Volume 128, Number 53 Thursday, December 31, 2015 12 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Celebrate the New Year here!
City council approves license renewals and raises
Hugoton’s city council met Monday, December 28, 2015 for the year end meeting. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, Councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter, Dan Corpening and Frankie Thomas. Also attending the meeting were City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, and Hugoton Herreporter Ruthie mes Winget. City attorney Wayne R. Tate was absent. Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided. The council read and approved the quarterly charge offs. The council approved the cereal malt beverage renewals of license Dominoes Mexican Grill and Ranchitos TexMex Cafe. They also approved a new cereal malt beverage license for China
Restaurant. The council reviewed the salaries and wages of the past year. Hicks reported he had budgeted a 5% cost of living increase for 2016 and a 20% increase for health insurance. Health insurance premiums increased only 2% for the coming year. He reported all the operating funds for the City of Hugoton are in very good shape. The council passed the motion to give all city employees a 5% COLA raise. Gary Rowden informed the council the city of Anthony got hit hard with an ice storm. They have more than 30 electrical poles down. Gary asked permission to take a crew to Anthony to help them out for a couple of days. This is part of the Mutual Aid Agreement. Permission was granted. The meeting adjourned. The next city council meeting will be January 11, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.
Before you commit to all those New Year’s resolutions, make sure to end 2015 with a bang at several local hot-spots! Put on your dancing shoes and head over to LB’s Bar & Grill at 615 S. Monroe in Hugoton, for a rockin’ party with Broken Bar V from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. If you feel like dancing but don’t particularly like the bar atmosphere, go to the Activity Center at 624 S. Main for their New Year’s dance with live country
music by Bob Walter, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Feel more like a mix of music? Barb’s Den at 109 E. Sixth in Hugoton will host a DJ from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. You can also ring in the new year at Antlers Bar & Grill in Moscow with the 12 Gauge Band from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. There will be drink specials and champagne at midnight! Please celebrate responsibly and have a very Happy New Year!
Do not forget this Saturday is the fireworks fundraiser “Operation Takedown!” The bidding will take place Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Senior Center. Spread the word to all your friends. Come bid on a local high school student and once you have "won" the student, you can arrange a time to have them take down all your Christmas decorations and put
them away until next year. The event benefits three good causes: the 2016 fireworks display; local high school students who need community service for scholarships; and YOU - for a low cost you can have the most tedious chore of the year done for you! Get out, help fund the fireworks for 2016 and get the help you need taking down your Christmas decorations!
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Where in the World is The Hermes? Looks like it traveled with Ashley Knier and Ty, Tripp and Dax Allen to the beach during their Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Everyone enjoyed warmer temperatures and beautiful scenery for their holiday!
Let’s reminiscence a little before the passing of 2015 As December 31 approaches, and a new year dawns, it's always fun to look back at all the events that happened since this time last year.
Western Kansas Scholastics Art Competition. Rolla third grader Marisela Pu won first prize in the Kansas Fire Marshal's poster contest and will be
A different kind of snow angel, third grader Samantha Martinez looks ready to fly, thanks to the recent snowstorm! From the January 8, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. Saturday, January 3 brought quite a snowstorm with it, dropping seven inches of white fluffy snow on Stevens County. The Sheriff's Department reported at least seven accidents due to weather, fortunately with only a few injuries. After Christmas break, HMS art students were hard at work, entering their works in the
included in a calendar offered by the Marshal's office. At the January 19 meeting of the Stevens County Commissioners, Joe D. Thompson was sworn in. The front page of The Hermes is dominated with photos of ongoing construction at Carter's new grocery store, Dollar General and Best Western
Tracy Streeter and Monty Teeter visit with Governor Sam Brownback about the new Dragon-LineTM watering system during his visit to Moscow in August. The Governor emphasized the importance of agriculture and water conservation during his visit. Photo courtesy of Sherri Martin. From the August 27, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Plus. Felicia Moreland was honored as the Cub Master of the Year at the Cimarron River District dinner January 24. Hugoton's Pack 189 was also recognized as top popcorn sellers! Seventh grader Jenna Martin won the South West Regional division of the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest. Blue Harvest made its world premiere at Mitchell Theatre's Southgate 6 in Liberal. Former Stevens County resident Joel Trujillo directed, while many community members starred in the locallyfilmed production. February 12, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced they were investigating the shooting incident that captured Hugoton's curiosity the evening of February 7. For the 2014 Conservation Awards, Sally Adee won the Grassland Management Award, Craig and Velvet White claimed the Conservation Windbreak Award and Lance and Nathan Snyder were honored as the Soil Conservation Award winners. Peace House Ministries won the 2014 Community Service Award at the Conservation District's banquet. Tom and Patty Lahey and Alan and Patty Bultman accepted the award. HHS's Future Farmers of America celebrated 70 years of FFA in Stevens County during National FFA Week February 21-28. The February 19 Hermes is full of smiling couples, including 2015
Sweethearts Floyd and Edwina Daharsh. They won the annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes at Creative Specialties, earning them a $25 gift certificate and a $50 Chamber certificate. Dean and Linda Brooks were named Senior Center Valentine King and Queen, while Lynetta Willis and Melvin Webb were crowned Pioneer Manor Valentine Queen and King. The HHS 2015 Winter Homecoming King and Queen were Jacob Teeter and Kimberly Cabezas. In late February, three Hugoton wrestlers - Noel Camacho, Pedro Ordonez and Genesis Martinez earned the opportunity to compete at State in Salina. Pedro went on to win fourth place at State in the 132 pound division. Hugoton's NHS announced the Mr. HHS competition, in which 17 young men will vie for the title. Rolla sophomore Mica Ratzlaff graced the front page after earning a nomination from Buzz Aldrin to represent Kansas at the Future Science and Technology Congress in Boston, Ma. during June 2015. Sesthleng Garcia was recognized for her artistic talents when she won the State Soil Conservation Poster Contest and qualified for national competition at New Orleans, La. At the Chamber Banquet February 28, Erick Nordling and Ted Bansemer were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Awards for their years of involvement with the local
Boy Scouts. Caring Connections won New Business of the Year, while Ghumm's Auto Center won Business of the Year. Mark Persinger was announced as the winner of an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. sponsored by Pioneer Electric Cooperative.
screamed across the top of the March 19 issue. Hugoton girls won the 4A Division II State title, while Moscow girls were State runners-up in 1A Division II. Gyla Conklin was inducted into the Southwestern College Educators Hall of Fame. City Council and School Board candi-
Raymond Boyle traverses back and forth as he stands on his newly created - not lake front property, but “in-lake” property. The damage and inconvenience to his property is no joking matter. His home was completely surrounded by muddy, swampy, deep, stinky water. From the June 18, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. The March 12 issue was dates took the stage at the all about basketball! Both high school to participate Hugoton's and Moscow's in a Candidate Forum girls' basketball teams March 23. Primary elecwon their Sub-State tion was April 7. Hugoton games. HHS student Sal- Kiwanis hosted their fortyvador Valles was named eighth annual Sale March State Powerlifting Cham- 27-28 at the Fairgrounds. pion at Clay Center March Hugoton High School 7. Superintendent Mark hosted their first-ever Crawford announced his Powerlifting Meet Saturresignation from the dis- day, March 28. trict effective June 30. Project Hope anRolla schools sent 15 stu- nounced their plans for a dents and their science Downton Abbey Afternoon projects to the State sci- Tea at the Memorial Hall ence fair. Zack Leininger April 12. The fourth anwas crowned Mr. HHS, nual Amazing Love Retreat while Reed Rome won Mr. was hosted by Peace Congeniality. First Prince House Ministries April 18. was Marcos Baeza and Prom themes for 2015 Second Prince was Austin were varied, including Nordyke. The fundraiser Moscow with "Fire and took in over $2500 to Ice", Rolla with "Under the benefit local families. Continued to page 3 "STATE CHAMPIONS"
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Obituaries Eugene “Gene” Watson Word has been received of the death of Vernon Eugene “Gene” Watson. Mr. Watson passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was 69.
Born November 11, 1946 in Garden City, he was the son of George Watson and the former Nellie Lumblade. He attended Garden City High School. Gene worked in the Maintenance Department at National Beef Packing Plant in Liberal and for Envision in Greeley, Co. He was an avid Broncos fan and enjoyed collecting knives, model cars and working crossword puzzles. Gene loved his dog Missy. July 7, 2006, he married Sheila Marie Avers in Liberal. They were together for 26 years before her passing April 19, 2012. Survivors include his two sons, Marshal Watson and wife Tish of Colorado Springs, Co. and Michael Avers and wife Aubrey of Greeley; stepson Michael Briggs of Federal Way, Wa.; four daughters, Sherri Watson-Shearer of Denver, Co.,
Michele Carey and husband Alan Keith of Garden City, Judith Avers and wife Frances Southwick of Pittsburg, Pa. and Casey Watson - Wolk and significant other Bree Downs of Liberal; his brother Larry Watson and wife Dee of Garden City; brother-in-law Marvin Chance, Sr. and wife Nancy of Liberal; one sister, Linda Watson; two sisters-in-law, Doris Goddard of Liberal and Cleo Chance-Webb of Hugoton; his 17 grand children, Nathaniel and Kaleb Vervalin, Haylee and Kylee Keith, Michael Watson, Levi, Samuel and Emily Sperstad, Sean and Lindsey Watson, Sara Hooper, Natalie Sperstad, Diana Sperstad, Chandler Brockett, Owen Downs – Gilmore, Skyler and Kaeleigh Avers; and 11 great grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Alicea Sperstad; and brother Walter Watson. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, December 26 at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kitty Lum presiding. Burial followed in Liberal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Vernon Watson Memorial Fund in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com
Insight By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau Agriculture is up to the task The end of agriculture in America is near. American agriculture will soon lose its competitive edge. The high costs of producing food in America, compared with the costs in other countries, are pushing American producers out of business as competitors around the world develop enough to serve the same markets. Overseas producers with lower input costs will increasingly be able to undersell American producers. Critics of American agriculture contend that crop yields will not keep up with population growth. Some predict by the year 2050, arable American farmland will decrease by nearly 200 million acres. They also say water will become scarcer for agriculture, forcing a shift of farming to regions where rainfall is plentiful. Marginal rainfall regions like the western half of Kansas, eastern Colorado and the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas may be destined to revert back to grassland. Should this happen, the United States will cease to be a food exporter. Our new diet will contain less meat and dairy products, more grains and beans and a sparser variety of vegetables. Are these startling new revelations or are they predictions of those totally out of touch with the business of farming and ranching? It is hard for farmers and ranchers to stomach such predictions especially at this point in history when American agriculture remains the envy of the world. There is no doubt agriculture, like the rest of the U.S. economy, will continue to face challenges. True, this country is already impacted by higher input costs, dwindling avenues of trade and the constant wrath of Mother Nature. In spite of these challenges, farmers and ranchers remain dedicated to staying on the land and continuing in their chosen vocation. They, better
than anyone, understand the land they depend on for their livelihood is finite. Care for this critical resource continues to improve. Today’s farmers are increasing their organic matter in the soil. With the continuing practice of no-till and reduced tillage farming, farmers continue to build organic matter and improve the soil tilth. There is no reason to consider this practice will be discontinued. New and improved crop varieties are continually coming down the pike. Production practices continue to evolve and improve. As for the question of scarce water, this is always a major concern in farm and ranch country. Producers constantly chart rainfall amounts and monitor weather conditions. In Kansas, farmers are aware of changes in the Ogallala Aquifer. They are tuned into water and the conservation of this vital resource. Some, especially in the western half of the state are concerned about the potential of long-term climate change. If such a phenomenon should occur, there is the possibility Kansas could become more arid – more like New Mexico, for example. Barring a major shift in our climate, crops will continue to be planted in western Kansas. Production could be less than now, but this land will be farmed and farmed wisely. Without question, today’s crop of agricultural detractors raises some interesting possibilities. But American agriculture is up to the task. This country has the minds, machinery and dedication to continue producing for people around the globe. 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.
Kenneth “Bill” Martin Friends and family gathered Wednesday to remember and honor Kenneth John “Bill” Martin of Greeley, Co. Mr. Martin passed from this life Monday, December 21, 2015 at Bonell Good Samaritan in Greeley. He was 84.
Born July 29, 1931 in Cunningham, he was the son of Joseph Martin and the former Philomena Reichenberger . April 11, 1953 Bill married Virginia Mary Gorges. She preceded him in death. He married Doris Evelyn (Ford) Cox December 26, 1970. Bill graduated from Andale High School in 1949. He owned and operated family farms near Moscow and Wall, S.D. His passion and pioneering spirit to farming resulted in early adoption of the center pivot irrigation sprinkler and one of the nation’s top corn yield producers in 1972. In 1980, he moved to Greeley where he owned and operated Countryside Mobile Home Park. Mr. Martin was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a diehard Denver Broncos
fan, and liked to repair anything. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greeley. Bill is survived by his wife Doris of Greeley; five sons, Ed Cox and wife Barb of Lake Oswego, Or., Gary Cox of Sedalia, Co., Jim Cox of Palmer Lake, Co., Bill Martin and wife Janeen of Peoria, Az. and Robert Martin and wife Stephanie of Eaton, Co.; his three daughters, Debbie Martin of Hays, Dana (Cox) Connelly of Cheyenne, Wy. and Diane Downing and husband Alan of Hays; sister Lucille “Goldie” Andra of Conway Springs; his brother Larry of Hugoton; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceding Mr. Martin in death were his parents; brother Quintin; sisters Naoma, Almeda and Mary; daughter-in-law Susie Cox; and granddaughter Roxanne Cox. Funeral mass was attended Wednesday morning, December 30 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton with Father Francis Khoi Nguyen presiding. Burial followed at the Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal. Memorial contributions may be made to Aims Community College CNA Department Scholarship Fund in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 Thirteenth St., Greeley, Co. 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.all nutt.com.
Linda Diaz Death has claimed the life of Linda Diaz. Mrs. Diaz passed from this life Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was 66. The daughter of Antalio Ramirez Sr. and the former Jenny Fernandez, she was born August 29, 1949 at La Junta, Co. Linda and Louis Diaz were married May 26, 1973 at La Junta. They had made their home in Ulysses for 32 years. Mrs. Diaz was retired from the Legacy at Parkview Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband Louis Diaz of Ulysses; son Loie T. Diaz of Fountain, Co.; three daughters, Veronica Ghan and husband Charles of Cheyenne, Wy., Stephanie Lopez and husband Fransico of Ulysses and Natalie Araiza and husband Daniel of Guymon, Ok.; her three
Maggie Hall The death of Maggie Michele Hall is being mourned. Maggie, age 20 of Elkhart, passed from this life following a tragic vehicle accident Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Ford County.
Carl Hall A tragic accident has taken the young life of Carl Allen Hall. Carl, age 24 of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Ford County.
and his aunts, uncles and cousins. Carl is preceded in death by his sister Maggie Michele Hall; aunt Peggy; and greatgrandparents. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, December 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart with Shan Hanes officiating. Interment will follow at the Elkhart Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart. Memorial contributions may be given to the Terminally Ill Children’s Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
brothers, Sam Ramirez and wife Mary, David Ramirez and wife Judy and Gary Ramirez and Jennifer all of La Junta, Co.; three sisters, Ceceila Monlina of Odessa, Tx., Elizebeth Gallegos and husband Gene of Rocky Ford, Co. and Katheryn Ramirez of Alamosa,Co.; her 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Antalio Ramirez Jr., Robert Ramirez and Jacob Ramirez; and two sisters, Andrea Ramirez and Roseann Ramirez. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, December 28 at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Ulysses. Burial followed at Ulysses Cemetery. Grant County Funeral Home - Paul's - Robson Funeral Home of Ulysses is in charge of arrangements.
Born December 28, 1994 in Olathe, she was the daughter of Patrick Hall and Michele (Rapschutz) Golden. Maggie was currently a student at Panhandle State University working on her Business Administration degree. She was also a cheerleader. In high school, she was on the football, volleyball, softball and track teams, a cheerleader and dancer. Maggie was energetic, positive, intelligent, and a hard worker who enjoyed helping others and volunteering for charity work.
Currently a teller at First National Bank in Elkhart, Maggie was also attending college. She always worked hard and held several jobs at one time. She had also been teaching dance at NmotioN in Elkhart. She was best friends with her siblings, had a special handshake with her father, and secret codes with her mother. Survivors include her father Patrick Hall of Spring Hill; mother Michele Golden and husband Anthony of Gardner; sister Jamie Hall of Bicester, England; grandparents, Carl and Margaret Hall of Elkhart, Maurine OShea of Kansas City, Mo., Allen Rapschutz of Olathe and Douglas Lee Burdette of Seattle, Wa.; and her aunts, uncles and cousins. Maggie is preceded in death by her brother Carl Allen Hall; aunt Peggy; and great grandparents. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart with Shan Hanes officiating. Interment will follow at the Elkhart Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart. Memorial contributions may be given to NmotioN in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Henry Andrade He was born June 23, 1991 in Olathe, the son of Patrick Hall and Michele (Rapschutz) Golden. Carl grew up in Gardner, spending every summer with his grandparents in Elkhart. He trained horses and previously worked at the Elkhart Co-op. In two months, Carl was to join the United States Marines. A creative and kind, energetic person with a big heart, he enjoyed hanging out with friends. Carl always enjoyed laughing, making people happy and encouraging others, he knew no strangers. He was considerate of his grandparents and those around him. Carl played Grinch in an annual paintball fundraiser. He was best friends with his sisters, had a special handshake with his father, and secret codes with his mother. Survivors include his father Patrick Hall of Spring Hill; mother Michele Golden and husband Anthony of Gardner; sister Jamie Hall of Bicester, England; grandparents, Carl and Margaret Hall of Elkhart, Maurine OShea of Kansas City, Mo., Allen Rapschutz of Olathe and Douglas Lee Burdette of Seattle, Wa.;
Lifelong Liberal resident Henry Lee Andrade passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at his residence. He was 79.
He was born February 25, 1936 in Liberal, the son of Michael G. Andrade and the former Lucadia Rosas. Being a lifetime resident of Liberal, he graduated from Liberal High School in 1955 and furthered his education at Kansas State University. Henry became a professional photographer owning Andrade Photography Inc. until his retirement. Mr. Andrade was an Honorary Life Member and past president of the Kansas Professional Photographers of America; member and past president of Heart of America Professional Photographers
Association; founder of the Kansas Professional Photographers School; member of the Panhandle Professional Photographers Association; and member of the Professional Photographers of America Association. Henry also was a member and past president of the Liberal Noon Kiwanis Club; past president of the Liberal Jaycees; member of the Knights of Columbus; 3rd and 4th Degree Knight of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. past board member of the Liberal Chamber of Commerce; one of the founders and past president of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity of Kansas State University; and one of the founders of the Avenger Newsletter. He had served with the National Guard. April 18, 1970, he married Linda Kathryn Baugher in Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include his daughter Lizza Monique Andrade of Trenkle Hillsboro, Tx.; his sister Casimira Andrade of Liberal; and two grandchildren, Elexus Kathryn Trenkle and Caeden Diesen Trenkle.
Mr. Andrade is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jesse D. Andrade. Funeral Mass was attended Wednesday morning, December 30 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Dieker presiding. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com
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Start off the New Year right - with a “First Day Hike” at numerous Kansas State Parks We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, eat less, quit smoking or exercise more, and most of us find them hard to keep. However, what if there was a New Year’s resolution that was not only easy to keep but was enjoyable and fun, as well? Impossible, you say? Not if you resolve to participate in a First Day Hike at a Kansas state park. While the trails at Kansas state parks are open every day, many parks will host special events January 1, 2016 to promote the First Day Hike program. It’s a great way to spend quality time outdoors with family, exercise and burn off some holiday calories and enjoy an uncrowded state park experience. First Day Hike events will be conducted at the following locations for New Year’s Day, 2016. All hik-
ers should wear warm clothing and good trail footwear and bring water, a camera and binoculars. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. Don’t forget your favorite animal identification guides. Clinton State Park Lawrence North Shores Trail. Meet at the Clinton State Park office at 1:00 p.m. The trail is moderate in difficulty and two miles long. Hikers must be at least five years old. For more information, or cancellation notice, see Clinton State Park’s Facebook page or call the park office at 785-842-8562. Crawford State Park Girard This event will feature the Civilian Conservation Corps, Spiderleg Bridge, and Deer Run trails and include a 5K run. Pre-registration is re-
quired by calling Crawford State Park Office, 620-3623671, before January 1. Hikers and runners will meet at the Beach Shelter at 11:00 a.m. Trails are moderate in difficulty and two miles long. For more information call the park office. Cross Timbers State Park Yates Center Hikers should meet at the Turtle Run Trailhead at 2:00 p.m. Trail is rated easy and is half a mile in length. Hot chocolate will be provided. Hikers may see winter waterfowl, eagles, and other Kansas wildlife on the tallgrass prairie. Check Cross Timbers State Park Facebook or call the park office at 620-637-2213 for more information or notice of cancellation. El Dorado State Park Walnut Ridge Trail – A Doggone Ruff Hike. Meet at the
Walnut River Cabins at 4:00 p.m. Check the El Dorado State Park Facebook page or call the park office at 316-3217180 for more information or cancellation notice. Elk City State Park Independence South Squaw Trail - 5K Fun Run/ Walk (3.1 miles). Meet at the Day-use Beach Area at 1:00 p.m. Snacks, water and hot chocolate will be provided. Check the Elk City State Park Facebook page or phone the park 0ffice at 620-331-6295 for more information or cancellation notice. Fall River State Park Toronto Meet at the Casner Creek Trailhead at 1:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be provided. Check the Fall River State Park Facebook page or call the park office at 620-637-2213 for more information or can-
AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-2722519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the
second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Until January 15, 2016 - Heritage Christian Academy’s annual Matching Funds Grant. Funds donated will be matched 100% up to
$30,000. Contributions can be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit the school at 505 E. First in Hugoton. December 18-January 4 - Winter Break for USD 210 students. December 31 - LB’s Bar & Grill will be having a New Year’s Eve party with Broken Bar V from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. - Stevens County Activity Center will host a New Year’s Eve dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. There will be free admission and door prizes. Those attending are advised to bring a potluck. Live country music is provided by Bob Walter. - Barb’s Den will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with a DJ. - Antlers Bar & Grill will be having the 12 Gauge Band
from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with drink specials and champagne at midnight. January 1, 2016 - Happy New Year! January 5 - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria. January 7 - Southwest Kansas Chapter of Sons of Thunder will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a meal, with a meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses. The meal will be in the South Room, with the event in the Commercial Room. Larry Borthwick of the Patterson Avenue Church of God will speak. Call Monty at 620353-9507 or visit www.Sons OfThunderSWKS.com for more information.
cellation notice. Green Property Pratt Green Recreation Trail. Meet at the barn/shop at 10:00 a.m. Bring your own water and snacks. Hot cider and hot chocolate will be provided after the hike. Call the KDWPT Operations Office, 620-672-5911, for more information or cancellation notice. Hillsdale State Park Paola Hidden Springs Nature Trail. Meet at the Hillsdale State Park office at 10:00 a.m. Contact the park office at 913783-4507 for more information or cancellation notice. Kanopolis State Park Marquette Buffalo Track Canyon Nature Trail, two miles long. Meet at the park office at 10:00 a.m. Snacks, water and hot chocolate will be provided at the park office before and after the hike. Contact park office at 785-546-2565 for more information or cancellation notice. Perry State Park Topeka Mad Mile and Daisy Point trails. Meet at Perry State Park Biking/Hiking Trails on Kimberly Drive off West Lake Road
at 10:00 a.m. Bring your own water and snacks. This is a mountain bike multi-use trail so the trail is dirt with tree roots and rocks on it. There are ravines. The entire trail is not wheelchair accessible. Call the park office at 785-2463449 for more information and cancellation notice. Pomona State Park Vassar White Feather Campground. Meet at the Pomona State Park office at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided after the hike. Visit the Pomona State Park Facebook page or call the park office, at 785-828-4933 for more information or cancellation notice. Tuttle Creek State Park Manhattan Western Heritage Trail. Meet at the Tuttle Creek State Park office at 10:00 a.m. Snacks, water, hot chocolate and t-shirts will be provided. Visit the Tuttle Creek State Park Facebook page or call the park office, 785-539-7941 for more information or cancellation notice. Information on all First Day Hikes can be viewed at http://ksoutdoors.com/ State-Parks/SpecialEvents/First-Day-Hikes.
Go take a hike this January 1! In keeping with your New Year’s resolution, walk off a few calories in one of Kansas’ state parks and enjoy a day in the great outdoors.
Year in Review Continued from page 1 Sea" and Hugoton with "A Night in Neverland". Mr. Adrian Howie was introduced to the community as the new USD 210 Superintendent. At the 4-H's Businessmen's Appreciation Dinner April 26, Maurice and Joyce Gross were named Friends of 4-H. Frank Furr and Steve Peddicord of Hugoton went on the Honor Flight in April. They were greeted by Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
An unfortunate pickup is submerged after Thursday’s storm, after the owner left it too close to Russell Lake. From the June 18, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Abengoa and Brahma Group unveiled their plans for a unique Orange County Choppers motorcycle, to be raffled off with proceeds to benefit Relay for Life. HMS Principal Lance Custer was honored with a KAMSA Exemplary Principal Award for 2015. Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners hosted their annual meeting April 25. The HHS girls' basketball club sponsored a junior track meet in late April. Lois Watson was announced as Super Mom 2015. She won at White's Foodliner, receiving a $25 gift card and a $50 Chamber gift certificate. At Hugoton's graduation May 16, HHS grads claimed over $75,000 in scholarships. Lauren Fox was named Valedictorian, while Kathryn Weaver was announced as Salutatorian. Rolla had a great month as their golfers headed to State, and the RHS Scholars Bowl team won the QUEST competition, making USD 217 the first 1A school to win. The Hugoton Learning Academy graduated 17 students Sunday, May 17. Heading to the State track
Hugoton Lady Eagles pose proudly with their State plaque they won after defeating Baldwin in the final game at the 4A Division II State contest. From left to right in front are, Assistant Coach Andreia Leininger, Brooklynn Harper, Laney Hoskinson, Sarah Johnson and Dallie Hoskinson; back row, Assistant Coach
NEW YEAR’S EVE
BLOWOUT Rock out 2015 and ring in 2016 at the biggest New Year’s Eve Party in town!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
$10 Cover Charge or $15/Couple
enjoy the music of
Broken Bar V Band
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The Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally starts the festivities with a prayer and the National Anthem. About 250 people and well over 130 bikes turned out for the rally. From the June 18, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. meet in Wichita were 19 Hugoton athletes, six Moscow students, and six Rolla tracksters. Moscow High's baseball team also made it to State competition in Great Bend. Rolla's Katie Murray earned the title of two-time State champion in the 1A Girls' High Jump. HHS FFA member Mariah Rome won the first-ever FFA State talent show with her hula hoop act during the FFA State
Jeff Ramsey, Martha Rubio, Jaden Korf, Melissa Fabela, Riley Sosa, JoHanna Rawlins, Ana Pena, Estefani Armendariz, Taylor Fiss, Amy Scott, Kathryn Heger and Coach Andy Gillen. Photo courtesy of Lisa LeNeve. From the March 19, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Convention in Manhattan May 27-29. During early June, Hugoton and the surrounding area were nearly submerged after a downpour that dumped nearly four inches of rain. The moisture, along with wind gusts and plenty of lightning, made a mess of Hugoton and Stevens County. Roads, homes, outbuildings, farm equipment and trees were damaged. That didn't stop the annual fishing derby at the Cimarron National Grasslands June 6. Saturday, June 13, the Dust Bowl Riders hosted the annual Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally. Stops included Johnson, Ulysses, Sublette and Moscow. The run started and ended at Barb's Den on Sixth Street in Hugoton. Over 130 bikes and more than 250 people attended the rally. In the June 25 issue of The Hermes, Sergio Hermosillo was announced as Super Dad 2015. His name was drawn at White's Foodliner, where he won a $25 gift card. He also got a $50 gift certificate from the Hugoton Continued to page 4
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Year in Review Continued from page 3 Area Chamber of Commerce, to be used at several participating Stevens County businesses. At the end of June, Relay for Life hosted their annual event, featuring a barbecue dinner from Oklahoma Smoke, lots of food and
games, and six hours of laps around the HHS track. Luminaries lined the track in remembrance and in honor of those who have fought cancer. In July, Hugoton High School celebrated their hun-
Hugoton High School’s Class of 2016 makes their mark on the Senior Sign outside the football stadium August 30. Their names will remain displayed proudly until next August when the Class of 2017 takes over! From the September 3, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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dredth anniversary with an all-school reunion. The threeday celebration included: an outdoor dance, Pumpkin Ball tournament, community church service, a concert by Frankie Valens, Cruise Parade and of course, lots and lots of catching up between classmates! Hugoton's annual Park Day took place Saturday, July 3, and the City Park was bursting at the seams, thanks to the influx of visitors for the HHS reunion. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback declared several counties' drought statuses had been downgraded. Due to much-needed rains, Stevens County was counted among those in a drought watch, instead of a drought emergency. July 25, the Stevens County Hospital celebrated 65 years in Hugoton with a hamburger and hot dog feed in front of the Medical Clinic. Ghumm's Auto Center hosted their annual Block Party, complete with awesome sales, tons of food, and even a Nascar simulator July 16-18! Garry and Zo Roland of Moscow were named 2015 Fair King and Queen, and presided over the Stevens County Fair July 27 through August 1. The front page of the July 30 issue was full of beautiful faces, thanks to the winners of the Pollyanna's annual Sorghum Queen contest. Sarah Johnson was crowned Sorghum Queen, while first princess was Brecklyn Stump, second princess was Marisol Don Juan, and Ismerai Guzman was named Miss Congeniality.
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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.
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 Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue 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
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
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. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
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
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 - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
Stevens County Library's reading program "Every Hero Has A Story" ended July 22 with a superhero movie, final awards, and a hot dog lunch provided by the Hugoton Lions Club. Gayle Claggett was recognized as "Friend of the Fair" for her 20+ years of helping at the Stevens County Fair. Starting Thursday, July 23 with the 4-H's Fashion Revue, until Cleanup Day Saturday, August 1, the 2015, Stevens County Fair offered countless exhibits from local residents. The Fairgrounds was jumping every night with live bands and shows to entertain everyone in the family, not to mention all the great food and unique booths. In August, Hugoton resident Larry Brady was inducted into the Oklahoma Ag Teachers Hall of Fame for his 33 years as the Ag teacher in Balko, Ok. Saturday, August 22, the City Park hosted 84 entries in the twenty-fourth annual Gas Capital Car Club's Car, Truck and Bike Show. Ed MIlligan won Best of Show with his green 1967 Ford Mustang. Hugoton Elemen-
Jewels Kraisinger hams it up with her goat in the Livestock Sale at the fair. It paid off for the cute little lady as she got extra high bids for her precious goat. Good job Jewels! From the August 6, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. cluding Relay for Life, Project Hope, Peace House Ministries, Hugoton Police Department, Stevens County Fire Department, and the Rolla Fire Department. Pioneer Manor's front lawn is now graced with a stately flag display, thanks to the
Richard Renner, Vodvill Klown, visited the Stevens County Library Wednesday, June 17 as part of the “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program. Over 190 people attended this great event! From the June 25, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. tary School was recognized in September for their amazing contribution of over $10,000 to the American Heart Association. HES hosted the top "Hoops for Heart" event for the 2014-2015 school year. Stevens County Sheriff's Department welcomed several communities' law enforcement officers and their K9s as they co-hosted a training event September 2-4. Saturday, September 12, visitors poured into Hugoton to check out the High Plains Fall Fling craft show during the day, and the High Plains Music Fest later that night. Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals headlined the musical evening, while Broken Bar V, Kinsey Sadler and Eric Welford wowed the crowd with their performances. The Music Fest ended up donating over $10,000 to local charities, in-
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efforts of many local residents. September 16, schoolchildren, community members and residents of Pioneer Manor dedicated the flag with a special ceremony. The Hermes' front page for October 1 featured an impressive celestial show by the "supermoon" Sunday, September 27. It will be 18 years until the world sees the moon so close again. Heritage Christian Academy student Kayleigh Flores and her artistic talents were honored by Safe Kids Kansas in October with her "Put the Brakes on Fatalities" poster. Kayleigh won the statewide contest, earning a new bike and helmet, as well as a night's stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City for her and her family. Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks was recognized in October for his 40 years of service at the City of Hugoton. Manuel Mendez and Marissa Shuck were crowned 2015 Fall Homecoming royalty. Also in October, Kathy Nix was honored with a "Female of the Year" alumni award from the Kansas School for the Deaf. Stevens County Sheriff's Department's K9 officer Kleio received her body armor from the Four Legged Project. Hazel Miller graced the front of the October 29 issue of The Hermes, celebrating a landmark birthday - her hundredth! Hugoton High School's cross country girls' and boys' team w o n their Regional championships at Hays, and Issac Castro earned an individual championship. November 5, Donice Medina was announced as Woman of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi sorority. HHS alums Brady Marshall, Micah Baehler, Brady Heger and Mitchell Shelton earned American FFA Degrees at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Tn.
Only 49 Kansas FFA members were recognized with the award this year and Hugoton is proud to be home for four of them! Both Hugoton and Moscow's school districts received extraordinary needs funding from the state in November. Eagle football earned the title of Regional Champs in November, and went on to face the defending State champs for the title. HHS and Andale ended up taking their contest into overtime. Hugoton's bid for State was cut short however, and the Eagles ended the 2015 season with a heartbreaking 27-28 loss. Local students dominated the November 17 front page, including Kansas Honor Scholars from Hugoton and Moscow, and outstanding musicians chosen for Honor Choirs. HES fifth grader Sofia Valencia was announced as the winner of the Hugoton Lions' Peace Poster Contest November 11. In December, A.J. Madsen was selected to travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall in February 2016. Cindy Wood was honored as Friend of 4-H for her countless contributions to the local organization. Abengoa Bioenergy shut down their Hugoton facility in mid-December, laying off 50+ local workers. Hugoton High School hosted their annual Blue and Red Classic basketball tournament December 12, and ended up sweeping the event! Both boys' and girls' teams made their way through the brackets to claim the honor of Champions! This year has been full of ups and downs, growth and setbacks, but The Hermes' reading area will prevail! Here's hoping 2016 brings more opportunities, more prosperity and more contentment.
Happy New Year!
Young Kayleigh Flores shows off her award-winning poster at HCA. Kayleigh won a bike - and a stay in Great Wolf Lodge - in the “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” poster contest. From the October 15, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Pioneer Manor residents, employees, townspeople and schoolchildren turn out in droves Wednesday morning, September 16 to help dedicate the flag poles recently installed in front of Pioneer Manor. From the September 24, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum draws visitors from different states and from foreign countries as well. This past week the Museum hosted a visitor from Costa Rica. The museum has various interesting exhibits to draw the attention
Lonna and Earl Teeter 1965
of many people. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is also open Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Lonna and Earl Teeter 2015
Teeters celebrate 50 years of marriage Earl and Lonna (Lewis) Teeter celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, December 26, 2015, with a small party of family and friends. The two were married December 26, 1965 in Hugoton. They have farmed and ranched together in Stevens and Grant County for all of those 50 years. The Teeters have five children, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, who hosted the party - Marcie Knoll and husband Kent, Chelsi Valdez and Aiden, Shane Valdez and Brice Valdez; Jason Teeter and wife Jacque, Jacob,
Jaxon and Jadon; Jola Taylor, Kaleb, Ethan and his wife Alondra Persinger; Megan Meile and husband Nathan, Amori, Adalyn, Asher and Aubrenn; and April Leal and husband Travis, Trey and Lanie. Everyone enjoyed brisket and pulled pork cooked by Nate Meile, baked beans, cole slaw and all the trimmings. The delicious, beautiful cake was created by Cassie Teeter. Earl and Lonna and the family would like to thank all who braved the cold and the wind to celebrate this special occasion with them.
Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum has a visitor from many miles away. Jeykel Espanoza, center, from Costa Rica, visits the museum along with his U.S. friends.
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Keeping Your Plants Healthy Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus are popular gifts to give and receive this time of year, and a little tender, loving care will keep them looking good for months to come. Last year my mother received a poinsettia and it is still going strong a year later! According to Kansas State University horticulturist Ward Upham., “Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care”. Begin by placing your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area of the room, but don’t let it touch cold windowpanes. The daytime temperature should be 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit with 60 to 65 F at night. Temperatures above 75 F will shorten bloom life, and below 60 F may cause root rot. Move the plants away from drafty windows at night or draw drapes between them to avoid damage from the cold. “Poinsettias are somewhat finicky in regard to soil moisture,” Upham said. “Avoid over watering because poinsettias do not like ‘wet feet’. On the other hand, if the plant is allowed to wilt, it will drop leaves.” Maintain proper moisture by examining the potting soil daily. Stick your finger about one inch deep into the soil. If it’s dry to this depth, the plant needs water. When it’s dry to the touch, water the plant with lukewarm water until some water runs out of the drainage hole, then discard the drainage water. With a little TLC you can enjoy the same lovely plant again next year! Sandra Mason, Extension Educator of Horticulture from the University of Illinois has some great tips for taking care of your Christmas cacti. Under normal conditions the holiday cacti will bloom close to the holiday suggested in its name. Florists will often force plants into bloom at other times. To make things really confusing, most of the Christmas cacti sold are actually Thanksgiving cacti, and will bloom in subsequent years at Thanksgiving time. Holiday cacti are easy to care for once you realize they
are not the sun-loving, drought-loving cacti of the desert. In their native range they live in the rain forest of the Organ Mountains of Brazil. As epiphytes they live in tree branches happily rooted in accumulated organic debris with rainfall amounts varying from a whopping 17 inches per month in December through March to just three inches per month in the subsequent dry season. A common concern is when the holiday cactus no longer blooms. Getting them to flower requires a little understanding of what makes them tick. Holiday cacti are short day plants meaning they bloom when nights are at least 14 hours long and daylight periods are between eight-ten hours for six weeks. Streetlights or indoor lighting may disrupt the required dark period so they may need to be covered each night. Holiday cacti will also flower if exposed to prolonged cool temperatures between 50-55 degrees F. No flowers will form at night temperatures above 68 degrees F regardless of light length. Holiday cacti can be placed in a shady spot in the garden in summer. The naturally longer nights and cool temperatures in late summer will encourage flower development. Grandma may have virtually ignored them in a spare bedroom or garage where temperatures were cool and no lights were used at night. Once plants are in flower, they should be kept in bright, indirect light. Day temperatures of 70 degrees F and evening temperatures of 6065 degrees F are considered ideal. Be sure to water thoroughly, but let plants dry slightly between waterings. It is especially important not to let soil dry too much during flowering. Once flowers fade, continue to grow the plant as a houseplant. Soil should be well drained and most container soils will work. Fertilize monthly between April and October with a complete houseplant fertilizer. Prune plants in June to encourage branching and more flowers. Just remove a few sections of
each stem with your fingers or a sharp knife. The removed pieces can be rooted in moist vermiculite to make more plants. A common problem with Christmas cacti is dropping unopened flower buds, which may be caused by low humidity, a sudden change in temperature or light, or soil that is too dry. The major disease is stem and root rot. Plants appear wilted and dull gray-green with water-soaked dead areas near the soil line, often with faded reddish margins. Stem leaves often fall off. Avoiding excessive watering to prevent this. Cut out infected areas and repot into clean soil.
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Where in the World was The Hermes in 2015?
The Hermes made its way to the suburbs of Dallas, Tx. in December with Robynn Rome, Rhonda McBride, Nancy Honig and Lisa Nelson. The four ladies were volunteering their time to check and pack boxes of gifts headed to Ecuador and Panama through the Operation Christmas Child project. During the two evenings of work, the Dallas volunteers at the processing center packed approximately 71,000 Christmas boxes. Over 5.5 million boxes of gifts have been processed this year in the United States, according to Operation Christmas Child. From the December 17, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE HUGOTON HERMES? Judy Zordel trekked halfway around the world to Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand where New Zealand won the World Cup in 2011. Judy traveled Down Under to visit family. From the February 19, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? March 13, Gary Clinesmith and his wife Diana, along with two of their grandchildren, Isaac age nine, and Emma Yeager age eight, spent a week at Orange Beach, Al. The kids enjoyed playing on the beach and surf, while Grandma and Grandpa laid in the sun. Gary is a former Rolla resident, a cousin of Hermes’ RoGlenda and Ruthie and Phoebe’s uncle. Thanks Gary for the picture!!! Lookin’ good! From the April 23, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? Wilma Moore carried a copy of the Hugoton paper with her to Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, where she and a group visited during their trip to Golden Age Bible Camp in Montana. The camp is 45 miles north of Wyoming’s Yellowstone. From the September 24, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
MEME’S TABLE A new pop-up restaurant located inside Antler’s in Moscow!
Open the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month and serving homemade food just like grandma used to make from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open Sunday, January 3 and we will be serving:
Pastor Gary Damron from Lone Star Friends Church and his wife Barbara are shown beside L'Hermione, a replica of the frigate brought to America by the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. This ship was constructed in France, sailed to the U.S. with a crew of 15, their captain and 57 student volunteers. It was a part of the Tall Ships Festival in Philadelphia Harbor the weekend of June 25-28, 2015. After stops in a number of U.S. ports it will return permanently to France. Gary said it was a privilege to be able to board the ship and visit with the volunteers, a highlight of their vacation to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and upstate New York to visit historic and Revolutionary War sites. From the July 9, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is The Hermes? The newspaper made it 28 hours away - all the way to Plymouth, Ma.! Gary and Becky Davidson took a tour of the pictured ship, the “Mayflower II”, at Plymouth. Gary and Becky also viewed the Plymouth Rock, shown at right. Becky is the pastor of the Hugoton United Methodist Church. From the November 26, 2015 issue of The Hermes.
HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. “I would claim that Christian schooling is not about running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where the light has been all but snuffed out.” Ken Smitherman, President, Association of Christian School International Christian Leadership Our goal is to create success-bound Christian leaders who follow God and influence society with a Christian worldview, character and integrity. Students will be culturally relevant without compromising Biblical truth and expand God’s kingdom by being bold, fearless leaders and witnesses of Christ. Our students will learn to share and defend their faith with others. Superior Academics Our school will provide academic excellence, training in critical thinking, and good study habits. Our students will be fully prepared for their next educational level. A Scriptural Worldview Our students will be taught God is our sole provider and He created our universe. They will view God as the source of all academic subjects. A Personal & Sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ Our students will be taught the necessity of being born again in the Spirit of God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Students will be taught that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study, Christian fellowship and prayer. We will lead our students to become Disciples of Christ and seek His purpose and truth for their lives. Every student will be encouraged to embrace the Bible as the source of absolute truth and to maintain a biblical worldview rather than a humanistic worldview.
Contributions may be sent to: Heritage Christian Academy PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Or come by and visit us at 505 E 1st Street, Hugoton, KS
Where in the World is The Hermes? It, along with the Alfaro family - Daniella, Adriana, Daniel and Luis Daniel - traveled to Mexico this summer where they visited the historic Volcano Paricutin, among other sites. From the August 27, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? It seems to be vacationing in South Dakota with Steve and Robynn Rome, as they attend the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The couple enjoyed beautiful rides in the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Devils Tower in Wyoming, and of course the rally! Although the official count is not in yet for this year, it is estimated that over one million bikers attended the rally this year, setting an all-time record. Incidentally, this attendance total is more than the entire population of South Dakota! From the August 20, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is The Hermes? Neal Gillespie traveled with his two nieces and a nephew to the Black Hills in the Dakotas. One of the things on their agenda was exploring Yellowstone National Park. Old Faithful is erupting in the Where in the World is The Hermes? Even at Mt. background behind The Hermes. From the August 6, 2015 Shasta, Ca., Pat and Ladonna Hall read the paper! From the July 16, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? Elwanda Irwin and her daughter Nikki Frydendall of Liberal recently spent several days in Moore, Ok. While there, they enjoyed attending a Yellow Rose Dinner Theater performance. Joshua Vanover, an Elvis impersonater, was appearing in his popular version of “The Vegas Years”. The ladies were in the city to help Elwanda’s sister, Elaine Bagwell, celebrate her birthday. From the June 18, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? The Austins traveled to Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka, Ok. for the Park’s sixtyninth annual “Snake Hunt” weekend. They enjoyed riding four wheelers and side by sides in the sand dunes, as well as watching the impressive sand rails. Fortunately, no snakes were sighted! From left to right are Brinlee, Tylan, Marie, Daycen and Aislee Austin. From the April 16, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is The Hermes? It’s at Liberty State Park, along with the Austin family! Marie, Daycen, Tylan, Brinlee and Aislee take in the Manhattan, N.Y. skyline as well as Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Saturday, July 11! The paper’s journey covered over 4000 miles and 19 states. From the July 16, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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We can’t think of a better place to ring in the New Year than here at home with great folks like you. Thank you for counting on us in 2014. We greatly appreciate your kind support. Your trust in us means so much!
Frank Furr and Steve Peddicord, of Hugoton, attend the National Honor Flight out of Wamego in April. The Wamego High School National Honor Society honors Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War with a special flight to the nation’s capital. Frank and Steve are pictured with Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bob Dole was greeting their Kansas Honor Flight group Thursday, April 29, 2015 for the eleventh anniversary of the WWII Memorial. Steve and Frank slipped in a copy of The Hermes for Where in the World is the Hermes! Thanks guys!!! What an honor to be pictured with the three of you. From the May 7, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? Former Hugoton resident and centenarian as of March - Petrena Thompson trekked all the way to Africa on safari, tucking a copy of The Hermes into her luggage for the trip. Petrena was accompanied by her daughter Mary De Stefano and eleven other travelers, but Petrena received special treatment due to her impressive age. From the June 11, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is The Hermes?The Romes took The Hugoton Hermes with them to Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas in July. They have been going to this same place each summer for about 20 years now. The group is standing on the dock of Coppermine Lodge where they stayed for ten days in July. While they were there, they had the opportunity to "Flyboard" like the guy behind them in the picture. The flyboarding is powered by a hose attached to a jet ski. In the picture from left to right are Reed Rome, Taylor Slocum, Lisa Rome, Anna Rome and Keith Rome. From the August 6, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is the Hermes! Steve Demers, pictured at left, recently made a road trip to Canada to visit his hometown of Drummondville, Quebec, along with his wife and children. They returned to the U.S. with his mom Jeannine Courchesne, pictured at right, so she could visit their Hugoton home. David and Emma are proud to have their picture taken with "Grandma Frenchy" in front of the US and Canadian flags flying at the visitor center at Thousand Islands, N.Y., after the family crossed the US/Canada border last week. (July 23, 2015)
Where in the World is The Hermes? Jerry and Sandra Cox, along with Tommy and Tammy Reust, hold a copy of The Hermes while visiting Branson, Mo. during the holiday weekend. The small group enjoyed several shows: the acro-
bats of China, the Presleys and Shoji Tabuchi. They also visited the fish hatchery at Lake Tanycomo. From the October 15, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the World is The Hermes? The newspaper arrived at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii with Wilmer and LaDonna Perry carrying the December 11 and December 18, 2014 issues. These two papers carried stories about Bill Hays and Harold Lee Kagarice as the two military men from Hugoton lost on the USS Arizona December 7, 1941. Wilmer and LaDonna made two attempts at boarding the Memorial, but weather shut down the shuttle to the platform. A video was shown in a theater before the transfer. At the end of the video, there was a drawing of names of the 1102 men who perished on the Arizona. The only name shown from Hugoton was Harold Lee Kagarice, USN. When you are from Hugoton, that brings up the goose bumps! From the November 5, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE HERMES? The Hermes’ own “roving reporter” Moscow Correspondent Judy Hickert carried her Hermes all the way to Guatemala earlier this month. She and her family left April 1 and came back eight days later, after taking in countless sights and beautiful scenery. From the April 16, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes?! Eileen and Milton Gillespie recently vacationed in India and Nepal. They shared this picture of themselves with The Hugoton Hermes at the Taj Mahal located in Agra, India. Thank you Eileen and Milton. From the March 19, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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616 S. Main St. Hugoton, KS 67951 “Where in Outer Space” is The Hugoton Hermes!? Rex and RoGlenda Coulter met up with some recognizable people at the Hutchinson Kansas State Fair. From left to right are Rex, RoGlenda and Mike and Jill Schechter and their daughter Tish Godfrey. Safe travels to you Schechter Family!! From the September 24, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Where in the world is The Hermes? It’s back in New York City with another Hermes employee - Ruthie Winget! Ruthie and a host of Hugoton, Rolla and Moscow residents toured the Big Apple during a recent trip to New England. Here, they show off their small-town newspaper at the famous Trump Tower. The group spent several days in NYC seeing all the sights, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial, Chinatown and they also planned to visit the Hershey factory in Pennsylvania on their way back to Kansas. From the September 17, 2015 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
January 1 - New Years Day January 5 - School Resumes January 6 - Migrant Meeting at District Office 6:00 p.m.
January 8 - High School Basketball at Fowler 4:00 p.m. - High School Scholars’ Bowl leaves for Wichita - School in Session
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Amiley’s team wins many honors Five year old Amiley Lewis is actively showing her spirit! Amiley is on the competitive cheer team in a gym in Guymon called Head Over Heels. The gym owner is Crystal Aranda. She performs with her team “Sparkz.” Amiley is the youngest on the team. She practices two times a week after school. Their first competition was November 15 in Tulsa, Ok. at the American Spirit Championships. The Sparkz team placed first in their division and was High Point Grand Champion. Their second competition was December 12, also in Tulsa, called the Athletic Gold Championships. The team once again spirited away with first place. Their next competition will be Central Nationals by American Spirit Championships. Amiley is the daughter of Kendra and Cory Lewis of Rolla and
Obie Telford, Katie Murray and Coleman Kirby reunited over breakfast for supper at the Murrays. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Murray.
Now is the time to visit college students Amiley Lewis. Photo courtesy of Kendra Lewis. granddaughter of Gwen Rodriguez of Rolla. Way to go Amiley!
December means more than just Christmas parties and Christmas concerts when you have a college student. It means your student might be coming home for a short break between semesters! Parents are always glad to see their child,
happy and healthy, after a semester away. Students also like to catch up with their buddies whom they haven’t seen for a few months. So this vacation, remember to take time to visit with your friends, relatives and college students!
David Stout’s personal memories of Guy Clinesmith Lynn Fink’s beautiful Christmas display is the first place winner of Moscow’s Christmas Lighting Contest.
Christmas Lighting winners are announced Winners of the annual Moscow Christmas Lighting Contest this year were first place Lynne Fink; second place Paco and Hope Gonzalez; and third Casey Smith and Amika Saucedo. Prizes
awarded were $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third. The winners were announced at the Moscow School Christmas Program.
Paco and Hope Gonzalez take second place in Moscow’s Christmas lighting contest with their colorful display.
Baptist Church hosts New Years Eve party The Moscow Baptist Church will host a New Years Eve party beginning at 7:00 p.m. December 31. Bring a pot luck dish and a White Elephant gift for the gift
exchange. Cards will be played. Everyone is welcome to come see the old year out and bring in the New Year. Come for the fun, fellowship and food!
Biggest Loser weigh in will be January 11 Moscow Recreation will again sponsor the Annual Biggest Loser Contest. The first weigh-in will be January 11 at the Moscow Grade School from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Call Rec Director Rusty Crites at 598-2995 with any
questions or if you need a later weigh in time. The contest will be for three months with weigh-ins the first Monday of February, March and last weigh-in the first Monday of April. You can participate alone or with a team.
Mike the Hypnotist returns to Moscow Mike the Hypnotist will be coming back to Moscow for his comedy show at the Moscow High School Gym. The show will be Saturday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. The charge for this great evening of entertainment is a non-
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David Stout, son of Virgil and Margie Stout of Rolla, grandson of Ed and Minnie Stout of Rolla, and great-grandson of Frank and Lizzie Stout - the founders of Rolla - recently proposed submitting some Rolla history for The Hugoton Hermes. David grew up on the original homestead of Ed and Minnie Stout, one and a half miles north of Rolla. He attended Rolla schools throughout his education until his graduation from Rolla High in 1963. David continues, “At this time, I am now 70 years old and retired. To fill up my time, I have several big projects to keep my mind occupied. One of them is working on my family tree, which for Rolla means three major families: on my dad's side would be the Stouts and the Clinesmiths, and on my mother's side the Ipson family. As I have been researching my family there in Rolla, old memories have cropped up, memories about what it used to be like to live back in Rolla. Thus, instead of just including raw facts about dates and places of births, marriages, divorces, deaths, funerals and burials, I have been including some of my memories in the worksheets of my family tree. It finally occurred to me that people outside the family might be interested in ‘The Old Rolla,’ and what life used to be like. However, my memories aren't just of events during my lifetime. My grandfather and my Uncle Elver Stout told me stories of what it was like for them to come to Morton County back in the late 1800s before there was a Rolla.” David Stout’s personal memories about Guy Clinesmith Since so much information is missing in this tree, I, David Stout, would just like to share some of my memories about this man’s life. My memories actually begin with the death of Fred Stout in August of 1950. I had just turned five years old three months earlier, and I remember the family having a wake for Fred in the living room of the original Frank Stout homestead south of Rolla. Note: I confirmed this memory with Fred’s son Terry years later when I was an adult. In any case, I don’t know who was living there at the time, but I suspect it was Guy and Marion because I remember them living there for awhile. I specifically remember them showing me the old smokehouse out back and explaining to me what it was used for. I didn’t know because we didn’t have one on our farm. Guy and Marion didn’t live there long, because the next place I remember them living in was within the city limits of Rolla. I don’t remember exactly which house it was, but I do recall it was in the southwestern corner of town. After living in Rolla for a short period of time, Guy bought a farm about five miles north of Hugoton. I remember the first time we drove there. That five mile drive seemed to take forever. For some reason, of all his Clinesmith cousins, Dad seemed to favor Guy the most because we visited them a lot of the time, and they us. Typically, Guy and Marion would sit at the dining room table with Mom and Dad playing the card game of canasta while sipping bourbon and coke until the wee hours of the morning. If Guy and Marion were visiting us, then we kids would simply go to bed. If we were visiting them, then we would fall asleep and have to be either carried to the car, or walk to the car if we were old enough. We hated this aspect of the visits, particularly in the winter when the car would be cold and wouldn’t be warm until we got to Hugoton. Guy and Marion liked to grow chickens on their farm, but unlike my mom who would butcher the males just as soon as they reached “puberty” (which could be ascertained because they started to crow), Marion allowed the males to become full adult roosters. Like males of many species, they are aggressive and will defend their territories. One day, my little brother - who was about three or four at the time - had to defend himself by kicking at a rooster who was attacking him. The adults quickly came to his rescue. My little sister Sheryl developed allergies when she was quite young, and had to go to Oklahoma City periodically for allergy treatment. Occasionally, my other sister Valina and I would be left with Guy and Marion for a few days while our parents took Darrell and Sheryl to Oklahoma City. I think I was about eleven or twelve before I got to go along with the family to the big city of Oklahoma City. I remember being simply amazed by all the houses out in the suburbs. I left Rolla to go away to the University of Kansas in September of 1963. In the fall of 1965 we all knew Marion was sick with cancer in the Stevens County Hospital where she had worked in years past as a nursing assistant. One of my old teachers from Rolla, Loren Buss, worked in the hospital part-time and Mom asked him how she was doing. She wrote to me at KU his response, “She’s dying by inches.” When she died, I didn’t bother to come home for the funeral. The following summer I was home on the farm when Guy remarried, probably in late May or sometime during June. Back in those days, it was traditional for newly married people to be subjected to a charivari (or shivaree or chivaree when spelled the English way). In Rolla, what this meant was that everyone in town would secretly plan on the night, usually about a week or two after the marriage, surround the home of the newlyweds, when the new groom would pass out cigars to all the men. After that, the couple would be “kidnapped,” taken to the main street of Rolla, and the man would have to drive his bride down the middle of main street in a wheelbarrow. After that, everyone would go to the farm of Elver and Bess Stout (eventually Don Stout’s farm), and proceed to throw the groom into the horse tank. With the marriage of Guy and his new bride, Jean Badger, adaptations needed to be made because we weren’t going to all drive twenty miles back to Rolla just to throw Guy into the tank. As it turned out, I wanted to go to the movie at the Hugoton drive-in that night with Wayne Claassen and Larry Kneller, but my parents wanted to go to the chivaree, so we all compromised: Wayne and Larry could come with us to the chivaree, then have the car afterwards while my folks would ride back to Rolla with other relatives. My dad allowed me to drive over to Hugoton with Mom, Wayne, Larry and him in the car. We led the way, but when we got close to Guy’s farm home, we needed to stop and allow everyone to catch up. I naturally shut off the headlights of the car, but my dad and mom griped me out, saying, “You just warned him!” Since we were about half a mile away, I thought that was ridiculous. Anyway, everyone arrived, and we proceeded on to the farm. I par-
ticularly remember how affectionate Guy was with Jean, enveloping her in his arms as he pointed to different ones and explaining to her who we all were. He then passed out the cigars. Wayne, Larry and I made sure we got one apiece as well. My mom asked me, “What are you planning on doing with that?” “The usual thing one does,” I answered. When it came time to throw Guy into the horse tank, we went out to the corral, but Guy made a little speech which gave everyone pause. He had a constant ear infection (which we all knew about), and he was worried that the dirty water of the horse tank might make things worse. Well, that certainly made us all stop and think. Carl Ipson led the discussion and it was finally agreed that we wouldn’t throw him into the tank. Now, if Guy would have just let things be, then everything would have been alright, but he thanked us for our consideration, then scooped up a handful of water and slung it at us. With that, we picked him up and put his feet only in the horse tank! Later, after leaving the farm, now having only Wayne and Larry in the car, I asked them in an irritated voice about my parents’ admonition of me for turning off the car headlights: “Could you explain to me how in the HELL that was giving him a warning? Do you think he was standing at the windows of his house every minute since getting married, just waiting for us to come? And even if he was, what would he do? Get out his shotgun?” Anyway, we finally got to the drive-in theatre and promptly lit up the cigars. I got profoundly sick, and had to lie down on the trunk of the car in the fresh open air to clear my head. In the days to come, Wayne and Larry teased me about not being able to smoke cigars. My final memory about Guy is his attending the wedding of my sister Valina in February of 1968. By this time, Guy’s own marriage to Jean had fallen apart. When he passed through the line to wish my sister best wishes, he emphasized that he really meant it, because he’d learned that marriage doesn’t always turn out very well. Three years later, Guy died. David H. Stout Now living in Taiwan
Sam Dunn family travels to OKC Sam and Rachel Dunn and granddaughter Samantha traveled to Oklahoma City, Ok. after Santa Day December 18 to attend Rachel’s nephew’s wedding Saturday, December
19. The wedding was beautiful and although the time with family was short, they enjoyed it. Sam, Rachel and Samantha traveled back Monday, December 21.
Pictured in back left to right are Derick Holmes and Katie Murray and in front are Karly Clinesmith and Kaleigh Barrett. Selfie courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett.
Four graduates shovel walks for Rolla families Four high school graduates decided to spend the first part of their Christmas vacation shoveling walks for people in Rolla. Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Katie Murray and Derick
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, January 6, 2011 USD 210 hosted a grand opening of the new cafeteria located in Hugoton’s new middle/high school for employees and school board members. Thursday, January 7, 2001 Pam Bensel will be sworn in as the new Stevens County Clerk January 8, 2001. Bensel has served in the county clerk’s office since April of 1976. She will replace Opal Hall. Thursday, January 4, 1996 Phillis Crawford recently completed training to become a certified SHICK Volunteer Counselor for consumers in Stevens County. SHICK stands for Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas. Thursday, January 2, 1986 Roy Huhn is retiring from the Stevens County District Conservation Service effective
January 3, 1986. Roy has served seven years with the conservation service in Hugoton. Thursday, January 1, 1976 Postage for a first class letter was raised from 10¢ to 13¢ effective December 31, 1975, according to Hugoton Postmaster Ed Starkey. Thursday, January 6, 1966 Jim Webber officially retired from the Hugoton Post Office December 30, 1965, after carrying the mail fortysix years. The first vehicle he drove on his route was a Model T Ford. He never had an accident in all his years of service. Mayor Phil Parsons read a petition of signatures asking for a traffic light at Sixth and Jackson. The city council voted to place 4-way stop signs at the intersection instead. Thursday, January 5, 1961
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Happy New Year from all of us at the Senior Center! We hope everyone had a great Christmas. Please note that we will be closed New Year’s Day. Make plans now to attend our New Year’s Eve dance from 8pm-12am and ring in the New Year with us! There will be no admission fee as Hansen-Mueller is sponsoring. Bob Walter will be providing the live country music. There will be door prize drawings all evening. Please bring a potluck. 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. 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 on
cost, menus, etc. 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. 31..............Beef & Noodles Jan. 1..................Center Closed Jan. 4 ........................Meat Loaf Jan. 5 .............................Brisket Jan. 6.......................Beef Gravy Jan. 7 .............Chicken Pot Pies Activities Thursday, December 31 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, January 1 Center Closed Monday, January 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 6 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com LIBRARY FEES Beginning Saturday, January 2, fees for overdue books, audios, and magazines will be ten cents per day per item. Overdue fees for videogames will DECREASE from $5.00 per day to $1.00 per day. All other overdue fees will remain the same. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BOOKS The library still has several gently used children’s Christmas picture books available. They are priced at $3.00 each or four for $10.00. HOLIDAY CLOSING The library will be closed
Friday, January 1, 2016. We will be open again Saturday, January 2 for your convenience. Happy New Year! KIDS’ WINTER READING PROGRAM “Fetch A Good Book”, the kids’ winter reading program is now underway, and will run until January 30, 2016. Check out the progress in our front hallway! There is still time to participate - find the instructions for the program on Facebook! CIRCLE TIME Circle time will take a break until January. Stay tuned!
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Newly-elected Sheriff LR Rose will take office January 9, 1961. Stevens County Clerk Sara Etta Metcalf will also be sworn in. County Commissioner Mack Brewer will take office the same day. Thursday, January 5, 1956 Duane Hamlin announced the Stevens County farmers will stage a rabbit drive Saturday. The drive will be held two miles west and a quarter mile north of Woods. No guns will be permitted but drivers may carry wooden clubs. 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.
More than 1,500 jack rabbits were bagged in a drive last Saturday near Woods. Part of the kill is shown in the above photo after being loaded into a grain truck. It was estimated considerably more than a thousand jacks were in the truck. The rabbits were sold to a Garden City farm to be processed for mink ranchers. Proceeds of this drive went to the Lone Star Church. The drive netted one coyote, felled by Roger Hall, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Code Hall of Moscow, with a well thrown club. It was estimated some 2,500 men and boys participated in the drive. Another drive has been set for Sunday on the Hitch ranch, four miles east and two miles north of Woods in Seward County. Money from this sale of jack rabbits will be donated to the polio campaign. Picture from the January 12, 1956 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.
Whitetail antlerless-only season planned to begin January 1 Deer hunters with unfilled 2015 deer permits have one more chance to put venison in the freezer this January. All unfilled deer permits are valid; however unit restrictions listed on the permits are still in effect. Those who didn’t purchase a permit in 2015 or may have already filled a permit, can purchase whitetail antlerless-only permits valid for the January seasons. Whitetail antlerless permits can be purchased over the counter by anyone during the extended season. Any unfilled either-sex permit converts to a whitetailed antlerless only permit in January, and hunters may purchase up to five additional whitetail antlerlessonly permits. However, unit
and public land restrictions apply. For example, a hunter with an unfilled Any Season Either-sex Whitetail permit can use that to harvest an antlerless white-tailed deer statewide on private and public land. And the first whitetail antlerless-only permit a hunter purchases is valid statewide on public and private land, except Unit 18. A hunter can purchase up to four additional whitetail antlerless-only permits valid only in specified units. Season lengths also vary based on unit location. See your 2015 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary, or visit ksout doors.com and click “Hunting/Big Game Information/ Deer,” for details.
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By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City KS Each holiday gathering is special. Families and friends get together to see how big the kids have gotten, catch up on family news from the summer and new school year, and remind each other to be grateful for what we have. But what’s the best way to know what you have to be thankful for when it comes to Social Security disability or retirement benefits? This year, between holiday presents and egg nog, give your loved ones the gift of access, knowledge, and empowerment that they’ll be thankful to have. Before everyone gathers around the glow of a fire, gather around the glow of the computer screen and pull up www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to open a free my Social Security account. There, your friends and family who don’t yet receive benefits can access their: • Earnings information; • Social Security Statements; and • Estimates of future benefits if they are still working.
This information is invaluable to family members — both young and old — or family members who are planning to file for disability benefits. It can help them make informed financial decisions about the future. If your loved one is already receiving retirement or disability benefits, my Social Security is useful for quick and easy updates and changes like: • Changes of address; • Direct deposit information; • Replacing a Medicare card; and • Receiving replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S documents for tax season. By showing your loved ones how to access this resource and encouraging them to open their own my Social Security accounts, you can keep the good feeling of gratitude going all year round. Join the more than 20 million families and friends already using my Social Security to stay informed of their benefits and prepare for the future. Gather the family around www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year long.
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Support National Blood Donor PayNearMe makes it easy to submit child support payments Kansas Department for Chil- phone or to print. ing money orders. The effects of missed child supMonth in Hugoton January 12 dren and Families (DCF) Secre- 3. Choose from the list of pay- Thomas said the State will port are felt by children and This January, during National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to roll up their sleeves to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. The American Red Cross will be in Hugoton January 12, 2016 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at St Helen Catholic Church, 1011 Jefferson. Since 1970, National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January to not only honor blood and platelet donors, but also to help increase donations during the winter months. Maintaining a sufficient blood supply for patients is difficult at this time of year because extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout. Karla Essmiller became a blood donor in college, but the importance of giving blood hit home when several family members had medical emergencies. “It only takes once sitting in a hospital, praying that your loved one will live through the day, to know how thankful you are for every single thing done to help them,” she said. “Donating blood is a simple gift that I can make that may help up to three people live another day. That makes me feel like a hero.” The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to resolve to give blood regularly, beginning in January. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: • Ulysses January 14, 2016: 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m., Grant
County Fairground, 1000 West Patterson Ave • Syracuse January 13, 2016: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Hamilton County Fair Building, 806 S Main • Sublette January 12, 2016: 2:00-6:00 p.m., Christian Church, 106 West Carson • Elkhart January 13, 2016: 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Elkhart City Hall, 433 Morton Street • Liberal January 14, 2016: noon-6:00 p.m., Western Avenue Church of Christ, 215 S. Western Ave. • Hugoton January 12, 2016: noon-5:00 p.m., St Helen Catholic Church, 1011 Jefferson Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. Submitted by the American Red Cross.
tary Phyllis Gilmore is pleased to announce paying your child support is now easier than ever. By visiting the PayNearMe website, you can request a payment code, allowing you to submit your child support payment with cash at more than 85 locations in the state at any time of the day. Locations include Family Dollar and participating 7-Eleven stores. Payments can also be made at locations outside of Kansas. There are 17,000 stores nationwide that can process payments. “In an ongoing effort to ensure that custodial parents are receiving court-ordered support to care for their children, we are excited to launch this additional effort to increase child support collections,” Gilmore said. The process is simple: 1. Visit the PayNearMe Web site, and enter your court order information. 2. Select whether you want the payment code sent to your
ment locations closest to you 4. Visit the store and provide both the payment code and cash to the cashier. “There are many parents who don’t have a bank account, and we are not withholding anything from their income,” said DCF Child Support Services (CCS) Director Trisha Thomas. “This new program gives them an easy and convenient way to get into the routine of making payments.” Thomas says approximately one in 13 (or eight percent) of Americans don’t have a bank account. Payments made at any of the participating retail locations are transferred electronically to the Kansas Payment Center (KPC) to be credited to child support court orders within a few business days. The payer receives a proof of payment in the form of a receipt. Payments can be completed in less than a minute in the store, and will allow payers to avoid purchasing and send-
AG asks Supreme Court to review EPA decision Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Wednesday, December 9 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to dictate how states regulate runoff from sources such as farmland, construction sites, and urban areas. Schmidt led a bipartisan group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a brief asking the Court to take up the case after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit upheld the EPA's effort to impose detailed nutrient and sediment runoff limits on states in the Chesapeake Bay region under the guise of setting the total maximum daily load (TMDL) for those pollutants. “This case has never been about one geographic region or one particular plan to manage runoff,” Schmidt said. “The issue is whether the EPA can expand its authority under the Clean Water Act to micromanage how states meet federal water-quality standards. Ultimately, this is about whether a
federal agency has the authority to upend state and local economies by telling states – and ultimately landowners – how to use their land and natural resources. We believe the EPA has exceeded its authority and our nation’s highest court should be the one to ultimately decide this case.” Kansas filed the brief in American Farm Bureau Federation, et al., v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al., Case No. 15-599. Kansas is supporting the plaintiffs – the American Farm Bureau Federation and others – in asking the Supreme Court to hear the case and reverse the 3rd Circuit’s decision. States joining the Kansas-led brief were Indiana, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Submitted by the Office of the Attorney General.
benefit from having more clients use the new system because money orders sometimes lack the necessary information needed for the KPC to credit the right cases. Money orders also require more work for the State, while the payments made through this new effort are processed through an automated system. Once a payment code is obtained through the Web site, you also have the option to download the free PayNearMe app, which allows you to keep track of payments and set reminders. Thomas says approximately 40,000 Kansans have failed to make their child support payment within the last 45 days.
families. DCF Secretary Gilmore emphasizes the positive result of parental involvement when payments are made. “We know that when noncustodial parents pay their child support, they are more invested in the lives of their children financially and emotionally,” Secretary Gilmore said. “It is our goal to promote healthy families by encouraging that investment.” Learn more about Pay NearMe in Kansas at http://www.kspaycenter.com/ pay_support-1.aspx or https://www.paynearme.com/ s/13892/b/Xs27qz/wel come. Submitted by Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.74 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.00/g, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate:Wichita- $1.60 per gallon, down 8.5 cents per gallon from last week's $1.69 per gallon; Lincoln- $2.02 per gallon, down 7.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.09 per gallon; Topeka- $1.75 per gallon, down 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $1.78 per gallon. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 26.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 10.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 4.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 28.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. As the majority of the United
States is still experiencing falling retail gas prices, California and the Great Lakes states are buoying the national average, keeping it from dropping further below $2 per gallon," said Will Speer, a Houstonbased senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. "After a healthy 5.9 million barrel draw in domestic crude stocks, crude futures markets responded with gains in the price of West Texas Intermediate crude." "Despite this bullish pressure, 38 of the 50 states saw a weekly decline in gas prices. However, this majority of states lowering gas prices wasn’t enough to move the national average significantly, a testament to the severity of California’s gas price hike," said Speer. "As the refining issues impacting California aren’t expected to be resolved this week, California will continue to inflate the national gas price average into the new year.” For a complete listing of current averages and other fuel price data, visit http://media.gasbuddy.com. For fuel news and alerts, follow @GasBuddyNews on Twitter.
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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HELP WANTED Cattle and pasture operation in SW Kansas is looking for individual to fill position in maintenance department. Duties would include servicing equipment, upkeep of facilities, and other general duties. Experience in pivot irrigation and grain handling would be beneficial. Some cow experience helpful too. Average 50 hours per week with every other weekend off. Benefits include health insurance allowance and beef.
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High Plains Energy, LLC a rapidly growing service oriented company, is seeking a full time Route Sales Person for the Ulysses, Hugoton and Liberal area. Applicant must be 21, have a valid CDL and good driving record. Hazmat endorsement, tanker, air brakes and/or propane delivery experience a plus. We will train the proper applicant. We offer competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation and paid holidays.
Call Anthony Krull (Operations Manager): 620-276-0506 (office) or 620-482-0212 for more information. (8c51) JBS Five Rivers, Grant County Feeders in Ulysses, KS is seeking a full time
Welder Fabricator Some experience with metal working equipment such as Press Brakes, and Metal Rolls will be valuable skills but not required. Ability to read and interpret blue prints is a must. Some business travel may be required. Benefits, holiday and paid time off. Driver’s License, background check including drug screen required.
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(First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 17, 2015) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Robert J. Suddeth, Plaintiff and Kansas Department of Revenue, State of Ohio, State of California, the Estate of Glenn Nelson, a/k/a Glenn Paul Nelson and all Unknown Persons who may lay claim and interest to a 2005 Buick LeSabre Custom with Vehicle Identification Number 1G4HP52K15U151810 Defendants
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TO:State of Ohio State of California Estate of Glenn Nelson, a/k/a Glenn P. Nelson, deceased and all other concerned persons: You are notified that at Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by Robert J. Suddeth, Plaintiff, praying that title to property stated in the Petition be awarded to the Plaintiff and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before January 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered upon the Petition. ROBERT J. SUDDETH, Petitioner Coleman J. Younger, #27003 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner
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THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition was been filed in this Court by Lillian Seaman, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Mary White, deceased, dated June 20, 2013, requesting the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; petitioner be appointed as Executor, without bond; and petitioner be granted Letters Testamentary. You are required to file your writ-
ten defenses thereto on or before January 22, 2016, at 9:30 A.M. in the District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Lillian Seaman, Petitioner
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Hugoton I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed time with friends and family like I did. My three kids are all here and my nephews came in to town and Mom cooked, perfect. Now I am looking at my decorations and my tree and thinking that I really don’t want to put it all away. I want it put up and go back to a less cluttered look but I really don’t like to do it. Undecorating is not as much fun as decorating is it? Well, the Chamber has a solution for this problem called Operation Takedown that will be this Saturday, January 2 at 2:00 p.m. here at the Senior Center. Come bid on a local high school student and after you win that student the two of you can decide when to get together and put up all your Christmas stuff til next year. The proceeds go towards the Fireworks fund and the students need the community service hours for scholarship eligibility. I have eight kids coming hoping to work so don’t disappoint them, come out and support our youth Saturday.
Donating to causes such as this has been a part of society ever since there were needs out there. There have been some clever and strange ways to raise money in the past that I would like to share. This one is smart and I do not promise not to do this downtown Hugoton. Evanstown High School in Illinois had a “Stop the Bieber Day” fundraiser where they played Justin Bieber’s hit “Baby” over and over on the school loudspeakers and intercoms until they raised $1000 for their school dance. The only way to make it stop was to reach the goal. It worked. A group called Tall Clubs International is a non-profit organization created to “benefit the interest of tall people”. What are tall people interested in that others aren’t? They give out scholarships for tall people to go to college. To qualify, women must be at least 5’10” and men 6’2”. A thirty year old organization called “Clowning Around” accepts donations and grants
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE scholarships to underprivileged children in the U.S. who want to go to Clown College Yes, it’s a real university. Seriously though there are a few charities out there that are just plain old scam artists. They adopt a name very similar to legitimate organizations and raise lots of money for themselves. The Center for Investigative Research compiled information from state and federal records and put together a list of the worst charities around. Topping the list is Kids’ Wish Network, Wish for Kids Organization and Cancer Fund of America who sound just too much like Make a Wish and American Cancer Society who are doing good things every day. These sound-alikes put only between one and nine percent of the millions raised towards any good cause. The Firefighters Charitable Foundation, The International Union of Police Associates, American State Troopers and the National Veteran’s Service Fund are also imposters of the
real deal putting only between .5 and 2 percent of the millions of dollars collected from wellmeaning individuals towards any public service. Preying on people’s heartstrings seems to work well for these crooks. Names like Caring for our Nation’s Veterans, Hope Cancer Fund, Firefighter’s Burn Relief Fund, Children’s Leukemia Research and Find the Children join groups like American Association for the Deaf and Blind and Disabled Police and Sherriff Association to milk millions out of well-wishers. There are several tools to check the legitimacy of charities before giving; one of my favorites is CharityWatch. com which rates international charities with letter grades. Some groups that received A’s are the World Wildlife Foundation, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the American Red Cross and the Children’s Defense Fund. The best advice is to always check out a charity and to be even safer, donate locally.
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As we count down the days to a brand-new year, we’d like to thank you for stopping here. Your friendship, support and kindness too make us so very grateful to each one of you. We hope that your New Year is simply a blast from the very first moment until the last.
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The Cosmosphere, the Hutchinson-based space center and museum, has embarked on a multi-faceted journey of revitalization, with a large amount of the effort focusing on more advanced educational programming. New curriculum that focuses on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and college and career readiness helps teachers and students connect the dots between theory and application. The Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere’s Hall of Space Museum, as many are aware, houses the largest combined collection of U.S. and Russian space artifacts in the world. Whereas the Cosmosphere’s educational programs may be less widely known, the newly expanded science-based education efforts tie perfectly into the national push for better science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and career development. The initiative also addresses issues at the state level, providing relevant learning content for school districts strapped by shortages of math and science teachers and facing extremely tight budgets. “We know times are tough
The time has come for us to say,
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for schools, and they have to make hard decisions about how to spend their money,” says Tracey Tomme, the Cosmosphere’s Vice President of Education. “As we design our new programs, we are making sure they are meeting the standards schools need. For instance, STEM skills are being emphasized heavily in schools. While literacy and math are key to every child’s future, our programs are meeting all of these core areas along with history, communications and workplace skills. The best way to describe it is that we are no longer just a field trip. We are providing standards-aligned, careerfocused, curricular packages that include a culminating event at the Cosmosphere.” Tomme joined the Cosmosphere in August of 2014, with the role of driving the institution’s commitment to STEM education initiatives and positioning the Cosmosphere as a leader in applied science education. The Cosmosphere currently serves approximately 12,000 students each year. With its new programs those numbers are likely to increase to 15,000 to 20,000 or more per year. “We are developing solid programs that schools can truly appreciate as we partner to serve the students and teachers of Kansas and our surrounding states,” Tomme said. The Cosmosphere’s learning experiences include: • Known worldwide, Cosmosphere Camps, for students entering second grade through high school, are dedicated to inspiring explorers of all ages using STEM principles and building leadership and teamwork skills. Camps include Space 101-501, where campers train like astronauts using methods employed by NASA; Mars Academy, Forces of Flight, Starship Earth, Lunar Base and Alien Adventure. There are also custom-designed camps for school groups as well as Merits of Space for Boy Scouts from across the country. • The Cosmosphere takes its education programs direct to students through school visits and live webcasts. • The Cosmosphere’s professional staff trains, educates and entertains Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, and 4-H participants of all ages. From liquid nitrogen ice cream to hands-on experiments, the Cosmosphere inspires and motivates Scouts. Merit badges and patches are available, and all participants receive a customized Cosmosphere patch. • The new Cosmosphere cur-
riculum-based packages are grade-level aligned from pre-K through 12th grade. These packages include educator professional development and cocurricular lessons. Every package includes science, math, an historical focus, literature piece, and an engineering design challenge. Over the years, the Cosmosphere’s education experiences and space camps have provided a learning spark and springboard for many people now working science or hightech related jobs. The new focus in many of the Cosmosphere educational experiences involves translating learning into group collaboration, problem-solving and risk/reward trials. To better position itself for the future and more accurately reflect its offerings, the Cosmosphere recently introduced refreshed branding that high-
lights its efforts to provide more services to schools and learners of all ages. The positioning includes a new tagline: International SciEd Center and Space Museum. The Cosmosphere has seen significant enthusiasm for its All Girls Physics of Flight camps, Boys and Girls Club programs and rural school outreach initiatives. “Our artifacts collection is truly amazing,” Tomme said. “It should be used as a tourist attraction but also as a learning tool for the next generation. The programs we are creating and delivering are being watched closely by other museums and institutions. We are setting a new standard for engaging young minds in historical events that will inspire them to think big.” Submitted by the Cosmosphere.
The Cosmosphere at Hutchinson push for better science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for visitors.
1120 AC. GRANT & STEVENS CO. LAND AUCTION THURS., JAN. 7 @ 11:00 A.M. SELLERS: WILLIAM LEWIS ESTATE, ET AL LOCATION: ULYSSES, KS—PIONEER ELECTRIC BUILDING, 1850 WEST OKLAHOMA
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