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The Hugoton High School Class of 2016 graduated Saturday, May 14 in Hugoton. Music was provided by the high school band, directed by Ms. Amy Freeman. The senior class choir representatives provided music with Director Trevor Waechter and pianist Carly Martin. Six students were selected as Valedictorians. They included Austin Nordyke, Parker Titus, Sarah Johnson, Carly Hittle, Zack Littell and Mark Persinger. Two students, Sarah Johnson and Austin Nordyke, were selected to give the valedictory remarks. Mrs. Chelle Leininger was in charge of awards and honors recognition. HHS Principal Mr. Jon Girodat presented the Class and USD 210 Board of Education President Mr. Don Beesley, assisted by school board members, accepted the class and awarded the diplomas. Abagail Crawford offered the invocation and Carly Martin gave the benediction. Scholarships totaling more than $90,000 were awarded to students. Britta and Olian Thompson Memorial $1000 to Parker Titus. FCC Montana Beesley Scholarship - $1000 to Sarah Johnson. Pheasant Heaven - College ScholarshipContinued to page 4
Stevens County EMTs pause during their busy schedules for a photo. Left to right are Rodney Kelling, John Moser, Melvin Vaughn, Danny Gerrond, Thomas Torrey, Michael Burrows,
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Local Masons invite public to Grand Master’s Reception
Phil Gooch, Bridget Marshall, Kyrie Esarey, Bailey Esarey, Nylene Johnson, Penny Sandoval, Kayla Harris, Joy Lewis and Margaret Bell.
Kitzke files for re-election Paul Kitzke filed to run Stevens County for Attorney in the August 2 primary. Paul is the incumbent and will be pursuing his third term as County Attorney. Deadline to file for public office is fast approaching: Wednesday, June 1 at 12:00 noon. Please contact Stevens County Clerk Pam Bensel for more information at 620-544-2541.
Hugoton High School’s Class of 2016 takes a moment to bask in the confetti and balloons celebrating their accomplishments over the past four years during their high school careers.
Hugoton’s Masonic Lodge #406 AF&AM invites the community to the quickly-approaching Western Kansas Grand Master’s Reception and Banquet Saturday, May 21. The event starts with a reception at the Lodge, 112 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton, at 11:00 a.m. Grand Masters and Grand Lodge Officers have reserved their spots and will be there to meet visitors. The Lodge has also added several items they will be displaying during the reception. The banquet will be at Memorial Hall at 12:30 p.m. and will include a steak dinner catered by Oklahoma Smoke. There is a charge for the banquet, and those wishing to attend must RSVP by Thursday, May 19 to 544-1505 or 5447241. You can also email eaglelip@pld.com to RSVP. Service awards and widow recognition will follow the banquet. Please take this opportunity to visit the Lodge!
Many students will now enroll in college, enter the work force or join the military. Great job seniors! The community is proud of you!
Commissioners continue to fret over budget The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May 16, 2016 with Commissioners Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson present. Dave Bozone was absent. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes, Vernon Anderson, District Two Commissioner Candidate Don Beesley and District Three Candidate Tron Stegman. The following is just an
agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda included Bills at 8:30; Paula Rowden at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; Josh Morris and Nancy Honig at 10:00; Karen Rich at 10:30; Phillip Willis at 11:00; Rodney Kelling at 11:30; and lunch at 12:00. When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking over miscellaneous subjects. They visited with Sheriff Heaton about some items in the billing.
Where in the World is the Hermes? Pat Arange takes it to California March 29 to May 11. Behind Pat is a view of Los Angeles. Pat visited numerous places while in California including Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, Pier 39 in San Francisco and Monterey Bay Aquarium in in Monterey. He also got to walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame and visit some stars’ homes.
Paula Rowden, representing Community Health, brought in their budget for the Commissioners to look over. The budget request did not include the public transportation expenses which Paula showed as $72,039.26. These transportation costs were from 2015 which could be different after one of the drivers retires. Paula had talked with a representative from Pheasant Heaven. They cannot make a decision until later. Paula expressed her concern for how the transportation will be funded with the current economic status Stevens County is in. Some of the vehicles would need to be replaced. One of those needing replaced is the vehicle that can accomodate wheelchairs, because its brakes are going out. Paula emphasized if the health department’s funding from the county is decreased then it drops their grants. Paula has written for grants in the amount of $100,000. Joe asked if there is any duplication between the hospital and health department. Paula
listed what they, at the health department, do. She talked about their lab work. Some individuals have lab work done there they would not be able to afford at the clinic. A blood test at the health department may cost a person $25 and would cost $300 at the hospital. Some diabetics would not get necessary testing done if not for the health department’s services. Paula said the exact facts should be asked of Continued to page 3
Intermediate Principal Larry Lyder and Superintendent Adrian Howie just might be out of a job soon! Katie Loewen earned 1000 Accelerated Reader points this year, and was honored with the privilege of acting as superintendent the morning of Tuesday, May 10 and then as principal for the afternoon. HES Librarian Brenda Mills reported Katie might be the only student in the history of the AR program to earn such a staggering point total.
Don’t forget Update this Saturday The final Legislative Update is scheduled for this Saturday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford are both scheduled to appear. The Updates act as a tool to inform constituents of pertinent issues, as well as a forum to discuss any questions that might come up.
Where in the World is the Hermes? Judy and Roger Lynch took the newspaper along for their trip to Devil’s Tower in South Dakota. They also saw several other landmarks on their first “real” vacation in 40 years. Roger related that the trip was almost like a second honeymoon, and the couple really enjoyed spending ten days together on the road.
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Dust Bowl Riders send out their invitation Dear Editor, The days are getting longer, the temperature outside is getting a little warmer and if you listen closely, the rumble of motorcycles can be heard. This can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for the twenty-second annual Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally. Scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2016. Members of the Hugoton Dust Bowl Riders will once again host the Rally and proudly stand with Terry and Linda Lamberson to honor the memory of their son Brian. With a 22 year event record, the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally has become one of Hugoton’s largest events and one of the longest running motorcycle rally’s in this area. This event draws in riders, visitors and guests from all over. These visitors not only attend the event, they shop, fill up with gas, secure lodging and eat at local restaurants, many coming to visit family and friends for more than just the day. This all adds up to benefit the community and businesses here. As a club, the Dust Bowl Riders make every effort to support our community by purchasing the items we need for the event locally. In turn, we ask for the community’s support in helping us via cash donations, fun giveaways, prizes for the drawings, advertising, or simply allowing us to post our fliers where they can be seen and shared by your customers and visitors. Members of the Dust Bowl Riders have already been busy contacting businesses and individuals for donations and contributions for this year’s Rally. It is no secret that the
last year has been a difficult one for many who have been directly affected by the downturn in the economy. That means we must work harder to provide help for even more people. Members of the Dust Bowl Riders take pride in helping as many people as possible and we deeply appreciate your help in doing so. Please remember, the proceeds from this event are donated directly back into this area in the form of scholarships and charitable donations. In May 2016 four well qualified seniors were proud recipients of Brian Lamberson Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1000. each and many other individuals and groups have benefited by donations or a helping hand throughout the last year. Barb’s Den will once again be the venue for the Rally. Barb’s employee’s will be checking ID’s, monitoring alcohol consumption and insuring
The Lamberson Family, 2015
absolutely no underage drinking takes place. This allows DBR members to focus all their time and attention on coordinating the event itself. We look forward to seeing you at Barb’s Den Saturday, June 11. Linda Lamberson will be at her usual place at the front table to greet you upon your arrival. You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy this event. You can shop with the vendors, visit with friends, listen to some great music provided by DJ Cla Hammer, buy a poker hand, and enjoy a great BBQ meal provided by David Ray and the Oklahoma Smoke Crew. As per tradition, there will be original artwork up for auction. We encourage you to check out the auction items and stay to bid on these distinctive and beautiful pieces. Stop by, admire the bikes that are as unique as the individuals who ride them, join the fun and support the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally. Know that the money you contribute goes right back into the community, helping people you know. If you have already donated to this event, THANK YOU. If you haven’t, please consider doing so. Everything helps us to be able to do more. If you have questions, wish to donate, or would like to be a part of this event as a vendor, please feel free to contact any DBR member. Current DBR board members for 2016 are as follows: • President: Alan Talbert • Vice-President: Lizann Shugart • Secretary: Scott Butcher • Treasurer: Andy Chappell Sincerely, Dust Bowl Riders
Hazel Miller Friends and family will gather this week to remember and honor Hazel Ruth Ward Miller. Mrs. Miller passed from this life Monday May 16, 2016 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital at the age of 100. She was born December 26, 1915 in Offerle, to Jesse and Bertha Ward. Hazel was the fourth child out of five children. The family moved to a farm outside of Moscow when Hazel was five years old. They lived on the farm while her dad built the house in Moscow. Bertha and Jesse wanted to move to town as Viola and Violet were starting high school. Hazel reached 10 years old when they moved into the house in town. Hazel went to grade school in the country and in Moscow. She attended and graduated from Moscow High School in 1934. The fall of 1934 she attended Southwestern College in Winfield and received her teaching certificate. In August of 1937 Hazel married Roy F. Miller and six children came to bless this union: Patricia Ann (deceased), Terry, Tim, Jerry, Becky and Pamela. Hazel was a wonderful mother to her children, a teacher, farmer’s wife and also helped in the family grocery store. Mrs. Miller had many talents, she made most of her daughter’s clothes, she loved to work in her yard with her flowers, and she took art lessons and loved painting. She made many quilts and contributed to her church in many ways. She was also an animal lover and loved her kitty Sammy. An all-around fantastic lady. Hazel always said she should have kept track of the many pies she baked for church and school concession stands. The family recalls it was in the hundreds. After Roy’s passing in 1997, Hazel and Violet took care of each other and made many trips to Hugoton together. After Violet’s death in 2008, Hazel moved to WaKeeney to be near her daughter Becky. Hazel was proceeded in death by her parents; husband Roy; her sisters Viola and Violet; her brother Newton; and her infant daughter Patricia Ann. Survivors include children,
Terry and Pat Miller of Lacrosse, Tim and Pam Miller of Las Cruses, N.M., Jerry and Bobbye Miller of Boca Raton, Fl., Becky and Jerry Kobler of WaKeeney and Pamela and Jon Turkle of Haysville; her brother Bill and wife Mary Ward of Santa Rosa, Ca.; sister-in-law Patsy and Paul Butel of Paola; her nine grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; two greatgreat grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20 at the United Methodist Church in Moscow. Burial will follow at the Moscow Cemetery. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call, visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the family will be at the funeral home receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for Moscow United Methodist Church or WaKeeney United Methodist Church. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Eunice “Toots” Leeper The death of Eunice “Toots” Leeper of Garden City has been learned. Mrs. Leeper passed from this life Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was 76. Born July 13, 1939 in Garden City, she was the daughter of Clarence Leland and Beatrice Opal York Moler. November 19, 1966, Eunice married Bill Leeper at the First Christian Church in Garden City. Mrs. Leeper was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, and a member of the Eagles. Survivors include husband Bill Leeper of Garden City; her two daughters, Stacy Oberheim and Shelly Estrella-Penaran both of Garden City; five grandchildren, Becky Hill, Jessie Wells, Michael Sebastian Roberts, Matthew Killian Roberts and Megan Tanis Roberts all of Garden City; and her five great grandchildren, Paisley Hill, Presley Hill, Penelope Hill, Gavin Wells and Maddex Wells. Eunice is preceded in death by her parents; sister Judy D. Maggard; and sonin-law Lee Oberheim. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church of Garden City at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 20. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19 with the
family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Garden City High School JROTC or to St. Judes in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St., Garden City, Ks 67846.
Obituaries Mary (Oder) Harms Death has claimed the life of Mary Margaret (Oder) Harms. Mrs. Harms, age 79, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 12, 2016 at the DSA Hospice of the Southwest in Amarillo, Tx.
She was born June 16, 1936 in Hugoton, the daughter of Wayne Oder and the former Margaret Lily. As a young girl she attended the Hugoton school system, graduating from Hugoton High School. After high school she lived in Liberal, Enid, Ok. and was a resident of Amarillo for the past 25 years. She was a baker and a cake decorator. In 1952 Mary married Erbie Kirk at Tahlequah, Ok. In 1974 she married Paul J.
Larry Hagler Longtime Rolla resident Larry Neal Hagler passed peacefully from this life Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 75. Born September 6, 1940 in Amarillo, Tx., he was the son of the late Laura Margaret (Thompson) Walker and Jake Hagler. Larry attended Dalhart, Tx. schools and could have taught an advanced course in living life to the fullest. Mr. Hagler served in the United States Navy, stationed in Japan for two years, and had the tattoos and bawdy tales to show for it. He held various jobs and amusements throughout his life, always following his heart and his talents. He spent time working for the railroad, as a bar owner, as a guitar repairman, riding bulls in the rodeo, as a farmer, singing and playing the guitar, as head of maintenance at the Morton County Hospital, and as a carpenter. Larry had a knack for building; when his beloved wife Connie gave him a remodeling project, it always turned out beautifully, in part because they were such a great team – he would do the construction, she would do the design and decoration. Whatever he created from wood, whether it was a bucking rocking horse, a crib that held not only his children but also his grandchildren, or a rustic console made from old, reclaimed
barn wood, was nothing short of art. Fiercely stubborn with blue eyes full of mischief, Larry always had the funniest stories and he wouldn’t hesitate to tell them to you… again. The characters lucky enough to play a part in those stories were more to him than just friends; they were part of his chosen family. Larry had such love for his children that anything that was important to them – people or places - became important to him too. Anyone who noticed his habit of wearing purple more than a decade after two of his children graduated from Kansas State University can attest to this fact. Larry is survived by his
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 • Funeral Escort, 800 West City Limits, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson, Officer Fedelin • Barking Dog, 400 Block of Van Buren, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, May 11, 2016 • Altercation, 1000 Block of South Main, Took Report, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Thursday, May 12, 2016 • Loud Music, 900 Block of South Polk, Issued A Verbal Warning, Officer Crane/Officer Hale • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hale • Dog at Large, Eleventh and South Washington, Impounded Dog, Officer Hale • Stray Dog, 400 Block of East First, Impounded Dog, Officer Hale
Harms. He preceded her in death January 4, 2016. Mrs. Harms was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed making photo albums, knitting, making quilts and afgans, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Bobby Kirk of Montgomery, Tx., Jimmy Kirk of Tulsa, Ok., Terry Kirk of Tahlequah, Ok., Tammy Kirk of Nixa, Mo. and Lynn Kirk of Bowling Green, Ky. her stepdaughters, Jamie Harms of Hendersonville, N.C. and Tracy Duncan of Salina; her brother Bobby Oder of Hugoton; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren Mary is preceded in death by her husband and sister Esther. Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, May 17 at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary in Meade. Interment followed in the Graceland Cemetery of Meade. The family would welcome memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachman mortuary.com.
• Dog at Large, 600 Block of Jessica Lane, Impounded Dog, Officer Hagman • Released Dog to Owner, Officer Hagman Friday, May 13, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hale • Broke up Party, 800 Block of South Madison, Officer Lamatsch • Loud Party, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Lamatsch/Officer Fedelin Saturday, May 14, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Monroe, Issued a Ticket, Officer Fedelin • Loud Party, 900 Block of South Coulter, Advised them to quiet down, Officer Fedelin
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity May 9 through May 16. Fire Department Thursday, May 12, 2:03 p.m. dispatched to Highway 51 and Road 24 for a vehicle fire. Ambulance Activity One medical run and one Life Flight.
loving - and luckily for all of the family - incredibly patient and tolerant wife Connie Hagler; his three children, William “Bill” Stichnoth, Ryan Hagler and his fiancée Rachel Felton and Amanda Mejia and her husband Jorge; step children, Sean Grandy and his wife Kathy and Yvonne Grice and her husband Billy Jack; grandchildren, Isabel Stichnoth, Jeremiah Stichnoth and Jackson Hagler; step grandchildren, Bode Grice and Tryan Grice; his sisters, Janet Lindemann and her husband William “Bill” and Janis Thompson; and five nieces and nephews. Those preceding Larry in death were step grandson Richard Yorio and brotherin-law Mort Thompson. The family will have a celebration of Larry’s life in the near future and will notify friends and family when plans are set. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or to Hospice Care of the Southwest at 6600 Kilgore Drive #110, Amarillo, Tx. 79106, and may be left at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Box 745, Hooker, Ok. 73945.
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Commissioners Continued from page 1 officials at the hospital, but she remembers from when they were affiliated with the hospital that the hospital receives a certain amount for charitable cases. Medicare requires them to charge every client at the same level. Once the health department left the system, they were able to compete with other counties concerning charges for services offered. This consists of about 9,000 clients. Joe stressed he would like the health department to find ways to work with the hospital. Pat then said it will have to be decided if the transportation can be kept. It was a great option when the county had the money - but now the money is just not there. He reminded the actual cost of the health department for the county is $200,000. This is after grants and other funding coming in helps with their near-$500,000 budget. Joe still would like to see if there is some way to make cuts. Paula said Commissioners told her that before, and the cut was the transportation. Joe said he just wants the most “bang for the buck” - so is the transportation the lowest on the list for bang for the buck? Paula relunctantly admitted it is. She asked if they didn’t want this cut. Joe said he is not the authority on the subject. Paula asked if she should cut the nurse position at the schools. Pat interjected the nurse position is paid by the schools. Paula said she has to know if she should replace the driver and what to tell people when they call. Pat said they are exploring all possibilities. The City of Hugoton has been approached to possibly put some in, as well as the Parsons Trust. The transportation may be able to be funded from outside sources. The public has shown they are interested in saving the service. Retiring driver John Peterson leaves the last of May. There are some who have offered to drive as a volunteer service. This solution will not work as the insurance will not allow this. Joe said no one wants to see this service dissolved, judging from all the calls he has had. Paula said part-time drivers may go over 30 hours if a doctor’s office visit runs long. Pat said 30 hours is averaged over a year before insurance/benefits will have to be provided. Pat suggested two part-time drivers. This will take off approximately $18,000 for benefits. Pat said they will continue to work on it. Sheriff Ted Heaton and Undersheriff TJ Steers came in to talk about the main computer service crashing at the jail. Ted said he hates to come in asking for money at this time but it has to be replaced since this controls doors, surveillance, lights, etc. - the entire jail system. TJ usually does all the computer work, but this is more serious. The cost will be $2300 or more. Motion was made and passed to allow the replacement. Tony Martin came to report for Road and Bridge. He reported one of his employees hit a gas line with a grader, and he is very lucky to be alive. Tony is going to call the gas company and discuss insurance. Discussion followed about shallow lines. Even farmers are in danger if the lines are getting so shallow. Joe asked about fixing these shallow lines. Pat said there are hundreds of these all over the county. Tony agreed with Joe it is becoming very danger-
ous. A farmer just plowing his ground could hit one also. He said possibly the county attorney needs to write a letter. But mean time, gas line markers have to be observed!! Tony says he harps on it every morning. Tony went on to talk about a recent meeting he attended. He gave the Commissioners papers pertaining to it. Kathy Willis was present to plead her and others’ need for the transportation service. There are so many who depend on this service for medical services and have no other alternatives. She said she would like to see if there are any other cuts to be made. Commissioners assured her they are doing all they can to save the service. They are trying to not have to raise taxes. Pat said they might have Paula put an ad in the paper for part-time drivers. A relative with Kathy said she applied for this job when it came out in the paper, but was told this was a miscommunication and they would keep her name on record. Pat said this was before finding out that the valuation dropped even more. Josh Morris and Nancy Honig from the Extension and 4H Council brought in their budgets. Members of the board came in with them: Walt Beesley, Don Beesley, Brad Niehues, Ashley Fiss, Brenda Frederick and Nancy Johnson. They reported they had a person from the state come in for strategic planning. He figured opportunities for them, under the current budget restraints, to be more relevant to the community as well as more effective financially. They have cut and cut and cut - in every way possible. They are actually funded $5000. lower now than in 1997. They even gave back some of their funding in 2010 when Josh was hired. They have had no cost of living raises. They use 4H donations for 4H gas expenses and postage expenses. They have cashed in CDs to run. Their state funds have also been cut, and they even had to pay some back to the state. In 2013, they had to find other cheaper insurance and they pay this themselves. This only consists of one policy, because the other two get their insurance through their spouses. They have looked into getting grants. The only thing left to cut is wages and doing away with positions, of which they only have three. Commissioners said they understand - Stevens County is in a crisis. The Commissioners’ priority has to be public safety and health although they very much appreciate the 4H program and all the Extension provides for the community children. Districting was discussed. It may have to be brought to a vote from the public if they want a tax increase to fund the Extension and 4H. Taxes would have to be raised 36% just to spend the same on each department without these cuts being asked for. Nancy said their entire budget is only the cost of an ambulance. Some classes have been provided by the Extension and paid out-of-pocket. The Commissioners said they will do what they can but the Extension board has to figure out ways to make the cuts. Its never happened before but more than likely - people may lose jobs this year in Stevens County. Years prior - someone else has paid taxes for Stevens County, but now the gas companies are not here anymore to pay this. The schools have to have a part of this also. Karen Rich came in with the
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Senior Citizens’ budget. She pointed out all the cuts they have made. They have decreased help, done away with the ice cream machine, cut food costs, got sponsors for the dances, etc. Their head cook of 18 years gets the same pay with no raises. Their employees have no benefits. If their budget gets cut they may have to do away with Bingo, raise meal prices and possibly cut back to four days a week. Commissioners said it may be necessary to put it on the ballot to raise their funding. Joe pointed out the senior citizens in the community are the ones least able to afford a tax raise but are the ones who most need the benefits from the senior program. Pam is to investigate if it would have to be in the primary election or in the general for this vote. Phillip Willis brought in the budgets for his departments. Rodney Kelling presented the budgets for EMS, Fire and Civil Defense. He was told the same thing - the Commissioners will do all they can. Rodney requested an executive session, after which the meeting adjourned.
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates nurses in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. Pictured are Kendrea Hall, Judy Persinger, Dawn Maas -
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Members of Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary distribute a sweet thank you treat to healthcare workers in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. Members visited Stevens County Hospital, the Hospital Pharmacy, Medical
Equipment and Physical Therapy. These caring people are a blessing to the community! Pictured are Kendrea Hall, Judy Persinger, Eileen Gillespie, Jennifer Featherston - head of nursing at Pioneer Manor and June Trentham.
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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 12, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. JARROD G. MOSER, Defendant. Case No. 16 CV 1 NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the above-action, wherein the parties above-named were, respectively, plaintiff and defendant, to me, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the front door of the courthouse in the City of Hugoton in Stevens County, Kansas, on the 6th day of June, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to-wit:
A part of Lot Four (4) in Block Ninety-three (93) in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning at a point 80 feet South of the Northwest corner of said lot, thence South Fifty-eight and Two-tenths (58.2) feet along the West line of said lot, thence in an Easterly direction to a point on the East line of said lot which point is One Hundred Forty and One-tenth (140.1) feet South of the Northeast corner of said lot, thence North along the East line of said lot a distance of Sixty and One-tenth (60.1) feet to a point which is Eighty (80) feet South of the Northeast corner of said lot, thence West to the point of beginning. to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is subject to the three month (3) redemption period of the defendants, and is further subject to court confirmation. Ted Heaton Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas
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Continued from page 1 $1000/each to Caleb Gayer, Maverick Nelson, Austin Nordyke, Mark Persinger and Marissa Romero.
Pheasant Heaven-Vocational/Trade School-$1000 to Athziri Figueroa. Stevens County Medical
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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 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. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. 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.
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.
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
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.
Hugoton High School Class of 2016 and Mariah Reynolds. National FFA Scholarship from Archer Daniel Midland$1000 to Austin Nordyke. FFA Alumni ScholarshipMultiple various amounts to Juana Vera-$600, Landon Brecheisen-$800, Jessica Harper-$1000, Mariah Reynolds-$1000 and Austin Nordyke-$1200. Corey Mirabal Memorial Scholarship-$250 to Hunter Kerbow, Manuel Mendez, Austin Nordyke, Mark Persinger and Juana Vera. Joseph B. Chillen/Earl B. Williams Scholarship-$1500 to Parker Titus. Pioneer Communications Memorial Scholarship-$250 to Zack Littell and Mark Persinger. Stevens County 4-Hvarying amounts to Landon Brecheisen, Sarah Johnson and Hunter Kerbow. Patriot Award from Pollyannas-$100 to Javier Alex Rosas. Pollyannas-$400/each to Megan Cornelsen, Jessica Harper, Brandi Holmes and Austin Nordyke. Hugoton Rotary-$500 to Hunter Kerbow, Manuel Mendez and Austin Nordyke. Seaboard Child of Employee Scholarship-$1000 to Sarah Johnson. Seaboard Scholarship$1000 to Sarah Johnson, Austin Nordyke, Mark Persinger, Marissa Shuck and Parker Titus. Hugoton First National Bank-$250 / each Hunter Kerbow, Zack Littell and Taylor Slocum. Stevens County Soil Conservation Scholarship$2400 each over four years to Athziri Figueroa and Austin Nordyke. Southwest Friends of the Arts-$250 to Brian Gooch. Black Hills Energy-$1000 to Austin Nordyke. Gas Capital Scholarship$750 to Caleb Gayer, Hunter Kerbow and Zack Littell. Hershey Family-$800/ each to Wade Heger, Carly Hittle, Sarah Johnson, Carly Martin and Reed Rome. High Plains Heritage
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Foundation / Michem to Manuel Mendez Hutton Scholarship-$500 to Jessica Harper. Kiwanis Scholarships$600 / each to Athziri Figueroa, Brian Gooch and Lacie Swafford. Liberal Desk and Derrick $300 to Mariah Reynolds. Lions Club-$500/each to Brian Gooch, Hunter Kerbow, Austin Nordyke and Marissa Romero. Masonic Lodge (Hugoton) $250 / each to Jesssica Harper and Maverick Nelson. Masonic Lodge (State of KS)-$1000/each to Caleb Gayer and Zack Littell. Northwest Cotton Growers $500 to Jessica Harper. Parsons Scholarship $1000 / each to Megan Cornelsen, Jessica Harper, Carly Hittle, Keely Hittle, Brandi Holmes, Maria Martinez, Manuel Mendez, Mark Persinger, Marissa Romero and Mariana Shuck. Pioneer Electric -$1000 / each to Sarah Johnson, Carly Martin, Austin Nordyke and Andrew Stevenson. Pioneer Electric-$750 to Parker Titus. Preceptor Delta Lambda BSPhi-$250/each to Megan Cornelsen, Hunter Kerbow and Maverick Nelson.
Antonio Romo Jr. Memorial-$500 to Julia Romo. SVCO Farm Bureau- $500 / each to Landon Brecheisen, Megan Cornelsen, Jessica Harper, Carly Hittle, Carly Martin, Maria Martinez, Reed Rome, Marissa Romero and Parker Titus. SVCO Hospital Auxiliary$300 / each to Abigail Crawford, Maverick Nelson, Mark Persinger and Andrew Stevenson. Southwest Pioneer Foundation - $250/each to Brian Gooch and Marissa Romero. Teeter Irrigation Water Conservation-$500 to Wade Heger. Congratulations HHS Class of 2016!!!
Senior Taylor Slocum gives his mom Tammy Slocum a big hug and a rose during graduation Saturday.
A teary Brecklyn Stump hugs her mom Kara Stump and gives her a rose at graduation Saturday in the high school gym.
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Abigail Crawford and Megan Cornelsen are all smiles at graduation Saturday.
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Members of the 2016 graduating class of Hugoton High School gather in line ready for all the pomp and circumstance surrounding graduation ceremonies.
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Gold Presidential Award recipients are Trevor Bogan, Frances Gaskell, Molly McClure and Damian Mendez. Principal Lance Custer presents the awards. Hugoton Middle School’s Citizenship Award for eighth graders went to Conner Wells and Ashley Swafford.
Presidential Awards are given based on student MAP testing scores and grade point average. Silver Presidential Awards went to Jacob Bell, McKenna Hamlin, Rafael Guereque, Alexis Jays and Sydney Beesley.
David Beesley takes first place in Garden City at the Santa Fe Council Pinewood Derby. He represented Hugoton's Pack 189 Cub Scouts. Congratulations to David for a job well done.
Legislative Update Pat Arange takes in the sights with a visit to Abby Lee Dance Company in Los Angeles, Ca. Pictured beside Pat is Guy Amir. Guy is one of the dance teachers at the dance studio.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Mr. Custer presents Students of the Year for HMS to seventh graders Rafael Guereque and Grace Gibson and eighth graders Damaris Sanchez and Trevor Bogan at the awards ceremony Friday, May 13.
Track Coach Jill Skinner presents the Bob Sosa Track Award to eighth graders Gabriela Lopez and Carter Brown.
Exuberant sixth graders pose for a photo during their Sixth Grade Graduation from Heritage Christian Academy. The boys in the back row are, left to right, Jamyn Wolters, Jesus Ornalas, Will Barker, Ross Grewell and Gavin Williams. The girls in the front row, left to right, are Jaclynn Kelley, Lisa Fehr, Heidi Bogan, Chloe Martin and Kyra Shelton.
Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton If anyone would like to come play Pitch Saturday evenings at the Senior Center, please call and let us know. Our next day trip is to Montezuma Thursday, May 26, 2016. First we’ll go to the Stauth Museum to view the exhibit The Hunt for Treasure, then go to the Nance Barn to view antiques and collectibles. After that we’ll eat at Eva’s Kitchen. The van leaves the senior center at 2:00 p.m. We will go to Moscow and take the Moscow Senior Center bus from there to Montezuma. Call the Center to have your name added to the list if you would like to go with us. Please bring money for the meal and $3 for gas. We now have volunteers to take blood pressures the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please drop by if you would like to have your blood pressure checked. The Senior Center will be closed May 30, 2016, for Memorial Day. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at
First Christian invites community to VBS A summer kids’ event called Cave Quest VBS will be hosted at First Christian Church from May 23 to May 26. At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork - building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of
God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with a Cave Quest Closing that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Cave Quest is for kids from Preschool to sixth grade and will run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day. For more information, call 620-5442715.
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu May 19................ Baked Ham May 20 ..................Taco Salad May 23......................Goulash May 24 ...Chicken Fried Steak May 25 ..............Baked Potato May 26 ..................Smothered ..................Chicken Breast Activities Thursday, May 19 Exercise ................10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20 Exercise ................10:30 a.m. Bingo ....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Canasta & Potlock...6:00 p.m. Monday, May 23 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing...........7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring.1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26 Exercise ................10:30 a.m.
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HHS tracksters set sights on Regionals The league meet was hosted last Thursday in Colby. The boys’ team placed fourth while the girls’ team took fifth. Coach Rodriguez commented, “Overall, our kids performed pretty well.” To be named to the All League team, a relay or individual must place in the top three in their events. Hugoton had three boys’ relays and one girls’ relay make All League, as well as several individuals. Coach Rodriguez went on to say, “The boys’ 4x400 meter relay team set a new school record Thursday with a great run. We placed third to two other fine relays but the guys ran really well.” Hugoton’s next meet is Friday, May 20 at Holcomb for the Regional competition. A relay or athlete must place in the top four to advance to the State Meet in Wichita. Boys’ Results 100 Meter Dash 5 Wade Heger 11.85 6 Carlos Tinoco 12.06 400 Meter Dash 2 Mitchell Hamlin 51.17 3 Pedro Ordonez 51.21 800 Meter Run 1 Issac Castro 2:02.53 1600 Meter Run 1 Issac Castro 4:38.44 2 Reed Rome 4:38.73 3200 Meter Run 2 Issac Castro 10:21.79 4 Reed Rome 10:29.73 5 Miguel Martinez 10:29.98 4x100m Relay 2 Carlos Tinoco, Mitchell Hamlin, Pedro Ordonez, Wade Heger 44.20
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Zack Littell takes over the 4x800 meter relay after being handed the baton from teammate Abraham Garcia. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Hugoton High School boys’ 4x400 meter relay team complete their race in record time - literally - at the GWAC League meet in Colby Friday. From top are the handoffs between Pedro Ordonez and Wade Heger, from Wade to Dawson Kerbow and finally from Dawson to Mitchell Hamlin for the final leg of the relay. The team finished third at the meet and smashed the school’s former 4x4 record, set in 2000, with a time of 3:27.46. Photos courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Ethan Fox sprints toward the finish line Friday. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Brooklyn Harper runs in the League track meet Friday afternoon at Colby. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin. 4x400m Relay 3 Pedro Ordonez, Wade Heger, Dawson Kerbow, Mitchell Hamlin 3:27.46 New School Record 4x800m Relay 3 Edgar Avalos, Miguel Martinez, Abraham Garcia, Zack Littell 8:35.73 High Jump 1 Tony Kinser 6’ 6” Long Jump 5 Mitchell Hamlin 17’ 6” Triple Jump 4 Carlos Tinoco 36’ 11 ½” Javelin 5 Hunter Kerbow 136’ 1 ½” Boys’ Team Fourth Place Girls’ Results 200 Meter Dash 5 Dallie Hoskinson 28.39 3200 Meter Run 3 Abby Heger 12:25.13 100 Meter Hurdles 6 Rebecca Johnson 19.04 300 Meter Hurdles 4 Rebecca Johnson 53.63 4x100 Meter Relay 6 Skyelynn Munoz, Brooklyn Harper, Keely Hittle, Dallie Hoskinson 53.94 4x800 Meter Relay 3 Sarah Johnson, Victoria Duran, Abby Heger, Katy Heger 10:53.24 High Jump 3 Rebecca Johnson 4’ 8” Long Jump 1 Dallie Hoskinson 16’1 ½” Triple Jump 2 Brooklyn Harper 32’ 8 ¾” Javelin 5 Tucker Freeman 93’ 9” Girls’ Team Fifth Place
HMS Eagle athletes Sophomore Rodrigo Sanchez heaves the discus during League action at Colby. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Sports Schedule Thursday, May 19 - Spring Sports Banquet, HS Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 - High School 4A Division II Regional track, TBA
Monday, May 23 - High School 4A State golf Thursday, May 27-28 - High School 4A State track at Cessna Stadium in Wichita
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medal at League The middle school track team competed in Scott City at the GWAC league meet. The results were as follows: Eighth Grade Girls’ Results 800 Meter Dash 2 Toby McClure 1600 Meter Run 2 Toby McClure 3200 Meter Run 1 Cielo Garcia Eighth Grade Boys’ Results 800 Meter Dash 3 Carter Brown 1600 Meter Run 3 Ivan Valles 100 Meter Hurdles 3 Carter Brown 4x100 Meter Relay 2 Carter Brown, Jace Gilmore, Michael Mendoza and Diego Montoya High Jump 2 Weston Maravilla Seventh Grade Girls’ Results 200 Meter Dash 3 McKenna Hamlin 100 Meter Hurdles 2 Abbey Goode
200 M Hurdles 1 Abbey Goode 4x100 Meter Relay 1 Jordyn Beard, Yaritza DeLaRosa, Abbey Goode and Grace Gibson 4x200 Meter Relay 1 Grace Gibson, McKenna Hamlin, Millyzient McClure and Molly McClure Triple Jump 1 Millyzient McClure 3 McKenna Hamlin Shot Put 3 Tia Kalani Seventh Grade Boys’ Results 1600 Meter Run 3 Rafael Guerque 4x100 Meter Relay 3 Chay Burnett, Riggs Martin, Joseph Sanchez and Ashton Tharp High Jump 2 Haden Daharsh Shot Put 3 Riggs Martin Discus 1 Cody Perez 3 Jonathan Roa
Issac Castro leads the pack during the last leg of the 1600 meter race, finishing first to be named GWAC League Champion. Issac also won first in the 800 meter dash and second in the 3200 meter run at the League meet. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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Carly Hittle lets the discus fly during the GWAC League meet last Friday, May 13 in Colby. Hugoton High School’s girls finished fourth as a team. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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The Hugoton Eagles crushed the Scott City Beavers in the first game of
their doubleheader Friday, May 6. The game was in no doubt from the very
beginning of the contest. Law Greiner tripled to centerfield to allow Daniel
Bustillos to score the first run for the Eagles. Then, Tucker Martin proceeded to
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single to centerfield to push Bustillos across home plate. The score after the first inning was the Eagles over Scott City 2-0. The top of the fourth inning was productive for the Eagles, as the Hugoton boys added five more runs to the scoreboard. Greiner tripled and added three RBIs with his hit. The score at the end
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of four innings was Hugoton with eight runs to Scott City with only one run. Then, the fifth inning doubled the Eagles’ score as they plated eight more runs. Greiner hit another triple to score two more of his teammates. The game was called after the fifth inning. Hugoton had defeated Scott City by the score of 16-3.
HHS outscores Scott City
Hugoton’s baseball boys line up for the national anthem before a doubleheader against the Holcomb Longhorns last Thursday, May 12. The Eagles were quite busy this past week, facing the
Scott City Beavers Friday, May 6, the Ulysses Tigers Tuesday, May 10, and the Holcomb Longhorns Thursday, May 12. Photo courtesy of Sue Frederick.
Close game leads to first-game loss for Eagles against Tigers The Hugoton Eagles and the Ulysses Tigers met up Tuesday, May 10 for an afternoon doubleheader. The first game was very close as both teams were in contention for the win throughout the contest.
The Tigers jumped ahead of the Eagles in the early part of the game. Halfway through the second inning, Ulysses was in the lead by the score of 3-0. Ulysses stretched their lead over Hugoton to 5-2 by
the end of the fourth inning. It looked as if the Tigers were going to wrap up the game in a quick fashion. However, the Eagles started to claw their way back into the game. The bottom of the fifth inning was productive for the Eagles as not one, but four runs. After five innings, the Eagles had taken the lead over the Tigers 6-5. The final two innings had the momentum swing back towards Ulysses. The Tigers were able to scrap together
two runs to clinch the win over the Eagles. The final score was Ulysses over Hugoton by the score of 7-6. Law Greiner and Zack Leininger each had two hits for the Eagles. Bernabe Mendoza, Tucker Martin, Thomas Frederick and Daniel Bustillos all had one hit each for Hugoton. Greiner led the team with three RBIs. Martin and Nathan Leininger had three strikeouts and two strikeouts for the game, respectively.
The Hugoton Eagles completed a doubleheader sweep over Scott City Friday, May 6. Hugoton outscored the Beavers by 14, ending with the victory, 18-4. Law Greiner started the scoring frenzy with a single to centerfield. His hit sent Daniel Bustillos to home plate. The score at the end of the first inning was very close with the Eagles ahead 1-0. Then, Hugoton peppered the baseball in the second inning of play. Thomas Frederick and Tucker Martin each had hits to drive in Eagle runs. Hugoton’s lead surged to a 5-0 after the top half of the second inning. The team from Hugoton solidified their lead even further during the top of the fourth. Singles by Martin and
Paden Cornelsen added to their RBI total. Elias Mendoza doubled to centerfield to score a pair of runs. However, during the play an error was charged to the Scott City centerfielder. Now, Hugoton had an insurmountable lead of 9-3 over the Beavers after four innings on the diamond. The Eagles collected 11 hits for the contest. Martin led the Eagles with three hits in his four at-bats. Greiner and Zack Leininger each had two hits. Contributing one hit for their team were Cornelsen, Garrett Hamlin, Frederick and Bustillos. Frederick pitched the five innings for the Eagles and earned the win. The final score was Hugoton over Scott City 18-4.
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Eagles discuss strategy with Coach Rusty Crites at the Holcomb game Thursday, May 12. Photo courtesy of Sue Frederick.
Nathan Leininger throws a few practice pitches while the rest of the Eagle players rest for a moment. Photo courtesy of Sue Frederick.
Eagles claim win in second game versus Ulysses Hugoton and Ulysses competed in their second game of the day Tuesday, May 10. The contest was very close as Hugoton held tough to make a comeback to win the game. The Tigers from Ulysses were in pursuit of a sweep over Hugoton. And, it appeared the Tigers would accomplish their goal as they jumped to a 3-1 lead over the
Eagles after only two innings of play. Ulysses continued to stretch their lead over the Eagles all the way through the end of the fifth inning. The score was 6-1 in favor of the Tigers with only two innings left in the game. A huge Eagle rally occurred in the sixth inning of the game. The Eagles scored
an impressive ten runs during their half of the inning. After six innings, the Eagles led the Tigers by the score of 11-6. Ulysses had a mini rally and scored two runs during their part of the seventh inning. Yet, it was “too little too late” for the Tigers. The final score was the Eagles over the Tigers 11-8.
Zack Leininger led the Eagles with four hits. Leininger also had two homeruns for the game. Tino Degollado, Paden Cornelsen and Law Greiner had two hits each for Hugoton. Elias Mendoza contributed one hit during the game. Thomas Frederick notched four strikeouts during the contest.
Longhorns sweep Hugoton Thursday The Hugoton Eagles and the Holcomb Longhorns clashed Thursday, May 12 for a doubleheader. Holcomb had the edge over the Eagles during both games. The first game was heavily favored towards Holcomb. Early in the contest, Holcomb outscored the Eagles 6-2 after three innings of play. The momentum stayed with Holcomb throughout the game. After four innings, Holcomb was up over Hugoton by the score of 16-4. The final score for the game was Holcomb defeating
Hugoton 16-5. It was a onesided game for Holcomb. Law Greiner, Tucker Martin and Daniel Bustillos had two hits each for the Eagles. Martin was able to convert two RBIs for Hugoton. Colby Korf had four strikeouts for the Eagles. Then, the two teams took a short break and hit the reset button to start game two of the day. Hugoton sprinted out of the first inning to take a quick lead over Holcomb. After two innings of the play, the Eagles had a 5-0 lead.
The Longhorns pushed back in the very next inning. They scored three runs against the Eagles. At the end of three innings, Hugoton’s lead had shrunk to 5-3. Holcomb was knocking on the door. Then, Holcomb briefly took the lead over the Eagles in the bottom of the fourth inning with the score being 65. Hugoton tied the game at six runs each in the bottom of the fifth inning. However, that was it in the scoring column for Hugoton. The Longhorns started
circling the base path to score run after run. Holcomb scored eight unanswered runs to clinch the victory. The final score was Holcomb defeating Hugoton by the score of 14-6. Bernabe Mendoza and Thomas Frederick had two hits each for the Eagles. Frederick led the team with two RBIs.
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Knights of Columbus golf tournament names winners The St. Helen Council of the Knights of Columbus hosted their twenty-third Annual Msgr. George A. Husmann Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Forewinds Golf Course in Hugoton. This tournament was a twoperson scrambles event. Winning teams were as follows: Championship Flight: 1 K. Shook/B. Harbour 67 2 J. Ramsey/G. Thomas 70 3 J. Featherston/R. Schroeder 71 A Flight:
1 B. Betsworth/B. Betsworth 75 2 T. Chadd/B. Wooldridge 77 3 T. Martin/T. Winchester 78 Hole prize winners were as follows: No. 1 and 10 - 65+ Longest Putt on the Green Bill Betsworth. No. 2 and 11 - Closest to the Pin on the Green with first Shot Tommy Tourettes. No. 3 and 12 - Closest to the Pin with second Shot on the green Jayson Featherston. No. 4 and 13 - Closest to the Pin on the Green with
first Shot Tony Chadd. No. 5 and 14 - Closest to the Pin with second Shot on the Green Rick Schroeder. No. 6 and 15 - Longest Drive in the Fairway Tom Pate. No. 7 and 16 - Longest Putt on the Green Jerry Fagala. No. 8 and 17 - 65+ Closest to the Pin on the Green with second Shot Frankie Thomas. No. 9 and 18 - Longest Putt on the Green Vincente Orosco.
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Sarah Johnson attends Governor’s Scholars Awards At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Sarah Johnson of Hugoton was selected to attend the thirty-third Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program May 1, 2016 in Topeka. The recognition cermony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state. “These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They’ve earned this honor and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,” Governor Brownback said. “We also should recognize their families, teachers, and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.” This program is coordinated for the Governor by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. It is funded by donations from private sector businesses in Kansas. The Confidence in Kansas Public
Sarah Johnson shakes hands with Governor Sam Brownback. Education Task Force was formed 33 years ago to strengthen public confidence in education. The following organizations are members of the Task Force: American Association of University Women, Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas Congress of
Parents and Teachers, Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas National Education Association, Kansas School Public Relations Association, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Kanasas League of Women Voters and United School Adminstrators of Kansas.
college juniors and seniors who have been accepted into a medical program. The Auxiliary also facilitates the Edith Weston Memorial Scholarship which is for those seeking a nursing degree and have been
accepted into a nursing program. Interested Stevens County medical students can pick up applications at the Stevens County Hospital Gift Shop. Applications are due by August 1.
Chase Clinkingbeard is awarded Farm Bureau scholarship Each year, the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards scholarships to college students studying in fields benefitting agriculture and rural Kansas. Forty-five recipients have received $26,500 in scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. Over the past decade, the foundation has awarded more than $253,500 in scholarships. “Developing leaders for tomorrow requires an investment in today’s youth,” says KFB Foundations Director Harry A. Watts. Chase Clinkingbeard of Stevens County was one of the 24 recipients who received $500 scholarships. These students are attending a Kansas college with a Kansas Farm Bureau Collegiate chapter. Students must be a Farm Bureau Collegiate member. Chase is attending Seward County Community College / Area Technical School. Submitted by Kansas Farm Bureau.
Kelsey Quillen receives degree in Culinary Arts from CCC Kelsey Quillen, a 2014 Hugoton High School graduate, recently celebrated her graduation from Central Community College in Hastings, Ne. CCC-Hastings honored 432 graduating students Saturday, May 7 during its forty-ninth annual commencement ceremonies. Dave McCarthy, south region manager for Titan Machinery, was the keynote speaker. Hastings Campus President Bill Hitesman presented the candidates for graduation to CCC President Dr. Greg Smith, who conferred the degrees and diplomas. Kelsey graduated from CCC with an Associates Degree in Applied Science for hospitality management and culinary arts. Kelsey is the daughter of Deanna Quillen and Bryan Quillen.
With graduation season in full swing, Black Hills Energy enjoys helping make investments in education by awarding Kansas scholarships to students in the communities they serve. They are excited to share the name of one of the students who won one of their $1,000 BHE Kansas scholarships. Congratulations to Austin Nordyke of Hugoton High School for winning a $1,000 scholarship! Austin will attend Wichita State University in the fall
and plans to study engineering. A special word of thanks goes to Wichita administrative assistant Tammy Griffith who has helped tremendously with coordinating the logistics of the BHE Scholarship program. With several eligibility changes made to the program this year, Tammy has been able to smoothly implement the process without missing a beat. Best wishes in your educational endeavors Austin!
Austin Nordyke with his scholarship certificate from Black Hills Energy.
Local students earn degrees from K-State
Hospital Auxiliary seeks scholarship applications Scholarships are available to Stevens County college students pursuing medical degrees. These scholarships are being granted by Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary. A Continuing Education Scholarship is offered to
Austin Nordyke receives Black Hills Energy scholarship
Teeter Irrigation, Inc. would like to congratulate Wade Heger of Hugoton High School as the $500 scholarship recipient. Wade has been accepted into the University of Kansas, and is planning to major in Pre-Law or Computer Science this coming Fall. Wade is pictured with Stephanie Cortez.
Nearly 3,000 students are candidates for graduation from Kansas State University this spring. Students expected to earn degrees from Hugoton include Laton Heger, Bachelor of Science in
Kori Anna Hall makes Dean’s Honor Roll
A total of 1,321 students have been named to honor rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for academic work during the 2016 spring semester on the Weatherford campus. There were 767 students on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Among the students was Kori Anna Hall of Rolla. An undergraduate student who completes 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C” qualifies for the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Business Administration; Stetson Honig, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Colten Lissolo, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Katherine Omo, Bachelor of Music Education; and from
Rolla, Marshall Clinesmith, Master of Science. Graduate candidates are from 94 Kansas counties, 44 states and 35 countries. Submitted by Kansas State University.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 19, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF WILLIAM LEWIS CLARK and MARGARET LORENA CLARK, DECEASED Case No. 2016PR17 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Y  ou are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Tammy Jo Slocum, to determine the heirs at law of William Lewis Clark and Margaret Lorena Clark, and praying for the determination of descent of certain real estate situate in Stevens
County, Kansas, as more fully described in the petition filed in this proceeding, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by the decedents within the State of Kansas at the time of their deaths. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 13th day of June, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Tammy Jo.Slocum, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
HHS honors six valedictorians The
Carly Hittle Carly Hittle is the daughter of Barry and Leisa Hittle and co-valedictorian of this year’s graduating class. Throughout her high school career she participated in volleyball, cheerleading, the high school musical/play, track, band, and choir. Carly was also a cross country manager and a member of National Honor Society. She was on the honor roll all four years and was recently recognized as a Kansas scholar curriculum completer. Carly was also selected for the Hutch News’ first academic honor team. As a result of her dedication to her academics, Carly was recognized as a Kansas honor scholar last November and achieved her goal of being valedictorian of her class. Carly's future plans include attending Lubbock Christian University next fall and majoring in education. She also anticipates being in LCU's band, choir and ag club.
Sarah Johnson Sarah Johnson is the daughter of Matt and Nancy Johnson. During high school, she has been involved in cross country, track, basketball, National Honor Society, Student Council, Science Club, Debate, Band, 4-H, Jr Leadership Club and 4-H Council. She has also had the privilege of being awarded the titles of Kansas Governor's Scholar, Kansas Board of Regents Scholar, Kansas Honor Scholar, National Scholar Athlete, People to People Ambassador, Citizenship Washington Focus delegate, eight-time Varsity letter winner, six-time State qualifier, 2015 girls’ basketball State Champions, and 4-H Key Award Recipient. Next fall, Sarah plans to attend the University of Kentucky to major in Human Nutrition/ Pre-Medicine with a minor in Equine Science. She then plans to attend medical school and eventually become a Forensic Pathologist.
Zack Littell Zack was born June 22, 1997 at 4:54 p.m. in Liberal, to David and Brandy Littell. He was welcomed home by his one and a half year old big brother Zane. Zack and his family lived in Hugoton when he was born, but moved to Lakin when he was six
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months old. He lived in Lakin for the next 12 years and attended school in Lakin until he was in the seventh grade. Zack has three brothers, Zane, Zayden and Zevin. Zack and his family moved back to Hugoton, where he attended Hugoton Middle School and HHS. While growing up Zack enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and soccer. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends and loves animals. While in school, Zack ran cross country and attended the State tournament all four years of high school. His senior year, the boys’ team placed third at State. Zack also participated in basketball one year, baseball two years and track two years. He was an active member in NHS. Zack is a member of the St. Helen Catholic Church and attended the high school youth group for three years at St. Helen. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Zack’s future plans are to attend Fort Hays University and study pre law, then go to law school, pass the bar exam and become a successful attorney.
Austin Nordyke Austin Nordyke is the son of Paul and Shannon Nordyke. Throughout high school, Austin has been very active in Student Council, FFA, Science Club, National Honor Society and the Rowdy Crowd. While maintaining all of these activities, Austin also operates his own lawn care business. He provides service for about 50 customers, and has done so for the past several years. Austin also purchased two houses he is renovating to turn into rental houses for extra income. Next fall, Austin will be attending Wichita State University to major in Engineering.
Mark Persinger Mark Persinger was born August 13, 1997 to Michael and Julie Persinger. During his high school career, Mark has been involved in many different activities and organizations. He played football and basketball, was an active member in National Honor Society, Student Council and Science Club, and president of his class. He also participated in the school musical/play, with his most memorable role as Captain Hook. Outside of school, Mark enjoys taking part in his church youth group and praise team. Mark has also made many achievements. He was named first team All If you’re shopping for a new home or car, keep looking in the Classifieds. Every week, you’ll find a great selection of listings for real estate and automobiles at prices you won’t find from a broker or dealer.
League for football. He won an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. from Pioneer Electric. He is a KU Honor Scholar. He is a Kansas Scholar Curriculum Completer. He also received an Outstanding Student in Math and Science Award from Kansas State University. After graduating, Mark will attend the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
Parker Titus Parker Titus, son of Wayne and Ginny Titus, is co-valedictorian of the class of 2016 at Hugoton High School. Parker finished with a 4.0 GPA and was named a Kansas Scholar. He was recently given the National Scholar/Athlete award for academic and athletic excellence presented by the US Army. Parker has been in National Honor Society for the last two years and served as Vice President his final year. He was also involved in Future Business Leaders, Science Club, Choir, All School Play, Class Vice President for three years, and track for one year. Parker lettered in football for four years and served as captain of the football team his senior year. He was GWAC All League Honorable Mention and was Honorable Mention Kansas Top 100 Seniors by Sports in Kansas. The football award he was most honored with this year was the Brandon Burlsworth Award for outstanding character and sportsmanship. Parker also played basketball for four years and served as captain of his basketball team this year. Parker was named to the All Tournament Team for both the Blue & Red Classic and the Sterling Invitational for the last two years. In addition, he was honored with the Clair Gleeson Most Inspirational Player award at the Sterling Invitational in 2015. Other basketball honors he has received are GWAC First Team, Garden City Telegram All Area Team, 580 WIBW 4AII All State Team, Wichita Eagle 4AII All State first Team, Topeka Capital Journal 4AII All State First Team, Sports in Kansas 4AII All State First Team, KBCA (Kansas Basketball Coaches) 4AII All State First Team and KBCA Academic All State. One of his best experiences was being a part of this year’s HHS Men’s Basketball Team, which made history as the best men’s team in Hugoton by being crowned Regional Champions, going to State, and finishing as the 4AII State Runner-up. In addition to school activities, Parker has been active at Bethel Friends Church all through high school volunteering with children ministries, participating in youth group, and going on two mission trips to Mexico. He is also a part of the Bethel Praise Team playing the keyboard, percussion box, and most recently the guitar. Parker will be attending Friends University in Wichita Kansas where he will continue his basketball career and major in Computer Science.
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Use of seatbelts reduces chance of injuries Topeka doctor Bill Sachs doesn’t treat every car crash victim who comes to Stormont Vail Health. But as the trauma program director for the hospital, he and his staff see the worst. “We just see the serious ones,” Sachs said. “The ones we see aren’t wearing their seat belts.” Sachs knows what the studies back; wearing a seat belt reduces the number of significant injuries from deaths from motor vehicles by more than 50 percent. As a part of those studies, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced there will be added law enforcement looking out for those not buckling up. Kansas’ annual “Click It. Or Ticket.” campaign will be Monday, May 16 through Sunday,
June 5. Lauren Newell, a sophomore at Wabaunsee High School who spoke at the event, was wearing her seat belt last year when she was involved in a crash and walked away from the event. Her boyfriend, who was not wearing his, was ejected from the car and now suffers from a traumatic brain injury. Transportation Secretary Mike King echoed Newell’s message. “We know when seat belt use goes up, fatalities and serious injuries go down,” King said. “ ‘Click It. Or Ticket.’ campaign focuses on our goal of ‘Drive to Zero,’ which means just one preventable death on our roadways is one too many.” “On the ‘Drive to Zero,’ you are in the driver’s seat,” King
said. “It’s up to you to make sure everyone in your car is buckled up.” For the next few weeks, law enforcement will be working overtime to enforce Kansas’ seat belt laws because it saves lives. Kansas Highway Patrol Lieutenant Adam Winters has worked countless crashes in his career as a Trooper. “Every time we are dispatched to a crash, I just hope that the victims are wearing their seat belts,” Winters said. “Memorial Day is the official kick off to summer, and we know the roads are going to be busy. Please take the time to buckle up. Every trip. Every time.” Submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Postal letter carriers ask pet owners to restrain their dogs Southwest Kansas area letter carriers have seen an increase in the number of encounters with dogs recently and they’re asking dog owners for help. “We’re very concerned about the increase in the number of close calls involving dogs as carriers attempt to deliver the routes safely,” said Postmaster Tracy Archuleta. “We’re asking pet owners to please restrain their dogs for the safety of letter carriers and the community. We can’t control people’s dogs; only dog owners can do that.” Archuleta says the request for restraining dogs includes those who live in rural areas. “Summer is almost here and with temperatures rising and children out of school, our carriers see more dogs running loose,” said Archuleta. “We take the safety of our employees very seriously. We will not wait until a carrier is bitten before taking preventative action. A dog that runs loose not only affects the delivery of the dog owner’s mail, but often the delivery of their neighbors’ mail as well.” The USPS is adding two new safety measures to alert carriers of dogs on their delivery routes. When using
usps.com’s Package Pickup application, customers will be asked to indicate if there is a dog at their address when they schedule a package pickup. The second goes into effect later this spring. “The Mobile Delivery Devices that letter carriers use to scan packages to confirm delivery will include a feature that allows carriers to indicate the presence of a dog at an individual address,” said Archuleta. “This is especially helpful to substitutes who fill-in for letter carriers on their days off.” Last year 56 Kansas letter carriers were needlessly bitten by dogs while delivering the mail. Thirteen of the bites resulted in medical attention beyond first-aid, and three cases resulted in carriers being unable to return to their normal duties for a period of time. The injuries to carriers ranged from a scratch to the life threatening, including a Kansas carrier who suffered a broken arm and numerous deep lacerations to her arms and legs when a dog attacked and dragged her across a yard. May 15-21 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Nationwide, 6,549 postal employees were attacked by dogs last year. So far in 2016
there have been 17 dog attacks to Kansas carriers. Archuleta shares the following tips on this important issue: • If a letter carrier delivers a certified letter or a package to your front door, place your dog in a separate room and close the door before opening the front door. Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate-glass windows to get at strangers. • Dog owners should remind their children about the need to keep the family dog secured. Parents should remind their children not to take mail directly from letter carriers in the presence of the family pet as the dog may see handing mail to a child as a threatening gesture. • The USPS places the safety of its employees as a top priority. If a carrier feels threatened by a vicious dog or if a dog is running loose, the owner may be asked to pick up the mail at the Post Office until the carrier is assured the pet has been restrained. If the dog is roaming the neighborhood, the pet owner’s neighbors may be asked to pick up their mail at the Post Office as well. Submitted by Postmaster Tracy Archuleta.
Kelsi Mueller enrolls at Concordia Kelsi Mueller of Hugoton officially became a Cloud County Community College Thunderbird and enrolled for Fall 2016 classes during a recent New Student Enrollment event on the Concordia campus of Cloud County Community College (CCCC). In addition to enrolling for classes, students attending new student enrollment events are able to meet with financial aid, complete applications for on campus housing, have their student ID photos taken, and meet other students who will be new to CCCC during the Fall 2016 semester. Parents of these new students are able to attend a parent orientation session during the enrollment event to become more acquainted with the College and its programs. Additional new student enrollment events will be on the Concordia campus May 23, June 22 and July 28. Students new to CCCC who
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lege's Geary County campus in Junction City should contact the GCC Student Services office at 785-238-8010 for enrollment information. Submitted by Cloud County Community College.
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First grade students in Mrs. Kitzke’s class jumped at the chance to see all the displays at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum last week.
Mrs. Trujillo’s class visits the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The first graders were really excited to see all the cool exhibits right here in Hugoton!
Leininger - Moore Ms. Neeland and her first grade class love seeing all the buildings at the Museum, especially the one-room schoolhouse! Mrs. Omo shows her first grade students all the great historical items at the Museum last week during their visit.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
Ms. Bergkamp and her class smile while visiting the Museum’s shop that is full of antique vehicles and machinery. The first grade classes really enjoyed seeing all the cool stuff at the Museum and most plan to return sometime during their summer vacation!
Feathered hats as well as fur hats are some of the many exhibits that can be seen at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Many hats are displayed at
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the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. There are feathered hats, fur hats as well as home made hats for both women and men. It is interesting to see the many exhibits exhibited at the Museum. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Chuck and Chelle Leininger of Hugoton would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Andreia Rose to Jace David Moore, son of Dr. Stuart and Melissa Moore of Moscow. Andreia graduated from Hugoton High School in 2010 and from Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Co. in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. She is currently employed in New York, New York. Jace graduated from Moscow High School in 2009 and from Newman University in Wichita in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He is currently a student at KU School of Pharmacy in Lawrence. Andreia is the granddaughter of Marlin and the late Erma Heger of Hugoton and James and the late Roberta Leininger of Haviland. Jace is the grandson of James Brainin and the late Lisa Reagan and the late Maurice and Mabel Moore. The couple plan to be married July 9 in Liberal.
SCL presents Auto Repair Reference Center “ARRC” The Stevens County Library and the State Library of Kansas provides the ARRC (Auto Repair Reference Center) to all Kansas residents. The ARRC, a comprehensive online guide to vehicle ownership and maintenance, includes repair information on more than 33,800 domestic and imported vehicles from 1945 to the present. It has nearly 800,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs and over 99,800 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy
viewing and printing. Specifications and maintenance schedules, technical service bulletins and recalls are also a part of this database. Library patrons can access this database from home using a Kansas Library eCard at http://kslib.info/eor. For additional information, contact the Stevens County Library staff at 620-544-2301 or visit them at 500 S. Monroe Street in Hugoton.
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Summer Safety Longer days, lighter nights and more worry about your kids’ or grandkids’ safety must mean it is summer. There is something about this season that makes kids run faster and play harder. And like everything else that parents carefully do to protect their kids - cooking healthy kid food, hiring the right babysitters, buckling them into car seats (or shouting out seat belt reminders) summer takes preparation, too. Here are some good reminders of areas to be extra diligent with in the summer. Playground Equipment Inspect outdoor play equipment to see if repairs are needed before allowing children to use it. Concrete is a hard place to fall. Put sand, woodchips or mulch under your swingset or play area. Plants - Many plants can be poisonous. Obtain information from library books or your local Cooperative Extension Service, and remove poisonous plants from your child's reach. If your child does eat a plant, remove any pieces from his mouth and then call a poison control center for further directions. Fertilizers and Pesticides - Keep them locked in cabinets or out of the reach of young hands. Make sure that
children are not around when using these products. Keep children away from areas where these products have been used for a period of several days. (Read the label for specific recommendations.) Decks, Porches and Balconies - Make sure that railings are close enough together so your child cannot slip through or get her head stuck. Keep a close eye on beginning walkers to prevent falls. Watch teething toddlers so that they do not chew on treated wood or surfaces that contain a paint or stain finish. Block off stairs and exits to outdoor spaces to prevent escapes and falls. Lawn and Garden Equipment - Keep all lawn mowers, rakes, pruners or other tools away from the reach of young children. A locked shed is ideal. Make sure your child is not close by when you are using garden and lawn equipment, especially mowers. Streets and Driveways Set and enforce limits to children’s outdoor play areas. If possible, provide a fenced-in play area. Riding toys should only be used on sidewalks or other safe areas, never in the street. Keep infants out of the sun. Keep babies younger than six months out of direct sunlight, dressed in cool, comfortable clothing, and
wearing hats with brims. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says sunscreen may be used on infants younger than six months on small areas of skin if adequate clothing and shade are not available. Plan early morning play. For kids beyond that baby stage, plan outdoor activities to avoid peak-sun hours (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) as much as possible. Make sure you all can get a break from the sun, when needed, but beware of shade. Many people think sitting in the shade is a simple sun compromise. Shade does provide relief from the heat, but it offers parents a false sense of security about UVR protection. You can still sunburn in shade, because light is scattered and reflected. A fairskinned person sitting under a tree can burn in less than an hour. Pools - Never leave a child alone near water. Place tables and chairs and toys away from the pool. A child playing near the water could fall in. If at all possible, fence in permanent pools and install self locking gates with latches out of reach for little hands. Even if your child has had swimming lessons or is wearing a life jacket, adults need to be nearby watching.
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KDA hosts three egg grading workshops The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) will host three egg grading workshops in Kansas this June, to train the state’s poultry producers in egg grading and share other important poultry care information. Grading eggs provides additional market opportunities for poultry farmers. The workshops will take place in Hays, Lawrence and Wichita, but are available to all Kansas egg producers at no charge. The workshops are funded through the Federal State Marketing Improvement Pro-
gram (FSMIP) Grant which the KDA received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant award totals nearly $25,000 and in addition to the egg grading workshops will make available for poultry producers an egg grading resource manual, egg cell gauges, and an egg candling unit cost-share program. Producers can choose from among three egg grading workshops: Hays at the Ellis County extension office Tuesday, June 7; Lawrence at the Douglas County extension of-
fice Tuesday, June 14; or Wichita at the Sedgwick County extension office Tuesday, June 21. All workshops run from 5:30–7:30 p.m. and are free, but participants are encouraged to RSVP to events@kda.ks.gov. Workshops will provide training on egg grading and other important information for poultry producers. Dr. Scott Beyer, associate professor in the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, will offer training on proper egg grading and poultry disease screening for maintaining healthy flocks. Adam Inman, assistant program manager for Food Safety and Lodging at KDA, will review Kansas rules and regulations for grading and selling eggs in Kansas. The poultry industry, including egg production, contributes $112 million annually to the Kansas economy. These workshops will help fulfill KDA’s mission of providing educational re-
sources and support to help expand markets for agricultural products while encouraging economic growth of the agriculture industry. The FSMIP grant provides matching funds to state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system. For more information about the egg grading workshops and how to obtain egg cell gauges or the egg candling unit cost-share provided by the KDA, contact Julie Roller at 785-564-6755 or Julie.Roller@kda.ks.gov or go to the KDA website at agriculture.ks.gov/egg-grading. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
KDA details appropriate use of fungicide
Jimmy Kraisinger and daughter Jewels Kraisinger grin for the requested picture after being awarded for catching the prize winning Drum Fish at the “Walleye Rodeo” at Canton Lake this past weekend. Congratulations Jim and Jewels!!
The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide and Fertilizer program works to help the Kansas agricultural community to manage appropriate use of products which control pests or enhance plant growth. Kansas wheat growers rely upon fungicide with tebuconazole as the active ingredient in their efforts to resist head blight and various rust diseases. It is critical for growers to monitor the directed spray solution per acre requirement (four ounce per five gallon of water per acre), as improper application can result in less head coverage than is necessary for effective disease control. In addition, wheat growers
using products with tebuconazole must be firm in following the 30-day pre-harvest interval, waiting the full interval from the date of application to the date of harvest, to avoid encountering residue problems at harvest time. For more information about appropriate use of this and other fungicides, please contact the KDA’s Pesticide and Fertilizer program at 785-564-6688 or visit the Web site at agriculture. ks.gov/pesticide-fertilizer. The KDA serves Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses and helps to ensure a safe food supply and promote public health and safety.
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Two Hugoton graduates receive SCCD scholarships Austin Nordyke and Athziri Figueroa are recipients of the 2016 Stevens County Conservation District Scholarships. Tron Stegman, board chairman, presented the awards May 14, 2016 during the HHS graduation. Austin Nordyke is the son of Paul and Shannon Nordyke of Hugoton. Austin will be attending Wichita State University majoring in Engineering and a minor in Business.
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Athziri Figueroa is the daughter of Berenice Saucedo of Hugoton. Athziri plans to attend Garden County Community College in the fall majoring in Cosmetology and Business Management. Each student is eligible for $2400 in scholarship funds. This local scholarship is funded through the sales of drip irrigation systems and supplies offered thorugh the Stevens County Conservation District office in Hugoton.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Junior High Choir members clockwise are Melanie Norton (seated), Chloe Burnett, Jamie Sheedy, Alonzo Martinez, Aspen Sohm, Alec Langley, Gavin LaRue, Audra Langley and Abby Easterwood.
Disney songs enjoyed at concert Disney was in the house, or the Pirate Arena, Tuesday, May 10. The junior high and high school bands and choirs sang a mixture of songs from Disney and contest pieces. Junior high choir and band performed first. After their four songs, director Sam Eiland presented Outstanding Junior High Music awards to Melanie Norton, Alexandra Hart and Aspen Sohm. The high school choir was next with two Disney songs, followed by the high school band. The band began with the state percussion quintet (that sadly began a quartet due to one missing student), then they played their piece, Monmouth Overture, that they performed for State Large
Group in Dodge City. The band then played three Disney themed songs. Mr. Eiland then presented the high school music awards. He awarded Kyri Brummett, Sarah Easterwood, and Joseph Mendez Outstanding Choir Students and Garry Norton Outstanding Band Student. Mr. Eiland then recognized the senior parents for their part in encouraging the students as they performed. As a finale, the band performed their I rated percussion ensemble, Streets of Ankara, to the delight of the crowd. It was an evening full of fun and entertainment for those who attended.
Rolla Students to participate in Microsoft Championship Three students, Preston Burrows, Kaberlin Hull, and Oscar Silva, have been invited to participate in the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship in Orlando, Fl. June 28 - 30. The MOS U.S. National Championship is an annual competition sponsored by Certiport testing students’ skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. As the national qualifiers for the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC), the winners of the MOS U.S. National Championship are invited to represent the United States in the most popular technology skills competition for Microsoft Office and the
only one endorsed by Microsoft. To attend the U.S. National Championship, Kaberlin Hull, Oscar Silva, and Preston Burrows had to pass a Microsoft Office Specialist certification with a top score and time. Kaberlin Hull was able to successfully score a perfect 1000 with a time of 8:41 in Word 2013. Oscar Silva was able to successfully score a perfect 1000 in 12:43 in Excel 2013. Preston Burrows was able to successfully score a perfect 1000 in 7:18 in PowerPoint 2013. This opportunity is representative of the success Rolla is having with industry certifications in the school, district and state.
Preston Burrows, Kaberlin Hull and Oscar Silva have been selected to participate in the 2016 Microsoft National Championship in Orlando.
Rolla residents earn degrees
Several former Rolla residents have graduated now
Junior High Band performs May 10 for a large audience of Disney fans.
from the college of their choice. Jordan Schwindt graduated from Seward County Community College. Jordan is the son of Josh and Shawn Schwindt. Marshall Clinesmith, son of Rusty and Arleen Clinesmith, graduated with his Masters Degree in Agronomy from Kansas State University. Charlee Pierson, daughter of Jason and Tiffany Pierson and future daughter-in-law of Rusty and Arleen Clinesmith, graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She is the fiancée of Marshall. Congrats to all the recent graduates!
Rolla High School band puts on a great performance at the Disney concert.
Many honors are bequeathed at Awards Night High School Choir members left to right standing are Joseph Mendez, Sarah Easterwood, Alexis Garcia and Preston Burrows. Seated are Miesha Gonzalez, Kyri Brummett, Brianna Smith and Brooke Hinds.
Garry Norton Outstanding Band Member
Outstanding Choir Members are Joseph Mendez, Kyri Brummett and Sarah Easterwood.
The 2016 Awards Night was Thursday, May 12 in the old gym. After Mr. Gardell Schnable made some announcements and clarification as to the order of the night, Jessica Pinkley began with the reading of the Class of 2016 Will. Ruben “Panches” Maravilla then read the Class History. Sarah Easterwood presented the Class of 2016 Prophecy. Renee Guerrero presented Garry Norton with the $1000 Seaboard Scholarship. A representative of KJIL Great Plains Christian Radio presented Garry Norton with a $500 scholarship. Chandler Burrows received the Dale Dennis Excellence in Education award. Jessica Pinkley and Garry Norton received the I Dare You awards. The junior high Citizenship awards were
given to Maria Kroeker and Eduardo Quezada. The high school Citizenship Awards were given to Kyri Brummett and Panches Maravilla. William Brown received the only Perfect Attendance Award. In Traci Taylor’s Personal Finance class, students participated in The Stock Market game. Four teams were in the top 100. Tayton Wasson and Angelina Fosdick placed twenty-second. Vanessa Reza and TreTre Cooper placed seventeenth. William Brown and Aaliyah Earl placed fifteenth and Lupita Ruelas and Alexis Garcia placed third. Other various awards and honors were given out throughout the night. It was a wonderful evening full of accolades for the Rolla Pirates!
Jordan Schwindt. Photo is courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.
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Marshall Clinesmith. Photo courtesy of Arleen Clinesmith.
Mia Hinojosa performs at the dance recital at Elkhart. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Link.
NmotioN group performs at Elkhart
Several Rolla students participated in a tumbling/dance recital in Elkhart with NmotioN group Friday, May 13. Yareli Cruz, Mia Hinojosa and Charlotte Wood participated in the dance recital. Samantha Dunn, Adynn Milburn and Cami Milburn participated in the tumbling parts. Congratulations to all the tumbling students and dancing girls!
Charlotte Wood dances at Elkhart recital. Photo courtesy of April Wood.
Samantha Dunn, Adynn Milburn and Cami Milburn Photo courtesy of Priscilla Milburn.
Charlee Pierson. Photo courtesy of Arleen Clinesmith.
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Graduation day finally arrives at Rolla High School Graduation Day finally arrived for the Class of 2016. Saturday, May 14 was THE day for the Rolla High School graduation, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The senior class walked their final walk in the old gym of the Rolla High School to begin a new adventure with the “real” world. Many in the class will go on to college, some will enter the workforce immediately but all will remember the impact that Rolla had on their lives, the good and the not so good. There will be memories to laugh and cry over and ones that are shared and not shared. After John Barrett gave the invocation, William Garry Norton gave the Salutatorian Address. Chandler Burrows gave the Valedictorian Address. Then Mr. Schnable introduced the class selected speaker, Traci Taylor. Mrs. Taylor spoke of her memories of the class as she struggled to control her tears, losing her $5 bet that she would not cry. Mrs. Taylor’s gifts to the senior class were her favorite
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Garry Norton plans trip to Africa
Standing left to right are Sheldon Wasson, Dalton Dunivent, Chance Toole, Joseph Mendez, Garry Norton, Juan Martinez, Panches Maravilla and Chandler Burrows. instruction book, the Bible. The senior vocal students, Kyri Brummett, Joseph Mendez, Sarah Easterwood and Miesha Gonzalez, sang “Lean on Me” to the class as a reminder that they can still lean on each other. Several
Seated are Miesha Gonzalez, Kyri Brummett, Sarah Easterwood, Jessica Pinkley and Kynsha “NeNe” Green. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
scholarships were handed out and finally it was time for the final walk across the stage to receive their signed diplomas. The class of 2016 may never again be in the same room but they will always remember the times
they shared. Mrs. Mary Courtney gave the benediction and the recessional with Sherry Kelling playing ended the ceremony for this event. May the graduates be blessed as they venture forth from this point on.
Not every high school student feels called to go to Africa but Garry Norton does. He will be going on the Saltshaker Mission Trip this summer to Burundi, Africa. The Bethel Friends Church of Hugoton, Garry’s home church, will be sponsoring a fundraising supper and program to help fund his trip Sunday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. Garry will present a short program where he will perform some piano pieces and a sample of his forensics talents. He will also share about his hopes for his mission trip. Please come and support Garry with his calling of going to Africa.
William Garry Norton
Eighth grade class graduates May 14 The eighth grade graduating class of 2016 had their ceremonies at 8:00 p.m. May 14. Sarah Easterwood played the processional for the students. Garry Norton gave the invocation. Justice Bennett presented the Salutatorian Address and Maria Kroeker gave the Valedictorian Address. Abigail Easterwood presented the class prophecy. Alexandra Hart gave the class
will and Chloe Burnett gave the class history. The speakers were Suzanne Murray, Zeta Greene, Kris Hall and John Barrett. Mr. Schnable presented the class to Mr. Kimberly Mauk, superintendent. Garry gave the benediction and Sarah played the recessional. The eighth grade class is now ready for their freshman year of high school.
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Standing left to right are Justice Bennett, Alexandra Hart, Maria Kroeker and Abigail Easterwood. Seated are Alex Hernandez, Eduardo Quezada, Chloe Burnett, Corny Loewen and Aaron Apelu. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
BY JUDY HICKERT
Payton Hickert earns K-State degree Payton Elizabeth Hickert, received her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, from Kansas State University, Saturday, May 14, at Manhattan. Payton is a graduate of Moscow High School. Her parents are Aaron and Beth Hickert of Midland, Tx. Also attending her commencement were her brother Ben of Midland, grandmother Judy Hickert, of Moscow, Aunt Valena Gonzalez of Wichita, and cousin Jared Barnes of Norman, Ok, and several relatives from Salina. Everyone gathered for dinner following commencement, then stayed in Salina and met again for breakfast, before returning home.
Payton Elizabeth Hickert
Free lunch continues The free breakfast and lunch program continues through June 17. Everyone is welcome, there is a snack charge for lunch and for those over 18 years of age.
Summer school has begun Moscow School is very busy, with summer school starting last Monday. There are 48 students Kindergarten through eighth grade attending the summer session. All of the summer school stu-
dents and teachers and several parents took a field trip to the Garden City Zoo Friday, May 13. Everyone reported a great time. The group will be taking a field trip each Friday.
Moscow Junior High School students enjoy a REAL Summer School field trip to the Garden
Buffalo Boosters plan day trip The May 2016 meeting of the Buffalo Boosters 4-H club was called to order by President Madison Hall. Roll was taken by Secretary Isabella Hall. There were three thank you’s from the packing of the spring baskets made during the April Meeting. They were read by Isabella Hall. Fair updates and requirements were gone over with the club. The Treasurer’s report was given. Under new business, senior’s gifts were discussed. There were many ideas brought up. The club then decided to give each senior $100 in necessities such as towels and soaps and $50 to spend. The date to meet to buy the gifts is June 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Walmart. It was then brought up what the club should do for a trip. It was decided that the same day, June 5, after the shopping is done, the club will go to Billy’s Ayr Lanes in Liberal and bowl two games and eat dinner. After new business was discussed, Jacob Bell gave a project talk on CoCoRaHS and measuring rain and snowfall with the gauge pro-
City Zoo. Photo courtesy of Jodi Staggers.
vided. The meeting was then adjourned. Submitted by Jacob Bell, reporter.
The Rolla preschool class travel to Liberal to visit Dorothy’s House Tuesday, May 10. The students enjoyed seeing part of the movie, and hearing a real tornado in the famous scene. Christy Littlefield and Rachel Dunn were the sponsors of the trip. Left to right are Rachel Dunn, Brittanya Alberty, Abe Wiebe, Christy Littlefield, Alianis Soto and Bryan Alberty. Photo courtesy of Rachel Dunn.
USD 217 plans community meeting USD 217 will be hosting a community meeting Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room. We would like to review with the
community current financial struggles, offer an opportunity for feedback, and make plans for the future. We hope to see you there!
PUBLIC NOTICE Cory McCurry
Cory McCurry earns degree in biology at Fort Hays State Cory McCurry, of Moscow, graduated from Ft. Hays State University, Friday, evening May 13. Cory received a Bachelor degree in Biology. Cory's parents, Teresa and Danny McCurry, and sister, Hannah, and brother, Justin, and grandmother, Linda Williams, all of Moscow attended the commencement exercises. His grandparents, Billy and Dallas McCurry of Littlefield also attended. Senator Bob Dole was presented with an honorary doctorate and also gave the commencement speech.
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 5, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Thora L. Curtis, deceased, CASE NO.13-PR-19 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition for Sale of Real Estate at Public Auction has been filed in this Court by Rosella Arellano, Administrator of the Estate of Thora L. Curtis, deceased, praying the Court find it is in the best interests of the Estate that the following described real estate, situate in Stevens County, Kansas, towit:
Surface and water rights in and to the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E/2 of SE/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-fie (35) west of the 6th P.M. Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Seventy-eight (78) in the City of Hugoton Be sold at public auction and that the Administrator be authorized to pay the costs of the sale including a policy of title insurance and the expense of employing an auctioneer. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before May 31, 2016 at 9:30 A.M., in this District Court in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Rosella Arellano, Administrator
Surface and water rights in and to the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the 6th P.M.
James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Administrator
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Johnson Cooperative Grain Company, Inc. of Johnson, Kansas will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Stanton County Senior Center at 205 E. Weaver in Johnson, KS. Registration will be at the door. The regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 PM Central Time with a meal to be served following the meeting at 7:00 PM. The regular order of business will be followed, including the presentation of the annual financial statements, the election of two Directors, and any other business that may be properly brought before the meeting. The terms for Steve Arnold and Bart Parks have expired. Steve Arnold and Bart Parks have been nominated to run for the expired positions. Both candidates have agreed to accept the positions, if elected. The voting members will also have the opportunity to nominate additional candidates from the floor during the meeting. We urge your attendance and participation. Please plan to attend. Respectfully submitted, Clay Scott
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, May 26, 2011 The twenty-first Annual Fishing Derby at the Cimarron Recreation Area has been cancelled due to the wildfire in Morton County. The recreation area has sustained fire damage to several facilities.
Thursday, May 24, 2001 The Hugoton varsity golf team won the High Plains League Tournament at Lakin. This is the first time since 1985 that Hugoton has brought home the first place plaque for the league tour-
ROLLING WESTERNER - Strong north westerly winds brought a rolling dust storm over the Southwest Monday night, reminiscent of the 30’s when many of such storms came out of the northwest. The first storm of the 30’s caused total darkness for six minutes, but this one caused visibility to drop to about a block. The high rolling cloud with all of the fancy dark and light areas and rolling-bulging effects was
Hugoton School’s out for summer! What do your kids plan to do with their free time? Remember the Stevens County Library has a lot going on with their Summer Reading Program. Signups have begun, and Summer Reading begins Wednesday, June 1. Register at the Library today! July Fourth Park Day plans are well underway, and we will need all the help we can get, from volunteers to judges. If you are interested in helping, please give me a call as soon as possible! We also need a sponsor for the Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Pageant! If you know of someone who might be interested, have them contact the Chamber office today at 544-4305. There is something for everyone who wants to help out! We have started plans for this year’s High Plains Fall Fling Vendor and Craft Show September 10 during the day, before the Music Fest that night. If you had a booth last year, or would like to try something new and have one this year, give me a call, or stop by the Chamber office and fill out your registration today! Bring your goodies to share with attendees and have a good time showcasing your hard work. The Chamber, Eco-Devo, and the Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host the final Legislative Update Saturday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s Meeting Room. These Legislative Updates offer opportunities for
reported to have had its start east of Denver on the plains. The storm struck here at about 8:00 p.m. and before midnight the skies were again clear. The altitude of the roller was estimated at about 1000 feet, having a wind velocity of about 40 miles an hour. No serious damage to plowed fields was reported in this county. From the June 28, 1956 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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community members to network and communicate with legislators. State legislators are invited to provide details about what is happening in Topeka. This is followed by a question and answer period where you can ask specifics on a topic or concern. They cover topics from Education financing, and the property tax lid, to the water bills that are currently in the works. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend to get answers to the questions that most concern you and our community. Some upcoming events in the area are the Dust Bowl Riders’ Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally June 11. Contact LizAnn Shugart for more details. The annual Ringneck Open Four-Person Scramble Benefit Golf Tournament is planned for Saturday, June 18. Contact Yvonne Jackson for more details. Stay informed about what’s going on in your community, and follow the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, or subscribe to our weekly emailed newsletter by contacting the Chamber today. Remember, the Chamber offers Gift Certificates! Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Incentives…Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local economy, making our
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 5, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) In the Matter of the Estate of Charles Lee Nix, Deceased
Pasture land in Stevens County, Kansas, and legally described as North Half of Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty-six, Township Thirty-three South, Range Thirtynine, West of the 6th P.M. be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will.
Case No. 2016 PR 15 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of April, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Suzanne Renee Nix, a beneficiary of Charles Lee Nix, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of Charles Lee Nix, deceased, dated July 19, 2066, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the Estate is necessary, the Will be construed and the following Kansas real estate owned by the decedent, situated in Stevens County, Kansas:
ney. Team members are Dusty Swinney, Andrew Hale, Drew Price, Ben Sumner, Chris Hinds and Casey Settlemyer. Thursday, May 21, 1981 Santa Fe Railroad will be closing 99 of their depots in
You are required to file your written defenses on or before the 31st day of May, 2016 at 9:30 o’clock 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 therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ Suzanne Renee Nix Suzanne Renee Nix, Petitioner Allan L. Hurlburt, S.C. No. 09249 P.O.Box 505 Sharon Springs, KS. 67758 785-852-4246 Attorney for Petitioner
local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate today! These certificates can be written for any amount, and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop Stevens County first! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!
Kansas including the Hugoton depot within a two year period. Thursday, May 26, 1966 Bill Hittle was awarded the Silver Belt Buckler Award courtesy of Texhoma Livestock Sommission Company at Sunset Lake in Guymon, Ok. Thursday, June 7, 1956 Danny Thompson was appointed mayor by the city council. Danny takes the place of W.F. Ramey, Jr., since Ramey tendered his resignation due to moving his family and business to Liberal. Friday, May 31, 1946 J.H. Saunders of Moscow is coming to Hugoton to become manager of the local Security Elevator, replacing H.H. Everly. Friday, June 12, 1936 Excitement ran high for a short time when the team belonging to Harley Quimby ran away with a load of hay on the wagon. They ran from near the alley behind the Lightcap Oil Company to near the Santa Fe Depot. The cause of the runaway is not know. The hay was strung nearly the entire distance of more than a half mile. Friday, June 3, 1921 Hugoton Equity Exchange put the following in the newspaper. “We cannot store enough coal this summer to supply everyone and will not be able to get enough next winter. You must help us and yourself by putting in part of your coal this summer. Order today.” 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.
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! Summer reading signups have begun! Summer reading begins Wednesday, June 1. Registration forms are available at the library. Forms will also be available at the Rec Building during summer activity signups. Mark your calendars now for the special events during the kids’ summer reading program. Summer Storytime for ages 0-12 begins Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. and will be 30-45 minutes in length. Activities for ages eight and up will be Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Summer Reading Movies will begin Friday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. and will run every Friday until July 29. The big programs for all ages will be Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. SUMMER READING KICKOFF As part of the 2016 “On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!” Summer Reading Program, the Stevens County Library is offering a Kids’ Community Fair to introduce families and caregivers to the valuable community resources offered in Stevens County. Participants for this event include the Hugoton Police Department, the Stevens County Health Department, HES Preschool, Caring Connections Daycare and Preschool, Parents As Teachers, Nicole Crites, Russell Child Development, Project Hope, and Southwest Friends of the Arts. Adults and kids, join us Wednesday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. until noon for this comeand-go event for the entire family. EXERCISE YOUR MIND The adult program, Exercise Your Mind, will be much like in the past. Register to
read and log each book completed for the chance for weekly prizes. Also, don’t forget to register before June 1 to be eligible for four Royals ticket vouchers! A MILLION STEPS A secondary program for all ages is called A Million Steps. The rules are simple. Pledge the number of steps/ miles you wish to walk per week. Select your shoe (and customize it if you wish!) Complete your weekly goal for the chance for prizes. Chart your progress on the walking track at the library. Complete 1,000,000 steps or 50 miles - for a chance at an additional drawing. BOOK SALE Are you in the middle of spring cleaning? Are you cleaning out the house of a loved one? Are you de-stashing your collection of cookbooks? We can help! Each August, the SCL has a book sale of materials that have been removed from our shelves, and items that have been donated to us to sell. Proceeds from this book sale go directly toward purchasing new items for the collection. If you would like to contribute to our book sale, now is the time to bring in materials you would like us to help find new homes. Materials need to be in usable shape. Dust is okay, mold not so much. Cutoff for donations is the last week of July, as we want to have everything on hand when we begin the sale August 1. LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/.
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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.02 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.22 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 43.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. With the Memorial Day holiday two weeks away, it marks the kickoff to the sum-
mer driving season. Gasoline demand that has already been strong this year will undoubtedly see a huge seasonal increase in demand. This, paired with crude prices that continue to show signs of strength, are going to keep further pressure on gas prices this summer.”
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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 12, 2016) 3t ELECTION NOTICE FOR AUGUST PRIMARY June 1st at noon is the deadline for candidate filing/withdrawal, to change party affiliation and for new parties to file petitions seeking recognition for 2016. To check your voter information go to www.voteks.org or call the County Clerk’s office at 5442541.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 5, 2016) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:
KANSAS,
STEVENS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS E. RENFRO, DECEASED No. 14PR45 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Erick E. Nordling, Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Gladys E. Renfro, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator, for pay-
ment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 31st day of May, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. ERICK E. NORDLING, Administrator-Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Her3t mes, Thursday, May 12, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
Hugoton in Stevens County, Kansas, on the 6th day of June, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to-wit: Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Three (3), of the Coulter First Addition to the City of Hugoton, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof
GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW D. ALLEN and DOSHA D. ALLEN, Defendants. Case No. 16 CV 2 Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60
to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is subject to the three month (3) redemption period of the defendants, and is further subject to court confirmation. Ted Heaton Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas
NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the above-action, wherein the parties above-named were, respectively, plaintiff and defendants, to me, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the front door of the courthouse in the City of
Jim D. Mills, SC# 07132 HOPE, MILLS, BOLIN, COLLINS & RAMSEY 607 North Seventh Street, P.O. Box 439 Garden City, Kansas 67846 Phone: (620) 276-3203 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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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.
HELP WANTED Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)
Pacific Ag, LLC Hugoton is now accepting applications for Harvest Operators. May involve traveling out of state, transportation and lodging will be provided.
Come by 838 E. 11th and fill out an application. Pacific Ag is an EOE.
(2c20)
KANSASLAND TIRE Seeking an individual to fill the position of
Service Truck Operator/ Comm-Ag-OTR Tire Technician Must have experience and valid drivers license. Must have a clean driving record, be authorized to work in the U.S. and have the ability to read and comprehend instruction. Health insurance, commission, and 401k available.
Apply in person: 837 S. Kansas in Liberal, Ks. (2c20)
Solution to May 12, 2016 puzzle
Wanted: Plumbing & HVAC Helper
(3c20)
Truck Driver Wanted
United Prairie AG, LLC is looking to fill a position at our Hugoton location for General Clerical Help and Customer Service at our facilities
We are looking for an experienced HVAC service man or installer, Good pay for the right man.
Apply at: Lin Goode & Co., PO Box C, 519 S Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 Office: (620) 544-4349 Lin: (620) 544-9664 Email: lingood@pld.com
Candidates will be responsible for providing the customer with a remarkable shopping experience by offering fast and friendly service in the convenience store. Additionally, the individual selected for this position may be required to be able to perform scale operation, which includes but not limited to; weigh and grade inbound and outbound grains. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.
Positions Open for the 2016/2017 School Year at Heritage Christian Academy
You may apply at 509 NW Ave, Hugoton KS between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A resume may also be sent to Human Resources at desireer@unitedpag.com. United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
2nd Grade Teacher
HELP WANTED NIGHT WATCHMAN
Office Manager
Music Teacher
Substitute Teachers New 4 day school week!
Night Feedyard Operation Full time with a flexible schedule, we offer a competitive benefit package and starting pay at $15.00 an hour. Cattle handling experience preferred, or if you have a desire to learn, we will train. JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders desires a positive and productive workforce. We have well maintained facilities and equipment, plus a Safety First culture that supports our success. Valid driver’s license required.
Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ.
Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA?
Call 620-356-4466 for additional information. You may apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, Ks. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or apply online at www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
(tfc14)
If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005 (tfc15)
(2c20)
CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare
GARAGE SALES ELWANDA IRWIN ESTATE SALE: Friday, May 20, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 430 West City Limits (Alley Entrance), Cars, Antiques, Tools, Glassware, Quilts, Furniture --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 20, 4:00 p.m. - ???, and Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. - ???, 1101 S. Adams, Lots of Clothing (Women’s, Men’s, Little Boys’), Purses, Jewelry and Miscellaneous Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 520 S. Adams, Clothing, Toys and Other Children’s Items, Household Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 21, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1293 Road M (1 Mile South of Fairgrounds), Household Items, Clothes, Windows & Doors Just Removed From Home FOR SALE!!! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT HAITI MISSIONS --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. - ???, 308 W. Third (Just off Canal on Northwest Avenue), Lots of New and Used Clothing, Miscellaneous ---------------
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Bulls are currently located for pickup and viewing at River Bend Feed Yard. Contact: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620-384-1101. (15c16)
--------------FOR SALE: 1972 VW Beetle, Serious Inquiries only. Call 4286892. Leave message if no answer. (2p18) 12
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FOR SALE: Gayle’s Farm Fresh Eggs
Please Call 544-1755 (8p20)
Time...Keeps On Ticking But Our Deadline Is Always The Same! 3
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SILVER DOLLARS FOR SALE: Morgan $25.00; Peace $23.00; Walking Liberty Half Dollar $9.50; Franklin $9.00. Call Jim 620-360-0249. (3eot20) ---------------
Monday 5:00 p.m. The Hugoton Hermes 620-544-4321
The Hugoton Hermes May 19, 2016
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REAL ESTATE
HOME FOR SALE 1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car TLY N E detached garage, REC CED!! U and much more. D E R Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
Julie West 620-453-1234
$128,000 - 502 S. Wildcat Ct.- This nice home is just the right size and price for a family to grow into, or for those wanting to downsize. Big back yard and oversized garage all on a quiet cul-de-sac. New exterior paint and modern color scheme inside. This home is ready to move right in. The garage with workshop area has its own central heat unit.
625 Road N - $125,000- Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently.
(tfc40)
310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call today to see this home.
(tfc10)
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
620-492-6608 Office tfc16
1103 S. Jefferson St. - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.
810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for sale! 3.7 acres +/-. Call for details!!
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available. Call Wade at 620-272-6017.
w Price New Lo 00 $67,5
218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, Central H/A, 1 car garage, with all appliances. 620-544-1714. (tfc20) --------------Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
1110 S Jefferson - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, kitchen appliances, "Mother In Law" quarters w/kit/bath/fpl, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Call today for your showing!!
202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000
REDUC
821 S Polk Street - Cute bungalow! 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen bath. Move in ready! Det garage and carport, fence and dog run. $78,000
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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
415 S. Main Street - Ranch Style, 2 bed/2 bath, Cen H/A, fence, carport. $75,000. Call today!!
“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”
RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE • Commercial Building - 625 S. Main • 2.5 bedroom house - partially furnished • 2 bedroom trailer - partially furnished; interior recently remodeled
Call 544-8202 or 428-5033
(620) 624-1212 108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500
910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)
Hermes Deadline is Mondays 5 p.m.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
10c18
Chance Yoder - Salesperson
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 Karen Yoder
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
SERVICES OFFERED
OPEN HOUSES
Responsible 7th grade girl - Breckyn Haar -
OPEN HOUSE
looking for various summer jobs
• Babysitting • Pet Sitting • Dog Walking • ETC.
Please call 620-453-2915 or email breckynhaar@gmail.com
Sat., May 22 1:00-6:00 pm Sun., May 23 2:00-4:00 pm
2005 Country Clipper Boss 72” cut; 1146 hours Will not start (new starter should remedy the problem); needs new deck and hydrostat belts; needs new deck bolts.
620-544-5368
Car Detailing $
To view the mowers or if you have any questions, please call Glen Kiley at 544-9356. (2c19)
1201 S. Monroe - Hugoton 5 bedroom/2.5 bath, 2800 sq. ft.
for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc11)
Wash • Wax • Interior Detail
TAKING SEALED BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 8 72” cut; 1008 hours Right camshaft is out. Needs a new engine or to rebuild the old one. Will start but needs work.
(tfc20)
DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY
Deluxe Wash
HUGOTON RECREATION COMMISSION 2008 Country Clipper Boss
Underground Sprinkler System
Pete’s Shop
SEEKING BIDS
(1c20)
AUCTION
OPEN HOUSE
90
Super Wash
Wash • Interior Detail • Large Vehicles $70
Regular Wash
Interior Only Detail $45
Call Tammie at 544-9734
Like !! New
609 E. 4th ~ Hugoton 3 Bedrooms • Full Basement
SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. West(tfc3) ern, 620-626-6763. -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
Sat., May 21 & Sun., May 22
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers
2:00-4:00 p.m.
1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
AL-Anon Family Group
both days
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Angel Martinez
Sean’s Handyman Service
Concrete Construction
WANTED WANT TO BUY: Old iron wheels, fins off windmill or tail, crocks, wooden screen door, wooden screen for window. 620-360-0249. (3eot20)
--------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15) ---------------
LOST DOG
C: 620-757-3645 H: 620-428-6519
(12c15) (tfc46)
1032 S. Van Buren Hugoton
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
Chaweeny: Blond, 1 Year old, Blue collar, dragging pink retractable leash, going north on Monroe from Dollar General Saturday afternoon, May 14
515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24
620-428-1115 (2p20)
Serving Christ one day at a time
620-789-2315
(8p20)
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
620-544-1517 Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
LOST DOG
Call 620-309-8581 for $50 reward
(1c20)
620-544-5785 para español Facebook.com/StarStorage
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Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com for all your classified needs!
The Hugoton Hermes
May 19, 2016
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EcoDevo Board learns about E-Community and Strategic Planning The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, May 11, 2016 at the Senior Center craft room at noon for their regular monthly meeting. Attending the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Alisha Owens and board members Judy Parsons, Doug Martin, Dan Corpening, Josh Morris, Curtis Crawford, Jan Leonard, Ray
Hoggatt, Adrian Howie and Jack Rowden. Also present were Tron Stegman, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, E Community’s Simone Elder and Strategic Planning’s Liz Sosa. Chairman Curtis Crawford presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Jack Rowden reported as of April 30, 2016
the checking account balance to be $1,368.87 and the Special Projects balance to be $46,516.70. The board voted to transfer $1,000 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. Director Gillespie began the meeting by discussing the upcoming year’s budget. He informed the board the county appraisal had been cut even more than last year, making more budget cuts necessary. The board officers will meet with Gillespie to discuss it further before taking the budget before the Stevens County Commissioners for approval. Neal introduced the first speaker, Liz Sosa. She is organizing the Strategic Plan-
ning for the Economic Development board. Liz stated she has been interviewing Stevens County residents in order to gather information for her Strategic Planning for future growth. She is seeking information from education, government, human services and business entities. The next speaker was Simone Elder. She stopped by to explain E- (Entrepreneurship) Community. She reported if EcoDevo is able to join the E-Community, tax credits could be sold to raise the money for loans for new businesses and approved projects in Stevens County. If a Kansas resident owes $1,000 in state taxes, he has the option of paying the state $1,000. Or a check could be
written for $1,000 to E-Community aka Network Kansas to purchase tax credits which would give $750. credit to the state taxes leaving a balance of $250. The $1,000 donation is also considered tax deductible on both the state and federal tax forms because E-Community is non-profit. Eighty percent of the tax credits sold will be used for Stevens County business loans, while ten percent stays with Network Kansas for administration and ten percent comes back to Stevens County for marketing, administration or whatever is needed. Simone reported the application for consideration for ECommunity will be released June 3 and will be due back
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly meeting Monday, May 16. A middle school presentation with Karie Gaskill and Lance Custer was first on the agenda. They showed some pictures of the seventh and eighth grade students visiting Seward County Community College/Area Technical School (SCCC/ATS) and Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU). The object of the visits was to show the students a two-year and a four-year college and a votech. Mrs. Gaskill talked about the seventh graders’ visit to SCCC/ATS April 25. The visit lasted five hours and included a comprehensive tour. The eighth graders visited OPSU April 28. Of the two tours, the SCCC/ATS was much more informative. Mr. Custer also talked about the Hugoton Middle School Credit Policy. He discussed how credits would be given for courses for next year. He talked about the goals for the required credits. Goals included increasing expectations for all students, meeting the needs of high school by holding students more accountable at the middle school, and reducing the number of students who have failed classes. To earn a credit, the student needs to pass the class with a 60% or higher. The credit recovery plan is for a student who has failed a course. The student would have to retake the failed course on edgenuity the second semester if they failed a first semester class and pass with at least a 70%.
The student would need to complete an online summer school course using edgenuity if they failed a second semester class and pass with at least a 70%. If the summer class is failed the eighth grade year, and that credit was needed, the student would not move to high school and would have to repeat the eighth grade. Mendy Howe came in to talk about Parents as Teachers. She got the grant request renewal from the state Friday and it will need to be turned in by May 27. PAT is a researched home based visiting program focusing on children from birth to three years old. The program also offers prenatal care to parents who would like to receive it. There are four components to PAT. They have a personal home visit program and group connections which meet once a month. PAT also does screenings for health, hearing, vision and development and provide a resource network for parents. It increases parent knowledge of early childhood development; and increases school readiness. PAT is a 12-month program and is free to families. The district pays 65% of the costs on the dollar and the grant would pay the other 35%. Paula Rowden told the board High Plains Educational Cooperative will meet this Thursday. Standards Based Grade Cards information was provided by Elise Heger, Shelby Evans, Stacy Dillinger, Kristen Howie and Kara Stump. The overall vision is to create a much more meaningful and authentic grading system for students, teachers and parents. The old system - which the district is wanting to discard - mainly consists of the students receiving a letter grade that reflects a percentage. The current system contains very little information about what the student learned to receive the grade. The district would like to move toward standard based grading to provide detailed information about each student’s progress toward a standard. Standards based grading is nothing new for the ECDC. At the early childhood level they already use it to great effect. In grades second through sixth standards based grading would allow students to see specifically what their strengths and weaknesses are in a content area. It would be easier for students to set goals because they would be able to more successfully gauge their abilities. It also gives students the understanding as to why they are getting additional practice on specific skills during MTSS, and students have the entire year to master grade level skills. Nine week reports are simply a guideline to provide a progress update for students and parents. It
means not getting an A and there would be no extra credit to be earned by the students. Parents will need to understand the new report cards and what mastering a standard means to the students. The board then took a tour of the new location suggested for the Hugoton Learning Academy. Mr. Howie talked about the cost to run HLA at present and how much money is lost due to fewer students attending. The district received the Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal information. Mr. Howie discussed the use of stop gap endorsement in the amount of $256 a year. He also informed the board of the cost to the district for an employee, with a spouse and/or child, or for the whole family. Mr. Howie informed the board of the tin falling off the outside back wall of the Central Office and the possibility of replacing it with stucco. He also told the board about the back room leaking and causing water damage to the carpet. He wanted the board to relate to him what steps he needs to take to remedy the problem. The Southwest Plains Regional Service Center Letter of Intent was received at the district office. Mr. Howie talked about the services offered, what the district is using, and the costs for the services. The impact of pending legislation was discussed. Presently there would not be any changes for USD 210. The district was not eligible to receive any money and that status would not change. However if there is a shutdown, some issues would arise, requiring action. Paying employees, vendors, classified staff, and others would become difficult, if not impossible. The summer programs and summer meals will be finished at the end of June so they would not be affected in either scenario. Another pending discussion was that presently if a employee makes $24,000 or less a year they are subject to overtime pay. If legislators
In Memory God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. Golden hearts stopped beating, Hard Working Hands to Rest. God Broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.
Doris Lea Mantzke & Verl Dean Mantzke
It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same, Since you have gone away. When days are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper. “Cheer up and carry on” Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry I’m in God’s hands, We’ll meet again someday!
Rickey Verl Mantzke May 23, 1962 - July 1, 1980
Liz Sosa informs the EcoDevo about her progress with the Strategic Planning. by August 5. Final selection will be in September. The director reported sales tax revenue for Stevens County is up. Shopping locally has helped the sales tax. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be June 14, 2016.
pass the discussed bill, the amount would increase to $50,000 or less to be eligible for overtime. This could impact some employees in the district. The Elementary school will start construction Wednesday afternoon on the building as the classrooms are ready for the workers. Mr. Howie has been looking at putting cameras on the school buses. If the cameras are added, they would come with a GPS installed. Mr. Howie also discussed the county valuation. If a 30% drop in valuation becomes a reality, the district could be cut by $1.3 million. The motion to approve Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan and rates for 2016-2017 were approved. The board voted to restructure Hugoton Learning Academy and move it to the high school campus for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion to retroactively pay for tuition reimbursement for Stacy Dillinger, Nick Rodriguez and Bobbi Ferguson that was denied last year was approved. The board voted to table the reimbursement to Mindy Cornelsen. The board adopted the new FMLA policy language. a The motion to approve the contract with OPAA! Food Service for the 2016-2017 school year was approved. The board established an annuity match for USD 210 classified staff. The Letter of Intent for services through Southwest Plains Regional Service Center was approved. The board approved summer hours for central office as 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closing Friday. New hours begin May 23 and end July 31. The board hired Lisa Nelson as HMS physical education aide. The motion to approve PAT grant application was approved. The board voted to set COBRA rates. The meeting adjourned.
Emily has experienced 2,600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Splendid Emily!