Volume 125, Number 16
Thursday, April 19, 2012
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Kansas Dairy Ingredient plant breaking ground Update illuminates issues A new dairy and cheese plant will break ground in Hugoton within the next 30 days. The facility will bring 60 new jobs to the area in the next two years as well as many spin-off jobs. Kansas Dairy Ingredients, LLC announced its plans to build a dairy ingredient and cheese plant in Hugoton at a meeting Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. before a large crowd in the Hugoton Memorial Hall. The company will start construction of the facility next month and begin phase I operation at the middle of the fourth quarter in 2012. The facility will be positioned to expand in 2013 to add cheese production. Kansas Dairy Ingredients
will invest $20 million plus over the next 18 months in Hugoton. Governor Sam Brownback was due to attend the announcement but was unable to be in Hugoton due to the large number of tornadoes hitting Kansas this past weekend. He made the following statement: “I want to welcome Kansas Dairy Ingreto southwest dients Kansas,” and added, “This project will create goodpaying jobs for Stevens County and has the potential to spur significant, additional job creation in the future.” Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie opened the meeting by telling how this is going to be a great day in the history of Stevens County. He introduced Tim Gomez, chief operating officer of Kansas Dairy In-
gredients, to the audience. Tim took the podium and expressed how happy they were to be in Hugoton. He hopes to be able to intergrade a supply chain, which is what he calls end to end supply - farm to grocery. A critical piece of that is working with the local dairies. When the facility first opens, Kansas Dairy Ingredients plans to begin processing approximately one million pounds of milk per day to produce fractionated dairy ingredients. As production builds, the company anticipates eventually processing up to 2.5 million pounds of milk per day by the end of 2013. The company plans to build additional capacity to produce cheese and other dry milk ingredients. Kansas Dairy Ingredients expects to bring 60 jobs to the area in its first two years. It also expects to
Tim Gomez, COO, KDI create about 150 temporary construction-related jobs. “We are very excited to announce this project in Hugoton and the effort of many individuals and organizations should be applauded. We would like to thank the following organizations: J.E. Dunn Construction, Tetra Pak, E.A. Bonelli and Associates, Filtration Engineering, and our milk partners,” said Tim Gomez, chief opContinued to page 3
The April Legislative Update was conducted at the Hugoton Senior Center Saturday, April 14. Kansas Senate President Steve Morris and Representative Steve Alford addressed their constituents. Senator Morris led with saying there was not much change as far as what they have been able to accomplish. They are still working on most of the major issues such as the budget, taxes and KPERS. Morris said they had just received some “pretty good news from a state perspective” late last week. Two revenue estimates are given out each year - one in April and one in November. The April estimate indicates the state can expect about $120 million in the current fiscal year and the same for the next fiscal year, about $252 million more than anticipated last November. The increase in revenue is
coming primarily from withholding increases and higher revenue from sales tax. The part of the severance tax which comes from this part of the state is actually off quite a lot because of lower gas prices but is offset by the higher prices of oil and additional oil coming in. There is a significant renewed oil field in south central Kansas. The Senate is still working on a budget at the state level. There is not yet an agreement about the budget between the Senate and the House and one of the consequences of that is the Courts have had to start their furlough days; their first furlough day was last Friday. Morris anticipates one huge budget bill before the end of the session. KPERS is still a high priority. The House passed a bill that sets up Continued to page 5
Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George
Brent Davis, CEO, Kansas Dairy Ingredients, LLC
Senator Steve Morris
Among the many attending the meeting Monday were County Commissioner Dave Bozone, Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie, Senator Steve Morris, Commerce Secre-
This empty field will be a distant memory by this time next year, as the new Kansas Dairy Ingredient plant undergoes construction. The
tary Pat George, CEO of Kansas Dairy Ingredients, LLC Brent Davis, COO, KDI, LLC Tim Gomez, Brian Hemann from MasCow Dairy and Representative Steve Alford.
plant will employ up to 60 Stevens County residents permanently, and 150 construction workers during its development.
Vance Thompson, student at Moscow Middle School, takes time during his weekend to attend the Legislative Update Saturday, April 14. He says he has been interested in politics since he was small and admitted with a grin that he is “one of those weird kids that will watch CSPAN all the time.” Vance is the son of Joe D. and Valerie Thompson. Standing by Vance are Representative Steve Alford and Senator Steve Morris.
KU to present musical theatre in Hugoton Tuesday, April 24 The University of Kansas School of the Arts Department of Theatre and the KU Alumni Association proudly present Musical Theatre for Kansas. The group will be performing Tuesday, April 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. The performance is free and the public is invited to attend. The group will be performing a musical comedy “Boy Meets Girl”. Be sure to catch tomorrow’s rising Broadway stars. The performance is courtesy of KU Alumni Association, Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Friends of the Arts, State Farm Insurance and FBLA.
Pioneer Manor recognizes volunteers Stevens County receives funding to initiate in honor of National Volunteer Week community health assessment process
Fanny Kagarice
Help Fanny celebrate her centennial this year Fanny Kagarice will celebrate her one hundredth birthday April 30, 2012. The family would like a card shower to celebrate this special day. Cards and wishes can be sent to her at: 404 South Van Buren Hugoton, KS 67951
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop National Volunteer Week is April 15-21 and to celebrate we would like to give a big thank you to the people who so graciously give their time to the Pioneer Manor each week. Wayne and Irma Lee Hoskinson come in every Tuesday and Friday with treats and to call Bingo. Barbara Shelton, Ruby Rowden, Dixie Willis and ViLari Cox come in Fridays to do hair in the beauty shop. Gladys Renfro comes in to play piano for church most Sundays. Ruth Bartel and Kathy Pate share the word of God with our residents during Bible study Tuesdays and Sunday mornings. Wanda Williams always makes sure our residents have a book to read. Tonya Hill for taking the time to stop and get to know the residents here and making them feel so special with the wonderful articles she writes. In the list of volutneers we must not forget the wonderful pastors, preachers and ministers who give their time in the chapel. Ben Coats, Michael Taylor, the Hillbilly Band, Richard Martin, Matt Russell, Sandy Ferguson, Larry Bradford, Rusty Callahan, Bob Rich, Bob Sanders, Harry Cross and Tim McCrary for your attendance and the word you spread each Sunday for those who are not able to get out for church any longer. You should know how much it is appreciated.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) have awarded 12 rural communities in Kansas each a grant to support their local community health assessment efforts. Stevens County is one of the 12 counties receiving a grant. This funding supports outset initiatives spearheaded by the community’s health care providers and its hospital to address the health needs of the community, which could include events like holding town hall meetings or conducting community surveys. Other counties receiving these community health assessment grants are Clay, Comanche, Cowley, Ellsworth, Edwards, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, Rawlins, Scott and Stafford. Each county will receive up to $4,000.
KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer Robert Moser, M.D. said it is important for rural communities to partner with their hospitals to effectively address public health needs. “I can attest to the determination of rural health care providers to find innovative ways to improve health outcomes,” said Moser. “KDHE is committed to supporting those initiatives through investments like this where communities are not just taking a closer, comprehensive look at their health indicators but are focused on partnering to help leverage available resources,” said Moser. These health assessments could result in the enhancement a local system of transportation for getting residents to health appointments; organizing more diabetic support groups; or building a
stronger partnership to plan for and apply for funding to develop a safety net clinic. “Kansas hospitals are continually looking at the needs of their communities,” said Tom Bell, President and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association. “This program helps foster collaboration, not just between the hospital and the health department, but by also bringing together a broad-based group of community leaders to discuss health needs, explore data, set priorities and develop potential action strategies that will improve the health of the community.” For more information on KDHE’s and KHA's rural health partnership efforts please visit http://krhop.net/pro jects.php.
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, April 19, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ April 18-19 - Gary Ausbun will speak at the Thirty-eighth Annual Faith Promise Missions Convention at First Church of God, 801 W. City Limits at 7:00 p.m. each evening. April 19 - Spring Red Cross Blood Drive at First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren in Hugoton, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1800-733-2767) to schedule your lifesaving appointment. April 20 - Committee on Agriculture wil host an official Farm Bill hearing at 9:00 a.m. at the Magouirk Conference Center, 4100 W. Comanche in Dodge City. The public is invited. April 21 - National High Five Day - Ministerial Alliance will host a golf tournament at Forewinds Golf Course west of Hugoton. For more information, contact - Hugoton High School Prom with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dance begins at 9:00 p.m. April 22 - Earth Day - A benefit dinner for Danny Gerrond’s medical treatment expenses will take place at the Hugoton High School/ Middle School cafeteria. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a buffet style dinner will be offered. A free will offering will be taken. Donations can also be dropped off at 426 S. Jackson and First National Bank. You can also mail your donation to Stevens County Emergency Services, 109 Northwest Ave., Hugoton, Ks. 67951. - Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School will host a Spring Fiesta Sunday, April 22 at their campus,1801 N. Kansas in Liberal. Festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. with fun for the whole family, including games, music, food, face painting, art displays and more!
April 24 - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620-544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City. - Hospice Foundation of America’s “Living With Grief: End of Life Ethics” will be presented from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Classroom A at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. Attendance is free of charge. For more information, contact Gina Cash at 620-272-2519. - Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT. - KU Musical Theatre will present “Boy Meets Girl” at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Middle School Auditorium. April 25 - Administrative Professional’s Day April 26 - ARGH! party at Rolla High School gymnasium, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone’s invited!
Stevens County
The son of James Warren Brollier and the former Nora Elizabeth Mason, he was born November 25, 1925 in Stevens County. Carl was born and raised west of Moscow, and never left the Moscow area. He married Darlene Rae Snyder September 20, 1942. Carl graduated from Moscow High School in 1943, and immediately started a custom farming operation which launched a successful and gratifying business career in agriculture. A son of a Soddie, Carl truly cherished the people and land in the Moscow and southwest Kansas area. He was very proud of his roots and was a true steward of the land. Mr. Brollier was a member of the Moscow Methodist Church. He served nine years on the Stevens County Hospital Board, and several years as a Moscow school board member. He was an active Shriner and 32nd degree Mason from early manhood and enjoyed helping to raise funds for the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and other
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Carroll Lakin
Monday, April 9, 2012 • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of Washington, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Public Assist, 500 Block of Copperstone, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Harrison, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Parked in RD, 400 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamastch • Civil Standby, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, Sixth and Polk, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, April 10, 2012 • Public Assist, 300 Block of East Sixth, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, April 11, 2012 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of Washington, Citation Issued, Officer Goetzinger • Motorist Assist, Vet Clinic, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Vehicle Unlock, 1200 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Thursday, April 12, 2012 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Hagman / ACO Smith • Medical Assist, Eighth and Harrison, Public Service, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 500 Block of East Fourth, Public Service, Officer Crane
Stevens County Emergency Services run activity April 9 through April 15. Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Two medical runs and one Life Flight.
worthwhile causes. Carl’s gratification came from helping others. He often said the only reason we were on this earth was to help others. Survivors include his wife Sevalan Brollier; his six children: Teri Christian of Ulysses, Cheri Brollier of Kansas City, Joyce Dickson and husband John of Beebe, Ar., Janice Hockett and husband Bill of Liberal, Jim Brollier of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Jeff Brollier and wife Olive of Wichita; three step children, Rick Wooten of Las Vegas, Nv., Gerry Wooten and wife Debbie of Edmond, Ok. and Linda Kuhn and husband Darrell of Lakin; his 17 grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren (plus one on the way); one step great grandchild; and one great great grandchild. Mr. Brollier is preceded in death by his high school sweetheart Darlene Brollier; father James Warren Brollier; mother Nora Elizabeth Mason Brollier; brother Sherman Brollier; and sisters Christine Winchel, Catherine Felt, Carol Parker and Minnie Haught. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, April 14, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Moscow with Rev. Tim McCrary presiding. Burial followed in the Moscow Cemetery. Masonic graveside services were observed. A memorial has been established for Carl N. Brollier Memorial Agribusiness Scholarship Fund for Moscow High School Seniors. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Friday, April 13, 2012 • Four Wheelers on Street, Fifteenth and Madison, Spoke to the Kids, Sergeant Johnson • Barking Dog, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Owner Took Care of It Before Officer’s Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, April 14, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Non Injury Accident, Alley of 800 Block Main, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Four Wheeler on Street, 900 Block of South Coulter, Spoke to the Subject, Sergeant Johnson • Dog Complaint, 500 Block of West Eighth, Spoke to the Owner, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Complaint, 200 Block of South Monroe, Spoke to Reporting Party, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, 100 Block of Main, Owner Caught Them, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block of Madison, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East First, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 600 East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson
Former Rolla resident Albert Robert “Pat” Little, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
Born November 19, 1920 on the family farm south of Rolla, he was the son of Thomas Little and the former Nellie Rose Hindman. Pat grew up on the farm, then during the dirty 30’s the family moved to New Mexico for a couple years. The family then moved to Richfield where they lived until 2009 when they moved to Hugoton. In 1939 Pat graduated from Richfield High School and attended college before and after WWII. He was in the Naval Air Corps, starting flight school in Olathe. He then finished flight school in Corpus Christi, Tx. Pat was a flight instructor and flew transport planes in the Pacific Theater for the rest of his Navy career and was discharged as a Lieutenant. April 26, 1947, Pat and Donna Alice Chamness were married. Together, they raised their seven children, Sandra, Vivian, Amy, Mary, Barbara, Robert and Leslie. Mr. Little farmed, raised milk cows, was a school custodian, cemetery caretaker, gas well reader and worked for the Morton County Road Department. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed gardening, growing fruit trees, canning, drying fruit and playing and listening to music. He was always there to give others a helping hand, but his pride and joy were his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Donna; sister Esther Price; his seven children, Sandra Bane and husband Randy of
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Word has been received of the death of Carroll Jeanne Lakin. Mrs. Lakin, age 85, of Oakland, Or., passed away March 7, 2012 in Roseburg, Or.
She was born February 12, 1927 in Morton County, to Charles and Fannie Ipson. Carroll was one of 11 children. Carroll leaves behind a legacy of positivity, love, volunteerism and music. She played piano for the Retired Rhythm Rounders who volunteered their time to the Senior Center in Sutherlin and Roseburg VA Hospital,
Alzheimer’s Unit, Sutherlin Grange, and too many other places to mention. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis; son Richard; and great granddaughter Michelle Clark. Carroll is survived by her partner of 17 years, Fred Young; sister Cleo Clinesmith; sister-in-law Norma Higgins; children, Janice and husband Skip, Ronald, Anna and husband Frank, Robert and Justin; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and her many nieces and nephews. A visitation was offered Monday morning, March 12, 2012 at Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses. Celebration of her life followed and a reception at the Sutherlin Senior Center for family and friends was attended later that same day. She will be missed greatly! Donations may be sent in Carroll’s name to the Sutherlin Senior Center, P.O. Box 1084, Sutherlin, Or. 97479.
Judith Havens Jensen
Albert “Pat” Little
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Carl Brollier Lifelong Moscow area farmer, rancher and business man Carl Nelson Brollier passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Satanta District Hospital. He was 86.
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Rolla, Vivian Highfill of Dodge City, Amy Little of Garden City, Mary Barker and husband Gary of Hugoton, Barbara Little and friend Art of Amarillo, Tx, Robert Little of Hugoton; and Leslie Oder and husband Tom of Hugoton; 17 grandchildren, Andy and wife Shara Bane, Jenny and husband Aaron Faimon, Tad Banker, Allan and wife Irma Banker, Angela and husband Joe Miller, Jason Little, B.J. and wife Natosha Anderson, Meghan Little, Patrick Little, Darrin and wife Veronica Carroll, David Carroll, Rene Carroll, Rettah and husband John Adams, Lisa Oder, Kevin Oder and Roxanne Gonzales, Daniel Oder and Kathleen Oder; 20 great grandchildren, Noah Bane, Evan and Abigail Faimon, Dwayne Bates, Allan II and Alyssa Banker, Samantha, Felicia and Cody Miller, Starr and Cory Little, Ava and Marissa Carroll, Aidan Carroll, Dylan Irsik, Tristan and Paitan Schobert, Charysse and Cairyn Gonzales and Caiden Oder; and three great, great grandchildren, Adilah and Mya Bates and Jacob Wilson. Mr. Little is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Tom; and two sisters, Lucy and Mattie. Graveside services were attended Tuesday morning, April 17, 2012 at the Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.
Friends and family members gathered last week to remember and honor Judith “Judi” Havens Jensen who passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Riverside, Ca. at the age of 63. Judi was born August 6, 1948 to John and Marie Havens in Lamar, Co. Her father being a minister, the family lived in several different places. Judi attended grade school in Miami, Ok. and Bethel Rural School near Hugoton. She attended high school in Hugoton then graduated from high school in Cherokee, Ok. After college in Wichita, she married Daniel Jensen February 17, 1968. To this union five children were born. The family lived in Wichita until 1977 when they moved to California. Mrs. Jensen moved to Estes Park, Co. in 1989
Carlos Kilgore The death of Carlos L. Kilgore of Liberal has been learned. Mr. Kilgore passed from this life Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Via Cristi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita at the age of 91. He was born August 3, 1920 at Tyrone, Ok., the son of L. V. and Vallie Allison Kilgore. Carlos attended country school in Seward County and then Liberal High School. He farmed for many years and later drove truck for George Winchell Trucking and for Yellow Freight Sys-
Loretta “Rita” Nelson Death has claimed the life of Loretta Ann Nelson. Mrs. Nelson passed from this life Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Oklahoma City, Ok. at the age of 83. She was born in Montezuma January 30, 1929, to Abraham and Martha Smith. August 7, 1949, Loretta and Paul Nelson were married. They celebrated 62 and a half years of marriage along with the seven children who came to bless this union. Loretta, Paul and their family were members of the Moscow community from 1963 to 1969. Rita was a fulltime homemaker who enjoyed her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved puzzles of any type. Rita loved her many grandchildren and great grandkids and enjoyed her photo albums of family and friends. As long as health permitted, Mrs. Nelson was active in her church over the years and a member of her church
where she served as a receptionist in several motels. Due to failing health she moved back to California in 2004 and was living in Perris at the time of her death. Her mother Marie Havens preceded Judi in death. Survivors include her children, Jeffery Jensen and Gregory Jensen of California, Dawn Jensen and Danielle Jensen of Denver, Co. and Brad Jensen of Estes Park; her father and step-mother John and Ulene Havens of Pratt; sister Deborah Cochran and husband J.E. of Caldwell; her brother David Havens and wife Velda of Grand Junction, Co.; several grandchildren; one great grandson; and many other relatives. Cremation has taken place with inurnment at a later date.
choir. Rita loved shopping and garage sales and always managed to return home with any number of sale items to share with anyone willing to look and listen. She was a Christian who believed Heaven was her home and always desired to someday be reunited with family members and friends who had gone before. Rita was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter who died at childbirth and is buried in Dodge City. Survivors include her husband Paul Nelson of the home and their children, Stephen and family of Hugoton, Gaylene Stiles and family of Bethany, Ok., Ricky and family of Oklahoma City, Paul Douglas and family of Joelton, Tn., David and family of Denton, Md. and Darin of Bethany. “You’re home now, Mom.”
tems for 15 years, retiring in 1990. Mr. Kilgore was a member of the Elk Lodge #1947 of Liberal and I.O.O.F Lodge in Tyrone, Ok. December 24, 1941, Carlos and Georgia M. Hughes were united in marriage in Liberal. Georgia preceded him in death October 15, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents and son Richard Kilgore, January 8, 2007. Survivors include his daughter Karen Warden and husband Gary of Liberal; sister Evelean Forward and husband Charles of Hugoton; his eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 at First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal. Interment will follow in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens of Liberal. Friends may call at the Miller Mortuary until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday. The family suggests memorials to Elk Lodge #1947 in care of the mortuary.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Is “Liquor by the drink” really the answer
A very large crowd of Stevens County citizens came out to welcome Hugoton’s newest busi-
Dairy plant erating officer, Kansas Dairy Ingredients. “We want to thank the great people of western Kansas, Governor Brownback, and his state team in Topeka for their support and interest. We also want to thank Springfield, Mo. based banks that made this possible, Great Southern Bank and Springfield First Community Bank,” said Brent Davis, CEO, Kansas Dairy Ingredients, LLC. State and local officials welcomed the news of the company’s arrival in Hugoton. “This is exciting news for Hugoton and the entire region,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George. “Kansas Dairy Ingredients has made a commitment to southwest Kansas with quality jobs and the prospect of
ness to town. Almost every local business was represented in some way.
Continued from page 1 additional, long-term growth. This is a great boost to the dairy industry in Kansas.” “This significant investment is a testament to the hard-working people of southwest Kansas,” said Kansas Senate President Steve Morris. “I am especially proud to see this industry and these jobs coming to my hometown of Hugoton. I welcome Kansas Dairy Ingredients to our corner of the state—and the boost this plant will provide to our economy for years to come.” “We are extremely excited to have this new processing plant coming to our county,” said Gillespie. “It will provide good jobs, diversify our economy and add to our tax base. We have long believed that the dairy industry is a perfect fit for western Kansas. A
Juniors invite Hugoton to Prom
processing plant will be a catalyst for the continued growth of this industry that is so beneficial to our local economies. This means that our children can go away and get a good educaion, and have good jobs to come back to.” Kansas Dairy Ingredients, currently based in Missouri, will locate its business operations offices in Kansas City and at the Hugoton site.
County Commissioner Dave Bozone
HHS Junior Class
Dear Editor: The Junior Class of Hugoton High School would like to invite the community to “Escape to India” at the annual viewing of the Junior-Senior Prom! Prom will again be located in the high/middle school cafeteria. We ask that you enter through the front doors of the high school. The viewing will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21. We encourage everyone to look at the hard work that goes into making prom a reality. Each one who purchased poinsettias, magazines, cheese, pies, Friday night football game concessions, or simply donated time and/or money had a part in making this happen. The
J u n i o r C l a s s w o u l d like to thank you for your patronage and ask for your continued support in the future. Hugoton truly is a great place to call HOME! Thank you, Lawson Fiss President A.J. Scott Vice President Karessa Nordyke Treasurer BayLee Hoskinson Secretary Maggie Mahan StuCo Representative Daniel Cruz StuCo Representative Doug & Judy Waters and John Moser Junior Class Sponsors
Brian Hemann MasCow Dairy
Dear Editor, Is liquor by the drink really our answer to prosperity, or is there a better answer, a more honorable answer, a more sure word for our small town of Hugoton, Kansas? I came to Hugoton as a new bride in April 1946 - rather quiet little town of 4000 population, natural gas boom probably saturated the population a little, and the only Law man needed to handle the few skirmishes that occurred (and there were some) was Henry Fields, city marshal. Henry was a kind man, I think most everyone loved Henry, but Henry Fields could handle his job very well. He was known to have a firm hand, and a strong voice of authority (no liquor sold in the State of Kansas helped). Oh yes, I remember! I remember the word was out that a few bootleggers ran to Col-
Peggy Brecheisen orado and brought back some booze, but our youth and the innocent were somewhat protected - years went by. Liquor, whiskey was voted in to be legally sold in Kansas. Hugoton was not guilty and Stevens County was not guilty. Crime in our county raised to where it is now liquor, drugs, unsolved crimes, illegal cohabitation and the list goes on. These businesses not wanting to come into Hugoton, because they can’t sell liquor by the drink are asking us to set our standards a little lower and strip what little protection from our youth and young married people with children that we have fought and prayed for. Money cannot bring back our loss. Liquor is a “drug” - just like “drugs”! Please my dear Hugoton,
Stevens County, stand up tall with me, vote NO! I could point you to many places in the Holy Bible - is this what we want? Is this where we want our kids, youth and young couples and families to go? I do pray God please help to make the right choice on Election Day. By the way, Hugoton is still 4000 population. Peggy Brecheisen He washed my eyes with tears, that I might see the glory of Himself in me I did not know that he had wounded hands I saw the blood He spilt upon the sands I saw the marks of shame, I wept and cried He was my substitute; for me He died and now I’m glad He came so tenderly and washed my eyes that I might see. I.S.
Dust Bowl Riders invite community to yearly Poker Run Dear Editor, It’s that time of the year when members of the Dust Bowl Riders begin contacting businesses and individuals for donations and contributions for this year’s Brian Lamberson Memorial Poker Run to be June 9, 2012. The Hugoton Dust Bowl Riders proudly stand along with Terry and Linda Lamberson to honor the memory of their son Brian. All proceeds from this poker run are donated back into Stevens County with one half of the proceeds donated to local charities and the other half given in the form of scholarships to Stevens County graduates who are looking to further their education through college or trade school. In May of 2011 five well qualified seniors were the proud recipients of Dust Bowl Rider Scholarships. As you know, last year the venue for the poker run was changed from the Hugoton VFW to Barb’s Den. The DBR members would like to ad-
Dust Bowl Riders dress some of the questions that were raised concerning that change. The DBR enjoyed many years of successful poker runs at the VFW. We sincerely appreciate the support they have shown our event and the support they continue to provide. The decision to move the venue to Barb’s Den was based on many factors, some of which were an increased need for security and control as our event continues to grow and expand. The good people at Barb’s Den have taken over the responsibility of checking ID’s, monitoring alcohol consumption and insuring absolutely no underage drinking takes place. That allows the DBR members to focus all their time and attention on coordinating the event itself. We want to make every effort to insure our event is fun and safe for everyone involved. Come join us at Barb’s Den June 9, 2012. Linda Lamber-
son will be at her usual place at the front table to greet you upon your arrival! You can shop with the vendors, visit with friends, buy a poker hand, and enjoy a great BBQ meal. We encourage you to come and bid on the auction items or just come and admire the bikes that are as unique as the individuals who ride them! You do not have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy the poker run. Come out, join the fun and support the Brian Lamberson Memorial Poker Run and know that the money you contribute goes right back into the community, supporting our youth and those who are in need. To learn more about the Dust Bowl Riders visit our Web site at: www.hugoton pokerrun.org Current board members for 2012 are as follows: President Neil Olivier, Vice President Lizann Shugart, Secretary Scott Butcher and Treasurer Andy Chappell. Sincerely, Dust Bowl Riders
THANKS FOR READING THE HUGOTON HERMES,
Alicia Janesko-Hutchings KDOC
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Admissions 4/10/12 One Patient 4/11/12 Patricia Rodgers 4/12/12 None 4/13/12 One Patient 4/14/12 None 4/15/12 None 4/16/12 Charles Littell One Patient Dismissals 4/10/12 Two Patients 4/11/12 None 4/12/12 David Eckert Patricia Rodgers 4/13/12 None 4/14/12 None 4/15/12 One Patient 4/16/12 Lorena Hatch Currently in the Hospital Charles Littell Three Patients
Rylee Fann enjoys several prizes as a result of checking out the millionth book since the automated system’s inception in 1994 at the Hugoton Elementary School Library. Rylee won gift cards from Sonic, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut. She is the daughter of Pete and Kerrinne Fann of Hugoton. At left, she displays one of her favorites, “Otis and the Tornado” by Loren Long. Congratulations, Rylee!
Benefit Dinner Sunday, April 22
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Proceeds will go to Danny Gerrond and his family to help with expenses while he is going through treatment. Free Will Offering Make checks payable to Pheasant Heaven Charities with “Danny Gerrond” written in the memo. Donations can be dropped off at 426 South Jackson and at the First National Bank at 502 South Jackson or may be mailed to Stevens County Emergency Services at 109 Northwest Ave, Hugoton, KS, 67951
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April 22 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ April 29 Pastor Sandy Ferguson Rolla United Methodist Church
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Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton FAITH LUTHERAN Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Bob Sanders, Pastor Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
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A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
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HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted their April meeting at the home of Hedy Lairmore. There were so few members present that not much business was conducted. It was announced the money for Girls’ State was sent to the Department and the applications were received. Kathy Pate is the chairman of the program so she will see that everything is taken care of next month. The District Convention will be in Garden City April 20 and the State Convention is in Great Bend May 18. The Unit was asked to send money or send gifts to be sold to help with the expenses. The Unit voted to send some plastic canvas plaques to be sold. Poppy Day was discussed. The tentative date was set for May 25 but definite plans will be discussed at the May meeting. The election of officers will be conducted in May also. No further business was conducted and the meeting was adjourned. Refreshments were served. Contributed by Hedy Lairmore.
It wasn't a Mega Million Dollar Jackpot, but first grader Rylee Fann at Hugoton Elementary School was the big winner April 9 by checking out the one millionth book from the elementary school library. Since automating the circulation system in 1994, the computer has kept a running total of checkouts. Librarian Rhonda McBride and her aide Brenda Mills have been keeping a close eye on that total and knew someone was getting ready to win big. Rylee was rewarded with gift cards from Sonic, McDonalds and Pizza Hut. Rylee is the daughter of Pete and Kerrinne Fann of Hugoton. Her father works for Seaboard Farms and her
mother is the Biology teacher at Hugoton High School. She has one brother Henry who is not quite a year old. She moved to Hugoton from North Carolina last February. When not reading, Rylee likes to play in the sprinkler in her backyard. She likes to read books about animals and has started to read small chapter books. Her favorite part of school is seeing her friends every day and when she has three recesses a day and sometimes a special fourth one. Rylee says she loves the library because there are lots of books to choose from! Congratulations, Rylee, for being the lucky customer of book ONE MILLION!!
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ A good Monday morning here in southwest Kansas! Be thankful we don’t have “after tornado cleanup.” My what a lot of them on the weekend! We had a nice group at the dance Saturday evening. Craig Stevens played for us. He is so enjoyable. Even if you don’t dance, he is great to listen to. Remember the Center will be closed Wednesday, April 25. The kitchen staff will be going to a food show. Then Thursday, April 26, “Live on Stage” is Chinese acrobats. We will take the bus, and leave here at 6:30 p.m. Have a great week. Menu Apr. 19 .......................Pork Loin Apr. 20.............Salisbury Steak Apr. 23 ...........................Ribette Apr. 24................Ham & Beans
Apr. 25................Center Closed Apr. 26 ..............Beef & Noodles Activities Schedule Thursday, April 19 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge................................... Friday, April 20 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bingo...................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Sr. Prom at Ulysses .............. Cards ................................... Monday, April 23 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge................................... Wednesday, April 25 Center Closed Thursday, April 26 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge................................... “Live on Stage” .................... .............Chinese acrobats Bus will leave at 6:30 p.m. ...
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Brooks still going strong after 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brooks will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary April 28, 2012. Dean and Linda were married in Sedan April 28, 1962. They will be celebrating with their children, Jeff Casement, Lori Thompson, Julie Arange, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren at a later date. If you would like to honor this occasion with a card, the address is: Dean and Linda Brooks P.O. Box 52 Hugoton, KS 67951
ATTENTION STEVENS COUNTY RESIDENTS STEVENS COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE will be CLOSED MAY 1ST THRU MAY 7TH, 2012 for Motor Vehicle and Driver License applications due to the conversion over to the new motor vehicle system. APRIL RENEWAL CUSTOMERS (C & D) are encouraged to renew before April 30th.
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Samuelson - Schneider Mike and Lynne Fink of Moscow and Harley Samuelson of McPherson would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Whitney Samuelson to Zach Schneider, son of Dale and Debra Schneider of Lebo. Zach surprised Whitney in San Francisco, Ca., with his proposal and ring while on vacation. Then he asked her if she wanted to get married in Las Vegas, Nv., on their way back home. She did, not knowing that Zach had asked their parents and her brother Andy, who lives in Las Vegas, to also be there just in case she did accept. So, yes, she had a second surprise when they got to Las Vegas and saw her parents, Zach’s parents and her brother all there awaiting their arrival! The next day was busy with getting the license and the girls going shopping for Whitney’s wedding dress, matching shoes and purse. She had the something borrowed, something old, something new and something blue. Ready for the big day! Zach and Whitney were married March 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. After the ceremony, pictures were taken and the group was taken by limo to dinner and on to a night on the town to celebrate.
Agenda. Resignations were accepted from Wally Autem, HHS Science teacher and Melanie Hickey, District Office Secretary. Stuart Scott, USD 210 Director of Technology was at the meeting to present the Macbook Air 1:1 laptop initiative updates. Professional Development and Curriculum updates were presented by Mischel Miller, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development and Kathy Pate, HHS secretary, updated the board with the new CTE pathways
Left to right are Stevens County Commissioner Gary Baker, Representative Steven Alford and Kansas Senate President Steve Morris. They met at the Legislative Update to discuss current events.
Continued from page 1 If you would like to volunteer, please call Celain at 544-2023. There are many activities to enjoy with the residents and you can give just one hour a month. There is Bingo Saturdays, polishing nails, reading a newspaper to someone, if you enjoy singing - come join us in singing some old hymns or just come
The couple resides in Lawrence where they both work as Personal Trainers. There will be a bridal shower and reception to be posted at a later date.
at Hugoton High School for 2012-2013. High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) report was given by Nancy Honig. The board discussed the Math Curriculum K-12 Coach position for the 20122013 school year. Based on input from math teachers the administrative team, they have been considering and planning for a possible new position. Further discussions and input about this idea were sought last week and this week with two separate teacher leader meetings. This possibility is still in the planning stages. The board also discussed Driver’s Education: school year program vs. summer classes and driving. Two parents were in attendance in support of resurrecting our summer driver’s education program again. Mr. Errebo and HHS are in agreement that if an instructor can be found this is a good idea. Motion to approve the low bid on IT filtering software was approved. The board approved the low bid from NexTech of $14,875 for three years. This will filter every computer in the district, in-
Legislative Update Continued from page 1 a cash balance system, similar to that which Nebraska instituted approximately ten years ago. The House bill guarantees five percent; the Senate bill guarantees six percent increase. At the employee’s retirement the money would be put into an annuity in lieu of the way KPERS works now. The Senate bill also includes increases as incentive for long-term employees. Current KPERS people would not be affected. The state will have to put in $75 million more each year above the previous year because of unfunded liability currently in KPERS. Employees will also be asked to increase their contribution from four percent to six percent. Morris anticipates that this will be completed before the end of the session. The Senate and House are still working on redistricting maps, striving for maps that will represent the public good rather than special interests. For Senate District 39, three possible changes could be to include all of Haskell County, add Scott County or to add part of Liberal. For House District 1, there is a proposal to add Riley County which does not want to leave District 2. Taxes are still an issue. The Governor continues to push for income tax reduction or elimination. Addi-
tional revenue would need to come from increased property taxes or sales taxes. At this time, the people are more interested in reduced property taxes than elimination of income tax. Immigration continues to be a big concern; however, Morris does not believe that there will be any movement on that issue in this session. He addressed the trust depletion. Historically, the majority of the severance tax has come from this part of the state. Gradually the Hugoton field is being depleted. One way to offset the depletion of that was to come up with a savings account. A severance tax depletion fund was set up in 2005. The plan was to take a small percentage of the severance tax from each county, put it in a trust fund and let it build. It has now grown to about $20 million. Some legislators are trying to take some of that money to use it for something else. The House started a bill this year that would move that money from the state level to the counties so the legislature could not access it. The bill easily passed in both houses; however, the governor vetoed the bill. Representative Alford gave a brief update about what is happening in the House. He said they may be able to sunset a portion of the sales tax increase that was enacted a
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few years ago. A percentage of that tax would go to help offset KDOT funds which had been used for at risk students and increased enrollment. He voiced the same cautious optimism as Morris about the future of the Kansas economy. Representative Alford remarked on the uniqueness of Kansas in that the state’s taxes are equally drawn from corporate income tax, individual tax, sales tax and personal property tax. Though the total of Kansas taxes may be higher than some states, the taxes are fairly equally drawn from these four areas. He voiced confidence in the new KPERS program that Morris had outlined. The floor opened for questions and then the meeting adjourned.
cluding all laptops that students and staff will be taking home. This will replace the current Web-sense system. The board approved the SWPRSC Letter of Intent and the professional development priorities for the 2012-2013 school year. Professional services from Southwest Plains Regional Service Center totaled of $13,870. Also approved was the new CTE pathways at HHS for the 2012-2013 school year. Approval was granted for two new CTE pathways: Construction and Mobile Equipment Maintenance. The Fresh Fruits and Vegetable grant for the 20122013 school year was approved. Also approved was an hourly wage increase for Greg Leeper effective April 2012. The motion to pre-approve a KDHE 2012 Kansas Clean Diesel School Bus Replacement grant was approved. If awarded this would give the district up to $36,000 towards the purchase of a new route bus. An older, higher emissions diesel bus would have to be taken out of service and the engine disabled. Motion to approve summer driver’s education with a cost of $150 per student was approved. The meeting adjourned.
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USD 210 Board of Education meets for regular monthly meeting The USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly meeting Monday, April 16. Board members present were Martin Daharsh, Don Beesley, Todd Gayer, Stephanie Heger, Barry Hittle, Nancy Honig and Doug Martin. Also present were Tiffany Boxum, Mark Newton, Mischel Miller, Gregg Errebo, Lee Gillen, Stuart Scott, Kathy Pate, Diane Crawford, Lisa LeNeve, Superintenent Mark Crawford and Board Clerk Debbie Theye. The board approved the
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Hugoton High School's varsity baseball team traveled to Goodland last Tuesday for back-to-back games. The Eagles lost game one 5-6, then silenced Goodland in game two for the shutout victory 30. "We were able to bounce back and beat the defending conference champions 3-0 to split the series," said Coach Clint Merritt. "We had great pitching all night long, but our defense was much better in the second game." Goodland came out swinging and netted four runs in the first to take the early game-one lead. Hugoton responded with a trickle of runs, scoring one in the second, one in the third, and a group of three runs in the fourth to take the lead. Goodland responded with single runs in the fifth and seventh to take the win. Reid Davis and Cody Frederick had hits for an extra base. Hugoton totaled six hits in the game. Frederick pitched five innings and struck out six batters. Yates Sutton finished the game and struck out three. "We got off to a slow start giving up four runs in the first inning," said Coach Merritt. "I thought our kids did a great job and battled back to take a 5-4 lead in the fifth. Ultimately, we made too
many errors." The game two win was produced with two runs in the first and one in the fourth by Hugoton. Frederick, James Persinger and Ross Davis crossed the plate. The Eagles scored the three runs on three hits in an errorless game. Persinger pitched five innings and struck out ten batters. Ross Davis pitched two innings, striking out two. Junior Varsity Baseball Hugoton defeated Ulysses 13-10 and 3-2 last Tuesday. Ten hits were combined for the win in game one. Dakota Moodie had three hits, Bradley Campbell and Andrew Mendoza had two each, and Zane Littell, Michael Baeza and Ecxon Vela each had a hit. Four errors were committed by Hugoton and eight runners were left on base. The pitching staff included Baeza, Mendoza, and Moodie. Mendoza was credited with the win and Moodie the save. "This was a fun game. We had a really good third inning offensively. Everyone scored in the third inning. When you have a nine-run inning it really helps," said Coach Stuart Scott. Littell, Vela and Brady Heger scored the three runs in game two for the win. One error was committed in the
Ross Davis throws heat in front of a home crowd last week for the varsity baseball team of Hugoton High. contest and three runners were left on base. Adam Scott was the winning pitcher. He retired there batters with strikes. "It was a good night for the team. We left Ulysses with
two wins," said Coach Scott. "We made some mistakes and need to eliminate some of the problems we create for ourselves, but overall we played pretty well."
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James Persinger times his swing and connects for the Hugoton High School baseball team as they take on Goodland. Photo courtesy of Brenda Frederick.
Jeison Rodriguez scores a run for the Eagles as teammate Chalen Talbert safely makes it to third base against Goodland. Photo courtesy of Brenda Frederick.
Sports Schedule Thursday, April 19 High School Boys’ Golf at Elkhart; 3:00 p.m. High School Baseball V/JV vs. Elkhart at Home; 4:00 p.m. High School Softball V/JV at Elkhart; 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 20 Middle School Track at Holcomb; 9:00 a.m. High School Track at Holcomb; 3:00 p.m.
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Yates Sutton pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts. James Persinger pitched the extra inning and struck out one batter. Junior Varsity Baseball Hugoton lost a close game one in junior varsity action 67. The Eagles produced nine hits in the game, at the hands of Dakota Moodie, Zane Littell, Michael Baeza, Maverick Mills, Andrew Mendoza, Bradley Campbell, Adam Scott, Logan Romero and Ecxon Vela. Mendoza started on the mound, pitching five innings with eight strikeouts, two walks and six runs. Relief pitcher Moodie threw for three innings, struck out one batter, and allowed one run. "Everyone hit the ball this game. We were making good contact and hitting the ball into the outfield. Unfortunately we were hitting the ball right to their fielders; we couldn't find the gaps," said Coach Stuart Scott. "I really felt like we should have won this game. We played well defensively and struck the ball well, we just didn't get come up with the win."
Varsity and JV golfers split to excel at Goodland and Lakin Two Eagle golf outtings took place Tuesday, April 10. The varsity team traveled to Goodland to play an 18-hole tournament at Sugar Hills, while the junior varsity squad hit to road for a ninehole tournament in Lakin. The varsity Eagles were led by Lawson Fiss. He turned in the team's low score of the day, shooting a 91. Kolton Decker and AJ Scott tied scores with a 94. Matthew Nash recorded a 97, followed by Kevin Omo with a 105, and Logan Brecheisen
with 116. Austin Cox tied for first in the JV event at Lakin. He lost a playoff for the top spot tiebreak. No team scores were kept. Individually, Cox was second with a 46, and Paul Nash placed ninth with a 52. Christian Heger had a scorecard reading of 57. Adam Seaman took 68 strokes on the course and Aaron Seaman had 70, followed by Matt LeNeve with 72 and Baxter Self with 74.
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The Eagles engaged Colby in a pitching battle Friday, with few runs recorded in the doubleheader event. Hugoton High School's varsity baseball team fell 0-3, and 0-1 in eight innings of play. "I thought we had outstanding pitching and defense all night long," stated Coach Clint Merritt. "We had five strikeouts and no errors in game one and ten strike outs and one error in the second. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get any timely hits and generate any offense. A lot of that can be attributed to Colby's pitching as they were pretty good too. Both games were very close and we had opportunities to win. We just did not execute in those situations." Colby produced one run in the first, fifth and seventh innings for the win. Hugoton had four hits, but were unable to bring runners home. Ross Davis had two, Reid Davis and Nic Frederick each had one. In the one-run loss, Hugoton had three hits. One each were produced by Frederick, Ross Davis and Reid Davis.
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Lawson Fiss led the Hugoton varsity golf team at the Garden City hosted tournament Monday. The 18-hole event was at Buffalo Dunes. Fiss shot an 85 for Hugoton. Kevin Omo had the next lowest score for the Eagles,
shooting a 93 on the day. Matthew Nash was one stroke off Omo's score with a 94. AJ Scott shot 98, Kolton Decker 102 and Logan Brecheisen 111 to round out the field.
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Game two was where Hugoton had their revenge. The Eagles turned the tides and took a sound 10-4 win over Colby. Five hits were produced by Hugoton. Littell, Baeza, Campbell, Mendoza and Moodie were responsible. Scott was the winning pitcher. He went two innings, retired one batter on strikes and allowed one run. Baezawas credited the save as he pitched four innings, struck out four batters, and allowed
three runs. "We were making contact with the ball and they weren't making plays this game. Colby made six errors in this game. We ran the bases more aggressively this game and made some good things happen. Again we played well defensively, making only one error," said Coach Scott. The Eagles move to 3-5 on the season. All three losses have been by only one run difference.
Lady Eagles fail to produce hits against Colby Friday Defensive woes cost Hugoton two games last week on the road. The varsity softball team of HHS traveled to Colby for a doubleheader. Colby swept the evening, putting Hugoton's record at 2-4 so far this year. "All four losses have been defense," said Coach Lance Cornelsen. "We've hit the ball good enough to win games." In game one, Hugoton fell 1-11. The Eagles scored the first run of the contest, but it proved to be their only tick on the board. Colby responded with an eight-run inning to take a strong hold of the lead and never looked back. The Eagle run was the result of Sherelle Shuck reaching on an error, advancing on a fielder's choice, and passed ball. No hits were recorded by Hugoton in the game. Cassidy Reed pitched, while
Chastity Parsons worked behind the plate. Nataly Martinez pitched game two, with Parsons at catcher again. Game two ended 7-17 for Colby. Hugoton's bats came around and the Eagles netted hits, but once again struggled to shut down the opponent with the defense. Colby led 1-10 after the first inning to set the tone. "Chastity Parsons hit the ball extremely well," noted Coach Cornelsen. "She had two doubles and a single for us." Taylor Haar also swung a heavy bat, going two-forthree, along with Fantasia Easton. Hugoton will look to boost their record back to a winning fraction this week with two scheduled doubleheaders. Hugoton hosted Holcomb earlier in the week, and will be at Elkhart Thursday.
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Hugoton’s boys and girls each take first at Relays The Ron Reed Invitational Track and Field Meet was in Rolla last Thursday. Eleven HHS tracksters went to Rolla, placing ninth as a whole. Friday, the majority of the team went to the Glenn Cunningham Relays in Elkhart. Hugoton's girls team and boys team each placed first. At the Rolla meet, all three relay teams entered for HHS placed. "It was a great chance for some guys to get some meet competition in," said Coach Nick Rodriguez of the Ron Reed Invitational. "The competition was much stronger than last year. They do a great job running that meet and our guys had some good performances." BayLee Hoskinson, Aubrey Hamlin and Enddy Bojorquez each had individual first place wins at the Elkhart meet Friday. Hugoton placed first, second and sixth in the
boys 800 meter run, with Patrick Weaver, Chase Hittle and Victor Romo doing the work. In the discus, Hugoton took first, third and sixth. The throws were made by Avory Stegman, Luis Sanchez and Dillon Hawk. The boys 4 x 800m relay won with a time of 9:08.16 with the legs run by Chase Hittle, Ulises Armendariz, Jacob Martin, and Patrick Weaver. "It was a great meet for the teams. Both the boys and girls came away with the team championships," said Coach Rodriguez. "The girls team race was close as the team won by just three points. We were not sure if we had the people to do the last relay but we came through and placed second to seal the deal. We had some pretty good performances throughout the day. We had some athletes really improve on some marks and that is
BayLee Hoskinson puts all her effort into a race for Hugoton High School. Photo courtesy of Greg O'Loughlin.
what you are looking for as a coaching staff. We hope for more of the same in the upcoming weeks." Ron Reed Invitational Team Place was Ninth. 1600m Run 5 Kole Kahl 5:47.68 6 Rafael Cruz 5:49.36 3200m Run 4 Chance Ghumm 12:17.40 5 Kole Kahl 12:22 300m Hurdles 5 Brad Hemann 47.96 4 x 100m Relay 6 Josh Chavez, Garett Walker, Genises Martinez, Richy Ruvecaba 50.66 5 Brad Hemann, Garett Walker, Mason Lewis, Kole Kahl 4:13.77 4x800m Relay 5 Mason Lewis, Garett Walker, Chance Ghumm, Kole Kahl 10:16.18 Glenn Cunningham Relays (Elkhart, Ks 4-13-12) Girls Team Place-First 100m Dash 2 BayLee Hoskinson 13.23 200m Dash 1 BayLee Hoskinson 29.04 400m Dash 1 BayLee Hoskinson1:06.11 800m Run 6 Sofia Jimenez 2:56.90 1600m Run 3 Aubrey Hamlin 6:38.10 3200m Run 1 Aubrey Hamlin 14:09.49 3 Katie Weaver 15:20.83 100m Hurdles 3 Taylor Fiss 17.57 5 Elizabeth Johnson 18.90 300m Hurdles 2 Taylor fiss 54.83 4 Elizabeth Johnson1:00.71 4x400m relay 2 Taylor Fiss, Ana Pena, Elizabeth Johnson, BayLee Hoskinson 4:52.95 Long Jump 4 Ana Pena 12’6 ¼”
Triple Jump 2 Ana Pena 28’ 8” 5 Taylor Fiss 28’ 4 ½” Shot Put 1 Enddy Bojorquez 33’ 3 ½” Discus 1 Enddy Bojorquez 88’ 5” Boys Team Place First 100m Dash 2 Jonny Vergara 11.50 4 Jorge Montoya 11.61 4 Henry Vela 11.61 200m Dash 2 Jonny Vergara 24.16 5 Jorge Montoya 24.75 400m Dash 4 Luis Castro 55.71 6 Ty Haller 56.62 800m Run 1 Patrick Weaver 2:06.29 2 Chase Hittle 2:11.55 6 Victor Romo 2:20.52 1600m Run 4 Edgar Villa 5:22.43 5 Victor Romo 5:29.42 3200m Run 2 Jacob Martin 10:48.29 3 Ulises Armendariz11:03.18 6 Edgar Villa 12:19.23 4x400m relay 2 Luis Castro, Kellen Watkins, Henry Vela, Patrick Weaver 3:40.23 4 x800m Relay 1 Chase Hittle, Ulises Armendariz, Jacob Martin, Patrick Weaver 9:08.16 High Jump 5 Mitchell Persinge 5’6” Pole Vault 2 Logan Frederick 12’0” Long Jump 3 Fisher Hewitt 18’9 ½” Triple Jump 2 Fisher Hewitt 40’ 5 ¾” Shot Put 1 Avory Stegman 49’11” 4th Luis Sanchez 42’ 3” Discust 1st Avory Stegman 128’ 3 ¾” 3 Luis Sanchez 120’1” 6 Dillion Hawk 112’ 10 ½”
Fisher Hewitt completes a jump for the Eagles as part of the track and field meet in Elkhart. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the Glenn Cunningham Invitational. Photo courtesy of Greg O'Loughlin.
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Middle school track and field teams compete at Guymon The Hugoton Middle School track and field teams traveled to Guymon Saturday for a mid-morning meet that stretched into the afternoon. The Eagles recorded six individual first place finishes at the competition. Champion event placers included Katy Heger in the girls mile event, Maria Martinez in the two mile run, Catie LeNeve in the high jump, Wade Heger in the 200 meter dash, Isaac Castro in the boys' two mile run, and high jumper Tony Kinser.
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Eddie Marquez clears the high jump for Hugoton Middle School at the track and field meet Saturday in Guymon.
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4 Hugoton 8th Grade Girls 6 Hugoton 7th Grade Girls Girls 4x800 3 8th Grade Girls 6 7th Grade Girls Girls High Jump 1 Catie LeNeve 3 Brecklyn Stump Boys 100 3 Wade Heger 5 Noel Camacho 6 Jack Stalcup Boys 200 1 Wade Heger 2 Noel Camacho Boys 400 2 Issac Castro 5 Pedro Ordonez Boys 800 2 Issac Castro 6 Miguel Martinez Boys Mile 2 Eddie Marquez 6 Miguel Martinez Boys 2 mile 1 Issac Castro 6 Zach Littell Boys 110 Hurdles 6 Ulises Rodriguez Boys 4x100 3 Hugoton 7th Grade Boys 4x400 2 Hugoton 8th Grade 4 Hugoton 7th Grade Boys 4x800 4 Hugoton 8th Grade 5 Hugoton 7th Grade Boys High Jump 1 Tony Kinser Boys Long Jump 2 Jose Salas Boys Shot Put 3 Nick Evans
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Middle schooler Carly Martin rounds the track for Hugoton in the 4 x 800 meter relay. The Eagles participated in the Guymon track and field meet Saturday.
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The Stevens County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to vehicle business from May 1 through May 7, 2012 while the state converts to a new system for titling and registering vehicles. They will also be unable to renew driver licenses and identification cards. The Kansas Department of Revenue is putting into place a new DMV system that replaces three aging mainframe systems used for driver licensing, motor vehicle titling and registration, and inventory management with a single, modern system that is easier to use, maintain and enhance. The change will take place in two phases. Phase one involves launching the part of the system that affects vehicles. Phase two, which involves driver licensing and other identification state-issued cards and permits, will occur later, possibly as early as August. The switchover might inconvenience some customers, but it’s a necessary part of the transition. Customers are asked to be patient while personnel works through this change. Customers who need to renew a vehicle registration need to be aware that webbased applications that interact with the vehicle titling and registration system will also be offline during conversion. Kansas Web-Tags will shut down at midnight April 26, 2012 and will not be back online until May 7, 2012. The Web site already warns customers that online renewals must be made at least ten days prior to a registration’s expiration date, the last day of the month, for the customer to be granted a timely renewal. Vehicle owners whose registrations expire in April, and who want to renew online, need to do so by midnight April 26, 2012. Otherwise, they are encouraged to renew in person in the Stevens County Treasurer’s Office to be sure their renewal is processed by the end of day April 30. Registration renewals due in May, which are printed to be compatible with the new system, will be mailed later than
usual. Typically, registration renewals are mailed within the first two weeks of the month prior to their expiration. This cycle, May renewals will mail the fourth week of April. May registrations can’t be renewed online until after May 2, 2012. However, they can be renewed by mail and in person, but not during conversion between May 1 and May 7, 2012. Driver License, ID Card Services Unavailable Even though driver licensing comes under phase two of the modernization project, phase one conversion will interrupt drive licensing services when the data is being moved. The Stevens County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to drive license and identification card business for May 1-7, 2012. Drivers and identification card holders whose credentials expire during this time are being notified that services will be unavailable, so they have the opportunity to renew before conversion starts. Three-year project supported by County Treasurers County treasurers were pivotal in securing funding for the
$40 million DMV modernization project. Because of their support, the 2008 Kansas Legislature passed statutes 755159 and 75-5160 that provide the mechanism and authority to collect a $4 fee at the time vehicles are registered. “The Kansas Department of Revenue and county treasurers view the new DMV system as a much needed behind the counter change that will improve how services are delivered to drivers and vehicle owners throughout Kansas,” said Donna Shelite, Director of Vehicles for the Kansas Department of Revenue. “We value their commitment and steadfast support bringing this change to fruition.”
Work began in 2009 to customize the DMV system, a 3M product, to make it compatible with Kansas laws, regulations and business processes. While the system was being developed, the department sent a team of trainers into the field to teach state and county workers how to use it. After phase two launches, there will be more than 900 workers statewide using the system. To learn more about the project, visit the Kansas Department of Revenue Web site at www.ksrevenue.org/dmv project.html. This article was submitted by the Stevens County Treasurer’s Office.
Honig and Reed each receive Gas Capital Scholarships Stetson Paul Honig and Cassidy Reed, seniors at Hugoton High School, were each chosen to receive a $750 college scholarship from the Gas Capital Scholarship Program. Stetson and Cassidy are two of six seniors selected this year, which reside in a ten-county portion of the
The Stevens County 4-H shotgun project members are the recipients of a trap thrower donated by the West Texas Gas Company, represented by Tommy Romero. They have been practicing at a shooting range courtesy of Marlin Heger. Project members in the 4-H Shotgun project have attended local and area practices and competitions, where some have qualified for the state level competition. They
Hugoton Gas Field. Stetson plans to major in marketing at Kansas State University. He is the son of Ron and Nancy Honig. Cassidy plans to major in business at Clarendon Community College in Clarendon, Tx. She is the daughter of Ray and Donna Reed.
would like to express their appreciation to all those who have helped make this project possible. Pictured left to right are, front row, Aaron Seaman, Adam Seaman and Austin Newlon. Back row are Ron Honig leader, Marlin Heger, Henry Beesley, Landon Brecheisen, Tony Kinser, Logan Brecheisen, Lance Sandoval, Raylynn Sittingdown, Agent Joshua Morris and Tommy Romero.
Economic Development Board discuss community channel The Stevens County Economic Development Board convened Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the craft room at the Senior Center. Attending the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie and board members Jack Rowden, Steve Rome, Gary Gold, Jan Leonard, Bryce Sullins, Mark Crawford and Doug Martin. Also present were Stevens County Commissioner Gary Baker, secretary Kristin Farnum and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Boardmembers Jody Wacker
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and Josh Morris were absent. Treasurer Gary Gold stated that there was a checking account balance of $939.78 and a Special Projects balance of $69,867.47. The board passed the motion to transfer $1,500 from the Special Projects account to checking account in order to pay the bills. InterFaith Housing Director Gillespie reported InterFaith Housing is hosting a financial management training course April 28, 2012. This training is required to be eligible for some of their grant programs. First National Bank will furnish a meal for participants who are taking the course. Community Channel Neal reported Channel 10 is available to Stevens County as a community channel. He stated he heard Lakin was able to activate a community channel at a cost of about $3,000. The channel would only offer tapes, nothing live. The board agreed that they would like Neal to research this project. Trust Fund Veto Gillespie remarked Senator Steve Morris drafted a bill to set up a trust fund that allowed
part of the severance tax be set aside in the communities that have minerals. Commissioner Gary Baker reported that there is about two and a half million dollars in the Stevens County trust fund. A bill to move this money to the banks in the county the money came from was before the Kansas legislature which would make it harder to sweep the money for other projects. This bill passed both the house and the senate without opposition but Governor Brownback vetoed the bill. Stevens County Commissioner Gary Baker explained the Kansas Association of County’s People told him they were going to try to put it back into the budget bill when it was passed if they do pass a budget. Baker told the board that we pay a severance tax in the county. This tax goes direct from Stevens County to Topeka. The bill passed a few years ago allowing for a percentage of that money to be set aside as a trust fund for each county and is accounted for each county. This trust fund is to be used only if the county evaluation should happen to decline by as much
as 50% or more in two consecutive years. The evaluation may fall significantly this year due to the low natural gas price. RV Park Jan Leonard reported groundbreaking for the new RV park north of Hugoton was Saturday. They plan to have 32 units and hope to open in May. Eventually they will put up a 30x40 foot metal building with two bathrooms, laundry room and a pool room. Kansas Sampler Liberal will host the Kansas Sampler May 5-6. Neal has ordered a Hugoton Banner to put on display there. The Tourism Board will help with the booth. Immigration meeting Immigration/Workforce meeting was deemed a success. Allie DeVine of Fowler talked to participants on Skype. Legislative Update The Legislative Update will be April 14. Senator Steve Morris and Representative Steven Alford will report on what has been happening in the state legislation. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 15, 2012.
Commissioners welcome KDI plant The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, April 16, 2012 with all members, Dave Bozone, Gary Baker and James Bell present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the day with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. When this reporter arrived the commissioners were talking with Stevens County Emergency Services Coordinator Rodney Kelling. They were talking about how to entice more volunteers to join Stevens County Emergency Services. Rodney said the pay scale and benefits in Stevens County are as good as most, so this is not the problem. He pointed out it takes a lot of hours of training before being qualified to join the forces. This can be hard to accomplish with a regular job. There are a lot of employers who cooperate with letting off employees to go to calls and training but there are some who do not. Everyone should understand this and help out; any and everyone could potentially need the services of the county’s volunteer EMTs or firefighters. Rodney also informed the commissioners Incident Management is recruiting him for an on-call regional team. Mike Schechter was a member. Stevens County has a few other members belonging to this group. Motion was made and passed to allow Rodney to join. He will have to have 80 hours of training and he does have a couple of men qualified to cover for him while he is gone. A letter had to be signed by the commissioners. Rodney advised the new fire truck’s second installment is due. Pay off date is projected to be June 20. Dax Gaskill was next on the agenda. He came in to talk about the road to his feedlot. He wanted it clear he is not requesting an asphalt highway, just a built up road that will drain. He agreed to maintain it, he just needs it built. Also it is not for his home, but for his business, which requires that trucks be able to get in and out. Commissioners went into two executive sessions. At 10:00 a.m. the commissioners moved upstairs to attend the special meeting in the Memorial Hall. The governor was supposed to be present but he was busy touring the storm ravaged towns recently hit by the 90-plus tornadoes in Kansas over the weekend. Commerce Secretary Pat George, Senate President Steve Morris and representatives from Kansas Dairy Ingredients, LLC were the major speakers at the meeting. They were all present to announce the big news! A new dairy ingredients and later a cheese plant will be breaking ground in Hugoton and bringing 60 new jobs to the area. The representatives, Alicia Janesko-Hutchings, Brent Davis and Tim Gomez informed the crowd Kraft Foods will be their number one purchaser. The company
has been working closely with Senator Morris to bring this very promising business to the Hugoton area. Dave Bozone spoke at the meeting. He said the commissioners are very excited to welcome this new business. He remarked they have been working on the new addition east of town. Now they will be gladly preparing for them. Stevens County is one of only a few counties that have their own asphalt plant so they will be able to quickly fix the roads and get them ready for the location. He added that he hopes Stevens County will serve as good hosts for the new company. Neal recognized a few people in the crowd; one was Representative Steve Alford. Neal expressed appreciation for the large turn-out. Questions from the press were requested. Someone asked for an approximate time table for the project. Representatives said the beginning date would be in the next 30 to 45 days. Their location is the big pile of dirt east of town. They hope to start receiving milk in the fourth quarter of the year. The commissioners then returned to their regular meeting. Bob advised a rezoning legal notice will need to be published in the paper this week for the new business. Ralph Stoddard and Ron Martin were next on the commissioners’ agenda. They came in to talk about possibly purchasing some acres east of town. They also discussed water lines. Dale Noyes and Brian Noyes were also on the agenda to talk about purchasing some of the acres east of town. Dale was asked how to make out the title. It will be for his business: Superior Irrigation Services LLC. Another executive session took place. The result of the executive session: earnest money was refunded to Dr. Cuccinelli. After lunch Tony McBride, Chuck Thomas, Linda Stalcup, Celain Baker and Rachel Crane came in to talk about the landscaping of the new manor. Mr. Thomas offered some alternatives. Following a long discussion, motion was made and passed, with one nay vote, to accept an alternative option. Dean Banker came in by request to talk to the commissioners about the water lines. Ashley Fiss came in to talk to the commissioners. She advised the Health Department will be coming in May 7, at 10:00 a.m. She also talked about the plans for the EMS building. Commissioners asked her if the new sign is ready at the new manor; Ashley reported it is not. The commissioners agreed to the Faulkner sales contract for the quarter of land they had for sale. Tom Robb came to pick up the commissioners for their tour of Abengoa. Tom Robb advised the press was not allowed to accompany the commissioners for this part of their meeting. Following their tour of Abengoa the meeting adjourned until May 7. Official Minutes April 2, 2012
Weather Watch Tuesday, April 10
Saturday, April 14
Low - 56˚ High - 61˚ Wind speed - 18 Wind gust - 24
Low - 54˚ High - 82˚ Wind speed - 38 Wind gust - 47
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Sunday, April 15
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Friday, April 13 Low - 43˚ High - 73˚ Wind speed - 15 Wind gust - 18
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The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Dave called the meeting to order and Gary moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Gary moved to approve the county vouchers. Jim seconded. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 402,189.00; Road and Bridge .. 114,083.62; Airport .. 52,288.49; Building .. 127,407.46;Noxious Weed .. 13,345.43; Library .. 107,093.00; Alcoholic Treatment .. 237.50; Community Health .. 23,440.82; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 32.25; County Equipment .. 29,414.91. The commissioners discussed the covenants for the Stevens Industrial Park east of town. Bob is working on getting a set of covenants and restrictions drawn up. Ted Heaton brought in a bid from Riley Chevrolet Buick, Inc of Hugoton. * 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab with trade in 2008 Ford Crew Cab 4x4 for a price of $16,421.01. Motion was made to approve the bid from Riley Chevrolet Buick, Inc. Motion carried. The commissioners discussed prices for the lots in the Stevens County Industrial Park east of town. Motion was made that the front lots be priced at $6,000.00 per acre and back lots at $4,000.00 per acre with all lots paying extra for the gas specials which will be a onetime cost. Motion carried. Neal Gillespie came in to inform the commissioners that a business asked about getting ten acres or more in the Stevens County Industrial Park area. J C Cantrell came in to discuss the road into Dax Gaskill’s home south of town. After looking at the situation, Dave didn’t feel it was necessary to put the road in. No decision made at this time. Motion was made to rescind the second half portion of the motion February 21, 2012 stating the approval of the final covenants and restrictions for Blocks 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 in the Pioneer Addition, in the City of Hugoton and to set the cost at $2,500.00 per unimproved lot. Motion carried. Motion was made and passed to approve the cost of the Lots for Blocks 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 in the Pioneer Addition, in the City of Hugoton at $4,000.00 per unimproved lot plus any specials incurred at the time of sale. Motion carried. Motion was made to go into executive session to discuss non- elected personnel for 14 minutes with County Counselor Robert Johnson present. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. No action was taken. Rex Brower and Matt Esarey came in to discuss having a mud bog event during the Stevens County Fair this year. They would like to have the event at the north end of Lake Russell on the last Saturday of the Fair. Rex says they will be in charge of cleaning the area up before and after the event. Motion was made to approve the mud bog event. Motion carried. Motion was made to lease the grassland owned by Stevens County, SE 3-33-37 and NE 10-33-37 for one (1) year at $1.00 a day per horse to Pam Peachey and Christine Norton. Motion carried. By motion the Board adjourned.
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Groundbreaking begins at the site of the Eagle RV Park located north of Hugoton. Tron Stegman and Jan Leonard, proud entrepre-
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neurs, survey the site and discuss the considerable undertaking of installing this much-needed park.
Partners begin construction of RV park Stevens County is the place to be! New businesses are popping up all around, needing construction workers and new employees. Recruiting new people to the community is always a good thing, and while they represent more residents to “Shop Hugoton First,” they also bring their own needs, such as . . . a place to live with electricity and water! Enter Tron Stegman and Jan Leonard! Their new Eagle RV Park will be built north of Hugoton. The men broke ground last Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the new RV park. This is just in time for the construction workers pouring into town to work, to have a place to park their RVs. The park will be capable of hosting 32 RVs. Tron commented they hope to have the
park ready for occupancy by June 1. The new park will furnish water, electricity and sewer for each unit. A new building
will be built later which will provide two bathrooms with showers, a laundry room and maybe even a community room.
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Marcus Nichols is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Eldon and Judy Nichols are pleased to announce their son, Marcus Nichols, was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. March 16, 2012 his parents were able to attend a small ceremony in Colorado Springs, Co. where they had the opportunity to personally pin his new rank on among family and friends. Marcus is the grandson of Evelyn Nichols of Hutchinson and Lucy Craghead of Jetmore. Lieutenant Colonel Nichols is currently the Director of Engineering for the National Reconnaissance Office Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base just outside of Colorado Springs. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring nearly all of the United States’ intelligence satellites have a guaranteed connection to their ground sites around the globe. Lieutenant Colonel Nichols
has served the Air Force since graduating their US Air Force Academy in 1997 where he was first commissioned as an officer. Since that time he has held numerous leadership positions mostly in national security space roles. He has taught and coached at the Air Force Academy and trained as a professional track and field athlete, twice qualifying for the US Olympic Trials. He went on to manage multi-million dollar foreign military sales cases with NATO and Israel, before ending up in Los Angeles, Ca., where he managed the development of an Infrared Satellite program dedicated in the detection and characterization of missile warning for the U.S. and the rest of the world. He has worked with classified ground based counter space systems, communication satellite interference detection and geolocation technologies, and most
recently supporting numerous satellites within the intelligence community. His current Squadron was awarded the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation personally by the Director of National Intelligence, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award by the Secretary of Defense and was chosen as the top opera-
tional squadron in all of Air Force Space Command. Eldon and Judy Nichols are proud of their son and looking forward to what he may accomplish as one of the newest Lieutenant Colonels in the U.S. Air Force. Contributed by Eldon Nichols.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter Attendance from March 19 through April 16 measured 66 total. We had 21 from town and 45 from out of town. Kansans paying our museum a visit were from Moscow, Garden City, Hutchinson, Ulysses, Rolla, Satanta and Liberal. Those from Colorado hailed from Flagler, Buena Vista and Arvada. There were also a few from Tulsa, Ok.; Salt Lake City, Ut. Appleton, Wi. and Pana, Wa. We had a visitor from Liberal
who told us the “Frost” Helium Analyzer that we have is the only one in the world! This machine determines the amount of Helium in natural gas. It was donated to us by Cenref Labs Dick Bailey was the Chemist Lab Manager. We invite you to visit us at the Gas Museum, 905 S. Adams. Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
620-675-8079 Eldon Nichols, Marcus Nichols and Judy Nichols pause for a photo during the ceremonies at Colorado Springs. Marcus is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
The “Frost” Helium Analyzer shown above is reported the only one in the world! It is on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
Mrs. Arthur Cobb is on the steps of the white home in the center of the photo. She is carrying her son Dean in her arms and son Gerald follows behind. The photo is taken from the Wm. Wendell
Hubbard Family Collection and was provided by the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007 Andreia Leininger, local piano pupil of Sherry Kelling, received a Superior Rating at the National Guild of Piano Teachers audition conducted in Liberal. She was evaluated for her performance based upon
her presentation of a variety of musical works. Thursday, April 25, 2002 Several businesses are opening or expanding along Highway 51. Donut X-Press under the management of Arlan Decker is opening at the former Southwest Irrigation. GLB Meters is planning a new facility in the County Industrial Park as Mark Baker is expanding his irrigation meter service. CarQuest Auto Parts is moving to the north end of the Stevco Building. Manager Ralph Rodgers will be moving to the new location in June. Thursday, April 23, 1992 Senior Airman Shannon Crawford received a medal for outstanding achievement as C130 Crew Chief in Saudi Arabia. Shannon has now returned to the States and com-
pleted his tour of duty in the Air Force. Fanny Kagarice and Fred Anderson, fraternal twins, celebrated their eightieth birthday. Thursday, April 22, 1982 Otha Spangler still has his greenhouse at 712 Madison. He furnishes tomato plants and other bedding plants to the citizens of Hugoton. He said he almost decided to quit the greenhouse but thought too many people would be disappointed. Thursday, April 27, 1972 Don Brubaker is retiring from the position of Hugoton City Clerk. He has held this position since July of 1937, making it thirty-five years of service to Hugoton. Thursday, April 26, 1962 Two new records were set by Hugoton freshmen and sopho-
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more track teams at the Lakin Meet April 19. Bobby Hittle set a record with a pole vault mark of 10’7”. The mile relay team of Bob Hittle, Steve Morris, Ronnie Kirkland and Phil Parker set a record time of 3:54.1 for that event. Stevens County students from second to eighth grade are invited to enter the annual Marble and Jacks tournament. April 24, 1952 Dr. William Ray Kenoyer, 54, died April 16, 1952 after serving Hugoton as a beloved doctor for twenty years. He suffered a heart attack and died at the hospital he was instrumental in building and equipping. His wife, Roberta and children, Gayle, Patricia and Ray survive him.
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125 years of the Hermes Friday, April 19, 1912 The following letter has been received by Mayor E.R. Kimzey. Dear Sir: We are at the present time building a new branch railroad from Dodge City Southwest. If you have any idle men or teams in your City we could use some of both in this work. They can get work by going to Dodge City. Yours truely, Ransom & Cook, By A.L. Cook. Tom Edison says there will be no poverty in 100 years, but in the meantime the ultimate consumer is not in danger of dying rich. Reckless joy riders should be put to work on the streets and roads. Then their speed could be utilized with poetic justice.
Friday, April 18, 1913 Some of those new songs would make a respectable family phonograph blush. It is fervently hoped that walking does not become a fad. Cold suppers are not the most enjoyable things in the world. Sometimes we refer flippantly to the antiseptic life, but there is no doubt about it - the free lunch fork ought to go. Walking, the oldest means of traveling, has now become the newest sport. . .Distance time walking is the hardest and most strenuous of labor. It requires a well-kept body, with good lasting qualities. In the first place, one must keep in excellent condition. He must take sufficient exercise to keep the muscles from becoming stiff. This requires road work at least once a week.. . .Fifty years ago our fathers thought nothing of walking thirty or forty miles to the next town to spend a day with a friend. But times have changed. Prevailing conditions have taken away all thought of walking and we find ourselves riding from place to place. The modern man gets but little exercise. If you wish to live a clean life, free from temptations and bad habits, get out and walk all you can. You will soon find that it will improve your health and give you ambition. New Bank Opens The Citizens State Bank opened for business yesterday morning in the
new building just south of the Hamby Hotel. The Cashier Mr. W.H. Huffman is a very pleasant gentleman and an experienced banker. This institution has back of it some of the best men in the County and is a valuable addition to the City. Pin Hopes to Rock Island An Extension from Liberal May Yet Save Richfield The activity of the Santa Fe, in pushing a new line through the Stevens County broom corn country, tapping what hitherto Rock Island territory, may yet be checkmated. It is gossiped in railway circles that it is very likely the Rock Island will retaliate now by pushing a branch line from Liberal, through Stevens and Morton counties to Trinidad, Co. . . .The building of such a road would be the saving of Richfield, present county seat of Morton county. The Santa Fe’s new line missed Richfield by 18 miles, and already there has been talk of the county seat being moved to the new town of Rolla, on the railroad. Should this Rock Island extension be made, it would save Richfield’s life. It also would be a great thing for Hugoton, which would be at the junction of the two roads. And it would be a big thing for Liberal, making that a more important Rock Island railroad point, and giving Liberal a better entry into the rich country in Stevens and Morton counties.
First place winners in the 2012 Community Meltdown sponsored by the Hugoton Recreation Commission are Maria Ramos and Edith Duarte.
Second place winners in the 2012 Community Meltdown are Larry Martin and Gloria Fox. Larry was also the overall men’s weight loss winner.
The 2012 Community Meltdown third place winners are Kara Stump and Carla Hajek. Carla also is the overall women’s weight loss winner.
“Notes From Nancy”
Community Meltdown results are in
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Walk at Lunch Day Do you find it difficult to find time to exercise on a daily basis? For the majority of us we are extremely busy: work, family, household tasks and chores, along with what feels like hundreds of other daily commitments, making it seems impossible to find extra time for daily exercise. So someone thought up the idea of a National Walk at Lunch Day, which is next Wednesday, April 25. Now I am not recommending you take one day to walk during your lunch hour, and then never do it again, but rather consider a "walking lunch" as way to fit in some quick exercise. This is the perfect time of year for walking at lunch time. It is not too hot yet, and you get the chance to watch everything turning green and blooming. The best part of adding a quick walk on a regular basis, is the health benefits you receive. Walking can: * Decrease the risk of heart attack and type-2 diabetes * Control weight and prevent obesity * Improve muscle tone * Reduce stress * Prevent certain cancers, osteoporosis and arthritis * Promote overall sense of wellness * Increase productivity in the workplace So bring your sneakers to work and grab a quick 15-30 minute walk, soak up some
Vitamin D from the sun, and take time to be thankful you are healthy enough to walk. Never Too Late to Improve Finances Identifying April with tax time is a given, but in the U.S., April also is designated as National Financial Literacy Month. The goal is to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach the public how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. The designation dates to 2004, and is credited to Money Management International (MMI), a non-profit, full-service credit counseling organization. According to MMI, Americans have about two trillion dollars in consumer debt. And, about 30 percent of consumers are without extra cash and live from paycheck to paycheck. Diane Burnett, K-State Research and Extension family and consumer sciences agent in Miami County, Kansas, has a masters degree in family financial planning, and offers some steps to work on finances. To begin, Burnett said the first and most important step in developing and following a financial plan is to examine your attitudes about money and decide if you are ready to accept responsibility for changing your financial situation. As a second step, she advises assessing current financial situation, including income, assets, liabilities and
ruary 6 – March 31. This year’s prizes include iPods, shoes, and gift cards to Hibbetts sports. This year’s winning teams are first place Maria Ramos and Edith Duarte; second place Larry Martin and Gloria Fox; and
third place Kara Stump and Carla Hajek. The Overall Men’s Weight Loss winner is Larry Martin and the Overall Women’s Weight Loss winner is Carla Hajek.
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MOSCOW NEWS MJHS represents Moscow well by Melissa Moore
Sports by Breck Roop
Thursday, April 19 High School Baseball Leoti; 4:00 p.m. High School Softball Elkhart; 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 20 High School Track South Gray; 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21 High School Baseball
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Spring cleaning can now commence The large rolloff dumpsters are here! They are located off McLeod Street by the city roundtop and will be here until May 14. The short one is for metal items and the others are for everything else. Branches may be taken out of the city burn pile, but you will need to call the city office
to be sure the gate is unlocked. The only items not allowed in the dumpsters are tires, concrete and batteries. If you need help hauling something to the dumpsters, please call Bryan at 4285251 or Sandy at 598-2234. Let’s clean up Moscow!!!
Last Tuesday the junior high track team traveled to Ingalls for another cold, wet meet. Jesse Stuckey placed fourth in the High Jump and fourth in the Discus. Jace Cross placed third in the 400 and fifth in the Long Jump. Chris Hernandez placed second in the 400, first in the 100, first in the Long Jump, and first in the Discus. Jalen Shaddix placed second in the Shot Put and second in Discus. Gaby Granillo placed third in the Discus and third in the Shot Put. Vance Thompson placed fifth in the Discus and second in the Shot Put. Jaxon Rios placed second in the 400 and third in the 800. Bryan Erives placed fifth in the 400 and fifth in the 800. Zachary Oldham placed sixth in the 800. Bryan Garcia placed third in the Mile. Brittney Stuckey placed sixth in the Long Jump. Briannah Davidson placed third in the 200 meter hurdles, second in the 100 meter hurdles, and second in the Long Jump. Gillian Rios placed first in the Shot Put. Keeley Roop placed second in the Shot Put and fourth in the Discus. Madison Owens placed sixth in the Discus. Monica Gonzalez placed fifth in the Softball Throw. Tina
Cantu placed sixth in the Shot Put. Talley White placed fourth in the 800 and fourth in the Softball Throw. Madilyn Fleming placed sixth in the 200 mter Hurdles, fourth in the Softball Throw, and sixth in the 100 meter Hurdles. Grayson Christensen placed first in the 800. Yaritza Maldonado placed third in the 100. The 4x100 team of Grayson, Adriana, Gillian, and Brittney placed third. The 4x100 team of Miranda, Maggie, Keeley, and Rachel placed third. The 4x200 team of Miranda, Maggie, Keeley, and Rachel placed first. The 4x100 team of Jace, Jaxon, Javier, and Jalen placed third. The Junior Cats have been representing Moscow well at track meets with several placing at every meet so far.
The Moscow Wildcats’ track team traveled to Elkhart Friday for their second track meet of the year. It was a great track meet for many athletes. For the ladies, Maria Cecenas placed second in the 200 and fifth in the 400. Kaitlyn Dobie placed first in the 100 meter hurdles and first in the 300 meter hurdles. Courtney Clark placed second in the Shot Put, second in the Discus, and fifth in the Javelin. Tapanga Dahle placed third in the Shot Put. Brianna Bucher placed second in the Javelin. Morganne Owens placed seventh in the 1600. The 4x100 team of Courtney Clark, Kaitlyn Dobie, Maria Cecenas, and Daisy Flores placed second. The 4x400 team of Kaitlyn Dobie, Maria Cecenas, Daisy Flores, and
Morganne Owens placed fourth. For the boys Jonatan Manriquez placed second in the 400. Breck Roop placed second in the 1600. Osvaldo Granillo placed first in the 100, first in the 200, and first in the 400. Jaron Thompson placed fifth in the Discus and eighth in the Shot Put. Rigo Bustillos placed third in the Shot Put and second in the Javelin. The 4x800 team of Rigo Bustillos, Brice Valdez, Alexis Manriquez, and Jonatan Manriquez placed fourth. The 4x400 team of Jonatan Manriquez, Brice Valdez, Breck Roop, and Osvaldo Granillo placed first. With the teams continuing to improve at each meet, many records are sure to be broken this season.
Grayson Christensen wins the sixth grade Girls 800 meter run. She, along with team members Adriana, Gillian and Brittney, won third in the 4x100 meter relay. Moscow Junior High School performers took home many medals last week at Ingalls. Photo by Lorie Christensen.
Emily Hittle wins Gas Capital Scholarship Athletes gather medals at Elkhart
Emily Hittle, a senior at Moscow High School, was chosen to receive a $750 college scholarship from the Gas Capital Scholarship Program. Emily is one of six seniors
selected this year, which reside in a ten-county portion of the Hugoton Gas Field. Emily plans to major in nursing. She is the daughter of Kyle and Pam Hittle.
Moscow faces tough Colorado team After their home game scheduled for last Thursday against Guymon, Ok. was cancelled due to weather, the Moscow Wildcats baseball team traveled to Walsh, Co. Monday to face Baca County. The first game Moscow lost 10-0. The second game was a
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Jesse Stuckey clears the bar for the Junior High boys high jump. Photo courtesy of Stacy Roop.
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Moscow rules the boys 400 meter dash with Osvaldo Granillo taking first and Jonatan Manriquez coming in second. Photo courtesy of Stacy Roop.
Kaitlyn Dobie hands off to Courtney Clark in the 4x100 meter relay. Photo courtesy of Stacy Roop.
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Running the mile for the Lady Cats at the Elkhart meet are Daisy Flores, Morgan Owens and Brianna Bucher. Photo courtesy of Stacy Roop.
Performers garner accolades at contest Moscow hosted their annual Spring Music contest for fiftheighth grade students. Area students performed large group, small group and individual music pieces in vocal and instrumental categories for judges. Advanced Musician (AM) ratings were earned by the following Moscow Musicians: Vocal Solos—Talley White, Keeley Roop, and Brittney Stuckey. Instrumental Solo—Axel Granillo. Performances earning a I+ rating were the fifth grade ensemble, sixth grade quartet, junior high choir and sixth grade woodwind trio. Vocal solos earning a I+ rating were J.J. Gonzalez, J.C. Blakely, Sara Pinkham, Freddy Gonzalez, and Vance Thompson. Maggie White and Vance Thompson earned I+ for their instrumental solos as well. Performances awarded a I rating were the sixth grade vocal ensemble, seventh and eighth grade vocal ensemble. Vocal solos earning a I rating were Isela Montoya, Jesus Gallegos, Alex Pierson, Maggie White, Miranda Christensen, Yari Maldonado, and Rachel Pierson. Keeley Roop earned a I rating on her instrumental solo. Performances given a I- rating were Monica Gonzalez, Madison Owens and Briannah Davidson for instrumental solos.
Sara Pinkham received a II+ rating for her instrumental solo. The junior high band received a II rating for their performance. Mrs. Gail Dale and Mrs. Denise Schoff were coordinators for the annual event that allows area schools to showcase their talent and improve by implementing the judges’ suggestions.
Josie James competes in the Thompson Gymnastics Flippin’ Fiesta in Great Bend last weekend. She placed fourth in vault, second in bars, fourth in beam and second in floor. Her composite score placed her fourth all around! Congratulations Josie! Josie is the daughter of Michael and Amy James. Photo compliments of Amy James.
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The Rolla High School golf team competes in its first tournament of the year in Elkhart. Rolla hosted this tournament at the Elkhart Golf Course. The team was off to a good start with two members medaling. Freshman Chandler Burrows placed second with a score of 41, and Jacob Smith brought home a medal for
thirteenth place. The team is coached by John Barrett. Standing left to right are Coleman Kirby, Josh Eckert, Kalen Brummet, Jordan Schwindt, Alejandro Silva, Brent Peitz, Chandler Huddleston and Jacob Smith. Kneeling are Meredith Light and Taylor Cameron. Reclining is Coach Barrett.
RJHS Ron Reed Invitational tests athletes The first junior high track meet of the year was on home ground at the 2012 Ron Reed Junior High Invitational. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders did their best to see what weeks of training produced. Sixth Grade Girls 100 Meter Dash: 1 Alexis Fisher 2 Ellie Easterwood 4 Micah Hall 200 Meter Dash: 1 Alexis Fisher 2 Ellie Easterwood 5 Angelina Fosdick 400 Meter Dash: 2 Jayden Hanna 3 Deserae Schwindt 800 Meter Run: 3 Jayden Hanna 4 x 100 relay: 1 Rolla 4 x 200 meter relay: 1 Rolla High Jump: 2 Micah Hall Long Jump: 1 Micah Hall 2 Vanessa Reza Shot Put: 4 Paige Claassen Discus throw: 3 Deserae Schwindt 5 Paige Claassen Softball throw: 1 Vanessa Reza 3 Allyson Norton 6 Paige Claassen Sixth Grade Boys 100 meter dash: 2 Carson Milburn 200 meter dash: 1 Jaylen Mendez 400 meter dash:
2 Jaylen Mendez High jump: 1 Jaylen Mendez 2 Carson Milburn Long Jump: 2 Carson Milburn Seventh Grade Girls 100 meter dash: 3 Teagan Simmons 4 Bria Bennett 200 Meter dash: 4. ria Bennett 400 meter dash: 4 Brianna Smith 100 meter hurdles: 2 Teagan Simmons 4 x 100 meter relay: 2 Rolla High Jump: 2 Teagan Simmons 3 Ashly Hart Triple jump: 4 Ashly Hart Seventh Grade Boys 100 meter dash: 3 Alex Hoyt 5 Marcos Cortez 400 meter dash: 6 Tracy Peitz 800 meter run: 5 Tracy Peitz 100 meter hurdles: 2 Alex Hoyt 200 meter hurdles: 2 Alex Hoyt 4 x 100 meter relay: 1 Rolla 4 x 200 meter relay: 3 Rolla High Jump: 3 Landon Clemans 4 Joey Valdez Pole Vault: 1 Ty Dixon 2 Joey Valdez Tied for third—Landon Cle-
Benefit dinner planned A co-benefit dinner will be Sunday, April 29 for Madison Topliss and Waynette Bowers. Madison is the daughter of Duane and Chrissy Topliss. Chrissy is a para-professional in the Rolla School District. Madison has a hole in her heart and pulmonary problems. Extensive surgery is in this baby’s future. Waynette Bowers is a cook at the Rolla School District. She is undergoing treatment
for breast cancer. A turkey and dressing dinner will be served at the Rolla multi-purpose room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. In order for the donations to be tax deductible, checks should be made out to Pheasant Heaven. Cash donations will be given to Pheasant Heaven, and this charitable organization will distribute the funds.
P lease Adopt Me! Jacob, Johnny, Julia, Bobby and Gina would benefit from a two parent home. The boys would do well with a positive male role model. These kids enjoy participating in sports, so an active family would be a great fit. They need a family who will be nurturing and affectionate. Jacob loves his siblings and is bonded to them. Jacob loves animals and being outdoors. Johnny has a big heart and is very eager to please. He has a fun sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh. Julia enjoys cooking and learning to sew. She likes pleasing others and playing kick ball. Bobby excels at school. He loves clothes, being outside and doing chores on the farm. Gina loves to sing and make
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mans and Tracy Peitz Long Jump: 3 Ty Dixon Eighth Grade Girls: 200 meter hurdles: 3 Sarah Easterwood Shot Put: 4 Sarah Easterwood Discus: 5 Shaylee Chapman Eighth Grade Boys 1600 meter run: 3 Garry Norton 3200 meter run: 5 Garry Norton 110 meter hurdles: 2 Eric Reza 5 Zach Chapman 200 meter hurdles: 4 Zach Chapman 4 x 100 meter relay: 5 Rolla High Jump: 2 Eric Reza Pole Vault: 4 Zach Chapman Triple Jump: 2 Eric Reza 5 Joseph Mendez
Mr. Eiland’s elementary and junior high schools performed vocal and instrumental pieces at Moscow’s annual music festival. Garry Norton earned the highest award possible, an Advanced Musician (AM), on his performance on the mallets. Superior ratings were received by both the junior high band and choir. Individuals and groups who earned superior ratings are Shaylee Chapman, vocal; Brianna Smith, vocal; Jacob Eckert, clarinet; Katie Lamaster, flute; Jonathan Cruz, baritone, Merlin Cortez, flute; Cacee Milburn, snare; Micah Hall, flute; Oscar Silva, trumpet; Daniel Weatherly, tenor sax; Alexis Fisher, trumpet; Ashley Hart, flute; Preston Burrows, snare; Girls Ensemble; Chandler Burrows, tenor sax; Daisy Guerrero, clarinet; Nayeli Ochoa, alto sax; Joseph Mendez, baritone sax; Jayden Hanna, alto sax; Panches Maravilla, trombone; Deserae Schwindt, flute; Allyson Norton, trombone; Sharmin Hicks, vocal; Kyri Brummet, vocal; Jasmine Bevel, vocal; and Sarah Easterwood, vocal. Students receiving excellent ratings are Magaly Cortes, alto sax; Garry Norton, snare drum; Carson Milburn, tenor sax, and the woodwind trio. Members of the Girls Emsemble are Brianna Smith, Jasmine Miller, Teagan Simmons, Paige Claassen, Ellie Easterwood, Deserae Schwindt, Sarah Easterwood, Sharmin Hicks, Shaylee Chapman, Kyri Brummet, Miesha Gonzalez, Katie Lamaster, Morgan Robson, Vanessa Reza, Micah Hall, and Shauna Bowker. Mica Razlaff, Ashly Hart, and Jasmine Miller.
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C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR Friday, April 20 Junior High Track at Springfield; 11:30 a.m. High School Track at South Gray; 3:00 p.m. ARGH! Saturday, April 21 High School Cheerleaders’ Cinnamon Rolls Fundraiser National History Day at Topeka Regional Speech at Deerfield Monday, April 23 Junior High/High School StuCo Campaign Week Tuesday, April 24 High School Golf at Southwestern Heights; 10:00 a.m.
Junior High Track at Deerfield; 10:00 a.m. High School Track at Dighton; 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 ARGH! party - Everyone is invited; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Junior High/High School Stuco Elections Friday, April 27 High School Track at Greensburg; 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28 State High School Band/Choir at Wichita Sunday, April 29 Benefit Dinner for Waynette Bowers; 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Order cinnamon rolls from cheerleaders The Rolla High School Cheerleaders are selling cinnamon rolls to raise funds for camp and uniforms. If you would like to place an order for cinnamon rolls please contact an RHS Cheerleader or call 593-4344. They will be baked and delivered April 21.
Cheerleaders/Yell Leaders for the 2012-2013 season are Kennedie Dixon, Meredith Light, Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Hannah Dunn, Jada Maravilla, Katie Murray, Kyrie Brummett, Kyler Telford and Robbie Munn.
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ARGH! hosts family fun time ARGH! will be hosting a family fun time for all residents in the area. Games, cake walk, fun, and surprises will be free of charge for all attending. The Twenty-first Century grant encourages schools to bring families to-
gether for educational and exciting activities. Come and enjoy a wonderful community gathering! It will be in the Rolla High School gymnasium April 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Rolla school puts down new rubberized playground flooring Wood chips were found in children’s pockets, hair and classroom carpets at Rolla Elementary School, and a decision was made to put down a rubberized playground flooring. First, the maintenance crew had to dig up the old, and then, lay down the new. Though it took quite a while to complete the process, Superintendent Stu-
art Sutton believes this will be a far more durable surface for the playground. Improvements for the physical plant in Kansas schools comes from the capital outlay fund, not the general fund, so no money that could be used for academics was used in the playground improvement project.
Track meet results are announced
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The fiftieth annual Ron Reed Invitational track meet took place April 12 in Rolla. Jada Maravilla placed first in pole vault and sixth in long jump. Jada was a contestant at the state track meet last year. At approximately three and a half feet tall, Jada is power packed with strength and energy. She is aiming for the state event again this year. Katie Murray added to the girls’ total with a second place finish in high jump, third in long jump, and second in triple jump. Hannah Dunn placed second in the javelin, while the Rolla ‘A’ relay team took sixth in the 4x400 meter relay. Kyler Telford led the scoring for the boys’ team. He finished second in high jump, first in long and triple jumps, and second in the 100 meter dash. John Glave brought home medals with a fifth place finish in the discus and javelin and second in the shot put.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 19, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of ALFA SIGNE NORTON, a/k/a ALFA S. NORTON, a/k/a ALFA NORTON, Deceased (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 2012-PR-9 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition to Admit Foreign Will to Probate and Record was filed in this Court by Linda M. Schuback, personal representative named in the Last Will and Testament of Alfa Signe Norton, praying that the real property and personal property of the decedent, including but not limited to the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: An undivided interest in and to the oil, gas and/or other minerals located in, on, under, or that may be produced from, the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section 23, the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 25, and the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 35, all
in Township 32 South, Range 37 West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas; and an undivided interest in and to the oil, gas and/or other minerals located in, on, under, or that may be produced from, the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section 3, and the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 3, all in Township 33 South, Range 37 West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas, be distributed in accord with the terms and conditions of the Will and the allegations in the Petition. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before May 10, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. in this Court at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Linda M. Schuback, Petitioner
Deadline for all classified advertising is FRIDAY at 12:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2004 yellow Jeep Wrangler, hard top and soft top, manual transmission, low mileage. Call 544-8288. (tfc15)
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PREPARED BY: Tony A. Potter #16907 Potter Law Office, P.A. 323 N. Pomeroy Ave. P.O. Box 278 Hill City, Kansas 67642 (785) 421-2129: Telephone (785) 421-3603: Facsimile tpotter@ruraltel.net Attorney for Petitioner
Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, registered, tested, guarantee, excellent bloodlines, confirmation and performance, discounts. Facebook.com/blackvelvetranch. Contact Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101. (15c16)
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• 2006 Yamaha 660 Rhino Explorer - 2500 mi • 2002 650 Kawasaki Prairie ATV - 4300 mi • 1983 John Deere 7720 Combine 24’Header Engine - 2000 hrs, Separator - 1300-1400 hrs • 1981 Ranger Bass Boat 150 hp motor
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1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide 85ci big bore kit, custom built 17” Z-Bars, sale includes tour pack and solo seat. Bike is flat black with white frame More pictures available on request
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HELP WANTED: Hugoton USD 210 school district is accepting applications for the Central Office secretary/receptionist. This is a 35-40 hour a week, 12 month position which includes a single health insurance benefit. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2012. Applications are available at Central Office, 205 E. Sixth Street, Hugoton, or online at www.usd210.org. For more information, please call Melanie Hickey at 620-544-4397. (3c16) ---------------
New Zimmatic Dealer in Hugoton looking for Center Pivot Service Man. Competitive wages and benefits. Experience not necessary.
Call Jonathan at 620-541-1049
Are you ready to see where your DRIVE can take you and enjoy providing excellent customer service? Then we would love to have you join our team!
Full-time Outside Parts Salesman for NAPA Store Successful candidate will have knowledge of agriculture in regards to farm equipment and feedlot equipment, along with being able to lift at least 50 lbs. (will be a physical job due to loading and unloading parts) Needs to have excellent customer service skills. This position pertains to outside sales which will include traveling within a 100 mile radius. Experience in sales and agriculture will definitely be beneficial for compensation. Apply in person at 531 S. Jackson in Hugoton or call 620-544-7800
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OPENING FOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN Riley Ford Co. has an opening for an Automotive Mechanic Technician. Knowledge in any/all makes and models preferred. No experience necessary if appropriate schooling has been successfully completed. Drug testing required. EOE. Smoke Free Environment. Clean driving record and your own tools preferred.
HELP WANTED: Part time Elevator Personnel United Prairie Ag, LLC is seeking part-time elevator personnel at our Hugoton and Moscow locations.Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of drug screening. Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. in Hugoton or 300 N. Road 20 in Moscow. United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, April 19, 2012) PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE OFFICIAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: You are hereby notified that the Hugoton City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 15, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council meeting room located at 631 South Main in Hugoton, Kansas. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County Kansas, to rezone the following described real estate from A-L Agricultural, to B-1 Commercial Business District: TRACT 1: The West Half (W/2) of Lot Seven (7) and all of Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Two (2) of the Stevens County Industrial Park Plat No. 1, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof; and TRACT 2: A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Fifteen (15) Township Thirty-three South (T33 S), Range Thirtyseven West (R37W) of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said SE1/4; Thence on an assumed bearing of N 00°10’48” W along the West line of said SE1/4 a distance of 858.09 feet, said point being the Northwest corner of Stevens County Industrial Park, Plat No. 1; Thence N 89°56’04” E along the North line of said Industrial Park a distance of 1121.66 feet to the point of beginning; Thence continuing N 89°56’04” E along the North side of a 20 foot alley that is adjacent to Lots 9, 8 and the West 1⁄2 of Lot 7, Block 2, Stevens County Industrial Park, Plat No. 1 a distance of 754.85 feet; Thence N 00°13’20” W a distance of 292.45 feet; Thence S 89°56’04” W a distance of 734.69 feet; Thence S 03°43’23” W a distance of 293.09 feet to the point of beginning. This tract contains 5.00 acres more or less; and
TRACT 3: A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Fifteen (15) Township Thirty-three South (T33 S), Range Thirtyseven West (R37W) of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said SE1/4; Thence on an assumed bearing of N 00°10’48” W along the West line of said SE1/4 a distance of 858.09 feet; said point being the Northwest corner of Stevens County Industrial Park, Plat No. 1; Thence N 89°56’04” E along the north line of said Industrial Park a distance of 1121.66 feet; Thence N 03°43’23” E a distance of 293.09 feet to the point of beginning; Thence continuing N 03°43’23” E a distance of 611.68 feet; Thence N 89°56’04” E a distance of 692.69 feet; Thence S 00°13’20” E a distance of 610.35 feet; Thence S 89°56’04” W a distance of 734.78 feet to the point of beginning. This tract contains 10.00 acres more or less.
HELP WANTED: Part-Time Scale Operator United Prairie Ag, LLC is looking for detail oriented individuals to fill part time scale positions in our Hugoton and Moscow offices. Potential candidates must possess basic math skills, basic computer skills and ability to learn and use computer software. Must be able to work extended hours and weekends. Employment is subject to successful completion of drug screening. Interested person should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. in Hugoton, Ks. or 300 N. Road 20 in Moscow.
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and all other persons who are or may be concerned.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT
You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate:
Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Plaintiff, vs.
The public is invited to appear at the hearing to speak in favor of or against the granting of such rezoning for the above described land. The Planning Commission may continue their respective hearing date to a future date, if necessary, without further notice. Anyone seeking additional information concerning this rezoning request may contact the City of Hugoton Planning Commission, c/o Tony Martin, at the City Office, 631 South Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 during their normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 544-8531. A complete legal description is available for public inspection at the City offices at the hours and address listed above. Property Owners within 1,000 feet of the property described above wanting to protest the proposed change will have fourteen days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation regarding the requested rezoning to submit protest petitions. If the landowners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the area to be rezoned within 1000 feet of the boundaries of the proposed change file valid protest petitions prior to the deadline, the change can be approved only by at least a 3/4 majority vote of the City Council.
If interested, please apply in person at Riley Ford Co., 430 S. Arapahoe Street, Ulysses, Ks. or fax resume to 620-353-1278. (3c15)
Brenda Lee Peterson a/k/a Brenda Lee LaShell Peterson; The unknown heirs of Noel Dean Peterson, deceased; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Earl Dean Peterson, Defendants. Case No. 12CV8 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the abovenamed defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased,
All of Lot Three (3) and the North Forty feet (N 40") of Lot Four (4), Block Thirteen (13), City of Hugoton, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof, Stevens County, Kansas, commonly known as 205 South Van Buren Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 30th day of May, 2012, in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Megan Cello (KS # 24167) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (112164)
Spend 100% of your time doing what you do BEST! Ulysses AMHC is currently looking to fill positions for Children’s Case Managers. We work directly with children and their families in their homes, schools and community. These children are experiencing an emotional disturbance and need help to learn new skills and remain safe in their environment. Come be a part of our professional team as we work cooperatively within the agency and with outside providers to meet the needs of our children. This very rewarding position lets you see positive change take place in a child’s life. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field or equivalently qualified by work experience is required. Base pay starting at $12.98/hr., also additional compensation is given for experience. Candidates must pass KBI, SRS, motor vehicle screens, and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits Include: Retirement: fully vested at time of employment Health/Dental Insurance - portion of premium paid by AMHC Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability - premium paid by AMHC Holiday, Bereavement and Vacation/Sick days
Applications are available www.areamhc.org Applications/Resumes can be sent to: E-mail hr@areamhc.org or faxed to 620.272.0171 or
AMHC Attn: HR PO Box 1905 Garden City, Ks. 67846
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HELP WANTED Position Open for the 2012/2013 School Year
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612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.
1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.
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Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005
402 S. Main Street - Commercial Propertyover 5,000 sf zoned B-2, 75 x 190 lot, parking. Call for details!
522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!
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509 Recreation Drive, Moscow - Brick Ranch, 4 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, wood floors, deck, and much more!!! Call for your private showing!
1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage! Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!
515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for details!!
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Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This 5 bedroom 2 story home comes with 55.88 acres of dryland farm ground, several out buildings and corrals. The home is all electric with 2 new heat and air conditioning systems. Call for more information.
20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!
Green Country Equipment has several job openings at our dealerships in the Texas and Oklahoma locations
Lots in Spikes Addition 504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare has an opening in the Health Information/Medical Records office. This is a Full-time position Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Interested candidates MUST be proficient and knowledgeable with computers. Some of the job duties include scanning documents, filing/making ID cards, completing requests of health information, etc. Applications may be picked up from the Information Desk at the Hospital or you may contact Human Resources at 620-544-8511. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN CNAs. These positions are for both day and night shifts as well (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits as well as competitive wages. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (4c10) Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2b, cen H/A, fence, att garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
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GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 20, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. - ???, Turnaround - Second and Main, Lots of Everything! ---------------
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details! Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 5442232. (tfc) ---------------
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available. For more information call Shelli at 620492-3698 (tfc40)
SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182
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REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency in Hugoton, Kansas is interested in leasing approximately 4498 rentable square feet of office and related space together with approximately 30 onsite, paved parking spaces. The rentable space shall yield a minimum of 3725 to a maximum of 3911 contiguous ANSI/BOMA office area square feet (OASF) of first class, high quality office space. Preference will be given to first floor space. DELINEATED AREA: The area to be considered must be within an area bound on the north by Road Q; on the east by Road 14; on the south by Road M, and on the west by Road 10. OCCUPANCY: Space to be ready for occupancy within nine (9) months after lease award. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Building Name and Address, and location of space within the building 2. Rentable Square Feet offered and full-service rental rate per square foot 3. ANSI/BOMA Usable Square Feet and the Common Area Factor 4. Amount of on-site paved parking available 5. Contact Information for Owner or Authorized Agent WRITTEN NOTICE of availability of space must be received by 4:00 PM on May 11, 2012. ADDRESS ALL REPLIES TO: Patricia Hageman, Realty Specialist USDA, Farm Service Agency 3600 Anderson Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Phone: 785-564-4752 Email: patty.hageman@ks.usda.gov
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) ------------
AL-Anon Family Group Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Mon & Thurs 8:00pm, 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org
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WANTING TO BUY: Toy tractors, any condition, and old toy cars and trucks. Please call 620-360-0249. (2c15) -------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31) --------------
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204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3 BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence, shed, 1 car att. and, 2 car det. garage. Great location. To view this must see call Angie today! Agent owned!
708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyer has opportunity to pick colors & other amenities of home. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring, and appliances.
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1609 S. Madison St. - Very nice 4 bedrooms, 3 bath home. 4th bedroom is separate from others & has it own bath, great guest room. Family room includes fireplace. Formal dining room as well as kitchen dining. Large office/craft area & media room.
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Hugoton FFA competes in the Jetmore Invitational Livestock Judging. Mitchell Shelton places eighth in the Senior division and Caleb Henry places ninth in the Greenhand Division.
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Congressman Tim Huelskamp would like to invite anyone who is interested to join Committee Chairman Frank Lucas and him Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Dodge City at the Magouirk Conference Center (4100 W. Comanche). This is an official House Committee on Agriculture Farm Bill Field Hearing in Dodge City. Only four Agriculture Committee members were chosen to have field hearings in their districts, so this is a great time to highlight Kansas agriculture. During the hearing, Committee members will listen to two separate panels of producers who will testify about the impact of federal policy on America's farms. If a person would like to provide testimony for the official record, he or she may do so at http://agriculture.house.gov /farmbill_feedback.html. After the hearing, please join Congressman Huelskamp for an Agriculture Town Hall meeting at the same location. Both events are free and open to the public. Please direct any questions or concerns to Steven Howe of the Salina office at Steven.Howe@mail.house.gov or 785-309-0572. The day's basic timeline: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. House Committee on Agriculture Farm Bill Field Hearing; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Agriculture Town Hall Meeting Importance of Corn Stand and Emergence Uniformity
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With corn planters beginning to roll soon, it is a good time to think about the importance of uniformity of stands and emergence. These are two different things. Stand uniformity has to do with how consistent plant spacing is within the row. Uniformity of emergence deals with timing. Do most plants come up at the same time, or are some delayed by several days? Stand Uniformity Although uniform stands are desirable, how important is it that the distance between plants be the same from one plant to the next? Past research has indicated the potential for a one to 3.4 bushel/acre decrease in yield for every 1-inch deviation in plant spacing. Stu Duncan, Northeast Area Crops and Soils Specialist, has been looking at corn plant populations and stand uniformity the past few years. His results indicate little yield reduction from non-uniform stands as long as the final population is within 15% of the target population. This agrees with work done by other researchers who have concluded that reduced population and non-uniform emergence have more potential to negatively influence yields than does non-uniform plant spacing. In fact, one study indicated that "doubles" (two plants where one was intended) can increase yield in favorable environments because the effective plant population was increased. Individual corn plants have enough flexibility in yield components (primarily ear size) to make use of the small changes in available resources resulting from nonuniform plant spacing. Try to obtain plant spacings that are as consistent as possible, but don’t become overly anxious about it as long as the typical spacing between plants is within two to three inches of
the desired plant spacing and the final population is not substantially lower than what was desired. Uniform Emergence Emergence can be delayed by non-uniform moisture in the seed zone, crusting, nonuniform planting depth, or non-uniform crop residue. Uniform emergence can be important for maximizing yield. Research has shown that if one out of six plants is delayed by two leaf stages, yields can be reduced by 4%. If one out of six plants is delayed by four leaf stages, yields can be reduced by up to 8%. Other research has indicated that if plants emerged within a period of two weeks, yield reductions were minimal (<3%). A 3% yield reduction may not be enough to justify replanting but it is enough to justify efforts to minimize variability in emergence when it could affect gross receipts by as much as $36/acre at 200 bushel/acre yields and $6/bushel corn. Planter speed can affect both stand and emergence uniformity. Research conducted in northeast Kansas supports the conclusion that final plant population, which was reduced with higher planting speeds, had a greater impact on yield than did accompanying reductions in uniformity of plant spacing. Be sure to follow manufacturer guidelines for recommended planter speeds. Adjust planter units to optimize seed placement and depth. Seed firmers may help place seeds more uniformly. Emergence might be delayed slightly with deeper planting, but it will likely emerge more uniformly than if it were planted too shallowly (e.g. one inch or less). This is especially true with early planting and cool soil temperatures. With warm soil temperatures and adequate, uniform moisture, corn seedlings emerge more quickly and uniformly from any depth. Regardless of soil temperature, stand and emergence uniformity generally is maximized when seed is placed between 1.5 and 2.5 inches in depth. - Kraig Roozeboom, Cropping Systems and Crop Production Specialist - Stu Duncan, Northeast Area Crops and Soils Specialist
The regular meeting for the Wrangler’s 4-H Club was called to order by President Sara Pinkham. Secretary Ralynn Sittingdown called roll by asking, “What is your favorite drink?” A quorum was present. The March Minutes were read by Ralynn. Next, reports from officers were given. Jacob Bell gave the treasurer’s report and Dawson Kerbow gave the reporter’s report. Leader Carla Kerbow read April’s Newsletter to inform the 4-Hers of upcoming events. Under new business, Sara discussed the Businessmen’s Dinner. She informed the members that the club is in charge of serving drinks at the dinner. Top blue winners at Club Days will perform for entertainment. Next, acting Vice President Dawson Kerbow announced the program. Catie Gooch gave a project talk on her sewing projects. For recreation, Kaitlyn Dobie led the members in a game of tag. After the game, Dawson read the next month’s program. Next month’s meeting will be Monday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. There was a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned. By Dawson Kerbow
Reconstruction begins on roads to Wilson Reservoir A short detour will be required to visit the Wilson Reservoir area and the Post Rock Scenic Byway this travel season. Beginning in early April and ending in the fall, the I70/K-232 interchange (Exit 206, Wilson/Lucas) will undergo reconstruction, but K-232 will still be accessible. K-232 leads to Wilson Reservoir, Wilson State Park and Wildlife Area, the Post Rock Scenic Byway, and the cities of Lucas and Wilson. Between early April and early June, westbound I-70 travelers heading to K-232 will be detoured about seven miles farther west to Exit 199 (Dorrance), where they can exit, cross I-70, and enter eastbound I-70 to the K-232 exit. During this time, eastbound I-70 travelers can exit at K-232 without a detour. Between early June and sometime this fall, eastbound I70 travelers heading to use K232 will be detoured about ten miles farther east to Exit 216 (Vesper), where they can exit, cross I-70, and enter westbound I-70 to the K-232 exit. During this time, westbound I70 travelers can exit at K-232 without a detour. Throughout the project, K232 travelers intending to go either direction on I-70 will be detoured in the opposite direction on I-70 to Exit 199 or Exit 216, where they can cross I-70 and re-enter I-70 in their intended direction. Dial 511 (landline and wireless) for up-to-date road conditions, construction detours, and travel weather information for the Kansas Turnpike and any Interstate, U.S., or state highway in Kansas and Nebraska. If dialing 511 doesn't work from your phone, call 1-866-511KDOT (5368). Visit KanDrive.org for online travel information, including an interactive map and highway camera views.
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