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The 2018 Business Friend of 4-H is awarded to Jim Ghumm and his wife Stacy, owners of Ghumms Auto Center, by 4-H Council President Emma McClure at the Businessmen’s Dinner Sunday at noon at the Memorial Hall. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.
Airport convenes for special budget meeting The Hugoton Municipal Airport Board met for a specially scheduled meeting Thursday, April 26, 2018 to discuss the 2019 budget. Present at the meeting were board members Matt Rome, Dax Gaskill, Erick Nordling and Airport Manager Scott Spikes. Board members Robert Davis and Josh Jorde were absent. Chairman Matt Rome presided. The primary purpose of this meeting was for discussion and preparation of a budget to present to the County Commissioners by May 1. The board reviewed financial information for the calendar year 2017 and 2018 to date. Following a lengthy discussion, a preliminary budget was drafted, although there are several issues needing further investigation before finalizing the budget numbers. Another budget meeting will likely need to be convened to finalize the budget.
Manager Scott Spikes reported he had been in contact with the law firm in Wichita of the Gale Reece family. Mr. Reece has a privately-owned hangar building located on airport-owned real estate, adjacent to the airport office/hangar. The lease term has expired, although the family has continued to pay rentals. The lease has a provision granting a first right of refusal to the airport in the event the leasors desire to sell said hanger. After some discussion, the board moved to make an offer to purchase the hangar, which was less than the leasee’s asking price. The board is considering its options regarding a provision for a ‘first right of refusal’ in the possible sale of the Reece family hanger. The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled airport meeting will be May 14 at 6:00 p.m.
April 28, 2018, Erick E. Nordling, Executive Secretary of the Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association (SWKROA) presided over the Association’s Seventieth Annual Meeting in Hugoton. The SWKROA membership and guests heard presentations on several topics. Scott Soptick, a certified public accountant with the Lewis, Hooper & Dick, Certified Public Accounting firm in Garden City, opened the meeting with practical tips about what documents members should keep, as well as what and when documents should be discarded. Dr. David Newell, Associate Scientist of petrogeology and leum stratigraphy with the Kansas Geological Survey in Lawrence, gave an informative presentation entitled “Southwestern Kansas Oil and Gas Production: where we’ve been, where we are... uh, where are we going?” Dr. Newell’s overview of
Kansas production of gas and oil by county and historical contributions of gas and oil produced from southwest Kansas also highlighted the characteristics of the gas found in the vast Hugoton and Panoma Council Grove gas fields, including the BTU content (heating value) of produced gases and concentration of helium throughout the fields. He also provided insight about how prices for gas and oil influence new exploration and drilling of wells. During the question and answer Dr. Newell session, explored the prospect of discovering new gas and oil reserves in and under the ‘basement’ granite formations. Finishing off the morning session, Charlie Wagner, a natural gas consultant from Hugoton, provided a historical overview of the development of the Hugoton Natural Gas Field following the drilling of the 1927 Crawford No. 1 discovery
well four miles southwest of Hugoton. Mr. Wagner related how his career with Republic Natural Gas Company in 1953 in the
Hugoton Field area conducting gas well back pressure testing and proration, which progressed See SWKROA, page 4
Dave Newell and Keith Puckett look over an old drilling rig at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum during the seventieth annual Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association meeting. Photo courtesy of Erick Nordling.
May is Beef Month in Kansas Many products get publicity and special recognition during the year. But in Kansas, if any product deserves its own month, it’s beef. That’s why Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has declared May as Beef Month in the state. This declaration makes this the thirty-fourth consecutive year beef has received this honor. According to Kevin Thielen, executive director of the Kansas Beef Council, the value of beef
to the economy and social fabric of the state is remarkable. “With more than 6.3 million cattle on ranches and in feedyards in the state, Kansas ranks third in the country” says Thielen. “That’s more than twice the state’s human population. Kansas cattle producers are proud of the nutritious, delicious beef they help bring to tables in this state, across the country and around the world.” Kansas has about 46
million acres of farm ground. Not all of this land can be used to grow crops, however. Grazing cattle is an ideal technique for efficiently utilizing grasses and plants growing on over 15.5 million acres of Kansas pasture and rangeland. These acres would be wasted if not for ruminants like cattle that can turn these resources into essential protein and nutrients for humans. Kansas also ranked sec-
ond in fed cattle marketed, with 4.94 million in 2017. Beef cattle and calves represented 50.8% of the 2016 Kansas agricultural cash receipts. The effect of the beef industry on employment is significant as well. According to the American Meat Institute, Kansas companies that produce, process, distribute and sell meat and poultry products employ as many as 19,798 people, while See BEEF, page 4
“May the Fourth be with you” at Senior Night softball games
Rolla High resident student-scientists Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt beam after winning a special award at the State Science and Engineering Fair. The pair won the Stockholm Junior Water award. They entered their project, found out they won, and that they were invited to National Competition in Charlotte, N.C., in June - all expenses paid!! Congratulations!! Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
Looking to catch throughout the some quintessengame. They’ll tial spring enhave hot dogs, tertainment? chili dogs and Look no furwalking tacos ther than the along with all Hugoton the regular High School concession softball stand offerfields! ings. The first This coming 40 kids to order Friday, May will get a free 4, Hugoton May the fourth be with you! Be i n f l a t a b l e H i g h sure to stop by the HHS soft- lightsaber in S c h o o l ’ s ball fields this Friday, May 4! honor of the softball team will honor May 4 holiday, Star Wars their seniors during a Day. doubleheader against the Friday night marks the visiting Scott City Beavers. Lady Eagles’ last regular Action starts at 4:00 p.m. season home game for The Hugoton Blues 2018, so be sure to come softball teams will be out and cheer for the HHS serving concessions girls!
A Salute to Moscow High School
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HUGOTON HERMES
Moscow High School will recognize their graduating seniors this Sunday, May 6 starting at 2:00 p.m. Please enjoy the commemorative Class of 2018 graduation tab included with this week’s issue of The Hermes.
INDEX Obituaries ...................................................2-3 Looking Back .................................................7 Farm...................................................................9 Mother’s Day ..............................................10 Sports.....................................................1B-3B
Moscow........................................................4B Rolla................................................................5B Classifieds .......................................6B & 7B Beef Month .................................................8B
OBITUARIES INSIDE
Dennis Conger Earl Harrison Ralph Hitchcock
Margaret Prentice Hermiona Sherretts Loren Sullivan
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Loren Sullivan Lifelong area resident Loren Kenneth Sullivan of Hugoton passed from this life Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was 84. The son of Thorton Sullivan and the former Rosey J. McNeff, he was born November 6, 1933 in Morton County. Loren and Lois Marie Rawlins were united in marriage April 2, 1953 in Liberal. She preceded him in death June 1, 2013. Survivors include his two sons, Kenneth Sullivan and Michael Sullivan and wife Madelyn all of Hugoton; two daughters, Debra Kallenbach and Janet Sawyer all of Hugoton; his 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Morgan Sullivan; two brothers, Richard and Donald Sullivan; and two sisters, Betty Dixon and Oleta Sullivan. Funeral services were at-
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tended Saturday afternoon, April 28 at Church of Christ in Hugoton with Pastor Lee Rottman presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for Church of Christ and Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Ralph Hitchcock The death of Ralph Lavon Hitchcock has been learned. Mr. Hitchcock, age 85, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Minneola Long Term Care Unit in Minneola. Born May 25, 1932 in Haviland, he was the son of Story and Jane Hitchcock. Ralph graduated from Haviland High School in 1950. August 14, 1953 he married Mary L. Reed in Dodge City. She preceded him in death June 28, 1993. Mr. Hitchcock served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. He served as a Reserve Police Officer for the Liberal Police Department. Ralph was a supervisor in the Gas Control Department for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company for 32 ½ years, retiring in 1987. He was self-employed in the construction industry, plumbing industry, farming and trucking industry. Mr. Hitchcock enjoyed the mountains, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include daughter Rhonda Wiens and husband Spencer of Meade; three grandchildren, Brady Wiens and wife Callie,
OBITUARIES Friends and family gathered Wednesday to remember and honor Hermiona “Mina” Sherretts. Mrs. Sherretts, 88, passed from this life Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her residence in Liberal. She was born April 1, 1930 in Topeka, the daughter of Paul Beckwith and the former Jennie Martin. Mina graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. She worked as a waitress, a clerk at Woolworth’s and as an abstract specialist at the American Title and Abstract. August 18, 1951 she married Floyd J. Sherretts in Van Buren, Ar. He preceded her in death April 19, 2016. Mina liked to sew, crochet and dance. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Busy Bees Quilting Guild. She loved to travel, genealogy, and her family her grandkids and great grandchildren. Survivors include her son Joe Deen Sherretts and spouse Mary of Liberal; brother Bill Beckwith and wife Jessie of Topeka; her three grandchildren, Kat Olivas and husband Jose, Sara Mitchell and husband Casey and Bobby Gamble all
of Liberal; and four great grandchildren, Robert Gamble Jr, Jordan Gamble, Anthony Flannery and Dakota Flannery. Mrs. Sherretts was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Dexter, Larry, Jim and Brian Beckwith; and two sisters, Katherine Fosdick and Pauline Beckwith. Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, May 2 at the Faith Tabernacle Church with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to Angels For Animals in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
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Kendall Moser and husband Bryan and Stacey Hitchcock and fiancé Mellisa Webb; and six great grandchildren, Jackson and Hayden Moser, Ember and Destry Wiens and Trever and Blake Hitchcock. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; two sons, Duane and Jason Hitchcock; and sister Mary Katherine McNamara. A public graveside service was attended Tuesday, May 1 in the Liberal Cemetery with Pastor Erin Rush presiding. Military Honors were presented by the Liberal American Legion Post #80. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Minneola Long Term Care Unit in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Insight
Former Hugoton music teacher Dennis Floyd Conger passed from this life Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home, one day before his seventy-eighth birthday. Dennis’s life began April 20, 1940 in Elkhart. He is the son of Floyd Conger and the former Emma Myers. He was a graduate of Wichita State University with his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. January 25, 1964 he was united in marriage to Karen Lugard at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Wichita. Mr. Conger was a band/music director in several Kansas schools including, El Dorado, Circle Schools, Haysville, Hugoton and Belle Plaine. He loved music and teaching his students and seeing them grow and excel at music. Dennis spent his summer breaks working at Dillard’s in the menswear department and was always a sharp dresser. His passion and hobby after retirement was scroll saw woodworking and he created beautiful pieces out of poplar, oak and walnut that he shared with family and friends. His backyard was full of
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Moderation and variety The key to a healthy diet today is to eat a variety of foods including grains, milk, vegetables, meat and fruits – all in moderation. Each of us needs to make smart choices about when we eat and how much. Another key ingredient in personal health is exercise. Something as simple as a 20 minute walk several times each week will go a long way toward personal health. In spite of this widespread consensus to eat in moderation and variety, there are plenty of detractors who are trying to limit the amount of protein, especially red meat, from the everyday diet. Most of these opponents preach eating less or no beef. Dietary guidelines about what we should eat for good nutrition are as plentiful as the food selection in our country today. Numerous organizations have been issuing their own guidelines about what they would have us eat based on their agendas. Oftentimes these guidelines are too narrow, containing specific recommendations for everyone while overlooking allowances for individual differences. A recent example involves the attack by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) on beef. This group has specifically discredited the beef industry claims that lean beef can be part of a healthy diet that helps manage cholesterol. The PCRM filed a complaint with the state of Texas, charging deceptive trade practices. Before we jump to conclusions, consider the source here. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine may not always be responsible and less
than five percent of its members are physicians. Some suggest PCRM is intent on removing eggs, milk, meat and seafood from the American diet. This nation of ours is made up of individuals who need to adjust their diets to allow for their own states of health, age, development, risks of chronic disease and personal tastes. When it comes to choosing meats as a source of protein, the key is to choose lean cuts and trim the fat from the meat before or after cooking. Beef, chicken, fish, lamb, pork and poultry can be roasted, baked, broiled, grilled or simmered. No matter how you cut it – scientific research indicates all lean meats are high in nutritional quality. They’re good for the body as well as the mind. Beef, pork, chicken, fish and lamb have been recognized as healthy sources of top quality protein. They also contain thiamin, pantothenic acid, niacin and vitamins B-6 and B-12. Red meats are also excellent sources of iron, copper, zinc and manganese – minerals not easily obtained in sufficient amounts in diets without meats. Well-trimmed, lean meats contain approximately four to nine percent fat when uncooked. When it comes to eating, the truth is, nothing compares to the smell, sound and taste of a steak sizzling over an open fire. Cheeseburger, pork chop, grilled chicken or T-Bone anyone? John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Earl Harrison Over the weekend, friends and family came together to remember and honor Earl Wendell Harrison who passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Athens, Tx. Born October 21, 1929 in Murchison, Tx., he was the son of Homer and Quinta Harrison. Earl graduated from Brownsboro High School, then enlisted in the Marines to serve his country. He also attended Drone’s Business College in Amarillo, Tx. In 1949 Earl married his high school sweetheart, Bettye Tidwell, and they began their 69 years of marriage. Mr. Harrison greatly loved the outdoors and working outside. This led him to West Texas to work in the oil fields. He then became a pipe liner, a career that would span the United States and overseas for over 49 years. During this time Earl and Bettye settled in Hugoton where they lived for 23 years and raised their three children. Through Earl’s work and travels many lifelong friends were made that they kept in touch with. After raising their family Earl and Bettye moved back to East Texas. In his spare time between jobs and after retirement, Earl loved raising horses. Mr. Harrison was a member of Brownsboro Masonic Lodge 32nd Shriner. He enjoyed his retirement with Bettye by his side. Survivors include his
loving wife of 69 years Bettye Tidwell Harrison; son Wayne Harrison and wife Jo Lynn of Hugoton; his daughter Lorrie Mills of Athens, Tx.; Paula daughter-in-law Harrison of Deltona, Fl; his sister June Bishop of San Antonio, Tx.; his grandchildren, Dustin Harrison and wife Kathy, Melissa Shelton and husband Justin, Anson Harrison and Pat Barrett, Nathan Harrison and wife Liz and Mollee Mills; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Madolyn Savage and Pat “Pansy Ruth” Turner; his son Thurl Wendell Harrison; and his grandson Aaron Matthew Harrison. Memorial services were attended Saturday morning, April 28 at Autry’s CarrollLehr Funeral Home in Athens.
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hummingbirds, and he enjoyed watching them at the feeders and flying. He enjoyed music all of his life and playing his piano and organ. Dennis’ great joy was his family which includes his wife of 54 years Karen of Andover; children, Kandi Jones of Augusta, Brandon Conger and wife Tina of Andover and Justin Conger and wife Sally of Wichita; his grandchildren, Dakota and Colby Jones, and Jace, Madison and Maizy Conger; sister Arletta Shores of Guymon, Ok.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Conger is preceded in death by his parents; sister Barbara Lavake; and brother Charles Conger. His family gathered with friends Friday afternoon at the Carlson Colonial Chapel in El Dorado for his memorial service under the direction of Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in Dennis’ name may be directed to the Wichita State University School of Music (Music Associates; School of Music; Wichita State University; 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, Ks 67260-0053. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Dennis at www.kirby morrisfuneralhome.com.
Death has claimed the life of Margaret Caroline Prentice. Mrs. Prentice, 85, passed from this life Friday, April 27, 2018 at Brookdale Liberal Springs. She was born May 19, 1932 in Lyndon, the daughter of Carl Peter Eklund and the former Leona Toulouse. Margaret graduated from high school in 1950 in Phillips, Tx. She graduated in 1976 from Frank Phillips Junior College with a degree in nursing. January 6, 1951 she married Wayne Prentice in Dallas, Tx. He preceded her in death February 13, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Carla Marie Prentice; infant great grandson Reed Zibilski; and brother-in-law Clyde Mertz. Mrs. Prentice worked for many years as an LPN in the operating room at SWMC, retiring in 1991. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Mothers Club and the Book Review Club. Survivors include her son Ronald Wayne Prentice of Liberal; daughter Christy Lynn McCabe and husband Bill of Smithville, Tx.; two sisters, Deon Mertz of Durango, Co. and Doris Calder and husband David of Borger, Tx; her six grandchildren, Andrea Harris and husband Brannon, Robbie Zibilski and Chad, Ryan McCabe and wife
Meredith, Brad McCabe, Donna Witters and husband Ben and Lindsey Moody and husband Tim; and 15 great grandchildren, Mark and Mallory McCabe, Grace, Sawyer and Abby Harris, Kennedy, Audrey and Eli Zibilski, Mason and Elyse Witters, and Madison, Will, Elizah, Isaiah and AnnaGrace Moody. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 5 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Anglemyer presiding. Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice, in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, April 23, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1500 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, 900 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 700 Block of West Eleventh, Impounded One, Officer Fedelin • Dogs at Large, Alley 700 Block West Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Report of Person in Shed, 700
Block of South Madison, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin Tuesday, April 24, 2018 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Ticket Issued, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of East Fourth, Citizen Assist, Officer Heger • Dogs at Large, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Impounded, Officer Heger Thursday, April 26, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Handled In House, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Monroe, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Dogs at Large, Tenth and French, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith
• Loitering, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Removed Subjects, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, April 28, 2018 • Vandalism, 1100 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Crane • Funeral Escort, Eleventh and Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane Sunday, April 29, 2018 • Unknown Vehicle Parked, 600 Block of Copperstone, Requested Subject Move It, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 800 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • Boy Playing in the Street, 700 Block of South Monroe, Spoke to Parent, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East Fourth, Impounded, Officer Fedelin • Travel Trailer on Fire, 900 Block of South Main, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin
LOCAL Guest Editorial
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Mother’s Day became holiday in 1914 by Tom Emery Mothers everywhere will rejoice. So will the greeting-card companies, flower shops and telephone providers. Though celebrated in pockets in previous years, Mother’s Day has been an official holiday since May 9, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as a day to honor the nation’s mothers. “The signing was not that important to Wilson in a political sense. But it would not have taken much persuasion for Wilson to sign it,” said Andrew Phillips, curator of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in Stanton, Va. “Strong women were greatly influential in his life, including his mother, his first wife and his three daughters.” Ellen Wilson, the President’s first wife, died three months after the proclamation. The concept for Mother’s Day was nothing new. Local celebrations were common in America, though nothing was accepted nationally. Some attribute the idea to Julia Ward Howe, composer of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” who first organized a “mother’s day for peace” June 2, 1872. Many also cite Anna Jarvis, a Grafton, W.V. housewife who began the push for the holiday to honor her own mother, who died in 1905. As early as 1868, the elder Jarvis established a local committee for a “Mother’s Friendship Day” to heal wounds in families broken by the Civil War. Prior to that, she had also or-
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Charlie O. Broaddus Jr. is turning 91 May 5. Send a card to: 1104 South Jefferson, Hugoton Ks. 67951. He is currently in the hospital.
ganized “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” to ease the suffering of ill and wounded Civil War troops. In 1908, Jarvis organized official commemorations in Grafton as well as Philadelphia. In 1910, West Virginia declared Mother’s Day an official holiday. Jarvis, though, clearly had a flair for selfpromotion. In 1912, she trademarked the phrases “Mother’s Day” and “second Sunday in May” and created an international association for the holiday.
Though Jarvis claimed much of the credit herself, the establishment of Mother’s Day was also promoted within the women’s suffrage movement. “The suffragettes were among the first to call for the holiday,” remarked Phillips. “Of course, the Mother’s Day of what everyone envisioned then is much different than what it became.” Eventually, forty-six states celebrated the holiday in some form. In 1913, Congress passed a resolution for the observance of Mother’s Day by government officials. The following year, the legislature approved a joint resolution calling for the official designation of the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Wilson signed the proclamation May
9, only one day ahead of the second Sunday of the calendar. As a result, there was not a lot of fanfare in the holiday’s first year. “But it caught on fast,” said Phillips. “Hallmark began producing greeting cards by the early 1920s, and soon the holiday was moving closer to what we know today.” Jarvis, though, watched the popularity with disdain. Angered that Mother’s Day had become commercialized, she spent her efforts and inheritance to fight for its removal. She found the greeting card craze particularly distasteful, lamenting that cards were “a poor excuse for the letter you are too lazy to write.” In one instance, Jarvis reportedly filed a lawsuit to block a Mother’s Day festival and was arrested for disturbing the peace at a sale of carnations for war mothers in 1925. She died penniless in 1948. Ironically, Anna Jarvis never had children, unlike millions of American women before and since. According to 2010 Census figures, the United States had 85.4 million mothers, and some 81 percent of American women became mothers by age 40 to 44. Tom Emery is a freelance writer and researcher from Carlinville, Il. who is the proud son of his own mother Janice. He may be reached at 217-710-8392 or ilcivilwar@yahoo.com.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com
Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, May 1 Brown Dupree - $2.65 Eagles Landing - $2.61 Kangaroo Express - $2.59 Thrifty King - $2.85 Toot N Totum - $2.59 "The national average is now at its highest point since November 2014 with average gas prices advancing in nearly every state," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "The only good news for motorists? We're nearing a turning point in the U.S.-
gas prices are perhaps just a dime away from hitting a peak for the short-term, pending OPEC's meeting in June. With refineries well positioned for the summer months, we look for some relief by mid-June, but do expect this summer to remain one of the priciest in the last few as average prices climb close to the psychological $3 per gallon barrier." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-2722519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s
Hugoton High School choir students, along with Principal Melody Witt and choir director Renee
Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Until June - Sign up to participate in the 2018 Kansas Archeology Training Program Field School June 2-17 at the Kaw Mission State Historic Site in Council Grove. Registration packet and further details are available on the Kansas State Historical Society Web site at kshs.org/14622. You may also call Tricia Waggoner at 785-272-8681, extension 267. May 3 - Hugoton Elementary fifth and sixth graders will present their spring band concert at 7:00 p.m. in the HES gym. May 4 - Preschool and Kinder Prep students will present their concert at 10:00 a.m. in the HES gym. - HHS softball girls will host Scott City for Senior Night. Hugoton Blues will be serving hot dogs, chili dogs and walking tacos at the concession stands. This will be the final
Beesley and Angela Heger, prepare to leave for the 4A State music competition.
HHS choir competes at State Hugoton High School choir students, under the direction of Renee Beesley and Angela Heger, qualified and competed in the 4A State music competition April 28 in Larned. Results for the State competiton were Solos: I rating (outstanding) - Sesthling Garcia, Sydney Beesley and Rebecca Johnson; II rating (excellent) - Kian Lopez, Marlyn Heger, Jaysa
Jim Barnett stopped by the Senior Center Wednesday to introduce himself. He is running for Kansas Governor on the Republican ticket. Mr. Barnett has served in the Senate for ten years, and occasionally worked with Steve Morris. Mr. Barnett has practiced medicine for 35 years.
Fetherston, Gavin Heger, Samuel Fabela, Frances Gaskill, Grace StaatsGibson, Maddie Johnson, Jacob Bell and Terron Stegman. Results for the Ensemble: I rating (outstanding) were Show Choir Women Rebecca Johnson, Sydney Beesley, Marlyn Heger, Frances Gaskill, Claire Clark, Vivian Titus and Sesthling Garcia; II rating (excellent) -
Freshman Ensemble - Kian Lopez, Rafael Guereque, Jacob Bell, Grace StaataGibson, McKenna Hamlin, Maddie Johnson, Kynna Crawford and Jessica Martinez; and Women’s Ensemble - Toby McClure, Jessica Martinez, Grace Staats - Gibson, Vanessa Fedelin, Kynna Crawford, McKenna Hamlin, Ashlyn Schechter and Maddie Johnson.
home game of the regular season for the Lady Eagles. May 4-5 - Spring Open House at Yardmaster from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Visit the store at Third and Main to see all the new arrivals for home and garden and enjoy drawings and refreshments! May 6 - Hugoton Band Boosters will host a fundraiser dinner at the Memorial Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken spaghetti with salad, breadsticks, green beans and desserts. - Moscow High School graduation at 2:00 p.m. May 7 - Commissioners’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ room in the basement of Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. May 8 - 12:00 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room. May 9 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. - Circle Time Play Group at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. - Hugoton High School boys’ golf team will host the League tournament at Forewinds Golf Course, starting at 3:00 p.m.
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Hugoton Band Boosters will host a
Fundraiser Dinner
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Sunday
May 6
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Freewill offering
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Speakers for the seventieth annual Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association meeting included Erick Nordling, Charlie Wagner, Seth Jones, Scott Soptick and Dave Newell. Photo courtesy of Erick Nordling.
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From page 1 with numerous assignments with Republic and later with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company including maintaining pressure and production data, determining reserves and preparation of KCC and FERC reports and rate case exhibits. Members and guests enjoyed a tasty hot lunch, topped off with a sheet cake to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the Association. In the afternoon session, Seth K. Jones, SWKROA Assistant Executive Secretary, and attorney with the Kramer, Nordling and Nordling, LLC law firm of Hugoton, led off highlighting legislative activity before the Kansas Legislature. Mr. Jones utilized materials prepared by the Association’s legislative consultant, Doug Smith, who was unable to attend since the Legislature was still in session. Next, Executive Secretary Nordling stepped in for David G. Seely since Mr. Seely was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Seely is SWKROA’s General Counsel,
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and attorney with the law firm of Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson and Kitch, L.L.C. in Wichita. Nordling presented Mr. Seely’s report. Mr. Jones finished off the afternoon session with an informative discussion and review of clauses in oil and gas leases, designed by the oil and gas company lessee to help them maintain oil and gas leases in challenging times, including shut-in royalty payments and ‘temporary’ cessations of production. He reviewed how to determine if a lease is producing gas or oil in ‘paying quantities,’ as well as methods for enforcement and compliance with lease terms. Following the meeting, several dozen members and guests toured the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum, and especially enjoyed seeing artifacts on development of the Hugoton Natural Gas Field, including the currently-producing City of Hugoton Fee #1 gas well located next to the Museum building. Members also enjoyed looking at a steam drilling rig, a spudder rig, and a cable-tool drilling rig
which were used for drilling in the 1920s and 30s. President Bill Light will continue to serve as President of the seventy-year-old mineral and royalty owners association. Mr. Light is from Rolla and serves as a Director of SWKROA for Morton County. Before lunch, members caucused, and the following directors were elected for new two-year terms for the eleven counties within SWKROA’s territory: Caverly Hart Finney Co.; Steve Alford Grant Co.; Tom Bergner Greeley Co.; Eddie E. George Hamilton Co.; Dave Eckert Haskell Co.; Bob Beymer Kearny Co.; Ron DeGarmo Morton Co.; Tom Frazier Pratt Co.; K. Ted Metcalf Seward Co.; Glen Teeter Stanton Co.; and Tom Lahey Stevens Co. John Pinegar of Topeka was elected to a twoyear term as a Director-atLarge. Following the meeting, R.W. Lucas of Sublette was appointed by President Light, subject to Board approval, to fill the vacant Greeley County Director position. The Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association
is comprised of mineral and royalty owners for the stated purpose “to foster, protect and further in all proper respects the rights and interests of the mineral owners.” The Association has been instrumental in educating mineral and royalty owners in oil and gas leasing, oil and gas pipeline right of ways, geophysical testing and in general the oil and gas industry in western Kansas as it relates to the rights and interests of the land, mineral and royalty owners. The Association also continues to educate others and to advocate for the interests of mineral and royalty owners in the Kansas legislature and has provided “friend of the court” briefs on several judicial issues which could impact mineral and royalty owners. Membership in the Association is open to individuals who have ownership interest in surface, mineral and royalty interests located in Kansas. More information about SWKROA can be found at their website at swkroa.com, or by calling the SWKROA office at 620-5444333.
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Members of SWKROA are treated to a special cake in honor of the seventieth anniversary.
SWKROA members are presented with inscribed cups in memory of the special anniversary.
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” —1 Corinthians 3:9 NIV
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he creation of the world and the salvation of the souls therein is a work in progress. Every dawn is, in some ways, a vestige of creation, but more than just a vestige, it is indeed a new creation. The world is clearly in the process of becoming what it will be, and we are co-creators with God in determining how things will work out. Just as the physical universe is in flux, so too the moral universe. Good and evil are locked in mortal combat, and we are all called to do our part on the side of God and the angels. It can sometimes be discouraging to see how depraved people can be. Governments, which should serve their people, sometimes seem more bent on subjugating or otherwise taking advantage of them. Wars and rumors of wars there will always be, but we can take heart that most of us cringe when we see people acting cruelly, and the human heart is more moved by pity, compassion and kindness than by cruelty and evil. And while there may be a bit of larceny in every heart, most of us are more desirous to become better human beings and to help our fellow human beings than to fleece them. So take up your cross (or your shield), and help God and your fellow man fight the good fight. Christopher Simon AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First - 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren - 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
SWKROA Directors at the meeting include, left to right, Erick Nordling, David Eckert, Ted Metcalf, Keith Puckett, Caverly Hart, Tom Frazier, Jonell Byers, Bob Beymer, Bill Light, Ralph Goodnight, Ron DeGarmo, Eddie George, Sarah
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Beef From page 1 generating an additional 50,852 jobs in supplier and associated industries. These include jobs in companies supplying goods and services to manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as those depending on sales to workers in the meat industry. The product they help bring to market is one that contributes substantially to the human diet. Beef provides 10 essential nutrients, including zinc, iron, protein and B vitamins. It does all this for only 150 calories per 3-ounce serving. In fact, a serving of beef provides the same amount of protein as three servings (1 ½ cups) of cooked black beans – which have 341 calories. Kansas ranchers and feeders are committed to producing beef responsibly and sustainably, Thielen says. But beef production refined over many generations is only part of the story. Producers also keep consumer needs and wants top of mind. “While all aspects of beef raising and processing are important, producing beef that is delicious, safe, wholesome and nutritious is ‘job
one’ for our industry,” Thielen says. “After all, producers of beef are also consumers of the beef they produce. They’re proud of their role in this terrific food that so many people enjoy.” For more information contact: John Sachse 785-273-5225.
Betty and Jan tie for first at Bridge Club Hugoton Senior Center’s Bridge Club met Thursday, April 26 at the Senior Center. Betty Willis and Jan Black were high scorers while Dave Eckert and Midge Greenwood tied for second. Donita Graham hosted the players and asserts a fun afternoon was enjoyed by all. If you would like to join the Club for bridge, please contact Dorothy Hagman at 620-544-2945.
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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Photographers, please pick up your items. Thank you for a great show! SUMMER READING It’s that time again! Summer reading registration began Tuesday, May 1. This year the program is Reading Rocks! Every child who registers for the SRP at the library will receive a goodie bag filled with schedules, coupons and surprises! Adult summer reading registration began May 1! Any book you read (paper, audio, or ebook) can be entered in our weekly drawing. We are also continuing our million steps walking program; however, this year we have changed the name and we are encouraging you to to Step It Up! You have to register and decide how many steps you want to get each week. Grab a friend for some competition or make it a personal challenge and win some prizes! Registration forms can be found at the library. We are working on several different adult programs this summer, so check back soon! CIRCLE TIME PLAY GROUP WEDNESDAYS IN MAY Miss Stacey is on a Circle
Time break during May...but that doesn't mean families can't gather and socialize and play at the library! Wednesdays at 10:30 (during May) sounds like a great time to stop by to check out books and let the kids play together with the library toys! No registration required. HOMESCHOOL FAMILY SUMMER READING INFORMATIONAL TALK Homeschool families, Miss Stacey would love to talk to you about the Stevens County Library Summer Reading Program! Join Miss Stacey Friday, May 11 for a 20 minute promotional talk followed by a brief Q&A. You do not need to be a resident of Stevens County to use our library and attend library events. Please invite your homeschool friends. DAYCARE PROVIDERS SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Daycare providers, we understand it's hard to bring your kids to the library, but we would love to include you in the Summer Reading Program. Let Miss Stacey know if you would be interested in reading with your daycare kids so they can earn rewards!
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Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Remember Kansas Legal Services will be here Friday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. If you need to talk to an attorney please call the Senior Center at 544-8041 to make an appointment. The safe driving course for Senior Citizens is fast approaching. I have taken this class and it is very informative. This is only a class course. It will not include driving a car. The class is from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center Craft Room May 17. Please preregister and if you have any questions please call the Senior Center at 544-8041. Menu May 3..............Ham & Beans May 4.........................Ribette May 7 ...................Pork Chop May 8 ...................Roast Beef
May 9 ...Chicken Fried Steak May 10 ............................BLT Activities Thursday, May 3 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Kansas Legal Service .........................10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Monday, May 7 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 Board Meeting.......9:30 a.m. Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m.
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Checkoff-Small-Grants-Program. By making small grants available each year, KDWPT is able utilize the talents and expertise of people outside of the department to complete a wide variety of educational, research-based, and habitat projects, as well as the monitoring of nongame wildlife and critical habitats. For 38 years, wildlife and wildlife enthusiasts have benefited from this unique program. Visit the link above, or contact KDWPT’s Ecological Services section today at 620-672-5911 to see if your work qualifies.
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Lions Club members Max Williams and Casey Settlemyer, with the help of the Hugoton Elementary fourth graders, plant trees by the HHS softball field in honor of Arbor Day.
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“The Most Trusted Man in America” Part 4 During World War II, Walter Cronkite became a preeminent war correspondent and covered many major military engagements up close and personal. However, he did not always content himself just to be an observer and reporter of the conflicts. At times he would take over the firing of a fifty caliber anti-aircraft machine gun to repel German fighters while on board a B-17 on bombing raids over Germany. After the cessation of hostilities, Cronkite was chosen to cover the trials of top Nazis for war crimes at Nuremberg. For more than a month he sat just a few feet from such infamous personalities as Rudolph Hess and Hermann Goering. Goering’s memorable observation about war crimes trials was, “the losers become the accused while the victors become the accusers.” After being convicted and sentenced to death, Goering avoided being hanged by a matter of hours by taking a hidden cyanide capsule. Following the war, Cronkite tried his hand at several other professions and avocations. One activity that he chose to dabble seriously in, was sports car racing. He cut his teeth in racing while campaigning in an Austin Healey. (In the late 1960's, I was the proud owner of a 1959 white Austin Healey Mk III convertible. It had a four speed transmission with electric overdrive in third and fourth gears, and wire wheels with knock off hubs. Yeah man!) Cronkite later graduated to racing in Lotus Club Eleven cars which were designed and built by Colin Chapman, who at the time was the owner of
By Randy Kilbourne the Lotus car company. Chap- the anchor of CBS’s top rated man’s reputed construction television news show for alstrategy was to design and most two decades. He conbuild the lightest car possible, ducted numerous interviews and then pare off even more of heads of state and other noweight until it was ready to tables. Although the list would break under racing stress. It include a dozen or more preseven became necessary at idents, perhaps one of his fatimes to add ballast to his For- vorites involved a dinner mula One cars in order for interview (one of many) with them to achieve the category’s President Lyndon Johnson minimum weight require- and his wife, Lady Bird. ment. Then the added ballast Having a serious heart conwould be placed in the car in dition, President Johnson places where it would provide would sometimes do his interthe best weight distribution for views while clad in a white a specific racetrack. robe and little else. Further, he The result was an F-1 race was occasionally known to get car, which could in its day, run excited, gesticulate wildly with off and hide from all but the his arms, and reveal considerfastest of the other cars. And ably more than just his politiwhen Chaplin hired Jim Clark cal opinion. It then was up to to be his top driver, determin- the first lady to get his attening the winner was only a mat- tion, calm him down, and ter of finding out if Clark’s car make sure that only his politiwould break down. (During cal positions were bared. Not the 1965 Indianapolis 500 race, only that, she had to try to I was seated trackside, directly keep him from sneaking a opposite the pit area, when forkfull of food (that Johnson’s Jim Clark won the race driving diet didn’t allow) from a guest’s a modified Lotus F-1 car pow- plate when Lady Bird wasn’t ered by a Ford engine.) looking. Getting back to Cronkite’s The following is a reasonracing career, he would at ably accurate account of the times drive his super light memorable interview. At the Lotus Club Eleven so hard in time, Cronkite and a woman corners, that the inside rear news person had been diswheel would lift off the cussing various matters with ground. When Cronkite’s the president. At about eight unique racing technique be- o’clock the President’s phone came widely known among in his living room rang, and racing families, Betsy Cronkite Johnson’s end of the conversa(as would any concerned wife) tion went something like this. managed to put the quietus on “Yes, Bird. Yes, Bird. I’m Walter’s passion for fast cars, talking with some folks here, and he began to look else- and I’ll be up in just a minute.” where for a livelihood. At eight-thirty, the phone rang As time passed, Cronkite again, and something similar returned to mass communica- was again exchanged over the tions, eventually becoming phone. Roughly, the same
thing was repeated at nine o’clock. At nine-thirty, the phone rang again, but this time Johnson said, “ Bird, Walter Cronkite and Liz (her only name given) are here. I’m going to bring them up for dinner.” Cronkite and Lady Bird had known and liked each other for decades, going all the way back to their days of working on the student newspaper at the University of Texas. But Lady Bird’s patience, as would soon be made abundantly clear, was just about exhausted. When she “greeted” Cronkite and Liz, Lady Bird was clad in a robe, curlers under a net, and house slippers. The newsmens’ less than sumptuous repast had been sitting out on a hastily set-up table for what appeared to be a considerable time. The parts of the meal that were supposed to be hot, were cold. And the parts of the meal that were supposed to be cold, had become tepid. An embarrassed waiter offered to warm or cool the parts of the meals that needed it, but Lady Bird sternly advised him that such action was entirely un-necessary. Although President Johnson had just moments before been easy going, and vocally jovial and entertaining, he obviously knew when it was best to keep his politically adept mouth shut. Thus it becomes obvious that at times, even a First Couple will have its testy moments. To be continued
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by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Nitrogen Fertilizer Needs for Soybeans Soybeans are a legume crop that have the ability to fix their own nitrogen. Sometimes you will hear people say that soybeans need no nitrogen fertilizer. That may or may not be the case. Kansas State Research and Extension agronomists provide some guidelines for meeting the nitrogen needs for a soybeans crop. A 40bushel per acre soybean crop will remove approximately 130 lbs/acre of nitrogen in the grain. Under normal conditions, soybeans need no nitrogen fertilizer as the nodule bacteria will fix sufficient nitrogen for optimum growth. If soybeans have been grown recently on the land and were well nodulated, re-inoculation is probably not necessary. However, if there is any question about the abundance of nodule-forming bacteria in the soil, or if the land has no history of soybean production, inoculation of the soybean seed is recommended. Usually, the soybean
seed is ordered from the seed company with inoculation bacteria pre-applied. If inoculation is done on the farm, care should be taken with the inoculant and label recommendations should be followed to ensure the bacteria remains viable. Applying a Nitrogen Starter Fertilizer Nodulation on the roots usually begins at about the second trifoliate leaf stage. Before that time the plant relies on soil nitrogen levels to get established and for early growth. If soil test nitrogen levels are low, say under 10 lbs./acre nitrogen, a starter or pre-plant application of nitrogen should be considered. Ten to 20 pounds per acre of a nitrogen fertilizer will be sufficient. Also, K-state agronomists recommend an early-application of nitrogen if soybeans are being planted into soil where a
From left to right are Tobias Grubbs, Clayton Grubbs, Soe Lin Heger and Carter McClure performing a humorous “dance” at the Businessmen’s Dinner. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.
Tobias Grubbs is one of many 4-H members to perform in front a sizeable crowd at the annual 4-H Businessmen’s dinner. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.
large amount of wheat straw has been freshly incorporated into the soil. The wheat straw causes a temporary tie-up of nitrogen by microorganisms decomposing the straw. The same 10 to 20 pounds per acre of nitrogen as mentioned above would be recommended at or before planting. Top-Dressing High-Yielding Soybeans Research has shown that under high-yield conditions (greater than 60 bushel per acre) an application of 20 to 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre at the R-3 growth stage (beginning pod set) may give a yield boost of 5 to 10 percent. Yield responses may vary depending on the level of soil fertility. Under irrigation, this application of nitrogen would typically be applied through the sprinkler. K-state Research and Extension produces a newly revised Soybean Production Handbook C449 that is available in the Extension Office or online to be downloaded. Up-Coming K-State Extension Events Tractor Safety Training: Saturday, May 5, Dodge City Community College, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tractor Safety Training: May 22, Scott Community High School Annex, Scott City, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tractor Safety Training: June 14, Haskell County Extension Office, Sublette, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lindy McClure presents her reading while Emma McClure, 4-H Council President and Master of Ceremony for the event, holds her mic. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.
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History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, May 8, 2008 Emergency Responder Corporal Courtney Leslie, from the Hugoton Police Department, recently completed Homeland Security training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CPD) located in Anneston, Al. The CDP is operated by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility in the nation. Thursday, May 11, 1978 Sometime during Tuesday night, the Gamble Store was robbed for a second time in less than a month. Thieves
made off with televisions, guns, stereos, speakers and coolers. Entry was gained through a vent in the roof of the south building. Robbers dropped down onto the couch and chair sets. Stolen items were removed through the back door. Thursday, May 8, 1958 The skeleton that was found on the bank of the Cimarron River is said to be that of a male American Indian, approximately 5’6” tall. The skeleton was located by Larry Cavner and Lloyd Dixon who were exploring along the river. It was estimated to be too old to be of legal interest.
This is another photo of the 1944 fire, brought in to the Hugoton Hermes by Donna Sutton in 1998. The large shop and storage room of the Hugoton Auto Co. was destroyed, including several thousand dollars worth of equipment, tools, exchange motors and replacement parts. The Colliers Ready to Wear business was
Friday, April 29, 1938 The derrick belonging to the Kuhn Brothers Drilling Co. on the John Burrows farm south of Hugoton was blown over during the wind storm Tuesday afternoon. The crew started to move the derrick last week, and had reached about the halfway mark, when the wind and dust forced them to abandon the project temporarily until the weather settled. The derrick was looped and tied down with guy ropes, just in case the wind did come up. The Tuesday wind was too strong to hold the derrick from tipping. Friday, August 27, 1920 The Hugoton Power and
located in a room in the northwest corner of the Hugoton Auto Co. building and was a total loss. In this picture you are looking north, down Main Street, from where the stop light is now located. Taken from the May 7, 1998 issue of the Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
Memories from yesteryear
Light Plant is almost completed. The light lines are finished and the water lines are almost all in. When a few more parts for the engines at the power house arrive and are installed, the plant will be in operation. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
Bessie Leonard donated this photo to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum of the last students and teacher at Maple Leaf School. In the back row are Dixie Kagarice, Stella Kinser and teacher Gladys Wheatley. In the second row are LaVeta Wulfmeyer and Marilou Peachey. In the front row are John Peachey, Karen Peachey, Annette Kagarice and Barbara Phifer. Photo courtesy of Museum Curator Stanley McGill.
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 3, 2018) 1t City of Hugoton Water Quality Report (Covers Calendar Year 2017) This pamphlet lists water quality information for the City of Hugoton for calendar year 2016. It includes limited details on the source and quality parameters and how our water compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. It’s important that customers be aware of the efforts that are made continually to improve their water system. To learn more, please attend any of the regularly scheduled meetings that are held on the first Monday after the 4th day of the month at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office, 631 S. Main. For more information, please contact Roy Jackson at 620-5448531. The water source for the City of Hugoton is from seven water wells pumping from the Ogallala Aquifer. The water is treated to remove contaminants. A disinfectant is also added to protect the water supply against microbial contaminants. A message from EPA To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The city treats water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include
rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment may include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such agriculture and residential uses. • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for thirty seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. • Total Coliform Rule (TCR): Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. During 2017, the utility collected two samples per month. Water Quality Data
The table lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2017 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31, 2017. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The bottom line is that the water that is provided to you is safe. Terms & Abbreviations • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using best available treatment technology. • Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL. • Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements. • Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): Highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water; there is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. • Non-Detects (ND): Lab analysis indicates the contaminant is not present. • Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) • Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (μg/l) • Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): A measure of the radioactivity in water. • Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): Measure of radiation absorbed by the body. • Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly. • Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for ground water systems. • Running Annual Average (RAA): Average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs.
Testing Results for CITY OF HUGOTON The City of Hugoton had no violations of drinking water regulations in 2017. Some of the testing results are more than one year old due to the monitoring schedules.
The Hull family battle the mountains during their trip to Oregon. They pulled a covered wagon over the mountains in 1927. Taken from The Hull Family by Blenn (Hull, Hobbs) Esser Our father, Franklin Hays Hull, homesteaded near Dermot, north of the Cimarron River in 1906 along with several other families. Our folks built a two-room halfdugout with an anteroom in front with a wood floor. Everyone drilled wells and put up windmills. The ground had to be farmed each year, and one had to live on the claim seven months out of the year for five years. Papa always planted some crop and laid it in in time to make the wheat harvest, so we would have money to live on through the winter. In the winter, Papa and other neighbor men freighted from Syracuse, probably over fifty miles north on the main line of the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1911, Papa traded a team of horses, a wagon and $200 for a relinquishment just south of the Cimarron River on the Morton and Stevens County lines, south
the History of Stevens County and Its People, published in 1979.
of Dermot. The morning of March 3, 1913, we headed for the new homestead and arrived after dark to find the two-room dugout was full of tumbleweeds and all the windows broken out. Papa unloaded the cook stove and made a fire. We went to bed without supper, all sleeping on one bed crosswise. The men finally got the house back in shape for the rest of the family. We didn’t go to school that fall, as Papa found out we were in the Richfield School District, about fifteen miles northwest. About a year later, Richfield decided to pay our tuition and let us go to school at Pleasant Valley, three miles away. Every summer the river usually flooded, and we could hear it roaring from our house. We would go down to see the various kinds of debris, including livestock, floating down the river. After any amount of rain, the quicksand would be
very dangerous. We bought a new Model T Ford in 1922. Papa and a friend went to cross the river and they drove right into the quicksand. They had to rush to Grandpa Christopher’s for a block and tackle. It was after dark when they got it pulled out. In 1927, the folks bought their second new Dodge car. They traveled to the West Coast and rented a fruit ranch in Oregon. They moved back to the farm in the spring of 1928. In 1946, Russell Hull was killed in a mining accident in Colorado, leaving wife Beth and two small sons, Russell D. Jr. and Duane. Beth later died in childbirth, leaving a new baby daughter Russellen. Hattie and Roy Perry took Duane and Russell Jr. into their home and raised them to manhood. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People,” published in 1979.
Regulated Contaminants ARSENIC BARIUM CHROMIUM FLUORIDE
Collection Highest Date Value 11/21/2016 2.8 2/23/2016 0.025 11/21/2016 6.2 2/23/2016 0.45
NITRATE SELENIUM
11/7/2017 2/23/2016
Range (low/high) 1.8-2.8 0.02-0.025 4.1-6.2 0.34-0.45
6.7 11
3.4-6.7 6.9-11
Unit
MCl
MCLG
Typical Source
ppb 10 ppm 2 ppb 100 ppm 4
0 2 100 4
ppm ppb
10 50
Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from metal refineries Discharge from steel and pulp mills Natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth Runoff from fertilizer use Erosion of natural deposits
10 50
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from your health care provider. Disinfection Byproducts
Monitoring Period
Highest RAA
Range (high/low)
Unit
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source
2017
3
2.9
ppb
80
0
By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM Lead and Copper COPPER, FREE Radiological Contaminants COMBINED Radium (-226 & -228)
Monitoring Period 2014-2016
90th Percentile 0.16
Range
Unit
AL
0.043-0.19
ppm
1.3
Collection Date 7/10/17
Highest Value 0.7
Range (low/high) 0.7
Unit
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source
PCI/L
5
0
Erosion of natural deposits.
Secondary Contaminants-Non Health Based Contaminants-No Federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) Established ALKALINITY, TOTAL ALUMINUM CALCIUM CHLORIDE CONDUCTIVITY @ 25 C UMHOS/CM CORROSIVITY HARDNESS, TOTAL (AS CACO3) IRON MAGNESIUM MANGANESE PH POTASSIUM SILICA SODIUM SULFATE TDS ZINC
Sites Typical Source Over AL 0 Corrosion of household plumbing
Collection Date
Highest Value
Range (low/high)
Unit
SMCL
2/23/2016 11/21/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 11/21/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 11/21/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 2/23/2016 11/21/2016
190 0.033 79 60 910 0.41 360 2.5 39 0.035 7.9 4.9 29 56 170 570 0.069
160-190 0.033 69-79 17-60 690-910 0.19-0.41 270-360 0.012-2.5 22-39 0.0027-0.035 7.7-7.9 3.6-4.9 26-29 45-56 150-170 450-570 0.0071-0.069
MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L UMHO/CM LANG MG/L MG/L MG/L MC/L PH MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L
300 0.05 200 250 1500 0 400 0.3 150 0.05 8.5 100 50 100 250 500 5
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Garden City Community College will host commencement Friday, May 4 Garden City Community College will host Commencement in Conestoga Arena at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex, Friday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. This will be the ninetyeighth College Class to graduate from Garden City Community College. Seating is on a first come/first serve basis. There will be seating available for physically limited guests. The GCCC ninetyeighth Commencement will be streamed live at GCCC TV on YouTube. The doors to Conestoga arena will be closed prior to the playing of the National Anthem, so early ar-
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rival is encouraged for guests. Overflow seating will be available in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Auditorium, where commencement activities may be observed via video service. Guest Speaker for the evening will be Dr. Blake Flanders who serves as President and CEO for the Kansas Board of Regents, which is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions. Prior to his current role, Blake served as the Vice President for Workforce Development for KBOR unty ns Co y Steve l Auxiliar ita Hosp
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and provided executive leadership for the Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority. He completed an associate degree at Colby Community College and his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction at Kansas State University. Blake and his wife Risa have three children and reside in Topeka. Distinguished Guest for the ninety-eighth Commencement will be Mr. Cecil O’Brate. Since 1948, O’Brate has been a
farmer, rancher, banker, business manager, developer, oilman, entrepreneur and local philanthropist. He spent the early years back in Kansas farming and ranching. In 1965, he embarked on a new challenge and purchased Palmer Manufacturing and Tank Company. When he purchased the company, Palmer's had two employees and manufactured tanks for the agriculture industry. When he sold the company in 2013, it had 215 employees and millions of dollars in annual sales. In
1984, O’Brate began investing in oil and gas ventures, which evolved into American Warrior, Inc., currently one of the largest independent oil and gas producers in the state of Kansas. Cecil and his wife Frances reside in Garden City and are proud parents of four boys, Patrick, Michael, Steve and Mark; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A capacity level audience is expected for the Class of 2018 commencement ceremony. As a safety precaution, in case of
inclement weather, attendees will directed to appropriate shelter. Once again, guests are encouraged to arrive early for seating, as doors close immediately prior to the National Anthem. Guests attending are encouraged to remain quiet during the ceremony out of respect for all speakers, graduates, and other attendees. No artificial noisemakers will be allowed during the proceedings, including horns, cowbells, etc. A family room will be available for your child/children who become restless.
Getting looped (or not) Rolla History from David Stout One of the characteristics of living in a small town like Rolla is being in the loop on just about everything that happens. I sorta’ touched on this subject before when I told the story about the Hugoton police stopping me for speeding and my folks knowing about it before I got home 20 minutes later1. Then again, in my article last week I wrote about the time Mom knew about my midnight skinny dip before I even got home that night, but I’d like to expand on this smalltown characteristic of being in on the loop just a bit. Not just anyone can breeze into the Rolla community, settle down, and immediately be in the loop. Naw, such folks are considered outsiders. They aren’t let in
on what’s happenin’ until they’ve been around for quite a spell. Take teachers, for example. They come and they go. It takes years before they will be allowed in on the down and dirties of Rolla’s undies. The first time I noticed this was the day after my grandpa’s death in 1961. Grandpa Ed Stout died on a Monday evening, but as was customary, his funeral wasn’t for another three days. The morning after his death, all of us Stout kids, including our cousins, went to school just like we normally did. Throughout the day various kids offered their condolences to us, condolences such as, “Sorry to hear about your grandpa.” The last activity of the day for Merlin and
Locals graduate from FHSU Local and area students are among the 840 students who completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the fall 2017 semester. From Rolla is John Michael Barrett with a Master of Science in education administration. From Moscow are Marcie Lynette Knoll with a Master of Science in counseling (school) and Tammy L.
Sutherland-Abbott with a Bachelor of General Studies (general business). The university conferred 246 graduate degrees (master’s and education specialists) and 594 undergraduate degrees. FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation.
Gas Capital Scholarship recipients announced The Gas Capital Scholarship Program has selected four seniors from a tencounty portion of the Hugoton Gas Field to receive a $750.00 scholarship. Two of the 2018 award recipients are Deana Guerrero and James Brennon Featherston, both
HHS seniors. Deana plans to study forensic science. She is the daughter of Jerry and Sabrina Guerrero. Brennon plans to study engineering. He is the son of Jayson and Jennifer Featherston.
me was basketball practice, but our hearts just weren’t in it, and Coach Huffman noticed our lack of enthusiasm and started riding us. We just took his criticism without protesting, but apparently later when we were all in the showers one of our teammates quietly informed Coach Huffman our grandpa had died the night before. In any case, Coach Huffman apologized to us, letting us know he hadn’t known about our grandpa’s death. No, of course he hadn’t. Even though he’d been coaching here at RHS for a couple of years, t’wasn’t long ‘nuff for him to be in the loop yet. He was still an outsider. A similar occurrence happened about two years later, again with a couple of coaches, but at least this time no one died. Like with Coach Huffman, these coaches were new, having been in Rolla for only a year or two. As before, the incident occurred during basketball practice. The coaches were Neill Hays and Ron Reed. What happened was this: Jerry Dannels had played hooky during the afternoon, but showed up in time for basketball practice. However, he’d been drinking during his “hooky time out”. He showed up sloshed, and his behavior was obnoxious. At least it was for those of us locals on the basketball team. Coaches Hays and Reed were blissfully unaware Jerry had played hooky during the afternoon. Furthermore, they were oblivious to his snockered state, allowing Jerry to practice basketball just like normal. It wasn’t long before
the rest of us sober ones began to express our displeasure, albeit by acting out behaviorally rather than saying anything explicitly. Just as Coach Huffman had noticed a change in our behaviors two years earlier, Coaches Hays and Reed noticed changes in us, but rather than ragging on the whole team, they separated out the most “expressive” one amongst us, and took him downstairs to the locker room for a little chat. The “Chosen One” was Gary Bane, or “Frog” as we all called him. And Frog enlightened the coaches. He let them in on the loop about the looped one in our midst. Frog let them know that the team was P.O.’d because the coaches were letting Jerry slide on by as if nothing had happened. And like Coach Huffman, they apologized to Gary for not having a clue about what was going on under their noses. Since I was never a Rolla outsider, I’m curious now and would like to know from those of you who moved to Rolla as outsiders, “How many years did it take before you began to feel like you were finally one of us, one of the ‘insiders?’” Ron, Temple, Lila, y’all have been there for over 50 years. You came to Rolla childless, but you had kids and raised your families in Rolla. Do you feel like you’re in the loop yet? Or was that courtesy extended only to your kids? 1 David Stout, “Rank has its privileges (but it still smells rank),” The Hugoton Hermes, vol. 130, #30, July 27, 2017, p. 6B.
Your Real ID documents may already be at DMV Wednesday, April 25, the Kansas Department of Revenue announced a new Web capability allowing Kansans to determine whether they have the required documents already on file to obtain a Real ID credential. This interactive portal allows Kansas residents to search by inputting their driver’s license number, in addition to their name and date of birth. Included in the search results is a line confirming whether or not they have the required documents for Real ID on file with their local driver’s license office. “This technology allows Kansans to check if they have the documents needed for Real ID before ever leaving the comfort of their homes,” Director of Vehicles David Harper said. “If they find they already brought the documents in the last time they renewed, there’s no need to bring them again.” Real ID is a federal law enhancing security standards for state issued identification. October 1, 2020, Real ID will be the required form of state identification needed to board a plane or enter a federal facility. In order to become Real ID compliant,
Kansas residents must bring proof of social security, such as an unlaminated social security card, or a paystub or W-2 with the full social security number displayed, into their local driver’s license office, as well as an original birth certificate or valid U.S. passport. Kansas began the internal process of implementing Real ID under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security in 2011. In the six years between the beginning of internal implementation and the rollout of the first Real ID card, over 600,000 Kansans brought in the documents that were required to obtain a Real ID, and copies were retained by the Division of Vehicles in anticipation of the launch. Since the launch in August 2017, the number of Kansans obtaining the federally compliant credential has steadily increased. To date, nearly 50 percent of state identification cards issued per month are Real ID compliant. Individuals can verify if they have the required Real ID documents already on file by going to: www.kdor.ks. g ov / A p p s / D L S t a t u s / s e cure/default.aspx.
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Elisha wins fourth at State! Elisha Staggers of Moscow took home two medals and some honorable mentions from the Kansas State 4-H Shooting Match April 28 in Garden City. Elisha participated in both the BB Gun and Air Rifle competitions in her age group. Elisha scored first place in the Junior BB Gun Prone position competition with a score of 98 out of 100 points and eight out of ten bullseyes. Because of that high score, she placed fourth overall in the Junior BB Gun competition.
KDWPT offers fishing tips
Elisha Staggers shows off the fourth place medal she earned at the State 4-H Shooting Match this past Saturday in Garden City.
In an age of information overload and ever-changing news, it can be frustrating to locate accurate information when you need it. This is especially true for anglers whose success can often hinge on getting the “right” information in a timely manner, because anyone who has ever wet a line knows: fish don’t wait for you. For a quick (and accurate) rundown of what you’ll need before hustling out to the water this fishing season, follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT)’s tips below. GRAB YOUR LICENSE There are a few things you should have before your first fishing trip, and number one, if you’re a resident age 16-74, or a nonresident age 16 and older, is a fishing license. There are several options for residents: a oneday license for $8.50, annual
FSA makes change to livestock indemnity program Starting April 30, agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity Program. In the event of disease, this change by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths
were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management. The committees may then use this certification to allow eligibility for producers on a caseby-case basis for LIP. “This change is part of USDA’s broader effort to better serve America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters through flexible and effective programs,” said Northey, who is in Texas today visiting with ranchers impacted by drought and wildfire. “America’s farmers feed our nation and much of the world, and throughout history they have known good
years and bad years. But when disaster strikes, USDA is ready to step in and help.” LIP provides benefits to agricultural producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government. Eligible weather events include earthquakes, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, storms, blizzard and flooding. Producers interested in LIP or other USDA disaster assistance programs should contact their local USDA service center.
Skyland Grain proudly announces the following Kansas high school students have been awarded Skyland Grain scholarships.
fishing license for $27.50, senior (age 65-74) annual fishing license for $15, or combination hunting/fishing license for $47.50. Nonresident anglers can purchase a one-day license for $14.50, five-day license for $27.50, annual fishing license for $52.50, or combination hunting/fishing license for $137.50. SIGN UP FOR AUTO-RENEW Your fishing license will be valid for 365 days from the day you purchase it, rather than the calendar year licenses of the past. So, why not keep that yearround coverage ongoing with KDWPT’s new auto-renew feature? When making your purchase online at ksoutdoors.com, simply click the “auto-renew” box next to your fishing license before finalizing your purchase. This way you can ensure you have a valid fishing license every year without another thought. You can also buy your license at more than 600 license vendors around the state. READ UP ON THE RULES Once you have a license, grab a copy of the 2018 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary. The 48-page pamphlet has all fishing regulations, of course, but you’ll also find color fish I.D. illustrations, as well as a listing of all reservoirs, state fishing lakes and community lakes with locations and special regulations. The regulation pamphlet should be in every angler’s tackle box. FISH SMART: FOLLOW THE DATA Another handy item no angler should be without is the 2018 Fishing Forecast, available at KDWPT offices and online at ksoutdoors.com. The forecast is assembled using survey data fisheries biologists gather while sampling fish populations in the lakes they manage each summer and fall. The forecast can help anglers find a lake that provides good fishing for the kind and size of fish they prefer. Every lake is different; one may provide high numbers of 12- to 15inch bass while another has fewer bass, but many that are 18 inches long or longer. Visit ksoutdoors.comor drop by your local sporting goods store and get your fishing necessities, so you’re ready!
Skyland plans business meeting Bailey Osborn
Colby Schweizer
Kingman High School Major: Animal Science Minor: Ag Business Will Attend: Pratt Community College
Stanton Co. High School Major: Business Administration Will Attend: Southwestern College
Jack Govert Kingman High School Major: Agricultural Engineering Will Attend: Kansas State University
Jaden Strohl
Jenna Fitzsimmons
Landon Studer
Cunningham High School Major: Agriculture Will Attend: Kansas State University
Cunningham High School Major: Biology/Animal Science Will Attend: Pratt Community College
Pratt High School Major: Secondary Education Minor: Ag Business Will Attend: Kansas State University
Paige DeWeese
Rhett Parker
Zach Wilson
Cunningham High School Major: Agribusiness Will Attend: Kansas State University
Elkhart High School Major: Precision Agriculture Will Attend: Cloud County Community College
Walsh High School Major: Agronomy Will Attend: Kansas State University
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Skyland Co-op, Inc., will convene first in Cunningham, temporarily adjourn, and then reconvene in Johnson. Cunningham. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Cunningham High School Gymnasium at 100 W. Fourth, Friday, May 18. Johnson. The regular business meeting will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. at the Stanton County Senior Center at 205 E. Weaver, Tuesday, May 22. Registration will be at the door at each location. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a meal to be served following the meeting. The regular order of business will be followed, including the presentation of the audited financial statements, the election of three Directors from the Western District, and one Director from the Eastern District and any other business that may be properly brought before the meeting. The terms for Clay Scott, Ken Keller and Fred Hefley in the Western District, as well as Kenny Bock in the Eastern District will expire. Todd Randolph and Casey Rushton have been nominated to run for Mr. Hefley’s position. Mr. Scott, Mr. Keller, and Mr. Bock are running unopposed. Your attendance and participation in the business of your cooperative is encouraged. Please plan to attend one of the meetings.
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Boys win first at home meet
Hugoton Eagles and Lady Eagles performed well at the home track meet Friday, April 27. Boys’ Results 100 meter dash 4 Jalen Rosales 11.81 200 meter dash 3 Joseph Sanchez 23.63 5 Carter Coziahr 24.01 400 meter dash 2 Mitchell Hamlin 50.86 800 meter run 2 Jacob Eckert 2:04.49 3 Jahaziel Garcia 2:04.63 4 Eric Perry 2:06.83 1600 meter run 3 Ethan Fox 4:47.60 3200 meter run 3 Abraham Garcia 10:14.33 4 Ethan Fox 10:26.48 4x100 meter relay 3 Jalen Rosales, Dawson Kerbow, Joseph Sanchez,
Mitchell Hamlin 44.38 4x400 meter relay 1 Dawson Kerbow, Jacob Eckert, Carter Coziahr, Mitchell Hamlin 3:28.55 4x800 meter relay 1 Jahaziel Garcia, Eric Perry, Abraham Garcia, Jacob 8:16.21 Eckert Long Jump 3 Mitchell Hamlin 20’3” Triple Jump 2 Colton Swinney 39’6” Discus 3 Angel Quezada 123’ 5” 4 Rodrigo Sanchez 122”3” Boys’ Team Place 1st Girls’ Results 200 meter dash 4 Ashley Escalera 29.25 800 meter run 1 Molly McClure 2:39.01 1600 meter run 3 Molly McClure 6:01.54
100 m hurdles 6 Abbey Goode 19.47 300 meter hurdles 4 Abbey Goode 53.24 4x100 meter relay 5 Shaylee Cox, Yaritza DeLaRosa, Ashley Escalera, Molly McClure 55.15 Discus 2 Angelica Bojorquez 86’3” Girls’ Team seventh place Coach Rod had this to say about his team, “We had a pretty decent day. The weather was great and kids performed really well. We had some improvements on marks. It was the second meet in a week so we may have been a bit tired from Monday. Right now we just want to stay healthy and get ready for the League and Regional meets.”
Leo Armendariz makes a run at the pole vault during Friday’s meet at home. Leo was unable to get a mark at this meet unfortunately, but his
personal best was 10’0” at Scott City April 17. Keep up the good work Leo!
Angelica Bojorquez prepares to launch the discus at the home meet. She finished second with a throw of 86’3”. HHS senior Mitchell Hamlin sprints ahead of the competition during Hugoton’s home meet last Friday. Hamlin finished first with the 4x400 meter relay, second in the 400 meter dash, third with the 4x100 meter relay and third in the triple jump.
Carter Coziahr and Joseph Sanchez race for the finish line in the 200 meter dash. Carter ended up fifth with a time of 24.01 seconds, and Joseph finished third, with a time of 23.63 seconds. Way to go!
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Girls split against Colby in League play
"Say Hey" Milly Mays McClure hammers one of her two inthe-park homeruns on the day against Colby.
Monday, April 23, the Lady Eagles traveled to Colby for League play against a team who was a lot tougher than their record showed. The Lady Eagles had a slow start and dropped their first game, but picked it up and won game two, splitting the double header. The Lady Eagles moved to 11 and 3 on the season and 4 and 2 in League play. In game one, the Lady Eagles’ defense was lit up right from the start, after Colby’s hot bats torched Hugoton for seven runs in the first and five more in the second inning. Hugoton had to switch in Millyzient McClure at the mound to help throw off the Colby bats’ timing. Hugoton went on to lose game one 14-2. The Lady Eagles woke up in the second game. The game looked like a defensive battle, as both teams exchanged a couple scoreless
innings. The Lady Eagles’ Ace Meaghan McClure found her command and held off the Colby batters. The Lady Eagles backed up their pitcher with some good defense. The score stayed close for the majority of the game. The Lady Eagles used a big sixth inning to open their lead to go up 8-2. However, Colby made the game interesting in the last inning as they cut the lead to two and loaded the bases. Meaghan McClure struck out the final batter to pick up the big win. The Lady Eagles’ offense was led by the McClure sisters as Meaghan collected three RBIs in the second game off of three of four hitting, and Millyzient had two in-the-park homeruns on the day to go with three for five hitting and four RBIs. Britta Beesley also collected three hits on the day and an RBI. Meaghan McClure
struck out seven batters for the day. “I think in the first game we seemed to be sluggish and let them really do what they wanted. We got behind early and never really battled back. I was proud that they woke up in game two and really fought a hard battle, which is what we are going to need for Scott City and Ulysses coming up. Some of the girls are now hitting and Ashlyn Schechter really bailed us out with some big catches late in game two. If the girls can play like that and clean up errors, I can’t see why we cannot win League,” said Coach Tommy McClure. Hugoton now is currently tied in second in League and second in Regional standings. They play Scott City Friday night, which is also Senior Night, and Ulysses next week.
Meaghan “Megatron” McClure winds up to throw a strike against a Colby batter. Meaghan struck out seven batters throughout the day’s two games.
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The Lady Eagles played Lakin Monday night in their last non-League play of the season. The Lady Eagles, sitting on an 11 and 3 mark coming in, were trying to keep pace with Kingman in Regional standings. The Lady Eagles made quick work of a struggling Lakin team - facing injuries and growing pains - in a muchneeded sweeping HHS victory. In game one, Meaghan McClure pitched a five-inning no hitter and struck out ten batters. The first eight she faced all went down swinging. The Lady Eagles then run-ruled Lakin in the fifth, after Jayden Korf doubled in two runs to put the score 11-0. In game two, the Lady Eagles picked up right where they left off and played four innings before the game was called again due to the run rule. The highlight of the
game was an in-the-park homerun from Yesica Calleja, who hammered the ball in to center, driving in two runs. Millyzient McClure collected three hits, two RBIs, and five steals in the sweep. Jayden Korf led the team in RBIs, driving in three of the team’s 11 for the day. Meaghan McClure struck out 17 batters in both games, putting her over the hundred mark for the season. “It was a good night to get some work in for the girls and iron out some of the kinks before Scott and Ulysses.” Coach McClure commented, “We needed to this to give us, hopefully, the boost we need to play for a chance at League Champs and maybe secure a top seed in our Regionals.” Hugoton plays Scott City for Senior Night then travel to Ulysses for the last regular season games Tuesday.
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HMS athletes dominate at home meet Friday was Hugoton's first all day track meet here at home. It was a great day to compete. Here are the placers and team results. Both seventh grade boys’ and girls’ teams placed first, while both eighth grade teams placed second. Seventh Grade Girls’ Results 100 meter dash Mikyn Hamlin 1 Kenzie Garza 2 Gulienne Salazar 3 200 meter dash Mikyn Hamlin 1 Sheyla Escabar 2 400 meter dash Summya Adigun 1 Gianna Vos 2 Allison Goode 3
Breckyn Haar wins second at the home meet last Friday with a jump of 12’5.25”.
1600 meter run Martha Saladana 2 3200 meter run Gianna Vos 1 Tala Eckert 2 100 meter hurdles Tala Eckert 1 Claudia Clark 3 200 meter hurdles Tala Eckert 1 Claudia Clark 2 Allison Goode 3 4x100 meter relay 1 Summya Adigun, Kenzie Garza, Mikyn Hamlin, Julienne Salazar 4x200 meter relay 2 Brisa Farmer, Angelica Rivera, Julienne Salazar, Marrine Williams 4x400 meter relay 2 Summya Adigun, Kenzie Garza, Martha Saldana, Gianna Vos High Jump Giannna Vos 1 Long jump Mikyn Hamlin 2 Triple Jump Summya Adigun 1 Kenzie Garza 2 Discus Allison Goode 2 Boys’ Results 100 meter dash Santiago Macias 2 400 meter dash Santiago Macias 1 Angel Ribera 3 800 meter run Christian Farmer 1 Christian Gomez 2 1600 meter run Christian Gomez 1 Luis Cruz 3 3200 meter run Luis Cruz 1
Tommy McClure 2 100 meter hurdles Angel Ribera 1 200 meter hurdles Angel Ribera 2 4x100 meter relay 2 Christian Farmer, Santiago Macias, Clay Mecklenburg, Adam Mendoza 4x400 meter relay 2 Luis Cruz, Christian Farmer, Zevin Littell, Adam Mendoza High Jump Adam Mendoza 1 Long Jump Santiago Macias 1 Adam Mendoza 2 Eighth Grade Girls’ Results 100 meter dash Rylee King 3 200 meter dash Heidi Bogan 1 400 meter dash Breckyn Haar 1 Ivonne Chavez 2 1600 meter run Jaelynn Kelley 1 3200 meter run Grace Dillinger 1 100 meter hurdles Brooke Topliss 3 4x100 meter relay 2 Heidi Bogan, Ivonne Chavez, Rylee King, Cami Maravilla 4x400 meter relay 2 Heidi Bogan, Ivonne Chavez, Breckyn Haar, Cami Maravilla Long jump Heidi Bogan 1 Breckyn Haar 2 Triple Jump Breckyn Haar 1 Shot Put Taylor Grubbs 1 Discus
Tayor Grubbs 1 Ella Martin 2 Olivia Flores 3 Boys’ Results 100 meter dash Erik Tinoco 2 Aaron Quevedo 3 400 meter dash Fray McDaniels 2 1600 meter run Fray McDaniels 3 100 meter hurdles Ashton Burrows 1 200 meter hurdles Ashton Burrows 1 Isaac Marioni 2 4x100 meter relay 1 Ashton Burrows, Cade Mecklenburg, Aaron Quevedo, Erik Tinoco 4x400 meter relay 2 Ashton Burrows, Fray McDaniels, Cade Mecklenburg, Coy Nix High Jump Fray McDaniels 2 Isaac Marioni 3 Long Jump Aaron Quevedo 1 Erik Tinoco 3 Triple Jump Aaron Quevedo 1 Coy Nix 2 Deveron Yarbrough 3 Coach Ferguson commented, "What a beautiful day for a track meet. Our middle school kids performed very well at our one and only Hugoton Meet. Not only did we do well as individuals, but we also did extremely well as a team. I continue to be amazed at how hard these kids work and how much they have improved."
Ashton Burrows soars over the hurdles during last week’s home meet. He sailed to a first place finish in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.67 seconds.
Eagle tracksters travel to Ulysses meet Hugoton Middle School traveled to Ulysses for the Day Cutting Invitational. Hugoton prevailed through the tough wind to come home with some medals. Seventh Grade Girls’ Results High Jump Gianna Vos 3 Triple Jump
Summya Adigun 1 3200 meter run Gianna Vos 3 100 meter dash Mikyn Hamlin 1 4x100 meter relay 2 Summya Adigun, Kenzie Garza, Mikyn Hamlin, Julienne Salazar 200 meter hurdles Claudia Clark 2
Summya Adigun jumps for first in the seventh grade triple jump event. She finished with a measurement of 29’10.75”.
Will Barker heaves the shot put during the meet at Ulysses Monday afternoon. Will threw 30’0.5” for the eighth grade Eagles.
200 meter dash Mikyn Hamlin 1 4x400 meter relay 2 Summya Adigun, Kenzie Garza, Martha Saldana, Gianna Vos Seventh Grade Girls Tie Third Place Boys’ Results Long Jump Santiago Macias 1 3200 meter run Luis Cruz 1 1600 meter run Luis Cruz 2 Christian Gomez 3 4x100 meter relay 2 Christian Farmer, Santiago Macias, Clay Mecklenburg, Adam Mendoza 400 meter dash Santiago Macias 2 800 medley 2 Christian Gomez, Zackary Zambrano, Christian Farmer, Clay Mecklenburg 800 meter dash Christian Farmer 2 4x400 meter relay 2 Luis Cruz, Christian Farmer, Zevin Littell, Adam Mendoza Seventh Grade Boys Third Place Eighth Grade Girls’ Results Long Jump Heidi Bogan 3 100 meter dash Rylee King 3 4x100 meter relay 1 Heidi Bogan, Ivonne Chavez, Rylee King, Cami Maravilla
HMS eighth grader Fray McDaniels shows off his medals after placing first in the high jump, 1600 meter run, and 4x400 meter relay and third place in the 400 meter dash at the Meade track meet.
200 meter dash Heidi Bogan 3 4x400 meter relay 3 Heidi Bogan, Ivonne Chavez, Breckyn Haar, Cami Maravilla Eighth Grade Girls Fifth Place Boys’ Results Long Jump Aaron Quevedo 2 100 meter hurdles 1 Ashton Burrows 100 meter dash Aaron Quevedo 2 Erik Tinoco 3 1600 meter run Fray McDaniels 2 4x100 meter relay 3 Ashton Burrows, Cade Mecklenburg, Aaron Quevedo, Erik Tinoco 400 meter dash Cade Mecklenburg 3 200 meter hurdles Ashton Burrows 1 4x400 meter relay 2 Ashton Burrows, Fray McDaniels, Cade Mecklenburg, Coy Nix Eighth Grade Boys Fourth Place "We fought through the wind all day and ending up bringing home lots of medals. Now we know what the competition is going to be like for the League Meet next week. I'm hoping for many PRs (personal records) and for the kids to score a lot of team points,” said Coach Ferguson.
Rylee King runs for the finish line during the 4x100 meter relay. Teammates on the relay include Heidi Bogan, Ivonne Chavz and Cami Maravilla. The girls ran a time of 57.52 seconds.
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Four compete at State music Gail Dale took four musicians to the State music festival over the weekend. They all left Friday and performed Saturday morning. Alexis Hastey took a trumpet solo and received a I rating. She also participated in the Senior Girls’ trio along with
Adriana Salcedo and Monica Gonzalez and they received a I rating. Axel Granillo took an xylophone solo and received a II rating. Monica Gonzalez’s clarinet solo received a II rating. Congrats to these talented musicians!
Music students participate in the State Music Festival. Pictured are left to right Monica Gonzalez, Gail Dale, Axel Granillo, Alexis Hastey and Adriana Salcedo. Photo courtesy of Gail Dale.
The Moscow lunch ladies set up a wonderful senior choice lunch Friday for graduating students. Photos courtesy of Shelly Stuckey.
Music students have some fun after their performance at the State music festival. Photo courtesy of Gail Dale.
Community Calendar Thursday, May 3 High School Awards Banquet, 6:30 p.m. Last Day for REAL Friday, May 4 High School Track at Bucklin, 3:00 p.m. Senior Graduation Pictures, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 6 High School Graduation, 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 7 Kindergarten Graduation,
6:30 p.m. No REAL Tuesday, May 8 Baseball at Home versus Minneola, 4:00 p.m. No REAL Wednesday, May 9 Junior High/High School Track at Rolla, 10:00 a.m. Grade School Music and Awards Program followed by Junior High Awards Program, 6:30 p.m.
The lunch is enjoyed by the high school seniors. The seniors picked what the lunch ladies would serve. Photo courtesy of Shelly Stuckey.
MHS seniors choose tasty lunch
The lovely lunch ladies of the Moscow school cafeteria hosted a senior choice lunch Friday. The senior class of 2018 got to pick what was served for lunch and they chose chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob and cheesecake for dessert. The ladies
decorated the table the seniors sat at with balloons and a special cupcake topped with a graduation cap at each place. The seniors were super appreciative of the ladies and all the meals they have served them over their years in school.
Moscow splits with Spearville The high school baseball team hosted Spearville at home Monday splitting the games with Moscow winning
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Tracksters compete at Hugoton The high school track team traveled to Hugoton Friday for their meet. This week, due to some other scheduling conflicts, the coaches only took a boys’ team of Jaylen Mendez, Bryan Erives, Axel Granillo,
MHS Wildcats win at Satanta track meet The high school track traveled to Satanta and South Gray recently. Results from Satanta were Adan Granillo - third triple jump; Trenton Kennedy - fifth triple jump; Axel Granillo first discus, second 400 meter, and first 200 meter; Jesus Gallegos - third shot; Jaylen Mendez - second 110 meter high hurdles, first 300 meter hurdles, and fourth 100 meter; Bryan Erives fifth 1600 meter, and sixth
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Jesus Gallegos, Luis Jimenez and Trenton Kennedy. Those placing in their events were Jaylen Mendez second- 110 meter high hurdles, Axel Granillo first in discus and Jesus Gallegos third in shot put.
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RHS musicians participate in State competitions Deserae Schwindt on mallets each received a II rating. The percussion ensemble, which consists of the entire Rolla High School band, received a I rating. The brass quartet with Allyson Norton, Melanie Norton, Alexandra Hart and Angelina Fosdick, received a I rating. The saxophone trio with Ethan Garcia, Castor Hernandez and Corny Loewen received a I rating. Alexandra Hart earned a I rating for her mallets. The woodwind trio with Paige Classen, Aspen Sohm and Audra Langley brought home the final I rating of the
Light family welcomes James Andrew Merker It’s a new addition to the Merker family in Amarillo! James Andrew Merker was born April 18, 2018. He weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. His loving parents are Andrew and Kelsey (Light) Merker. His proud maternal grandparents are Courtney and Karen Light of Rolla. Maternal great-grandparents are James and Mary Frances Light, also of Rolla, (Little James was named for Great-Grandpa Light) and Lois Browne (and Eugene Browne, deceased, and Pearla Browne, deceased). Paternal grandparents are Kirk and Judy Merker of Amarillo. Paternal great grandparents are Troy and
James Andrew Merker Photo courtesy of Karen Light. Ola Faye Hunt. Congratulations and welcome to the world, James Andrew! You were loved before you were born and will continue to be much loved!
Year-end school activities planned The school year is winding down quickly and with the end of the year comes the flurry of end of year activities. The junior high and high school spring concert will be Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the new gym. This will be director Sam Eiland’s last spring concert, as he plans to retire at the end of the school year. Come and watch his stellar last concert. Awards Night for junior high and high school will be Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. Eighth grade and senior graduation is slated for Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the old gym. The final day for classes will be Wednesday, May 16 and Play Day will take place Thursday, May 17. The traditional potluck lunch will follow Play Day at noon in the multipurpose room. Bring two or three of your favorite dishes to share. Plates, drinks and eating utensils
Castor Hernandez and Aaron Apelu show a successful handoff at the South Gray meet April 23. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
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Daniel Weatherly jumps high for first place. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
day. Congratulations to Mr. Sam Eiland and Mrs. Sherry Kelling for their excellent tutelage of these aspiring musicians. Rolla will miss both instructors next year. If anyone is interested in hearing the band and vocal students, come to the school Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. for the spring concert. You won't want to miss it!
Written by Rolla High School junior Jourdan Riley Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26, a team of Rolla students, one teacher and two school board members traveled to the state capitol to speak about school funding. The state has cut $140,000 of our budget, but larger schools will gain. Senator John Doll, who represents our district, was not the most polite man we met with. He gave us a hopeless feeling that we wouldn’t be able to continue any farther; however, meeting with a few other senators, we gained our hope back realizing that there were other people who believed in us and would do everything in their power to help us. We learned new things every second we were there, and we knew that we wouldn’t give up on Rolla no matter what we faced. The trip overall was a success, and even though full forces can’t be taken to completely fix this problem, we have senators and representatives all over Kansas doing their best to benefit us and other rural schools.
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The Rural Schools Matter team took their questions straight to the top, meeting with senators and representatives in Kansas. Pictured left to right are John Barrett, Vanessa Reza, Tre Tre Cooper, Jourdan Riley and Alexis Garcia. Photo courtesy of Courtney Reza.
Senator John Doll traveled to Rolla Monday, April 23 at the request of some ambitious Rolla students. Mr. John Barrett, high school social sciences teacher, took the opportunity to teach his senior government class about some of the intricacies of politics. Needless to say, the students learned quite a lot.
Teacher requests help to offer seating choices for students By Jessie Slaughter My students need flexible seating to have choice and control in the classroom. I teach a small group of first and second grade students in a rural area in Kansas. My students are full of life and ready to learn every day that they walk through my door. Every child has their own capabilities, strengths and talents; sometimes all it takes is a little motivation. My class consists of 12 students who inherently care for one another and continually make an effort to thrive for greatness. I would describe my students as curious, enthusiastic, and eager to immerse themselves in any kind of new challenge. I am lucky and thankful to have a group of students each year who are excited and ready to learn. My Project Flexible seating gives students a choice. By giving them a choice, this will make the students take charge of
Jonathan Cruz cruises to a second place win in the hurdles. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
their learning and produce their best work. Depending on the subject area we are in, the students will go to the seating that best fits that time. Whether this be sitting on the floor with a clipboard and a wobble cushion focusing on writing, reading a book while bouncing on the ball chairs, or independently working on math while on a wobble chair. Making sure students are comfortable will motivate and engage their learning. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work. I hope that additional seating will help us grow even more. If you would like to consider helping with this project, please call the elementary at 620-593-4731 and ask for Miss Slaughter.
Cacee Milburn throws high and far at South Gray while Magaly Cortes waits her turn. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
RHS track meet results are announced Rolla hosted a high school track meet Thursday, April 12. Aaron Apelu placed second in shot and fourth in both discus and javelin. Daniel Weatherly placed first in high jump with a jump of 5’06”. Jonathan Cruz placed second in both the 100 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles. The 4x100 meter relay team with Carson Milburn, Alex Langley, Daniel Weatherly and Eduardo Quezada placed first with a time of 48.7 seconds. The third place team consisted of Aaron Apelu, Alonzo Martinez, Castor Hernandez and Javier Torres. The 4x400 meter relay
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The Rolla High School band - percussion ensemble - receives a I rating in the State music competition.
Music moves everyone and Saturday, April 28, the Rolla High School music program was in Hesston to participate in the State music competition. Alexandra Hart was the first event of the day with her trumpet solo. She received a II rating. Paige Claassen was next with her clarinet solo and she also received a II rating. Deserae Schwindt received a II rating for her vocal solo. Paige also sang a vocal solo which received a I rating. Melanie Norton received a II rating on her vocal solo. The Girls Ensemble and
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team with Garrette Hinds, Javier, Monte Fosdick and Gavin LaRue placed second. Carson Milburn placed fourth in long jump and Alonzo Martinez placed fourth in triple jump. The girls’ team was equally impressive with two team members earning four golds for the day. Allyson Norton placed first in discus with her throw of 86’05”, shot with a throw of 30’06” and javelin with a throw of 70’07”. Alexandra Hart placed first in high jump, with her school record breaking jump of 5’9”. She also placed first in 100 hurdles with a time of 17.55 and first in triple jump
with a jump of 30’11.75”. Allyson and Alexandra joined forces with Tre Tre Cooper and Melanie Norton win first in the 4x100 meter relay, with a time of 55.36 seconds. TreTre Cooper won second in the 200 meter with a time of 28.69 seconds and second in the 100 meter with a time of 13.65 seconds. Kaberlin Hull brought home third in the 100 meter hurdles. Melanie Norton earned third in triple jump. Magaly Cortes, Lupita Ruelas, Tre Tre Cooper, and Melanie Norton earned second in the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 5:34.71. Congratulations to all!
Pictured in back left to right are Elijah Alberty, Omar Cortez and Natalie Villegas. In front are Alexa Kaiser, Brittanya Alberty, Tyson Apelu, Amiley Lewis, Alex Fierro, Alianis Soto, Abe Wiebe and Legion Collins. Photo courtesy of Jessie Slaughter.
Jayden Hanna receives scholarship The Gas Capital Scholarship Program has selected four seniors from a tencounty portion of the Hugoton Gas Field to receive a $750.00 scholarship. One of the 2018 award recipients is
Jayden Hanna, an Elkhart High School senior. She plans to study pre-veterinary medicine at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Jayden is the daughter of Cole and Becky Hanna.
Join USD 217 Monday to discuss next school year Community members, families, staff and students please plan to join the USD 217 staff in the multipurpose room Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. for fajitas. After dinner a discussion will take place
about the plans for the 20182019 school year. Staff members look forward to seeing you then! Everyone in the USD 217 community is welcome to attend!
Alexandra Hart brings home one of her golds in the triple jump. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
Allyson Norton throws the shot put for one of her gold medals. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
Carson Milburn, Alec Langley and Eduardo Quezada round the bend at Satanta’s track meet April 24. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 19, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE I. GRAVER, DECEASED Case No. 18-PR-14
in Kansas at the time of death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before May 14, 2018, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., of said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.
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STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Randall D. Graver, as surviving son and one of the heirs of Alice I. Graver, deceased, praying for the determination of the descent of all of the real estate described in the Petition and all other property owned by decedent
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Full-time position of Dietary Homemaker to join our team at Pioneer Manor The homemaker performs the duties of dining services, (including preparing breakfast, salad and dessert preparation, cleaning and santizing the household kitchen area, and assuring adequate stock of snacks for residents are available). As cook, the homemaker will prepare food for household meals, serving in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards and portion control using standardized recipes as directed by the menu. The homemaker assists with serving resident meals, snacks, and nourishments and facilitates activities for elders and the household that involve food preparation or other activities specific to the kitchen. Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511. PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 507 Northeast Avenue, Hugoton. Well cared for single level ranch, 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom. Large master suite, 2 car attached garage, fenced in backyard, covered patio, and sprinkler system. Call to schedule a showing at 316-323-8384. (1p18) -------------FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Call: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620-384-1101. (15c16) --------------HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) --------------FOR SALE: Bulls for sale. Red Angus and Black Angus 18-24 months old. 620-272-1775. (26c44)
GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 5, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 700 S. Harrison, Lots of New Things, Completely Full! --------------PROJECT HOPE GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, First Church of God, Donations Will Be Accepted Wednesday and Thursday, May 30-31 from 4:008:00 p.m. at the First Church of God. ---------------
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BRT Group, LLC proposes to construct a 310-foot overall height guyedtype telecommunications structure. The structure would be located off CC Road, Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas. The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style E lighting. BRT Group, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed telecommunications structure may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Ms. Bazzill can be reached at (770) 667-2040 ext. 111. Comments
must be received within 30 days. In addition, any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1,1307. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system or mailed to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 within 30 days of the date that this notice is published. Instruction for filing an online Request for Environmental Review can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalre quest. Refer to File No. A1099310 when submitting the request and to view the specific information about the proposed action. ECA Project No. U1493/ADK.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 3, 2018) 1t OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STEVENS COUNTY KANSAS Stevens County Zoning Regulations require the Official County Newspaper to publish a Statement and a Public Hearing Date for the following Conditional Land Use Permits. A Public Hearing Date of May 21st, 2018 at 10:00 am will be held in the County Commissioners room in the Stevens County Courthouse for one (1) conditional land use permit in Stevens County.
1. A Conditional Zoning Certificate was applied for and approved by the County Planning Commission for BRT Group LLC aka T-Mobile Communications. The application requests a change in land use from Agriculture to Commercial for the construction of a 300ft Communications Tower and supporting structures. The Stevens County Planning Commission has approved the above conditional land use changes thru email and telephone communications as of 4/24/2018. The Planning Commission has indicated the above changes to be of a positive interest in the welfare of Stevens County and the surrounding community. Vernon Anderson Zoning Administrator
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 26, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RHONDA THOMAS, DECEASED Case No. 2018 PR 15 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on April 19, 2018, in this Court by Alan Thomas, as an heir, legatee and devisee of the will and estate of Rhonda Thomas, deceased, and as executor named in her will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Rhonda Thomas,
dated May 27, 2015, and for informal administration, which is filed with the petition. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 21st day of May, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. Alan Thomas, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333
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609 S. Van Buren St. New Listing!! $95,000 402 S. Harrison St. Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of $69,500.00 storage and ready for a big family with its 5 Located on a corner lot with 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot & 3/4 Bathrooms, 1 Car Garage,& Partial with 2 car garage. Basement. You can most certainly make this home yours with some TLC.
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
NRCS would like to send a special Thank You! to our local ECDC and Elementary Schools: Tiffany Boxum, Elise Heger, Teachers, our partners: K-State Extension - Nancy Honig, Ron Honig, the Conservation District and our Earth Team Volunteers: Jamie Niehues, Andrea Nix, and Tina Mueller for your time and dedication to conservation and assistance with putting on the Earth Balloon event! We are so very grateful to have the opportunity to work with all of you! Hugoton Field Office - Natural Resources Conservation Service
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 3, 2018) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Charlia M. Garmon, deceased, CASE NO. 14-PR-25 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Joyce McBride, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Charlia M. Garmon, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be
paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Charlia M. Garmon, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before May 29, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. JOYCE MCBRIDE, Executor BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executor
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May is Beef Month Celebrate The Month With Lean Nutrient Rich Beef!
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INGREDIENTS 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 1/2 cup beer 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespons ketchup 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 slices frozen Texas Toast 2 spears pickled okra, sliced INSTRUCTIONS FOR BARBECUE CHIPOTLE BURGERS 1. To prepare barbecue sauce, combine beer, brown sugar, ketchup, chipotle peppers and Worcestershire sauce in saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until sauce is thickened; set aside. 2. Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. 3.
Meanwhile, prepare Texas Toast according to package directions. Cut each piece of toast in half. Cook's Tip: Fresh Texas toast, buttered, may be used instead of frozen product.
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For each sandwich, spread 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce over one toast half. Top with burger, another tablespoon sauce and okra slices. Close sandwich. Cook's Tip: Dill pickle chips or pickled jalapeĂąo peppers may be substituted for pickled okra.
Nutrition information per serving: 254 Calories; 15g Total Fat; 4g Saturated Fat; 8g Monounsaturated Fat; 75mg Cholesterol; 137mg Sodium; 8g Total carbohydrate; 24g Protein; 3.1mg Iron; 6.1mg Niacin; 0.6mg Vitamin B6; 85.7mg Choline; 2.1mcg Vitamin B12; 5.9mg Zinc; 18.7mcg Selenium; 4.8g Fiber. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Beef Checkoff Program
Jason Rios GENERAL MANAGER