May 31, 2012

Volume 125, Number 22

Thursday, May 31, 2012

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

“Celebrate Recovery” begins Monday, June 4

Women’s class 4A long jump State Champion Nicole Kinser stands atop the podium after a championship jump of 17'51/2". Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Patrick Weaver is crowned State Champion in the 800 meter dash. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Osvaldo Granillo breaks the State track meet record in the 100 meter dash. He also took first in three races - 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter dashes. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Kinser and Weaver are State Champions Every Eagle athlete that qualified for the Kansas Class 4A State Track and Field Meet and performed this weekend in Wichita brought home All-State honors with an excellent showing at the elite event.

Nicole Kinser and Patrick Weaver were crowned State Champions. The two-day event is at the Cessna Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University. The top seven places in each event earn the title of All-State.

"The best showing we

have ever had at State Track," noted assistant coach Nicholas O'Loughlin. "Everyone came home with a medal. Everyone came home as an All-State Athlete!"

Kinser was crowned State Champion in the long jump event. She bested everyone with her mark of 17'5-1/2". Kinser brought home a medal in the triple jump as well where she landed 36'21/4".

"Nicole Kinser was the lone girl from the team to

Hugoton’s Assembly of God is starting a “Celebrate Recovery” group June 4 at 7:00 p.m. with a kick-off barbecue and citizens of Hugoton and the surrounding communities are encouraged to come and participate.

“Celebrate Recovery” is a program to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in your life through the 12 steps and eight recovery principles.

This experience will allow you to be “changed.” The door can be opened by sharing experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, participants become willing to accept God’s grace in solving problems.

“Ask and you will receive; seek, and you will

find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find and the door will be open to him who knocks.”

Matthew 7:7-8 By working and applying these Biblical principles, you can begin to grow spiritually. You can be freed from your addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others.

Lead Pastor Ben Coats had these great things to say about “Celebrate Recovery” coming to Hugoton: “I am extremely excited about this pro-

gram, as there is a great need for freedom in people’s lives. Freedom from sex addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction and abuse both mental and physical.

By participating in this program, you can find peace, healing and comfort through the word of God.” “Celebrate Recovery” will meet every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God located at 138 S. Main.

For more information, please contact Patty Bultman of Peace House Ministries at 620-428-2046 or Alan Bultman at 620-5446520.

This article was contributed by Hugoton’s Assembly of God.

get to compete. She won the State Championship in the Long Jump with a strong performance," said coach Nick Rodriguez.

"She attempted to win her third title in a row in the Triple Jump but came up short.

To defend your State titles in Track and Field is not easy - there is always someone who comes along and wants it just as bad as you do. A great season for Nicole."

Weaver took top honors in the 800 meter run for Continued to page 6

Granillo sets new State meet record Five boys and one girl from Moscow headed for Wichita last weekend to compete in the Kansas High School State Track and Field Meet. At the end of the weekend Osvaldo Granillo had won three events and set a new State record in the 100 meter dash at 10.67, while the Moscow boys’ team tied for fourth place overall with South Haven.

Osvaldo was the first

athlete to compete Friday as he qualified for finals in the 400 meter dash with a time of 51.43. He then qualified for finals in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.32. The 4x400 meter relay team consisting of Jonatan Manriquez, Breck Roop, Brice Valdez and Osvaldo Granillo also qualified for finals with a time of 3:33.15. Courtney Clark was the last athlete to compete for the day.

She threw well and made it to finals with a throw of 35’8”. This placed her eighth in the shot put.

Saturday, Osvaldo was the first athlete to compete again as he qualified for finals in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.00. Rigo Bustillos then competed in the shot put placing eleventh with a throw of 42’10”. Then Osvaldo broke the State record in

The Avenue of Flags are flying magnificently at the Moscow Cemetery for Memorial Day as patriots come to pay their respects to the fallen military men.

Veterans lower the flag to half mast at the Hugoton Cemetery in memory of the many military personnel who gave their lives for our freedom and country.

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Manor residents are in the new building The residents of Pioneer Manor had a busy day Wednesday as they moved from the old facility to the new Pioneer Manor. They had lots of help.

The Hugoton High School club members of Latinos Make a Difference showed up early and stayed late to help with the move.

Employees from ExxonMobil Gas Company were available to help wherever they were needed. Larry Bradford and other ministers were there. Families of the residents, volunteers and Pioneer Manor and Stevens County Hospital employees all helped make the move a smooth one.

Pioneer Manor resident Ron Bertram decided to drive his motorized wheelchair from the old location to the new one. Larry Bradford insisted he follow him for safety reasons.

Santa Fe Trail Fishing Derby is June 2

Volunteers from all over Hugoton came out Wednesday to help make the move to the new Pioneer Manor a smooth one.

Pioneer Manor resident Ron Bertram decides to drive his motorized wheelchair to the new facility. Larry Bradford followed in the Pioneer Manor van.

The twenty-second Annual Santa Fe Trail Fishing Derby at the Cimarron National Grassland north of Elkhart will be Saturday, June 2.

The fishing derby is open, free of charge, to kids ages 0-16 and to adults age 55 and over, and takes place on Kansas Free Fishing Day, so fishing licenses are not required. In addition, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will provide rods and reels for those who want to participate but don't have fishing gear.

The derby will be at the Grassland's Cimarron Recreation Area. One of the ponds has a fishing dock accessible for per-

sons with disabilities so that mobility-impaired anglers will find it easy to participate.

Dale Fife, District Ranger stated, “The Cimarron National Grassland is proud to be able to continue the tradition of the Derby, now in it’s twenty-second year. The staff and volunteers from surrounding communities have worked diligently in the reconstruction of the Recreation Area after the damage from last year’s fire, in an effort to facilitate its re-opening.

Registration and fishing will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 2, weighin from 11:00 a.m. to noon with prizes and awards following, and a free hot

dog lunch will be served.

“The businesses and individuals of the area continue to show great support of our annual event,” continued Fife.

“We look forward to a great turnout this year of fishing, food and prizes for the young and not so young of our area Sponsors for the event are the USDA Forest Service, Rolla Recreation Commission, and Elkhart Recreation Commission.

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 5:00 p.m.

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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, May 21, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, 500 Block of South Jackson, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Adams, Citizens Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 500 Block of French, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Citizen Assist, 400 Block of East Fourth, Public Service, Officer Hagman Wednesday, May 23, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Goetzinger • Dog at Large, 1600 Block of South Jefferson, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith Thursday, May 24, 2012 • Medical Assist, 200 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Track Team Escort, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Public Service,

Chief Leslie/Officer Goetzinger • Public Assist, 200 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, ACO Smith Friday, May 25, 2012 • Hit and Run Accident, 400 Block of West Sixth, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Fire Department Assist, 100 Block of West Sixth, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1500 Block of South Jefferson, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Fire Department Assist, 100 Block of West Sixth, Public Service, Officer Crane • Complaint, 400 Block of South Madison, Spoke to Reporting Party, Officer Crane Saturday, May 26, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Adams, Unable to Gain Entry, Officer Crane • Possible Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, Broke Before Arrival, Officer Crane • Transformer on Fire, Alley, 400

Block of Monroe, City Notified, Officer Hagman • Gas Meter Hit, 200 Block of South Washington, Black Hills Notified, Officer Hagman • Possible Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, Officer Hagman Sunday, May 27, 2012

• Dog at Large, 500 Block of Copperstone, Dogs Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Missing Juvenile, 1000 Block of South Harrison, Juvenile Returned Home, Sergeant Johnson • Missing Juvenile, Juvenile Returned Home, Sergeant Johnson

at the Cimarron National Grassland Recreation Area.

Registration and fishing will begin at 8:00 a.m., with weighin from 11:00 a.m. until noon.

There will be a free hot dog lunch. For more information, contact Cimarron National Grassland at 620-697-4621.

June 3 - Pastor Harry Cross of the Hugoton United Methodist Church will have services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

- Circuit rider preacher will be at Rolla as part of the Grassland Heritage Festival.

June 4 - Moscow High School weight room opens for students from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Contact Coach Johnson for more information.

- ARGH! will begin at Rolla schools at 8:30 a.m. Contact Kris Hall for more information.

- Celebrate Recovery will commence with a kick-off barbecue at 7:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church at 138 S. Main. For more information, please contact Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046 or Alan Bultman at 620-5446520.

- Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room of the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m.

June 5 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center.

June 6 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Hugoton Municipal Airport.

June 8 - Best Friends Day - Last day of Summer School for Moscow.

June 9 - Stevens County Hospital/ Pioneer Manor Employee Appreciation Committee will host a

Where in the world is The Hermes? This week Stevens County’s newspaper made it all the way to I.D. Magee Beach at Port Aransas, Tx. with Greg and Anita Gill during their family vacation with their daughter Louressa.

Philip Dunn A tragic accident has taken the young life of Philip Allen Dunn of Richfield. Philip passed from this life Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Harding County in New Mexico at the age of 39.

Stevens County Hospital Report Admissions 5/22/12 One Patient 5/23/12 None 5/24/12 None 5/25/12 None 5/26/12 None 5/27/12 Dorothy Hawkins 5/28/12 Annette Vasquez

Dismissals 5/22/12 Dorothy Hawkins One Patient 5/23/12 One Patient 5/24/12 One Patient 5/25/12 None 5/26/12 None 5/27/12 None 5/28/12 None Currently in the Hospital: Annette Vasquez, Dorothy Hawkins, One Patient

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ May 27 - July 1 - Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma will host “Say It with Snap! Motivating Workers

by Design 1923-1929.” The exhibit will showcase workplace posters from World War I through World War II. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-8462527 for more information.

May 30 - Singer/songwriter Steve Eulberg will present a free concert at the Stevens County Library at 6:30 p.m.

- Rolla’s United Methodist Church will host One Voice, a Christian group from Southwestern Oklahoma University.

Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will be over at 10:00 p.m.

May 31 - High School Cheerleaders NCA Camp at Rolla.

- Rolla UMC Camp Scavenger Hunt begins at 10:00 a.m.

Other activities include water fights, basketball, skits and more. The camp is for sixth through eighth grade students.

June 1 - National Doughnut Day - Filing deadline for August 7 primary election at 12:00 noon. Call the Stevens County clerk at 544-2541 for more information.

- Summer Reading program at Stevens County Library begins.

- High school students are invited to join Rolla United Methodist Church for games and a concert by Southwestern Oklahoma University group One Voice.

June 2-9 - Twelfth annual Grassland Heritage Festival with diverse, historic and fun events hosted by the Morton County Historical Society.

June 2 - Santa Fe Trail fishing derby

Obituaries

Bicycle Poke Run. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Hugoton City Park. Both kids and adults are invited to participate.

- Dust Bowl Riders will host the annual Brian Lamberson Memorial Poker Run at Barb’s Den on Sixth Street in Hugoton. There will be vendors, friends, bikes and barbecue!

To find out more, visit www.hugotonpokerrun.org.

June 10 - Pastor Tim McCrary of Moscow United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

June 12-14 - Baker Arts Center will offer a children’s workshop “All Spaced Out” for preschool aged children (three to five year olds) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Center is located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal.

There is a cost to participate.

June 13 - Moscow City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 125 Main Street in Moscow.

The public is invited to attend.

June 14 - Flag Day June 16 - Lindsborg, or “Little Sweden, USA” will host the forty-first annual Midsummer’s Festival.

Admission is free. Visit lindsborgcity.org to find out more.

June 17 - Happy Father’s Day! - Pastor Ben Coats of the Assembly of God in Hugoton will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

June 18 - Stevens County Commis-

sioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m.

June 18-22 - National Nursing Assistants’ Week June 19-21 - Baker Arts Center will offer the children’s workshop “All Spaced Out” for children from kindergarten through sixth grade from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Center, 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. There is a cost to participate.

June 20 - First day of summer June 21 - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College.

New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more. You can register online at allsaintsdays.com.

June 22 - Last day of Moscow’s summer school for incoming kindergarten students and summer lunch program.

June 24 - Pastor Michael Taylor of Light House Fellowship will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

June 26 - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist Veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration.

The son of Samuel W. Dunn and the former Rachel F. Ratcliff, he was born January 17, 1973 in Greensburg.

Philip was a member of Point Rock Riders of Elkhart, Richfield Fire Department and Richfield United Methodist ERT. He loved and enjoyed his nieces.

Philip liked to ride with Point Rock Riders and enjoyed his horses, motorcycles

Joe “Junior Bug” Coleman, Jr. Word has been received of the death of Joe Stanley Coleman, Jr. “Junior Bug” of Liberal. Mr. Coleman passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Harding County, N.M. at the age of 40.

He was born September 29, 1971 in Dalhart, Tx., to Joe Stanley Coleman and the former Dorothy Jean Green.

In 1989 Joe graduated from high school in Des Moines, Ia. Mr. Coleman was employed by Double T Industries as a swamper. Prior to that he was employed as a truck driver for Ameripride of Amarillo, Tx. and Caprock Cargill Feeders at Dalhart.

Joe was a member of Christ Temple Pentecostal Church in Liberal.

Robert “Bob” Farris Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember and honor Robert L. “Bob” Farris. Mr. Farris passed from this life Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home in Turpin, Ok. He was 60.

Born November 9, 1951 at Lawrence, he was the son of Clarence “Red” Farris and the former Madeline Bush.

Bob was a 1970 graduate of Liberal High School.

December 21, 1973 Bob and Donna Lee Smith were united in marriage in Liberal.

They were business owners operating Farris Well Service since June 1975.

Bob enlisted in the United States Army after high school, proudly serving as an MP in Bamberg, Germany.

He loved his Bamberg MP Police reunions.

A “hands on” dad, even when his sons were little, Bob would take them with him on his errands. If at all possible, he didn’t miss a parent/teacher meeting, school program, ball game, or family dinner.

Bob and his wife purchased a trailer at Logan, NM very close to Ute Lake when their sons were still pre-

school age. It was there that Bob enjoyed teaching them to fish. As the boys grew, dad and mom would pull them behind the boat on an inner tube, then later skiing.

Bob believed “the more the merrier” so his sons took friends, invited in-laws, and other friends came often. He loved the annual family vacations to Red River, NM that his mother-in-law, Juanita Perry started in 1983. Yes, he got along with his motherin-law, he loved to push her buttons and make her laugh.

Bob loved his dad and mom and loved telling stories of his childhood and teenage days with them.

Mr. Farris was a lifetime member of the VFW and was also active in many other organizations such as the Elks Lodge, American Legion and Eagles in Logan and the Turpin High School Booster Club.

Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife; mother Madeline Farris of Protection; two sons, Bradley Farris and wife Kerri of Broken Bow, Ok. and Wesley Farris of Mountlake Terrace,

and welding.

Survivors include his parents Samuel and Rachel Dunn of Richfield; two brothers, Andrew Paul Dunn and wife Amanda of Richfield and Daniel Jason Dunn of Rolla; his sister Priscilla LeAnn Milburn and husband Pete of Rolla; grandparents Lois Dunn of Richfield and Richard and Florence Ratcliff of Yukon, Ok.; five nieces, Hannah Marie Dunn, SaKya Cinsear Milburn, Samantha Danielle Dunn, Adynn Rachelle Milburn and Cambreya Aleanor Milburn; and his many other relatives and friends.

Philip was preceded in death by his grandfather Wallace Dunn.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2012 at Richfield School with Rev. Sandy Ferguson presiding.

Burial followed in the Richfield Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Crossroads, St. Judes Hospital or Donor Choice. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

Wa.; three grandchildren, Kambry, Jack and Olivia; his brother Dale Farris of Woodward, Ok.; three sisters, Jo Ann Thompson and husband Phil of Hugoton, Linda Wooten and husband Bobby of Ada, Ok. and Sondra Wilhelm and husband Don of Waverly, Ne.; and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws that will miss him dearly.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012 at the Turpin High School Auditorium.

Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery under the direction of Miller Mortuary of Liberal.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Miller Mortuary, 908 N. Lincoln Ave., Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand.

Psalm 73:23

July 26, 1997, Joe and Cassandra L. Albert were married at Littlefield, Tx. She survives.

Other survivors include his parents Joe Stanley and Dorothy Jean Coleman of Liberal; his three sons, Andre Isiah Budig of San Antonio, Tx., Chauncey Budig of San Antonio and Maurice Deshawn Coleman of Dalhart; stepdaughter Michelle Albert of Amarillo; one brother, Jay Scott Coleman and wife Katie of Liberal; his sister Delesa Jean Canary and husband Tommas of Wichita; his grandmother Doris Green of Plainview, Tx.; mother-in-law Midge Vincent of Dalhart; and his many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Those preceding Joe in death are his grandfathers Samuel Green, Sr. and Roosevelt Coleman; his grandmother Blanche Caton; and his step grandfather M.T. Holeman.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012 at All Nations Church in Liberal with Elder Adam Moore officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Remembrance Service is planned for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at XIT Ranger Building in Dalhart.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Temple Pentecostal Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

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

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Memorial Day was observed at the Hugoton and Moscow Cemeteries Monday. Above, Pastor Michael Taylor leads a brief ceremony at the Moscow Cemetery as the Honor Guard presents the colors. At top and bottom left, the Honor Guard at the Moscow Cemetery solemnly waits for the flag to be raised and then lowered to half-staff. At right, members of Hugoton Mason Lodge conduct their ceremony at the Hugoton Cemetery.

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Brownback signs extensive tax relief into law household filers from $4,500 to $9,000; and for married taxpayers filing jointly from $6,000 to $9,000.

Dynamic projections show the new law will result in 22,900 new jobs, give $2 billion more in disposable income to Kansans and increase population by 35,740, all in addition to the normal growth rate of the state.

Speaker of the House Mike O’Neal praised the new tax law.

“By reforming income taxes in Kansas, our state will start building a solid tax foundation that will create a strong economy for the years to come. We must continue down a path that brings prosperity to the residents of Kansas and HB 2117 will move our state toward a healthy and vibrant economy," Speaker O’Neal said.

Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, the Majority Leader in the House, said the new tax plan paints a brighter future for the state.

"There's a reason surrounding states are racing to keep pace with Kansas in providing tax relief," Rep. Siegfreid said. "They recognize this was a significant victory in a constant battle to attract jobs and grow our economy."

The chair of the House Taxation Committee, Rep. Richard Carlson, said Kansas is raising the bar on progrowth tax policy.

“Kansas is embarking on and setting the threshold for the nation with a pro-growth, pro-jobs tax reform policy,” Rep. Carlson said. “Lowering taxes on individuals and small businesses will jump start the private sector growth in Kansas, allowing Kansans to grow Kansas. We invite the nation’s businesses to come grow with Kansas.”

Others joining the Governor for the bill signing included legislators: Sen. Dennis Pyle, Reps. Joe Patton, Brett Hildabrand, and Terri Lois Gregory; Governor’s Cabinet members: Labor Sec. Karin Brownlee, Commerce Sec. Pat George, K-DOT Sec. Mike King, Agriculture, Sec. Dale Rodman, Corrections Sec. Ray Roberts, Aging Sec. Shawn Sullivan, SRS Sec. Phyllis Gilmore, Administration Sec. Dennis Taylor; David Murfin, Kansas Chamber Chairman & President of Murfin Drilling Company; Jason Watkins, Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce; Derrick Sontag, Americans for Prosperity; Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy

Institute; and members of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors: Patti Bossert, President of Key Staffing; Alfred Botchway, PH.D. President of Xenometrics, LLC; and Larry Sevier, CEO of NEX-Tech, Inc.

The bill, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2117, passed the Senate by a vote of 29-11 and the House by a vote of 64-59.

Submitted by the Office of Governor Sam Brownback.

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor

Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor

Former legislators express concern about Brownback Tax Plan Last week over 55 former legislators from across Kansas released the following statement regarding Governor Brownback’s signing of HB 2117, known as the Brownback Tax Plan.

“We agree with conservative Senate Tax Chairman Les Donovan, as quoted in the Wichita Eagle, when he called this tax package, ‘the worst tax bill to ever come out of the Statehouse,’” said former Assistant Majority Leader and State Chair of the Republican Party Rep. Rochelle Chronister. “This is a tax bill that only a deficit-spending politician who has spent his career in Washington, DC could love. Kansans need property tax relief; instead this proposal was crafted by special interests and a Missouri billionaire. What does it do for Kansas? It bankrupts the state within two years.”

Numbers from the Kansas Department of Education, released today, show schools will be cut an additional 40 percent to help offset the cost of this tax bill in addition to driving up local property taxes. And, according to the Kansas Economic Progress Council, Kansas will have to create 53,222 new jobs that pay $50,000 over the next two years to fill the shortfall that is created by the tax plan. The number grows to 550,022 new jobs by 2018 – a growth rate of nearly 50 percent.

Chronister went on to say, “If Kansas is going to be competitive in attracting businesses to our state, we need an educated workforce. You cannot secure our long-term financial success by running up the deficit on future generations and gutting Kansas’ schools. Kansans have never supported such a radical agenda and aren’t likely to start now. Elections have consequences and I look forward to the conversation continuing this year and into 2014.”

The Kansas State General Fund (SGF) is approximately $6 billion. The governor’s tax plan, according to the Kansas Legislative Research Department, will create a $362.5 million deficit in 2014, climbing to $2.739 billion by 2017. The SGF pays for, among other things, the highway patrol, Kansas Bureau of Inves-

tigation, state prisons, healthcare programs, higher education and K-12 schools. A budget cut of nearly 50 percent to the SGF, within five years, will dramatically impact these services.

For more information about Traditional Republicans for Common Sense, please visit www.kscommonsense.com.

Bill Light of Rolla, former Kansas State Representative for House District 124, joined with Traditional Republicans for Common Sense, a group of past state leaders, to express concern with the now-signed tax reduction. “Tax reductions are important, but they must be balanced with the needs of public safety, the elderly and disabled, and our children’s education,” Light said.

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Joined by small business owners, state legislators, Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, Governor’s Cabinet members and Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed one of the largest tax relief measures in Kansas history into law recently at the Capitol in Topeka. The new law cuts state income tax rates for all hard-working Kansans by 14 to 24 percent and eliminates state income taxes on more than 191,000 small business owners.

Governor Brownback likened Senate Sub. for House Bill 2117 to a shot of adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas economy.

“My faith is in the people of Kansas, not the government’s ability to tax and redistribute.

They know better how to spend their money and I believe they will do incredible things with it,” Brownback said. “Today’s legislation will create tens of thousands of new jobs and help make Kansas the best place in America to start and grow a small business. Now is the time to grow our economy, not state government, and that’s what this tax cut will do.”

Kansas Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan said the new law will leave $1.1 billion in Kansans’ pockets during the next two years to save, spend and invest.

"After the lost decade for jobs in Kansas, Governor Brownback has been incredibly focused on creating a progrowth environment that will increase Kansas families' income and accelerate small business growth," Jordan said. "This focus has turned the budget deficit he inherited into a strong surplus, and, with historic tax relief now in place, Kansas is poised to lead America's economic recovery."

The law collapses the current three-bracket structure for individual state income taxes (3.5, 6.25 and 6.45 percent respectively) into a twobracket system using rates of 3.0 and 4.9 percent. The business income exemption eliminates certain non-wage business income for small business owners (income reported by LLC’s, SubchapterS Corporations, and sole proprietorships on lines 12, 17, and 18 of federal form 1040).

The law also flattens the tax structure and increases the standard deduction amount for single head-of-

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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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“The Role of a Country Lawyer” Part 2 When I attended college in the early ‘60's, I had an economist for an advisor, so (naturally enough) I chose to get a degree in economics. I didn’t know exactly what a person could do with a bachelor’s degree in economics, so I also got a master’s degree in the same thing, and took a position at Northwestern Oklahoma State. Then after beginning work on a Ph.D. in economics, by chance I had a discussion about a legal problem in the Hugoton community with local attorney, Don Concannon.

In Hugoton, it was common knowledge that a particular individual had experienced pretty severe mental problems since birth, and as a consequence had only his mother for a friend or acquaintance. One evening, the son got into an argument with his mother and told her to get out of the way of his car, that he was leaving forever. She refused to move, and her angry son ran over her, killing her. I remember very clearly the troubled look on Concannon’s face when he said, “What in the world is the legal community going to do with a case like this?”

This episode started me to wondering just what was the roll of an attorney. Apparently they could help solve

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June 10 Pastor Tim McCray Moscow UMC June 17 Pastor Ben Coats Assembly of God June 24 Pastor Michael Taylor Light House Fellowship

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ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

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

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

rank of colonel during World War II, flying B-17s. One of golf’s benefits is the opportunity to get to talk extensively with a person, one on one.

On one such occasion I mentioned to Tom that flying those lumbering bombers (a/k/a aerial “LST’s” or “Large Slow Targets”) over Germany must have been very rough. I had read that as high as a third of the bombers involved might be shot down on any one raid, and each plane had a crew of

ten men.

Tom’s reply was that people like Herb Smith had it far rougher as a German prisoner of war, having been captured as an eighteen-year-old private during the Battle of Bulge in 1944. It had been such a harrowing experience that Herb seldom talked about it, but his capture had a distinct and lasting impact on the rest of his life.

Next in “The Hugoton Hermes,” Part 3 of “The Role of a Country Lawyer.”

Gustafson - Arnold Mr. and Mrs. David Gustafson of Hugoton announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Tana Gustafson, to Daniel Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Norton, and the late Danny Arnold, all of Hugoton.

The bride-to-be is a Fort Hays State University graduate and is an elementary school teacher. She is working on her Masters of Counseling Degree.

The groom-to-be is a student at Colorado State University in Pueblo, Co. where he will graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting.

The wedding is planned for the evening of June 9, 2012 at El Rancho Exotica near Liberal.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD

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

problems as well as complicate them. I had sat in on trials before and had seen some media coverage of various cases, but never did give the matter too much thought.

A few years after I had graduated and became a resident of Alva, Ok., in the late 60s, I would occasionally catch sight of a car which had a bumper sticker with the message “POW’s never have a nice day.” Being that it was the 60s, and the Viet Nam war was raging, I assumed it was the modest banner of someone worried about a loved one who might have been captured and become a prisoner of war during that dreadful conflict.

By making a few inquiries, I found out that the car was owned by a local Alva lawyer, Herb Smith, whose name meant nothing to me at the time. But as time went by, I became acquainted with another Alva attorney, Tom Morford, who assured me that Herb was no ordinary lawyer. Morford said that if I ever got into a legal scrape of any kind or needed advice involving a real estate purchase or estate planning, Herb was among the very best and brightest at his chosen profession.

While trying to decide a major at college in the 60s, I didn’t have much of an idea what I needed to do in the way of preparing to earn a living. But I was pretty certain that I didn’t want to continue pursuing any of the activities I did to pay my way through school (a paper route, selling spudnuts, or bucking hay bales.)

Tom Morford had also worked on a farm as a youngster in the 30s, but he had done his plowing by walking behind two old cantankerous mules. Tom said that the never changing forward view from his vantage point behind the plow (and those two anatomically correct mules) had convinced him to enroll at law school.

So I felt that I was very fortunate to get to know Tom Morford better at the Alva Golf and Country Club where I learned that he was a former state congressman and had previously risen to the

593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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Luis Guzman has read over 1000 books during his first grade year! He loves to read all kinds of books, but says the best book he's read this year is the biography of Steve Jobs, a book that is an adult best-seller. Luis says he admires Steve Jobs' inventions because they are helpful to so many people all over the world.

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“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Sun Safety Last week´s column focused on summer heat and seniors, and this week I have more advice on preparing for this early onset of high summer temperatures. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has some great information that we all need to pay attention to.

The need for sun safety has become clearer over the past 30 years. Studies show that exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun-and from sunlamps and tanning beds may also cause eye problems, weaken immune systems, and cause skin spots, wrinkles, or "leathery" skin.

Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. People recognize sunburn as a type of skin damage caused by the sun. Tanning is also a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some protection against sunburn, but often not enough .

Whatever our skin color, we're all potentially susceptible to sunburn and other harmful effects of exposure to UV radiation. Although we all need to take precautions to protect our skin, people who need to be especially careful in the sun are those who have *pale skin *blond, red, or light brown hair *been treated for skin cancer *a family member who's had skin cancer If you take medicines, ask your health care professional about suncare precautions;

some medications may increase sun sensitivity.

Reduce Time in the Sun It´s important to limit sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.

Even on an overcast day, up to 80 percent of the sun's UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible throughout the day. Wear clothes that protect your body. If you plan to be outside on a sunny day, cover as much of your body as possible. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and long pants.

Sun-protective clothing is also now available.

Be Serious about Sunscreen Check product labels to make sure you get the following: a "sun protection factor" (SPF) of 15 or more. SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn: "broad spectrum" protection, a sunscreen that protects against all types of skin damage caused by sunlight: and water resistance, a sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet.

Reapply water-resistant sunscreens as instructed on the label.

When applying sunscreen apply the recommended amount evenly to all uncovered skin, especially your lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, and feet. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going out in the sun. If you don't have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of your head, or wear a hat. Reapply at least every two hours.

Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a health care professional be-

fore applying sunscreen to children under six months old. Apply sunscreen to children older than six months every time they go out.

Protect the Eyes Sunlight reflecting off sand or water further increases exposure to UV radiation and increases your risk of developing eye problems. Tips for eye-related sun safety include: *When buying sunglasses, look for a label that specifically offers 99 to 100 percent UV protection. *Eyewear should be labeled "sunglasses." Otherwise, you can´t be sure they will offer enough protection.

*Pricier sunglasses don´t ensure greater UV protection. *Ask an eye care professional to test your sunglasses if you don´t know their level of UV protection. *People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. *Wrap-around sunglasses offer the most protection. *Children should wear real sunglasses (not toy sunglasses) that indicate the UV protection level.

For more information on resources available on skin safety, visit www.skincancerprevention.org.

Backyard Paradise Located within Stevens County Hospital 1006 S. Jackson Hugoton, KS 67951 • Free in Town Delivery!

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Mick and Lynda Prine show their “Backyard Paradise.” Their pond and waterfall is wonderful. The goldfish population of their pond has exploded this year. If you know of another Backyard Paradise, let the Hermes know.

Liberal Bee Jays will be at free baseball clinics Young baseball enthusiasts can be part of history in June and gain experience learning from the area’s own semi-pro winning team, the Liberal Bee Jays, by attending one of three baseball clinics and connected activities all sponsored by Epic Touch and Epic PCS. The Liberal Bee Jays will be the guests for the free baseball clinics in Guymon, Ok., and Liberal and Elkhart, and attend the free hot dog cookouts at each Epic PCS retail store where team members will autograph free baseballs for young fans. Clinics begin at 10:00 a.m. and the hot dogs are served at the stores at noon. Free baseballs for autographing will be given to the first 100 in attendance at each store.

The dates and locations for the annual baseball clinics and hot dog cookouts and a buyout Liberal Bee Jays game are: Saturday June 2, 10:00 a.m.-noon at the Kids Inc. Major League Field, East St. and 11th in Guymon followed at noon at Epic PCS in the Northridge Shopping Center for free hot dogs and drinks and Bee Jay autographs and baseballs and is part of Main

Street Guymon’s Epic Saturdays; Saturday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.-noon at Brent-Gould field at Seward County Community College (SCCC) followed at noon at Epic PCS in the Coronado Plaza for free hot dogs and drinks and Bee Jay autographs and baseballs, plus Epic PCS Night at the Bee Jays baseball game at 7:00 p.m. also at BrentGould field at SCCC – Liberal Bee Jays vs. Derby with free admission sponsored by Epic PCS; Thursday, June 28, 10:00 a.m.-noon at Robert (Bob) Gillespie Field in Elkhart followed at noon at Epic PCS, downtown Elkhart, for free hot dogs and drinks and Bee Jay autographs and baseballs.

A member of the Jayhawk Conference, Liberal Bee Jays Baseball has been a part of the area for over 50 years.

This is the kids’ chance to learn from tomorrow’s Major League stars. In addition to winning the Jayhawk League Championship 13 times, the Bee Jays have won five national titles and have been runners up six times.

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Arkansas River has high levels of bacteria The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing a public health advisory for the Arkansas River due to elevated levels of bacteria. This was discovered during routine stream sampling by KDHE’s ambient water quality monitoring program.

KDHE has also confirmed a report of a fishkill in the Arkansas River in areas where there is black, odiferous water.

This health advisory extends through the portion of the Arkansas River from the

Lincoln Street Bridge in central Wichita to the Oklahoma state line.

KDHE advises individuals to have no contact with the Arkansas River between the locations identified above until further notice.

Residents are also advised to keep their pets and livestock from making contact with the water.

The cause has not been identified. KDHE is conducting an investigation and will continue to follow up with water testing to determine when this notice can be lifted.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS Yucca plants around southwest Kansas are in full bloom.

Rumors are that Indians used the roots to make soap, thus it was nicknamed a soapweed.

Kay Kost is retiring from the Hugoton Post Office after 23 years of service. She plans to spend a lot of time enjoying her grandson and just relaxing.

By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new worker is beginning the career of a lifetime or just earning some extra money for the school year to come, there is one question that is likely to be on each new worker’s mind when they see their first pay stub: Where’s the rest of my money?

Generally, employers are required to withhold Social Security and Medicare tax from a worker’s paycheck.

The amounts you pay in Social Security and Medicare taxes are matched by your employer. Usually the money that is withheld is referred to as “Social Security taxes” on the employee’s payroll statement. Sometimes the deduction is labeled as “FICA taxes,” which stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. So let us tell you how that money is being used, and what’s in it for you.

The taxes paid now translate to a lifetime of protection, when you eventually retire or if you become disabled. In the event that you die young, your dependent children and spouse may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work. Today you probably have family members — grandparents, for example — who already enjoy Social Security benefits that your So-

cial Security taxes help provide.

You may be a long way from retirement now, so you may find it hard to appreciate the value of benefits that could be 40 or 50 years away.

But consider that your Social Security taxes could pay off sooner than you think. Social Security provides valuable disability benefits — and studies show that a 20-yearold has about a three in ten chance of becoming disabled sometime before reaching retirement age.

Another bit of helpful advice for young workers: be wary if you’re offered a job “under the table” or “off the books.” If you work for any employer who pays you only in cash, understand that you’re likely not getting Social Security credit for the work you’re doing.

Want to learn more about Social Security and what it means to young workers? If so, we invite you to enjoy a webcast: Social Security 101: What’s In It For Me? The webcast will fill you in on the details you should know to get the most out of Social Security. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars/so cial_security_101.html.

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his State Championship title.

He ran the race in 1:58.15.

He also placed fourth in the 1600 meter run in a time of 4:33.71.

"A great run for this guy," noted coach Rodriguez. "It will be tough to defend this but Patrick is well motivated."

Weaver was also a member of the HHS 4x800 meter relay team that placed fourth at the State meet in a time of 8:17.50. He was joined by Skylar McLain, Jacob Martin and Chase Hittle. Overall, the HHS boys team placed eighth at the meet out of 64 teams.

"It was great to see the boys place in the top ten as a team in State. You always hope to do well as team at the last meet," said coach Rodriguez.

Avory Stegman earned AllState honors with his sixth place finish in the shot put event. He threw the shot put 48'5". Additionally, he placed fifteenth in the discus even

SPRING SPORTS Avory Stegman throws the shot put for Hugoton at the State meet in Wichita this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Skylar McLain rounds the track in the State competition of the 800 meter. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

with a toss of 115'3".

"We had a great season from Avory. We will miss him and the other seniors in the throws," said coach Rodriguez. Martin earned the seventh place medal in the 3200 meter run. He crossed the finish line in 9:58.64.

"Jacob Martin ran a great race in the 3200 meter run to place seventh," credited Rodriguez. "The pace was fast early but Jacob held on to get himself a medal."

McLain took fourteenth in the 800 meter with a time of 2:06.60.

"This was only his third race since mid-April," coach Rodriguez pointed out. "Not his best run but he had a chance to get to the State meet and compete as an individual."

The State meet concluded the 2012 season for Hugoton and the rest of the teams across the state.

"Overall, a great 2012 season. Hopefully we can as a team continue to develop and improve on this season's marks," said coach Rodriguez.

"We are so very proud of those who do put themselves out there to work hard and improve as all-around athletes and who do compete Way to go HHS track and field athletes," commended coach Christine O'Loughlin.

Chase Hittle runs with the baton during his leg of the 4 x 800 meter relay at the State meet. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Nicole Kinser leaps for the sand pit at the State meet. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Patrick Weaver leads the pack and places first for a championship title in the 800 meter dash at the State meet. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

“Rescuing” young fawns is against the law Recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff have received numerous reports of individuals taking young fawns from the wild and either attempting to raise them or taking them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

KDWPT reminds everyone that picking up these young animals — under any circumstances — is against the law.

Both the KDWPT and the Department of Health and Environment have regulations against such activity.

Often, well-meaning Kansans see a deer fawn by itself and assume that it has been abandoned by its mother. In

almost all cases, the mother is actually nearby, keeping a hidden eye on the young. If those well-meaning folks decide to "rescue" the young animal, they are usually giving it a death sentence.

The majority of fawns are born in late May and early June. However, some whitetail does may breed for the first time in late winter, so newborn fawns may be seen as late as July or even August. If found alone, these charming young animals are tempting targets for the misinformed wildlife lover.

“Wildlife kidnapping" incidents are reported each year.

The young often fail to survive

in captivity, and if they do, they almost always lose the instincts that allow them to survive in the wild and are thus condemned to a life in captivity.

Wild animals are better off left in the wild. They cannot legally be inoculated by veterinarians, and few people really know how to care for them. Due to the threat of chronic wasting disease, KDWPT discourages wildlife rehabilitators from accepting them. In at least one case, a “rescued” fawn infected with the disease was transported from northwestern Kansas to Hutchison.

"We encourage the public

to leave fawns in the wild," said Shane Hesting, wildlife disease coordinator for KDWPT. "As we all know, in many cases, lone fawns are 'orphaned'.

The seldom mother is usually nearby but out of sight, keeping watch.

The risk of spreading such a dangerous disease should override the emotion of wanting to 'save' a fawn."

If you see young animals in the wild this spring or summer, consider yourself lucky to have seen them. But remember, their mother is most likely watching nearby. Leave them in the wild world where they were born and where they belong.

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Jacob Martin begins a race at the State meet. He represented Hugoton in the 3200 meter run and the 4x800 meter relay. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

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The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is accepting applications for the resident firearm and muzzleloader antelope permit drawing. Applications may be submitted online through the KDWPT website, ksoutdoors.com. Click "License/Permits" in the upper right-hand corner of the page to begin the process. Paper applications are not available.

For more information, phone 620-672-0728.

Open to Kansas residents only, more than 1,000 applications are expected for the 150 firearm and 46 muzzleloader permits available this year. Hunters who are unsuccessful in the drawing receive a preference point. It may require six or more preference points for a general resident to draw a firearm permit, or three or four preference points to draw a muzzleloader permit, depending on the number of applicants. Half the permits allocated in each unit are set aside for

landowner / tenant applicants. Those who do not want to apply for a permit and want to purchase a preference point only may select "preference point only" online. Only one preference point may be obtained per year.

Archery antelope permits are unlimited, and both resident and nonresident hunters can purchase permits over the counter. One open archery unit comprises the same area as the three firearm units combined. On average, fewer than 200 archery permits are sold each year. Archery antelope permits will be available over the counter from July 25 through October 30.

2012 antelope season dates: •firearm season — October 58; •muzzleloader season — October 1-8; and •archery season — September 22-30 and October 15-31.

Shooting hours for all seasons are one-half hour before

sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

Firearm and muzzleloader antelope general resident permits are higher than resident landowner/tenant permits.

General resident archery antelope permits are higher than landowner/ tenant archery permits; and nonresident archery permits.

(Internet and processing fees also apply.) Unless exempt, all permit holders must also possess a Kansas hunting license.

The first modern-day antelope (properly called "pronghorn") hunting season in Kansas took place in 1974.

Nearly 500 hunters applied for 80 permits, and 70 animals were harvested. Today, hunting is restricted to three management units that include parts or all of Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Trego, Greeley, Wichita, Scott, Lane, Ness, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Gray, Hodgeman, Ford, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Morton, Stevens,

Seward, Meade and Clark counties.

For more information on hunting antelope in Kansas, go to Hunting/Big Game/ Antelope on the KDWPT website.

Sports by Lori Demers

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HHS athletes honored at All Sports Banquet The 2011-12 school year has wound to a close, as too has the current sports season for Hugoton High School.

The last score recorded, the last competition faced, and the ink has begun to dry on the history books with what was written out this year by those representing the Blue and Red. To honor the close of this chapter, student-athletes, families and coaches gathered last week for the Hugoton High School All Sports Banquet.

"This is our chance to recognize student-athletes that achieved above and beyond all year long," said HHS Activities Director Lee Gillen.

Volleyball, football, golf and cross country athletes were honored for their work in the fall. Gaining recognition by the league included Nicole Kinser, First-Team AllLeague and Chastity Parsons Honorable Mention in volleyball. Football league honors went to Colten Lissolo and Cody Frederick. Frederick was named First-Team Defense and Lissolo was named First-Team Offense, and Honorable Mention Defense. He also was selected for the Shrine Bowl. All-League honors were earned in cross country by Aubrey Hamlin, Jessica Stoddard, Patrick Weaver, Jacob Martin, Ulises Armendariz, Chase Hittle and Luis Castro.

Winter sports honors were announced for basketball and wrestling.

James Persinger and Nicole Kinser earned First-Team All-League Honors in basketball and Miranda Ramsey was named Second-Team.

Courtney Ferguson represented Hugoton at the State golf meet in the fall season with the HHS girls team.

In wrestling, Hugoton touted multiple league, regional and State achievers.

Zane Littell earned a League Championship in the 126 pound class for Hugoton.

Genesis Martinez was third in the league at 132 pounds.

Lawson Fiss represented Hugoton at the State tournament and placed fourth. He was the Regional Champion and the league runner-up at 145 pounds. Patrick Weaver placed fifth in the State at 152 pounds, and was the GWAC league runner-up.

Bradley Campbell placed third at league and represented HHS in the 160 pound bracket. Ty Haller wrestled at 170 pounds, taking the League Championship and was a State qualifier. Colten Lissolo wrestled at 220 pounds, won the GWAC for his League Championship title, earned the Regional Championship and went on to State where he was third place. Alfredo Licon wrestled to a third place league finish.

Spring sports were then highlighted.

Ross Davis earned First-Team All-League Outfield for the Eagle baseball team. Yates Sutton was Honorable Mention Outfield.

Chastity Parsons was spotlighted on the softball team with her Honorable Mention All-League title.

Track and field athletes honored with their hardearned top spots in competition this season included Aubrey Hamlin, Taylor Fiss, Ana Pena, Nicole Kinser, BayLee Hoskinson, Estefani Armendariz, Patrick Weaver, Jacob Martin, Luis Castro, Jorge Montoya, Henry Vela, Avory Stegman, Chase Hittle, Ulises Aremendariz and Enddy Bojorquez.

Seniors were recognized for the spring sports season.

This list included softball players Sherelle Shuck, Fantasia Easton, Cassidy Reed and Nataly Martinez, baseball players Luis Erives, James Persinger, Cody Frederick and Dillon Taylor, track and field athletes Colten Lissolo, Anthony Wells, Zachary Kiley, Avory Stegman, Ty Haller, Dalton Hawk, Dillon Hawk, Telma Arredondo and

Kevin Watkins presents Dave Gustafson with the Booster of the Year award at last week's All Sports Awards Banquet. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.

Activities Director Lee Gillen displays the Triple Crown plaque that will display student-athletes names who achieve the Triple Crown honor. The award is earned by those who attain three letter awards in one school year, with one each in the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.

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Skyar McLain, and boys golf members Laton Heger, Logan Crawford, Kevin Omo and Stetson Honig.

Kevin Watkins presented the Hugoton Sports Booster of the Year award to Dave Gustafson.

The special Triple Crown and Eagle Award honors were also announced. The Triple Crown goes to athletes that earn a letter in each of the seasons, a fall, winter and spring sport in one school year.

The elite Eagle Award is presented to athletes that earn nine letters in their four years of Eagle athletics and maintain a high grade point average. Cody Frederick earned the award with ten letter awards and his 3.2 GPA.

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Bicycle Poker Run Hosted by the Stevens County Hospital/Pioneer Manor Employee Appreciation Committee

Saturday, June 9

Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Hugoton City Park

Cost: $10 a hand / $5 for all additional hands Classes: Kids (0-14) / Adults (14 and over)

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class.

Cody Frederick earns the prestigious Eagle Award for excelling in the classroom and in sports throughout his high school career. He maintained a 3.2 GPA while earning ten letter awards as an Eagle student-athlete. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.

Hot Dogs, Chips and Sodas will be available while hands are being turned in and reviewed.

Sponsored by: Stevens County Library, Presto, Stevens County Hospital, White’s Foodliner and Dollar General

Brian Lamberson Memorial Scholarship

HUGOTON POKER RUN

Saturday, June 9 From left to right, Ross Davis, Lawson Fiss, Chastity Parsons and Fantasia Easton display their Triple Crown awards. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.

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Registration from Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Run leaves at 2:00 p.m.

Pictured here are student-athletes honored with the Triple Crown award for their 2011-12 achievements. From left to right are Cody Frederick, Nicole Kinser, BayLee Hoskinson, Patrick Weaver and Estefani Armendariz. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.

June 2-3 are Free Fishing Days The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will offer 2012 Free Fishing Days June 2-3, helping launch the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) National Fishing Week, June 2-10. The weekend of June 2-3, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and residents age 16 through 64 must have a fishing license to fish in Kansas, but Free Fishing Days, everyone gets to fish for free, making this the ideal time to introduce curious would-be anglers of any age to an outdoor pastime that will provide pleasure throughout their lives.

In conjunction with National Fishing Week, RBFF has launched the “Nature’s Waterpark Showdown,” which uses the TakeMeFishing.org Facebook page to highlight parks around the country. In Kansas, El Dorado State Park has been nominated, one of 23 parks in the nation to receive the honor. The promotion will run for eight weeks and will culminate in a list of the top eight parks in the country based on fan votes. Once fans have voted, they can also register to win weekly prizes and one Grand Prize. The Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for four to one of the top-eight parks of their choice.

Kansas has hundreds of lakes and streams, including numerous conveniently-located community lakes. Finding the ideal fishing location is simple: go to the KDWPT website, ksoutdoors.com, click "Fishing" at the top of the page, then “Where to Fish in Kansas” in the left-hand column.

For information on fishing prospects, lake ratings for all sportfish may be found on the KDWPT’s online Fishing Forecast.

Late May and early June are some of the best times to

take advantage of Kansas angling opportunities. If you haven't already bought a license or are curious about fishing, take advantage of this opportunity June 2-3.

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MOSCOW NEWS MHS students awarded at end of year banquet

by Melissa Moore Sports by Breck Roop

Moscow Community Calendar Monday, June 4 - Weight room opens for High School Students: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact Coach Johnson for more information.

Summer School and the School Lunch program continues Upcoming EventsLast Day of Summer School is June 8 for firsteighth grade.

Seniors leave for the senior trip June 10. ***Summer school last day for incoming Kindergarten and School Lunch program ends June 22***

The High School Awards Banquet was May 9 at Ida Shriver auditorium. The seniors served a delicious meal and then athletic and academic awards were presented.

Mrs. Shoff presented music awards for Regional and State music. Mrs. Knoll presented publications awards to Kendra Haines and Emmy Hittle. The top students in English I and II were Courtney Clark and Kendra Haines. Top students in English III and IV were Ethan Owens and Kiara Granados respectively.

Mrs. Knoll also presented the All School Play participation awards.

Mrs. Tina White, math teacher, awarded the following top students in Math certificates: Pre-Algebra-Tad Stuckey, Algebra I-Alexandra Davidson, Geometry-Courtney Clark, Algebra II-Easton Bohl, College Algebra-Ethan Owens.

She

awarded most improved math student to Mandee Salcedo.

Mrs. Stacy Roop, Librarian, presented the high school Accelerated Reader award to Alexandra Davidson for reaching 398.8 points for the year. Mrs. Velvet White and Mrs. Cher Bohl presented certificates to the high school cheerleaders.

Miss Michelle Daniels Student Council sponsor and high school foreign language teacher recognized the following students in Student Council; Emmy Hittle, Alexandra Davidson, Osvaldo Granillo, Briana Bucher, Jorge Araiza and Kaitlyn Dobie. The top Spanish II student was Rebeca Cecenas.

Tapanga Dahle was the top French I student.

Mrs. Thompson, high school business teacher, declared the top Accounting I student was Emmy Hittle. Two students vied for the top student in Photoshop,

Kaitlyn Dobie and Courtney Clark. Mrs. Moore passed out letters and participation certificates for high school Scholar’s bowl.

Mrs. Hittle, head volleyball coach with the assistance of Mrs. Knoll, presented certificates of participation and letters to the high school volleyball team. Mr. Bixler presented a letter to Brice Valdez for being the lone participant in cross country.

Mr. Johnson presented letters and participation certificates to the football team. Mr. Harp, and

Scheduled for June 2012 Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. Dr. Brown Podiatry Thu. Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. Michelle Gooch Dietician Thu. Dr. DeCardenas Ear, Nose & Throat Wed. For appointments with:

6/4 6/5 6/8 6/14 6/15 6/18 6/19 6/21 6/27

Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-877-449-1560; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

We are proud to announce that Dr. DeCardenas from Garden City will be starting an outreach clinic here for Ear, Noes & Throat.

To make an appointment please call 275-3070.

host shower for Jerry and Judy The Moscow United Methodist Church will be hosting a wedding and house warming shower for Jerry and Judy Stuckey. Jerry and

Lampes enjoy anniversary with friends A belated wedding reception/First Anniversary celebration took plaee in Pratt Sunday for Candace (Roland) and Willis Lampe.

They were married June 6, 2011 in Eureka Springs, Ar. The celebration was at the First Assembly of God Church with a noon luncheon, culminating with wedding cake.

Hosts for the event were their families. Those family members from Moscow attending were Gary and Zo Roland; Amy, Alex, Briannah and Trenton Davidson; Raymundo Garcia and Cary and Susan Roland. From Wichita were LaVonna Stoner and Donna Richardson; Karestin and Natalie Forge of Andover; and Laurie, Jesse and MacKinnon Dawson of Clearwater.

Judy were married last fall shortly after Jerry lost his home to a fire. The church will be having a money tree and gift card shower. The shower will begin before church Sunday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. They will be serving rolls and coffee in the Fellowship Hall. Please come and enjoy a morning of fellowship.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Howe at 544-9360 or Patty Lahey at 598-2290.

VBS time approaches again Moscow United Methodist Church will be hosting their Vacation Bible School Program beginning June 11 through June 16.

This year they would like everyone to join them for lunch at the Moscow lunchroom starting at 11:30 a.m. for a great meal.

VBS will then begin at 12:00 p.m. and go until 2:00 p.m. They encourage everyone from Pre-K through the sixth grade to come!

This year they will be collecting loose change daily to help buy mosquito nets for children in Africa.

If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Stacey Howe at 5449360.

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Stevens County Hospital Moscow Methodist Church will

Specialty Clinics

Mr. Anderson did the same for the high school boys and girls basketball teams respectively.

Mr. Horyna presented Psychology and Sociology awards in Mr. Philipi’s absence to Alexandra Davidson and Tessa Whitham.

Mr. Roop with the assistance of Mrs. B gave out track awards.

Mr. Moore gave out certificates for baseball, honor roll, National Honor Society, Citizenship, and SMART card drawings.

Jonatan Manriquez outpaces other sprinters in the relay at State this past weekend.

Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

the 100 meter dash with a blazing 10.67. Osvaldo competed in the 400-meter dash next winning in a time of 50.26. The next event for Moscow was Rigo Bustillos in the discus with a twelfth place finish throw of 125’09”. Breck Roop then placed seventh in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:03.81. Osvaldo finished up the 200-meter dash with another win in a time of 22.54.

The last event of the day was the 4x400 meter relay, which placed third in the time of 3:35.49.

This ends three great careers for the Wildcats with Osvaldo Granillo, Breck Roop and Jonatan Manriquez.

Osvaldo ended up with nine gold medals, one bronze medal and one fourth place finish.

Breck finished with four gold medals, one bronze medal and two seventh place medals.

Jonatan Manriquez finished with four gold medals.

Congratulations to all athletes for a great season.

Rigo Bustillos heaves the shot put with all his effort Saturday. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Lady Wildcat Courtney Clark steadies herself after a tremendous throw at the State meet in Wichita Friday afternoon. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Breck Roop pushes himself to outrun his competitors at the State Track and Field Meet.

Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Brice Valdez edges out other runners in a relay race Saturday at the State track meet at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium this weekend. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Osvaldo Granillo finishes his high school track career with nine gold medals, a bronze and a fourth place finish.

Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.

Moscow Honor Rolls announced Moscow Junior High and High Schools have released the names of their honor roll students.

Making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for the fourth quarter was MHS student Jaron Thompson and MJHS students Madison Owens and Gillian Rios. High schooler Maria Cecenas and junior high students Kelsi Mueller, Jesse Stuckey and Talley White were honored with a mention for the second semester. Those who were recognized for the fourth quarter and second semester were Moscow High School students Alexandra Davidson, Osvaldo Granillo, Tessa Whitham, Rebeca Cecenas, Courtney Clark, Kaitlyn Dobie, Carley Hockett and Zachary Pierson and MJHS students Miranda Christenson, Ben Hickert, Keeley Roop, Maggie White, Talley White, Bryan Erives, Adriana Salcedo and Jalen Shaddix.

Those earning a spot on the Principal’s Honor Roll for the fourth quarter were MJHS students Kelsi Mueller and Jesse

Stuckey. Making their grades count toward a mention on the Principal’s Honor Roll for the second semester were high schoolers Brianna Bucher and Jaron Thompson and junior high students Madison Owens and Gillian Rios. Those mentioned for both fourth quarter and second semester were MHS Wildcats Yajaira Garcia, Kiara Granados, Ty Herman, Emmy Hittle, Brock Lahey, Breck Roop, Easton Bohl, Lane Miller, Ethan Owens, Kendra Haines and Tapanga Dahle and MJHS ‘Cats Briannah

Davidson, Alex Pierson, Vance Thompson, Rachel Pierson, Grayson Christensen, Madison Hall, Jaxon Rios and Brittney Stuckey.

Excellent attendance awards for missing fewer than ten class periods were presented to high school students Rebeca Cecenas, Tapanga Dahle and Tad Stuckey, and also to junior high students Miranda Christensen, Bryan Erives, Javier Marquez, Deja Megenity and Adriana Salcedo.

A beautiful blanket of wild flowers covers a field north of Moscow recently.

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FBI launches new child ID app for Android American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain Jeanine Powelson, along with Karessa Nordyke, Rachel Kurt and Emily Kurt hand an Auxiliary poppy to a customer in White’s Foodliner. Donations were being taken for disabled Veterans. Not pictured is Haley Sosa. Karessa and Haley will be Hugoton’s delegates at Sunflower Girls State, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.

Darlene Pearce receives an American Legion Auxiliary poppy from Gladys Renfro in front of the Hugoton Post Office. Thanks ladies for all your hard work!

Marina Neira receives two scholarships

Hedy Lairmore and Pat Robinson hand over an American Legion Auxiliary poppy to Hermes employee Marie Austin Friday morning.

Miller makes Dean’s Honor Roll Akela Miller of Hugoton, a sophomore majoring in marketing, has been named to Fort Hays State University's Deans Honor Roll for the spring 2012 semester.

The roll includes only fulltime (12 credit hours or more)

undergraduate students who have at least a 3.60 gradepoint average for the semester. Both on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are eligible.

Submitted by Fort Hays State University.

Kaiti Hemann and Kristyn Campbell take orders at Ranchito TexMex. They are earning money for the Miss Kansas Pageant fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network.

STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ A very pleasant Tuesday morning after a busy weekend. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their long weekend. As usual the wind has to blow Memorial weekend. Anyway the Cemetery always looks so nice. Noticing the number of crosses and flags, this community has surely sacrificed their share of military people.

Another month gone and soon half of the year is gone.

Take care and enjoy every minute of your life!

Menu May 31 ..............Polish Sausage Jun 1 .......................Smothered ...................Chicken Breasts Jun 4........................Pork Chop Jun 5 ...............Salisbury Steak

Jun 6.................Beef & Noodles Jun 7..........................Pork Loin Activities Schedule Thursday, May 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, June 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Bingo........................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 2 Cards .........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance.................7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 6 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Paint...........................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Weather Watch Tuesday, May 22

Saturday, May 26

Low - 59˚ High - 95˚ Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 37

Low - 61˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 39 Wind gust - 58

Wednesday, May 23

Sunday, May 27

Low - 63˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 33 Wind gust - 41

Low - 61˚ High - 94˚ Wind speed - 32 Wind gust - 41

Thursday, May 24

Monday, May 28

Low - 54˚ High - 85˚ Wind speed - 36 Wind gust - 46

Low - 49˚ High - 85˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 30

Friday, May 25 Low - 61˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 35 Wind gust - 43

Wind speed is shown in MPH. Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.

Marina Neira, a junior, was awarded a $500 Robert S. and Elizabeth W. Armstrong Scholarship and a $500 Kansas I-70 Association Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship at the Fort Hays State University College of Business and Leadership's recent scholarship awards ceremony for the 2012-2013 academic year.

More than 200 scholarship donors, students, parents and faculty members attended. A total of 112 scholarships worth more than $106,000, and 20 full-time graduate fellowships, totaling more than $93,000, were awarded.

“We are thrilled by the continued generosity of our College of Business and Leadership benefactors who demonstrate their support of the best and brightest of our student leaders,” said Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Leadership. “These gracious contributors, like our excellent faculty, believe student success is our business, professionally, personally and for a lifetime.”

Students listed as special students instead of as freshman or sophomores, etc., are students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and are now working on another degree or are taking classes for other reasons.

FHSU's College of Business and Leadership offers ten undergraduate degrees, 11 minors, 16 undergraduate certificates, six graduate degrees and four graduate certificates through the departments of Economics, Finance and Accounting; Informatics; and Management and Marketing.

Submitted by Fort Hays State University.

Melissa Stan is named to Dean’s List Melissa Sue Stan was named to the Dean's List at William Jewell College for the 2012 spring semester.

Melissa was a senior music performance major during the spring semester at the college located in Liberty, Mo. Melissa is the daughter of Tim and Patty Stan of Hugoton.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average while carrying 14 or more semester hours.

William Jewell College is committed to bringing together talented students and gifted faculty mentors within a vibrant community sparked by a rigorous and intentional liberal arts curriculum. A full range of personal and professional development experiences are presented by the selective national liberal arts college's location within the Kansas City metroplex of more than two million.

Submitted by William Jewell College.

Last week, to help observe National Missing Children’s Day, the Federal Bureau of Investigation launched a new version of their Child ID App built specifically for Android mobile phones. The application can be downloaded for free from the Android Apps section of Google Play.

The Child ID App, first released in August 2011 for iPhones, provides parents with an easy way to electronically store pictures and vital information about their children in case they go missing - whether it’s a toddler wandering away at the mall or a teen who has been snatched by a stranger.

Using the app, you can show pictures of your kids and provide physical identi-

Judy Parsons of Hugoton has thrown her name into the hat for County Clerk this fall.

She and her husband Robert Parsons have lived in Stevens County since January 2001.

She currently works as an Administration Assistant for Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Ulysses.

fiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot. You can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities with a few clicks. The app also includes tips for keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial

hours after a child goes missing.

To date, the iPhone version of the app has been downloaded more than 121,000 times.

This article was submitted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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FILING FOR OFFICE Anyone filing for a County, Township or Precinct office needs to have all forms filed in the County Clerk’s office by noon June 1, 2012

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY is coming to Hugoton.

The community is invited to come and participate in a

KICK-OFF BARBECUE

Monday, June 4 7:00 p.m. at the

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 138 S. Main CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a program of fellowship and to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles.

The group will meet every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church.

The 8 Recovery Principles are these: Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. (Step 1) Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him and that He has the power to help me recover. (Step 2) Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.

(Step 3) Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.

(Steps 4 and 5)

Voluntarily submit to any and all changes God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. (Steps 6 and 7)

Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I’ve done to others when possible, except when to do so would harm them or others. (Steps 8 and 9) Reserve a time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will. (Steps 10 and 11) Y ield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and my words. (Step 12)

For more information, please contact Patty Bultman of Peace House Ministries at (620) 428-2046 or Alan Bultman at (620) 544-6520.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”

Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV)

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Morton County mourns loss of two residents

ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR Thursday, May 31 High School Cheerleaders NCA Camp at Rolla.

Free student meals begin June 4 The free breakfast and lunch program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture will begin at the Rolla School June 4 and continue through June 29. Breakfast will be served from

7:45-8:30, and lunch will be from 11:30-12:30. The meals are free for all students from age 1-18. Parents MAY NOT eat from their children’s plates.

Adults must pay for their meals.

Lunches will be served at Rolla Ballpark Lunch will be served at the Rolla Ballpark through the month of June. Check out the menu and plan lunch at the ballpark. Meals may be taken as “to go” items.

Menu June 5 - Chili Dog with Cheese, Chips, Pudding June 7 - Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli, Roll June 12 - Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green

Beans, Roll June 14 - Enchiladas, Rice, Beans, Salad June 19 - Brisket Sandwich, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cookie June 21 - Spaghetti, Corn, Salad, Bread June 26 - Sloppy Joes, Baby Carrots, Chips, Jello June 28 - Smoked Sausage, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Bread

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The Rolla Cemetery is well manicured and the graves are decorated for Memorial Day. Flags were flown in memory of all the fallen heroes

who died in any war.

American tradition.

This is an annual

Memorial Day honors all fallen Veterans The Rolla Cemetery was manicured and decorated for the annual observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order Number 11, and was first observed May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the

graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed

from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays.

Katie Murray earns medal at Kansas State Track Meet Katie Murray, a freshman at Rolla High School, earned her first medal at the Kansas State Track Meet in Wichita last weekend. She posted her personal best in the high jump with a leap of five feet, earning the medal for seventh place. In the triple jump, Katie missed medaling by nine inches and three places, taking tenth, but looking forward to next year.

Katie is the daughter of Jim and Suzanne Murray of Rolla.

Kyler Telford, a junior, also competed in the state meet in the high jump. He is the son of Clint and Terri Hull.

The Morton County community was rocked with grief upon hearing of the accident that took the life of Phillip Dunn and Joe Coleman.

Phillip was a lifetime resident of Morton County and had family and friends throughout the area. Survivors include: parents Samuel and Rachel Dunn; brothers, Andrew Paul and Daniel Jason; sister, Priscilla LeAnn Milburn, Rolla; and nieces, Hannah Marie Dunn, SaKya Cinsear Milburn, Samantha Danielle Dunn, Adynn Rachelle Milburn and Cambreya Aleanor Milburn.

Joe Coleman worked at Double T and had many close friends in the area. His Rolla family included Gwen Rodriguez, Cory, Kendra, Desean, and Amiley Lewis.

Full obituaries for Phillip and Joe can be found on page two of this week’s Hermes.

Rolla Swimming Pool will open soon The renovations at the Rolla Swimming Pool were not completed by the target date of Memorial Day, but manager, Arleen Clinesmith, states the pool will be open soon. She is hoping swimmers may begin to enjoy the activities at the pool by June 3. Watch for signs at the Corner Stop and about town for updates.

Circuit rider will be in Rolla Sunday evening

Suzanne, Katie and Jim Murray pause during their busy schedule at the Kansas State Track Meet for a photo.

As a part of the Grasslands Heritage Festival, the circuit rider will be rolling into, or riding into, Rolla Sunday evening.

The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with plenty of gospel singing, a little preaching, and lots of ice cream and cake.

Rolla hosts and hostesses need to begin churning that ice cream and baking cakes and pies for the celebration.

Grassland Heritage Festival is June 2-9

Katie Murray demonstrates her skill in high jumping. She received seventh place at the State track meet.

UMC offers many free activities this week Young people in the area are invited to attend free activities at the Rolla United Methodist Church this week. One Voice, a Christian group from South-

ARGH! begins again June 4 ARGH! will begin Monday, June 4 at 8:30 a.m. Students need to remember that breakfast will be served during the summer session, so should get up early enough to eat and get to class on time.

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western Christian University, will be in Rolla May 30 to June 1 to put on a Free Summer Camp and concerts for young people in the area.

Wednesday, May 30, a light dinner will be served at the Methodist Church with a concert following. Dinner will begin at 6:30 and the concert will be over at 10:00. The fun camp will be Thursday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Methodist Church, starting with a scavenger hunt.

Other activities will be water fights, basketball, skits, and more! The camp is for students in grades sixth-eighth. That evening, starting at 7:00 will be a concert and games at the church.

Friday night will focus on high school students starting at 7:00 p.m. Games and a concert will entertain the youth of the area. All students are invited to attend these exciting activities.

Lyndsay Light, a SCC student, is from Rolla and is excited to be home and share music and fun with her friends.

Festival activities for the twelfth Annual Grassland Heritage Festival, June 2-9, are diverse, historic and fun. Some are free and others are the best value in entertainment.

From experiencing life on the Santa Fe Trail and a free fishing derby to an old fashioned church service with a circuit riding preacher and live music and dance, the events support the festival’s theme of “a festival with a purpose.”

Some of happenings during the Saturday-to-Saturday long festival can be experienced for free. Some require admission for an economical purchase for a souvenir collectors’ pin. New this year for those wearing the pins is a grand finale door prize drawing and an opportunity to win a vast array of door prizes.

The festival supports the Morton County Historical Society's (MCHS) efforts to increase cultural awareness and tourism in southwest Kansas with events as diverse as the plant and animal life, resources and beauty of the Cimarron National Grassland, the area near Elkhart for which the festival is named.

The festival opens Saturday, June 2, at 8:00 a.m. with the USDA Forest Service free fishing derby for "kids" ages 0-16 and 55 years and older with free lunch and prizes at the Cimarron National Grassland Recreation Area.

Sunday, June 3, at noon, a homemade chicken and noodle dinner will be served at Elkhart City Hall with entertainment by awardwinning gospel singer Barry "Bear" Ward. Also Sunday, the annual Community Old Fashioned Church Service and Ice Cream Social will be hosted by Rolla churches in Rolla with a circuit riding preacher at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. at the MCHS Museum a free Children's Day will be held with activities by Morton County Library staff, MCHS Museum, Cimarron National Grassland USDA Forest Service, and volunteers.

Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Trail Day begins at Morton County Civic Center with a 1930’s meal and program by Lorraine Madway on the responses of Kansans to the Great Depression, the 1930s dust storms, and Works Progress Administration projects.

Her program is sponsored by Kansas Humanities Council.

Friday, June 8, at 11:30 a.m. is the annual International Luncheon in the Morton County Civic Center.

Cowboy Entertainer Ivan Cates will provide entertainment with a preview of his performance that evening.

At 6:00 p.m. the annual Cowboy Camp-Out Welcome for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Saddle Up Trail Ride" participants begins with hamburgers and trimmings at the Point Rock Corrals on the Cimarron National Grassland. Entertainment featuring Cates that begins about 7:00 p.m. In case of rain the event will be held at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart.

Saturday, June 9, at 7:00 a.m. the Cowboy Breakfast for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Saddle Up" Trail Ride riders is served at the Point Rock Corrals and at 9:00 a.m. trail riders mount up. Call Vienna Lee, at 620-697-2275 for entry forms.

Also June 9, at MCHS Museum is a 9:30 a.m. brunch with a slide presentation by Steve Olson; followed by Discover the Grasslands Tour also led by Olson, forest service botanist, and Nancy Brewer, rangeland management specialist.

Call the museum at 620-697-2833 for tour reservations. The brunch is by reservation only.

The June 9 grand finale at 8:00 p.m., a concert/dance for the whole family, will be presented by the Quebe Sisters Band at the Morton County Civic Center. A reception with refreshments will follow.

For more information on how to purchase the collector’s pin contact Barnes or Becky Ellis at the Morton County Historical Society Museum at 620-697-2833 or go to the Web site, www.ghf.mtcoks.com.

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FBLA learns teamwork at SCCC

HHS FBLA members hit the road to Seward County Community College to work at team-building, goal-setting and self-confidence training. Participants include from left, Maverick Mills, Laton Heger, Sharon Gonzalez, Patrick Weaver, David Kurt, Katie Weaver, Toni Melton, Emma Miller, Kelsey Quillen and Challenge Course Facilitator Greg Scruggs in front.

The High School Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) student organization ended their school year developing teamwork, goal-setting and self-confidence through activities provided by SCCC’s Ropes Challenge Course in Liberal.

“I wish we could’ve done this earlier in the year,” said junior Emma Miller. “I really feel like we are more of a team now and can work even better together to get things accomplished.”

Students spent the morning working together to develop winning strategies despite various obstacles, to accomplish assigned tasks. These activities, called Low Training because they are on ground level, including everything from transporting all members on planks with blindfolded leaders, to supporting each other to remove tires from tops of telephone posts.

“Completing all challenges as a team was the best part of the day,” said sophomore Maverick Mills. “We didn’t do very well at first, so when we finally

started working together and getting challenges accomplished quickly it gave you a feeling of accomplishment.”

FBLA continued through the afternoon with the second part of the course, called High Training because participants climb, move across, and zipline from various objects ranging up to 40+ feet . The purpose of these activities is to teach participants to set personal goals and attack challenges despite fear.

“The best part for me was having everyone on the ground cheering and encouraging me,” said freshman Toni Melton. “I would’ve been too scared but because they were there I did things I didn’t know I could.”

The course is open to groups of up to 15 participants, with a current total cost per participant for both the High and Low Training. Participants can choose to participate in only one level for a reduced rate for the four-hour activities. For more information, contact Norma Jean Dodge at SCCC/ATS by calling 620-624-1951.

Maverick Mills rides the zipline from the Ropes Course tower, erected between SCCC's softball and baseball fields.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, June 7, 2007 Nine members of the Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society traveled to Greensburg to help clean up after the recent tornado.

They worked inside the city limits moving debris from house lots to the street. The students participating in the cleanup are Edith Jimenez, Brenda Paniagua, Dusty Cox, Patty Reyes and Ambar Borrego.

Alisha Esarey received the Denise Leonard Medical Education Scholarship.

The scholarship is to help her finish her education towards receiving her RN license.

Thursday, June 6, 2002 Stacy Strickland graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Southwestern College. She is the daughter of Eileen Strickland.

Thursday, June 4, 1992 Marc Nichols, a junior at Hugoton High School, earned medals by placing in the top six in both of his events at last weekend’s State track meet in Wichita, Marc and Keena Hittle were named Most Valuable Track Performers of the year.

Thursday, June 3, 1982 Hittles from Hugoton won

three of the four saddles given away at the Scott City Little Britches Rodeo last weekend.

The Hittle entrants are Kelly, Kristina and Kyle.

Kim Schroeder has joined the law firm of Brollier and Wolf at the 517 S. Main offices. Kim graduated from Washburn University of Topeka this spring. Kim is the son of Jim and Esther Schroeder and is married to the former Karolyn Passmore.

Thursday, June 8, 1972 Wedding vows were solemnized at St. Helen’s Catholic Church by Miss Elaine Martin and Mr. Gary Rowden. Elaine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quintin Martin and Gary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rowden. The couple will reside in Hugoton.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barry has bought Otasco from the L.L. Wilkersons. The Wilkersons has owned and managed Otasco for the past ten years.

Thursday, June 7, 1962 Bob Wetzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Akers, will receive a Ph.D at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln June 9.

LaVon Walters of Ulysses has assumed operation of the Standard Service Station in Hugoton. Mr. Walters and his

family are making arrangements to move to Hugoton.

Thursday, June 5, 1952 Installation of FM Mobile two-way police radio equipment in Sheriff Carter Prine’s car Monday put local law enforcement officers in radio communication with officers in most surrounding counties. Prine drove to Garden City to have the equipment

installed. Similar equipment will be installed in the city police car this weekend and a start made on the central station which will use the city water tower for an antenna tower.

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

BIBLE SCHOOL—A group of eight-year-olds, among the hundreds of Stevens County youngsters in Bible schools at present, work at a table in the Methodist Church under the direction of Mrs. Ralph Cutter, left, background, and Vonda Knier, back right. Left to right, they are Patty Herbel, Virgil Melvin, Karen Grage, Mary Ellen Flummerfelt, Ann Barker, Bob Shafer, Ricky Ramey, Alan Mason, Paul Greenwood, Dennie Swafford, Randy Kilbourne and Joyce Timmons. The Methodist Church has four groups and nearly all Hugoton churches have similar groups now in session. From the June 5, 1952, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 31, 2012) 3t REQUESTS FOR BIDS / INVITATION FOR BIDS Stevens County, Kansas Hugoton Municipal Airport AIP Project No.: 3-20-0031-08

Sealed bid will be received until 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 2012 and then publicly opened and read aloud at the County Clerk’s Office, 200 E. 6th Street, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary on: Aircraft Parking Apron Replacement Copies of the bid documents including project drawings and technical specifications are on file and may be inspected at: Kirkham Michael, 217 North Douglas, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 Hugoton Municipal Airport, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 A complete set of bid documents may be obtained from Kirkham Michael at the above address for a fee of $70.00, none of which will be refunded. Questions regarding bids shall be directed to Kirkham Michael at the above address in writing no later than 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. The bid guaranty may be by certified check or bid bond made payable to Stevens County, Kansas.

Bids may be held by Stevens County for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract. The right is reserved, as Stevens

County may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.

This project is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.

This project is subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation. The owner has established a contract goal of 3.24 percent participation for small business concerns owned and controlled by qualified disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The bidder shall make and document good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, to meet the established goal.

Award of contract is also subject to the following Federal provisions: •Executive Order 11246 and DOL Regulation 41 CFR PART 60 - Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity •DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5 – Davis Bacon Act •DOT Regulation 49 CFR PART 29 - Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace •DOT Regulation 49 CFR PART 30 - Denial of Public Works Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Countries that Deny Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Countries that Deny Procurement Market Access to U.S. Contractors (Foreign Trade Restriction).

•TITLE 49 United States Code, CHAPTER 501 – Buy American Preferences

Solution to May 24, 2012 puzzle

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED WANTED: The Hutchinson News is looking for a contract paper carrier for Hugoton. For more information, please call 1-800-766-3311, extension 133 or email rtmiller@hutch news.com.

(3c20) --------------NEEDED: Wanting a worker, needs to drive and take blood pressure on manual machine. Various other duties. Call 620-544-2229.

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ELECTION BOARD HELP WANTED Any Stevens County registered voter that would like to work on the Election Board -

please call the County Clerk’s office at 620-544-2541

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IMPERIAL SECURITY

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MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION

8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour

is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952

Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

HELP WANTED ELEVATOR WORKER & SCALE CLERKS

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CITY OF MOSCOW

TEMPORARY FULL TIME HELP NEEDED - MAINTENANCE Wanted: person to assist City Superintendent with day to day maintenance. Hours will be 40 hours/week on a temporary basis. Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live in Stevens County, write and speak English, be able to work unsupervised, and be able to lift mroe than 50 pounds. CDL and drug testing required. (CDL may be acquired after employement.)

Applications are available at Moscow City Hall, 125 Main Street. Or mail resume to PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please call 544-2234.

The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Laundry Aide to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. The shift for this position is 7 am - 3:30 p.m. and does include working some weekends.

Full-time employees are offered an outstanding benefits package including sick and vacation pay, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Director of Nursing at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. This is a Full-time Supervisory position primarily responsible for the maintaining of each Household as well as nursing services. Three to five years management with a BSN is preferred, but not required for this position. We offer a signing bonus along with an outstanding benefits package.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

(4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

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Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 31, 2012) 2t PRIMARY ELECTION DEADLINES: Anyone that is not registered by July 17, 2012 at 5:00 pm will not be eligible to vote in the Primary Election on August 7, 2012. Come to the County Clerk’s office to register, 9:00 to 5:00, Monday thru Friday.

Anyone that is registered but has changed their name, moved to a different address or wants to change party affiliation needs to come into the

County Clerk’s office by July 17, 2012 at 5:00 pm to make this change.

Anyone applying for an Advanced Ballot can start applying at any time.

August 3, 2012 is the last day to apply for a mail Advanced Ballot August 6, 2012 at noon is the last day to vote an Advanced Ballot as a “Walk In” voter Advanced voting will start July 23, 2012 in the County Clerk’s office.

All Advanced ballots will need to be in the County Clerk’s office by 7:00 pm on Election Day. Please DO NOT take the ballot to the polling place.

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 17, 2012) 3t IN THE PROBATE COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD KEITH HEGER, DECEASED Case No. 121PR12 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Mildred E. Heger, wife of Ronald Keith Heger, deceased, filed a petition in the above Court praying for admission to probate of the will of the decedent and

for Informal Administration. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the June 11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas,, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Mildred E. Heger, Petitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

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Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a world leader in agricultural processing, is currently seeking candidates for seasonal positions as elevator workers or scale clerks at our Hooker, Ok. location.

Elevator workers will unload grain, perform clean-up work, perform some maintenance, and assist in other areas of grain handling.

Scale clerks will weigh trucks, grade grain, perform data entry, answer phones and file documents.

Both positions require the flexibility to work overtime and weekends. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical (for elevator workers) and background check is required.

Please apply online at www.adm.com/jobs.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The Hugoton Hermes 544-4321 PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 31, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORA SWAFFORD, DECEASED Case No. 2011 PR 12 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT Chapter 59

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed on May 24, 2012 in the above Court by Todd L. Swafford, executor of the will and estate of Nora Swafford, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as executor, allowance for executor's expense, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of court costs; and

also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all Kansas property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of her death, and all personal property remaining in the estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of June 2012, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Todd L. Swafford. Executor Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC Attorneys At Law 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone: (620) 544-4333 Fax: (620) 544-2230

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 17, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff,

Kansas, at 10:00AM on June 11, 2012, the following real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY in and to: Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Four (4), in the original Townsite of Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas. more specifically described as 200 E. Kelly, Moscow, KS 67952

vs.

Bryon Koehn aka Bryon P. Koehn Hilleri Koehn, John Doe (real name unknown) tenant/occupant Mary Roe (real name unknown) tenant/occupant Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Defendant(s).

to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas

Case No. 11CV19 Div. No. K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of STEVENS County, Kansas, to me the undersigned Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the main lobby of the STEVENS County Courthouse at Hugoton,

PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: SINGER TARPLEY & JONES, P.A. Sheldon R. Singer #10915 ssinger@stlaw.net Linda S. Tarpley #22357 ltarpley@stlaw.net Kenneth C. Jones #10907 kjones@stlaw.net Jonah W. Lock # 23330 jlock@stlaw.net 10484 Marty Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: (913) 648-6333 Fax: (913) 642-8742 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, registered, tested, guarantee, excellent bloodlines, confirmation and performance, discounts.

Facebook.com/blackvelvet ranch. Contact Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101. (15c16) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Outlaw 500cc 4-wheeler, $2500; 2008 800 Polaris 4x4, $3500; 2005 Y2125 Yamaha, $2000. Call 544-5223.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1900 sq. ft. home w/ 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, extra large kitchen, full finished basement w/ kitchen and bath. Four car detached garage and in-ground pool. 113 Van Buren. Call 316300-6593.

(3p20) --------------FOR SALE: Furniture and miscellaneous tools. 620-5442229.

(2c21) --------------FOR SALE: 1997 Carri-Rite Fifth Wheel. Call 620-3091639.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE JAMES F. YOUNGER, DECEASED Case No. 11PR4 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Jan Leonard, the Administrator CTA of the estate of James F. Younger, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as the Administrator CTA, allowance for his attorneys' fees

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and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the said decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of June, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., in said Court in the City of Hugoton, 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.

JAN LEONARD, Administrator CTA and Petitioner

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for Administrator CTA and Petitioner

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

INDEPENDENT LIVING: Living Independently in Northwest Kansas, LINK is available in your area to work with individuals with disabilities. LINK provides 5 core services of: Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, Peer Support and Deinstitutionalization. If you would like to know more information on how to access services please call the Hays office for English at 785-625-6942/800-569-5926 and speak with Angie or call 620-624-6776/866-546-5004 for Spanish and speak with Debbie.

LINK, serving 37 counties in western Kansas.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

SUPPORT GROUPS

FOR SALE BY OWNER 1900 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, extra large kitchen 1400 sq. ft finished basement w/ bath and kitchen.

4 car detached garage and pool.

Mike Schechter 316-300-6593 113 Van Buren

(tfc21)

FOR SALE BY OWNER ts Mus

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603 Madison in Rolla

(tfc21)

Very well-built, beautiful brick home.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) ------------

AL-Anon Family Group Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Mon & Thurs 8:00pm, 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org

(tfc)

GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 1, 5:00 p.m. - ???, West City Limits, Turn South, Go 3/4 Mile - Grey Stucco House, Tons of Girls’ Clothes, Bedding, Lots of Stuff --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 1, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., 902 S. Madison, Lots of Toys, Girls’ Clothes, Adult Clothes, and Miscellaneous Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 1406 S. Madison, Grill Table, Lots of Miscellaneous -------------FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 2, 7:30 a.m. - ???, 314 Cook St. in Moscow, in Front of the High School, Lots of Items!

--------------TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 2, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 304 Cook St. in Moscow --------------ROLLA CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 2, Garage Sale to coordinate with Grassland Festivals and Park Day. There will be sales throughout Rolla.

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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all the wonderful people of Stevens County who came and moved Pioneer Manor people, belongings and equipment to the new building. It was a wonderful experience for all involved and we thank you.

Sincerely, Pioneer Manor Administration Residents and Staff

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

1030 S. Main

(tfc37) (tfc15)

Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service

Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

544-5915 or 544-7776

(tfc46)

(tfc6)

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP

(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

“We specialize

in making

THANK YOU

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929

GARAGE SALES

SUNFLOWER PLAZA

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!

UNDER

® darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com REALTOR Associate

WANTED

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 17, 2012) 3t

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.

New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.

Feature Of The Week

CALL 620-544-6818

FOR RENT

New Listing 330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.

SOLD

00 $12,5

WANTED: Buying your wheat straw, $7.00/bale. Call 5982978 or 620-874-0658. (tfc20) --------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31) -------------WANTED TO PURCHASE: Used refrigerator in good condition with icemaker. Please call 544-2261, ext 1207. (tfc18) ---------------

New Listing 1609 S. Madison St- Very nice 4 bedrooms, 3 bath home. 4th bedroom is separate from others & has its own bath, great guest room.

Family room includes fireplace. Formal dining as well as kitchen dining. Large office/craft area & media room.

708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyer has opportunity to pick colors & other amenities of home. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring, and appliances.

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and 522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!! details!!

2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires

FOR RENT: 4 bedroom/2 bath House south of Ulysses, big kitchen, prefer work crew, $800/month. 620356-4203.

(2p21) --------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable.

Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

SOLD

Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!

509 Recreation Drive, Moscow - Brick Ranch, 4 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, wood floors, deck, and much more!!! Call for your private showing!

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

Classified Deadline Monday - 5:00 p.m.

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.

people smile”

Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton

y Munky G o o d iie es F un k A funky little cupcake, cookie & cake shop in SW Kansas

620-952-2915 Find us on Facebook!

Nicole Crites, Licensed

Marriage & Family Therapist 620.544.4357 1026 S. Main Hugoton, KS (eot40)

Small Engine Repair

swksmft@gmail.com

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet

*Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl

To see YOUR business here, call 544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, May 31, 2012 Page 6B

Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Board urges residents to support local business

Debbie Nordling President

Kimberly Kraisinger Vice President

Michael Perry

Dean Van Horn

Courtney Leslie

David Snyder

Sherri Leonard

Rachel Crane

Todd Gayer Treasurer

The Board of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank each of the businesses listed for helping to make Hugoton a better place to call home. Please stop by and support these business to show your appreciation for them being a part of our community. These business are an essential part of helping to make all of our community events take place. If you would like to become a part of this great list, please call the Chamber office at 544-4305.

Abengoa Bio-Energy Ag 1st Insurance Alert Alarm Company American Implement Antler's Bar & Grill Aquashield Roofing B & T Farms Black Hills Energy Brollier, Wolf, & Kuharic Bultman's Inc. Buns-A-Bakin' China Restaurant Circle H Farms Citizens State Bank City of Hugoton Custom Ren./Finishing Touches Don O. Conannon Dr. Effie N. Gaskill, DDS, PA Duckwall-Alco Edward D. Jones EOG Resources, Inc. Farm Bureau Financial Services First National Bank Fiss Architecture Flamingo Motel Ghumm's Auto Center GLB Services Great Plains Gas Compression Greg Wells Hansen-Mueller Hay, Rice, and Associates Hi Plains Lumber The Hugoton Hermes

Hugoton Uptown Autobody Jet Drive Inn Jordon Air, Inc. Kate's Pet Grooming Kramer Seed Farms Kramer, Nordling, Nordling, LLC L. Michele Photography Lewis, Hooper, & Dick, LLC Martial Arts Academy/ Screenprinting Martin Trucking MasCow Dairy McBride Construction McDonalds-Milligan Enterprises Mosiac Musgrove Insurance Owens Welding and Backhoe Services Passmore Brothers Pate Agency Paul's Funeral Home Photography by L. Michele Pioneer Communications Pioneer Electric Pizza Hut ProHealth Diet Center Ranchito Tex-Mex Café RJ's Hair Salon Rome Farms Sand Wells Outdoors Seaboard Foods Shady Lane B&B Sheffield Agency Showplace Video

SLC Management Service Southwest Express Southwest Kansas Sales Squeaky Clean Car Wash State Farm Stevens Co. Fair Association Stevens Co. Gas & Historical Museum Stevens Co. Hospital/ Pioneer Manor Stevens Co. Library Stevens Co. Farm Bureau Assoc.

Stor-A-Lot Sunbelt Feeders Superior Irrigation Stevens Co. Ministerial Association Tarbet Construction Inc. Tate & Kitzke Law Office The Comfort Zone Massage Therapy, LLC Triple H Farms Twisted H Liquor USD 210 Schools White's Foodliner Willis Insurance Agency, LLC Wolter's Construction, LLC

It’s time to start planning Park Day It is time to start planning the Fourth of July Park Day. If you or your group/organization is interested in having a booth, call the chamber office today at 544-4305. Spots are already filling up so call soon, especially if you need electricity. Booth space is $30.00 per spot.

THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY THE STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESSES BELOW SHOP LOCALLY AND HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

GLB SERVICES Ag First Bldg.

1026 S. Main 544-2121

Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

544-8686

HI-PLAINS LUMBER 507 S. Main Hugoton

544-4304

Liberal Office Machine

STEVENS COUNTY GAS AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM

1015 N. Kansas Liberal, Ks 67901 620-624-5653

544-8751 Winter Hours Mon.-Fri. 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Saturdays 2:00-4:00 p.m.

SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING

516 S. Main 544-8660

ROME FARMS

544-8991 Keith, Dave & Steve Rome

Call TERRY at 544-4361 10% discount on 30 day accounts

1026 S. Main 620-544-8011

601 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4331 csbks.com

Elkhart - 697-2657

1-800-264-4361

502 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com MEMBER FDIC

Website: HayRice.com

Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent Darrin Hewitt, Agent 613 S. Main (620) 544-4303

1-877-544-8818 Stephanie Antrim Weeast Financial Advisor 608 S. Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8818 877-544-8818

Aqua Shield Roofing and Construction 600 S. Monroe St. Hugoton, KS 544-4177

Twisted H Liquor 620-544-2189 Hugoton, Kansas 620-544-7226

21 Plaza Drive • Liberal (620) 624-8471

Hugoton, Kansas 67951 620-544-8818 www.edwardjones.com

Jordan Air Inc. Complete Aerial Application

Payroll • Financial Planning Auditing

620.544.4388

Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 517 S. Main 544-8555 Attorneys At Law

905 S. Adams

Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses

109 W. 5th St. Hugoton 620-544-2602

Thank you for your support

616 S. Main Hugoton 620-428-6744 800-556-0876

Hugoton, KS

Commodity Hauling Phone (620) 544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas 67951

Musgrove Insurance Services, Inc.

“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”

1012 S. Main St., P.O. Box 308, Hugoton, KS 67951

210 East First Street P.O. Box 639 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141