anton receives a I rating in Poetry at Regionals Saturday, qualifying her for State. Photo courtesy of Tina White.
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Seniors Clinesmith and Johns will be missed as they attend college next year
Thursday, April 17 High School Track Invitational; 3:00 p.m. All students dismissed @ 3:00 p.m. April 18-21 Easter Break. No school enjoy your holiday! Tuesday, April 22 High School Golf @ Syracuse; 3:00 p.m. Junior High Track @ Moscow; 3:00 p.m.
April 23-24 Fourth Grade Science State Assessments Wednesday, April 23 Dental Screenings Sunday, April 27 Fundraiser dinner for Janelle King to raise funds for her trip to Australia to play basketball. Saturday, May 10 After Prom party immediately following the prom.
Seniors Karly Clinesmith and Jessica Johns have been very accomplished pianists for years. For the past several years, they have been accompanying the younger elementary students for the Moscow Music Festival. Mr. Sam Eiland enlisted their help to give Mrs. Sherry Kelling a bit of a break with the busy day. The girls have also helped out
playing “Pomp and Circumstance” for graduations. Rolla will miss these two amazing piano players very much. Karly plans to attend Wichita State University, and Jessica plans to attend Kansas State University. Good luck to both of you, and may your fingers always find a piano to play!
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Rolla musicians perform well Rolla’s music department has a very promising future. Rolla’s fifth through eighth grade music department traveled to Moscow Wednesday, April 9 for the annual Moscow Music Festival. Mr. Sam Eiland, director, could not have been more pleased with the results. He and piano accompanists, Sherry Kelling and seniors Karly Clinesmith and Jessica Johns, watched as the 36 entries from Rolla earned all Is, with four Advanced Musician awards! Deserae Schwindt and Paige Claassen with vocal solos, the Junior High Choir and Aspen Sohm on her flute were the AM winners. Vocal solos were Cacee Milburn, I+; Andres Villa, I; Jasmine Bevel, I-; Brooke Johnson-Hinds, I+; and Reagan Johnson-Hinds, I+. The Girls’ Ensemble received a I. The whole band received a I. Mallet Solos were
Nolan Madison, I and Monte Fosdick, I-. Snare Drum Solos were Monte Fosdick, I; Nolan Madison, I; and Preston Burrows, I+. The Mixed Woodwind Trio received a I- while the Mixed Wind Trio 2 received a I. Trumpet solos were Alonzo Martinez, I; Alexandra Hart, I; SaKya Milburn, I; and Alexis Fisher, I+. Alto sax solos were Ethan Garcia, I+; Ethan Hernandez, I-; and Castor Hernandez, I. Alex Hernandez was the only Bass Clarinet solo from Rolla, and he earned a I. Clarinet solos were Garrette Hinds, I; Michelle Rodriguez, I; Jamie Sheedy, I; and Paige Claassen, I+. Trombone solos were Allyson Norton, I, and Melanie Norton, I. The Boys’ Ensemble received a I. Flute solos were Lena Martens, I+; Audra Langley, I; and Micah Hall, I+. Congratulations to all the band and vocal members and soloists and their director.
SaKya Milburn stands beside Jessica Johns. Jessica often demonstrates her keyboard talents by helping out with younger students. Karly Clinesmith accompanies Nolan Madison at the Moscow Music Festival.
After Prom Party is packed with lots of fun activities The Class of 2014 and their parents will host the After Prom party immediately following Prom Saturday, May 10. Prom attendees are invited to come join in a night of games,
movies, food and great prizes in a safe environment. The goal of the sponsers is to provide a great time without the tragedies that sometimes occur prom night.
Ron Reed High School Invitational track meet is scheduled for Thursday The Ron Reed High School Invitational track meet will take place Thursday, April 17. Events begin at 3:00 p.m. Rolla students will be dis-
missed at 3:00 p.m. Buses will take students home who are not participating or helping with the meet home.
Rolla junior high track team returns home with 18 gold medals
Chandler Huddleston places third individually and third low ball at the first meet of the season.
Huddleston places third at Lakin Chandler Huddleston had his first golf meet of the season Thursday, April 11, at Lakin. Chandler placed third individual and third low ball with the only golfer from Ingalls, Mikayla Loewen.
Everyone is looking forward to more great golfing news from Chandler and the rest of Rolla’s golf team as the season progresses. Good luck and score low!
Janelle King is headed to Australia to play basketball Sunday, April 27, will be a great opportunity to eat in Rolla! Janelle King and her family are hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for Janelle to go to Australia to play basketball. The menu will include taco soup, tossed salad, cheese and crackers,
brownies and cherry sheet cake. They will serve from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Rolla Multipurpose room. Free-will donations will be accepted. Please come and support Janelle in her quest to travel “down under!”
Proud parents Jim and Suzanne Murray stand with daughter Katie Murray, who was selected to participate in the PreShocker Meet in Wichita last week.
Katie Murray is selected to participate in the Pre-Shocker Meet in Wichita Junior Katie Murray, daughter of Jim and Suzanne Murray, was selected to participate in the Pre-Shocker Meet in Wichita April 11. Katie was issued a special invitation because she participated at the State level in track last year. She competed in three events - triple jump
with class 1A-3A, long jump with class 1A-3A and the Elite High Jump with all classes. Katie took first place in the triple jump and fourth place in the high jump. Congratulations Katie! Everyone is looking forward to the rest of your track season!
The Ron Reed Invitational Junior High Track Meet took place in Rolla Tuesday, April 8. It was quite a day for the Rolla team, with 18 gold medals, two meet records established and two school records and one school record tie. The eighth grade girls won first overall and the seventh grade boys were second place. Eighth grader Ellie Easterwood won the 100 meter hurdles, triple jump and long jump. Eighth grader Aaliyah Earl won the 200 meter hurdles. Eighth grader Allyson Norton won the shot put and the discus. Seventh grader Kaberlin
Rolla track team shows their spirit at meet in Ingalls Rolla High School track team may be smaller in numbers than some years, but they have spirit! The team traveled to Ingalls April 10 to participate in the Ingalls Meet. Freshman Teagan Simmons placed fourth in the 100 meter, sixth in the 200 meter, first in the 100 meter hurdles and first in the 300 meter hurdles. Freshman Brianna Smith placed ninth in the 400 meter run, eighth in the 800 meter, second in long jump and thirteenth in discus. Sophomore Sarah Easterwood placed third in shot put, fifth in discus, and seventh in Javelin. The boys’ team has a few more members. Junior Coleman Kirby placed nineteenth in the 100 meter, second in the 110 meter hurdles and eleventh in long jump. Sophomore Garry Norton placed fifth in the 800 meter, fourth in the 1600 meter, third in the 3200 meter and fourteenth in triple jump. Freshman Alex Hoyt placed twenty-second in the 100 meter, fourteenth in shot put, tenth in discus and twentieth in javelin. Freshman Marcos Cortes was twenty-first in the 100 meter, fourteenth in long jump and eighteenth in javelin. Freshman Jonathan Madison was eighth in the 800 meter, eighth in the 1600 meter, thirteenth in discus and nineteenth in javelin. Congratulations to all of you and good luck at your next meet.
Hull won the 100 meter hurdles and tied the school record in the pole vault with a jump of 6’0”. Ironically, the school record is held by Kaberlin’s older sister Kelcey. Sixth grader Alexandra Hart won the high jump and set the school record with a jump of 4’9”. Eighth grader Jaylen Mendez set the school record in both the 110 meter hurdles and the 200 meter hurdles. He also won the pole vault and the triple jump. Seventh grader Daniel Weatherly tied the meet record in the 100 meter hurdles and in the high jump. He also won the 100 meter run, the 110 meter hurdles and the shot put. Seventh grader Preston Burrows won the pole vault event. Congratulations to all the track stars and their coaches!
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I would like to thank Sherri Leonard for organizing the Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week Lunch for me that was held at Ranchito. I would also like to thank everyone who attended: Becky Madsen, Linda Kates, Cindy Dill, Sherri Leonard, Liz Perry, Ralph and Peggy Bane, B.J. Moser, Robert and Zelma Smith, Toni, Lexi, Chelsea and Jenna Crawford, and Courtney Leslie. Becky Madsen made the delicious cake. It had an “I Love Dogs” keychain as part of the decorations, which I have already put to use. I also received sheets for the pound puppies, an assortment of dog toys and a bucket to store them in with balloons tied on. I received Milk Bones and treats for them as well. I got roses from my daughter Toni and my granddaughters. I received gift cards for McDonalds and Sonic, for those thirsty days, as well as a lint brush - which I most definitely can use - from Cindy Dill. I received a wonderful “smell-good” candle from Linda Kates. I also received cards with personal messages and signatures from everyone. I have either adopted dogs to these people or worked with each of them to find homes for dogs, including my children. I have enjoyed my association and friendship with all of them. They have all saved at least one dog from our shelter, if not many more, and have donated time and services to improve the dogs’ adoptability and quality of life. Thank you all for making my job easier and happier. ACO Stephanie Smith
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE T0 THE PUBLIC FOR BIDS You are hereby notified that on the 5TH day of May 2014, the Stevens County Hospital Board at its regular scheduled board meeting at 5:30 pm will hold a bid opening for the Stevens County Retail Pharmacy Renovation. General Contractors may submit bids at the Lower Level Community Room
in the Stevens County Hospital, 1006 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 at the above scheduled time. All plans and specifications, as well as General Contractor requirements, are available to all interested bidders by calling Fiss Architecture/Design, PA. at (620)544-8660, ext.18, or by e-mailing arch10@pld.com. Electronic files of the bid documents are also available. Govern yourself accordingly.
201 E. Fourteenth - Hugoton
5 bedroom/4.5 bath, 4800 sq. ft. To schedule a showing, please contact
This home features two large comfortable master bedrooms with attached baths. In addition to the five total bedrooms there is also a large office and charming craft room. Outdoor space includes a cozy covered porch in the front and a covered patio and 2nd story deck in the back. The front yard is professionally landscaped and there are sprinkler systems in the front and back. All of this and more on a corner lot in a great neighborhood.
Mike or Debbie Eshbaugh 620-544-8572 or 620-428-1045 (2c16)
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218 N. Jackson
Ranch Style, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, full finished basement
120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
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20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV
David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office
Downstairs - 3 bedroom & 1 1/2 bath
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20-room Motel w/ Apartment
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Beautiful 3 bed/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
11/2 miles North of Rolla. Three bedroom, one bath 2400 sq. ft. home with a detached one car garage and nice 40 x 80 steel shed and outbuildings, located in the NW of NW of the NE of 35-33-40.
1101 S Monroe St - 3 bed/3 b, wood floors, att garage, fence and much, much more! Great location!!! Call today for details!!
Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message
The Virgil Stout LLC has an 11.02 Acre homestead for sale
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109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011
910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!
901 S Trindle Ranch, 4 bed/3 bath, fpl, fence, sprinkler, att garage, beautiful oak detailing! Call to see this beauty!!
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
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1003 S. Adams - This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!
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848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.
531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
150 HP Electric Motor with a soft start panel.
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GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, 9:00 a.m., 1005 S. Lincoln, Very Nice Women’s Slacks & Blouses - Size 1x & 2x, Lots of Household Items, Name Brand Eyewear, Lots and Lots of Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1293 Road M - 1 Mile South of Fairgrounds, Household Items, Clothes, Just-Removed Countertops --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 19, 8:00 a.m., 410 E. Ninth ---------------
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Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)
ACCEPTING BIDS
The Hugoton Recreation Commission is taking sealed bids on a 1994 Ford Pickup. We will be taking bids through May 6, 2014. The Hugoton Recreation Commission has the right to refuse any and all bids. Please mail bids to: Hugoton Recreation Commission PO Box 217 Hugoton, KS 67951
(620)428-6518 600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) FDT ELECTRIC
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Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
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Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.72 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.16 Soybeans . . . . . . . .14.21
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DO YOU HAVE A JOHN DEERE GREEN THUMB? Billy Bob expressed his undying love for Charlene in John Deere green, but I suppose the author was also trying to say Billy Bob loved John Deere as well! John Deere has a strong following and many will have nothing but John Deere equipment for their farming needs! It was in the 1830s when a blacksmith moved to Grand Detour, Il., (109 miles west of Chicago) and began his business that would become an empire, stamping it with his seal of quality, his name: John Deere. In “l837 John Deere develop[ed] the steel walking plow. Plows had evolved for thousands of years and worked well in soil previously farmed. Plowing the Illinois prairie for the first time was hampered by soil that stuck to the plow. John Deere curved a broken steel sawmill blade that let the soil slide off the plow.” And the rest is history. Source: www.antiquefarming.com/jo hn-deere-history-1.html. The green color had not always been used. It was in the 1920s with the purchase of the Waterloo Engine Company whose tractors were already being painted green and red when the trademark
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Stevens County Hospital and Eagle RV Park Presents
“Fun in the Sun Day” When: April 26, 2014 starting at 11am A day of fun beach volleyball, bocce ball competition, horseshoe contest, sand castle building, movie under the stars and food! All the proceeds go to the Stevens County Hospital Scholarship Fund.
Where: Eagle RV Park
The beach volleyball tournament will consist of teams that will play with 4 people at a time. We suggest having at least 6 people on a team. Rules: Each team must have 3 females and 3 males of at least 16 years of age and 2 males and 2 females will be playing at a time. Cost is $120 per team. Deadline to register your team will be April 23, 2014. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Feel free to rent a cabana for $50 and get up close and personal to the action while relaxing in lounge chairs under your own personal tent. There will only be a limited amount of cabana’s so call today to rent yours. Horse Shoe Tournament will consist of 2 people per team. Cost is $50 per team. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All ages welcome. The bocce ball tournament will be $50 per team. Teams will consist of 4 people. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. If you don’t know how to play, it’s ok; it doesn’t take long to catch on. All ages welcome.
color became synonymous with the John Deere Plow Company; and it has been their trademark color since. John Deere sells equipment primarily for larger farms; however, you may have a small garden you plant yearly or even belong to a “neighborhood garden” where anyone who works it can have some of the produce. Whatever type of planting you do, spring is when we start thinking about it and the need for “equipment” has been around forever. At the Museum, we have a number of examples of the equipment used, including some of the first types of plows John Deere invented, with the curved blades - and yes, they are even John Deere Green. We also have a Model D with the serial number 30776 which is the three hundred seventy-sixth model John Deere tractor to be built. Roy Bennett purchased it and after his death, it was given to his son, Roger Bennett, who then loaned it to the Museum. We also have what is referred to as a “Toe Corn Planter”. (No, it does not plant corns in your toe.) It is a hand corn planter which was invented in the mid to late-1800s. It is a wooden tool which has a “hopper” to carry corn seed. As the farmer progresses along the row the “Toe Corn Planter” will drop a seed into a hole he or she had created with a quick poke with his or her toe! It is also called a “corn jabber”, “corn jobber”, and some farmers call them “bill picks”. It is interestingly… painted green—John DEERE Green! We are located at 905 South Adams in Hugoton. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. Come and see us. We will even let you bring your guitar and sing a few bars of “John Deere Green”.
We will end the night with a movie under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs and kick back and relax. To register or for more information, call Alisha at 620-544-6162. It doesn’t cost anything to come watch, so at least come and enjoy the sun!
The Model D John Deere shown above was owned by Roy Bennett. His son Roger loaned it to the Museum after Roy’s death.
The Toe Corn Planter above was used between 1905 and 1907. Linda McCrary shows how the planter works. It was donated to the Museum November 23, 1967.
Photo exhibit brings Great Depression into focus This Great Nation Will Endure: Photographs of the Great Depression showcases the works of a legendary group of photographers who documented the lives and struggles of Americans enduring the Great Depression and will be displayed through June 8, 2014, at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma. The exhibit features more than 150 images of America taken between 1935 and 1942 by the legendary photographic unit of the Farm Security Administration (FSA). This remains the largest documentary photography project ever undertaken. The photographs include some of the most familiar and powerful images of the nation to emerge from the Depression era. Many have reached iconic status in American culture. Curated and designed by staff at the Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Library and Museum in Hyde Park, N.Y., the exhibition features images from every region of the nation, culled from the enormous FSA photography collection (numbering tens of thousands of images) at the Library of Congress. Included are photographs taken by Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, Ben Shahn, Walker Evans, Arthur Rothstein, Carl Mydans, Russell Lee, John Vachon, Marion Post Wolcott and Jack Delano.
For kids ages 1-12, there will be a beach ball blast game, water balloon war, sand castle building fun, and much more. To participate in the kids’ activities, a bracelet must be purchased for $10. This will allow the child to participate in all kids’ activities (excluding bocce ball and horse shoes). Concessions will be served all day long.
The hand plow shown above is displayed at the Stevens County Museum. It is usually horsedrawn. The curved blade is one of John Deere’s inventions and was donated by Barbara Campbell.
The FSA was a New Deal agency created by President Roosevelt in 1937 to help American farmers and farm laborers who were confronting economic depression and natural disaster, including the ecological disaster
known as the Dust Bowl. It developed out of an earlier agency called the Resettlement Administration (RA) for which its director, Rexford Tugwell, had established a publicity department to document rural poverty and government efforts to alleviate it. That department included a photographic unit called the “Historical Section,” administrated by former Columbia University economics instructor, Roy Stryker. To accomplish the agency’s goals, Stryker enlisted a group of men and women who today comprise a virtual “Who’s Who” of 20th-century documentary photography. The RA and its “Historical Section” were merged into the newly created FSA in 1937. Many of its photographers later forged careers that helped define photojournalism at magazines like Life and Look.
Most of the photographs in the exhibition depict rural life and hardships but they also include many images of town and city life. The FSA created a very diverse record of American life during the 1930s and early 1940s, including images of hardship, endurance, hope, recovery, migration, recreation and community life. The photographs provide visual affirmation of President Roosevelt’s bold assertion in his first inaugural address, delivered at the lowest point of the Great Depression: “This great nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper … the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” The exhibition includes a spe-
cially commissioned, short documentary film that explores the work of four of the most prominent FSA photographers, a soundtrack of folk music sung by migrant workers that was recorded in migrant worker camps in California in 1940-41, and an interactive computer program that allows visitors to explore entire series of images shot by FSA photographers during individual photo assignments. Also featured, is a short silent video that depicts the ways in which FSA photography was used in newspapers and magazines of the 1930s and 1940s. The Stauth Memorial Museum wanted to tie this exhibit to southwest Kansas by bringing back the very popular video that was shown during the 2002 Dust Bowl exhibit. American Experience: Surviving the Dust Bowl is a 55 minute PBS video that has interviews with survivors from western Kansas, eastern Colorado, Texas and the Oklahoma panhandle who tell their stories of how they endured drought, disease and even death to hold on to their homes and way of life in some of the hardest hit areas of the Dust Bowl. The Stauth Memorial Museum is the only venue in Kansas or the Midwest to host this amazing exhibit! Many groups for this exhibit are expected, so please call in advance to schedule groups of five or more. Contact 620-846-2527 for information or to set up a tour. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and all major holidays. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for this incredible exhibit! www.stauth memorialmuseum.org