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CodeRED alert system now active in Stevens County

HHS FFA members attend the Southwest District FFA Awards at Tribune. In front are Megan Newlon, Rebecca Johnson, Karina Rodriguez and Casle Heger. In back are David Barker, Jacob Bell, Hallie Wettstein, Emma McClure and Henry Beesley. Hugoton brought home 12 of the 35 awards given to all FFA chapters in southwest Kansas. Highlights were Southwest

Following a thorough evaluation and review of alerting systems, Stevens County has implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service provided by Ormond Beach, Fl.-based OnSolve, LLC. The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of the County’s emergency planning and communications outreach to both citizens and staff. The system sends telephone calls, text messages, emails and posts to Stars Megan Newlon and Henry Beesley. social media channels to District Proficiency awards went to Rebecca inform residents to better Johnson, Emma McCLure, Hallie Wettstein and protect life and property. Jacob Bell. State Degrees went to Mitchell CodeRED was selected for Hamlin, Caitlyn Kiley, Megan Newlon and its reliability and accuracy, Henry Beesley. Nationally, Hugoton has been as well as the system’s named the top FFA Chapter in southwest wide spread adoption Kansas! Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

Cub Scout Leader Felicia Moreland, Dust Bowl Riders’ LizAnn Shugart, Rotary’s Stetson Honig and Gary Gold, and Dr. Neira. Also present were Pete Rohleder and Ron Ferthing with Stanion, and Willie Nickson with Tantalus - automated meter reading system representatives. The council approved the minutes of April 9, 2018. They also reviewed and approved Municipal Judge Paula Sosa’s report for the month of April. LizAnn Shugart of the Dust Bowl Riders stopped by to ask permission to block off East Sixth Street

them to sign you up for the 2018 Super Mom Sweepstakes! Sons and daughters - if you haven’t picked up gifts for your beloved mother or grandmother, help is right around the corner literally! Stop into one of the following Hugoton

Be sure to check out the 2018 Rolla High School Graduates in the specially designed insert inside The Hermes this week.

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Commodities available May 22

Saturday, June 9, 2018 from noon until about 8:00 p.m. for their motorcycle rally. This will be the twenty-fourth annual Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally. The council voted to give permission to block the street for the rally. Stetson Honig and Gary Gold, representing the Rotary, asked the council for permission to use city water for the annual duck race planned for Park Day July 4. Permission was granted by the council. Cub Scout leader Felicia Moreland came by to discuss the formal flag

Commodities will be distributed at the VFW Hall, 300 S. Monroe in Hugoton, Tuesday, May 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge to participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Income eligibility guidelines are as follows: Household Size

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Register your favorite mother for Super Mom 2018 Mothers and grandmothers of Hugoton rejoice! Mother’s Day is upon you, and the best gifts to be had can be found right here in Stevens County! While your loved ones do all the errands for you while you rest and relax, remind

base of residential and business telephone numbers; however all residents living within Hugoton, Moscow and Stevens County limits are encouraged to visit

click on the CodeRED logo to enroll their contact information including cell phone numbers, text and email addresses. No one should automatically assume they are in the emergency contact database. Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for successfully locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals and issuing timely evacuations. Please register at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF15DF7801E2

City Council opts to ban fireworks due to drought The Hugoton City Council met for their regular session May 7, 2018 at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and councilmen Frankie Thomas, Dean Banker, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter. Also attending were City Clerk Carrie Baeza, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget,

rates across the U.S. “CodeRED’s robust notification system will provide City/County officials with a reliable, easy-touse interface to quickly deliver critical information to our citizens during emergencies. We are eager to use this innovative technology to enhance our emergency preparedness plans,” said Emergency Services Coordinator Rodney Kelling. “We anticipate using the system to notify residents of fires, severe weather, drinking water emergencies, electrical outages, missing children notices and many other notifications.” OnSolve has provided the County an initial data-

businesses for any number of great prizes and sign her up for Super Mom! Janet’s Bridal and Boutique is offering a $25 gift certificate to their winner, as is Finishing Touches. Citizens State Bank will give their winning mom 20 Gas Capital Dollars, and Equity Bank will be giving $25 cash to their winner. While you’re picking up the perfect present at Yardmaster or Creative Specialties, register her for a $25 gift certificate. Or, if you’d rather let the professionals handle it, stop by to sign up at Stevens County Retail Pharmacy for a $30 Gift Card. Hugoton Drug will award their winner a Gift Basket and a chance to be Super Mom. Give Mom a night off from cooking dinner by registering at China, where she could receive a $25 gift certificate, or at Acosta’s & Nieto’s Cafe, where the prize is a $25 See SUPER MOM, page 4

The Stevens County Medical Foundation awards Alta Pettis a plaque for her many years of service. She has been on the board for over 30 years. Left to right, behind Alta, are board members Tommy Romero, Mary Gonzales, Jana Crump and Max Williams.

Commissioners ban fireworks outside city limits The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May 7, 2018 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes were also present. The agenda for the morning included Eunice Schroeder at 9:00; Dalky Davis - 9:15; Jan Leonard 9:30; Gary Mostrom - 9:45; Chris Lund - 10:00; Paula Rowden - 10:30; M’Lynn Swartz - 11:00; Matt Rome - 11:30. The following is only highlights from the morning, official minutes can be seen at the Clerk’s Office. When this reporter arrived the Commissioners were talking with EMS and Fire Director Rodney

Kelling. It was decided between the Commissioners and Rodney to ban fireworks outside the city limits of Hugoton and Moscow with a possible $500 fine. This goes along with the burn ban in the county. The city will be responsible for inside the city limits of Hugoton and Moscow. If a big rain would come in for a few weeks, the ban could be lifted, but this is not in the forecast. Eunice Schroeder brought in the budget for the Library. She talked of a few details. She told of a one hundred year old Spruce Tree they are trying to save. Joe reminded how a much lower valuation is anticipated. She said yes they are aware of that. Pat asked an ad be put in for the buildings from the Fitness Center. He told

INDEX Obituaries ...........................................2 Bonnie & Clyde ................................5 Farm ......................................................6 Sports ........................................1B-2B

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1 $1307 2 $1760 3 $2213 4 $2665 $3118 5 6 $3571 7 $4024 For each additional family member, add $453. For information, call Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046 or Kristin Farnum at 620-4530933.

Moscow............................................4B Rolla ...................................................5B Classifieds...........................6B & 7B

Amy the sizes. Phillip Willis brought in the budget for the Landfill. Dalky Davis brought in a proposal for Davis Pest Control from Liberal. He talked about the details of his company’s spraying services. It was decided after he left they would not be going with this company. Motion was made to reimburse Moscow for the building supplies. Jan Leonard came in for Economic Development. He was requesting information. He wanted to know since they have Janie Gaskill doing their books, if they still need the services of Hay-Rice. Joe said they will check into it. Jan talked of details of the tunnel in Tanner Rindels’ building. Sheriff Heaton checked See CIOUNTY, page 8

OBITUARIES INSIDE Rickey Brown Darrell “Pete” Hickey Erma Holcomb

Jamiea Jarvis Manuel “Junior” Roybal Sharon “Sherry” Wilson

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Manuel “Junior” Roybal, Jr Former Hugoton resident Manuel Roybal, Jr., 81 of Guymon, Ok., passed from this life Sunday morning, May 6, 2018 at the Heritage Community Manor. The son of Manuel Roybal, Sr. and the former Eulogia Marie “Lola” Armijo, he was born March 19, 1937 in Clayton, N.M. He attended school in Keyes, Ok. and had worked for Adams Hardfacing. Manuel and Penny Sandoval were united in marriage June 8, 1975 in Guymon. Mr. Roybal proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Army Reserves, 95th Division. Junior was a poet laureate, receiving many awards over the years. He passionately wrote Patriotic, Romantic and Religious poetry and did numerous presentations at schools, colleges and churches. He was a member of the Guymon Church of the Nazarene. Those preceding him in death were his father Manuel Roybal, Sr.; his mother Lola Gonzales; step-father Santiago “Jimmy” Gonzalez; daughter Starla Ervin; grandson Bryan; granddaughter Taylor Layne; three brothers, Ralph, Gilbert and Ernest; and two sisters, Dorothy and Juanita. Survivors include his wife Penny Roybal of the home; five sons, Larry Roybal of Flo-

rence, Co., David Roybal and wife Jeanna of Albuquerque, NM, Joey Roybal of Hooker, Ok., Richard Roybal of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Roybal of Joplin, Mo; three daughters, Julie Sutton and husband Stuart of Canyon, Tx., and Kelli Strickland and husband Travis and Kristie Nelson and husband Erick all of Guymon; son-in-law Dave Ervin of Wichita; 27 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; three sisters, Georgia Murray of Pleasanton, Tx., Marcia Ramirez of Edmond, Ok. and Linda Garcia of Tyrone, Ok.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, May 9 at the Guymon Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Steve Lehew officiating. Interment with military honors followed at the Elmhurst Cemetery. Services were under the care of the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon.

Erma Holcomb Word has been recieved of the death of Erma Virginia Holcomb, age 91 of Liberal. Mrs. Holcomb passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Born September 8, 1926 in Burlington, Ia., she was the daughter of George Rice and the former Mary MaLena Brown. Erma married Delbert Otto Holcomb in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2001. They were married for 55 years. Erma was also preceded in death by her parents; son Terry Lee Holcomb; and daughter Deline Holcomb Mrs. Holcomb was a very considerate person and enjoyed being a homemaker, which made her a very good cook. She was very fond of Disney, coffee, playing cards, travelling, camping, Bingo, Alan Jackson and Elvis Presley. Most importantly Erma never let her pain get her down and she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to 14, great-grandmother to 23, and great-great

OBITUARIES Jamiea Jarvis

Friends and family gathered Wednesday to remember and honor Jamiea Rae Jarvis. Jamiea passed from this life Friday, May 4, 2018 at the age of 65 after years of numerous health problems. Jamie was born August 15, 1952 to Keith DeWayne and Beulah Marie Jarvis. After her sister Julie was born, Jamie’s birth surprised her parents who didn’t know they were expecting twins. They were the second set of twins born in the Hugoton hospital. After graduating from Rolla High School in 1971, she went to get her associate’s degree from Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho. She earned her LPN certification and was a practicing nurse in pediatrics for many years. She said she loved working with the kids because they were more her size. Jamie took a break from nursing to serve a year and a half full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Referring to that time she spent fully dedicated to serving the Lord and others, she would often say it was the best time of her life. After her mission she continued to work and live in Idaho for a few years until she decided she wanted to live closer to family. She moved to Amarillo and then to Hugoton, where she resided until her death. In Kansas, before her

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grandmother to six. Survivors include daughters, Marsha Jensen and husband Joe of Harrison Ville, Mo. and Pamela Flores and husband Gary of Liberal; daughter-in-law Shelia Holcomb; and sister-in-law Alta Shoemaker. Funeral services for Erma were attended at Brenneman Friday Home Funeral May 4 with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association and VFW Post #909 in Dodge City in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Insight

Death has claimed the life of Rickey Dale Brown. Mr. Brown, 64, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at SWMC in Liberal. Born August 24, 1953 in Garden City, he was the son of Kyle Robert Brown and the former Patsy Swisher. August 31, 2011, he married DeAnna Brown in Meade. She survives. Rickey was a member of the NRA and worked for Halliburton in offshore drilling. Survivors include his brother Roger Brown and wife Brenda; his twin sister and Hawks Cinamon

Hugoton resident Darrell Dean “Pete” Hickey, age 85, passed from this life Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. Born November 12, 1932 in rural Meade County, he was the son of William Henry Hickey and the former Florence Irene Miller. He was the sixth child born to this family. Pete lived in Meade until May of 1941 when his family moved to Liberal and lived there until 1970. In 1951 he graduated from Liberal High School. He was one of the original members of the Liberal National Guard Unit in 1949, before going on active duty in 1956 to 1959 for the United States Army. August 17, 1953, Pete married Belva Mae Freeman. Pete worked for Western Power Company in Liberal until going to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline in 1970. This is when Pete and his family moved to Hugoton where they have made their home ever since. He retired in 1993. Mr. Hickey was a member of The Lutheran Church (MS) since 1960. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberal until moving to Hugoton then becoming a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Belva Mae of Hugoton; two sons, Don Hickey and wife Melanie of Amarillo, Tx. and Larry Hickey and wife Pam of Hugoton; sister June Helm of Liberal; his grandchildren,

husband Jeff; and sister Debra Heim. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Clint Hawks. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services.

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Stevens County Emergency Services run activity April 23 through May 6. Fire Department Thursday, April 26, 9:23 p.m. – dispatched ¼ mile east of Road F and Road 26 for a structure fire. Sunday, April 29, 8:23 p.m. – called to 1104 S Madison for a

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

turn of the century, the weed had a foothold from coast to coast. The tumbleweed can survive and grow almost anywhere. It remains one of the hardiest plants in the United States. Unfortunately, no one has found a good use for this thorny weed. The tumbleweed can cause problems for farmers and ranchers. This nuisance weed clogs irrigation ditches, catches and accumulates litter, disrupts traffic, causes fires, poses a health threat to some livestock and even breaks down fences on windy days. In Kansas and other western states, thousands of man hours are spent each year clearing tumbleweeds from irrigation ditches and railroad tracks. In the spring the weeds are fought with herbicides and in the fall the dried plants are sometimes burned. Fighting tumbleweeds is a constant battle. Nearly every breezy day they bound across the prairie and every spring they sprout by the millions. Although tumbleweeds have been in this country for nearly 150 years, no one has found a reason to cultivate this plant. One thing is certain; this nuisance weed is here to stay unless our plant scientists can find a use or method to eradicate the tumbling, tumbling tumbleweed. So why not romanticize ‘em? 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.

Jarrod Moser, Amy (Moser) Blackwell, Luke Hickey, Lauren (Hickey) Potter, Laine (Hickey) Copeland, Susan Hickey and Shay (Hickey) Miramontes; his extended grandchildren, Lalane McClure, Jeremy Ellsaesser, Grace Eisenhour and Andy Moser; and many great grandchildren. Pete is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Linda Lea (Hickey) Moser; two brothers, Donald and Lloyd; and two sisters, Virginia and Marjorie. Memorial service will be Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Andrew Wehling officiating. A family burial will be at Hugoton Cemetery with military rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard and American Legion 8th District Honor Guard. Friends may call Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Sharon “Sherry” Wilson The death of Sharon Kay “Sherry” Wilson has been learned. Mrs. Wilson, age 71, passed from this life Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. She was born August 17, 1946 at Goodland, the daughter of Roy William Robinson and the former Gwendola Maxine Baker. Sherry graduated from Arapahoe High School in Arapahoe, Co. in 1964. She

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Tumbling along Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history. You know, tumbleweeds -- those twisted balls of dead foliage rolling across the open range and roads. If you’re driving any distance this spring, you’ll see them rolling across the highways. Traveling on Highway 24 last weekend I nailed a two-footer while bumping a few others out of my path. Tumbleweeds first gained notoriety when the Sons of the Pioneers romanticized them in song back in the late ‘30s. I remember seeing my first ones in the early ‘50s. In the early spring, summer and fall when winds howled across roads in my native Sheridan County, tumbleweeds raced across the flatland. Incidentally, I recall singing along with the Pioneers and I still remember the song well. This plant is as much a symbol of the old Wild West as Wyatt Earp, cattle rustlers, the coyote and the rattlesnake. The image of the lonely rider and the ghostly shape of the tumbleweed bounding in silence across the endless plains has inspired a certain misty-eyed nostalgia even in folks who have never journeyed west of Kansas City – except to travel through our state to ski in Colorado. In truth, this weed is a blasted nuisance. Even its Latin name (Salsola pestifer) identifies it as a menace. The tumbleweed is also known as the Russian thistle. This plant was brought to the continent in the 1870s as a contaminant in shipments of flax seed imported to western Canada. By the

health deteriorated, Jamie worked as a nurse for a short time in Elkhart hospital and then as a private home health care provider. Jamie loved her dogs, cooking, reading and writing poetry. You could always count on a thoughtful letter from her. She is now free of the pains and limitations she had on this earth and gone to live in Heaven with her beloved family members who have already passed on before. She is preceded in death by her mother Beulah and brother Mark. Jamie leaves behind, her father Keith; sisters Julie and Lana; sister-in-law Terri; her five nieces and nephews; and 21 great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were attended Wednesday morning, May 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Richfield Cemetery. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

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fire alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm. Monday, April 30, 12:06 a.m. – sent to 912 S Main for a structure fire. Tuesday, May 1, 7:34 a.m. – dispatched to 1349 Road 11 for an old grain pile fire. Wednesday, May 2, 10:31 a.m. – sent to 1805 Road 3 for a

gas compressor fire. Thursday, May 3, 5:26 p.m. – called to First and Monroe for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, four transfers, one Life Flight, one motor vehicle accident and one fire standby.

***Reminder*** STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS RESOLUTION NO. 17-13 A RESOLUTION banning all burning within Stevens County, Kansas. WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas ("County Commissioners") that the current weather conditions in this are considered to be a severe drought. WHEREAS, the County Commissioners believe that due to the extreme drought conditions and dry areas within Stevens County, Kansas that burning of any nature would be adverse to the best interest of Stevens County tax payers. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, desire that a resolution be passed banning any and all types of burning within Stevens County, Kansas. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, meeting in regular session with all members present this 18th day of December, 2017 that the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas, hereby prohibits any and all burning within the County. NOW THEREFORE, the commissioners hereby resolve that hereby resolve that any person who shall violate this resolution and the terms thereof shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine in the amount of $500.00. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, THIS 18th DAY OF December, 2017. Signed by Stevens County Commissioners: Joe D Thompson Patrick L. Hall Tron Stegman

graduated from Platte Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff, Ne. May 29, 1968 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Literature. May 8, 1969 she married Robert Wayne Wilson. He preceded her in death April 12, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister Cynthia “Cindy” Whatley. Mrs. Wilson served as the Seward County Treasurer from 2001 to 2014. She enjoyed painting, gardening, flower arranging, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and extended family. Survivors include son Robert “Bobby” Wilson and wife Julie of Wichita; daughter Robin Patton and husband Chad of Celina, Tx.; four grandchildren, Tyler Wilson, Alexander Patton, Anali Patton and Bailey Wilson; and her two brothers, Bill Robinson and wife Janis of Burlington, N.C. and Mike Robinson and wife Ann of Crosby, Tx. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, May 4 at First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Burial followed in the Arapahoe Cemetery with James McKean presiding. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) or the Arapahoe Christian Church in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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From page 1 retirement ceremony planned for Friday evening at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the city park. About 20 United States flags will be retired. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Neira reminded the council his office building is still for sale. Shannon Crawford was re-elected as president of the council. The official depositories are Citizens State Bank and Equity Bank.The official paper is The Hugoton Hermes newspaper. City officials reappointed include City Treasurer Lucy Santillan, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, City Clerk Carrie Baeza, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor

Paul Nordyke, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden, Municipal Judge Paula Sosa and City Attorney Wayne Tate. The council re-appointed Ron Martin and Harold Nordyke for the Planning Commission for new terms. For the Board of Zoning Appeals, Josh Morris was re-appointed for another term. The council approved a motion concerning military leave, which states an employee shall be entitled to take military leave in accordance with state law. The employee shall be entitled to take off up to 15 working days per year, at full pay. However, the employee shall

be required to pay to the City any compensation he or she received from the military for those days off with pay. The council approved a policy of issuing credit cards to the city clerk, chief of police, outside utilities supervisor and electric and parks systems supervisor. Representatives from Stanion and Tantalus gave information to the council about automated meter reading systems for water meters and electrical systems. This system also will notify the city immediately if there is a power outage or if a customer has a water leak. The council tabled the matter until the next meeting so they could study the

information. Due to the extreme drought, the city council voted to ban firecrackers and fireworks in the City of Hugoton during the 2018 Fourth of July holidays. The big fireworks display will still be allowed. Paul informed the council the water tower needs to be cleaned and inspected. He has received a bid to clean and inspect the water tower and both ground reservoirs. The council voted to accept the bid and have the work completed. Paul also stated Spring Clean-up is coming up. They will put the date in The Hermes newspaper. Gary Rowden reported the family of Kevin Rawlins would like to buy a park bench to put in the city park in memory of Kevin. The council gave their approval of the project. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be June 11, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, May 8 Brown Dupree - $2.65 Eagles Landing - $2.61 Kangaroo Express -$2.59 Thrifty King - $2.76 Toot N Totum - $2.59 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.57 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.80 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. "The rise in gas prices has slowed substantially in the last week in some places, with 15 states seeing gas prices move lower versus last week," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "While we may not be out of the woods yet, especially with President

Trump mulling over the Iran nuclear deal, it's possible we're very close. Much will depend on his decision on the subject. Killing the deal may inflict more pain on motorists as it may lead to sanctions placed on Iran and their oil production, which would likely push oil prices higher. With summer gasoline now phased in and reaching motorists gas tanks across the country, it is no longer an active issue pushing prices up. Oil's moves and possible moves will likely be the key catalyst behind changes at the pump in the weeks ahead as summer driving season soon gets underway. Motorists should expect the national average to drift around in the upper $2 per gallon range for much of the summer." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.

Wichita State announces graduation plans Representatives from the Stanion and Tantalus automated meter reading systems stop by the Hugoton City Council meeting to offer informa-

tion concerning their proposed systems. The council listened to their proposal but decided to wait until next week to put it to the vote.

Ministerial Association appreciates support Dear Editor, For the past 18 to 20 years, the local Ministerial Association has provided scholarships to graduating seniors who attend Stevens County churches. For the past 17 or 18 years, we have conducted a golf tournament to help underwrite this worthy cause. Our emphasis has been to honor and reward two - or more graduating seniors who have exhibited excellent Christian character and behavior in their high school career. We all have much to be thankful for - and we appreciate the contributions and support of many individuals and businesses who have made possible the scholarships that we have given to these fine young men and women over the years. This year, our appreciation is wholeheartedly ex-

Stevens County Ministerial Association tended to the following individuals and businesses: Ag 1st Insurance American Implement Bethel Friends Church Billy’s BBQ Roy & Kathleen Bogan Larry & Toni Bradford Car Quest Citizens State Bank Custom Renovations Edward Jones El Kan Drug Farm Bureau Jeff Ramsey Finishing Touches First Christian Church First National Bank G+ Ag, Inc. Ghumm’s Auto Center Hancock Electric Dale & Cammy Harold Hi-Plains Lumber The Hugoton Hermes Janet’s Bridal & Boutique JC Penney Jordan Air

Los Agaves Martin Trucking McBride Investments Musgrove Insurance Northwest Cotton Growers Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home Pizza Hut (Hugoton) Pizza Hut (Liberal) Riley Chevrolet Linda C Sheffield Southwest Express Stage Standard Supply State Farm The Store United Prairie Ag Walgreens Walmart West Lake Ace Hardware Again, we appreciate so much each of you and the support you have provided to this year’s successful golf tournament. Peace and joy, Larry Bradford Stevens Co. Ministerial Association President

More than 2,300 students are eligible to participate in the one hundred and twentieth spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 12, at Wichita State University's Charles Koch Arena. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred in college ceremonies. The public should be advised security will be in place and plan additional time for screening by metal detector to enter the arena. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. and remain open throughout the day. Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences / College of Fine Arts More than 820 students are eligible to participate in commencement exercises at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12. Joe Bain will represent the Kansas Board of Regents. The commencement speaker will be the Honorable Delia Garcia, executive director of the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association. College of Education / College of Health Professions

About 755 students are eligible to participate in commencement exercises at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Joe Bain will represent the Kansas Board of Regents. The commencement speaker will be Brigadier General William T. Bester, senior advisor for the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program.

College of Engineering / W. Frank Barton School of Business Almost 730 students are eligible to graduate in a ceremony at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Joe Bain will represent the Kansas Board of Regents. The commencement speaker will be Tom Gentile, CEO of Spirit AeroSystems.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 10, 2018)

What’s Happenin’ 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

Police Report

620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, April 30, 2018 • Possible Domestic, 200 Block of Jefferson, Separated Subjects, Officer Crane • Business Check, Officer Crane Tuesday, May 1, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Person, 100 Block of North Jackson, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of North Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer M/Officer Lamatsch • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of South Harrison, Owner Put Them In, ACO Smith • Dogs at Large, 900 Block of South Harrison, Returned To Owner, ACO Smith • Graffiti, Alley at 600 Block of South Washington, Sergeant Johnson • Barking Dog, 700 Block of South Madison, Owner Put Dog Inside, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 600 Block of South Monroe, Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Person, 600 Block of South Madison, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Vicious Dog Reported, 800 Block of South Harrison, Dog Gone on Arrival, Sergeant Jonson Wednesday, May 2, 2018 • Vandalism, 600 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Heger

Thursday, May 3, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Coulter, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 400 Block of South Monroe, Owner Caught, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 200 Block of South Jackson, Owner Caught, ACO Smith Friday, May 4, 2018 • Loud Music, 900 Block of South Madison, Officer McCann • Civil, 600 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 1700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Welfare Check, 100 Block of West Eleventh, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, May 5, 2018 • Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer McCann Sunday, May 6, 2018 • Suspicious Person, 500 Block of South Monroe, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Suspicious Person, 500 Block of South Monroe, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Theft, 1500 Block of South Jefferson, Took, Report, Officer McCann • Civil Standby, 1600 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Officer McCann • Citizen Assist, 900 East Eleventh, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 500 Block French, Transported Subject to Another Address, Sergeant Johnson

kshs.org/14622. You may also call Tricia Waggoner at 785272-8681, extension 267. May 11 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. - Hugoton High School will host their Senior Showcase award and scholarship presentation in the HHS cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. May 12 - Rolla High School eighth grade and senior graduation at 2:00 p.m. May 13 - Gospel Meeting in the Pioneer Manor Chapel at 1711 South Main Street in Hugoton at 4:00 p.m. May 14 - Hugoton High School softball girls will host the Regional softball tournament, starting at 2:00 p.m. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at the Airport Office at 6:00 p.m. May 16 - Circle Time Play Group at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. May 17 - Smart Driver Course at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a lunch break at noon. Please contact Lou Ann Cavner or Barbara

Beeks at 620-544-8041 or Instructor Nancy Schmidt at 620-655-2585 for more information or to register. There is a discount for AARP members. Walk-ins welcome. May 18 - Regular business meeting for Skyland Co-op stockholders will convene at Cunningham High School Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served after the meeting. May 19 - Hugoton High School graduation in the West Gym, starting at 10:00 a.m. May 20 - Hugoton High School will host the All Sports Banquet starting at 12:30 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria. - Hugoton Learning Academy will host their graduation ceremony at 3:00 p.m. - Deadline to pre-register for the City of Liberal’s “Arkalon Assault” 5K Obstacle Run to guarantee a t-shirt or race bag. Register online at webscorer.com.

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Super Mom

From page 1 gift certificate. Cruise on down to the Jet Drive-In where they’ll award two free dinners and drinks. If your special Mom is partial to Italian, stop by Pizza Hut to sign her up for a chance at a free large pizza! If Mom’s pretty handy around a car, sign her up at NAPA Auto and Truck Parts where she could win a a Car Care Basket. Kates Pet Grooming is giving their winner a $35 Gift Card and The Gift Shop at the Stevens County Hospital will award their winner a choice of

jewelry. Elegant Exchange by Darla will award their winner a $20 gift certificate. Tan’alon will offer their winner a Gift Basket. Flatlanders winner will receive a $25 Gift Card and a chance to be picked as Super Mom. While you are shopping for something sweet and delicious be sure to sign up your mom at Daylight Donuts for a chance at a $25 gift certificate. Or if you have a taste for something spicy stop in at Los Agaves for a chance at a $25 gift

certificate. Be sure to enter your mom or grandma before Monday, May 14 at all of these Hugoton businesses. Selection of Super Mom 2018 will take place Monday, May 14. Winners at each business will be notified by the merchant. Super Mom will appear in The Hugoton Hermes, after claiming her prize of $50 Chamber Bucks! So there you have it several gift ideas, along with fabulous prizes! Who could ask for more - and all right here in Stevens County!

With graduation and the end of school drawing near, you might forget about the day set aside for one of the most important people in your life. This year, don’t forget your mother and what she’s done for you through the year. As Mother's Day draws

near, take time to honor your mother by bringing her to Bethel Friend's Mother's Day Tea Sunday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited - daughters, mothers, grandmothers - to enjoy a time of fellowship together and eat delicious food. Tickets are available for

a small fee; proceeds will go toward camp funds in order to send kids to camp. Entertainment for the tea will be local youth performing, and a grand time should be had by all. Hope to see you there Sunday afternoon at the Education building at Bethel Friends Church!

Bethel Friends to host Mother’s Day Tea

Pioneer Manor residents from the Sunflower household are putting together military packages for the eleven soldiers from Stevens

County. All the contents have been donated by caring citizens. Donice Medina is the organizer of this project and she is third from the left.

Guarding the Gates of the Senses “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” —Habakkuk 2:20 NIV

t. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits, advised the following for novices seeking to enter his order: “All should take the most diligent care to guard the gates of the senses—particularly the eyes, ears, and tongue.” Guarding the senses and not allowing them free rein is good advice for all of us, not just novices embarking on holy orders. One way that we can do this is to maintain “custody of the eyes,” meaning that we should not allow our eyes to look anywhere we please, giving idle curiosity the power to direct our gaze. There are many things that it would be better not to see. We simply cannot un-see things once we have seen them, and some things get burned into our souls, as it were. Parents do well to teach their children restraint of the eyes. As a former teacher of teachers used to say, you must first get control of your students’ eyes. But not just the eyes, for what we hear and touch and what goes into and out of our mouths also leaves its imprint on our souls. There is a silence of the eyes as well as of the ears, and even a silence of the heart and soul. We do well to remember that God often speaks in a whisper, and if we are surrounded by noise and distractions we might never hear, see or taste the goodness of the Lord. Christopher Simon

Hugoton Middle School Students of the Month for March are seventh graders Claudia Clark and Mary Beth Crawford; and eighth graders

Consumer Alert

by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Storm damage could attract illegal contractors Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors following this week’s severe weather across the state. “After storm damage, our instinct is to clean up and make repairs as quickly as possible,” Schmidt said. “When considering roofing work on a home or business, it is important that consumers make sure their roofing contractor is properly registered before signing any contract or having any work done. Consumers should request a copy of their roofer’s registration certificate and then should check our consumer protection website to confirm that the registration remains active.” Staff from the attorney general’s Roofing Registration Unit have been in contact with many local officials affected by this week’s storms to assist in responding to contractors and consumers. The requirement to register with the attorney general’s office is in addition to any other local requirements that may be imposed by cities or counties. The online directory of registrations is available at InYour CornerKansas.org. The Kansas Roofing Contractor Registration Act was passed during the 2013 legislative session and took effect July 1, 2013. With few exceptions, the law requires roofing contractors to obtain a registration certificate from the Kansas Attorney General

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in order to legally provide commercial or residential roofing services for a fee in Kansas. It is designed to ensure legitimate roofing contractors are complying with state requirements, such as carrying appropriate insurance, and to help prevent fly-by-night operators from taking advantage of Kansas consumers. Working with a roofer who is registered is a bare minimum to help prevent problems. The attorney general’s office also recommends the following tips in dealing with any transient contractors, including roofers:

• Get recommendations and references. • Get at least three written estimates from different contractors. • Check contractor complaint records with the Better Business Bureau. • Understand your payment options and right to cancel. Any Kansans who have problems with roofing contractors or other companies that follow storms may file a request for the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division to investigate at 800-432-2310 or InYour CornerKansas.org. The attorney general requests Kansans promptly report any unregistered person or company attempting to sell roofing services.

You’re invited to VBS!

A summer kids’ event called Shipwrecked VBS will be hosted at First Christian Church from June 4 to June 7. At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs,

Gospel meetings planned at Pioneer Manor You are invited to Gospel Meetings Sundays, May 13, 20 and 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Chapel at 1711 South Main Street in Hugoton. Spend a quiet hour learning about the gospel Jesus both lived and spoke. Anyone is welcome. There will be no collections.

play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the Sail Away Sendoff that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Kids who are registered by May 18 will receive a free t-shirt. Shipwrecked is for kids from preschool to sixth grade and will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. For more information, call 620-544-2715.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 We have a dance May 12 here at the Center. The Blue Notes will be here to play for us. There will be a small charge for admission. Please bring a snack to share. I hope everyone is enjoying this nice weather. Menu May 10 ............................BLT May 11...........................Chili May 14 ...........Pepper/onion ..........................Beef Patty May 15.................Taco Salad May 16 ..Chicken & Noodles May 17 ...............Baked Ham Activities Thursday, May 10 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Dance.....................7:00 p.m. ........................Blue Notes Monday, May 14 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17 Driving School.....10:00 a.m. Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

Bridge Club sees four-way tie for second Midge Greenwood was the hostess for the weekly bridge club Thursday. She prepared a very nice buffet for the card players. Jan Black and Barbara Mertz tied for first place. Four members tied for second. They were Betty Willis, Bernetta Nichols, Dorothy Hagman and Dave Eckert. If you would like to join the Club for Bridge, please contact Dorothy Hagman at 620-544-2945.

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Bonnie and Clyde sold bootleg whiskey at Jewell’s Cafe in Hugoton Editor’s note: the following story developed with the help of research donated by Morton Brewer from the Stevens County History Book and the archives of the state of Texas. Some of the research was done by his niece Jamie Morris of Weatherford, Ok. Story is reprinted from the September 7, 1995 edition of The Hugoton Hermes. They were fugitives from justice wanted across America. They were the subject of folklore and thriller headlines. They operated in Hugoton near what we know as Sassy's building sometimes playing cards with Pretty Boy Floyd and selling booze. They were Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie was born Ruby Wilene Phillpott on a farm near Alma, Ar. in 1911. She and her twin brother were half Indian and were inseparable, so it was a tremendous blow to her when he was killed in a tragic accident. She never really recovered from the loss. When she was about 12 her father died and the family moved to the Phillpott farm 5 1/2 miles north and six miles east of Hooker, Ok There she met and married Tommy Parker. There is no further trace of the man. Clyde Barrow was born in Telice, Tx. March 24, 1909, one of eight children of Henry and Cumie Barrow. Growing up he lived in grinding poverty and acquired a minimal education. Quickly Clyde was branded as incorrigible and he joined the sneak thief Square Root Gang in Houston, specializing in petty burglaries. He became an alumnus of the famous Eastham Prison in Texas which was known as “The Burning Hell”. There he killed his first man. In January of 1930 he met Bonnie and the two became inseparable cohorts of crime except by the presence of prison bars, which became a frequent occurrence. The couple came to Hugoton

posing as man and wife Jewell and Blackie Underwood. Apparently they were lured by the burgeoning gas industry here, an oasis in a world in the grip of depression. They came here in their old Model A car. ‘Blackie’

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker, and Clyde Chestnut Barrow. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

went to work on the Tyner Newby farm where he was considered a good farmhand. They lived in a small farmhouse. It has since been destroyed by fire. She was employed by the Mack Brewer family nearby. Mrs. Brewer suffered a serious case of arthritis and had four girls and a boy to raise. The girls remember no matter where Jewell was she managed to go see Blackie every day. They would go to town on Saturday night and he would play poker and she would sit in the car and wait. He was a good player so generally she would get a new dress or something from his winnings. Otherwise they lived a hand-to-mouth existence. One day the Brewer girls discovered her makeup case and made themselves up. A terrible scene resulted when she found out, they recall. Memories of Bonnie's looks are clouded, because descriptions of her from those who saw her here are contradictory, according to accounts. The Underwoods later opened a cafe next to the Bundy Hotel they named ‘Jewell Cafe’. It was a little hole-in-thewall, almost a corridor The Hermes covered some of Bonnie and r u n n i n g Clyde’s exploits while they were in Hugoton, as through the “Blackie” and “Jewell”. structures

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along the street. Men could come to Jewell’s and loaf and talk about their troubles. There was plenty of trouble because this was the dirty thirties. Jewell's Cafe not only offered coffee but, in those days of prohibition, they could get liquor to help them forget. The Bundy Hotel had quite a reputation in town as a ‘cat house’ and gambling parlor. During the summer the cat house residents would ply their trade in the alley behind the hotel - to the horror of decent people. The Underwoods liked to play cards in the basement of the Bundy. Those card games attracted some pretty heavy players - including Pretty Boy Floyd. It is said the sheriff of Dodge City called ahead to warn the peace officers along Floyd’s route of his impending arrival in Hugoton. One night Jewell slipped a ‘mickey’ into the cup of the brother of the Stevens County Sheriff before robbing him. Real trouble developed, however. The Hermes reported the sequence of events in October of 1931 saying Fred McBee, brother to the sheriff, apparently started drinking bootleg whiskey at Jewell’s. McBee left and entered another cafe where he became angry at the chef and threw a chair at him. McBee grabbed some of the menu cards as the chef booted him out on the street. There McBee ordered Milton Moon to get his auto off the streets and attacked another man. He was arrested by City Marshal Newman who told him to hand over the menu cards. McBee refused and tried to strike him. Marshall hit him over the head with the barrel of his gun and got the menu cards away from him. McBee then hit the Marshall in the eye and wrenched the gun from him. McBee shot Newman. wounding him fatally in the abdomen. Then the sheriff’s brother started shooting at everyone. An investigation was launched by the Kansas Attorney General. Bonnie and Clyde (now alias Jewell and Blackie Underwood) had to leave town very abruptly. The investigation blamed the rampant bootlegging and prostitution at a lack of cooperation between two law enforcement groups. Langdon Morgan was the prosecuting attorney as County Attorney against McBee and Elvin Kramer assisted at the trial. Their crime spree of 13 murders of innocent people continued on the road. But their many, many robberies developed into a pitiful record for the ‘Barrow Gang’. In fact, the largest amount they got of all their robberies was only $1,500. Reading about their exploits, John Dillinger, the infamous bank robber, commented, “A couple of punks. They’re giving bank robbing a bad name!” As their fame increased, the team - and at times a third party - were constantly on the run, killing and stealing seemingly on malicious whims. Bonnie wasn’t one to let the boys do the heavy crime. In 1933 they were in Oklahoma City, Ok. It was hot and they were dressed up in their black Ford with the windows rolled down. They came to a corner. She braked to a stop and saw the corner traffic cop with his white helmet shining in the hot sun. Her face took on a sinister smile as she poked

her sleepy companion. “Watch this,” she said to him as she worked the sawed-off shotgun up from the driver's well until it rested between her legs. The car inched forward into the intersection. “How do I get to Sixth and Main?” she said in a sweet, innocent voice. The officer gave her the directions, smiled and touched the tip of his helmet. She brought out the shotgun and fired both barrels, blowing his head off. The headless. bloody corpse dropped slowly in the hot Oklahoma sun and came to rest on the pavement. Bonnie let out a squeal and Clyde laughed as they drove off. With their fame bringing a white hot spotlight on them and the law closer and closer, they roared through small towns, hiding, hitting and running. She knew death was closing in. Then they just barely escaped a trap in Joplin, Mo. Later, in a wild shootout, the Barrows escaped, killing two lawmen, Constable Wes Harryman and Detective Harry McGinnis. After their escape, they found a poem Bonnie had written on the kitchen table, unfinished. ....”They class them as coldblooded killers, They say they are heartless and mean. But I say this with pride, That once I knew Clyde When he was honest and upright and clean.

through 1933 and then their life lines ended abruptly. May 23, 1934, a trap was laid for them by a friend, Henry Methvin. Bonnie and Clyde were killed after a roadblock ambush near Gibland, La. A well-armed posse, headed by Texas Ranger Franklin Hamer, fired 187 shells into their bodies, killing them instantly. Clyde was driving with his socks on. Bonnie had a sandwich in her mouth. In the bullet-riddled car they found her small notebook, which carried a record of the money they earned in Hugoton. It showed their

small cafe was rich as a liquor trove. “...Some day they will go down together (Bonnie had written) And they will bury them side by side. To a few it means grief, To the law it's relief. But it’s death to Bonnie and Clyde.” She was wrong, though, Clyde was buried next to his equally vile brother Buck West in Dallas. Bonnie is in Crown Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. More coverage of Bonnie and Clyde - and other Hugoton history - in upcoming issues of The Hugoton Hermes.

This is the house where Bonnie and Clyde lived for part of their stay in Stevens County. It was later destroyed by fire. Taken from the “Stevens County and Its People” history book published in 1979.

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“But the law fooled around, Kept tracking him down, And locking him up in a cell, Till he said to me, ‘I will never be free, so I will meet a few of them in hell.’ “This road was so dimly lighted There were no highway signs to guide, But they made up their minds If the roads were all blind They wouldn’t give up till they died. “The road gets dimmer and dimmer Sometimes you can hardly see, Still it's fight man to man, And do all you can, For they know they can never be free. “They don't think they are too tough or desperate, They know the law always wins, They have been shot at before But they do not ignore That death is the wages of sin. “From heartbreaks some people have suffered, From weariness some people have died. But take it all in all, Our troubles are small, Till we get like Bonnie and Clyde.” They ran from the law all

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Heartland 4-H Club met for their April meeting April 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stevens County 4-H Building. The meeting was called to order by President Molly McClure. Heidi Bogan gave the monthly devotion. Junior Secretary Clayton Grubbs called roll call to be answered by “What would you do with $100.00?” Clayton then read the minutes from the March meeting; they were approved as read. There were no Treasurer or Council member reports. Reporter Victoria Bryan announced the minutes for the January and February meetings were posted in The Hugoton Hermes. Michelle Heger gave the leader’s report. Club members were reminded the businessman’s dinner is April 29 at noon. Reservations need to be turned in, and all who attend need to bring a side dish and a dessert. The meat will be provided by the 4-H council. There will be a Father/Daughter, Mother/Son dance April 28, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Michelle reminded everyone to read the newsletter for important dates that are coming up. Camp forms are due by May 1 and entries for the Gas Capital Livestock show are due Friday. The livestock show will be Saturday, May 5. In old business, the t-shirt committee reported a design for the new t-shirts was decided on, and they reported the cost of the t-shirts would be $16.00. Jaycee Heger moved for the club to pay for half of the t-shirt and the members pay the other half. Victoria Bryan seconded the motion and it passed. In new business, the community service committee was reminded to meet to decide on a community project and report back to the club at the next meeting.

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donated to the club for fundraising. Clayton Grubbs moved to sell the cards as a fundraiser at a cost of the cards as $5.00. Tobias Grubbs seconded the motion and the motion passed. Junior Vice President Carter McClure announced the April birthdays: Clayton Grubbs, Allen Shelton and Emma McClure. Hudson Titus gave a project talk about his pigs. John Shelton had the recreation, it was decided to play Duck, Duck, Goose. Kyra Shelton moved to adjourn the meeting. Refreshments were provided by the Darin Heger, Gerber and Joel McClure families. The next meeting will be May 15 at 7:00 p.m. Respectively submitted by Victoria Hudson Titus talks about his pig project during the April Bryan, Heartland 4-H Club Reporter. meeting of the Heartland 4- H Club.

Clayton Grubbs reads the minutes from March’s meeting. They were approved as read.

Junior Vice President Carter McClure announces the April birthdays. There were three in April.

Rural Remedies

by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources Research Shows Tick Range is Expanding West Growing up in northeast Kansas, it was a common occurrence to find ticks on my family’s dogs and on me. We pulled them off and went on. When Nancy and I moved to Stevens County 21 years ago, we were relieved to encounter a very low tick population. Research at K-State shows tick populations are expanding their ranges west. An article published in 2016 by K-State researchers shows the Lone star tick to have expanded its range from what

was believed to be the eastern third of the state to as far west as Colby. Samples collected at Colby confirmed the expansion. The Stevens County Extension office has received reports of localized heavy populations of ticks. Samples collected and diagnosed at the entomology department at K-State showed them to be American dog ticks, which is the most common species found on dogs in Kansas.

Official Notice of 2018 Annual Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Skyland Co-op, Inc., will convene first in Cunningham, Kansas, temporarily adjourn, and then reconvene in Johnson, Kansas. Cunningham. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. CDT, at the Cunningham High School Gymnasium at 100 W. 4th St, on Friday, May 18, 2018. Johnson. The regular business meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. CDT, at the Stanton County Senior Center at 205 E. Weaver, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Registration will be at the door at each location. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Central Time 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. We urge your attendance and participation in the business of your cooperative. Please plan to attend one of the meetings. Respectfully submitted, Clay Scott, Secretary

The ticks most commonly found in Kansas include the American dog tick, the Lone star tick, the Brown dog tick and the Black-legged tick. These are all categorized as hard ticks. One soft tick of veterinary importance in Kansas is the spinose ear tick. Soft ticks have no dorsal shield and the head of the adult tick is situated beneath the body. According to KSU Veterinary Entomologist Ludek Zurek, ticks develop in four stages: egg, larva, nymph and adult. The hard ticks of medical importance in Kansas are considered threehost ticks, with each successive stage feeding on separate hosts after molting. Adult and female ticks usually mate on the host. Then the female feeds until engorged, and drops off and deposits eggs in the habitat. Female hard ticks die after depositing an egg mass typically numbering in the thousands. The six-legged larva stage hatches from the egg and remains on the ground or on low vegetation waiting for a host – usually small rodents or birds. After feeding for a few days, the engorged larva drops off the host and molts on the ground to the eight-legged nymph stage. The nymph then feeds on another host such as an opossum, rabbit, raccoon or skunk. Once the nymph has completed feeding (after several days to a week), it falls and molts to the eight-

legged adult stage, which then feeds on a separate host. Dr. Zurek notes while ticks can crawl several feet in response to host stimuli such as carbon dioxide and heat, they most commonly find a host using an ambush technique. Ticks crawl onto blades of grass, weeds, or low bushes and wait for a host to brush against the vegetation. When the host brushes against the plant, the tick immediately releases from the vegetation and crawls onto the host. It then crawls around on the host looking for a site to attach and feed. Dr. Zurek adds that ticks do not jump or drop from trees, but rather are usually found just a few inches or feet off the ground on vegetation. Control of Ticks Outdoors Pesticides targeting ticks are called acaricides. These should only be used in areas where there is a chronic tick problem. Effective compounds for outdoor control include carbaryl, cyfluthrin, permethrin, and s-fenvalerate. Look for brand name products with these chemicals listed as the active ingredient. Broadcast applications are usually not needed in a yard. Spot treatment along fences, kennels, or shaded areas is preferred. Consult with your veterinarian or contact the Extension office directly if control measures are needed for application to livestock or pets.

LOOKING BACK

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Museum Update The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from

Museum Curator Stanley McGill found another picture at the Museum with no information on it. Note all the different men’s caps as well as

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

the horse on the left of the picture. What year do you think this is? What is going on? Does anyone have any ideas? Let us know.

Ralph and Norma Stoddard brought in this picture of the 1944 Fairview Grade School classes. In the back row, left to right are Orpha White, Marvin Regan, Robert Ritter, Mary Louise Regan, Joy Heger, Evelyn Holt, Norma Crawford

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Rolla History from David Stout Back during WW II there was some graffiti which became famous worldwide. “Kilroy was here” were the words, and a simple line drawing always accompanied the words. The particular example shown here was engraved on the WW II Memorial in Washington D. C.2 During my first three years at Rolla High School we had our own graffiti, a common piece of graffiti scrawled just about everywhere with spray paint and markers of every kind. The graffiti didn’t have any accompanying picture, only the word “YIPE!” Bathroom stalls, desks, walls, inside and outside the football and basketball concession stands – nothing was too sacred to be left untouched. I don’t know if all traces of “YIPE!”

have been erased from the hallowed halls of Rolla High School during these past 56 years, but if you just happen to stumble upon these archeological traces from the past, you can bet at least one RHS graduate from those years before 1962 was guilty of “YIPE!” Who were the guys who were roamin’ and writin’ in the RHS hallways in the class ahead of mine during those years? Wayne Bagwell; Gary Bane; Gary Clinesmith; Jerold Hubbard; Jimmy Littell; Calvin Perkins; Merlin Stout; Jimmy Sullivan; Gary Vogt; and Joe Williamson. They were the ones who “was here”. Will their legacy of “YIPE!” become as famous as “Kilroy was here”? Any marble

and Harold Holt. In the front row are Kenneth Regan, LaJuana Stoops, Ila Harper, Vineta Holt, Alma May Harmon and Jean Holt. Thanks for thinking of us Ralph and Norma.

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plaque planned for “YIPE!”? The year following their graduation, our superintendent, Gene Atwood, met with me in my position as the school’s student council president, along with Bob Banker, the school’s custodian who needed to make all YIPE!s disappear. Mr.

Atwood pointed to one of the YIPE! leftovers from the previous year’s graduating class, and commented, “I haven’t seen any new additions this year.” His meaning was clear: the “artists” had all graduated by 1962. 2

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Tips for grandparents raising grandchildren As retirement age approaches, many older adults envision themselves downsizing and moving to a quaint community to enjoy their golden years in as relaxing a fashion as possible. However, for a growing number of seniors, their retirement years are being spent helping to raise grandchildren. United States Census data from 2010 indicates 4.9 million American children are being raised solely by their grandparents. CanGrads, a National Kinship Support organization, says approximately 62,500 children are being raised by grandparents and other family in Canada. Many grandparents provide part-time care when their older children have to move back home with their families, as roughly 13 million children are now living in homes with their grandparents. Although being raised by grandparents may not be the ideal situation for all parties involved, such situations are a necessity for many families. Seniors who are once again thrown into the caregiver arena may need a crash course in childcare or a few pointers on parenting in the

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modern age. • Get the right equipment. Children certainly require a lot of gear, more than grandparents likely used when raising their own children. Certain safety requirements are in place to safeguard young children, and that often means investing in new cribs, car seats, high chairs and other items. Grandparents should resist the temptation to use old items they may have kept in storage, as such items may no longer be safe and could put grandchildren at risk for injury. • Gather important documents. Grandparents should keep pertinent documents in one easily accessible place in their homes should an emergency arise. These include birth certificates, health immunization records, death certificates (if the child’s parents are deceased), dental records, school papers, citizenship papers, and proof of income and assets. • Speak with an attorney. Lawyers can help grandparents wade through legal arrangements, such as filing for custody, guardianship or adoption. Options vary depending on where petitioners live, but lawyers can provide peace of mind to grandparents concerned

about their grandkids’ futures. • Investigate financial assistance. Seniors may not earn the income they once did and may be on assistance programs or living off of retirement savings. Grandparents who find themselves caring for a child may be eligible for financial assistance. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a joint federal and state program that can provide need-based financial assistance. The AARP or the organization GrandFamilies may be able to put grandparents in touch with financial advisors in their areas. • Contact schools and daycare centers. School-aged children will need to be enrolled in school. Grandparents should contact the department of education where they live to learn about local school systems, especially when grandkids are moving in with their grandparents. Some grandparents can qualify for free or low-cost daycare, and such programs can be discussed with local Social Services offices. Enrollment in school or daycare can provide grandparents with much-needed free time during the day. • Find emotional support.

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CITY OF HUGOTON From the Office of the Building Inspector

The Owners of Family Swimming/Wading Pools For personal safety, the City of Hugoton has an ordinance regulating the use of family swimming pools. The term “Family Swimming Pool” means ANY artificial or controlled body of water used primarily for swimming or recreational bathing. This refers to the owner or renter, friends, adults, children or anyone which may use the pool. If you own a blow-up, self standing, or constructed pool you must follow these basic rules: 1. The location of the family pool must be at least eight feet from any side or rear property line. 2. The pool must also be at least thirty feet from the front property line. 3. The pool must have a walk area surrounding the pool at least four feet. 4. Most importantly, and for the protection of small children, the pool must be enclosed by a five (5) foot fence and gates.

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Taking care of grandchildren is a full-time job. At times, grandparents may feel stressed or out of sorts. Having a strong support system available can help grandparents work through the peaks and valleys of this new and unexpected stage in life. Church- or community center-based counseling services may be available. Grandparents also can check with their healthcare providers to determine if counseling or therapy sessions are covered under their plans. Caring for grandchildren is a life-changing event. Although it can be fulfilling, it also requires a lot of energy and commitment. But grandparents needn’t go it alone, as there are numerous resources available to seniors who suddenly find themselves caring for their grandchildren. Submitted by Metro Editorial Servies.

The complete city ordinance and codes are available at the city office. The ordinance is for your family protection and safety. Violation of the ordinance could lead to removal of the pool and or a fine or both. Raising grandchildren can be fulfilling, but exhausting. If you find yourself in a situation where you must raise your grandchlidren, be sure to check out available resources to help care for your grandchildren.

If you have any questions, please call Joshua Grubbs, Building Inspector or the City Office at 544-8531.

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in for his department. He talked about since Bob has retired, and is not going to be replaced, they have an extra vehicle. He talked about trading it in for either two or three new vehicles since they are getting high in mileage, thus losing trade-in value. He wanted thoughts from the Commissioners of this matter. It was agreed that the Commissioners would like the business to stay local. Also Riley’s used to be the only dealer in town for a number of years. Ted and Commissioners visited about how many officers are for sure needed, public safety is a priority. Ted assured them he would never take a chance on safety, all shifts are fully

covered. Also he reminded of how much savings is going to be made to the Sheriff’s budget as they have one less person. The Commissioners went through the bills. Motion was made to accept them and that they be paid. Gary Mostrom came in to get the true story of what is being done with the bales all around the county. Paul told of the bankruptcy hearing they attended a few weeks ago. He said there were around 18 lawyers there and it made for a very confusing issue. He said money was set aside to pay to landowners for cleanup of the abandoned bales, but the lawyers say they will

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appeal the judges decision to let the money go to the landowners, so consequently the money is still tied up. It will take three to five million to clean the bales up and the county does not have the funds to do that. Paul will be following up. It is just all too complicated and there are too many issues in the matter. They went on to visit about tax abatement. They told Gary that the tax abatement for Abengoa was decided by the state. The motel and the grocery store have a five year plan for tax abatement. They told how Abengoa cost the tax payers big money with all the road repairs, fires and all other expenses without bringing anything in to the county. Gary asked about burning the bales. Commissioners told of all the downfalls of that. Someone must babysit each stack as it burns for over a week even if equipment is brought in to stir the smoldering embers. Gary asked that possibly an update be put in the paper every once in awhile about the bales to keep the public informed. Next on the agenda was Chris Lund from City on a Hill. He thanked Stevens County for their past support. He talked about details of their services that would be in trouble with out the counties’ support. Commissioners The then discussed an issue with a parcel of pasture

land that a private individual rents. More details are needed to make the decision for the issue. After much discussion it was suggested that they require bids, for whatever land the county owns, every five years. Two new members of the Senior Center Board were discussed. Paula Rowden brought in the proposed 2019 budget for the Health Department. They discussed details of services, costs

and incoming funds. M’Lynn Swartz and Loren Seaman brought in the budget for the Conservation. They told of projects they offer the schools and services they provide for farmers. They do an excellent job for the community. Commissioners agreed they get a lot of bang for their buck from the Conservation. Matt Rome, Erick Nordling and Robert Davis came in for the airport. They visited with the

The Veterinary Science team from Hugoton placed ninth at the State contest. Individual winner is Emma McClure fourth individual. Pic-

Commissioners about their budget. They needed a lot of details explained to them. They hope to be able to make it through this year and will have to do a lot of changes for next year. They will be working on their 2019 budget and will get it back in to the Commissioners. It was agreed that the airport is an important necessity to the county. Meeting adjourned.

tured left to right are Toby McCLure, Megan Newlon, Hallie Wettstein and Emma McClure. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

Social Security Sharing Security with Mom on Mother’s Day By Dustin Waters Social Security District Manager in Dodge City Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love. While spending time with your mom Sunday, May 13, you can help her quickly and easily sign up for a free, online my Social Security account. You can do it from home, which means more time doing the things you want to do together. Signing up for a my Social Security account will give Mom the tools she needs to stay on top of her Social Security benefits. When she signs up at social security.gov/myaccount, she can do a number of things. If she does not receive benefits, she can: • Request a replacement Social Security card if she meets certain requirements; • Check the status of her application or appeal. • Get her Social Security Statement, to review: - Estimates of her future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits; - Her earnings once a year to verify the amounts that we posted are correct; and - The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes she’s paid. If she does receive benefits, she can: • Request a replacement

Social Security card if she meets certain requirements; • Report her wages if she works and receives Disability Insurance benefits; • Get her benefit verification letter; • Check her benefit and payment information and her earnings record; • Change her address and phone number; • Start or change direct deposit of her benefit payment; • Request a replacement Medicare card; and • Get a replacement SSA1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season. Is Mom not yet receiving Social Security benefits and still planning her retirement? Does she need a little help calculating how her benefit amount fits in with her other income sources in retirement? It’s easy to get instant, personalized benefit estimates, too. Our Retirement Estimator is the

only source that provides Mom with Social Security estimates based on her own earnings record. This allows her to receive the most accurate estimate of her future retirement benefits. Visit the Retirement at Estimator socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Did you know you and Mom can also share the ten most popular male and female baby names of 2017? Social Security is the source for the most popular baby names, and we reveal the new names every year to celebrate Mother’s Day. Be sure to check our site around Mother’s Day at social security.gov/oact/babynames/. Sharing information about Social Security and helping Mom sign up for a my Social Security account at socialsecurity.gov/my account is a meaningful gift that shows you really care.

Interested in the ten most popular baby girl or baby boy names of 2017? Social Security is the source for these names. They reveal a new list every year to celebrate Mother’s Day. Check it out at socialsecurity.gov/oact/babynames/.

Did you know? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, certain factors make women more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, produces too little bone or both. One such factor is that women tend to have smaller, thinner bones than men. Another reason women are more vulnerable to osteoporosis than men concerns the hormone estrogen.

Estrogen is a hormone in women that serves many functions, one of which includes protecting bones. Production of estrogen decreases sharply when women reach menopause, the period in a woman’s life when she ceases menstruating. The National Institute on Aging notes that the average woman has her final period at age 51. Once women reach menopause, the accompanying decline in

estrogen production can cause bone loss. This is one reason why women’s risk for osteoporosis increases after menopause and why recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D, both of which can help women prevent osteoporosis, is different for women age 50 and below than it is for women age 51 and older. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

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Boys record disappointing round at home April 27, Hugoton hosted their varsity tourney in absolutely amazing weather. “This tournament should have worked in our favor on paper but the golf gods had other plans. At the end of a disappointing day Brennon Featherston was one of a few bright spots by shooting an 87 and taking the fourteenth place medal. Brennon’s last three holes were ones to forget and he knows if he could

replay them his score is more likely to be low 80s or high 70s.” said Coach Rex Evans. “Austin Dale came out ready and solid all day. A few mental errors kept him from a score in the 80s but a 95 still had him in the top 20. Jaxon Teeter carded a 105 and had more questions than answers for himself after the round. He knows his game and he will no doubt be on the range get-

ting it dialed back in for a late season run. Natan Mendoza signed a card for a 107, his worst of the season. A few bad holes where his shots were errant cost him big time. He knows what it takes to get to Regionals. I hope he regains that attitude. Austin Stevenson and Nick Gold rounded us out with 108s,” concluded Coach Evans.

HHS golfers travel to Cimarron Hugoton’s varsity golf team travelled to Cimarron April 23 to compete. The weather for once was beautiful and lower scores came as a result. Austin Dale was low man this week with a 91! Austin wished he could have had one or two holes to play

over so his score would have been in the 80s. Jaxon Teeter played strong on his way to firing a 93. Austin Stevenson played 14 holes of good golf but unfortunately he also had four holes of not-sogood golf to put him on the board with a 102. Natan

Mendoza is still hitting the ball straighter and farther than most but the shots to the green and putting are still a thorn in his side. He finished with a 104. Luis Ramos carded a hard fought 114.

Brennon shoots a 99 at Ulysses despite wind April 16 the varsity golf team competed in Ulysses. As per southwest Kansas conditions it was another windy day with gusts into the high 30 miles per hour. This course is traditionally two different courses built into one and it can throw even a veteran golfer for a loop. Brennon Featherston got off to a slow start but finished strong with a 99. Natan Mendoza finished with a 103. Nick Gold continued to impress in his first season

shooting a 105 on a course he’s never played. “Keep watching this young man, he will strike soon for a low number,” commented Coach Rex Evans. Austin Stevenson carded a 106. Austin’s game has been up and down all year and Coach Evans says he expects he’ll bounce back in the next week. Jaxon Teeter finished with a 116. Coach Evans said, “Jaxon holds himself to a standard higher than mine. He was not happy and was

back on the range the next day figuring out some issues.”

Left to right are Hugoton’s JV golfers Kian Lopez, Aidan Schooley, David Barker, Rene Martin, Kobe Lindstrom and Damian Mendez-

Juarez. The boys finished strong to win first at the Ulysses meet over Colby and Ulysses! Way to go! Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.

Varsity golfers take on SWH April 17 the varsity played at Southwestern Heights. Once again the wind was their biggest adversary. Nick Gold finally had that breakout day and signed a card for a 98 which sent him home with a ninth place medal!! Cody Mills also took home hardware by shooting a 103 and taking the fourteenth place medal. “So proud of both of these guys earning

their first golf medals,” said coach Rex Evans. Connor Wells played good all day and with his 107 he just barely missed the top 15. Austin Dale has been a hot stick all season but in golf you are bound to have a forgettable round eventually and his 113 was that round. Luis Ramos rounded out the team with a 127.

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HHS wins at Ulysses April 30 the junior varsity golf team rolled into Ulysses with one goal: “Let’s try and be top three in the team scores”. After 18 hard fought holes in horrible wind Hugoton tallied a score of 440, which also happened to be Colby’s score. Ulysses needed one more score to come in and after that official score posted that put them at 441. HHS’s boys knew it was them and Colby now. The tie breaker process goes to each team’s fifth

player. Damian Mendez shot a 138 and Colby’s fifth player disqualified so that gave Hugoton the team win! Leading the team was Rene Martin with a 105 and a ninth place medal. David Barker shot 109 and thirteenth place medal. Kobe Lindstrom shot 112 and sixteenth place medal. Kian Lopez shot 114 and seventeenth place medal. Rounding out Hugoton were Aiden Schooley at 123 and Damian Mendez at 138.

Golfers complete only nine holes thanks to weather April 24 the junior varsity golf team took on Southwestern Heights course. This was scheduled to be an 18 hole JV tourney but very high winds and gusts to almost 50 mph and smoke in the air from a nearby grass fire as well as plummeting temperatures with wind chills in the 30s forced them to only play nine holes. In the end Hugoton’s boys swept through the competition. Nathan Leininger led the

way by shooting a team-low of 55 and taking the seventh place medal. Rene Martin continued strong play and shot 58 getting the twelfth place medal. Kobe Lindstrom shot 59 and took home the sixteenth place medal. Kian Lopez - who has played solid all year - shot 61, good enough for the eighteenth place medal. Damian Mendez shot 69 and is on the heels of his first medal every week.

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Ladies split wins with Scott City for Senior Night The Lady Eagles hosted Scott City Friday for senior night. The games had an impact on League and Regional seeding, as Scott City was on top of League with only one loss in League play, and Hugoton was second with two losses coming in. By the end of the day, both teams took away a victory from the match up, and maintained their current positions in League. In game one, good pitching and tough defense early in the game led both teams. Scott City was first to strike in the game, as they jumped ahead of the Lady Eagles with an early lead, after the first inning notching a run, and then adding another run in the third. The Eagles tied the game up in the third with a solo home run by

Millyzient McClure and then an RBI single by Jayden Korf to drive in Meaghan McClure to tie the game. The Eagles took the lead briefly in the sixth inning with an aggressive base run from Yesica Calleja, who scored at home after a close play that the catcher dropped. Scott City tied the game up in the seventh and set up one of the top plays for the Eagles all season in the bottom of the seventh. With two outs and no one on, Meaghan McClure came up to bat and had a 2 and 2 count. McClure lined a ball into right field and burned the right fielder and got to third for a triple. The shortstop from Scott attempted to pick McClure off at third, allowing McClure to sprint home and score yet another close play at home.

Meaghan McClure shows off the "Wings of an Eagle". Photo courtesy of Lisa LeNeve.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 10, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank, National Association, as Indenture Trustee for the AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 20002 Plaintiff, vs. Nellie Garcia, et al. Defendants. Case No. 10CV18

Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on June 5, 2018, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lot Twelve (12), in Block Thirtyseven (37), in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 416 South Monroe Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Court Number: Ted E Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the

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Jayden Korf swings away during Senior Night action at home against the Scott City team. The girls ended up splitting wins with Scott, with the Eagles winning the first game 4-3.

Baseball boys travel to Scott for Friday night doubleheader The Eagle baseball team traveled to Scott City Friday evening. The Eagles battled during the whole game but ended up short for the win. Z. Littell led the team with two doubles, one single and two runs and M Mirabal led

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the team with three strike outs. Ending score was Eagles 4 Scott 9 in game one. In game two the Eagles came alive with some more hits. D Burnett tallied two doubles, two singles, and a pair of RBIs. M. Beaza had one double, one single and one RBI and M Mendoza had one double. J Korf had five strike outs and one walk. The Eagles came up short in the end with a score of 7-8 Scott City.

Laney Hoskinson and Jenna Beesley team up to get the runner out at second base during Friday’s Senior Night game. The Eagles walked off with a game one win. Meaghan McClure added eight strikeouts on the mound for the win. The Eagles came out flat in game two. Scott City’s bats came alive and the Lady Beavers never looked back. Scott scored 11 runs in the first four innings and run ruled the Eagles in the fifth with a 12 to 1 win. The Lady Eagles only collected four hits as a team, two of which came from Jayden Korf. Coach McClure said after the game, “It was great to pick up the win the way we did in game one. It showed that we could play with any team if we played a complete game. We just need to be more consistent. We win one and drop two or lose game one and win game two. Looking ahead we cannot do that. Other than that it was good to also have the fan support out to honor our three seniors who have been big for us. Britta, Laney and Jayden have been great role

models and leaders on the team.” The Lady Eagles compete against Ulysses Tuesday and will then need a little help to get first in league. Then next week they will play in Regionals where Hugoton will host Holcomb, Kingman and Pratt.

Casle Heger winds up to pitch against the Beavers Friday night at home.

HMS competes at Sublette The middle school Eagles traveled to Sublette to compete in the Haskell County Relays Tuesday, May 1. Ella Martin got fifth in the Discus. Coach Ferguson said about the competition."We took a small team to Sublette today

for the Haskell County Relays. There were so many athletes at this event and the competition was very strong. I was very proud of the effort and the performance of all of our athletes tonight at the meet."

Boys win second at Lakin The Eagles traveled to Lakin for a track meet. Coach Rod said, "We were fortunate to have some really great weather Friday again. Our boys continue to really compete well right now and the girls we have out right now are competing well. We look really strong on the track and just need to continue to work hard in practice to get ourselves ready for our championship run of our schedule. We have League, Regionals and the State meets coming up in the next three weeks. We need to keep everyone healthy and working towards preparing for those upcoming meets." Boys’ Results 100m Dash 3 Jalen Rosales 11.53 200m Dash

5 Carter Coziahr 23.77 6 Joseph Sanchez 23.97 400m Dash 1 Mitchell Hamlin 50.51 800m Run 1 Jacob Eckert 2:03.45 2 Eric Perry 2:06.17 6 Jorge Encines 2:12.79 1600m Run 2 Abraham Garcia 4:35.73 3 Jahaziel Garcia 4:48.43 3200m Run 1 Ethan Fox 10:31.09 4x100m Relay 2 Jalen Rosales, Dawson Kerbow, Joseph Sanchez, Mitchell Hamlin 44.17 4x400m Relay 1 Dawson Kerbow, Jacob Eckert, Carter Coziahr, Mitchell Hamlin 3:26.34 4x800m Relay 1 Ethan Fox, Bryan Gonzalez, Rafael Guereque, JC Blakeley 8:44.92

Discus 4 Angel Quezada 121’ 2” Long Jump 2 Mitchell Hamlin 21’10 ½” 6 Colton Swinney 19’ 3 ½” Boys Team Placed Second Girls Results 800m Run 6 Rebecca Johnson 2:49.31 1600m Run 6 Molly McClure 6:15.36 100m Hurdles 5 Abbey Goode 18.96 300m Hurdles 5 Abbey Goode 55.25 4x 100m Relay 5 Shaylee Cox, Yaritza De La Rosa, Ashley Escalera, Molly McClure 54.44 4x800m Relay 5 Molly McClure, Rebecca Johnson, Frances Gaskill, Cielo Garcia 11:30.47 Discus 4 Angelica Bojorquez 85’ 10”

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Kansas’ waterfowl, antelope and elk seasons are set The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission approved recommendations for the state’s 2018-2019 waterfowl seasons during the public hearing portion of the Commission’s April 26 meeting in Chanute. The approved season dates are as follows: TEAL High Plains Unit: September 15-23, 2018 Low Plains Zones: September 8-23, 2018 YOUTH WATERFOWL High Plains Unit: October 6-7, 2018 Low Plains Early Zone: October 6-7, 2018 Low Plains Late Zone: October 20-21, 2018 Low Plains Southeast Zone: November 3-4, 2018 DUCK, MERGANSER, AND COOT High Plains Unit: October 13-December 31, 2018 and January 12-27, 2019 Low Plains Early Zone: October 13-December 16, 2018 and December 22-30, 2018 Low Plains Late Zone:

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from a wellknown comp u t e r company telling you they’ve detected a virus on your computer and offers to help you remove it by connecting remotely to your computer. But instead of trying to fix your computer, the scam artist is actually trying to install a virus to give them access to all your files and your personal information that is in them. The scammer may also be trying to hack into your machine to send out spam emails from your account. We’ve also seen an increase in hackers trying to take over your computer’s camera and microphone to spy on you and try to obtain additional personal information. If your computer really does have a problem, take it to a reputable, local computer repair shop or call your computer manufacturer’s customer service number directly. Never give a stranger access to your computer over the phone. Car Warranty. This is another scam making a return to our list after a few years away. Another robocall, this one claims to be from your auto manufacturer or dealer letting you know that your car warranty is about to expire. They will then try to sell you an extended warranty. Usually, like the card services scam, this is a way to gather information about you that can then be sold to other scammers. And just like the card services scam, the best way to deal with these scammers is to just hang up. IRS/Government Imposter. After two years as the number-one scam in Kansas, the IRS scam has slipped back to fourth place. While several high-profile offshore scammers operat-

ing the IRS scam have been shut down in recent years, the IRS reports that more than 10,000 victims have lost more than $54 million to this scam in the past five years. The scam usually involves a scammer impersonating the IRS saying you owe taxes and asking you to pay immediately via your credit card or by purchasing a pre-paid debit card and calling them back with the card number. Other variations we’ve seen in Kansas include scammers calling saying you’ve missed jury duty and need to pay a fine. We’ve even had scammers call impersonating the attorney general’s office saying they were going to come arrest you if you don’t pay a fine immediately. Remember, when you owe money to a government agency, they are going to send you notices by mail. If you do get something in the mail, it’s a good idea to look up that agency’s number in the blue pages of a phone book or on the agency’s official website and call to make sure it’s a legitimate letter. Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams. Whether it’s a foreign lottery, sweepstakes or a government grant, scammers are still luring people to send money with the promise of a future “prize,” if only they will send in the money to pay for the taxes or processing fees now. We always remind consumers that the Kansas Lottery is the only legitimate, legally operating lottery in Kansas, and you should never have to pay money upfront to claim a prize. More information on how to protect yourself from these and other scams is available on our consumer protection website at InYourCornerKansas.org or by calling our consumer protection hotline at 800-4322310.

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MHS seniors graduate Sunday

Moscow High School graduating Class of 2018. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

High School awards banquet was Thursday The high school awards banquet was Thursday evening. A dinner of ribs, chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls and dessert was served by the sophomore class. Awards from every teacher and coach were presented for the year.

Sunday, May 6 Moscow High school graduated their Senior Class of 2018. The class had 17 students. The processional of pomp and circumstance was played by Zo Roland on the piano. The Senior Class was led in by their junior escorts Morgan Lahey and JJ Gonzalez. Senior Monica Gonzalez led the benediction. After the prayer were the speeches given by the students. Brandi Lahey introduced Valedictorian Adriana Salcedo. Mark Horyna introduced Valedictorian Jaylen Mendez and Marcie Knoll introduced Valedictorian Molleigh McCormack. After the speeches was the senior slideshow created by the class and then the presentation of diplomas given by the School Board President Brian White. The 2018 Scholarships were awarded to deserving seniors at the graduation ceremonies Sunday, May 6. Pioneer Communications gave $250 to Bryan Erives. Preceptor Delta Lambda awarded $250 to Morgan Robson. Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary presented $500 to Alexis Hastey and Molleigh McCormack. Northwest Cotton Grow-

ers awarded $500 to Brittney Stuckey and Andrea Amado. Southwest Kansas Board of Realtors gave $500 to Yahir Granillo and Bryan Erives. Parson Trust presented $1000 to Alexis Hastey, Bryan Erives and Jaylen Mendez. Dust Bowl Riders – Brian Lamberson Scholarship awarded $1000 to Jaylen Mendez and Caitlyn McIntire. Equity Bank awarded $250 to Jaylen Mendez. 4-H presented $600 to Madison Hall. Corey Mirabal Scholarship awarded $200 to Javier Marquez and Monica Gonzelez and $100 to Morgan Robson and Jaylen Mendez. SCCC Presidential Scholarship Book and Tuition gave a scholarship to Molleigh McCormack. Teeter Irrigation awarded $500 to Jaylen Mendez. Kiwanis presented $700 to Alexis Hastey, Adriana Salcedo and Bryan Erives. Steven County Conservation District awarded $2400 to Alexis Hastey. Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc presented $1000 to Jalen Shaddix, Morgan Robson and Adriana Salcedo.

Wildcats sweep both Cimarron and Syracuse The high school baseball team traveled to both Cimarron and Syracuse this week. The team swept Cimarron winning both games 25-1 and 15-0. The team also swept Syracuse Tuesday winning both games 21-0 and 15-5.

High school helpers pull with all their might against the grade school students during fun field day.

Community Calendar Thursday, May 10 End of the Fourth Quarter/Second Semester Students Dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Baseball at Leoti, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 Summer School starts Regional Baseball at Elkhart Friday, May 18 HS Regional Track at Montezuma May 24-25 State Baseball at Emporia May 25-26 State Track & Field at Wichita

Mrs. Dale’s last MJH/MHS music program Junior High and High School Music Program was Wednesday evening. This was the last JH/HS music program for Mrs. Dale.

Moscow Elementary enjoys annual fun field day Moscow grade The school had their annual fun field day Wednesday. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade all participated in events such as tire races, an egg toss, a coin dig with their feet, three legged race and sack races, water balloon toss, tug of war and the 50 yard dash. The kids all had fun at the end playing tug of war against the big high school helpers.

The Citizenship Award is given to Caitlyn McIntire and Jalen Shaddix. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

The National Honor Society are back row left to right Jaylen Mendez, Bryan Erives, Jalen Shaddix and Axel Granillo. In the front row are

Kindergarten and first grade students brace and pull with united force trying to make their opponents lose their balance. The grade school

students participated in various activites during the fun field day Wednesday.

Second and third grade students play together during fun field day. Tug of war, sack races, a

coin dig and water balloon tosses were just some of the many activities enjoyed.

Morgan Lahey, Molleigh McCormack, Stacey Enns and Adriana Salcedo. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

MHS track team competes at Jetmore and Bucklin The high school track team, along with 19 other teams, traveled to Jetmore Tuesday. Axel Granillo was the only athlete from Moscow to place, winning fourth in the 100 meters and

second in the discus. Friday the team traveled to the Bucklin Red Aces Relays. Axel Granillo placed sixth in the 100, fifth in the 200 and second in the discus. Bryan Erives placed

fourth in the 3200 meter run. Jesus Gallegos placed seventh in the shot put and Adan Granillo placed sixth in both the long jump and the triple jump.

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The Most Trusted Man in America Part 5 If the reader will allow for a small digression, while news of World War II in Europe and North Africa was being covered by Walter Cronkite, Northwestern Oklahoma State University had one of its very own covering the war in the Pacific theater. Soft spoken Floyd Sibley, or “Sib” as he became known at NWOSU, had also been a war correspondent. But when I met him in 1966, he was the university’s Sports Information Director. He rapidly became known for two things: his easygoing nature, and the smoking of his ever-present pipe. While covering road games, Sib would often drive

a university car behind the activity bus, and his vehicle frequently was piled high with equipment, or several extra players. His academic duties included teaching a couple of sections of a required civics class, but most offerings of the same class were taught by Dr. Manocher Vahdat, a naturalized American citizen from Iran. Dr. Vahdat had been an economic advisor to the former Shah of Iran, and was in many ways the exact opposite of Sib – that is, he was not easygoing, and his classes were very rigorous. And most importantly from a student’s viewpoint, the grade of “F” was more frequently given for a final grade in Vahdat’s classes.

In short, one might accurately say that he was one very tough and demanding teacher. However, although he was a strict disciplinarian, top academic students returning to NWOSU during class reunions often sought out Vahdat while they were on campus before they left. And in later years when student evaluations were widely used for teacher retention and promotion purposes, he was one of the highest-rated university professors. I came to NWOSU in the fall of 1966, and my interview for the job as instructor of business was a memorable one. By the terms of a phone call received, I was to be in president Dr. Martin’s office in Herod Hall at 8:00 a.m., and that meant I would have

to leave Hays (where I was between taking final exams at Fort Hays State College) at 4:00 a.m. I panicked and left at 2:30 a.m. in case of car trouble. I arrived in Alva at 6:00 a.m. and drove around the town to check it out. And by 7:45 a.m., I was in the waiting room to Dr. Martin’s office, where I met the venerable Nell Davis, who was extremely loyal to the president. Nell had news for me concerning a necessary delay in my case, which might take “an hour or a little more.” But she said I was welcome to help myself to a cup of coffee and donuts from down the hall. Nell went on to explain: “A family of squirrels has a nest just outside of Dr.

Martin’s office, and he’s feeding them right now. They come in through an open window on the north side, and sit on the back of the old divan. And naturally, they are shy with strangers, and need some privacy. Dr. Martin is very fond of the mother squirrel and her five babies. He feeds the mother walnuts by hand, who is very tame. But he’s concerned that one of the babies might bite him if frightened by someone they don’t know.” (I quickly made a mental note: don’t scare the squirrels!) Dr. Owen Modeland, another professor interviewing for a position at NWOSU several years later, had a similar experience concerning squirrels. To be continued

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Junior Class of 2019 in front, left to right are Daisy Guerrero, Cacee Milburn, Nayeli Ochoa, Merlin Cortez, Magaly Cortez, Kaberlin Hull, Jourdan Riley, Charlie Sheedy and Brooke Hinds. In back are Oscar Silva, Raegan Hinds, Jonathan Cruz and Daniel Weatherly. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

Senior Class of 2018 in back left to right are Aaliyah Earl, Deserae Schwindt, Carson Milburn, Henry Wiebe, William Brown and Paige Claassen. In front are Alexis Garcia, Tre Tre Cooper, Vanessa Reza, Angelina Fosdick, Lupita Ruelas and Allyson Norton. Not pictured is Hope Halstead. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

“What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you?” That was one of the questions teacher/emcee John Barrett posed to different prom attendees, days before this year’s prom. Rolla’s JuniorSenior Banquet and Prom was May fifth, or Cinco de Mayo. Mr. Barrett with assistance from Mrs. Traci Taylor and Mrs. Megan Gibler created a video roast of the seniors to entertain the students after their delicious meal of chicken or beef enchiladas. The Cinco de Mayo theme was a colorful event, from the stunning formal outfits of the student body to the décor in the multipurpose room. It was a delightful evening, full of fun for all the attendees. The after prom party traveled via Mr. Greene and the Pirate Bus to the Ulysses Bowling Alley for early morning bowling. Then the attendees returned to the school for breakfast, generously provided by the Rolla Lions Club and fabulous prizes, courtesy of local businesses and private donations.

Rolla Library boasts many entertaining activities The Rolla Library has several different activities it provides the school and the community during the school year. Suzanne Murray, school librarian, has a meeting once a week with the preschool and Kindergarten students called Library Learning. This week, in preparation for the planned zoo trip, Mrs. Murray read a pull-out zoo book. She ended the reading session with zoo riddles for the students to solve. The students were very excited to learn more about the animals they would see later in the week. Cindy Hittle, Morton County Librarian, Rolla Branch, hosts Lego Club Mondays at 4:00 p.m. during the school year and Story Time Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Story Time will continue during the month of June, during Summer

Suzanne Murray engages the preschool and Kindergarten students during Library Learning time. Reading. Ages for Story Time are birth to age four, not in school. Summer reading sign ups have been passed out but if your student missed the sign up, you can sign up online at www.rollalibrary.org or stop by the library any Monday or Wednesday. The Library’s

book sale began Monday, May 7 and is currently located in the Library Meeting Room. All sales are on a cash-only basis. Stop by and check out the selection of books to be sold while you peruse the shelves for the new books.

Elementary school music students performed their final concert with Sam Eiland as director Tuesday, May 1. The evening began with the fifth grade band. Two trumpets and three percussionists performed three songs together to the delight of the crowd. Mr. Eiland then presented the Moscow Music Festival awards to the band students. Then it was time for the musical, called “It’s Saturday!” Kindergarten through fifth grade joined their voices and talents together for the remainder of the evening. The performance was the usual outstanding program Rolla has come to expect

Fifth grade band students await Mr. Eiland’s directions. Left to right in back are Tyne Ellis, Bralyn Crowl and Allen VanVliet. In front are Kylie Brummett and Jose Alvarado. from Mr. Eiland’s concerts. He will be greatly missed this next year.

Left to right are Alivia Bolin, Jonas Mauk, Samantha Dunn, Eriberto Moreno, Yareli Cruz, Cayli Crowl, Brynlee Williams, Olivia Reza, Lisa Martens, Felipe Ruelas, Johnny Wiebe, Katie Sheedy, Gem Hernandez, Gen Hernandez, Valeria Ochoa and Jonathan Kaiser.

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Hope Halstead spent her prom evening taking photos for the yearbook. She managed to avoid being in front of the camera most of the time, remaining behind the scenes. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

Community Calendar Thursday, May 10 Graduation Practice at 8:30 a.m. StuCo Elections High School in '0'Hour /Junior High in seventh Hour Junior High/High School Awards at 7:00 p.m. Teacher Appreciation Week Friday, May 11 Driver’s Ed 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. No School Saturday, May 12 Eighth Grade Graduatiion Pictures at 2:00 p.m. and High School Graduation Pictures at 12:30 p.m. Junior High Dance at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday, May 13 Piano Recital at UMC at 4:00 p.m. Mother’s Day Monday, May 14 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Third to Fifth grade Field Trip to Alabaster Caverns leaving at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 Elementary awards in Elementary Foyer at 2:30 p.m.

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Elementary students sing their hearts out. Left to right, angling bottom to top, Eli Hull, Elijah Alberty, Bree Alberty, Mayah Alberty, Mikkalai Luna, Legion Collins, Miah Alberty, Maria Wall, Aubrey Martinez, Alex Fierro, Charlotte Wood, Abe Wiebe, Natalie Villegas, Brooklyn Pearson, Amiley Lewis, Alexa Kaiser, and (Top) Omar Cortez.

Left to right angling from bottom to top, Brooklyn Pearson, Amiley Lewis, Alexa Kaiser, Alianis Soto, Tyson Apelu, Allen VanVliet, Bralyn Crowl, Jose Alvardo, Tyne Ellis, Kylie Brummett, Alivia Bolin, Samantha Dunn, Jonas Mauk, Eriberto Moreno, Cayli Crowl and Yareli Cruz.

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RHS track team travels to Jetmore The Rolla High School track team traveled early in the morning, Tuesday, May 1 to Jetmore to attend the Bob Haug Invitational meet. The Pirates were in for a tough meet, competing with nine other 1A schools, nine 2A schools and two 3A schools. TreTre Cooper placed third in the 100 meter, running 12.99. Alexandra Hart placed third in the 100 meter

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hurdles, with a time of 16.28. Alexandra continued her track events, winning first in high jump with a jump of 5’3”. The students will compete at Rolla Wednesday, May 9 at the SFTL meet. Both junior high and high school students will be competing. Come out and support the Rolla Pirates at their final home meet this season.

Lois turns ninety years young Lois Dunn of Richfield is turning 90 May 20 and her family has decided to have a card shower for her. She moved to this area in 1946 after marrying the love of her life, Wallace Dunn, in California in 1945. Lois was born in Wichita May 20, 1928 to John and Media Kimball. She attended school in Wichita, Seiling, Ok., Owens Valley, Ca. and Haviland. She worked at the original courthouse in Richfield that burned in 1950. She has been a member of the Richfield United Methodist Church since arriving in Richfield. Lois is the mother of six children, five are still living.

She is a grandmother, great grandmother and most recently, a great-great grandmother. You will find her listening to books on tape from Emporia’s library while either knitting or crocheting. Her love of history has led her to research both her family and her husband’s family trees. She also has compiled the Richfield UMC history and is trying to find a way to publish the information for anyone who would like to have it. If you would like to send a card to her, please mail it to 2245 19 Rd, Richfield, Ks. 67953. Let’s see if she can get at least 90 cards!

Pictured left to right are Charlotte Wood, Maria Wall, Brooklyn Pearson, Aubery Martinez, Mikkalai Luna, Eli Hull, Mayah Alberty, Miah Alberty and Mrs. Sherry Pinkley.

Kindergarten students graduate The Kindergarten recognition program took place prior to the elementary spring concert Tuesday, May 1. Mrs. Sherry Pinkley presented the class to Mrs. Kim Mauk. Each student was dressed in a small, white gown and homemade graduation caps. This class will be moving to first grade next

year, with plenty of excitement about their new class. The graduating class consists of Mayah Alberty, Miah Alberty, Eli Hull, Mikkalai Luna, Aubery Martinez, Brooklyn Pearson, Maria Wall and Charlotte Wood. Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2030!

First and second grade students pose at the zoo with their teacher. Pictured left to right are Bree Alberty, (back) Omar Amiley Lewis, Natalie Villegas, Alexa Kaiser, Miss Cortez, Slaughter (back), Alianis Soto, Elijah Alberty (back), and Legion Collins. Front are Bryan Alberty, Abe Wiebe, Alex Fierro and Tyson Apelu. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Pinkley and Miss Slaughter.

Rolla’s preschool through second grade visit the zoo in Garden City A day at the zoo was the plan of the day for Rolla’s preschool through second grade classes Thursday, May 3. The students boarded the Pirate Bus with Tim Dunn as

driver and traveled to Garden City to visit the zoo. Students were entertained by all the animals, each one liking a different part of the zoo at different times.

Preschool and Kindergarten at the Zoo are, pictured left to right, Mikkalai Luna, Zaiden Maravilla, Aubery Martinez, Mayah Alberty, Iker Reyes, Charlotte Wood, Liam Fitzgerald (front), Miah Alberty, Jazmyn Luna, Elizabeth Garcia, Trynadee Miller, Brooklyn Pearson (partially hidden), Brightyn McAnarney, Eli Hull and Sherry Pinkley smiling in the very back. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Pinkley and Miss Slaughter.

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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: 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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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Loren K. Sullivan, deceased, CASE NO. 18-PR-17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on May 1, 2018, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Kenneth Sullivan, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Loren K. Sullivan, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred.

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,

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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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Jocelyn has experienced 1,500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Outstanding job Jocelyn!

Locals graduate from GCCC Garden City Community College had Commencement in Conestoga Arena at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex, Friday, May 4. It was the ninetieth College Class to graduate from Garden City Community College. Students from Hugoton

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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 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! Laurie will be speaking at the Hugoton Area Chamber luncheon May 22 at Pioneer Manor to give an update about the reading programs at the library this summer.

Contact the Chamber at 5444305 if you would like to attend. 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 a.m. (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! FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK Food for fines is back!! If

you have some fines you can bring in canned food for the Project Hope pantry and we will deduct $1 for each item. Canned meat and fruit are always in need and would be greatly appreciated. So help out the community and bring down your fines in preparation for Summer Reading!

Grant has experienced 800 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library and his little sister Grace has joined the challenge with 100 books. Fantastic job Grant and Grace!

Kansas oil, gas production continued to decline in 2017 Kansas oil production decreased in 2017 even as oil prices increased, according to estimates from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas. Natural gas production fell as gas prices remained low and output in the state’s largest gas area continued to taper off. “Oil prices rose fairly steadily in the first half of 2017 from the low $40s per barrel to the low $60s,” said KGS geologist David Newell. “Since then, the price has bounced between $60 and $65 a barrel, but the rate of drilling in Kansas hasn't picked up appreciably.” Oil companies may not be confident that prices will be sustained in the future, or they may think the risk inherent in drilling isn’t worth taking unless prices rise further, Newell said. Prices peaked at about $100 per barrel in 2014 then fell to under $30 a barrel by early 2016 before rising again. During the horizontaldrilling boom in south-central Kansas between 2012 and 2015, more than 700 wells were drilled in a tier of counties, including Harper,

just north of the Oklahoma state line. Both oil and natural gas production in the area escalated rapidly. Due to the geologic characteristics of the producing zone, however, production rates started strong, then dropped drastically. In 2015, Harper County soared from the middle of the pack to be the state’s top oil-producing county, but by 2017 it had slipped to ninth. Output in the area fell significantly in 2016 and continued to decline in 2017, with little new drilling. “Even with prices back up between $60 and $65 per barrel today, I don't think drilling will substantially increase in the region unless prices substantially increase,” Newell said. Ellis County in western Kansas continued to be the top producing county in 2017 after regaining the lead in 2016. It has led for most of the past 50 years. The top-10 oil-producing counties in 2017, in order, were Ellis, Haskell, Barton, Finney, Russell, Rooks, Ness, Stafford, Harper and Barber. All but Haskell County suffered losses.

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Ellis County produced 2.64 million barrels - down 1.3 percent from the previous year - followed closely by Haskell County, which produced 2.45 million barrels, a 42 percent increase from the previous year. “In 2015, 2016, and 2017 Haskell County has had somewhat of a mini drilling boom after several new Mississippian and Pennsylvanian fields were discovered,” Newell said. Harper and Barber counties experienced the greatest declines, with production dropping 52 and 17 percent, respectively. Most of the oil in those counties comes from the Mississippian play that ignited the horizontaldrilling boom. Statewide oil production of 35.8 million barrels in 2017 was a nearly 6 percent decline from the previous year. Oil production in Kansas, which fluctuates as prices rise and fall, peaked at 93 million barrels in 1966. Natural gas production statewide in 2017 was about 216 billion cubic feet, a drop of 12 percent from 2016. At the beginning of 2017 the price was around $3 per thousand cubic feet. At the end of the year it was $2.50. By comparison, it reached $14 in 2008. Production from the Hugoton Natural Gas Area in western Kansas — once the largest gas field in North America — continued to de-

cline, largely due to depletion. Production in the Hugoton Field, which peaked at 651 billion cubic feet in 1970, was 88 billion cubic feet in 2017. “There are small pockets of relatively untapped gas in the Hugoton Field, but overall and despite any effect of price fluctuations, the field is depleting,” Newell said. “It will continue its long venerable decline in pressure and production rates pretty much unaffected by price.” Natural gas production in all of the top-ten gas-producing counties was down, with the largest decline in Harper County at 26 percent. Stevens County, which produced about 26 billion cubic feet, was the top producer. It was followed, in order, by Grant, Harper, Kearny, Barber, Haskell, Morton, Finney, Stanton and Seward counties. All are in the Hugoton natural gas area except Harper and Barber counties, where production was mainly from the Mississippian play. Natural gas production from shallow coal beds in southeast Kansas remained low due to low prices. Drilling there for coal-bed natural gas has virtually ceased in recent years. Current and historical production data for the entire state, as well as by county, field, lease and operator, are available online.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT April 2018 Wiebe,Jahan, Parked in Wrong Direction $45.00 Sanchez-Nunez, Jose, Criminal Trespass x2 $263.00 Fenton, Jesse, Loud Music $138.00 Maravilla, Diego Reyes, Speeding 39/30 $106.00 Tinoco, Crystal, Dog at Large $163.00 Plus restitution $280.80 Loya, Pablo, Driving While Suspended #4 $2,263.00 90 days in jail; Serve 20, Suspend 70 Marquez, Rebecca, Vicious Dog $163.00 Dog removed from City Limits Rickers, Richard, Vicious Dog

$163.00 Dog removed from City Limits Romo-Rodriquez, Cesar, Theft of services $ 213.00 Plus restitution $ 757.13 10 days suspended Maravilla, Weston, Stop Sign Violation $163.00 Maravilla, Weston, Violation of Restrictions $100.00 License suspended 30 days Santana-Chavez, Manuel, Fleeing and Eluding $163.00 Santana-Chavez, Manuel, Transport Open Container $ 150.00 Santana-Chavez, Manuel, DUI $ 820.00 30 days in jail; Serve 2, Suspend 30 One year probation