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Wednesday, December 7, several members of the community gathered for an introduction to the buyers of the former Abengoa plant west of Hugoton. Karl Hoffman, Bill
Horoszko and Martin Westerhuis with Synata Bio were on hand to announce their purchase of Abengoa’s last remaining asset in the United States. Synata Bio’s $48.5 million
Synata Bio finalized the sale of the former Abengoa facility Thursday, December 8. The sale includes the ethanol production facility, power plant, 400 acres of land, furnishings and
bid beat out Shell Oil’s bid of $40.75 million in the auction November 29. The sale was finalized Thursday, December 8. The group gathering for the meeting included
equipment, supplies, vehicles and feedstock supply. At this time, Synata has no plans for the bales, but is considering options for their use or disposal.
Hugoton reigns as Blue and Red Champions
Thursday, December 15, 2016 Volume 129, Number 50 26 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie, Commissioners Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson, Commissioner - Elect Tron Stegman, City Councilman Shannon Crawford, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Tom Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Emergency Services Director Rodney Kelling, Keri Morris, Chamber Director and EcoDevo Secretary Alisha Owens, EcoDevo President Curtis Crawford, EcoDevo members - USD 210 Superintendent Adrian Howie, Extension Agent Joshua Morris, Judy Parsons, Doug Martin, Ray Hoggatt and Jan
Leonard and Hugoton Hermes reporter Marie Austin. Mr. Hoffmann stood up
to make a short presentation concerning the Abengoa assets Synata
Synata Bio representatives Bill Horozsko and Karl Hoffmann speak with Stevens County Emergency Services Coordinator Rodney Kelling and Stevens County Economic Devolopment Director Neal Gillespie at the meeting Wednesday afternoon.
M’Lynn Swartz will be the new District Manager for the Stevens County Conservation District. She is a Southwest Kansas native. M’Lynn was adopted when she was 11 months old and has been raised and farming around ranching. Growing up she participated in 4-H, FFA, basketball, softball, golf, cheerleading and track. M’Lynn attended Garden City Community College where she graduated with high honors and received her Associate of Science Degree along with her Ag Business Certifi-
Bureau, Block & Bridle, Phi Theta Kappa honor society and was also a cheerleader. After graduating from Garden City Community College, she attended Kansas State University where she completed her Science of Bachelor degree. M’Lynn and her husband live on their ranch 35 miles west of Hugoton and are actively engaged in the agriculture industry. M’Lynn looks forward to serving as the new District Manager here in Stevens County.
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Meet M’Lynn Swartz new SCCD District Manager
M’Lynn Swartz District Manager, SCCD cate. While attending Garden City Community College she was an active member Farm Collegiate in
Rodriguez nabs Fall Coach of the Year title Hugoton Lady Eagles show off their Championship trophy at the Twenty-fifth Annual Blue and Red Classic basketball tour-
nament at home this past weekend. The girls are coached by Andy Gillen, Jeff Ramsey and Keenan Thompson. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Hugoton Eagles are named Blue and Red Champions after defeating Hooker Saturday evening at the twenty-fifth annual home
tournament. The boys are coached by C.J. Korf, Gentry Slocum and Todd Fulton. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
LEPC conducts quarterly meeting The Stevens County LEPC met Wednesday, December 7. Those present were committee members RoGlenda Coulter. Bailey Esarey, Richard Everett, Joshua Grubbs, Kathy Haynes, Debbie Hickson, Rodney Kelling, Joy Lewis, Judy Parsons, Paula Rowden, Scott Schechter, Susan Schulte and Phil Thompson. Also present were Terry Pierson, Duane Topliss, Adam Mauk and Jack Rowden. Paula Rowden called the meeting to order and
thanked everyone for taking the time to come. She thanked Susan for providing the minutes and agenda. Paula said she didn’t think any introductions were necessary. She asked if there was anything to add to the agenda. Paula then asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 7 meeting taken by Susan. Motion was made and accepted to approve the minutes as presented. As for old business, Joy advised there are still
issues with the Red Cross. Joy said there are four different people she has contacted and they are working on these issues. Paula said she felt Trista did a good job with writing the preparedness plan for the Health Department. She wanted members to know the local Farm Bureau helped by paying for the cost of participants, which was very much appreciated. Paula advised the Health Department will be Continued to page 4
By KEVIN THOMPSON The Garden City Telegram Think long distance running, and think Hugoton cross country. Hugoton cross country means coach Nick Rodriguez. The veteran coach, who took over the program 21 years ago, has had a number of runners place in the State meet and some of his teams have finished in the medal round. But never, until this year, had he coached a State championship team. In fact, he felt certain that despite getting teams and individuals to State a number of times, he might never see a State title. As if to make up for that drought, both the Hugoton boys and girls won team
titles in October, running the famed Rim Rock Farm course in Lawrence for the first time as the Eagles moved down to Class 3A just this fall. Both girls and boys completed post-season sweeps, winning both
Nick Rodriguez Garden City Telegram Fall Coach of the Year
Buyers swarm the booths at Saturday’s Mistletoe Market. Unique clothing, gifts, homemade
Regional and State titles in a season that Rodriguez simply calls special. For their efforts, Rodriguez was named The Telegram’s Fall Coach of the Year. Rodriguez had never seen his teams compete anywhere but at the Class 4A level. When the notice came in September that Hugoton had dropped to 3A, Rodriguez said he started looking at the competition in a whole new class. “There were obviously, on the boys’ side, some really good teams. Same on the girls’ side. But overall depth-wise compared to 4A, it’s just not the same quality teams from, say, Continued to page 4
goodies and countless other items were available at the craft and vendor show.
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Obituaries
Reader encourages band praise Dear Editor, edge the Eileen Gillespie I want to band after praise the Hugothey have ton Pep Band!! I have thor- played! They can’t see your oughly appreciated the zip feet tapping, or hear you rethey add to the Hugoton membering the words to the old high school songs you Sports Events! Of course, I also love the remember, or see the little skill of the athletes, the kids dancing to the beat. spirit of the cheerleaders, What they hear, I would the enthusiasm of the imagine, is the silence that crowd, and especially the follows their pieces. After all vitality of the Rowdy Crowd, the hard work and time but the Band ranks right up these great kids have put there with that list! into the pep songs you I also know that many in enjoy, the least we can do as the crowd love to hear the a sporting crowd is to clap band! I see clapping, and show our appreciation!! dancing, and other Give those band kids and reactions to the beat of the their director, Ms. Amy music. But ----- I am Freeman, some encouragedisappointed that the ment! crowd, including the Eileen Gillespie Rowdies and the announcers, don’t acknowl-
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT 405 E. Fourth • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, December 5, 2016 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Unlock Door, 800 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, December 6, 2016 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Venture, Public Service, Officer Crane • Unruly Child, 200 Block of East Fifth, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, December 7, 2016 • Motorist Assist, Vet Clinic Road, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, December 8, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of South Van Buren, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin Friday, December 9, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 700 Block of South Lincoln, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of Jackson Returned to Owner, Officer Crane Saturday, December 10, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Sunday, December 11, 2016
• Dogs at Large, 600 Block of South Harrison, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane
Cleo Juarez Longtime Hugoton resident Cleo Marie Juarez passed from this life Friday, December 9, 2016 at her residence. She was 94. The daughter of Jack Porter and the former Beulah Meade, she was born May 28, 1922 in Dodge City. August 5, 1942, Cleo and Ralph D. Juarez were married in Dodge City. He preceded her in death February 5, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother Ray Porter; and four sisters, Helen, Corrin, June and Thelma. Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Passmore and husband Carlis of Hugoton and Roselan Selvidge and husband Jim of Guymon, Ok.; her sister Joyce Billings and husband Larry of Salina; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and
Patrick Johnson Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity December 5 through December 11. Fire Department Sunday, December 11, 3:32 am – dispatched to Road 5 and Road 24 for a motor vehicle accident. Sunday, December 11, 9:02 am – called to 1349 Road 11 for a grain/grain dust fire. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, one Life Flight, one motor vehicle accident and one football standby.
Insight
Former Hugoton minister, Patrick Henry Johnson passed from this life Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was 89. He was born in Texas to Theodore and Ida Mae Johnson. In 1945 he volunteered for the United States Army and served his country proudly in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, Pat attended Midwest Christian College and was ordained as a minister in the Christian Church in 1948. He continued to serve his Lord until his death. In 1949 Patrick married his love, Eileen, and they were blessed with two sons and one daughter. Pastor Johnson served as pastor of many churches including: Shamrock, Tx.; Guthrie, Ok.; Valley Center;
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
A minute with Marshall Record crops, low commodity prices and stalled trade negotiations spell troubled times for Kansas farmers and ranchers heading into 2017. Like many other small businesses, inputs to produce a bumper crop generally entail an abundance of costs as well. Except for lower fuel prices, most agricultural inputs remain high and continue to rise. Drive through rural Kansas and you’ll see huge piles of red and gold grain lying on the ground. Talk to farmers and ranchers and they’ll tell you their near economic prospects don’t look good. “Insight” visited with Congressman-elect Roger Marshall at the recent Kansas Farm Bureau convention to ask him what could be done to remedy some of the ailments in farm country. Marshall campaigned on a platform of bringing Kansas farmers a voice on the House Ag Committee. He labeled himself a “fifth generation farm kid” and said, “I do know what the back side of a tractor feels like and I hauled a lot of hay in my day.” He’s practiced as an OBGYN and served as Chairman of the Board of Great Bend Regional Hospital. Marshall says some of his best knowledge about agriculture was learned while he
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, December 13 at Paul’sRobson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
served as a board member of the Farmer’s Bank and Trust in Great Bend. “Times are tough in agriculture,” Marshall says. “And there are no simple solutions.” Beefing up our trade policy would help the Kansas farmer, he says. While he understands president-elect Trump is against the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) in its present form, he is committed to free and fair trade, and that may leave room to work. Many farmers, ranchers and other ag leaders realize if this nation engaged in more free trade it would drive up prices. “If we passed TPP tomorrow, it’d mean $400,000 a day of additional cattle sales to the Pacific-rim countries,” Marshall says. Positive trade deals could provide Kansas farmers and ranchers with an opportunity to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace. If the United States stays on the sideline, others will continue to sign trade agreements with China, India, Japan and many other developing countries who would welcome Kansas’ high quality feed grains, protein, value-added products and manufactured goods. Marshall also believes decreasing regulations in agriculture, banking and health care could drive the cost of inputs down.
“The new administration is going to come in and say, ‘halt and desist' to the Environmental Protection Agency,” the congressmanelect says. “I expect (legislation on) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to slow down or stop all together. “When you look at the law that talks about navigable streams, as near as I can tell, water running in a ditch is not navigable where I come from.” Tax reform is another way to help this country’s economy and that of Kansas farmers and ranchers, Marshall says. He believes a reduction in corporate taxes will spur companies and individuals to invest money and grow businesses. Rebuilding this nation’s infrastructure could also invigorate this nation’s economy. “Buckle in because we’re going to start to work on January 4,” Marshall says. “Congress will no longer conduct two and three-day work weeks. Our new president expects us to produce and we expect to operate as a Congress of action. We’re going to turn our economy around.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Jim Hittle Loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother, Jim Hittle passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home in Hugoton. He had been a lifelong resident of Hugoton where he was a farmer and rancher. He was 67. Born November 20, 1949 in Hugoton, he was the son of Walter and Velma Hittle. He graduated from Hugoton High School in 1967. December 21, 1968, Jim married Connie Louthan at Hugoton. She survives him and resides in Hugoton. Jim never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone any way he could. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and camping, but mostly enjoyed following his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was a member of the Hugoton Riding Club and Hugoton High School Sports Boosters Club. Jim is also survived by his son Chad Hittle and wife Shauna of Tyler, Tx; his daughter Keena McIntyre and husband Jeff of Piedmont, Ok.; his four grandsons, who were his pride and joy, Matthew and Tyler Hittle of Tyler and Kolby and Kaleb McIntyre of Piedmont; his mother Velma Hittle of
Hugoton; brothers, Bill and wife Linda, Bob and wife Diana all of Hugoton and Steve and wife Cindy of Rolla; his sister-in-law Lana Louthan of Henderson, Nv.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father Walter Hittle. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, December 14 at the Hugoton United Methodist Church. Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Hugoton FFA Chapter. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Margaret Engler
Rolla, Mo.; Dodge City; Amarillo, Tx.; Hugoton; Wichita; and McAllen, Tx. He touched many lives across the nation and will be sorely missed. He always found the good in people and made everyone he met feel better about themselves. Those preceding Patrick in death were his parents; three brothers; two sisters, his wife; and eldest son Kent Johnson. Survivors include his son Kenneth Johnson and wife Amy; daughter Karen Hobbs and husband Byron; granddaughters, Erin Johnson and husband Mike Garcia, Rebekah Franki and husband Marcus and Channing Chernosky; his great granddaughters, Kailei and Brenna Chernosky; and great grandsons, Griffin Garcia and Vincent Franki. Funeral services were attended Sunday afternoon, December 11 at Central Christian Church of McAllen. Burial took place at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet, Tx. December 13. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ozark Christian College, 1111 North Main, Joplin, Mo. 64801 or the Kent E Johnson Scholarship Fund, KU Endowment, PO Box 928, Lawrence, Ks 66044-0928.
Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of His understanding. Isaiah 40:28
The death of Margaret Pearle Engler has been learned. Mrs. Engler passed away Thursday December 7, 2016 at Brookdale / Liberal Springs Senior Living Center. She was 94. She was born May 9, 1922 and at birth became the daughter of Willard Moody and the former Lillian Frey. She was made available for them to adopt at birth, and at the age of 66, she discovered her biological family. She has been a resident of Garden City and Haskell County most of her life and only living in Liberal for the past year. Mrs. Engler was the last surviving Charter Member of the First Assembly of God Church in Garden City. She was a homemaker and farmwife. December 28, 1939 she married William S. Engler in Finney County. He preceded her in death November 11, 2011. Survivors include two sons, William Engler and wife Judy of Garden City and Rev. Terence “Terry” Engler and wife Brenda of Liberal; her daughter Charlotte Ziemer and husband Robert of Georgetown, Tx.; brother Ralph Blount of Brighton,
Co; her two sisters, Dorothy Fields of Wichita and Lois Conklin of Goldsboro, Ok.; six grandchildren, Dennis Ziemer, Chad Ziemer, Trent Engler, Tera Harvey, Trisha Nelson and Tiffany Pridmore; 17 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were attended Monday morning at the Trinity Faith Church in Liberal with Pastor Arnold Wheatley presiding. Burial followed at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
Janice Francis Word has been received of the death of Janice Fern Francis, age 71. Mrs. Francis passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Nichol Home in Glasco. She was born December 3, 1945 in Sioux City, Ia., the daughter of Harry L. Baker and the former Esther Schell. Janice attended Plains Elementary School. In September 1973, she married Donald Francis in Liberal. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Francis was a home maker. She enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes and the arts at craft shows. She also enjoyed visiting with her friends and family. Survivors include her sister Nancy Fulton and husband Mike of Plains; nephew Michael Fulton and wife Rhonda; and two nieces, Ginger Paschall and husband Dwayne and Jen-
nifer Martinez and husband Jerson. Janice was preceded in death by her parents and sister Marilyn Baker. Funeral service was Thursday, December 8 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Biernacki of Plains Friends Church presiding. Burial will be in the Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or Charity of Donor’s Choice in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
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Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas deployment or reintegration, transfer or even death of a parent would be valuable knowledge for a teacher. They may be able to understand better why a student was faring well, falling behind or having trouble adjusting due to their military family status. Mlitary families face different challenges than civilian families, and it can benefit both student and teacher to understand this difference. The Kansas Department of Education implemented the military kids count data into their enrollment process for 2016-2017, which is a year ahead of the Federal ESSA Act requirement. They included National Guard and Reserve families in the count - which gives them even better information than the ESSA Act requires. Kansas is the first state so far to do so, and to count families from all branches and National Guard / Rerserve components. The Kansas Department of Education is proving their commitment to children of military families, and giving military connected students
The many happy travelers who were part of “Nelda’s Traveling Friends” stop to pose for a picture. The group traveled to Branson, Mo. together to enjoy the Christmas lights. They
every opportunity to succeed. We applaud this policy change, and urge Kansas schools to count and connect military kids with each other so they will know there are other students from military families in their schools. Thank you, Commissioner Watson, Board of Education, Superintendants and teachers for your willingness to count military students. Kansas is now ahead of the nation on counting military students, and in recognizing the sacrifices and service that military members and their families contribute to our State and to our Nation. Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas ----NAMI Kansas –National Alliance on Mental Illness ----National Guard Association of Kansas ----Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)-Kansas Council of Chapters ----Veterans Subcommittee of the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council ----Aaron Estabrook, Veteran Clay Barker, Veteran Cheri Pfanestiel, School Social Worker
viewed eight Christmas programs during their three day stay including “Moses” and the “Dolly Parton Show”.
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Military data listed on student records Dear Editor, Kansas public K-12 education programs have been under scrutiny for the past few years - by the public, the legislature and others. Teachers, students, test scores, curriculum and budgeting have all been reviewed at the Statehouse and in the press. However, we would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the Kansas school superintendents, State Board of Education and Commissioner for one example of how Kansas public schools educate our students, while taking into consideration the environmental impacts these same students face that may cause challenges for them in the learning process. In December 2015, Congress passed a bill that would require schools to include a military student data element in the enrollment process for all school children. The bill was titled Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). So, why would schools want to know if a student was part of a military family? Teachers and school administrators are often unaware of military-connected children in their classrooms, and knowing whether a child was struggling with the
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AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-544-2610 or 620544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Every Monday - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-544-2849. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at
6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. December 15 - Stevens County Library will host their ninth annual Recipe Swap, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the SCL Meeting Room. Make up a dish with your recipe and sample everyone else’s during a fabulous luncheon. Call 620544-2301 for more information.
December 19 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the HMS Library. December 21-January 2 - Christmas Break for USD #210 students. December 21 - First day of winter - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.
O Night Divine May the warm light of our Savior’s love illuminate your path at the holidays and all year.
Thank you for brightening our year with your visits. Your kind support means so much to us, and we wish you all theblessings this special season holds.
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Rodriguez Continued from page 1 one through eight,” he said. Getting to State through the Regional route seemed more attainable, he said. Once at State, letting things unfold would show where his teams stood in this new territory.
“We knew Halstead was good on the boys’ side, winning back-to-back State championships, so that was the team we were concerned about,” Rodriguez said. “I was just hoping we wouldn’t have to run against them at
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Regionals, but it turned out we did.” Hugoton nipped Halstead, 44-42, to claim the Regional title, with runners finishing second, third, fourth and tenth in the team points. The girls won their side by 26 points over Norton. Then on to State at a course Hugoton had never seen. They watched YouTube video of the entire course and Rodriguez talked to coaches who knew the layout. That’s how the Eagles prepared for State, and it was enough as the girls won by eight points over Hiawatha and the boys dethroned Halstead, this time by 14 points. The course was new to them and the weather was unseasonably warm, two obstacles Hugoton had to overcome, which they did.
“I think we were prepared. You just don’t know how steep some of those hills at Rim Rock really are until you run them,” Rodriguez said. Two miles into the boys’ race, he said he was confident the Eagles had it won as long as they finished strong. In the girls’ race, it was a different story throughout, but the same result. “It was fortunate for us. Things have to work out in your favor,” Rodriguez said. “One of my coaches says you don’t necessarily have a lot of luck, but you create your luck by being prepared, mentally and physically, and going out and competing.” Being prepared has been a hallmark of the Hugoton program since Rodriguez took over in 1995. “I’ve always had basically
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offering a community CPR class if anyone needs the training, it will be available. Scott asked if it would be proper for the bus drivers to take this class. Paula admitted she did not think so. The health department does a separate training for the Moscow teachers, and perhaps they could work out a session for USD 210’s bus drivers. In new business, the Health Department is required to have their Biological Incident Annex Plan accepted by the LEPC. Two copies were available at the meeting, with
Waging Peace “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” —Hebrews 12: 14 NIV
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ur society often glories in war and the waging of war, and we justifiably praise the virtues of the good soldier, whose courage and fighting skills help to keep us safe and protect us from our enemies. But should we not also praise those who devote their lives to peace and who try to find peaceful means of resolving disputes? Wise Generals agree that war should be a last resort, and in our personal lives too we should find every means of avoiding conflict before coming to blows or even engaging in verbal warfare. Are you a source of peace and calmness at work and in your home or a source of strife and division? There are those who seem to thrive on strife and like to argue and sow division wherever they go. If you can’t turn them around with a kind word or a soft look, then it might be best to just leave them alone. It’s hard to have a fight all by yourself, though some people try hard to do just that. Strive for peace in your life and see if it doesn’t spread to those around you.
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
more available at the Health Department. This outlines what the plans and requirements are for the Health Department, in various emergencies. Paula briefly went over their plan. Motion was made and approved to accept this plan. Next was the election of officers for the LEPC. Motion was made and accepted to retain all officers currently in office. The officers serving accepted this as well. This includes Chairperson Paula Rowden; Vice Chairperson Courtney Leslie; Secretary Susan Schulte; and Information Coordinator Rodney Kelling. It was also announced there will be an all day Ebola training in Garden City April 5, and a Mass Fatality training February 17 in Garden City at 9:00 a.m. The Mass Fatality training should last approximately four to five hours. Officer Adam Mauk offered to do an alert lockdown for active violent shooters training. It was asked if he would consider this training for the March meeting. Adam agreed that he could do that. He estimated the exercise would take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. The next LEPC meeting was scheduled for the first Wednesday of March 2016 at the EMS Training Center. Meeting adjourned and Paula thanked everyone for attending.
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three goals - try to win the League, try to be in the top three in Regionals to get to State, and try to be in the top ten in State every year,” he said. “Every year, I tell the kids these are the goals we’ve always had.” That has set the foundation for the program, but they didn’t even win a meet under his coaching until 1998. “That was the same day my first daughter was born,” Rodriguez recalls. “She was born at 1 o’clock, and we had a race in Meade at 4.” An understanding wife told him to go to the meet, with his promise to return after the meet, so he did. “My kids were already excited. They knew I’d had my first born already,” he said, and that seemed to carry over into a win. This year, that daughter, now a senior, was cheering at a football game in Holcomb
the day before State. “I told her, ‘I want you to be there (at State). I want you to be at this meet because I think something special’s going to happen,’” Rodriguez said. She had been there, in a special way, the day of his first team win. He wanted his good luck charm there at State. “So she was there when I won my first two State championships,” he said. “She got to witness that with my wife and my entire family. It was great to share with my family.” Rodriguez sees Hugoton moving back up to Class 4A next year, but both teams lose just one runner. “That’s fine,” he said. “We just have to be committed to working hard and getting better each day. We’ll see what happens next year.”
State and federal aviation officials are encouraging young artists take their talents to new heights by participating in the 2017 International Aviation Art Contest, “Beyond the Clouds.” The contest, for which there is no entry fee, is for artists six to 17 years of age and is intended to “celebrate the adventures and excitement only available in that special place beyond the clouds.” It is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation, the National Association of State Aviation Officials, the Federal Aviation Administration and other organizations. Artists will compete in age groups: Those born between 1 - January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2010 2 - January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2006 3 - January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2002
The top three state winners from each age group will have their work entered in the national competition. The three winners in each group at the national level will then have their entries considered in international competition. State winners will receive a certificate and state recognition; national winners will receive certificates, ribbons and a framed reproduction of their artwork; and international winners will receive certificates and medals. The deadline for entries, which cannot be computergenerated and must be submitted in 11¾-by-16½-inch format, is January 20, 2017. For more information and contest rules, visit http://www.nasao.org/edu cation/nasao-center-for-avia tion-research-and-educa tion/international-aviationart-contest/.
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Karl Hoffmann Karl remarked Abengoa’s Hugoton plant fortunately has much of the equipment they’ll need. Some pieces will need to be cleaned or modified, and some new equipment will have to be acquired as the plant undergoes the necessary changes to accomodate Synata’s process. Mr. Hoffmann commented it may be six to eight months before any progress is seen at the plant. At this point, the company is simply trying to evaluate their needs. He estimated Hugoton’s plant could be producing ethanol within three years. The plant has been sitting idle for nearly a year, after Abengoa’s financial woes sur-
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Community members gather to hear from Synata Bio representatives about their recent faced in December 2015. The Spanish company began bankruptcy proceedings in late 2015, and the case has yet to be finalized in the States. Hugoton's facility marks the last asset of Abengoa to be sold in the U.S. At press time, claims from the IRS, Department of Energy and the Department of Justice would not affect the sale to Synata Bio of the cellulosic ethanol production facility and electric cogeneration plant, along with about 400 acres of land. The sale also includes furnishings and equipment, supplies and vehicles, and feedstock inventory. Intellectual property was not included in the sale. Ray Hoggatt inquired as to the amount of gas the company plans to use, and whether they would sell any not used to produce ethanol. Karl affirmed they plan to use approximately ten million cubic feet per day, and compared their operation to a small natural gas power plant. He said they would most likely burn the excess gas in the boiler, and plan to dispose of all natural gas on-site. As far as jobs provided, Mr. Hoffmann estimated not less than 30, and probably no more than 60 employees will be needed. Jack Rowden asked about the bales of biomass gathered around the area. Karl said his company currently has no use for the bales, but is talking to a few
Piles and piles of biomass bales are here to stay for the time being - they were included in the Abengoa sale, but they have no purpose in Synata Bio’s ethanol production process.
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people about what can be done about the massive stockpile. Neal asked if it was possible to burn the biomass to generate electricity, but Karl said that was one of the main issues with Abengoa's problems. Tom Hicks then asked Mr. Hoffmann if Synata plans to utilize the power plant within the Abengoa facility. Karl affirmed they will likely end up using it, as they agree it makes sense to
gas. Mr. Hoffmann said at this point there just hasn't been enough time to nail down which they'll use. Ray then observed processed gas is cheaper to use, but the plant isn't near a gas line that carries processed gas back to the area. Mr. Hoffmann agreed, "There's plenty of gas around; it's just a matter of getting it to the plant so they may have to run another pipeline for us just to
Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks visits briefly with Synata’s Bill Horozsko and Karl Hoffmann during the meeting. use the existing turbine to generate power for the plant. As far as the water rights, Synata Bio now has control, as they were included in the sale of Abengoa's Hugoton assets. The new facility will use a fair amount of water, and they plan to use the existing lagoons to irrigate adjacent farmland. Pat Hall asked about the new plant's ethanol production goal, and Karl said it was comparable to Abengoa's 25 to 30 million gallon goal. They hope to attain that goal pretty quickly. Pat also asked about the company's process, and whether it was a "secret" process. Mr. Hoffmann said it's not secret - they'll take natural gas right off the pipeline into a reformer, where its molecules are broken down and gives off hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. That extra gas is what they then feed to bacteria. The reformer is used by refineries to get hydrogen, but Synata Bio uses the whole mixture, so there won't be any real waste gas from their process. Only three companies in the world use this process; and only one at a scale comparable to this facility. A similar plant in Florida uses biomass and has had some success producing ethanol, though they've run into issues processing the biomass. Hugoton's Synata Bio plant will mark one of the first large-scale facilities to use this process. Mr. Hoggatt asked whether the company will use processed or unprocessed gas; Karl answered that they will be speaking with local gas suppliers to ultimately decide which would be more efficient. Synata's process can use both processed and unprocessed
supply the facility." Mr. Hall commented the price of natural gas is relatively volatile and asked Mr. Hoffmann if the company would still be able to produce ethanol inexpensively in spite of the market's dips and spikes. Karl said, "the simple answer is yes...our process is relatively efficient and that's one of the beauties of it." Mr. Hoffmann then introduced Bill Horozsko, who will serve as a site operations manager, and will try to address some of the maintenance issues at the Abengoa plant, and Martin Westerhuis, who will be the supply chain manager and will handle a lot of the site activities, emergency response and getting supplies and materials to the plant. At this time, they represent the extent of the Synata employees in Hugoton. Karl expressed his appreciation for the community interest in their recent acquisition, and said they're excited, very hopeful about what they can do here, and looking forward to spending time in the community in the future. He then thanked everyone for their time, and the group shared a celebratory toast of sparkling grape juice. After the official meeting there was a time to visit with each of the three representatives one-on-one. Mr. Hoffmann expressed a desire to attend local meetings to update the community about Synata's operations, so local residents can expect to see him, Mr. Horoszko or Mr. Westerhuis out and about in the community. Make sure to welcome these individuals and show them exactly why Stevens County is a great place to call home!
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Eagles claim another Blue and Red Championship The boys’ basketball team completed the sweep for the Eagles in the Blue and Red Classic. The Eagles, who
ended last year as runner up in 4A II State, opened the season with strong performances from their returning seniors and contributions from new faces and role players. After the weekend the Eagles showed why their team earned top ten preseason honors. Thursday night, the Eagles faced off against Guymon Tigers. In the first quarter the game was a closely contended battle. It wasn’t until the second quarter that the Eagles started to pull away with in-
side scoring from Zack Leininger and Tony Kinser. The Eagles led at the half 34 to 25. The Eagles came out of the half and only allowed the Tigers seven points in the third quarter, extending their lead 52 to 34. The Tigers tried to put pressure on the Eagles but the boys in blue didn’t succumb to the pressure, finishing with a 61-43 win. Leading the Eagles were Leininger - boasting 26 points as well as an impressive stat of two rebounds with one block, Kinser - scoring ten points and grabbing four rebounds, and Mitchell Hamlin with ten points.
Friday, the Eagles squared off with Stratford, Tx. Stratford beat the Eagles’ JV squad handily Thursday with their size on the inside. Against the Eagles’ varsity, it was a different story. The Eagles’ big men’s quickness, the balanced play from the rest of the Eagles squad, and two big plays that got the fans involved helped the Eagles take and maintain control of the game. At the end of the first quarter Carter Brown hit a buzzer beater for three to give the Eagles 15-10 lead and energize the crowd. The big plays did not end there. Early
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Carter Brown and Carlos Montiel watch for the basketball during Blue and Red action last weekend. Freshman Carter’s input significantly helped rally the team during a few crucial points.
Justin Blakely keeps his eye on the ball during a C team game last week. The boys went 0-3 at their tourney.
Tony Kinser tallies a couple of jaw-dropping dunks during the Blue and Red Classic.
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Tony Kinser, Colby Korf and Zack Leininger earn All-Tournament Team honors at the Blue and Red Classic last weekend. Zack also earned the title of MVP of the tournament. Other members of the boys’ All-Tournament team include Marcos Aguirre - Southwestern Heights, Hunter Kirby - Lakin, Jaidon Taylor - Ulysses, Parker Hannah - Stratford, Shay Hess - Stratford, Tate Cathcart - Hooker and Cory Fischer - Hooker.
Friday, December 16 HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Goodland at Home 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Goodland at Home 4:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Goodland at Home 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Goodland at Home 6:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Goodland at Home 8:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Goodland at Home 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17 HHS Wrestling JV at Holly 9:30 p.m. HHS Wrestling Varsity at Goodland 10:00 p.m. Monday, January 3 HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Garden City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Garden City 4:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys JV Team at Garden City 5:45 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls JV Team at Garden City 7:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity Team at Garden City 6:00 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity Team at Garden City 7:30 p.m.
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run, scoring seven unanswered points. The teams then exchanged three pointers, but the Eagles were soon ignited by a spark from freshman Carter Brown who converted two consecutive steals into baskets firing up the Rowdy Crowd. The Eagles then went on a ten-nothing run of their own, pushing their lead back up to 13 points. Another big play came with 49 seconds left in the quarter when Hooker’s defense apparently forgot about Kinser on the other end of the court after freethrows. Leininger passed the ball full court for a two handed dunk by Kinser. The Eagles led at the end of three 52 to 34. The Eagles played keep-away for the majority of the fourth quarter and simply hung on to their lead, closing out the game with a 60-48 win. Leininger had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Eagles. Korf chipped in with 12 points and Kinser with 11 points.
Mitchell Hamlin drives the ball against a tough Guymon defender during this past weekend’s Blue and Red Classic at home.
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in the second quarter, Tony Kinser, who missed a fast break dunk earlier, threw down a dunk on a Stratford defender sending the Rowdy Crowd into frenzy. The Eagles led at the half 26-20. The Eagles shut down Stratford’s offense in the third and allowed the visiting Stratford team only five points. HHS cruised to finish the game 57-40. Colby Korf had 13 points and five assists, Leininger chipped in 12, Hamlin had 11 points, and Kinser scored ten points to lead the Eagles. Saturday, the boys competed for the championship of the Blue and Red Classic against the Hooker Bulldogs. The first quarter was a mixture of missed shots and turnovers as both teams looked to establish their game. The Eagles gained the lead at the end of the first quarter 13-8. The second quarter was unequivocally owned by Leininger as he tallied 13 of the 18 Eagle points for the quarter. Hooker came out of the half with a little
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Lady Eagles break tournament record with 232 points at Blue and Red The Lady Eagles opened their season in Hugoton’s annual Blue and Red Classic looking to start off fresh after last year’s third place State finish. The team added Sydney Hein from Guymon, Ok. to add to an already strong veteran lineup. The Lady Eagles - who are ranked in some polls as first - wasted no time showing why they are the team to beat. In the first round match against Hein’s former team, the Lady Eagles smothered the Guymon Lady Tigers and
pushed the ball up the court offensively. The Lady Tigers were not able to match the Lady Eagles’ furious tempo and suffered an 82-36 loss. Katy Heger led the team in scoring with 20 points. Amy Scott chipped in 19 and Dallie Hoskinson had 14. Friday the Lady Eagles continued their dominance against the Gruver, Tx. team who came in to the tournament with a 3-2 record. Their JV dispatched the Lady Eagles’ JV squad the previous night. The Lady Eagles
Sydney Hein races down the court, while Johanna Rawlins watches carefully for any openings.
opened the game fast and furious, scoring the game’s first 12 points before Gruver got on the board. From there on the game pace stayed the same for Gruver and they were not able to match the tempo of the Lady Eagles all night. HHS’ ladies took advantage of numerous steals which led to open baskets. By the time the game was over, the Lady Eagles rolled another 80-point game and allowed only 19 points to Gruver’s squad. Dallie Hoskinson had 18 points to lead the Lady Eagles with five steals and four assists. Amy Scott would add 15 points, Sydney Hein with 14, Katy Heger 12 points and Melissa Fabela 11 points. Saturday, the Lady Eagles faced Hooker for the Blue and Red championship game. The Lady Eagles opened the first quarter and led Hooker 12-4. Both teams picked up the pace but the Lady Eagles struggled; knocking down the three early. Hooker battled to get back into the game, scoring five unanswered points to cut into the Eagles’ lead. A couple exchanged baskets took place but with only six seconds left Hein nailed a three-pointer, giving the Lady Eagles a 17 to 11 lead. The second quarter opened sluggishly for both teams, but then the Lady Eagles turned up the pressure,
scoring nine before Hooker was forced to call a timeout. The Eagles continued to hustle plays and ended the half with a 32-15 lead. The Eagles suffered a momentary scare early in the third quarter when Heger drove in the lane and was called for a charge, Heger stayed on the floor for a bit then came up limping. Hooker tried to take advantage with Heger out, but the Lady Eagles still rattled off nine more points with Harper making two on a foul then sinking her free throw. Both Hoskinson and Hein then knocked down a couple of their own threes. Heger returned later in the game to hit an open jumper, giving the Eagles a 43-20 lead. The Lady Eagles proceeded to add to their lead, heading into the fourth with a 51-25 lead. The Lady Eagles kept up their hot shooting in the final quarter and ended up with a 70-46 win. The Lady Eagles ended up breaking the record for total points scored in three games during the Blue and Red Classic with a whopping 232 points!
Dallie Hoskinson drives the ball into the lane while teammate Johanna Rawlins keeps Hooker’s Lady Bulldogs at bay with a well-timed block at the top of the key. The Lady Eagles won their home tournament with a record-shattering 232 points throughout three games.
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Frances Gaskill searches for an open teammate during C team action against the Mustangs. The girls’ and boy’s C teams traveled to Dodge for a C team tournament. The girls won one game.
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Saturday, December 17 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign up for the following leagues: 3/4 Grade Girls Baskeball 5/6 Grade Girls Basketball Fee is $20.00 if registered before deadline $25.00 if registered after Saturday, December 17 Participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison.
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HHS wrestlers finish sixth at Ron Smith tourney in Ulysses
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The Hugoton Eagles were in Ulysses this past weekend for the Ron Smith Wrestling Tournament. The Eagles took ten boys to the event that included both JV and Varsity brackets. The tournament hosted 12 teams with some traveling from as far as Texas. The Eagles, whose team is youth heavy, went in Friday night looking to get a few of their key wrestlers in position for placing. At the end of the night only Pedro Ordonez locked himself in for a finals match. The rest of the Eagles had to battle out the back end of their brackets to try and salvage third place finishes.
Brian Flores grapples with his opponent during the Ulysses tournament Saturday. Brian fought his way through the bracket to a third place match.
HHS Senior Pedro Ordonez wins first in the 138 pound division and is named Cleve Currier Outstanding Wrestler at the Ron Smith Wrestling Tournament in Ulysses Saturday, December 10.
The team started Saturday by watching two of their strong young wrestlers get knocked out early. Then teammate Adan Vera went down with a knee injury, but then the boys saw the team’s only two freshmen, Rene Martin and Ethan Shopteese, step up and put themselves in third place matches along with teammates Brian Flores and David Cruz. Out of the four, only Shopteese managed to get third after beating Edward Cortez from Ulysses in the 120-pound weight class. David Cruz lost in his 285 weight class. Flores finally had a chance for redemption with Boys Ranch 220pounder Damen Garcia, after Flores suffered a double overtime loss Friday night, but unfortunately lost in another overtime bout. The Eagles’ senior leader Ordonez looked to win first against Jake Gibbs from Bushland, Tx., whom he last wrestled when both grapplers were freshmen. The match looked to be a great battle between two talented seniors with similar high school careers, but Ordonez had different plans. He came out aggressive and was able to pin
Gibbs in a minute five. Not only was Ordonez able to take first in the 138-pound weight class, but he was also voted as the tournament’s Cleve Currier Outstanding Wrestler, a big honor for these young
wrestlers who participate in the Ron Smith Tournament. As far as the Eagles as a team, they earned a sixth place finish, the best result the team has seen at this tournament in quite some time.
Pedro Ordonez masterfully overcomes his opponent in the first round, pinning him in 1:05 and winning first place!
HHS wrestler Pedro Ordonez dramatically overpowers his opponent in action Saturday. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Ethan Shopteese looks for an opening to dominate the other wrestler during his match Saturday at Ulysses. Ethan won third in his weight class.
Rene Martin plots the best way to win over his opponent at the Ron Smith tournament December 10.
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Ethan Shopteese wins over Edward Cortez of Ulysses to take third at the Ron Smith tournament this Saturday at Ulysses High School.
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CELEBRATE THE GIFT Ethan Shopteese takes down his opponent Saturday. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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Hugoton FFA members deliver the annual FFA Fruit Donation to Project Hope. Left to right are HHS FFA members David Barker, Jaxon Teeter, Conner Wells, Justin Blakeley, Ryland
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Kansas families helped with affordable housing Among the ten non-profits and public housing authorities to share approximately $1.49 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to help Kansas families obtain safe, affordable housing of their choice was Southwest Guidance Center. Southwest Guidance Center serves Meade, Haskell, Seward and Stevens Counties and it was awarded $80,000.00. Funded through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), TBRA helps income-eligible households afford rental subsidies, utility deposits and security deposits. “The awards announced will help struggling families move out of homelessness and into self-sufficiency," said Christine Reimler, HOME Division Director. "Without a home, everything is harder. This assistance will help people get back on their feet,” said Reimler. Awarded annually, TBRA grants are based on a community's housing needs, the number of households estimated to be served and the organization's experience in administering TBRA funding. Public housing authorities and non-profit organizations may apply for grants of up to $300,000.
HOME TBRA differs from other types of HOME rental housing activities in two key ways: • TBRA programs utilize HOME funds to help individual households rather than subsidizing new affordable rental projects. • TBRA assistance varies based on the size and income of the household, and the rent standard. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation is a public corporation that
finances and develops affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income residents throughout Kansas. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs on behalf of the State of Kansas. For more information about KHRC'S Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, please contact Christine Reimler at 785-217-2023 or visit their Web site at www.kshousingcorp.org.
Hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts carrying 2016 licenses in their wallets and purses are reminded current year licenses will expire December 31, 2016. The good news is, 2017 licenses can be purchased beginning December 15, 2016 and are good through the remainder of 2016 and all of 2017. Still in need of some stocking stuffers? Consider purchasing your family hunting and fishing licenses so they can enjoy another year of their favorite outdoor activities. If you buy the Youth Multi-year license, for youth 16-21, or one of the five-year hunting and fishing licenses, you can save a bundle. Really want a gift that has the “wow
factor?” Gift someone special a lifetime hunting or fishing license and give them outdoor experiences for a lifetime. Payment options are available. Visit your local license vendor, regional Kansas De-
The home of Harry and Bobbi Ferguson is all aglow with the spirit of Christmas! The light show has been entertaining the families of Hugoton for a couple of weeks now. Planning for the incredible spectacle was intense throughout the year. This Sunday, December 18,
Bobbi will welcome any and all who’d like to stop by to enjoy the lights up close. She’ll be accepting donations for her fourth “Polar Plunge”. Proceeds from the event - hosted in Garden City during Febru-
ary every year - will go toward Special Olympics of Kansas. There will be hot chocolate and candy canes for community members who help Bobbi raise money for the very worthy cause.
State licenses available December 15 partment of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism office, or go online to ksoutdoors.com to make sure you’re equipped for another year of outdoor fun. Submitted by KDWPT.
Volunteer commission urges Kansans to volunteer more
While volunteering in Kansas remains strong, the Kansas Volunteer Commission encourages more Kansans to volunteer to meet the critical needs of their neighbors and communities. The “2016 Volunteering and Civic Life in America” report, released mid-November, shows Kansas ranked seventh nationally in volunteerism. On average, one out of 35 individuals volunteer in Kansas. “We’re thrilled to see that Kansas is seventh in the nation for veteran volunteers, ninth for older adult volunteers and tenth for millennial and parent volunteers,” said Jessica Noble, executive director of the Kansas Volunteer Commission. “We are proud of the volunteer spirit in our state. We want Kansans of all ages to build upon these numbers and strive
to do more in 2017 and beyond.” The report states more than 688,000 Kansans contributed more than 76 million hours of service in 2015. Based on the Independent Sector's estimate of the average value of a volunteer hour ($23.56), the estimated value of volunteer service for Kansas is more than $1.8 billion. In addition, more than 56 percent of Kansas volunteers donate $25 or more to charity. The Kansas Volunteer Commission urges you to volunteer with your family and friends this holiday season and into the New Year. To find local volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.volunteer kansas.org/ or http://www. serve.gov/. Submitted by the Kansas Volunteer Commission.
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we rejoice in the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. His precious gifts and the goodwill of our friends and customers here in the community fill us with gratitude during this holy season. Thank you for your kind support all year, and please accept our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful Christmas.
Peace and joy to you and yours!
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Hugoton FFA members competing in the Southwest District Job Interview Contest include Megan Newlon - ninth individual, Sydney Beesley - sixth individual, Frances Gaskill, Casle Heger and Jayla Stump. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
To realize Jesus came to save us Merry Christmas May your holiday come alive with beautiful moments and memories. We really appreciate your making this past year a truly memorable one for us. Merry Christmas!
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Hugoton FFA Agriculture Communications team places second. HHS’s team members are Emma McClure, Hallie Wettstein tenth individual and Rebecca Johnson - second individual. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
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As we herald in the start of another holiday season, we’d like to spread a message of peace and goodwill to all of you. For your continued friendship we are humbly grateful.
Merry Christmas From our family to yours!
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KDA Pet Animal Advisory Board to meet The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Pet Animal Advisory Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 16. This is a regularly scheduled board meeting. The meeting will be in room 322 of the KDA office, 1320 Research Park Drive in Manhattan. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who have questions about the meeting should contact Jeff Jones, program manager of the animal facilities inspection program, at Jeff.Jones@ks.gov for more information. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.
Wranglers 4H club members hand out cookies and sing Christmas carols to Pioneer Manor
residents with a little help from Santa himself! Photo courtesy of Keri Morris.
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544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider NRCS Continues Investment in Water Conservation and Improvement in Nation’s Largest Aquifer The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced it is investing $8.1 million in the Ogallala Aquifer Initiative (OAI) to help farmers and ranchers conserve billions of gallons of water annually while strengthening agricultural operations. The Ogallala Aquifer has suffered in recent years from increased periods of drought and declining water resources and experienced a long term decline in groundwater levels, especially in southern parts of the aquifer. “The Ogallala Aquifer Initiative helps landowners
build resilience in their farms and ranches and better manage water use in this thirsty region,” said Eric B. Banks, NRCS Kansas State Conservationist. “Since 2011, NRCS has invested $89.5 million in helping more than 1,775 agricultural producers conserve water on 366,000 acres.” NRCS offers conservation planning assistance to farmers and ranchers throughout the Ogallala to help them develop and implement conservation plans, practices, and activities to reduce water use and manage water more efficiently while maintaining profitable operations. NRCS also offers financial assistance through several farm bill conservation programs to help farmers and ranchers implement new conservation
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practices and activities. NRCS supports targeted, local efforts to conserve the quality and quantity of water in nine targeted focus areas through the OAI. These projects use Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding for practices including building soil health by using cover crops and notill, which allow the soil to hold water longer and buffer roots from higher temperatures; improving the efficiency of irrigation systems; and implementing prescribed grazing to relieve pressure on stressed vegetation. Kansas has received over $1 million for the OAI and will provide an additional $100,000 from the general EQIP allocation for this effort. The Ogallala Aquifer is the largest aquifer in the United States and includes nearly all
of Nebraska and large sections of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. It is the primary water source for the High Plains region. Covering nearly 174,000 square miles, it supports the production of nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton, and cattle produced in the United States and also supplies 30 percent of all water used for irrigation. For more information visit the Kansas NRCS Web site www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. To find a service center near you, check on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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USDA Announces Applications Available for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program Since November 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been accepting applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Based on feedback from farmers, ranchers, and forestry landowners, CSP has been updated with more options to get increased payments based on new bundles of conservation practices. Also, new modeling tools have been created to show payment scenarios for various conservation practices early in the application process. Landowners still have time to submit their applications for the program. NRCS is taking CSP applications until February 3, 2017. Information about CSP, including national and state ranking questions and enhancement descriptions, is available on the Web at www.nrcs.usda.gov/csp.
Applications and program information are available in local service centers. With over 70 million acres enrolled, CSP is the nation’s largest conservation program. It pays agricultural producers and forest landowners for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat - all while maintaining active agriculture production on their land. According to Eric B. Banks, Kansas state conservationist, “This is a big deal. The CSP changes now offer greater rewards for producers who put more conservation practice on the ground.” And in speaking about the preparation for the program’s new features, Eric said, “Beside new software tools to run payment scenarios early in the application process, CSP has been redesigned to look more like other conservation programs that are familiar to farmers and ranchers. Plus, all new program information has been developed to view or download on the Web so that landowners can see all the options available for them.” For more information, visit the Kansas NRCS Web site www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. To find a service center near you, check on the Internet at offices.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth This history of Stevens County was written by Robert O. James, taken from issues of the Hugoton Herald and Hermes and magazines and a personal knowledge of same from five years residence during the early part of the settling of Stevens County in the State of Kansas. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill. J.C. Chamberlain’s time was out as county commissioner. Therefore an election must be held in the two Center precincts to elect a county commissioner. John Large and Mr. Kilgore were both nominated. If Large was elected, the south side would rule; if Kilgore was elected, the north side would rule. All westerners know what it is to have the controlling vote during county seat troubles...So
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the squabble was on. A thorough canvass was taken, and it looked as though Kilgore would be elected by two votes, but when the ballots were counted, Large was elected by four votes. By some unknown cause, two of the north side voted for Large, and Sam Wood was mad enough to fight if he dared to undertake such a job. At the first meeting of the commissioners, we had two sets of commissioners, Large and the man from the south precinct as well as Kilgore and the man from the north precinct. Charles Moore, the county clerk, was the clerk for Large and his man; the other set had to appoint a clerk, which was not regular. The courthouse was crowded with north and south siders, to see how the mixup would come out. When they adjourned at noon, the south side bunch had issued several bills and Mr. Large had signed them as county chairman of the commissioners. Before they convened, it was discovered that Kilgore had scratched Large’s name off of all the bills and put his name on them. Jim Brenen, the man who afterwards killed Sam Wood, told Large he must not permit Kilgore to do such a thing again. The first bill Large signed after noon, Kilgore took it and commenced to scratch Large’s name off, as quick as he thought, Large bounded up, grabbed a chair, and with it raised over head, said, Kilgore’s “Drop that pen!” and he did quickly too. Had he not, his head would have gotten badly bruised, and more than likely shooting would have com-
A Round of Thanks
at Christmas
At this festive time of year, we’d like to thank you for stopping here. We really do appreciate your business and your friendship! Merry Christmas from our entire team. We wish you and yours all the best.
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Celebrate The Miracle May your faith be renewed and your spirits lifted as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. With best wishes to you and yours for a truly memorable holiday season.
Merry Christmas to all our friends and family
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Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill menced. That decided which side it was. Mr. Large told me afterwards he did not know what made him act that way. June 6, 1888 - The two commissioners from the first and third districts refused to meet and convass the vote, claiming that their lives were in danger. June 22, 1888 - The commissioners met to canvass the vote, but could not agree and adjourned without declaring the result. A writ of mandamus from the State of Superior Court ordering the commissioners to meet and canvass the vote cast at the bond election of June 2. June 23, 1888 - The commissioners met to convass the vote on the bond election. Motion made by Kilgore to throw out Center Cleveland precinct. The chairman and clerk both refused to put this
motion to a vote or make a record of it on the grounds that the preceedings were entirely in conflict with their instructions of the Attorney General. The board then adjourned without declaring a result. July 14 - An indignation meeting held in Center Cleveland precinct to protest against the actions of Commissioners Kerby and Kilgore in their attempt to disfranchise the precinct in order that the bonds might be declared carried; this was the first move in the direction of organizing a farmer’s league. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Create a delicious dessert for holiday celebrations Lavish meals are a large part of holiday celebrations, with many people indulging in dinners and desserts throughout the holiday season. This is a time when many families display their best recipes, and these may include certain desserts that can be labor-intensive to make or something more fitting for a special occasion. Cheesecake is an example of a dessert that, due to the time it takes to create and the richness of the dessert itself, is not something many people eat on a regular basis. However, with a time-saving recipe, cheesecake can become a dessert prepared in little time for holiday festivities. Try “Cinnamon Caramel Cheesecake Squares” from “Pampered Chef Season’s Best, Fast, Fun & Fabulous” by Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens. Cinnamon Caramel Cheesecake Squares Makes 24 squares 2 8-ounce packages seamless crescent dough 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided Flour for dusting 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1⁄2 cup caramel topping 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Unroll one package of crescent dough into a shallow baking pan. Roll out the dough to edges. 2. Heat the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on high for 30 to 40 seconds, or until softened. Whisk until almost smooth. 3. Add the egg, vanilla and half a cup of the sugar to the bowl. Whisk until smooth. Spread over the crescent dough. 4. Lightly sprinkle the flat side of a cutting board with flour. Unroll the second package of crescent dough
When the three kings found the Christ child laying in the manger, they were filled with joy. May you experience that same feeling of wonderment this season. We extend our best wishes to you and yours.
and roll it into a 13- by 12inch rectangle. 5. Fold the dough in half from the short end; gently lift and place in the pan. Unfold and gently stretch the dough over the cream cheese layer; press the edges to seal. Cut off corners of dough hanging over and discard. 6. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, until golden brown. 7. Combine the remaining quarter cup of sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Place the caramel topping in a onecup measuring cup. 8. Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately pour the caramel topping over the cheesecake and spread to the edges of the crust. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture; let stand for ten minutes. 9. Using a utility knife, cut into 4 x 6 rows to make 24 squares. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
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May you and your loved ones enjoy a season of hope, love and joy, and may we all join together in praying for peace on earth this Christmas.
Amidst all the fun and excitement of the holiday season, let’s not forget the true meaning of Christmas: the wondrous birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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At this special time of year, we’re especially thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. Having the support of loyal customers like you is something for which we’re truly grateful. Please accept our best wishes for a wonderful holiday season.
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With a long history of serving at-risk children and families in Kansas, EmberHope is excited to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Kansas Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, to expand its Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services to Western Kansas in an effort to maintain youth in their home communities and reduce out-of-
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home placement. EmberHope has successfully provided Functional Family Therapy in Wichita and Sedgwick County since 2007 and looks forward to this expansion of services to Western Kansas. FFT is a short term intervention for youth ages eleven to eighteen who demonstrate inappropriate, risky, maladaptive, defiant and/or addictive behaviors
Delivering our best AT CHRISTMAS Here’s hoping your holiday delivers an abundance of peace and joy, topped off with a generous helping of good cheer.
and trains families to modify their communications, negotiate successfully, set rules and positively change their relationships. FFT is an in-home family based treatment for at-risk youth that targets behaviors based on the assessed risk and protective factors of each individual, his/her peers and the family. In addition the program results in lower recidivism and improved parenting skills, more healthful family interactions, youth compliance and fewer out-of-home placements. Placing children and youth in out-of-home care costs more than just dollars per day per child. Despite the best intentions of foster parents, case managers, residential providers and the courts, children in out-of-home care are likely to experience multiple placements, may have reduced or sporadic access to care and treatment, often fall behind in school, can develop or increase runaway and maladaptive be-
haviors, lose contact with their friends and community, may be at greater risk of abuse and neglect and are more likely than their peers to commit crimes and be arrested. FFT works to keep children in their home, making those families stronger and more resilient, saving not only dollars but also futures of those children, their families and their communities. In addition, to Functional Family Therapy, EmberHope also continues to provide Foster Care Services focused on recruiting, licensing and supporting foster families who are serving children in need of a safe and caring temporary home across the state. EmberHope also provides the Healthy Relationships program in Dodge City through a partnership with Children’s Alliance. Healthy Relationships provides educational and motivational information and tools for youth and their families and helps youth
begin to examine their values and responsibilities and to develop decision-making skills that allow them to achieve self-sufficiency. EmberHope also provides the STRIVE program, a life skills and transition support program to kids age 18 and older transition-
ing out of foster care throughout Western Kansas. For additional information on this release or EmberHope contact Shelley Duncan at sduncan@emberhope.org or 316-529-9127.
The moon shines brightly on a cold winter night. This beautiful scene was seen in Hugoton Monday evening.
Thank you for your loyal patronage. We look forward to serving you again next year!
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Grant has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing a wonderful job Grant!
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Iker has accepted the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We look forward to watching you grow, Iker! Give your child the gift of a lifetime love of reading: stop by the Stevens County Library to pick up a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading log!
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City
The Season’s Greatest Gift!
BETWEEN FESTIVITIES, VISIT MY SOCIAL SECURITY The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it family gatherings and familiar traditions. As you bustle about from place to place, sharing turkey dinners and catching up with loved ones, there’s one errand you can avoid — a visit to the Social Security office. Why take time out of your busy holiday schedule to visit an office when you can conduct most of your business online? At www.socialsecurity.gov, we have a variety of services available to you, all from the comfort of your home. You can apply for disability benefits or appeal a disability decision. You can also file for retirement benefits, spousal benefits, or Medicare-only benefits while enjoying leftover pumpkin pie. Our secure, easy-to-navigate website is sure to add plenty
O Come Let Us Adore Him May your holiday recall the great joy of that first Christmas in Bethlehem.
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We wish to express our appreciation to all our loyal customers for your support and patronage.
of comfort and joy to the festivities. Even if you’re currently receiving benefits, or aren’t quite ready to file, Social Security has services to bring you holiday cheer. With a my Social Security account, those receiving benefits may change their address and direct deposit information, get proof of their benefits, and request replacement documents like a Medicare card. In addition, if you aren’t currently getting benefits, you can still check your earnings record, get estimates of your future benefits, and view your Social Security Statement. In some areas, you can even request a replacement Social Security card online. Open your account today at www.socialsecurity.gov/my account. With the New Year just around the corner, it’s never too early to start planning for your future. Once you’ve conducted your business at www.socialsecurity.gov, you may want to visit www.myRA.gov. myRA is a retirement savings account
from the Department of the Treasury designed to help you put aside money for your retirement. You can invest in the fund according to your budget, putting you in control of your financial prospects. Give yourself a gift this holiday season and invest in your future.
Holidays are fun, and sometimes stressful, times. Let our online offerings reduce the holiday stress so you can focus on what’s important — your loved ones. When you need services from Social Security, start a new tradition. Go online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Merry Christmas.
We hope the spirit of the season fills your heart and home with a happiness that lasts all year.
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Did you know? According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of long-distance holiday travel is by personal vehicle. And while many people may associate holiday travel with long lines at airport check-in counters and security checkpoints, the BTS notes just five to six percent of holiday trips are taken by air. The remaining two to three percent are taken by bus, train, ship or another mode of transportation. The average long-distance holiday trip for the Christmas/New
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Merry Christmas
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Leland and Janet Lissolo celebrate 55 years of marriage Leland Lissolo and Janet Dones were married December 17, 1961 in Fort Morgan, Co. They made their first home in Weldona, Co. where they had two children, Todd and Tina. They moved to Gordon, Ne. in the spring of 1978 and then relocated to the wonderful community of Hugoton in 2002. Throughout their years of marriage Leland has made his living by successfully farming many different kinds crops; the most recent was potatoes. He has raised some cattle, done some custom farming and harvesting and he also sold Valley Irrigation Systems for a number of years.
Year’s holiday is 275 miles, which is slightly longer than the average long-distance trip during the rest of the year, indicating many travelers are willing to travel farther for the holiday season than they might be during the rest of the year. In addition, when traveling long distances for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, travelers spend roughly four nights away from home on average. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
May the coming year bring peace, joy and enlightenment to you and those you cherish. For all the joy you’ve brought us, we will always be grateful.
For over 30 years, Janet worked as a cosmetologist and later she owned and worked in a flower shop creating beautiful floral designs. Their family has grown to include their children's spouses, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They are celebrating their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary December 17, 2016. If you would like to help them celebrate their 55 years together, please send a card to them at 501 S. Washington Street, Hugoton Ks. 67951.
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Ten little-known Christmas tree facts One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees can be seen in private homes, public spaces and many prominent locations beginning each December. Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, and families may prefer certain types of trees,
including aromas, needle types and fullness. Christmas trees have a diverse history. The following are some facts about Christmas trees holiday celebrants may or may not be familiar with. • Many harvested Christmas trees do not grow in the wild,
Wishing you good spirits and much cheer during this festive time of year. Thanks for dropping in!
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” ~ Luke 2:10-12
May the miracle of his birth fill your heart with light at Christmas time and all year. Rejoice!
but are raised on farms. Christmas trees are an agricultural product. • Roughly one million acres are dedicated to tree farming. • Approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. • The top Christmas treeproducing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. • It can take as many as 15 years for a tree to grow to the typical height required of a Christmas tree. • Every state in the United States grows Christmas trees. • Germans are credited with
bringing the first Christmas trees into the home and decorating them in the spirit of Christmas. The first recorded reference to the Christmas tree dates back to the sixteenth century. • Tree farms are beneficial to the environment because they reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and help counter global warming. • The most common Christmas tree species are balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, Noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. • Christmas trees can be recycled into mulch. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
lelelelel Dear Santa, I want a 5 night of Freddy. Love, Aiden lelelelel Dear Santa, Even though I am still in trouble, I still want a phone. Other than, I want a drone or a traxis rc car. Or money. And the last thing I want is an underarmour sweatshirt. And shotgun shells. Thanks for what I get, I know I’m asking for alot. Thanks for whatever I get. Sinserly, Daycen lelelelel Dear Santa, Hi My name is brinlee Iam 5 and I want a Barbie bed set and a surprise. I love you From Brinlee lelelelel Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Aislee I am 8 years old. I am is 2nd grade. I want a kittin and a netendoe 3DS, a hachimal and a sparkley backpack that has a A on it and Jetts by Razer, and a barby bed and a life in the dremehouse. that is all I want for today. And a lot of superises. Merry Christmas Santa! Love Aislee lelelelel
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want some sort of CO2 airgun and maybe some protection. That way Dace and I could actually reenact little wars. Tylan lelelelel
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This holiday season, we’d like to acknowledge all the folks who’ve been so good to us this year, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. For your generous support, we are deeply grateful.
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From our family to yours, go our warmest wishes for a blessed and happy holiday. We hope it’s filled with friends, family, joy, laughter and every little thing that makes the Christmas season special.
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Cowboy Christmas His poor old bones were in protest So the Cowboy stopped to take a rest. He’s been on the trail quite some time. Weary and covered with traildust grime. With his horse tended he made camp. The weather was cool and a little damp. He put on coffee and a cowboy stew, then test and sampled that hot ol’ brew. He leaned back and looked to the sky. Past years remembered brought a sigh. ‘Twas Christmas time his Ma loved so. But, that was oh so long ago.
It hit him like a lightning bolt. He sat upright with quite a jolt. To the top of a hill he would climb, Just because it was Christmas time. Not one tree did the Cowpoke find. So he climberd down, one thought in mind... With no one there but him to see He’d use a cactus for his tree. He placed with gentle loving care. The prized possessions he had there. “ ‘Tweren’t much,” he thought, as he looked on, “but all a man needs to get along.” Upon each side he hung a spur. Then added a small piece of fur. The tin can star shined like new. His tobacco pouch hung there too! Pa’s pocket watch, scratched and worn Helped decorate one cactus thorn Ma’s old Bible rested easily on his blanket beneath the tree. There was rope and reins placed just so along with his bandanna bow. “It needs a top,” he thought as he sat. Then grinned and added his battered old hat As the Cowboy kneeled to pray that night, Angels smiled at the glorious sight... The Heavens opened for all to see that old Cowpoke and his cactus tree.
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It is well worth a trip around town to check out the beautiful light displays. This house can be
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Tips for stress free holiday travel with your pet There are many things that can be stressful about hitting the road for the holidays. However, traveling with pets doesn't have to be one of them. If you're like most people, you hate leaving your furry kids behind, and (provided that your pet is a good traveler) you really don't have to. With the right preparations, taking your pets along is not only easy, but way more fun than going it alone! Here are some tried-andtrue tips for traveling with pets for the holidays. Should Your Pet Travel? This is the first thing to consider, as your pet's safety and comfort are always paramount. If your pet is sick or injured, has a nervous temperament, or has any condition that will make traveling uncomfortable, it's best to leave him at home with a trusted caretaker this holiday season. If you will be flying, there are circumstances under which you may have to leave your pet at home, even if he is healthy and adaptable. According to USDA regulations, your pet has to be at least eight weeks old and fully weaned for at least five days in order to travel by air. In addition, pets with flat, "snub noses," like Persian cats, pugs and bulldogs - are more susceptible to breathing problems, and flying can put their health at risk. Some airlines will not even allow these types of pets on commercial flights. To ensure that your pet is in tip-top shape for travel, bring him in for a quick checkup before you head out. You should also make sure that he is up to date with all of his vaccinations. If you will be traveling by plane or driving out of state, have your vet issue you a certificate of good health and ra-
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bies vaccination certificate. Many states (and Canada) require these documents, as do many airlines. What to Pack Here is a master list of a few must-bring items that can make all the difference during a trip: Ample food and water This may sound obvious, but it's easy to underestimate how much food and water your pet will need. Bring enough food for the whole trip; your pet's specific brand or type of food may not be readily available everywhere, and it isn't a good idea to introduce your pet to a new brand of food while traveling. Make sure your pet has frequent access to fresh water. Travel food and water bowls The collapsible kind are recommended - they are highly portable and don't take up a ton of space. Bedding. If possible, bring bedding he uses at home. The familiar smell and feel will make him more comfortable. Favorite toys. An entertained pet makes a happy travel companion! Grooming supplies Pets find as many (or more) ways to get dirty on the road as at home! Medical necessities Bring a first aid kit, as well as any medicines your pet may be taking, and your vet's contact information. Tips for Traveling by Car Before your trip Choose the right pet vehicle safety device wisely, and familiarize your pet with it You take great care to secure your human family members in the car; you should do the same for your pets. A simple pet safety device, such as a vehicle pet barrier, a pet seat belt, pet car seat, or a travel crate can keep you both safe, and give you peace of mind. You should choose a device that's right for your car, your trip,
and the size and temperament of your pet. It's essential to ensure that your pet is comfortable with the safety device. The best way to do this is to acclimate him to it slowly over time. Get a temporary ID In addition to your pet's regular ID tag (and microchip), it is strongly recommended that you get a temporary tag for your pet before you travel. Include relevant contact information like your cell phone number and the address where you will be staying. A current photo of your pet is also helpful to have on hand. Plan for potty breaks and exercise Give yourself a time cushion for frequent pit stops, both for potty breaks, and for letting your pet stretch his legs. On the Road Heads inside windows, please! It's true that pets love to stick their heads out of car windows. But this is a dangerous practice. Your pet could easily become injured, or worse. Limit Food Intake You should limit how much you feed your pet on the road. Also, avoid sharing your fast food lunch with him, no matter how much he begs. Travel can upset a pet's stomach, and excess food can make things worse. Never leave your pet alone in the car Leaving your pet alone in the car can subject him to dangerous temperature fluctuations. You also run the risk of him running off (if your window is down), or even being stolen. Stay calm Your pet can sense your energy. Staying calm and rolling with the punches traffic jams and all - will help your dog stay calm, and ensure that you both have a relaxed road trip.
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We had a great turn out for our dance Saturday night! Thanks to everyone for their support! Thank you to Hansen Mueller for their sponsorship! Please join us to ring in the New Year at our New Year’s Eve dance. The dance is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Please bring a potluck. Bob Walter is play live country music. Hugoton Senior Center will be closed Monday, December 26, 2016, and Monday, January 2, 2017. Just a reminder – those of you who are on Facebook, please “Like” our page “Hugoton Senior Activity Center”. You’ll find the monthly menu, photos and other posts. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases,
Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Dec. 15.................. Swiss Steak Dec. 16................Ham & Beans Dec. 19...........................Brisket Dec. 20 ..........Smothered Steak Dec. 21.....................Sloppy Joe Dec. 22............................... Fish Activities Thursday, December 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, December 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, December 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.
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Did you know? Those looking to rein in their spending may want to take inventory of their dining habits. The budgeting resource The Simple Dollar says the average American eats roughly 4.2 commercially prepared meals per week. This equates to around 18 meals eaten outside of the home in a given month. That can cost diners roughly $232
dollars per month or more. Budget-conscious diners looking to curtail their spending can be pickier about when they choose to dine out. Simply eating at home a few more times per month can add up to considerable savings. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Healthy Holiday Giving The holidays are always a perfect excuse to "indulge" but this year consider finding ways to shower your loved ones with healthy holiday gifts. Don’t wait for January to start that plan of eating and cooking healthier, make it a part of your holidays. Home-made food and cooking ingredients are sure to please almost everyone on your list. Fruit and Vegetable Basket: Give a colorful selection of fruits and vegetables, keeping them at optimum quality by assembling the basket shortly before giving it. Many grocery stores will help put one together for you. Here are a few items you could include: green and red grapes; apples; oranges; grapefruits; lemons; limes; bananas; kiwi; strawberries; tomatoes; peppers (red, orange, green and yellow); broccoli; zucchini and onions. Healthy Snack Jar: Select a clear, covered container and fill it with packages of healthy snacks such as: little boxes of raisins; non-fat snack bars; trail mix; 100calorie packs of various crackers; dried fruit; baked chips and pretzels. These snacks are low in fat and sugar but may provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. The see-through container makes it easy to tell when it´s time to refill. This is a great gift for those families on the run who spend lots of windshield time, or that person who travels for work and snacks a lot in the vehicle. "Gift Certificate" for Food From Your Kitchen: Give a home-made "gift certificate" for fresh, healthy foods from your kitchen. You might promise to cook a complete meal for six people or to bake one fresh loaf of bread per month for the next year.
This could be a great idea for new parents, an older adult who lives alone, or that busy family who relies on fast food when there are lots of kids’ activities. Assortment of Herbs and Spices: Buy several small containers of seasonings to add new zest and taste to foods otherwise flavored by salt, sugar and fat. Add a few less common herbs and spices for your family and friends to try, also. Be sure to use containers that will keep spices dry and tightly sealed to retain freshness. No-Salt Seasonings: Health-conscious cooks, and especially those with high blood pressure, appreciate no-salt seasonings that help in lowering overall sodium intake. Spices and herbs that are effective in replacing the taste of salt include: black pepper; minced garlic or garlic powder; minced onion or onion powder; dill seeds; basil; oregano; parsley; cumin; curry powder; ginger and coriander. Avoid garlic salt and onion salt. Sweet-Tasting Spices: These spices reduce or eliminate the need for sugar in foods: cinnamon; allspice; cloves; anise; nutmeg; ginger; cardamom and mace. Cutting back on dietary sugar benefits everyone, especially diabetics. Seasonings That Cut the Fat: Herbs and spices contain very few calories compared to gravies, sauces, batters, breadings and fried foods. In fact, removing a tablespoon of fat from food also removes 100 calories and about 10 grams of fat. Cutting out 100 calories from the diet every day could represent a ten-pound weight loss in a year! Cookbook or a Subscription to a Cooking Magazine:
Choose a cookbook with healthful recipes that are lower in sugar, fat and calories. Other options include a cookbook that has only a few ingredients or one with recipes for quick meals. If a person enjoys receiving new recipe ideas throughout the year, give a subscription to a cooking magazine.
Round up the whole family and take a Christmas tour of the town. The Hugoton and Moscow communities have
outdone themselves this year. Colorful displays bring out the
We value your business and hope that all your dreams come true this holiday season and beyond. Thanks!
Christmas spirit and delight the kiddos.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and to all a Goodnight!
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This beautiful nativity scene is displayed along Jayhawk Avenue. It portrays the true spirit of Christmas.
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Anything is possible during this magical season, just as everything is possible with the help of friends and neighbors like you! For helping our dreams take wing, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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At the Birth of Our Savior As we recall the Miracle that took place so long ago, we give thanks to the Lord for the many blessing we enjoy, incuding the gift of your friendship, Merry Christmas!
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browsing the Mistletoe Market Craft Show Saturday morning.
The Christmas shoppers were offered beauty aids for themselves or those on their lists and
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May you and your loved ones rejoice in the miracle of this holy season and may this year hold the birth of new blessings and the promise of lasting peace.
Of course it isn’t all about the shopping - there were lots of friends to catch up with also.
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Happy 12th Anniversary Beautiful hand crafted items as well as homemade jellies and baked delicacies adorn all the tables in colorful enticement.
...And Good Will To Our Neighbors And Friends At Christmas To all our friends both far and near, We wish a very bright Christmas and a happy New Year. For one thing that we know is true, Is it wouldn’t be merry without all of you!
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Oh no! The Mistletoe Market Craft Show is not only for adults, it’s fun for young and old alike! If you missed it - you missed a good time.
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Santa’s reindeer are on the loose in Hugoton! You might find them at the Trujillo home on
Sixth Street, along with a sign wishing Feliz Navidad to the whole community!
KDWPT investigates mountain lion reports
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism biologists have been busy investigating a flurry of mountain lion reports lately. Three more mountain lion reports were confirmed in Kansas recently, bringing the total number of confirmed sightings for the year to four. A hunter recently checked his trail camera at Fort Riley to find a photo of a mountain lion taken November 9. November 20. About 55 miles away, another hunter’s trail camera in Shawnee County snapped several photos of a mountain lion passing by at around 1:00 a.m. Four days later and about 20 miles away, a couple of young raccoon hunters in Wabaunsee County were hunting with a single hound when it bayed “treed.” They were quite surprised when they shined their lights into the tree and found a mountain lion staring back at
them. They had the presence of mind to take some video and snap a few photos for evidence, and even called a few friends and family out to see the lion for themselves. Biologists later visited the site and were able to recover a few hairs from the tree limbs. It is uncertain at this time whether sufficient material was present for DNA extraction, but if so, it can help biologists determine the animal’s sex, where it came from, where it has been, and where it may end up. It is uncertain whether these recent confirmations are the result of a single or multiple cats. Young male mountain lions can wander great distances in search of a home range, and the proximity and timing of these latest sightings indicate a single lion is a possibility, but this is not a certainty. An additional sighting is still being investigated, and if con-
firmed, Kansas may have a record year for mountain lion sightings. Since 2007, when the first mountain lion was confirmed in Kansas, 18 more have been added to the total. Most are presumed to be transient young male lions displaced from states north or west of Kansas. Consistent with this theory, the presence of arm barring on several of these recent confirmations is an indicator of a young (less than three year old) lion. A resident population, as indicated by the presence of kittens, adult females, or repeated documentations in the same vicinity, has not been observed nor confirmed. Visit KSOutdoors.com > Wildlife & Nature > Wildlife Sightings for more information.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope - it’s just Rudolph, watching over this yard on Van Buren Street. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for his giant, shiny red nose - you can’t miss it!
Derek Slaymaker, Braden Bohl, Cesar Gamboa, Jacob Kimble and Austin Nordyke. * "Stim Support" - A small box that children with ADHD or autism can play with to help them focus. Team members: Hayden Schrag, Natalie Ashbrook, Jacob Griffin and Talitha Wilson. * "d-Safe" - An electronic box with a breathalyzer that will return car keys only if someone is below the legal limit for blood-alcohol levels. Team members: Natalie Dutton, Azby Alshemeri, Zachary Bacon, Joseph Grondin and Abigail Richardson. * "Snail-shell Camper" - An ultra-lightweight camping shell that hooks onto a bicycle. Team members: James Sizemore, Kristian Buan, Michael Lee and Raistlin Welker. The challenge is organized from two courses: the new In-
troduction to Technology & Innovation freshman seminar general education course and Engineering 101 Introduction to Engineering course. Cross-disciplinary student team members are first-year freshmen and transfer students from majors all across campus, including four sport management majors, one pre-dance major, one chemistry major, and six liberal arts and sciences undecided majors. Each of the five winners will be provided up to $1,200 in investment capital to pursue their ventures during their second semester. Additionally, students on the five winning teams will be awarded a $1,000 Koch Innovation Challenge scholarship for their second semester. Each winning team will be paired with a faculty innovation mentor.
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you have your tree up and $1.00 if you do not. For Key Polish, Retta Eiland shared the activity of matching the Christmas custom with its country of origin. Eudon Dutton got the most right. Dot Leiker, secretary, read the minutes of the November meeting. Minutes were approved. Correspondence was read from Jennifer Beesley, Janie Shelden, Dona Mathews, and International. Diane Finn's name was drawn for a medical bracelet, Winnie Hagenah's name was drawn for a cute reindeer sink scrubber holder, Retta Eiland's name was drawn for a cute snowman sink scrubber holder, and Alice Conner's name was drawn for a hooded blanket. Teresa Smith gave everyone a colorful candy cane. Business meeting was adjourned. The program was presented by Linda Harlow entitled Painting for Fun! Each member and guest had a lot of fun creating either a snowman or nativity scene. Hostesses for the meeting were Diane Finn and Sue Meek. Everyone enjoyed cherry cheesecake pie or blueberry cheesecake pie, sparkling grape drink, coffee and chocolate covered pretzels. Everyone was given a Santa or Snowman tree ornament and snowflake ornament to take home. Members present were Tracy Brecheisen, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Diane Finn, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Teresa Smith, and one guest Corinna Carrillo. Next meeting will be Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Merry Christmas Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men —Luke 2:14 With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family all the blessings of this holy season.
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The contest, for first through twelfth grade students, ends December 16, 2016. Winners will be announced as part of the state’s 156th birthday commemoration at the Kansas State Capitol January 27, 2017. Twelve first place and 12 second place prizes will be awarded. First place prizes
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are iPads; second place prizes are Kindles. For more information and a complete list of contest rules, visit happybirthdayks.org. The contest is sponsored by the Kansas legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society. Submitted by the Kansas Historical Society.
Season’s Greetings Although everyone here is going full-steam to get ready for the best holiday season ever, we’d like to stop and express our gratitude to each and every one of you.
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Beta Sigma members exhorted to “Be Like Santa Claus” at meeting
The December meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma took place at the High School Art Room in Elkhart Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. President Teresa Smith called the meeting to order. Roll was answered by nine members and one guest with 'Favorite Cookie Recipe'. Members brought a dozen of their favorite cookie and a copy of the recipe. Everyone took home a container of cookies. For the devotional, Winnie Hagenah presented "Be Like Santa Claus". For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give 50 cents if
Five teams of students from Wichita State won the university's inaugural Koch Innovation Challenge. The annual competition, Saturday, December 3, supports the College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork among students. The goal is to begin preparing students the moment they join WSU to become real world-ready graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset. The winning projects / teams are: * "Picture This!" - a magnetic Polaroid-like photography prop. Team members: Caroline Childs, Connor Egan, Liam Huckaby and Julie Sok. * "Out Cold" - a customizable pillow with air chambers that helps reduce sleep discomfort. Team members:
First grader Asher Cook of Olathe loves taking pictures. His photograph of a beautiful field of wildflowers received first place in last year’s Happy Birthday, Kansas! student photo contest. He won an iPad for his work. Asher’s was one of approximately 250 contest entries and he was one of 24 students to receive awards. For the third year, students will have the opportunity to photograph activities that inspire them and enter that work in the Happy Birthday, Kansas! photo contest. This year’s theme is Making a Difference in Your Kansas Community. L. W. Halbe was an early twentieth century student who made a similar impact in his community. With a small box camera, the 15-year-old captured photos of Dorrance and left a remarkable pictorial history, which is preserved at the Kansas Historical Society. Today’s young photographers are encouraged to make similar contributions to provide a permanent record of the activities they find important.
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Moscow News by Judy Hickert
Thursday, December 15 Junior High & High School Basketball at Deerfield, 4:00 Monday, December 19 Grade School Music Program, 7:00 Tuesday, December 20
End of the Second Quarter/First Semester Wednesday, December 21 NO SCHOOL – Teachers’ Inservice December 22 - January 3 NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS BREAK
Team Kids present “The New Star” Sunday morning The Moscow Fellowship Baptist Church Team Kids will present a Christmas program “The New Star” at Sunday morning service December 18 at 10:45 a.m. They have been working very hard on the 45 minute play which includes singing. All of the area is invited to come enjoy their Christmas play.
Nathaniel and Krissann Roland’s garage is spectacular with the American flag in lights
covering the entire roof. Their home is beautifully lit in blue lights.
Aiden and David draw winning Soil Conservation posters Fifth grade students Aiden Miramontes and David Lahey each had winning posters in the Soil Conservation Poster contest sponsored by the U.S.
Soil Conservation Service. Aiden placed second and David's poster placed third. Valarie Thompson is the Moscow fifth grade teacher.
Several homes in Moscow have beautiful lighting and decorations. It is well worth driving around town to view the bright lights, colorful yard ornaments and creative displays for the Christmas season.
Christmas Cantata will be Sunday evening
Wishing you and yours every happiness during this festive season. We appreciate your trust in us and thank you for your kind support.
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Moscow fifth graders David Lahey and Aiden Miramontes win second and third respectively in the Soil Conservation Poster Contest!
Make plans to attend the Christmas Cantata at the Moscow United Methodist Church Sunday evening, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to come to the covered dish supper with wrapped dessert at 6:00 p.m. and stay for the annual Cantata “Bethlehem’s Child”.
Thanks For Dropping In! A very large number of people came to eat the great food the Moscow men served Monday.
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We couldn’t ask for better friends and customers than all of you, and we wish you the best at Christmastime and always! Thanks for making our year so enjoyable with your visits. Your patronage and friendship mean a lot to us, and we owe our success to great neighbors like you. May this holiday season deliver everything on your wish list and more.
Morning, evening or in-between, we’re always happy to see you and look forward to serving you again next year. With best wishes for a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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The local Moscow men serve pancakes, bacon, eggs and biscuits and gravy at the annual Pancake Supper Monday evening. The money donated is used to purchase the candy, fruit and nuts given out by Santa at the Moscow Grade School Christmas Program.
From our family to yours, Best Wishes for a Very Merry Christmas!
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Grade School Christmas program is Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Moscow Grade School Christmas Program will be Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. This is always such a fun event, with all of the children
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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We thank you for choosing us and wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!
The Thursday Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center December 8. Donita Graham was the hostess. Lowell Stanley and Jan Black tied for the high score.
Baptist Church enjoys monthly party The Fellowship Baptist Church group had their monthly carry- in supper and card party Saturday evening, December 10. Pitch was played with Cheryl Feese taking women’s high score and Cherie Freed women’s low. Tim Freed had the low men’s score and Earl Feese took men’s high. The next get together will be January 14.
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The Hugoton Hermes
December 15, 2016
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Consumer Corner by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
These fun loving polar bears were spotted at 603 Washington, enjoying the festive holiday season.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 5.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.02 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.21 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 24.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 9.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 4.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 20.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices December 12 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.78 per gallon in 2015, $2.40 per gallon in 2014, $2.96 per gallon in 2013, $3.15 per gallon in 2012 and $3.13 per gallon in 2011. Hugoton Gas Prices Tuesday, December 13 Thrifty King - $2.07
Toot n Totum - $2.07 Kangaroo Express - $2.07 Brown-Dupree - $2.12 Eagle’s Landing - $2.07 “Retail gasoline prices across the country appear to have hit a plateau and that's not surprising given the mix of potentially upward and downward forces working simultaneously on crude oil prices," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "On one hand we have the news that OPEC issued over the weekend; that a group of non-OPEC oil producers led by Russia have agreed to collectively cut 2017 production by 600,000 barrels..." said Laskoski. "But on the other hand the promises for next year do little to change the robust global supply we have today. OPEC's November output rose 370,000 bpd to 34.19 million bpd, a record high. Reuters reported that Russian oil production for November also set a new record. Nobody's saying anyone will cheat on the agreement but old habits are hard to break," he noted. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.
Season of giving is also season for scams Helping others is as much a part of the holiday season as decorating our homes, eating great food and singing Christmas carols. Many wonderful organizations conduct special fund-raising drives during the holidays to provide support for those in need. Unfortunately, scam artists too often take advantage of the giving spirit of the holidays to find ways to get your generous donations into their pockets instead of a worthy cause. Make sure your donations go to support authentic charitable organizations by making a plan before you give. Here are some tips to help you make those plans: • Control your donations. Instead of waiting for a solicitation to come by phone, mail or email, decide ahead of time what organizations you want to support and contact them directly. • Support local, established charities. While there are many large, international organizations that do great work, your donations can often have a greater impact when they support a cause close to your community, where you can see the results of your donations. • Do your homework. Research the organizations you are considering supporting. Find out how much of your donation goes to support the charitable work of the organ-
ization and how much goes to fundraising and overhead expenses. • Make sure the charity is properly registered to solicit donations in Kansas. Most charities soliciting in Kansas are required to register with the Secretary of State’s office. You can check to see if the charity is registered by visiting www.kscharitycheck.org. Please note, many religious organizations are not required to register. • Ask if your donation is tax deductible. Not all donations to charities are tax deductible. You can check a charity’s status with the IRS at www.irs.gov. When in doubt, double-check with your tax preparer before assuming a donation will be tax deductible. • Document your donation. Make the donation by credit card or check – not cash. If you pay by check, make the check payable directly to the organization, not to the fundraiser soliciting the donation. Ask for a receipt to show the amount of the donation and if you specified your donation toward a specific project. If you suspect a charity scam or fraud, you can file a complaint with our Consumer Protection Division online at www.InYourCorner Kansas.org or by calling (800) 432-2310. You can also visit our Web site for more safe giving tips to help you stay safe this holiday season.
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Barb’s Den Barbara and Dennis Campbell The Reason for the Season is shown with this nativity scene displayed along Jayhawk Avenue. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
May you find inspiration in the miracle of Christmas, and may peace and joy reside with you throughout this holy season and beyond.
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“Home for the Holidays” tallies 60+ years on Christmas playlists Christmas carols and festive songs help make the holidays complete by setting the mood for the festivities to come. Songs resonate differently with people during the holiday season. For example, some celebrants find certain holiday tunes or lyrics especially poignant. Those who might be missing home or planning on visiting friends and relatives who live far away during the holiday season often find the words to “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” are an accurate portrayal of the sentiments of holiday traveling. Composed by Robert Allen, with lyrics by Al Stillman, “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” was published in 1954. The bestknown recordings of the song are by Perry Como, who recorded it twice - once in 1954 and then again in 1959 with a different musical arrangement. The first version reached #8 on the Billboard magazine chart in the United States. The Carpenters recorded another popular version of the song for their 1984 album, “An Old-
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December 15, 2016
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Students of Sherry Kelling show their skills There were songs in the air Sunday, December 11 at the Rolla UMC as the piano students of Sherry Kelling gathered to show their newly acquired skills as pianists. Mrs. Kelling played duets
with Monte Fosdick and Paige Claassen. Allyson Norton and Deserae Schwindt
teamed up for a duet for “Ukranian Bell Carol.” The music was delightful to the
parents and spectators in the crowd. It was a wonderful program.
Quilters donate projects to foster kids Rachel Dunn and Myrna Barnes pose with the fruits of their labors.
Rachel and Myrna’s colorful quilts are made with love for foster children to enjoy and make their own.
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Here’s hoping your holiday season is packed with good times, good friends and happy surprises. We wish you all the best at Christmastime and all year.
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Happy Holidays From Our Entire Team!
A tradition started many years ago by Darline Clinesmith has continued to exist for Rolla and Elkhart quilters, though the number of quilters has dwindled to just a few this year. The Southwest Kansas Foster care system reached out to senior citizens several years ago, asking for help in making quilts that could be given to the hundreds of foster children in the state as Christmas presents, so that the children would have a warm blanket made with lots of love. Darline took this on as a pet project and enlisted several area quilters to help her, along with the Prairie Point Quilt Guild in Elkhart. The tradition had continued, long past Darline’s death and this year Rachel Dunn made and collected 20 quilts for the foster children and the Prairie Point Guild with Myrna Barnes leadership made 21 quilts and two pillowcases. The two posed at the Rolla Senior Center, where Myrna stopped by to take all the quilts to Liberal for delivery. The quilts are very much appreciated and loved by every one of the children. May God bless the hands that made the quilts and the ones who will receive the quilts.
Standing back left to right are Deserae Schwindt, Allyson Norton, Sherry Kelling and Paige Claassen; front are Kenny Fosdick,
The Rolla Boy Scouts continue to make a difference in the Rolla community. The scouts went door to door and gathered food for Rolla Hope to help make Christmas a little brighter for some of the citizens of Rolla. They also took new and gently used toys to use for Christmas. ‘Tis the season for giving and the Boy Scouts have done just that!
Monte Fosdick, Geminis Hernandez, Genesis Hernandez and Isabella Bowers.
Kenneth Fosdick, Monte Fosdick, Brayden Stewart and Robert Fosdick pose with their food drive bounty. Photo courtesy of Trina Fosdick.
Rolla history from David Stout
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When my Aunt Donna moved to Sylvia during the summer of 1940, she was almost nine years old, far too young to be dating anyone, but later when old enough, she would date a Sylvia boy who lived on the wrong side of the tracks. Like Aunt Donna’s father, brother, and sister, this young man, seven years her senior, had been born in Plevna, just six miles to the east of Sylvia. He was just a boy in the Sylvia High School at the time of their move, but let’s allow my Aunt Donna to introduce you to this boy she would marry in another nine years, Evaristo Saavedra, or Everett Sallabedra, the Anglicized name as he was known by then, a boy whose father, like Aunt Donna’s father, worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. “A few Mexican families came and went as railway maintenance required, and as the Sallabedra boys grew into their teens, they worked part-time with their father. This was now the beginning of the 1940’s, and after World War II broke out, the railroad bustled with activity as freight trains sped by carrying their cargos of cannons, tanks, and other military weapons. Troop trains came through town regularly, and on occasion they would stop to refuel with coal and water. “In the days to come after Sylvia received the shocking news of the Pearl Harbor attack via a few telephone calls, schools were recessed, and the townsfolk gathered to watch our men in uniform exercise and perform their close-order drills under the gruff and staccato commands of their platoon commanders. Addresses were exchanged and the soldiers often passed their medals and arm patches out the train window to a pretty girl before final de-
parture. “Passenger trains stopped frequently at this small town. One important passenger would be the new female teacher who had been commissioned to teach several subjects at Sylvia High School. “In those days, teachers were granted much authority and allowed to mete out their own choice of punishments to mischievous students. The town would open their homes to the teachers, providing room and board for a nominal fee. The boarding arrangement afforded closeness between teacher, parent and student and, coupled with a parent’s position on the school board, proved an influential assurance of the student’s scholastic grades. “The depot bustled with activity when a passenger train announced its arrival by the tooting of its whistle and the anxious teacher stepped down to the cobblestone platform. Miss Winnegar was accorded a warm welcome by the hosting parents, Clyde and Clara Shipley while their daughter, Ida Mae, waited nervously to be introduced to the new house guest. In addition to her own private bedroom, Miss Winnegar was also given the privilege of the use of the rest of the house like a member of the family. She commanded respect and admiration and she was astute, Protestant, and white. “White middle-class Protestant prejudices were a common fact of life in this place, in this time. No Negro resided in Sylvia, and if they had tried, they would have been ostracized. Poor white trash on the north side of town was not accepted as equal to the more affluent in the south. Catholics - had they been known to claim the faith - were ridiculed. And
the Mexicans were treated about the same as the poor white trash. “By now, the only Mexicans residing in Sylvia who attended school were the Sallabedra boys. Though they had enjoyed freedom in social life, being a popular asset to the basketball team, it was an accepted fact that they would never date a white girl, or be invited to any parties. “All through high school, Everett and Ida Mae continued achieving the highest scores in their classes. Toward the end of their senior year in 1942, Everett knew that his score was higher than Ida Mae’s even with his continuance in helping her through final exams, allowing her to peek over his shoulder to complete her test answers correctly. “However, Sylvia could
Everett Sallabedra poses for his graduation picture from Sylvia High School in Sylvia in May 1942. simply not have a Mexican become Valedictorian, and so Ida Mae received the award. Even listing the names of the sixteen graduates, Everett’s name was at the bottom of the un-alphabetized listing.”
JOY TO THE WORLD! (And, especially to all of you for your generous support) Merry Christmas!
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The Hugoton Hermes
Rolla Skating Rink opens for winter season What do area kids do for fun in the winter, you ask? Well, the Rolla Skating Rink has opened for the winter season. Skating is free to all USD 217 patrons during normal hours. There is a nominal fee for out of district residents. A full concession stand is available, too. The Rink is available for party rentals by calling 620-8355060 or 620-655-7593. Check the Rolla Recreation Skating Rink for their Christmas Vacation hours. See you at the rink!
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Rolla’s skaters pose during opening week of the Rolla Skating Rink. Photo
courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
Come to Santa Day Friday at the old gym Thursday, December 15 K-12 Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 16 Santa Day at 12:30 p.m. End of First Semester  School in Session December 19-30 NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK December 24-28 KSHSAA NON-PRACTICE DAYS
December 15, 2016
Santa Day will be Friday, December 16 in the old gym, beginning at 12:15 p.m. School buses will run regular routes in the morning to pick up students. School will be in regular session in the morning (except preschool), but will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. to go to the old gym for Santa Day. Any student who lets their driver know they will be riding the bus home will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. to ride the bus home; however, the school is not taking students home just so
they can come back for the festivities. Only those students’ who do not plan to attend for Santa Day will ride home on the bus. The Hay Scramble is part of the annual festivities and parents need to make the decision as to whether their child can participate or not. If your child has serious allergies or asthma, please come prepared to treat them if there is a reaction to the dust or hay. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 p.m. Barrel train rides take place
at 12:30 p.m. The high school band will play at 12:45 p.m. Senior citizen coins will be handed out at 1:00 p.m. and the drawings are slated to begin about 1:30 p.m. “We wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Rolla U.S.D. 217,” says Kim Mauk, superintendent. Come out and enjoy the fun day! It should be a nice warm day, perfect for these activities.
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VFW selects Rolla winners for district level Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars holds two essay contests for our youth, they are “Patriots Pen” and “Voice of Democracy”. The Patriots Pen is for sixth through eighth grades and Voice of Democracy is for ninth through twelfth grades. Each year the VFW Commander in Chief selects the topic for each contest. This year’s theme was “The America I Believe In”. The theme gets publicized in June and the essays are due at the Post level for judging around the first of
November. Once the Post picks its winner they go on to District for judging then to State. Different amounts of money are won at each level. This year Rolla Junior High had a district winner. VFW Post 3166 in Liberal picked Monte Fosdick, Audra Langley and Lena Martens as equals and will get $50 at the annual awards banquet in March at the VFW Post. Lena Martens was picked as the Seventh District winner and will receive $150 from the District. If Lena gets in the
Merry Christmas
Our Best Wishes In the spirit of the holiday, it’s only fitting that we say how truly grateful we are to be a part of this fine community.
Your support this year has given us much cause for celebration, and we thank you. We hope your holiday is simply spectacular!
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Top Three at the State level she will get an expense paid trip to the Department of Kansas Mid Winter VFW Convention in Junction City in January for a chance of a top prize of $250. The other winners are Allie Ann Seltman from LaCrosse and Jennifer
Joyous Noel Pictured left to right are Monte Fosdick, James Langley, Audra Langley and Lena Martens. Photo courtesy of James Langley.
Kori Hall qualifies for bachelor degree Kori Hall was among the 366 students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford to complete requirements for either associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees after the 2016 fall semester. Kori completed her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences These students had the opportunity to participate in the 2016 SWOSU graduation ceremony or go through convocation exercises in 2017
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Christmas program is Thursday night The Rolla Music department will present their annual Christmas program Thursday, December 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Sam Eiland, director, always puts on a great show and this year will be no exception. Kindergarten through fifth grade will have a short musicale, followed by junior high band and vocal and ending with high school vocal and band. Come and see the kids of USD 217 perform a musical extravaganza!
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Pastran from Dodge City. The National first place winner wins $5,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Congratulations to our Rolla JH winners! Written by James Langley.
Here’s hoping your holiday season is a whole lot of merry and bright! May your Christmas and the New Year deliver an abundance of health, happiness and good fortune to you and the ones you love.
As we reflect on all we are grateful for this Christmas season, the support and friendship of neighbors like you come to mind. We greatly appreciate your kindness. and we hope you have a great year in 2017. Thank you, and best wishes!
Merry Christmas Kay, Reece, Diane, Aiden and Elaine McDaniels
The Hugoton Hermes
December 15, 2016
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FSIS alerts consumers about expanded chicken recall
Just about everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit - and just in time! In less than two weeks, everyone will be opening presents, enjoying time with family and celebrating the season.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is alerting consumers that recalled readyto-eat (RTE) chicken products produced by National Steak and Poultry, a Owasso, Ok. Establishment P-6010T, have been used or incorporated into other FSIS-regulated products. FSIS does not have confidence in the safety of any subsequently produced products that have used or incorporated the chicken products previously recalled by National Steak and Poultry November 23, 2016, with an expanded recall occurring December 4, 2016. National Steak and Poultry originally recalled various chicken products due to possible undercooking. Proper cooking of poultry products is essential to eliminate pathogens, such as Salmonella, which are commonly associated with raw poultry products. FSIS became aware these recalled chicken products were used as an ingredient in other FSIS-regulated products. This occurred prior to National Steak and Poultry identifying the chicken products may have been undercooked. The Agency is concerned with the safety of any secondary products that used the recalled chicken products. For safety reasons, consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., a Portland, Or. establishment; Aryzta LLC a Romeoville, Il. establishment; Nation Pizza Products Limited a Schaumburg, Il. establishment; and Southwest Products LLC, a San Diego, Ca. establishment, all used or incorporated the recalled chicken products produced by National Steak and Poultry as an ingredient in their own FSIS-regulated products. These establishments were not aware the recalled poultry may have been undercooked at the time the recalled poultry was further processed into products for sale to consumers by them. A current list of brands and associated products subject to this Public Health Alert can be found below, and a
complete list of products and information can be found in the table below. FSIS will update this list as more information becomes available. The products subject to this Public Health Alert bear establishment numbers “P-18356”, “P-2539B”, “P-1682A”, and “P17417” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to warehouses, distributors, and retail locations nationwide. In light of the large volume of product impacted by the recall and the fact that many products affected by the recall now bear different establishment numbers than identified on the original and expanded recall, FSIS is issuing this Public Health Alert so consumers are aware the recalled undercooked chicken products by National Steak and Poultry were used as an ingredient in products produced by other FSIS establishments. FSIS will be conducting effectiveness checks to confirm these prod-
ucts have been removed from commerce. The original problem with National Steak and Poultry’s various RTE chicken products was discovered November 14, 2016, when a food service customer complained to the establishment that product appeared to be undercooked. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume product that has been cooked to the proper temperature and follow cooking instructions provided on the product label. The only way to confirm chicken is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food
thermometer to measure internal temperature. FOr more information about food safety and preparation, visit http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-6746854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem. Submitted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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12 1/4 Inner & Master Case
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Fully Loaded Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Sauce Pizza Thin Crust One Sassy Chick
1 lb 4.7 oz (588 g) in a cardboard box
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14.03 oz (405 g)
6/20/2017
Grilled Mini Chicken QUESADILLAS
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thinking Of You At Christmas It fills us with much joy it’s true, To recall the time we’ve spent with you – So as we send our gratitude your way, We wish you a happy holiday!
May this holiday season deliver everything on your wish list and more. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Charlotte’s Web What a colorful display! Beautiful lights and dazzling displays can be found all over town. Be sure to take the kids, grandkids or even just yourself for a ride around the residential streets to take in all the sights of the Christmas season.
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The Hugoton Hermes
December 15, 2016
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, December 23, 1971 Mrs. Bill Leonard of Cimarron EHU reported the county has completed the work at the Cimarron bridge area. Cement chunks have been moved to the river bank to prevent erosion and the car bodies have been covered. The restored area looks really nice. Thursday, December 22, 1966 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company pipeline division announced two supervisory changes at Hugoton effective December 1. John Harvey, formerly well coordinator at Hugoton has been promoted to assistant superintendent at Hugoton. Larry Pratt will become district well coordinator. Thursday, December 13, 1951 Southwestern Bell will begin this week to install new dial telephones in the homes and businesses of over 700 telephone subscribers. Magneto telephones will continue in operation until all the new dial telephones are installed, so that for a time, many families will have two telephone sets in their homes. All Hugoton telephones will be cut over to the dial system at the same time. New telephone numbers will be assigned. Telephone directories will be issued showing the new numbers. Friday, December 11, 1936
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 8, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
Santa Claus passed out treats to more that 1100 children Saturday afternoon. The kids braved freezing temperatures to line up west from the Bigbee garage completely across Main Street. They received generous bags of Christmas The building, in which the Fairmont Creamery has been located for several years, is being torn down this week. The lot has been purchased by Herman Brownell of Moscow and a new modern filling station will be erected there for a Standard Oil Station. The creamery will relocate to the Jennings building south of the White Eagle Station. The building being torn down was the first home of the Citizens State Bank. Friday, December 19, 1930 The long desired “new hotel” for Hugoton seems to be an assumed fact. Cecil Maude has been negotiating for a site which has at last been secured. The site is on Sixth Street west of the Porter
candy, apples, peanuts and suckers furnished by the Stevens County Veteran’s group. Taken from the December 20, 1951 issue of the Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
Drug and is 70 x 132 feet. The new hotel will be two stories of modern fire proof construction with spacious lobbies and business space on the ground floor with an up-to-date coffee shop. The hotel will contain about fifty guest rooms. Every room will have hot and cold running water. Friday, November 6, 1931 This is a continued report of when Hugoton City Marshall C.H. Newman was shot and killed by Fred McBee. Marshall Newman died in Epworth Hospital at Liberal. Mr. Eddy, attorney for the defense, then arose to make the opening statement for his client. Mr. Eddy soon showed the defense would be “complete loss of memory” caused by something the defendant had eaten or drunk. Mr. Eddy told the jury the defense was prepared to show that from about ten o’clock on the fatal day, the client’s mind was a blank until the next day or two thereafter and he was in a condition from what he had “eaten or drunk” that he was not responsible. Mr. Robinson was the first witness called for the defense. This witness detailed meeting McBee and said that McBee was in an ugly mood (drunk, he thought); that McBee made Robinson go to the Ideal Cafe and buy him a
cup of coffee. Robinson then detailed the account of the defendant raising a fuss in the restaurant about as the cook described. The defendant Fred McBee was finally placed on the stand as the last witness for the defense. He stated he did various things that day until about ten o’clock in the evening when he went to the Jewell Cafe and drank a cup of coffee - the fatal cup which was to figure so prominently in the defense. McBee said after he drank the coffee, he became sick, dizzy and had a headache. He got up and started for the front door. There he met “two strangers.” They asked him to take a ride with them. They all got into a car and drove somewhere. McBee says he came back after a while and sat in the Jewell Cafe. He remembered that and from then everythink was a blank. McBee said he remembered nothing until he woke up in the jail at Sublette. After the closing arguments, the jury was sent to their room to deliberate on their verdict. To be continued next week. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Eleanor S. Walker, deceased, CASE NO. 16-PR-38 NOTICE OF CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YYou are hereby notified that on November 23, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Troy Martin, an heir of Eleanor S. Walker, deceased.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Troy Martin, Administrator James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Administrator
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 8, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD C. JONES, DECEASED Case No. 2016 PR 39 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on November 28, 2016, by Verna Jane Clevinger, daughter of the decedent, Edward C. Jones, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including
mineral interests, owned by Edward C. Jones within the State of Kansas at the time of his death on August 5, 2015. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 3rd day of January, 2017, at 10:000 a.m. of said day, 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. Verna Jane Clevinger, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 15, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES M. FORD, DECEASED. Case No. 2016-PR-000032 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that a Petition was filed in the above Court by Enddy Bojorquez, an heir-at-law of Micaela Rascon Bojorquez, deceased, praying that Shirla McQueen be appointed as Administrator of the Estate of James M. Ford, deceased. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the district
courtroom at the county courthouse in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All parties interested in the Estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provide by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Enddy Bojorquez, Petitioner Brian C. Wright, #12874 WRIGHT LAW OFFICE, Chartered 4312 10th Street Place Great Bend, Kansas 67530 Tel: 620-793-8900 Fax: 620-793-8525 E-mail: brian@bcwrightlaw.com Attorney for Petitioner
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