May 22, 2014

Volume 127, Number 21

Thursday, May 22, 2014

20 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Salute local EMTs

Senior Class of 2014 includes front, left to right, Junior Escort Michael Baeza, Maria Sanchez, Mireya Ramirez, Alondra Armendariz, Veledise Torres, Janett Aguilar, Blanca Hernandez, Yessenia Reyes, Elizabeth Johnson, Micah Baehler, Courtney Ferguson, Kelsey Quillen, Krysta Hines, Megan Bryan and Junior Escort Taylor Fiss; second row are Armando Garcia, Bradley Campbell, Timmy Haller, Maria Vera, Bailey Haynes, Sarah Martin, Kelsey Hittle, Taylor Haar, Taryn Garza, Rocio Rodriguez, Anna Rome, Alondra Loya, Andrew Mendoza and Logan Frederick; third row are David Tapia, Kole Kahl, Takoda

Eckert, Victor Romo, Talon Easton, Gabe Guzman, Luis Castro, Edgar Don Juan, Alfonso Villa, Denver Knox, Michael Losey, Austin Harper and Zane Littell; fourth row are Luis Sanchez, Ross Davis, Richie Ruvalcaba, Cordell Barnes, Logan Romero, Maverick Mills, Slade Shuck, Brady Heger, David Kurt, Adam Scott, Jeison Rodriguez and Roger Figueroa; and in back are Brady Marshall, Chase Clinkingbeard, Chalen Talbert, Yates Sutton, Nic Frederick, Mitchell Persinger, Reid Davis and RJ Beesley. Photo courtesy of Kathy Purcell.

The Stevens County EMTs are to be honored during EMT Week which is May 18 through May 24.

These dedicated workers are to be cheered for all the hard work they do to become an EMT. In order to become a Basic Emergency Medical Technician, they have to have 165 classroom hours and then they have to pass state tests - including both written and hands-on.

They also have to do clini-

cal runs, or “ride alongs” on trips with the EMTs as a third tech. Every two years, they have to have 36 hours of classroom to keep their certification up.

To become an Advanced EMT requires 180 classroom hours and a passing score on a written test.

Advanced EMTs are qualified to start IVs, do manual cardiac shocking and can administer some drugs. Every two years, Continued to page 4

Sixty seniors graduate at Hugoton High School Hugoton High School hosted the 2014 Hugoton High School Graduation Saturday, May 17. Sixty seniors were honored at the event. Hugoton High School Band, with Mr. Mark Newton directing, presented the Processional. Mr. Gregg Errebo, principal of Hugoton High School, welcomed family and guests and recognized the school faculty.

Representatives for the senior class performed special music, accompanied by Ms. Angela Heger on the

piano. Trevor Waechter directed the singers.

Slade Shuck, salutatorian, delivered a speech after being recognized. Valedictorian David Kurt followed.

Brittani Mahan, counselor at Hugoton High School, assisted by community and post secondary group representatives, presented the awards and honors recognition.

Scholarship awards went to: Luis Sanchez - Crane Holder Memorial Scholarship-$200, Richard Michem

Scholarship-$800 and Hutton Scholarship-$500. Two Gas Capital Scholarships of $750 each went to Zane Littell and David Kurt. Anna Rome, Zane Littell, Logan Romero and David Kurt each received a Stevens County Hospital Auxillary scholarship of $300.

Kappa Etta Sorority scholarships of $200 went to Logan Romero and Micah Baehler. Brady Heger, Luis Castro, Micah Baehler, David Kurt, Logan Romero and Elizabeth Johnson re-

ceived the Hershey Family Scholarship of $500 each.

The Parsons Scholarships of $1000 each went to Adam Scott, Luis Sanchez, Logan Romero, Liz Johnson, Brady Marshall, Micah Baehler, Brady Heger, Kelsey Hittle, Alfonso Villa and Courtney Ferguson.

Stevens County Farm Bureau Scholarships of $400 each went to Yessenia Continued to page 3

May 18 through May 24 is EMT Week. A few of Stevens County’s 25 EMTs listed on the roster stand left to right: Rodney Kelling, Danny Gerrond, Phil Gooch, Tom Torrey, John Moser, Beverly Gerrond, Betty Rosel, Joy Lewis, Bailey Esarey, Kyrie Esarey, Michael Burrows and Greg Sohm. Not pictured are Margaret Bell, Brad Dahle, Phil Thompson, Nylene Johnson, Bridget Marshall, Darroll Munson, Susan Munson, Howard Owens, Terry Pierson, Penny Sandoval, Ed Stevenson, Tom Schechter and Melvin Vaughn.

Hugoton Middle School Principal Lance Custer and Counselor Karie Gaskill receive a KAMSA 2014 "Exemplary" Middle School Plaque at the KAMSA Luncheon Friday, May

The Hugoton High School Eagles varsity baseball team is the GWAC Champs for 2014. The team ended their regular season with an 18-1 record. The team played their first game at

Regionals Tuesday against Scott City and defeated the team 5-3. Regional game results will be in next week’s Hermes. Photo courtesy of Kathy Purcell.

9, 2014 in Topeka. Dr. Mike Wolgast, KAMSA Representative, is shown presenting the plaque.

Congratulations to Hugoton Middle School for receiving this honor.

Hugoton Middle School recognized as “exemplary” Hugoton Middle School Principal Lance Custer and Counselor Karie Gaskill traveled to Topeka Friday, May 9 to accept a 2014 “Exemplary” Middle School award from Kansas Association of Middle School Administration, or KAMSA, on behalf of the school.

The KAMSA award is given to schools in Kansas who show high levels of student accountability. In order to receive the award, Hugoton Middle School had to complete a threepart application, including an overall synopsis of the school, available academic programs and new pro-

grams meant to accelerate academic achievement.

Congratulations HMS!

Bell files William Edward Bell has filed for the District I County Commissioner position currently held by Jim Bell.

Area businesses announce closings for Memorial Day

Rolla’s golf team is thrilled to head to State competition next week. The team is comprised of Panches Maravilla, Josh Eckert, Coach John Barrett, Chandler Huddleston and Michael

Burnett. They will be accompanied by Coach Barrett, who has been with the boys since the beginning.

Rolla golf team heads to State For the first time in Rolla's high school golfing history, the entire team is headed to State! The team, which has been coached by John Barrett since the beginning, qualified by placing third as a team at the Regional golf meet in Sharon

Springs Monday, May 19.

This year's team consists of sophomore Panches Maravilla and juniors Chandler Huddleston, Michael Burnett and Josh Eckert.

Chandler was second in the individual scores, with Michael coming in tenth.

Josh scored his personal best. State golf will take place at Garden City at the Southwind Golf Course Tuesday, May 27. This is Chandler's third trip to State golf.

Congratulations to the entire team!

Memorial Day will be celebrated across the United States this coming Monday, May 26. As a result, some businesses will be closed in observance.

The Hugoton, Moscow and Rolla Post Offices will be closed Monday, as well as the Hugoton, Moscow and Rolla City Offices. The Stevens County Courthouse reported they will also be closed May 26.

Don’t plan to attend any activities at the Hugoton Senior Center, as they will be closed Monday for the holiday.

Please make sure to take care of any banking business Friday afternoon, be-

cause Citizens State Bank and First National Bank both plan to close all day Monday.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum will also be closed, but you can still enjoy the outdoor exhibits and use their walking track.

Stevens County Library will close Saturday evening and reopen Tuesday with summer hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

Fortunately, if you forgot any essentials or miscounted when planning your cookout, White’s will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. If you’re in

need of refreshing drinks or sweet or salty snacks, both the Pantry and Express Lane plan to stay open with regular hours. The Store in Moscow, as well as Rolla’s Corner Stop, will also be open throughout the day.

Hugoton’s Alco reported they will remain open with regular hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays. Dollar General will also be open Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Don’t forget to pick up anything you might want from Twisted H Liquor, as they will be closed until Tuesday morning.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

- Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426.

NOW! - Sign the kids up for the Stevens County Library’s summer reading program “Fizz, Boom, READ!” Registration forms are available at the sign up desk in the front hallway of the SCL at 500 S. Monroe in Hugoton.

May 26 - Memorial Day May 27 - Glenda Hopkins will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to help Veterans and their dependents apply for benefits from the Veterans Administration. For more information, call 620-276-3102.

- Johnson Cooperative Grain Company, Inc. will host their annual meeting at the Stanton County Senior Center, 205 E. Weaver in Johnson beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a meal to follow at 7:00 p.m.

May 27-30 - Hugoton City-Wide Spring Cleaning Week. The City asks all residents to use the alleys next to the trash containers. Please do not block the alleyway. If you have any problems, please contact the City Office at 620-544-8531.

Tree limbs should go in a separate pile. Large metal items such as washers or dryers should also be separated from trash or tree limbs. Please contact City Utility Supervisor Paul

Nordyke at the City Office with large items or pick-up problems.

May 29 - Syracuse Cooperative Exchange will host their annual meeting at the Syracuse High School Cafeteria, 502 N. Main Street in Syracuse with the regular business meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, and a meal following the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

May 29-July 3 - Stevens County Health Department will host a community class: “Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Diseases” every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A book and relaxation CD are included in the class fee.

Please register at the Health Department, 505 S. Polk in Hugoton by Monday, May 19.

Call Paula Rowden, RN, MPH at 620-544-7177, ext. 16 or Trista Panjwani, RN, BSN at 620-544-7177, ext. 12 with any questions.

May 31 - Dirtona Raceway will host races beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Pit opens at 3:00 p.m.

Classes featured include Go Karts, Micros, Hobby Stocks, Stock Cars, Sport Mods and Modifieds.

June 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

June 4 - Stevens County Library will host “Mad Science” to start off their summer reading program at 10:00 a.m.

- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m.

June 5-7 - 43rd Annual Jim Hitch Memorial Junior Golf Tournament in Guymon, Ok. For information and entry forms go to www.jimhitchgolf.com.

June 5 - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Room of the Stevens County Library.

- Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Avenue in Ulysses. Kris Humphrey of Ulysses’s Oasis Church will speak. Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601 or visit www.sonsofthunderswks .com for more information.

June 7 - Biking Across Kansas is coming through Hugoton with 900 riders and support crews. They should start coming through town around 8:00 a.m. and continue for most of the morning.

- Annual Free Fishing Day at Cimarron National Grassland Recreation Area starting at 8:00 a.m. Kids up to age 16 and those over 55 may fish without a license. There will be a free hot dog feed and prizes for winning fish caught and door prizes. Call 620-697-4621 for more information.

June 7-14 - Annual Grassland Heritage Festival in Morton County.

For more information, contact Myrna Barnes or Becky Ellis at the Morton County Historical Society Museum at 620-697-2833 or email mtcomuseum@elkhart.com.

June 8 - Sew All Day at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Call 620-544-2283 for more information.

- Homemade chicken and noodle dinner at Elkhart City Hall to celebrate Grassland Heritage Festival beginning at 12:00 noon. Divine Intervention, praise group from Elkhart Church of the Nazarene, will perform.

A tragic accident has taken the life of former Hugoton resident Thomas “Tom” Arnold Lee. Tom passed from this life Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Lake Evans Chambers at Clearlake, Ok. He was 62.

Born April 28, 1952 in Hugoton, Tom was the son of Clarence Arnold Lee and the former Clara Ellen Duncan.

Tom graduated from Hugoton High School and went on to graduate from college. He became a teacher and was the tennis coach for the Beaver Dusters.

April 30, 1972 Tom and Carol K. Ferguson were united in marriage in Hugoton.

Mr. Lee was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ and served as a minister at the Forgan, Ok. Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Oklahoma Coaches and Tennis Associations.

Survivors include his wife Carol of the home; sons, Chris Lee of Cumming, Georgia, Jeffrey Lee of Ankeny, Iowa and Jason Lee of Clinton, Oklahoma; daughters, Kim Lee-Pendleton of Cumming and Denae Lee of Edmond, Ok.; his eight grandchildren; his mother Clara Lee of Hugoton; brothers, Jimmy Lee of Geraldine, Mt., Johnny Lee of Ashland and Danny Lee of Cumming;

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PUBLIC NOTICE DECORATIONS PLACED ON THE GRAVES AT THE HUGOTON AND RURAL CEMETERIES MUST BE PICKED UP BEFORE JUNE 10, 2014 (2eot21)

Donald “Don” Tomlin Death has claimed the life of Donald “Don” Tomlin. Mr. Tomlin, 88, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

Born June 17, 1925 in Wanette, Ok., he was the son of Lyman and Lillian Taylor Tomlin.

Don graduated from Wanette High School in 1943. Then in June of 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines and was discharged in January of 1946. In September of 1946 he enrolled at the University of Kansas and graduated in 1950. In December of 1950 he joined the

Crane • Disturbance, 600 Block of South Harrison, Gone on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, May 14, 2014 • Unwanted Subject, 1000 Block of South Washington, Removed Subject, Officer Lamatsch • Civil Standby, 700 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, May 15, 2014 • ATV Complaint, 400 Block of Jayhawk, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Friday, May 16, 2014 • Dogs at Large, Notified the Owner to Catch, Officer Crane • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane/Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 100 Block of South Adams, Advised to Turn the Music Down, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, May 17, 2014 • Dogs at Large, 200/300 Block of Lincoln, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • Broken Water Main, Northwest Avenue, Notified the City, Officer Crane • Possible Domestic, 1100 Block of Adams, Separated the Subjects, Sergeant Johnson/Officer Lamatsch Sunday, May 18, 2014 • Possible DUI, 1000 South Main, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane

• Loud Music, 900 Block of South Polk, Advised Them to Turn it Down, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 200 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 500 Block of Polk, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity May 12 through May 18.

Fire Department Hugoton Station No activity this period.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Three medical runs.

his sister Donalda Eveleigh of Ulysses; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Lee will take place at the Beaver High School Auditorium in Beaver, Ok. at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 23. Visitation will be Thursday, May 22 at Alan Clark Funeral Services located at 124 West Second Street in Beaver from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Tom Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund at either bank in Beaver or to In Search Of The Lord’s Way, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, Ok 73083.

Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Donna Lagunas who passed from this life at the age of 56, Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

She was born January 24, 1958 in Liberal, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Swank Underwood.

Donna graduated from Liberal High School. She

worked as a Laboratory Assistant for Southwest Medical Center for 15 years.

Survivors include her son Nicholas Lagunas of San Diego, Ca.; daughter Kristy Staples and husband Chris of Dodge City; her mother Mary L. Underwood of Liberal; and her two grandchildren, Lynsi and Caleb Staples.

Donna’s father preceded her in death.

Graveside services were attended Monday morning, May 19, 2014 at Restlawn Cemetery with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Relay for Life in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

Ryan Davis Word has been received of the death of Ryan Matthew Davis. Ryan passed from this life Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Wichita at the age of 30.

Howard Feldman Word has been received of the death of Howard Feldman. Howard passed away Monday, May 19, 2014.

His obituary will be in next week’s Hermes. There will be no services as cremation has taken place.

The God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

I Peter 5:10

US Air Force and served during the Korean War Conflict until December of 1954.

After his discharge from the US Air Force he was employed as a staff accountant with Bartlett Settle and Edgerle of Hutchinson. In 1967 he was transferred to Liberal to help establish a branch office and in 1973 the branch office was sold and became Godfrey and Hay Chartered. It is now Hay Rice and Associates Chartered.

After his retirement he continued to work part time for many years.

Don is survived by his several nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Edward Tomlin; and his two sisters, Margaret Tomlin and twin sister Delores Clarkson.

Memorial services were attended Monday, May 19, 2014 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Odle presiding. Burial of the cremains will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and plant memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Donna Lagunas

Thomas “Tom” Lee

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Monday, May 12, 2014 • Public Service, 500 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane Tuesday, May 13, 2014 • Barking Dog, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Advised ACO Smith, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Officer

Event is free with pin.

- “Community Old-Fashioned Church Service” hosted by Richfield Methodist Church with a Circuit Riding Preacher and “Singspiration” at Richfield.

An ice cream social will take place after the service. Bring your lawn chairs!

June 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m.

- Stevens County Library Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m.

June 10 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center, Sixth and Main in Hugoton, at 12:00 noon.

June 11 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12:00 noon.

- FREE Children’s Day activities at the Grassland Heritage Festival with activities by the Morton County Library staff, Morton County Historical Society Museum, Forest Service and other volunteers. A hot dog lunch will be at 12:00 noon. There will be wagon rides, rope making, blacksmithing and more at the MCHS Museum in Elkhart.

June 13 - Grassland Heritage Festival’s “Cowboy Cookout” at 6:00 p.m. at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart with hamburgers, all the trimmings and s’mores!

Steve Cormier will entertain at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Event is free with pin.

June 14 - Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally, starting at Barb’s Den, 109 E. Sixth in Hugoton.

Register from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Run will leave at 2:00 p.m.

Obituaries

He was born August 9, 1983 in Garden City, to Mark Davis and the former Doris Behm.

A graduate of Fellowship Baptist School and Seward County Community College, both in Liberal, he was currently working at finishing his Criminal Justice degree at Wichita State University.

Mr. Davis was also working as a teacher and counselor at Riverside Academy in Wichita and as an Inspector for the Kansas Boxing Commission. Ryan also worked as a volunteer firefighter for the Seward County Fire Department, until a medical condition forced him to give it up.

Ryan’s passion was his motorcycle. The only thing he might have loved more than his motorcycle was kids.

Mr. Davis was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of

Liberal and was a vested member of the Wichita chapter of the Ruff Ryders, where he was affectionately known as “Lepricon.” He also had a close affiliation with the Wichita chapter of the Underground Kings and Queens.

Survivors include his parents, Mark and Doris Davis of Garden City; brother Christopher Davis and wife Stephanie of Henderson, Tx.; his grandmother Gertrude Davis of Garden City; special friend Sandra Aves and her daughter Cassandra of Wichita; his aunt Donna Owens of Holcomb; his niece Madisun Boese Davis; two nephews, Cyle and Travin Davis; and a host of Ruff Ryder “brothers and sisters” nationwide.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ernest and Evelyn Behm and paternal grandfather Arthur Davis.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, May 20, 2014 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Bill Prater presiding.

Graveside services were observed at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Richfield Cemetery with Pastor David Jones presiding. Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Ryan Davis Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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Scholarships Continued from page 1 Reyes, Austin Harper, Brady Heger, Logan Romero, Bailey Haynes and Kelsey Hittle.

Micah Baehler, Logan Romero and Courtney Ferguson each received a Lions Club Scholarship of $300.

Stevens County Medical Foundation gave $1000 each to Anna Rome, Ross Davis, David Kurt and Logan Romero.

Chandler Clay Sandoval Memorial of $250 each went to Liz Johnson, Micah Baehler, Brady Heger and Takoda Eckert.

Zane Littell and Luis Sanchez each received a Knights of Columbus Scholarship of $200 each. Kiwanis Scholarships of $300 each went to Kelsey Hittle, Chalen Talbert and Micah Baehler.

Southwest Pioneer Foundation Scholarships of $250 each went to Bailey Haynes, Luis Sanchez, Brady Marshall and Kelsey Hittle.

The Class of 1952 Scholarship of $100 was given to Brady Marshall. David Kurt received the Helium Litigation Scholarship of $1000.

Hugoton First National Bank Scholarships of $200

each went to Timmy Haller, Zane Littell and Luis Sanchez.

VFW Scholarships of $500 each went to Bailey Haynes, Kelsey Quillen, Courtney Ferguson, Takoda Eckert, David Kurt, Luis Castro, Armando Garcia, Alfonso Villa and Brady Marshall.

Takoda Eckert and Yessenia Reyes were presented with Hugoton Masonic Lodge Scholarships of $250 each.

FFA Alumni ScholarshipMultiple amounts went to Brady Heger, Micah Baehler, RJ Beesley, Anna Rome, Kole Kahl, Megan Bryan and Brady Marshall.

Britta and Olian Thompson Memorial of $1000 was awarded to David Kurt.

Elizabeth Johnson received the PEO Scholarship of $250.

The Kevin Seaman Scholarship of $500 each went to David Kurt, Courtney Ferguson, Michael Losey and Bailey Haynes.

Pheasant Heaven -College and Vocational School Scholarships of $1000 each went to David Kurt, Reid Davis, Yessenia Reyes, Zane Littell, Luis Sanchez, Kelsey Hittle and

Anna Rome.

Preceptor Delta Lambda Scholarships of $250 each were awarded to Courtney Ferguson, Brady Heger, Luis Sanchez and Yates Sutton.

Reid Davis, Ross Davis, Takoda Eckert, Nick Frederick, David Kurt, Anna Rome, Logan Romero and Luis received the Sanchez Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship of $1000 each.

Denise Leonard Medical Education Scholarships of $750 each were awarded to Logan Romero and David Kurt. Brian Lamberson/Dust Bowl Riders scholarships of $750 each went to Takoda Eckert, Chalen Talbert and Logan Romero.

Adam Scott received the Joseph B. Chillen/Earl B. Williams Scholarship of $1500.

Antonio Romo Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipients were Courtney Ferguson, David Kurt, Takoda Eckert, Liz Johnson, Luis Castro, Alfonso Villa, Luis Sanchez, Roger Figueroa, Yessenia Reyes, Rocio Rodriguez, Kelsey Hittle, Jeison Rodriguez, Victor Romo and Armando Garcia.

Larry Seybold Memorial Scholarships of $500 were awarded to Logan Romero, Liz Johnson and David Kurt.

Southwest Friends of the Arts’ scholarship of $250 was awarded to Roger Figueroa.

Stevens County 4-H scholarships were awarded to Megan Bryan, Brady Heger and Liz Johnson. The Pollyannas awarded $400 each to Yates Sutton, Roger Figueroa, Timmy Haller and Courtney Ferguson.

The Patriot Award - from Pollyannas - of $100 was awarded to Chalen Talbert.

Stevens County Soil Conservation Scholarships of $2400 each went to Micah Baehler and Alondra Loya.

The LMD Club awarded $500 each to Luis Castro, Roger Figueroa, Armando Garcia, Yessenia Reyes, Mireya Ramirez, Victor Romo, Maria Sanchez, Rocio Rodriguez, Maria Vera and Alfonso Villa.

Stevens County Healthcare Scholarship of $1000 went to Bailey Haynes. Rotary Club Scholarships of $500 each were awarded to Reid Davis, Brady Heger and Zane Littell.

Hugoton High School senior representatives provided some special music to the crowd of family and friends during commencement services Saturday.

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USD 210 BOE discusses budget and personnel The Hugoton USD #210 Board of Education met Monday, May 19 for a regularly scheduled meeting. Present at the meeting were board members Matt Mills, Stephanie Heger, Martin Daharsh, Todd Gayer, Don Beesley and Paula Rowden. Also present were Traci Shields, Mark Crawford, Tiffany Boxum, Lance Custer, Elise Heger, Jan Kilbourne, Davonna Daharsh, Kay McDaniels and John Girodat.

The board opened the meeting with a Budget Hearing at 6:25 p.m. Questions and/or discussion concerning the proposed 2013-2014 USD 210 School District Budget took place at that time. At 6:30 p.m. the regular meeting began.

Good news by BOE members included how well the graduation went and how well the GWAC league track meet was run. Todd Gayer thought Project Prom and the prom went smoothly. Paula Rowden was invited to a Rotary Club meeting last week and shared how the Latinos Making a Difference officers did a great job with their presentation about a recent trip to San Antonio, Tx. The board accepted the resignations of Teresa Armstrong, second grade teacher; Robynn Rome, Primary PE/MTSS support; Ardis Newton, Kdg Teacher aide; Angela Murillo, second shift custodian; Nicole Gold, HMS cheer coach only. Nicole will continue as seventh grade ELA teacher; and Tom Schechter, HES custodian, effective June 6, 2014.

New hires approved by the board were Dr. Bud Smithson, HMS/HHS CTE Teacher/coordinator (replaces John Moore); Amy Trayler, Instrumental Band and vocal music (replaces Mark Newton and Lindsay Denton); Misti Becker, HHS English Language Arts (replaces Andy Gwennup and Aubrey Rice); Marie Preston, sixth grade English/Writing (replaces Savannah Thomas); and Susan Carey, HHS Business/ FBLA (replaces Cara Rogers).

Also approved was Lisa LeNeve moving from HES IT Technician to Central Office Director of Communications and district web manager.

Pilot year report about the College and Career Advocate initiative was presented by Chelle Leininger and Kate Szymczak.

The board was informed Karie Gaskell and Emily Snyder work with HMS students, Chelle Leininger works as the freshman/junior advocate, Kate Szymczak is the sophomore/senior advocate, Brittani Mahan is the junior/senior advocate and Yolanda Hernandez is the ESL advocate. These advocates have a major impact on helping students align their career interests to a technical school, JuCo or University. They agreed including the parents in on these conversations is important.

Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development Up-

dates were presented by Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development.

Elise talked about the difference between ACT Aspire and MAP. Assessment plans are coming together nicely. The district is looking at keeping MAP and also phasing in ACT Aspire 3-10.

Superintendent Crawford informed the board of the District luncheon Wednesday, May 21.

There will be four employees retiring. The District has two career and tech ed completers. Two students have completed an industry recognized program on the Governor’s list for high needs jobs. The district will be awarded $2,000 because of the students.

Anna Rome and Sarah Martin have earned their CNA and college coursework in the process.

Mrs. Boxum, Primary School Principal, talked about Field Day Wednesday. She also talked about the target goals in reading and math. Reading goal was set for Spring 2014 at 80% as measured by AIMS web data and 80% of Preschool/KinderPrep Students will meet the target score as measured by myIGDIs. In math, 90% of the Primary school students were expected to meet or surpass the target score.

Tiffany presented the results of the tests and kindergarten had 48% meeting their goal. First grade was 96% and second grade was 77%. In math, 77% of kindergarten students met their goal, 98% of first graders and second graders was 90%. School wide results were 80% goal and 78% was met in reading and in math, the goal was met at 90%.

Lance Custer, Middle School Principal informed the board of the awards ceremony. There were 11 presidential silver awards presented. StuCo presented one student with an iPad mini. Also, two Nooks were given away, one to an eighth grader and one to a seventh grader.

Jan Kilbourne, HLA Principal, informed the board the Hugoton Learning Academy will be in its fifth year. Presently the school has 90 students. Jan reported nearly 100 people attended the HLA graduation Sunday. Lee Isaac did a fantastic job speaking at the graduation and challenging the students to do their very best in life.

The High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) Report was given by Paula Rowden.

The board discussed the District budget and long-term planning, and the budget review for 2014-2015.

The Central Office relocation options were discussed and the sale options for used route buses and Innovative School District designation.

The board approved the republished 2013-2014 budget.

The district under budgeted for bi-lingual and the state required the school to republish because of changes with KPERS. Also approved was the Capital

Outlay resolution, effective July 1, 2014. This is a new law giving the district authority to have a “continuous and permanent” Capital Outlay resolution. The current resolution is in its third year, out of five total years.

The board made a motion to declare surplus three used route buses. It was approved, contingent on the Board decision related to a BOE approved lease option for bus replacement.

These buses were declared surplus: B-3 (2001, with 217K) B-6 (2000, with 203K) and B-7 (2005, with 193K). These are USD 210’s worst buses. B-7’s engine is in bad shape (cracked cylinder sleeve).

The motion to approve the low bid on the lease of five route buses was tabled until the June 16 meeting. More research is needed at this time.

The motion to approve SWPRSC Letter of Intent for the 2014-2015 school year passed.

The board voted to declare surplus 1985 John Deere 850 tractor and sell to the highest sealed bid. The district has one good bid, but are open to collecting other bids. The deadline to receive bids is Friday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. The tractor will be sold

as is; it does not currently run.

The board approved a local, low bid for a new mower for the grounds crew. Approved was the purchase of a new 35 horsepower Country Clipper mower from TC’s Shop of Hugoton at a price of $11,476. Calvin Lay took over the business OD had here in Hugoton.

Also approved were summer employment workers for Grounds and IT Department. Approved was a total summer budget amount.

The board approved a request from Maria Soltero to graduate one semester early in December 2014.

The board accepted a gift from Alco of $691.49.

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grant for $32,450 for the 2014-2015 school year was approved.

The board approved the motion to revise the job description of Lisa LeNeve to District web page, communications, and Central Office support.

Also approved was the revised job description for the following positions HMS/HHS Drafting/ Tech/ CTE coordinator and HHS Counselor.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Hugoton’s upper-level business students participated in a variety of job shadow experiences as the grand finale of the department’s career preparation training.

Students requested specific careers they wanted to investigate further, and teachers Cara Rogers and Paige Rawlings helped make the contacts with local professionals.

“This year’s students were mostly interested in shadowing medical professions,” said Rogers, “but we were also excited to place students with professionals involved in law enforcement and the legal system.”

The one-day job shadow is intended to provide students a glimpse into the real world of work, and help them finalize plans before going on to receive additional training after high school.

Attorney Paul Kitzke took senior Alondra Loya to meet with a judge in Liberal, as

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well as provide a tour of the jail, so she’d see different aspects of his daily routine.

Dr. Sam allowed senior Bradley Campbell to follow as he consulted with patients, while other students shadowed Southwest Medical professionals in ICU, OB/GYN, and the laboratory.

“We were in a separate room and watched a cesarean section through a glass window,” said junior Leslie Miller.

Brandy Robson welcomed a student who was interested in investigating mortuary science, while the Seward County Sheriff’s Department allowed two young men to tour the jail before riding around with deputies on duty.

The Hugoton Business Department would like to express their appreciation to participating leaders.

In Hugoton: Paul’s Funeral Home, Tate & Kitzke LLC, and Stevens County Medical Center, and in Liberal: Southwest Medical Center and Seward County Sheriff’s Office.

Remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Students and supervisors involved in Southwest Medical Center’s day include Leslie Miller, Magee Gifford, Director Michelle Gillespie, Jamaia Perez, Nurse Educator Jesse Ruiz and Katie Weaver.

Assistant Funeral Director Brandy Robson helps give Brenda Avila a better idea of the varied duties involved in mortuary science.

HES Accelerated Reader “high pointers” announced are Jayden Salazar, Danah Al-Hashmi and Nely Schmitt.

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409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

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Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD

516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

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Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

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

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

Principals for the Day Jayce Heger, Storm Heger and Bryan Montoya show their enthusiasm up on the roof, and greet the end of the school year with open arms.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

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Heger, Heger and Montoya serve as Principals Monday, May 19, three Primary School students got to be Principals for a day.

Monday Storm Heger earned 200 AR points. That’s enough to be principal of the day! He loves to be principal.

He loves to go on the roof of the school, having a friend read to him and going to lunch with Mrs. Boxum at Subway. But everything on the paper was not fun. He liked doing everything on the chart. It was also hard to get 200 AR points, but he made it. He worked for it. He read so much his fingers were sore. They were better in the morning.

Jayce Heger served as Principal of the Day also

Monday. She liked reading and getting 200 AR points.

Jayce liked to go up on the roof. The second grade got ice cream for being great in the lunch room. Good job, Jayce Heger!

Bryan Montoya, a second grader at HES, served as Principal for the Day at Hugoton Primary School! Monday, Bryan was named Principal for the Day. He liked reading and playing with his friends and gave the secretaries in the elementary school some cold drinks. Way to be a reader, Principal Bryan!

Each principal submitted their own story to be included in this week’s Hermes. Thank you, principals!

EMT’s Continued from page 1 they have to have 44 hours of classroom to keep their certification up.

Stevens County pays for the classes on condition the student serves 240 hours per year as a EMT. EMTs from Hugoton are Rodney Kelling-Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/EMS Director; John Moser-AEMT/Assistant Director; Danny GerrondAEMT;Joy Lewis - AEMT/ Instructor Co-ordinator; Beverly Gerrond-AEMT; Betty Rosel-AEMT; Michael Burrows-AEMT; Greg SohmAEMT; Nylene Johnson AEMT; Ed Stevenson-AEMT; Phil Gooch-EMT; Tom TorreyEMT; Bailey Esarey -EMT;

Kyrie Esarey - EMT; Phil Thompson - EMT; Bridget Marshall - EMT; Penny Sandoval - EMT; Tom Schechter - EMT; and Melvin Vaughn EMT. EMT’s from Moscow are Brad Dahle - AEMT; Terry Pierson - AEMT; Darroll Munson - EMT; Howard Owens EMT; Margaret Bell - Emergency Medical Responder; and Susan Munson - EMR. These dedicated EMTs are greatly appreciated for their hard work and many hours of service and dedication to seeing to the health and well being of the community. The Hermes and citizens of the county salute you, EMTs!

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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students?

Mrs. Shelby Martin engages the first graders of HES in an active session of Zumba Monday morning, May 19.

Carter Brown, Ivan Valles, Jace Gilmore and Rafael Muñoz show off their percussive talents at the Hugoton Elementary School talent show May 13.

Hugoton Elementary students Alison Goode, Eadyn Bertram, Kenzie Garza and Esmeralda Renteria perform at the HES talent show last week.

Hugoton High School senior girls, assisted by Hugoton’s PEO ladies, entertain their mothers at a Senior Girls’ Tea Wednesday, May 7. Pictured are Bobbi Ferguson, Nancy Johnson, Eileen Gillespie, Nancy Honig, Deanna Quillen, Bailey Haynes, Kelsey

Quillen, Lisa Rome, Micah Baehler, Kelsey Hittle, Kerry Hittle, Christy Haar, Debbie Nordling and Robin Sullivan. Behind are Kathy Haynes and Breonna Fullerton.

Hugoton High School graduates bow their heads for a prayer during their graduation ceremony Saturday morning.

Hugoton Middle School students take to the streets - to clean them up! The community appreciates all their hard work last week.

Hugoton High School students took a break from testing last week to enjoy a day of fun and games. Marissa Shuck, Mariana Shuck, Nick Evans, Alfredo Luna and Michael Baeza excitedly participate in a friendly game of “Capture the Flag”.

Hugoton Elementary’s Extended Learning Day students enjoy a fun carnival for their last day Friday, May 16.

Free meals to be served at HES Hugoton Elementary’s cafeteria will be open June 2 through July 11 to serve area children breakfast and lunch.

The meals will be available free of charge to children ages one through 18. No registra-

tion is required. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 620544-4376.

Busy bookworm Lainey finishes 1000 books!

Lainey Cox is a camo lovin', outdoor lovin' kind of gal, but she is also a school lovin' kind of gal. In first grade students are given mile stone incentives to continue reading books at home. From the very beginning Lainey set her sights on the top goal of reading 1000 books at home, all by the end of the school year!

Alfonso Villa takes his Rose to give to a loved one in the crowd during graduation ceremonies Saturday morning.

Monday, May 19, Lainey and her teacher Mrs. Omo, went out to eat lunch, courtesy of Mrs. Omo. Reading at home with your child is a great partnership between home and school that is an immeasurable investment.

Congratulations Lainey for a job well done and to her parents, Shelley and Troy Cox.

Heritage Christian Academy pre-Kindergarten student Kim Castro bottle-feeds a calf during the class’s “day out” Wednesday, May 7.

Sixth grade scientists Toby McClure and Abby Hurtado carefully dissect a sheep’s heart in class last week. Instructor Carol Piper guided the students in identifying all the different parts of the organ.

Heritage Christian first grade students Lisa Fehr, Erynn Cantrell, Ella Beesley, Lilly Martin, Jett Crawford and Emerson Williams have fun in the sand at the Sternberg Museum in Hays.

First grade and fourth grade students traveled to the museum Monday, May 19.

Lainey Cox relaxes with a good book. She reached the goal of 1000 books at home all by the end of the school year.

HCA’s fifth grade students visit the Salt Mines in Hutchinson Friday, May 16. Annha Eshbaugh, Molly McClure, Jaelynn Kelley, McKenna Hamlin, Zachary Day and Lane Plowman are very enthused about the underground salt mines. The trip was an excellent ending to a wonderful school year. Heritage dismissed for the summer Wednesday, May 21.

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Eagles end regular season with 18-1 record The Eagles were all over Sublette Friday as they dominated the Larks in both games of the doubleheader.

In game one Hugoton allowed Sublette to get a head start in the top of the first inning but took control the first time at bat. Hugoton allowed two more runs in the fourth by Sublette but came back strong with six runs of their own. When this game ended, Hugoton had run ruled the Larks, 14 to 4 in five innings.

Dakota Moodie pitched all five innings in game one, throwing 54 strikes out of 76 pitches. Moodie was credited with allowing five hits, four runs, one walk and four strike outs. He faced 22 batters while on the mound.

Sublette was not able to hold back Maverick Mills as he hammered the Larks. Hitting two home runs and going three for three along with five RBIs, Mills decimated the Larks defense. Reid Davis was the only other Eagle to

hit a home run in the first game.

The Eagles trailed one time in the game. The top of the first inning gave the Sublette team two runs to lead Hugoton. The Eagles came back and added four runs in the bottom of the fourth, and then another two in the third.

Sublette added two more runs in the fourth but Hugoton fought back and ended the fourth inning with six more runs. The Eagles wrapped up this game in the fifth, adding two more - a total of 14 runs on 16 hits, forcing the Larks to take the loss by run rule.

Game two against Sublette was a blow out from the first inning. Hugoton scored ten runs, then another four in the second while holding the Larks to zero. Sublette got all four runs of the second game in the third inning. Hugoton added three of their own, then added another two in the fifth to take the win,

Michael Baeza swings for the fences at the baseball during a recent game. Baeza had two RBIs in the Ulysses game. again by run rule, 19 to 4.

Nic Frederick started at the mound, pitching the first two innings. Frederick allowed one hit, no runs, no walks and struck out four batters. Slade Shuck went to the mound in the third inning allowing three hits, four runs, two walks but couldn’t strike out any batters.

Chalen Talbert finished up the game coming to the

mound in the fourth. He allowed no hits, no runs, one walk and struck out two, helping to squash the Larks.

Hugoton destroyed the Larks in the second game to end the season with a 18-1 season record.

Hugoton headed to Scott City to play in the Regionals Tuesday, May 20. Watch next week’s Hermes for details.

Eagles win one, lose one against Ulysses Tigers Eagles split the doubleheader with Ulysses Tuesday, May 13. Game one was Ulysses’ game as they went about defeating the Eagles in a 6 to 10 game. Game two went to the Hugoton team taking the win from the Tigers, 8 to 3.

Ulysses jumped into the lead in the first game, scoring four runs in the second and three more in the third innings. Hugoton finally got on the board in the fourth with two runs, along with two runs by the Tigers. Hugoton picked up another run in the fifth, and then a three-run rally in the seventh brought the home team to six after

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Three pitchers tried to stop the Tigers but were unsuccessful. Yates Sutton worked from the mound for the first 4.2 innings. Struggling from the mound Sutton allowed eight hits, nine runs, two walks and six strike outs before giving up to Maverick Mills. Mills threw three pitches then came off the mound sending Dakota Moodie to finish the game.

Moodie allowed two hits, one run, one walk and three kills in the 2.1 innings.

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scored one in the first and two in the sixth.

Ross Davis went to the mound to pitch all seven innings. Pitching 59 strikes out of 81 throws he was able to hold the Tigers down to three runs. Davis allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and five strike outs, as well as one home run.

Hugoton was at bat 27 times, scoring eight runs on nine hits. There was a total of nine RBIs. Reid Davis and Michael Baeza each added two RBIs each. Yates Sutton, Baeza and Nic Frederick each crossed the plate twice, while Ross Davis and Salvadore Valles each added one.

Varsity girls end regular season with one win against Ulysses The Lady Eagles added one more win to their record May 13 when they won the first game of the doubleheader against Ulysses.

Game one was a complete shut out by the Lady Eagles, when they scored 12 runs in five innings while not allowing the Lady Tigers to add any runs. Hugoton got things going by putting six runs on the scoreboard in the first inning. The Lady Eagles added another four in the second inning and two in the third to cinch the win.

Taryn Garza pitched all five innings, throwing 47 strikes out of 78 pitches. She allowed three hits, no runs, three walks and six strike outs while on the pitcher’s mound.

During the first three innings Kelsey Hittle, Bailey Haynes, Taylor Haar and Garza each crossed the plate twice for eight of the 12 runs.

Monica Bustillos, Courtney Heckel, Megan Cornelsen and Mariah Reynolds each added a run to bring this game to an end.

Game two didn’t come so easily for Ulysses; they only won by one run. Hugoton took the game to seven innings before surrendering to the Lady Tigers, 10 to 11.

Ulysses was on the board first with six runs in the first inning. The Lady Tigers

added another four in the third inning while the Lady Eagles scored their first run in the top of the third. Hugoton rallied in the fourth, adding five runs and taking the game to 6 to 10 going into the fifth. Ulysses added another run in the fifth before being shut down by the Lady Eagles. Hugoton fought back and added three runs in the sixth and one last run in the top of the seventh. The effort was not enough to overcome the Lady Tigers’ first inning rally that eventually got the win.

Three pitchers for the Lady Eagles took the mound during the second game. Bailey Haynes tried her hand on the mound but allowed one hit, five runs, four walks and one strike out before being replaced by Kelsey Hittle. She went a little over two innings allowing four hits, five runs, seven walks and no kills at the plate. Taryn Garza finished up the final three innings allowing no hits, one run, one walk and struck out six before the game was over.

The Lady Eagles rallied in the fourth inning, adding five runs. An RBI single by Mandy Mills, a walk by Taylor Haar and a two-run single by Hittle staged the comeback rally for Hugoton. The rally was “too little too late” and the team eventually lost this

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singled in the fourth and doubled in the seventh. He scored one run for himself after going to the diamond four times. Hugoton gave up the win after seven innings, losing by four.

Game two went a lot better for the Eagles - as they won it 8 to 3. Hugoton was on the board in the first inning with a single run followed by another run in the second.

Keeping the game going in the right direction, the Eagles added two more in the third and another one in the fourth. The Eagles brought their score to eight in the sixth when three batters crossed the plate. Ulysses

Knights of Columbus Memorial Golf Tournament announces winners The St. Helen Council of the Knights of Columbus hosted their twenty-first Annual Msgr. George A. Husmann Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Forewinds Golf Course in Hugoton. This tournament was a two-person scramble event.

Winning teams were as follows: A Flight: 1 W. Titus/J. Wood 2 T. Brungardt/J.Obholz 3 G. Stelzer/T Stelzer

B Flight: 1 N. Martin/C. Light 2 R. Talbert/C. Gifford 3 E. Gonzales/J. Fagala Hole prize winners were Number 2 and 11: Closest to the Pin w/first Shot On The Green - Courtney Light.

Number 5 and 14: Closest to the Pin w/second shot on the Green - Wayne Titus. Number 6 and 15: Longest Drive in the Fairway - Tyler Brungardt. Number 7 and 16: Longest Putt on the Green Jason Wood.

Megan Cornelsen winds up for the pitch at a recent softball game. The team plays Regionals this week at Goodland. game by one run.

Hugoton ended their regular season with this game and will advance to the Regionals to be played Tuesday, May 20. The games will be played at Goodland where the Hugoton team hopes to keep things going.

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Hugoton boys take second place at GWAC meet Annual fishing derby GWAC track and field competitors met in Hugoton Thursday, May 15 for the League meet. Results are as follows.

Girls’ Results 800M Run 4 Katy Heger 2:38.45 5 Katie Weaver 2:39.48 1600M Run 6:10.36 4 Jackie Garcia 3200M Run 2 Katy Heger 12:41.39 4x400m Relay 6 Ana Pena, Estefani Armendariz, Katie Weaver, Jackie Garcia 4:36.00 High Jump 5 Catie LeNeve 4’4” Long Jump 3 Ana Pena 15’ 2 ¼ “ Triple Jump 1 Ana Pena 34’ 2 ¾” 3 Taylor Fiss 31’ 4 ½” Shot Put 4 Anna Trotter 30’ 11” Javelin 1 Taylor Fiss 111’ 10” Team Place- Fifth Boys’ Results 100M Dash 6 Wade Heger 11.98 200M Dash

3 Jack Stalcup 24.02 6 Wade Heger 24.33 400M Dash 2 Ulises Armendariz 52.88 6 Pedro Ordonez 54.38 800M Run 3 Issac Castro 2:05.88 1600M Run 1 Issac Castro 4:39.99 4 Miguel Martinez 4:55.45 6 Kole Kahl 5:04.26 3200M Run 1 Issac Castro 10:34.04 2 Miguel Martinez 10:39.32 4 Chance Ghumm 11:00. 05 110M Hurdles 4 Marshall Nightingale 17:41 300M Hurdles 2 Brad Hemann 42.89 4x100m Relay 4 Jorge Montoya, Jack Stalcup, Mitchell Persinger, Wade Heger 45.45 4x400m Relay 2 Luis Castro, Edgar Don Juan, Pedro Ordonez, Ulises Armendariz 3:31.34 4x800m Relay 2 Luis Castro, Edgar Don Juan, Manuel Mendez, Ulises Armendariz 8:39.02 High Jump 2 Tony Kinser 6’2”

will be Saturday, June 7 Grab your fishing poles and get ready for the TwentyFourth Annual Santa Fe Trail Fishing Derby! This is a free event for kids ages 0-16 and adults ages 55 and up. Join us for a fun day of fishing, food, and lots of prizes Saturday, June 7 at the Cimarron National Grassland Recreation Area. Registration and fishing will begin at 8:00 a.m., weighin will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and awards will

follow. The largest fish in the various age categories and the largest overall will be awarded prizes. A free hot dog lunch will also be served!

Questions regarding the event can be directed to USDA Forest Service, Cimarron National Grassland, P.O. Box 300, Elkhart, KS 67950, or by phone at 620-697-4621, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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Pole Vault 4 Logan Frederick 12’00” Long Jump 3 Mitchell Persinger 20’ 3 ¼” 5 Marshall Nightingale 18’11 ½” Triple Jump 6 Brad Hemann 38’ 5 ¾”

Shot Put 2 Luis Sanchez 45’ 8 ½” 5 Andrew Mendoza 40’ 7 ¼” Discus 4 Luis Sanchez 116’ 7” Javelin 4 Logan Frederick 143’ 4” Team Place-Second

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Ticks are out, be in-the-know Ticks are stealthy, opportunistic arachnids that make their debut in spring just as temperatures begin to rise.

How to prevent becoming a host to these hitchhikers and the various diseases they may carry isn’t a mystery, but it has to be methodical.

Here are a few simple precautions that can reduce your chances of a tick encounter this season.

Tip #1: Since most ticks crawl upward onto a host, tuck pant legs into boots and shirts into pants. For extra protection, tape such clothing junctures with duct tape, then twist the tape so the sticky side is out and make one more wrap.

Tip #2: Wear light-colored clothing when possible. This makes it easier to see ticks crawling around before they find their way to your skin.

Tip #3: Look for a repellent that contains 0.5 percent or more of permethrin. This

works as a great tick repellent and can usually be used on clothing. In fact, some products containing the chemical can remain bonded with clothing fibers even through laundering.

Tip #4: After a day outdoors, inspect all clothing before going inside. Once inside, do a thorough body inspection and wash clothing as soon as possible.

Tip #5: Don’t forget to protect man’s best friend. Commercially available dog dips containing amitrax or permethrin can provide canines with tick protection for two to three weeks per treatment.

For the very best tick prevention for canines, contact your local veterinarian and inquire about prescribed treatment options, most of which can now last for a month or more.

If a tick is found attached to the skin, remove it as soon as possible and disinfect the immediate area. The sooner a

tick is removed, the less chance it will transmit a disease to its host. Ticks can be removed manually by grasping as close to the skin as possible with fine forceps or tweezers. The tick is then pulled slowly straight away from the skin, using slow, steady pressure. The tick should not be twisted or jerked out of the skin because this might cause the head to become detached and left in the skin. Ticks removed from people should be saved in a vial with alcohol and labeled with the date. If flu-like symptoms – including, headache, skin rash, and fever – occur 10 to 14 days after tick removal, see a physician immediately and take the tick with you or send it to the local K-State Research and Extension office.

One of the most common diseases transmitted by ticks is Lyme disease. In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) had nine confirmed cases and 10 probable cases of Lyme Disease within Kansas. To put things in perspective, Pennsylvania had 4,146 confirmed cases the same year.

After a tick bite, Lyme disease may progress several weeks without signs of illness, making diagnosis difficult. Years of pain and physical and mental impairment can result if untreated.

If signs of severe or persistent headaches, fever, soreness or stiffness in muscles and joints, appetite loss, fatigue, or a skin rash occur within three weeks after a tick bite, immediately contact your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical.

Other notable tick-born diseases found in Kansas include ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/ticks/

New state record fish yet to be caught They’re swimming in the spot you almost casted, they’re biting just milliseconds after you reel in your line, they’re record-breaking fish, and they have yet to be caught. Inhabiting lakes and reservoirs all across the state, trophy fish are lurking about in some of Kansas’ most popular fishing spots. They will be caught; it’s just a matter of when.

If you’ve been thinking about hitting the water for some fishing fun, now is the time. With 36 species of sport fish to choose from, Kansas waters offer anglers of all experience levels the opportunity to catch the next state record.

If the fish on the end of your hook looks like it could be a record-breaker, keep the fish intact until it can be officially certified as a state record. The fish should be weighed on certified scales as soon as possible. Do not freeze the fish before it is weighed. The weighing must be witnessed and the fish species must be confirmed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fisheries biologist or a Fisheries and Wildlife Division regional supervisor. A color photograph of the fish must accompany the application and all applications for state records require a 30-day waiting period before certification..

But even if you don’t find a 11.81-pound largemouth or 1.7-pound redear sunfish on the end of your line, your next big catch could land you a Master Angler Award. Master Angler Awards are given to anglers who have caught a species of fish that meet or exceed a required length, depending on the species, and May is the top month for Mas-

ter Angler Award fish. To view the length requirements of each species for a Master Angler Award, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing / Special Fishing Programs for You / Master Angler Award Program.”

For more information on the state record fish program, including an application, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing / State Record Fish.”

To find a place to fish, click “Fishing” and “Where To Fish.”

You can download the 2014

Fishing Atlas, as well as the 2014 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, or both publications can be picked up at KDWPT offices and wherever licenses are sold.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA CAVNER, A/K/A LORETTA MAE CAVNER DECEASED Case No. 08-PR-4 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on May 2, 2014, a Petition was filed in this Court

by Kelly R. Cavner, an heir, devisee, legatee and named fiduciary in the Last

Will and Testament of Loretta Cavner, deceased, dated February 23, 2001, requesting Informal Administration and to Admit the Will to Probate.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before May 30, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in this Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Congratulations Girl Scouts! It was a successful year earning badges and getting involved in the community. Above, from left to right, are Reagan Kiley, Bridget Aguilera, Allison Goode, Jennifer Schmidt, Jocelyn Shuck, Charity LaBounty, Lakota Persing and Leader Kelsey Quillen. Not pictured is Danica Amerin.

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This year three girls Bridged from Brownie Girl Scouts to Junior Girl Scouts. At left, from left to right, are Charity LaBounty, Allison Goode and Lakota Persing with leader Kelsey Quillen.

Above left, Jennifer Schmidt Bridged from Daisy Girl Scout to Brownie Girl Scout. Beside Jennifer is leader Kelsey Quillen.

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Hugoton Postmaster Tracy Archuelta reminds residents to help restrain their pets National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 The Hugoton Post Office is asking for the public’s support in keeping their dogs restrained year-round for the safety of letter carriers and the community. Nationwide 5,581 mail carriers were attacked by dogs last year, including 56 in Kansas. Many of the bites resulted in medical attention beyond firstaid, and several cases resulted in letter carriers

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of whom are children - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The U.S. Postal Service, the medical community, veterinarians and the insurance industry are working together to educate the public that dog bites are avoidable by declaring May 18-24 as National Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Archuleta shares the following tips about this important issue.

• If a letter carrier delivers a certified letter or a package to your front door, place your dog into a separate room and close the door before opening the front door. Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate-glass windows to get at strangers.

• Dog owners should remind their children about the need to keep the family dog secured. Parents should remind their children not to take mail directly from letter carriers in the presence of the family pet as the dog may see handing mail to a child as a threatening gesture.

• The Postal Service places the safety of its employees as a top priority. If a letter carrier feels threatened by a vicious dog or if a dog is running loose, the owner may be asked to pick up the mail at the Post Office until the carrier is assured the pet has been restrained. If the dog is roaming the neighborhood, the pet owner’s neighbors may be asked to pick up their mail at the Post Office as well.

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Pool Big Slide Rules 1.All riders must slide on their backs, feet first with arms crossed across chest.

2.Maximum rider weight is 250 pounds.

3.Swimwear with zippers, buckles, rivets or any other plastic or metal ornamentations will not be allowed; no jewelry allowed on slides.

being unable to return to their normal duties for a period of time.

Although no Hugoton carriers have been bitten recently, there have been some close calls, according to Postmaster Tracy Archuelta.

“We’re asking pet owners to restrain their dogs and allow their letter carriers to deliver the mail safely,” said Archuleta. “We can’t control people’s dogs; only dog owners can do that. We take the safety of our employees very seriously. We will not wait until a carrier is bitten before taking preventative action.”

While 5,581 letter carriers were attacked last year,that number pales in comparison to the 4.5 million Americans annually bitten by dogs - half

4.Riders must be in good health.

5.Exit the catch pool immediately.

6.Only one person at a time.

7.No head first sliding.

8.Follow the instructions of the flume attendant.

9.Keep both hands and feet inside the flume at all times.

Beat the Heat!! Take a Splash in the Hugoton Municipal Swimming Pool Opening Wednesday, May 28 General Swim: Adult Swim: Monday through Sunday Monday through Saturday 1-2:00 p.m. & 6-7:00 p.m.

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Prices Include: General Swim: $2.00 per day Adult Swim: $1.50 per day Individual Season Pass: $25.00 Night Swims: (Dates to be announced) $1.50 Water Aerobics: $25.00 • Family Season Pass: $85.00 Red Cross Swimming Lessons: $10 Private Parties can be booked on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $35.00 deposit required to reserve date 1-35 people: $60 per hour; 36-50 people: $80 per hour.

Each additional guest over 50: $1.00 per person *No phone reservations*

Sunday, May 18 at the Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton, many friends and family of Sherry Kelling’s piano students enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment.

Those performing included Ava Vertrees - Twinkle Little Star; Erynn Cantrell - The Whale; MaKynzie Esarey - Let It Go; Isabel Hagman - Sharp Ahoy; Genesis Landa - Indian Feather Dance; Grant Niehues - Monkey Blues; Emmett Gaskill - Got Those Boogie Blues; Jayce Heger - Marching Tune; Jewels Kraisinger Sneaky Creepy Things; Tala Eckert - Ride the Wagon; Lakota Persing - Trumpet Fanfare; Calyssa Seger - The Flaming Tambourine; Willow Burgess - Indian Ceremonial; Katie Loewen - Close Capers; Frances Gaskill - The Rainbow Connection; Gabi Lopez - Light Syncopations; Jordyn Snook Crazy ‘Bout You; Brionna

CJ Beard was awarded for being one of the top 50 Popcorn Sellers for the Boy Scouts of America May 10.

He was ranked #6, and was invited to attend a special dinner and award ceremony. He was given a chance to choose a prize out of the prize cave, and he selected an iPod Nano and a $50 iTunes card.

Beard - Boogie on Down; MeKenzie Hagman - Spring Storm; Casle Heger - Concert in A Minor/Whirling Leaves; Aubry Snook - His Image in Your Countenance; Ella Beesley - Gold Doubloons; Britta Beesley - Somewhere Over the Rainbow Medley/Draw Me Close; Brook Burgess - Toccatina; A.J. Madsen - Spinning Song/Hallelujah; Carly Martin Avalanche/By the Sea; and Brady Heger - Symphony No. 40 by Mozart.

Frances Gaskill, Aubry Snook and A.J. Madsen all accomplished the difficult task of playing and singing their songs. Britta Beesley had a memorable performance as she coupled her Wizard of Oz medley with a PowerPoint presentation to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Awards were presented to

students for progression—statues for various performances, in addition to a scholarship for Brady Heger. He is the son of Darin and Michelle Heger.

Brady was honored with the Student of the Year award.

Grant Niehues, son of Brad and Jamie Niehues, also achieved the status of Student of the Year.

Following the music extravaganza was a reception to honor senior Brady Heger. The delicious cake and cupcakes were provided by Becky Madsen.

Sherry wants to recognize all the hours of practice and hard work put in by the students, as well as their parents for wanting to develop each of their children’s music abilities.

The arts are very important, and the community is fortunate to have such talented children!

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Frisbee Golf comes to Hugoton

The frisbee golf course is now installed at Raydene Park located in south Hugoton. Left to

Hugoton School is out – It’s Summer! And there is no shortage of activities to participate in this Summer, whether you are young or old.

The Stevens County Library Summer Reading Program – Fizz, Boom, Read – signups for all ages are going on now at the library. Brochures are available at the signup desk in the front hallway.

Next race coming up at Dirtona Raceway will be Saturday, May 31 – Pit Opens at 3:00 p.m., Go Kart Races (sponsored by the Parsons Trust) and Grandstands open at 4:00 p.m., Races start at 7:00 p.m. Go Karts, Micros, Hobbys, Elkhart Auto Supply Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Aqua Shield Construction Modifieds. Let’s go out to the races!

Hugoton is looking forward to having Biking Across Kansas come through town Saturday, June 7. Nine hundred riders and support crews will be coming through town on the start of their weeklong trek across the state. They start either at the Colorado state line or Elkhart early Saturday and should start coming through town around

right are Annha Eshbaugh, Rich and Harvey Barger of Wellington, and Jan Leonard.

Hugoton now has another choice for free recreation. A frisbee golf course has been set up at Raydene Park for young and old alike. Raydene Park is located two blocks south of Highway 51, on Thirteenth Street from Main Street to Adams Street.

The whole idea came about when Annha Eshbaugh came to the Hugoton Recreation Board meeting and presented to the board her thoughts for installing a new frisbee golf course.

Jan Leonard checked into how to get the course installed.

The Hugoton City Council was then approached and councilmen gave permission to have the course installed. Some people came from Wellington to put together the frisbee golf course in Raydene park.

Since it was Annha’s idea, she had the honor to play the first frisbee golf game after it was installed.

NEWS FROM

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

8:00 a.m. and for most of the morning and early afternoon.

They will be traveling along Highway 56 through Hugoton, Moscow and on to Satanta to spend the night. The Chamber plans to put out the “welcome mat” with a free water stop at the City Park during the morning to help the riders on their way. We also hope many of them will be stopping at our local businesses for refreshments or a meal, to see what our community has to offer, or pick up supplies or gifts for family and friends. If you have any questions about this event coming through town, give me a call at the Chamber office.

If running is more your style - don’t miss the Gas Capital 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, June 21 sponsored by the Hugoton Recreation Commission. The two mile walk starts at 7:15 a.m. with registration at 6:45 a.m.; the 5K run starts at 8:00 a.m. (registration at 6:45 a.m.); the quarter-mile run for ages 13 and under starts after the 5K at 8:30 a.m. All events start at the Hugoton Rec building, located at 211 S. Madison. Early registration and fee payment is encouraged.

The fee includes a T-shirt. Regis-

tration the day of event will cost a bit more and T-shirts will only be available as long as supply lasts. Deadline for early registration is June 16 at 4:00 p.m.

The Annual Fourth of July Park Day is just around the corner. The park will be filled that day with vendors and activities for everyone. If your group or organization is interested in having a booth at Park Day, call the chamber office today at 5444305. Spots are already filling up so call soon, especially if you need electricity.

A new event this Summer – six bands will descend on Hugoton’s Dirtona Raceway Saturday, August 16 for the First Annual High Plains Music Fest. The bands include Charley Jenkins, Easton Hamlin, Kinsey Sadler, Shane Smith & the Saints, Buster Bledsoe, and Black Dutch Sioux. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Cancer Society, Southwest Miracle, Peace House Ministries, and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation.

Tickets will be available soon and VIP level will also be available.

The girls at Peace House have been working to get ready to open a Thrift Shop at 715 South Van Buren. If you have any items that you would like to donate to this ministry, contact Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046.

They are currently open Tuesdays.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Our Meals on Wheels delivery has come to a screeching halt temporarily. Our delivery van is not working, so we are unable to provide any delivery service. Thank you to everyone for understanding that it is beyond our control. Hopefully we will be back in full operation soon!

Our next Life History Workshop is this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The workshop for June will be Wednesday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. Please call the activity center if you are interested in attending either one of these.

Please have a fun and safe Memorial Day!!

Menu May 22..............Beef-N-Blanket May 23............................Chili & Cinnamon Rolls May 26 ........................CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY May 27.......................Ham Loaf May 28...............................Stew May 29...........Sausage Gravy & Biscuits Activities Friday, May 23 Bingo ..................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 24 Cards & Games.....6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 26 Closed for Memorial Day Wednesday, May 28 Paint.....................1:00 p.m.

Daily – Monday thru Friday Exercise ..............10:30 a.m.

No Bridge until September.

Chamber board discusses summer activities Kimberly Kraisinger is presented an award by Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn for formerly serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce Board.

Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie presents Steve Rome an award for his 12 years of service as an EcoDevo board member.

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board was May 14, 2014 at the Senior Center in the craft room at noon. Present at the meeting were Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Cathy Wolters, Courtney Leslie, David Snyder, Leslee Hoggett and Kimberly Kraisinger. Absent were Toby Kehn and RoGlenda Coulter.

The board approved last month’s minutes and then paid the bills.

Ruth informed the board of the Chamber Luncheon May 20 at the Stevens County Library. Antlers will cater and the program will be about Bike Across Kansas.

The next luncheon will be June 17 at the Stevens County Library.

Ruth also reported Cathy Wolters went with her to the Customer Service Seminar in Dodge City April 15. It was a very good program.

Mrs. Van Horn stated the Chamber Banquet went very

well. She would like to schedule next year’s banquet in late February or early March.

After some discussion, the board voted to buy new tablecloths for future banquets.

Bike Across Kansas will bring around 900 bikers into Hugoton June 7, 2014. The chamber will offer free water for the bikers at the park and the pool restrooms will be open during the event. Ruth said she will design a pdf with a map of local businesses and points of interest to be put on the BAK Web site and handouts in Elkhart where the Bike Across Kansas begins.

Ruth informed the board Park Day will be Friday, July 4, 2014. There will be booths in the park.

The Little Miss/Mr. Pageant will have a new sponsor this year. Fireworks will be the climax for the fun holiday.

The Chamber Office will be closed May 26 for Memorial Day. The meeting adjourned.

The next board meeting will be June 11, 2014 at noon.

Austin Heaton stated it is almost like regular golf but frisbees are used instead of golf clubs. There is a little tee box on a silver stand that tells the distance. There are different disks players can use.

There are driver disks, middle distance disks and putter disks. The course features par threes and par fours. The object is to get the frisbee disk into the chain cage just like trying to get a golf ball into a hole. The player walks the course and keeps score.

Hugoton Recreation has purchased bought four sets of golf frisbees to be checked out.

Each set has three disks in it with a bag. They can be checked out at the Hugoton Recreation Commission located at 211 S. Madison, Monday through Friday. These disks work much better than ordinary frisbees.

A retail business in Hugoton is being sought to sell these golf frisbees. If anyone is interested, let the Hugoton Recreation Commission know.

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ALL persons entering the pool enclosure must pay admission.

ALL persons must wear an appropriate bathing suit.

Swim diapers are required for non-toilet trained children.

Children 7 years or younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.

No coolers, outside food or drinks allowed.

No tobacco or alcoholic beverages permitted.

Persons with open sores or contagious infections will not be permitted in the pool.

Arm floaters are ONLY allowed in the kiddie pool; other flotation devices are prohibited.

ALL persons must listen for lifeguard’s whistles: One short blast: look at lifeguard One long blast: clear the pool Conduct which may result in injury to oneself or others is prohibited.

No profanity or overt displays of affection.

Pool will be cleared periodically for safety checks and bathroom breaks.

Patrons should not loiter near land or water entrances.

Swimmers shall not play on divider ropes.

No diving in the shallow end.

No visiting with lifeguards on duty.

Management is not responsible for theft or loss of personal belongings.

No refunds will be issued for temperature, weather condition or bio-hazard closings.

Management may authorize additional rules to insure proper protection of health and safety of patrons.

Failure to obey rules either verbal or written requires ejection from the pool without refund of admission fee.

Has to be 70° by 1:00 p.m. in order for the pool to open at 2:00 p.m.

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Ag Wise

Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359

K-State Research and Extension of Haskell, Stevens, Grant, Seward and Morton counties are providing an opportunity for youth ages 14 years of age and older to attend a tractor safety course.

The course will be Monday, June 2, 2014 in Sublette at the Haskell County Extension Office, 503 S. Fairgrounds Road.

Youths who are planning to work for someone other than a parent or legal guardian, who will be doing

some type of farm work, must take a Tractor Safety Course according to the U.S. Department of Labor requirements.

The Course will begin at 9:00 a.m. and complete at 4:00 p.m. Youths are required to bring their social security cards, money for lunch, and money to cover the cost of the training.

Please pre-register by contacting the Haskell County Extension Office at 620-6752261 or hs@ksre.ksu.edu by May 31.

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To those who lost their lives serving the country they loved.

To those who left behind wives, husbands, children, mothers, fathers and friends.

To those who bravely battled with everything they had.

To those who understood better than anyone the importance of freedom and justice for all.

To our honored dead, go our undying gratitude and utmost respect.

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With several Kansas universities hosting commencement ceremonies this weekend, students and families traveling along the Kansas Turnpike will have the opportunity to learn more about the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program, thanks to three large signs along the Turnpike between Wichita and Topeka. These signs inform travelers they can move to rural Kansas and receive income tax waivers and student loan repayment assistance.

“By partnering with the Kansas Turnpike Authority, we’re able to spread the word to drivers on the interstate about the Rural Opportunity Zones program,” Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George said. “These signs will be of particular interest to students and their families traveling for graduation this weekend. Debt is a pressing concern for many graduates, and these signs will help spread the message that Kansas offers a unique way to help them pay for their student loans.”

Two of the signs tout the student loan repayment pro-

gram, which allows qualified graduates to receive student loan repayments of up to $15,000. A third sign advertises the ability for individuals to move to Kansas from out-of-state and have up to five years of their state incomes waived. Currently, 73 counties are participating in the income tax waiver part of the program, and 66 counties feature the student loan repayment option. July 1, four additional counties - Cherokee, Labette, Montgomery and Sumner - will become ROZ counties.

The signs are located on bridges near southbound mile marker 113 just north of Emporia, southbound mile marker 114 just south of Emporia and northbound mile marker 71 just north of El Dorado.

“This is exactly the type of partnership opportunity we’re encouraging between State agencies,” said KDOT Secretary Mike King, who also serves as director of the

KTA. “Secretary George and I want the same thing: to grow the Kansas economy. This is an example of working together toward that common goal.”

To date, more than 1,500 individuals from 42 states have already applied for the student loan repayment portion of the program, and it

continues to rapidly grow in popularity. Students and their families are encouraged to visit KansasCommerce. com/Rural to learn more about the ROZ program and how to apply, and to view a complete list of participating counties.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Three signs will be posted on the turnpike between Wichita and Topeka inviting travelers to consider moving to rural Kansas.

Stevens County is a Rural Opportunity Zone.

Wranglers 4-H Club remind members to get ready for fair time The May 2014 meeting of the Wranglers 4-H Club was called to order by President Kaitlyn Dobie. Flag salute, pledge and motto were led by Grace Dillinger and Katie Gooch. Acting secretary Jewels Kraisinger then called roll which was answered by "What is your favorite sport?" Jewels then read the minutes from the previous month. President Kaitlyn then called for the reports from the officers. Treasurer Garrette Hinds gave his report to the club. It was followed by reports from Historian McKenzie Hinds, and Reporter Raegan Hinds. Raegan Hinds then gave the 4-H Council Report.

Raegan reminded members about the Businessmen’s Dinner, Summer Camps, and Pork Quality Assurance. Raegan also gave the Junior Leaders Club report stating the club decided to have a team for Relay For Life and a bake sale for Bike Across Kansas. He asked all members who are twelve and older and want to help with these events to please contact Josh Morris.

Wranglers club leader Carla Kerbow then gave the leaders report. She reminded the club

about important dates coming up. She also reminded members to be working on their record books for the fair. She also announced to the club the fair theme is "Grow it, Sew it, and Show it". There was no unfinished business before the club at this time. For new business Carla reminded the club to be thinking about ideas for a float for the fair parade if anyone was interested in having one. There was only one project talk for the evening. Jacob Bell gave a talk over bloating in the beef project.

Recreation was led by Jewels Kraisinger. She led the club in an outdoors scavenger hunt.

Vice President Jacob Bell then read the program for the next month’s meeting. Announce-

ments to the club were given by Kole Kahl and Josh Morris.

Josh congratulated everyone who participated in the Gas Capital Livestock Show. He also thanked Brooke, Raegan, McKenzie, Garrette, Grace and Channing for all their help with the show. Josh also reminded the club to keep an eye out for important dates coming up.

Kole then announced he was extending an invitation to the 2014 Hugoton High School graduation ceremonies where he will be graduating from high school. There was no other announcements. President Kaitlyn Dobie called for a motion to adjourn, motion passed. Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by Raegan Hinds, Wranglers Club Reporter.

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Baehler and Loya receive SCCD scholarships Micah Baehler and Alondra Loya are the recipients of the 2014 Stevens County Conservation District Scholarships.

Stevens County Conservation

District board member Luke Grubbs presented the awards May 17 during the Hugoton High School graduation.

Micah is the daughter of Vernon and Tamara Baehler.

Micah has been accepted to the Colby Community College majoring in pre-veterinary medicine and general business.

Alondra plans to major in

Market Report At the Close Tuesday Henry Neufeld, Isabel Luna and John Reimer bid farewell to their alma mater, Hugoton

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Three graduate from Hugoton Learning Academy Hugoton Learning Academy honored three high school graduates Sunday afternoon in the Hugoton Middle School cafeteria. John Reimer, Henry Neufeld and Isabel Luna received their high school diplomas in front of friends and families. Below are their biographies: John Reimer John Reimer, or JR at HLA, could keep everyone in laughter at HLA with the stories he told of his weekend adventures. He could fill a room with his presence. His complaints about the work he had to do just made teachers shake their heads. Despite his complaining, he pushed through the quizzes, tests, and other challenges. As he drew nearer to

completing his coursework, he grew more and more quiet as he realized his childhood days were drawing to a close. Now he’s working and playing hard in the real world. But his memory will long stay with the staff at HLA. Henry Neufeld Henry Neufeld has been a real source of inspiration for HLA students. He completed his high school classwork in five nine-week periods. That is remarkable! Teachers could hardly keep up with removing completed classes and adding new ones! But more than just a determined worker, Henry was conscientious about doing a good job! He is also a wonderful young man who is intelligent, hard working, and

determined. He now sees the advantages of learning a skilled trade at a vocational school. HLA is proud of his accomplishments and knows he will do well in the future.

Isabel Luna Isabel Luna has been a student at HLA for a couple of years now. She has worked hard to finish her high school diploma while maintaining her job and family responsibilities.

It has not been easy, but she has done it! With determination and perseverance, Isabel has overcome all of the obstacles of time and energy that were standing in her way. She never gave up! Isabelle is to be commended for her hard work.

Congratulation to all of the students for a job well done.

Alondra Loya

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psychology at Seward County Community College. Alondra is the daughter of Margarita Bojorquez.

Each student is eligible for $2400 in scholarship funds.

This scholarship is funded through the sales of drip irrigation systems and supplies offered through the Stevens County Conservation District office in Hugoton.

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Abby Nichols competes at National Archery Abby Nichols shot an arrow into the air and unlike Longfellow, knew where it fell to earth.

Her ninth place rating in the Kansas NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) competition qualified her for the National Competition in Louisville,

Ky., May 8 to May 10, where she joined 10,500 competitors - girls and boys - from all 50 states. Her score of 234 out of 300 proved she knew where most of her arrows landed.

Abby is the daughter of Jason and Jessica Nichols and will be entering the sixth grade next school year.

She says, “I’m lucky to live in Hugoton with so many people willing to help a student of Hugoton Elementary School follow her dreams.”

The National Archery in the Schools Program was created by the Kentucky Departments of Fish & Wildlife Resources, the Department of Education and Mathews Archery in 2001. The

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Abby Nichols’ score of 234 out of 300 in archery earns her a place on the National Archery in the Schools Program board.

Abby Nichols and her family would like to thank the people who helped to make her trip to the National Archery in the Schools Program competition in Kentucky possible, and to Alco for letting them have a bake sale. They give a big shout out to Nana Sharon Fulton for all the tons and tons of cinnamon rolls and for the people who bought them. She would also like to thank her archery trainer Teri Daniels for teaching her archery and says she couldn’t have done it without her.

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next year it was launched in 21 schools in Kentucky with a goal of enrolling 120 schools and teaching archery to 24,000 students each year. That goal was achieved within the program’s first year and because of neigh-

bor-state interest, “National” replaced “Kentucky” in the program’s name and the program was expanded to include students in the fourth through 12 grades. (From naspschools.org.)

Local students named on Dean’s Honor Roll A total of 1,187 students have been named to honor rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for academic work during the 2014 spring semester on the Weatherford campus.

There were 701 students on the Dean’s Honor Roll. An undergraduate student who completes 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C” qualifies for the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Named to the 2014 spring

Christopher Hull and Laci Kinser graduate from KU The names of nearly 4,450 candidates for degrees from the University of Kansas this spring - representing 88 Kansas counties, 45 other states and and 41 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.

KU's one hundred forty-second Commencement was Sunday, May 18. More than half of the members of the Class of 2014 were expected to participate.

Faculty and candidates for degrees assembled along Memorial Drive for the procession.

Area students graduating were Christopher Hull of Rolla and Laci Kinser of Hugoton. Hull received a Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Kinser received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies.

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In Memory God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard Working Hands to Rest.

God Broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.

Verl Dean Mantzke June 1, 1927 - January 8, 2000 Doris Lea Mantzke August 10, 1930 - September 9, 2010

It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day.

Life doesn’t seem the same, Since you have gone away.

When days are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper.

“Cheer up and carry on” Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry I’m in God’s hands, We’ll meet again someday!

Rickey Verl Mantzke May 23, 1962 - July 1, 1980

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Thursday, May 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Elementary Field Day - All School Picnic; Noon - Pool opens; 1:00 p.m.

Friday, May 23 - High School Track Regionals at Pretty Prairie - Teacher Work Day/Checkout

Saturday, May 24 - High School Cheerleader Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser Tuesday, May 27 - High School State Golf at Southwind-Garden City May 30-31 - High School Track at Wichita Saturday, July 5 - City of Rolla fireworks display

Garcia earns bachelor degree from Emporia State Marisol Garcia of Rolla was a candidate for undergraduate graduation from Emporia State University during commencement exercises May 17.

Garcia earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology.

More than 600 students were candidates for undergraduate degrees.

Commencement speakers included Helen Van Etten of the Kansas Board of Regents.

The commencement address was delivered by Ed O'Malley, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center.

Video of commencement can be found at www.emporia.edu/commencement/vide os.html.

Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce to you the Rolla Kindergarten graduating class of 2014! The mini matriculators

Kindergarten students graduate into first grade Monday, May 19 was a night for nursery rhymes with a beat! Mrs. Sherry Pinkley's kindergarten students rocked the night away

with all the old favorite nursery rhymes, set to a new beat.

The 13 students each introduced him or herself and stated what he or she wants

Seniors hear “prophecy” and “will” Awards Night was Thursday, May 15. The senior class prophecy was read by Danae Sullivan. The senior class will was read next by Jada Maravilla. Tina Wiebe was supposed to present the senior class history, but since she wasn’t able to attend, Jada read it in her place. Mr. Gardell Schnable, principal, presented awards for the

honor roll and for perfect attendance. Individual classroom teachers presented awards from their classes.

The evening ended with the booster club presenting the seniors recognition plaques to be displayed during graduation. Congratulations to all the ones who attended and were recognized for their hard work.

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“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”

The Rolla Pool will be opening Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m. for the summer.

Pool hours are Monday through Saturday 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sundays from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Night swim will be available Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Swimming lessons will begin with the first session

June 16 through June 27.

Please call the pool at 5934349 to register for swimming lessons.

Water aerobics will begin June 28 and will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Parties can be scheduled by calling the pool directly.

Have a cool and safe summer!

Join the Summer Reading Program at Rolla Library It’s time to start thinking of summer time activities and a great one to have your kids in is the Summer Reading Program at the Rolla Library.

Fizz Boom Read will take place during the month of June Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The program is for Kindergarten through fourth grade children, with fifth grade as helpers.

The library would like to have all the children fill out a Summer Reading form, located at the Rolla Library and return it to the library by May 30, even if the child is going to be a helper. This will help with planning how many craft supplies

they need to buy.

Wednesdays during June, the sixth, seventh and eighth grades will have Summer Reading from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Those students interested in being part of the Teen Reading program will also need to sign up by May 30.

Story hour for ages three-five will continue Tuesdays from 10:00-10:45 a.m. and Toddler Time for birth to age three will be Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 a.m. No sign up is necessary for Story Hour or Toddler Time.

Encourage your child to read, even in the summer! Join the program!

* * * OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING * * *

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Johnson Cooperative Grain Company, Inc. of Johnson, Kansas will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Stanton County Senior Center located on 205 E. Weaver, Johnson, Kansas.

Registration will be at the door. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 PM CST with a meal to be served following the meeting at 7:00 PM CST. The regular order of business will be followed, including the presentation of the annual financial statements, the election of one Director, and any other business that may be properly brought before the meeting.

The term for Wade Tucker has expired. Wade Tucker has been nominated to run for the expired position. This candidate has agreed to accept the position, if elected. The voting members will also have the opportunity to nominate additional candi- dates from the floor during the meeting.

We urge your attendance and participation. Please plan to attend. Gifts and great prizes will be handed out.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary

pose with their teacher, Mrs. Sherry Pinkley.

to be when grown. One little girl stated she wants to be a Moscow cheerleader. She might have to change schools for that one to happen.

After a cute program, the students put their white gowns on with their hats they had made and marched down the aisle to Sarah Easterwood playing "Pomp and Circum-

stance." Mrs. Pinkley presented the class to Mr. Stuart Sutton, who handed each child a diploma.

This lively class will now move to first grade with Miss Lana Jarvis, who was in the audience as well. Congratulations and good luck in first grade!

Rolla students present “Movie Memories” “Movie Memories” was the theme of the night for the Rolla Junior High and High School music students Tuesday, May 13. Emcees for the evening were Katie Murray, Jessica Johns, Kaleigh Barrett and Karly Clinesmith.

The junior high band kicked off the evening with “Blessings of Liberty March” and “Year of the Dragon”.

They were followed by the junior high choir, which performed “Bless the Broken Road” and “Welcome to the 60s”.

Mr. Sam Eiland, director, presented junior high awards. Deserae Schwindt and Paige Claassen received the outstanding choir student award while Alexis Fisher and Allyson Norton received the outstanding band student award.

The high school choir stepped in next to perform “We Go Together” and “Sky-

fall”. The high school band played “Cedar Crest” and “Korean Folk Rhapsody”.

Mr. Eiland then presented the high school awards. The outstanding vocal student was Katie Murray, while outstanding band members were Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith and Jessica Johns.

The junior high and high school band combined for director Darth Vader (aka Sam Eiland) and “The Empire Strikes Back Medley”, “DoRe-Mi” and “Anything Goes”.

The high school band showcased their State winning percussion ensemble of “Streets of Ankara”.

Mr. Eiland then recognized all seniors and their parents.

The evening ended with the ever-entertaining choir-puppet performance of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. Congratulations to Mr. Eiland and his music department for a very successful year!

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Becky Ewy, Social Security AssistandDistrict Manager in Hutchinson RACE TO RETIREMENT And they’re off!

Wanda Worker takes the lead as she visits my Social Security and gets a handle on her retirement planning. John Q. Public gains ground as he uses Social Security’s Retirement Estimator to get a clearer picture of his future retirement benefits. It’s neck and neck.

But wait—Average Joe picks up speed as he applies for retirement benefits on his laptop from the comfort of his recliner and takes the reins of his retirement.

May celebrates races. Whether you watched the Kentucky Derby in early May or plan to watch the Indy 500 later in the month, May is a month for those with the need for speed.

In the 15 minutes that pass as Average Joe tunes into the Kentucky Derby, he’s able to go from worker to retiree. By the time the Indy 500 rolls around, he’ll know how much his monthly benefit will be.

Race enthusiasts will be pleased to know that, although they should never make a speedy decision about when to retire, they

can apply for retirement in a flash using our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineser vices.

Jump into our Retirement Estimator to get an instant estimate of your future benefit amount. You can take pit stops and change the scenarios (as easily as pit crews change tires) to see how your benefit amount will change with different retirement dates and future earnings estimates. Get a jump start on your retirement planning at www.socialsecurity.gov/estima tor.

Zip over to My Social Security to open your secure online account, allowing you immediate access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, you can use My Social Security to view your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the future retirement, disability and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you already get benefits, use My Social Security to get your proof of benefits letter, change your address or phone number on our records, start or change your direct deposit information and check your benefit and payment information. Kick start your account at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.

Ready to sprint to the finish line? Complete the online application for retirement in as little as 15 minutes at www.socialsecurity. gov/applyonline. Once you complete and submit the electronic application, in most cases, that’s it—no more papers to sign or documents to provide.

Whatever your choice of race, if you have the need for speed, you’ll get a rush out of our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/online services.

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Rolla News 2 Solution to May 15, 2014 puzzle

A bevy of beauties and a host of handsome lads cross the stage at eighth grade graduation Saturday. Photo courtesy of

Cayla Marie’s Images.

Rolla eighth grade class graduates Saturday The silver and turquoise gowns of the graduating eighth grade class of 2014 made a beautiful sight as the class walked into the gym Saturday, May 17.

Their white roses tipped in silver were pinned just perfectly and “Pomp and Circumstance” played by Sherry Kelling and Sarah Easterwood was just the beginning.

Seventh grade ushers Jonathan Cruz, Cacee Milburn, Daniel Weatherly and

Kaberlin Hull escorted the graduates to their seats.

Beverly Light gave the invocation. Henry Wiebe, son of Francisco and Catarina Wiebe, delivered the valedictory address. Allyson Norton, daughter of Phillip and Kaylee Norton, provided the salutatory address. The Class Prophecy was presented by Carson Milburn, son of Kent and Jamie Milburn, while Micah Hall, daughter of Bret and Ellen Hall, delivered the

The RHS class of 2014 takes one thing seriously - their class motto: “Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive any-

Class Will. Paige Claassen, daughter of Sean and Candace Ellis, gave the Class History.

Mr. Gardell Schnable introduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs. Zeta Greene.

Following the video presentation and the presentation of the diplomas, Mrs. Mary Courtney gave the benediction. Next year’s freshman class will include Jasmine Bevel, William Brown, Paige Claassen, Aaliyah Earl, Ellie

Easterwood, Alexis Fisher, Angelina Fosdick, Micah Hall, Hope Halstead, Mariah McHatton, Jaylen Mendez, Carson Milburn, Allyson Norton, Vanessa Reza, Lupita Ruelas, Deserae Schwindt, Tayton Wasson and Henry Wiebe.

Welcome to high school and always remember your motto, “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon!”

way.” They celebrate their collective milestone with good humor and whimsy. Photo courtesy of Cayla Marie’s Images.

Class of 2014 graduates from RHS Saturday Commencement for Rolla High School has come and gone for another year. Sherry Kelling and Sarah Easterwood played “Pomp and Circumstance” for the graduates as they entered the gym Saturday, May 17.

Junior class ushers Jordan Schwindt, Janelle King, Coleman Kirby and Maria Olvera escorted the seniors, in their black and silver gowns with the blue gerbera daisy. Tina Huddleston gave the invocation.

Jessica

Johns, daughter of Norman and Geralynn Johns, gave the Salutatory Address.

Kaleigh Barrett, daughter of John and Shelley Barrett, gave the Co-Valedictory Address, followed by Karly Clinesmith, daughter of Rusty and Arleen Clinesmith, who gave the other Co-Valedictory Address.

Mr. Gardell Schnable, principal, presented this year’s speaker, Mr. Duane Greene. Mr. Greene talked to the students about being

trees and for them to continue to grow. Many scholarships were presented.

The Class of 2014, as they will forever be known as consisted of Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Hannah Dunn, Franky Flores, Katy Howe, Jessica Johns, Garrett Littlefield, Jada Maravilla,

Monica Reza, Jaron Rusch, Tailyr Russell, Alejandro Silva, Jake Smith, Danae Sullivan, Kyler Telford, Ana Villegas, Braydon Wasson and Tina Wiebe.

Congratulations and remember your motto, “Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.”

* * * OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING * * *

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Syracuse Cooperative Exchange of Syracuse, Kansas will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Syracuse High School Cafeteria located at 502 N. Main Street, Syracuse, Kansas.

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Registration will be at the door. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 PM MST with a meal to be served following the meeting at 7:00 PM MST.

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The regular order of business will be followed, including the presentation of the annual financial statements, the elections of two Directors, and any other business that may be properly brought before the meeting.

Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday

The terms for Kent Eddy and Jess Schwieterman have expired. Kent Eddy and Jess Schwieterman have been nominated to run for the expired positions. Both candidates have agreed to accept the positions, if elected. The voting members will also have the opportunity to nominate additional candidates from the floor during the meeting.

Dominador Perido, M.D. General Surgery Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday

Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday

Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

We urge your attendance and participation. Please plan to attend. Gifts and great prizes will be handed out.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary

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MAY 2014

Memorial Day Services: Moscow - 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim McCrary.

Hugoton - 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Rich.

To some, Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer. It’s a long weekend spent barbecuing on the deck, sunning at the beach or getting the pool ready for the season.

But, relaxation isn’t the true meaning behind the holiday.

Originally, Memorial Day was set aside to honor those who were killed during the Civil War. Southern states refused to acknowledge the holiday, feeling it honored only the northern Union soldiers.

After World War I, the holiday was expanded to recognize Americans who fought in any war. Thus, the southern states were persuaded to accept it as a holiday. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be observed on the last Monday in May. This year, take time out to remember American soldiers. Display a flag outside your home or car, attend or participate in a community parade, write letters to those currently serving in the military or pay a visit to the local cemetery to honor your hometown heroes.

The new shed and directory will be dedicated at the Moscow Cemetery at 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served after the service.

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Moscow News New cemetery shed and directory will be dedicated The new shed and directory at the Moscow Cemetery will be dedicated Memorial

Day, Monday, May 26, at 9:00 a.m. After the service, coffee and donuts will be served.

Kaitlyn Dobie and Briannah Davidson run the 100 meter hurdles.

MHS league track results

Vance Thompson gives the shot put a good heave at a recent track meet. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

MHS’s Paloma Moran puts her best foot forward as she runs the 3200 meter. Paloma took first in both the 3200 meter run and the 1600 meter run.

MJH honor roll listed Moscow Junior High School Superintendent’s Honor Roll has been announced. Making the roll are Axel Granillo, Morgan Fleming, Stacey Enns, Yamilet

Rojo and Clemente Rojo.

Students named to the Principal’s Honor Roll are Alyson Christensen, Luis Jimenez, Morgan Robson, Braxton Johnson, Nathaniel Eshbaugh, JC Blakeley, JJ Gonzalez, Alikxavier Briggs, Lydia Owens, Adriana Salcedo, Reed Brazeal and Austin Snyder.

The Moscow High School Track Team performed very well at the Santa Fe Trail League Track Meet May 14, 2014. The girls’ team placed first and the boys’ team finished second.

MHS had many first places, including the following relays: Girls’ and boys’ 4x800 meter, girls’ and boys’ 4x100 meter, and girls’ 4x400 meter. Vance Thompson received first in discus and shot put. Brice Valdez placed first in triple jump.

Maria Cecenas garnered first in the 100 meter and the 200 meter. Kelsi Mueller won gold in the javelin, while Kaitlyn Dobie won the 100 meter hurdles. Winner of the 1600 meter race and 3200 meter race was Paloma Moran, while Miranda Christensen won the 400 meter, and Maggie White won the 800 meter.

Tapanga Dahle also won first in the discus throw.

Girls’ results: Long Jump 2 Mueller 13’6” 5 Alex Moran 11’5.5” 6 Maggie White 10’5”.

Discus 1 Dahle 77’7.25”.

Javelin 1 Mueller 110’2.5” 2 Briannah Davidson 87’3.5” 4 Dahle 60’1”.

Shot Put 2 Dahle 28’8” 4x800 Relay 1 P Moran, A Moran, White, Christensen 14:50.32.

100m Hurdles 1 Dobie 16.95 17.93 3 Davidson, 100m 1 Cecenas 13.27 3 Davidson 14.97 1600m 1 P Moran 7:49.02 4x100 Relay 1 Davidson, Dobie, Mueller,

Cecenas 54.84.

400m 1 Christensen 1:24.78 300m Hurdles 2 Dobie 51.98 800m 1 White 3:01.01 200m 1 Cecenas 28.66 35.38 3 Christensen 4 A Moran 35.68.

3200m 1 P Moran 19:27.94 4x400 Relay 1 Cecenas, Dobie, Mueller, White 5:20.99.

Boys’ results High Jump 2 Valdez 5’8” Long Jump 2 Valdez 17’8.5” 3 Brock Brazeal 17’8.5” 4 Freddy Gonzalez 16’4” Triple Jump 1 Valdez 38’3” Discus 1 Thompson 90’2.5” 2 Zac Slemp 86’11.75” 7 Zachary Pierson 72’9” 8 Sammir Martinez 57’.5” Javelin 2 Thompson 94’5” 4 Martinez 78’5” 8 Slemp 66’5.5” 10 Pierson 56’8” Shot put 1 Thompson 37’6.5” 4 Martinez 31’10” 7 Slemp 30’5” 9 Pierson 29’2.25 4x800 Relay 1 Amir Granillo, Martinez, Gonzalez, Bryan Garcia 12:18.11.

100m 3 Granillo 13.28 6 David Miramontes 14.31 1600m 2 Garcia 5:57.94 4x100 Relay 1 Granillo, Gonzalez, 49.27.

Valdez, Brazeal 200m 2 Gonzalez 26.56.

MHS honor rolls are announced The Second Semester Honor Rolls for Moscow High School have been announced. Students making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll are Codye Walb, Brice Valdez, Zachary Pierson, Carley Hockett, Tapanga Dahle, Kaitlyn Dobie, Maria Cecenas, Vance Thompson, Madi-

son Owens and Maggie White.

Principal’s Honor Roll students are Morganne Owens, Daisy Flores, Kendra Haines, Mathew Pearson, Jasmine Garcia, Miranda Christensen, Briannah Davidson and Yaritza Maldonado.

Curtis Crawford replaces Teresa Colantonio on EcoDevo board

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Monday, May 26, 2014 Ads and news copy need to be in the office by Friday, May 23 at 12:00 Noon.

The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Senior Center craft room for their May meeting. Attending the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Ray Hoggatt, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris, Doug Martin, Jack Rowden, Mark Crawford and Curtis Crawford. Board members Jody Wacker and Dan Corpening were absent.

Neal began the meeting by explaining Teresa Colantonio had resigned and the Moscow City Council had appointed Curtis Crawford as her replacement.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checkng account balance was $1,537.39. The total Special Projects balance was $54,551.44, of which $7,699.17 is the Housing Incentive balance.

The board voted to transfer $1,000 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills.

The board discussed the Housing Incentive and the Neighborhood Revitalization. The

Housing Incentive is two percent of the appraised value of a new home built or placed anywhere in Stevens County - up to a maximum of $5,000 - to be paid to the builder or homeowner once all eligibility requirements are met. Neighborhood Revitalization is a five-year tax refund program residential, agricultural and commercial properties are eligible for if they invest at least $50,000. They must also apply before construction begins. The increase in valuation on the tax rolls is eligible for the refund that starts at 100% and is reduced by 20% each year until recipients are paying full taxes in the sixth year. The board decided to leave both the Housing Incentive and Neighborhood Revitalization in place.

After some discussion, The board voted to submit the 2015 budget to the Stevens County Commissioners.

Neal brought up the subject of Senator Morris Industrial Park signage. He stated it is more complicated to change an already named street than it was to name a new street. The direc-

tor will visit with the commissioners about the possibility of naming the frontage road Senator Morris Street which is located at the east Industrial Park in front of KDI. Board member Jan Leonard informed the board sponsors are being sought for the forthcoming High Plains Music Fest which is planned for August 16, 2014. Any money remaining after the Music Fest will be donated to different charities. Six bands/performers will be at the Music Fest. They are Charley Jenkins, Easton Hamlin, Kinsey Sadler, Shane Smith & Saints, Buster Bledsoe and Black Dutch Sioux.

Jan also reported the Frisbee Golf course is now open for recreation. This is a nine-hole course on which frisbees are used instead of golf clubs. It is located at Raydene Park.

Gillespie stated Abengoa has started planning its Grand Opening in late summer or early fall.

The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be June 10, 2014.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget

This poolhall was opened in 1929 by Russell Harris and converted to a beer tavern called the Buckhorn in 1947. It was the oldest continuous business on Main Street owned by the same family. Photo is taken from “The History of Stevens County & Its People.”

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Bob Eyestone is retiring after teaching thirty-eight years, twenty-eight of them here at Hugoton High School. Eyestone grew up in Ft. Collins, Co. He served two years in the U.S. Army.

He came to Hugoton to teach in 1981.

Thursday, May 20, 2004 Veronica Bansemer took second place in the National Tennis Tournament for Junior Colleges at College Station, Tx. She qualified to collect a medal and an AllAmerican plaque. Veronica and her mother, Cindy Bansemer, are All-Americans in tennis, which is a rarity.

Thursday, May 19, 1994 Mendy Leonard of Hugoton has returned from Sweden where she has spent several months as an International Farm Youth Exchange member. Her adventure was from June 17 until December 19, 1993.

Thursday, May 17, 1984 Shirley Rector had the foresight to get her IGA game card punched and won herself

$600.00 when her name was drawn.

Chris Swan was honored as the All-Around HHS boy athlete and Denise Knier was named the All-Around girl athlete for the school year 1983-84.

Thursday, May 23, 1974 Steven Akers of the Hugoton Post Office has been chosen as the Driver of the Month for March 1974. This award is based on sustained performance on postal driving. Mr. Akers has been serving on RR1 for the past three years, delivering mail to about 119 families and driving 126 miles each day.

Thursday, May 21, 1964 Patty Massey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Massey, has been named as Hugoton Representative to Sunflower Girls’ State at Lawrence. Anita Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lynch, was chosen as first alternate.

Six boys from Moscow Boy Scout Troop 187 will be presented their God and Country Award Sunday. They are Jimmie Teeter, Jimmie Brollier, Mark Webb,

Terry Miller, George Miller and Jerry Miller.

Thursday, May 19, 1944 James Edwin Kent, Claude Albert Rich and Charles Victor Ertz have been ordered to report for pre-induction physicals May 19, 1944.

Friday, May 23, 1924 Chas. Hawk has already com-

menced work on his new store building at Woods. It will be a much better building than the one that burned.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 22, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

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ney and AIK Ltd. No. 3 seeking termination of your interest in an oil and gas lease covering the Southwest Quarter of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirtyfive (35) West, Stevens County, Kansas.

You are required to file your Answer to said Petition on or before July 14, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas in Hugoton, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail to file an Answer therein, a judgment and decree will be entered on said Petition against you.

GRAYBILL & WITCHER, LLP 450 Morton P.O. Box 898 Elkhart, Kansas 67950 Telephone (620) 697-4514 Fax (620) 697-4502Petitioner

THE STATE OF KANSAS, ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the abovenamed Court on the 3rd day of January, 2013, against Ruby Lee Ear-

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 15, 2014) 3t IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

The skeleton of a steer displayed at the Museum was reconstructed as a school project. It was donated to the museum by Dave and Shirley Bozone.

Sentimental Journey This last weekend Hugoton, Hugoton Learning Academy and Rolla celebrated the graduations of their high school seniors. Earlier this month, Moscow celebrated the graduation of their high school seniors. It is a wonderful and exciting time as our towns’ young adults take off into the world to find their niche in life, whatever that may be.

There are many things from your high school days you may or may not choose to remember. Then again there are some things you may want to remember and share with others, like what you looked like in 2014. We have a display here at the Museum with the photos of each graduate from Hugoton, Hugoton Learning Academy, Rolla and Moscow from The Hugoton Hermes.

You think you had a rough teacher?! Well, let me tell you about one science class teacher by the name of Miss Goodrich! If you were in Miss Goodrich's eighth grade class "way back in the times of yore", you might have had a science project that included a steer from the Goodrich farm.

Poor old steer—he had gone to the ol' steer heaven in the sky, and all he had left behind were his bones. Miss Goodrich decided she needed to find a home for those bones—and she found that home in her classroom! The excitement

and probably a few gasps came when she announced to her class they were going to reconstruct the skeleton! Well, they completed the assignment to the pride of Miss Goodrich and the entire class, no doubt receiving an "A" for Astounding Accomplishment.

There was just too much work put into it to throw away. Consequently, it was Dave and Shirley Bozone who donated it to the Museum, where it is displayed! Come see the class project Miss Goodrich's eighth grade class was assigned to do. Whew!

Oh, and while you are at it, see the many items past graduates used to learn with in years past, including the desks they sat in, pen and ink wells the boys dipped the girls' braids into, and a one room schoolhouse that will be open for viewing come June 1 or other times by request. We are open 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. As of June 1, we will be open from 10:00 a.m. closing only through the lunch hour from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. We are located at 905 S. Adams in Hugoton.

By the way, exciting news!

We actually had some visitors from the Phillipines who were touring the United States!

Imagine that - all the way from the Phillipines and they come to little ol' Hugoton!

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY J. MCBRIDE, Deceased.

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Alexa has experienced 800 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow, Alexa! You're doing a wonderful job!

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Piano students are candidates for membership in fraternity Sixteen local piano pupils from the classes of Ramona Adams, Bonnie Lomax and Sherry Kelling have registered as candidates for membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Teacher Division of the American College of Musicians, of which their teachers are members.

This group of young pianists will perform in the National Piano-Playing Auditions, to be at the Methodist Church in Hugoton Wednesday, June 2, and will strive for Pledge, Local, District, Hobbyist, Duet, Ensemble, State, National or International honors. The American College of Musicians will evaluate the students’ performances based upon their presentation of baroque, classic, romantic and modern works. Each student will perform in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the National organization who will examine their repertoire. The judge, Jean Shackleton of Okla-

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homa City, is a native of Stevens County. Jean received her Master’s of Music in Piano Performance at the University of Southern California, and was head of the Piano Department at Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City for 20 years.

Throughout the U.S. and abroad, over 100,000 enthusiastic piano pupils will participate in the annual National Piano-Playing Auditions, which will take place in over 880 music centers.

Each entrant will be given a certificate, a gold, silver or bronze embossed pin, a report card and a year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.

Established in 1929 by Dr. Irl Allison, the first Auditions were at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Tx. The National Headquarters is maintained in Austin, Tx. Information regarding the American College of Musicians and Guild Auditions can be obtained by contacting the organization at P.O. Box 1807, Austin, Tx. 78767.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of May, 2014, a petition has been filed in said Court by Evelyn L. McBride, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Bobby J. McBride, deceased, requesting that Petitioners’ acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for at-

torneys’ fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Bobby J. McBride, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 6th day of June, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

Evelyn L. McBride, Petitioner Prepared by: Kevin J. Arnel (#13177) Foulston Siefkin LLP 1551 North Waterfront Parkway, Suite 100 Wichita, Kansas 67206-4466 Ph. (316)267-6371 Karnell@foulston.com Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 22, 2014) 1t PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE OFFICIAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: You are hereby notified that the Hugoton City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 17, 2014, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council meeting room located at 631 South Main in Hugoton, Kansas. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request by the owners, Michael Giudicy and Lacy Giudicy, to rezone the following described real estate from “B-2” General Business District, to “R-2” Two-Family Residential District.: Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Block Thirty-five (35), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof; The public is invited to appear at the hearing to speak in favor of or against the granting of such rezoning for the above described land. The

Planning Commission may continue their respective hearing date to a future date, if necessary, without further notice.

Anyone seeking additional information concerning this rezoning request may contact the City of Hugoton Planning Commission, c/o Joshua Grubbs, at the City Office, 631 South Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 during their normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 544-8531. A complete legal description is available for public inspection at the City offices at the hours and address listed above.

Property owners within 200 feet of the property described above wanting to protest the proposed change will have fourteen days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation regarding the requested rezoning to submit protest petitions. If the landowners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the area to be rezoned within 200 feet of the boundaries of the proposed change file valid protest petitions prior to the deadline, the change can be approved only by at least a 3/4 majority vote of the City Council.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 22, 2014)

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Resolution to Levy Tax for Capital Outlay Fund WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 210, Stevens County, State of Kansas, is authorized by K.S.A. 72-8801, to make an annual tax levy at a mill rate not exceeding the statutorily-prescribed mill rate for a period of time as determined by the Board of Education upon the taxable tangible property in the district for the purpose specified in said law; and

WEEK is Tuesday, May 27 thru Friday, May 30 The city is asking everyone to please use the alleys next to the trash containers. Do not block the alleyways with trash or trees.

If you cannot utilize the alley, call the city office. Trucks will pick up your items in front of your house next to the street.

Place all tree limbs in a separate pile for disposal. Separate large metal items such as washers and dryers from trash or tree limbs.

Please contact the City Utilities Supervisor at 544-8531 for large items or special pick-up problems.

Paul Nordyke City Utility Supervisor

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined to exercise the authority vested in it by said law; NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLUTION Be It Resolved that: The above-named school board shall be authorized to make a continuous and permanent annual tax levy in an amount not to exceed 8 mills upon the taxable tangible property in the school district for the purpose of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, remodeling, additions to, furnishing, maintaining and equipping of school district property and equipment necessary for school district purposes, including (1) Acquisition of computer software; (2) acquisition of performance uniforms; (3) housing and boarding pupils enrolled in an area vocational school operated under the board; (4) architectural expenses; (5) acquisition of building sites; (6) undertaking and maintenance of asbestos control projects; (7) acquisition of school buses; and (8) acquisition of other fixed assets, and for the purpose of paying a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by cities under the authority of K.S.A. 121774, and amendments thereto, for the financing of redevelopment projects upon property located within the school district. The tax levy authorized by this resolution may be made, unless a petition in opposition to the same, signed by not less than 10% of the qualified electors of the school district, is filed with the county election officer of the home county of the school district within 40 calendar days after the last publication of this resolution. In the event a petition is filed, the county election officer shall submit the question of whether the tax levy shall be authorized to the electors in the school district at an election called for that purpose or at the next general election, as is specified by the Board of Education of the above school district.

CERTIFICATE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 210, Stevens County, Kansas, on the 19th day of May, 2014.

/s/Traci Shields Clerk of the above Board of Education

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KHP participates in annual Memorial Day STEP Campaign The peak of summer travel across our nation’s highways is about to begin. The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working additional hours for the next two weeks, thanks in part to funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation through the STEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) campaign, to help motorists reach their destinations safely.

The enforcement campaign runs from Monday, May 19, through Sunday, June 1.

“Memorial Day is a celebration of the great men and women who have lost their lives serving this great country and also marks the start of summer vacation season nationwide. The KHP and all of our law enforcement partners would remind all Kansans to buckle up, Every trip, Every time,” said Lieutenant Joshua Kellerman, Patrol public information officer. “We would also remind everyone to make plans in advance for a sober driver.

Law enforcement will also be

The Hugoton Hermes will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Early Deadline for ads and stories is Friday, May 23 at 12 noom.

HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

out looking for those drivers who made the wrong decision to drink and drive.”

The STEP program allows officers to work overtime hours, providing extra manpower on the roads and focusing on areas such as occupant protection, enforcing impaired driving laws, and other traffic safety issues. This year’s focus of the Memorial Day STEP campaign is, “Click It or Ticket,” encouraging seatbelt/child safety seat use for occupants of all ages.

Over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday reporting period for the Patrol (KHP stats only), troopers worked three fatal crashes on Kansas’ highways.

Three people were killed in those crashes, all of which were alcohol-related. There were nine total impaired driving crashes. The Patrol arrested 30 people for impaired driving. Personnel also assisted 1,176 motorists who needed help on Kansas roads.

The Patrol wishes all of

those traveling during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and throughout the summer,

safe travels. If you are in need of assistance on a Kansas highway, you can call KHP for

assistance at *47 (*HP) or *582 (*KTA) for the Kansas Turnpike.

Governor vetoes $5 million sweep of funds for Kansas children Friday, Governor Brownback vetoed a $5 million sweep of funds from the Kansas Endowment for Youth (KEY) Fund for the Kansas Bioscience Authority.

“The governor's action today will contribute toward his goals of reducing childhood and increasing poverty fourth-grade reading proficiency,” said Shannon Cotsoradis, president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children.

“Early education programs give Kansas kids the skills they need to succeed in school and later in the workforce. The governor responded to pressure from advocates, educators and parents to reverse this sweep and to invest in Kansas children.”

Under the system created

by the Legislature, payments to the state from the master tobacco settlement agreement go directly to the KEY Fund, which serves as a longterm endowment for early childhood programs. Each year, money is transferred from the KEY Fund to the Children’s Initiatives Fund (CIF) to provide funding for high-quality early childhood programs like Parents as Teachers and Early Head Start. This year, Kansas received a $62 million tobacco payment but had budgeted $55 million for the CIF. The unappropriated $7 million will now remain in the KEY Fund.

“The KEY Fund has been used repeatedly as a piggy bank that lawmakers raid whenever they feel like it,”

said Cotsoradis. “The money from the tobacco settlement payments is earmarked for children—and since we know those payments will start to decline in just a few years, now more than ever we need a true endowment for early childhood. The reversal of the sweep is the just the first step toward restoring long-term stability for children’s programs.”

Since the establishment of the KEY Fund in 1999, more than $140 million has been diverted for other purposes.

At the end of Fiscal Year 2015, the KEY Fund is expected to have an ending balance of only $13.6 million.

Submitted by Kansas Action for Children.

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211 South Jackson

Carly Martin

PRIVATE SALE

(2p21)

215 N. Main, Hugoton Arkansas Stone Rock Home 2356 sq. ft. living area, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, large living room, office, oversized 2 car garage, yard sprinkler system, fenced back yard. Shown by appointment (918) 786-6106 or (620) 453-1640 or (580) 729-2677 or (580) 729-2843.

(4p20)

Project Hope

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

1st Sunday each month 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1030 S. Main

(tfc46)

(tfc37)

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton

(1c21)

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

Get rid of all the “junk” you find with ? g n i n a e l C g n i r The Hermes Classifieds! p S

(4c21)

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more.

DOT signage & Logos.

Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)

(tfc12) (tfc34)

Call today 544- 4321 or email hermesma@ pld.com hermesma @pld.com

600 E. 11th

NEED A eot39tfc FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?

CALL ANDERSON FIREARMS (tfc)

620-544-3000

The Hugoton Hermes

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Roy & Myrtle Parsons Trust

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Link Farms Rolla, KS EAGLE RV PARK “Come nest with us”

Bazine: (785) 398-1400 cell (785) 398-2600 office

1471 Rd. 13, Hugoton, KS 1 mile North of town Just South of Int. Hwy’s 56 & 25

620-544-CAMP (2267) OWNERS JAN LEONARD & TRON STEGMAN

Mike Willis Seed Sales 620-544-7333 Fax 620-544-8333

Jordan Air Inc. Complete Aerial Applications

SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING 10% discount on 30 day accounts Hugoton - 544-4361 • Elkhart - 697-2657

Terry Jordan, Manager

1-800-264-4361

Stegman Farms 306 1/2 W 9th St Hugoton, KS 620-544-7304

Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent 617 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8528 - Phone 620-544-8527 - Fax debbie.nordling.c2v4@statefarm.com Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

JONATHAN PE ARCY IRRIGATION 510 W. Fifth Hugoton

Contact Jonathan 620-541-1049 W i l l C u l l u m 620-453-0079 Office 620-428-6333

601 S. Main 620-544-4331

Elkhart Auto Supply 550 Morton Elkhart, KS 620-697-4311

Hwy 54 WE Liberal, KS 620-624-1668

CIRCLE H FARMS LLC 1242 Road 12 620-544-2688

G+Ag,Inc. (620) 428-6086 Created to Serve

Hugoton Recreation Commission 620-544-4675 211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com

Liberal Branch 1702 West 2nd Street Liberal, KS 67901 P: 620-624-1900 F: 620-624-1906

Serving Southwest Kansas Since 1887

616 S. Main • Hugoton 620-428-6744

522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 620-544-4321