The
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Hermes Thursday, February 7, 2019
18 pages, Volume 132, Number 6
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Stevens County’s Award-Winning Newspaper
Commissioners seek bids for farm ground
Between the girls’ and boys’ basketball games last week, the Ulysses and Hugoton drum lines present a “Battle of the Drums”. It was a
magnificent show thoroughly enjoyed by the fan-filled gymnasium. Some very talented students gave an awesome performance!
Mountain lion carcass discovered in Rooks County to According Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks Tourism and (KDWPT) Law Enforcement staff, a dead female mountain lion was discovered by upland bird hunters in Rooks County Thursday, January 31, 2019. The hunters contacted the local KDWPT game warden, who investigated at the scene. Mountain lions are native to Kansas but populations ceased to exist in the state by the early 1900s. There is no hunting season on mountain lions in Kansas, and they may not be killed without reason. Landowners are permitted to destroy wildlife, including mountain lions, found in or near buildings on their premises or when destroying property. However, reasonable efforts must be made to alleviate the problem before resorting to killing the animal. Landowners may not pos-
sess such animals with intent to use unless authorized.The Rooks County mountain lion is the twentieth confirmed in Kansas since 2007 and the second that has been killed. Law Enforcement staff are continuing to investigate and encourage anyone with information to contact their local game warden, KDWPT office or the Operation Game Thief (OGT) hotline: 1-877-4163843. The OGT hotline is toll-free and callers can remain anonymous. Although people often report seeing them, mountain lions are only occasionally confirmed in
Kansas. The first confirmed mountain lion in Kansas in modern times was shot and killed in 2007 in Barber County in southKansas. central Prior to 2007, the last mountain lion documented in Kansas was killed in 1904 in Ellis County. Biologists believe most verified sightings are of transient young males coming from established populations in nearby states. It is not uncommon for young males to travel great distances looking for home ranges. Mountain lions occur in Colorado within 75 miles of the border of southwest Kansas and have been documented with increasing frequency in the Oklahoma panhandle. They have also been dispersing from the Black Hills of South Dakota into several Midwestern states. So far, the animals appear to be
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, February 4 with all members, Pat Hall, Tron Stegman and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Commissioners had a very light schedule with Bills at 8:30, Tony Martin at 9:30 and miscellaneous issues to discuss. The Commissioners were discussing miscellaneous issues with Amy Jo when this reporter arrived. Motion was made and passed to accept and pay the bills. Tony Martin reported he ran into a company boring under a Stevens County road without a permit. He explained to them there could be fines for crossing a county road without getting a permit to do so. The company is to be taking
care of any requirements. Tony told the Commissioners about three meetings and trainings coming up to attend. Tony requested an executive session. Sheriff Heaton and School Resource Officer Mauk came in. Ted gave his encumbrance letter to the Commissioners. Greg Bond has resigned his position with the Foundation Board and needs to be replaced. Paula Rowden brought in the Health Department’s encumbrance letter. She requested an executive session but after visiting with Paul - didn’t need one. Amy Jo talked about a possible extra expense that may occur to election expenses. It may pass that voters will be able to register up to the time of elections. If this passes it could cost Stevens County an extra $2,500. She explained the details. The Commissioners then discussed the details
of the county farm ground and the bid details for the ad to run in The Hermes this week. Joe D. requested an executive session. Commissioners decided to take a look at the encumbrance letters they had received. Motion was made to accept all the requests. After the motion died, much discussion followed. It was decided the Health Department has to have a spec sheet and take bids for a vehicle. They cannot just request a set amount to be put toward a vehicle. Another motion was made to accept all the encumbrance letters but the Health Department, motion passed. being the Tron, chairman of the board, will notify all the present land tenants of the day and time of the bid openings to farm the county land tracts. Meeting adjourned.
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2019 Conservation Issue
Featuring 2018 Stevens County Conservation District Award winners. See pages 1C-6C
See MOUNTAIN LION, page 5
Register to win Twentieth Annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes Valentine’s Day is sneaking up yet again! If you haven’t got your gift yet, don’t worry! Local Hugoton merchants have got you covered! Every winning couple chosen will then be entered into the 2018 Sweetheart Sweepstakes drawing for a chance to win a $50 Chamber gift certificate. For the Valentine’s sweepstakes, only couples are eligible to win. The winners will be drawn Friday, February 15. While you’re ordering your sweetheart’s Valentine bouquet, sign up at Creative Specialties for a $25 gift certificate. If you’re browsing the aisles at Yardmaster, you can register there for a $25 gift certificate. In case your love harbors a devotion to shopping, Janet’s Bridal and Boutique has you covered! Register at 1010 Van Buren for a chance to win a $25 gift
certificate. Looking for the perfect gift at Flatlanders? Sign up there for a chance at their $25 gift certificate! If you and your sweetie like to dine out, several local restaurants will help you with the perfect setting! Daylight Donuts is offering a $20 gift certificate to their winners, while Jet Drive-In is giving away two free dinners and drinks. Register at Slim Pickins in Moscow for a chance to win lunch for two and drinks! Prefer more exotic cuisine? Then head over to Acosta’s & Nieto’s Cafe or Los Agaves Bar and Grill to register to win a $25 gift certificate! You can also eat your fill of egg rolls and Chow Mein if you win the two $25 gift certificates from China! Bultman Tire Center has your back if your sweetie’s to-do list includes some vehicle maintenance, with a
$50 gift certificate for their winning couple. In the event you don’t know what your loved one wants, a free subscription to The Hermes is always a good fit! You can also let your loved one pick their own gift, by signing up at Equity Bank for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card or by letting Citizens State Bank handle the bankroll with their $20 Gas Capital Dollars, good at any Hugoton Chamber member business. Be sure to sign up at Hugoton Drug, as they’ll be giving their winners a $25 gift certificate. Drop by the Little Gift Shop in the Corner at the Stevens County Hospital to sign up for a chance to take your pick of jewelry for their winners! Make sure to sign up at these businesses to win in the twentieth annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes!
Lone Star Friends Church welcomes quite a crowd for their sixty-second annual Groundhog Supper last Friday evening, February 1. The
Fellowship Hall was full to brimming with all the guests enjoying the delicious menu prepared by volunteers.
Moscow United Methodist Church’s Groundhog supper is a hit every year, but the place is packed full this past Saturday evening.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, calling for an early spring. It remains to be seen what the forecast will actually hold.
INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Looking Back ..........................................6 Farm............................................................7 Sports .........................................1B & 2B
Classifieds ................................2B & 3B Rolla .........................................................4B Conservation...............................1C-6C
OBITUARIES INSIDE Ila Campbell Lynn Foglia
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OBITUARIES Lynn Foglia Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Lynn Adell Foglia. Mrs. Foglia, 68, passed from this life Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. Lynn was born to Albert Nelson Wilder and Gwendolyn Hanson Ortner August 17, 1950 in Lamar, Co. April 17, 1971, Lynn Wilder and Ronald Foglia were married. To this union were two children, Wade Joseph and Amber Michelle. Lynn was an administrative assistant for a real estate company in Las Vegas, Nv. for many years. She then retired and moved to Hugoton to spend time with her sister Gail. Lynn enjoyed dance and travel. She owned a cabin in Utah where she enjoyed skiing and time in the mountains. She dearly loved her three grandchildren, Rylee Lynn 17, Reagan Jo 11 and Kendall Maryn 8. Lynn’s survivors include her son Wade Joseph Foglia and wife Heather of Las Vegas; daughter Amber Michelle Haehn and husband Roman of Las Vegas; brother Don Hudson and wife Priscilla of Tucson, Az.; her two sisters, Gail Michelle Crane of Hugoton and LeeAnn Case and husband Bob of Pueblo, Co.; and her three grandchildren, Rylee Lynn Fitzpatrick,
Reagan Jo Foglia and Kendall Maryn Foglia, all of Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Melvin “Snuffy” Hudson. Funeral services were attended at Assembly of God Church in Hugoton, Saturday morning, February 2 with Rev. Timothy Singer presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. If preferred, donations may be made to the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation www.theGSF.org /Donate. This foundation was very near and dear to Lynn’s heart. Memorials may be mailed to Robson Funeral P.O. Box 236, Home, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
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Those Dirty Rotten Scoundrels By Richard P. Holm, MD
Ila Campbell Stevens County resident Ila Campbell, age 85, passed from this life Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita. Born April 19, 1933 in rural Stevens County, she was the daughter of Bill Harper and the former Irene Bell. Ila grew up in Stevens County. She married Gene Campbell October 7, 1950 in Clayton, N.M. and graduated from Hugoton High School. As a young woman, Ila taught twirling lessons and was a school bus driver. She and Gene traveled multiple states with his job, making many lifetime friendships along the way. Ila loved dancing, shopping and enjoyed a day at the spa. Mrs. Campbell was a very talented piano player, playing for the Lone Star Friends Church where she also taught Sunday school. Ila also played for Denim & Lace, and recently played for the residents at Satanta Hospital Long Term Care Unit. Ila attended Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton before moving to Satanta. Survivors include her sons, Jerry Campbell and wife Janet of Emporia and Kris Campbell and wife of Hugoton; Marreta son-in-law John Seidle of
Centennial, Co.; sister Sherry Williams and husband John of Alva, Ok.; her seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Ila was preceded in death by her parents; sister Shirley Harper; husband Gene in 2012; and daughter Dana Seidle. Graveside services were attended Saturday morning, February 2 at Hugoton Cemetery. Memorial service followed, Saturday afternoon, February 2 at Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton with Pastor Roy Bogan officiating. Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to Satanta District Hospital Long Term Care Unit in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. NEEDLES & FRIENDS QUILT GUILD meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, located at Sixth and Sherman Avenue in Liberal, at 7:00 p.m. Area quilters are invited to come for an informative and entertaining evening. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. January 2-March 22 - Adult Winter Reading Program at the Stevens County Library January 1 - February - All dog taxes are due and payable at the Office of the City Clerk in Hugoton without penalty. February 2019 - Art Exhibit at the Stevens County Library
- National Library Lovers’ Month February 4 - 9 - Whitham Enterprises annual WIX Filter Sale with being served lunch Wednesday at noon. February 7 - Cotton Marketing informational meetings - Liberal Activity Center 9:00 am to 11:00 am. February 8 - Library wil be closed for technology training February 10 Hugoton United Methodist Church will host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. February 11 - 23 - SW Kansas Sales’ Great Annual Farm Filter Sale at 528 S Main, Hugoton. Lunch will be Wednesday, February 13. February 11 - Hugoton City Council members will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of the City Office, 631 S. Main. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. February 12 - Library Board meeting 10:30 a.m. February 13 - Cotton Marketing informational meetings - Sublette Commercial Building 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. February 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day! February 16 - Senator John Doll and Representative Marty Long will participate in a Legislative Update at 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. The community is invited to attend. - Stevens County Conservation District will host their annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Call 620-544-2991 for your reservation. February 17 - Moscow United Methodist Church will host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of
socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. February 18 - 20 - Farm & Industrial Equipment Auction at Garden City. Taking consignments Scott Auction - call 2768282. February 18 - Presidents’ Day - Library will be closed for President’s Day February 19 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room, located in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. February 21 - Cotton Marketing informational meetings Guymon, Ok at Hunny’s 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. February 23 - Dermot Community Supper - 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School. February 24 - My Father’s House will
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host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. March 2 - Pioneer Communications annual meeting with Health Fair at 7am to 11:30am at Walker Auditorium by Pioneer Communications and Pioneer Electric. Free Lunch served @Civic Center in Ulysses at noon by Pioneer Communications. Registration opens at 12:30. March 3 - Church of God will host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. March 4 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room, located in the basement of the Courthouse.
The phone rang, and I answered it because the call was from a nearby community. No big surprise that the caller was obviously not from anywhere near, and the caller was asking for a donation for some organization in which I had no interest. I said, in a kindly tone, “No thank you,” and Rick Holm hung up. They will never end the call. You must hang up! Financial abuse by telephone or internet has been called “the crime of the twenty-first century”. People of all ages are at risk, but scammers commonly target the elderly. Those of us past 65 are more often home to answer the phone, are apt to stay on the line longer and are less likely to report a crime. Making all of this worse, telemarketing crime is challenging to prosecute and, therefore, inviting to criminals. There are plenty of bad guys out there. The National Council on Aging has written a compendium of common fraudulent traps that can result from telephone calls or internet messages. Here are some: Callers may pose as Medicare representative to obtain your personal numbers for the purpose of billing Medicare for bogus services. Remember, U.S. Government agencies will never initiate a call. Because of outrageous prices for drugs, people are lured to purchase less expensive prescriptions from internet and out-of-country pharmacies. Beware that doses of drugs may be different than desired, and sometimes unsafe substances are added. Callers may be selling false or dangerous anti-aging products and claim reduced wrinkles or bags under eyes. Don’t trust them. Talk to your doctor. Con artists may promise to split a large sum of money with you, provided you first agree to send a “good faith” donation to help cover shipping costs. Don’t believe it. “Hi Grandma, do you know who this is?” Never give out the name of a family member on an unsolicited call. They usually ask you for money for a fake emergency or rescue. Always check by calling family first. Especially after a major disaster, callers ask for “rescue money” to help those harmed which, of course, goes to the scammers, not those in need. Fake investment plans are everywhere. Strangers calling or emailing you with a great investment opportunity, should not be trusted, especially if it sounds too good to be true. Take home message: Don’t respond to calls or emails from strangers selling or pushing you into something. Don’t donate to causes that you didn’t initiate. Beware of scammers. In a kindly tone, say, “No thank you,” and JUST HANG UP. Follow The Prairie Doc® Facebook page for free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library of educational videos, podcasts and blog, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® streaming live most Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Central.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Tuesday, January 29, 2019 • Rowdy Customer, 600 South Main, Escorted from Business, MPO Crane Thursday, January 31, 2019 • Fire Alarm, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Everything Okay, Detective Lamatsch Friday, February 1, 2019 • Welfare Check on Dog, 400 Block of South Harrison, Spoke with the owner, ACO Smith • Welfare Check, 100 Block of West Seventh, Everything Okay, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Argument, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Gone before Arrival, MPO Crane • Dog at Large, 1200 Block of South Madison, Impounded, MPO Crane
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• Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Saturday, February 2, 2019 • Funeral Escort, 100 Block of South Main, Public Service, MPO Crane • Runaway, 600 Block of East Fourth, Returned home, Corporal Fedelin • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin Sunday, February 3, 2019 • Dog at Large, 500 West Seventh, MPO Crane • Dog Returned to Owner, 400 Block of East Tenth, Public Service, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of East Fourth, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Business Check, Corporal Fedelin
By Meagan Cramer Kansas Farm Bureau
Insight’ rolls on If you read "Insight" regularly you’ll know the man who started this column back in the late ‘70s, John Schlageck, retired from Kansas Farm Bureau in January. Filling the shoes of someone who’s lived and breathed telling the story of agriculture for 45 years is no easy feat. And to be honest there’s no replacement for the way John weaves a story and leaves you wanting to read more. As with all things in life though, they change and evolve. We know people look forward to reading “Insight” and even though it will be different from what was, we want to continue the tradition. For a time, we will have guest writers sharing viewpoints from the farm. We’re excited to showcase different voices from across the state. Each of the writers brings a different viewpoint and experience of farm and rural life. We hope you will enjoy this change of pace. Let us introduce our "Insight" columnists. Kim Baldwin Originally a native of
New Mexico, Kim has a unique career background as a teacher and a television news professional for PBS and NBC affiliates. She moved to Kansas to marry her husband, Adam, in 2010. With their children, Banks and Isannah, the family raises wheat, corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and popcorn on their McPherson County farm. Kim teaches English and Journalism and serves as the Inman FFA assistant sponsor at Inman Junior/Senior High School. Glenn Brunkow Glenn is a fifthgeneration farmer in the Northern Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County, and serves on the Kansas Farm Bureau board of directors. When he’s not working on the farm and ranch, he writes his own weekly column called Dust on the Dashboard. He was a county Extension agent for 19 years before returning to farm and ranch full time. Jackie Mundt Jackie grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and now calls Pratt County home. She and her significant other live on an irrigated
and dry-land crop and cattle farm in Preston. She’s lived and worked in large cities and today chooses to call rural Kansas home. When she’s not on the farm or mentoring students, she is the Communications and Marketing Manager for Kanza Cooperative Association. Kim, Glenn and Jackie have made the decision to build a life in the Wheat State. And just like the 30,000 other farm and ranch families who call Kansas Farm Bureau their farm organization, they have decided to live and work in rural Kansas. We think their thoughts, feelings and experiences will resonate with many of our readers. Thank you for your past support of "Insight," and we hope you continue to join us on this journey. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2019 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.
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Heritage Christian Academy Conservation poster winners are back row left to right Judith Fehr, Lelani Gerber and Elsie Gonzales and in front are Ian Juarez and Christina Dyck. Photo courtesy of Rachel Crane.
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Hugoton Middle school winners of the Stevens County Conservation District poster contest include eighth graders Luis Cruz with first place, Karina Lamas with second and Gianna Vos with third place. Photo courtesy of Rachel Crane.
Seventh grade winners for the Stevens County Conservation District poster contest include first place Katya Wolters, second place Rico Caraveo, and third place Angelica Quezado. Photo courtesy of Rachel Crane.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 31, 2019) 2t NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STEVENS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the Stevens County Conservation District, notice is hereby given that pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended, on the 16th day of February, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. an annual meeting of the Stevens County Conservation District will be held at the Stevens County Memorial Hall, 6th & Monroe St., Hugoton, KS. The meeting agenda shall include the following business items: ONE: The supervisors of the Stevens County
Conservation District shall make full and due report of their activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting. TWO: They shall conduct an election by secret ballot of qualified electors, there present, of two supervisor to serve a term of three years from the date of said meeting. All in the county of Stevens in the State of Kansas. By Loren Seaman, Chairman Stevens County Conservation District Attest: Rachel Crane District Manager
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 24, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA MAE RAY, DECEASED Case No. 2019PR04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you take notice that on the 18th day of January, 2019, pursuant to their petition, Danny K. Ray and Kathy D. Purcell were appointed as co-administrators of the estate of Clara Mae Ray, deceased. Letters of Admin-
istration were issued to them on said date by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Danny K. Ray and Kathy D. Purcell, Co-Administrators KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioners Telephone: (620) 544-4333
There are special days, weeks, months and maybe years for all sorts of things. Today, as this is being written, it is Groundhog Day. If the Groundhog comes out of his burrow and can not see his shadow, he stays out and spring can begin. If he comes out and can see his shadow, he is frightened back into the burrow and there will be six more weeks of winter. There are some special days/months that are just listed by name and have no known legend. A few make good sense: “American Heart Month”, “National Cherry Month”, “National Gumdrop Day” and “President’s Day”, but “Spunky Old Broads Month”? “National Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Day”?!! One more and it should be celebrated, is “National Bird-feeding Month”. Speaking of birds, did you know there are already Ring-neck Doves
nesting? Check it out at the Cimarron Courtyard. They are on top of the light fixture! Thursday - as you read this - it is “Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbor Day”! Enough of that!! Let’s look at some ways to know you are growing old. Each of us could compile a list for that category. Hope you enjoy these. • Your favorite part of a newspaper is “What Happened Twenty Years Ago Today” • Your back goes out more than you do. • You’re 17 around the neck, 42 around the waist and 96 around the golf course. • You sit in a rocking chair and can’t get it going. • Your children begin to look middle aged. One more.... • A fortune teller offers to read your face. ENOUGH! Remember, you are never too old to be young!
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Hospital Board discusses rates The Stevens County Hospital Board met Monday, February 4 at Pioneer Manor. Attending the meeting were board members Keith Rome Sandra Passmore, Johnnie Denton and Seth Gillespie. Also attending were Amanda Mangels, Linda Stalcup, Jennifer Featherston, Stacy Helget, Lynnette Hageman, Ruthie Winget and Jessica Reinerio. Board members Kirk Heger, Patty Lahey and Benny Cabrera were absent. Administrator Stalcup reported they did not hire any new employees from the offered online classes. She reported the Medicaid numbers were up this month. Jennifer Featherston reported Pioneer Manor has 71 residents at this time. There has been a lot of stomach virus going through the facility. Residents as well as staff has contracted the virus. They have been discouraging visitors at this time to prevent it from spreading. They have had two confirmed cases of influenza and multiple cases of pneumonia. Pioneer Manor would like to update a new vacination policy, a new weight loss policy and a new medication policy concerning the de-
Local students make WSU Dean’s Honor Roll Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,000 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for fall 2018. Students from Hugoton making the roll were Austin D Nordyke and Katelynn A Sears. To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
struction of old medicines. The board voted to approve these new policy changes. Linda Stalcup requested the board change the residential daily rates. At this time there are four different rates, dependent on the amount of care needed for the resident. She would like to change this to a flat rate, no matter the amount of care needed. She recommended $185.00 per day. The board voted to approve the rate change. This rate change will not go into effect until August 1, 2019. Linda also reported they are participating in educating youth about the dangers of opiate use. Stevens County Health Department received a grant for this program. The administrator handed out a survey for the board members to fill out and return. Director of Nursing Dawn Maas sent over a report concerning the hospital beds. The beds are 18 years old and they are unable to get parts to repair them anymore. The bed company will come back to give another demonstration of the proposed new beds. After going into an executive session for personnel matters, the meeting adjourned. The next hospital board meeting will be March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Room in the hospital basement.
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David sells second-most popcorn in district David Demers was recognized as one of the top 50 in total popcorn sales for the Santa Fe Trail Council this past weekend at the Council Annual Dinner in Garden City.
David is a member of local Cub Scout Pack 189. Of the top 50 in the 19-county district, David was second in sales with an impressive sales total of $3550. He earned the honor among
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more than 500 participating Scouts. Popcorn sales is the single fundraiser the Scouts organize to raise funds for their year of adventures and learning. David is the son of Steve and Lori Demers of Hugoton.
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for February 2019 Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Dr. Brown Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum
Cardiology General Surgeon Podiatry Orthopedics Cardiology General Surgeon
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-316-686-5300; Dr. Frankum 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
David Demers shows off his award for being one of the top 50 in popcorn sales for the Santa Fe Trail Council. Of the top 50 in the 19-county district, David was second in sales with an impressive sales total of $3550. David is a member of Cub Scout Pack 189 and the son of David and Lori Demers.
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Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Ways to Enjoy Life Valentine’s Day will soon be here. We think of those we love and care for, but we often fail to think about ourselves. People who don’t feel good about themselves often don’t enjoy their lives. Former Extension Specialist with K-State Research and Extension Charlotte Shoup Olsen, PhD, shares some advice for enjoying life more. These are good reminders for me to find a good life balance that helps me love and care for myself, as well. 1. Take Control. Many people feel stuck in a rut or routine and assume that nothing can change. Accept responsibility for the use of time, and choose work, education, relationships, etc. that are constructive and satisfying. 2. Set Boundaries. People who seem to maximize their potential for enjoyment have learned to set boundaries. Taking on too much responsibility wears people out, and they tend to take on commitments that they really don’t like or need. Accepting only projects that you enjoy, are good at, or that fall in line with your priorities, helps you put more energy into improving the quality of your life. 3. Diversify. Many people tend to do the same things over and over, without ever exploring, learning, or experiencing anything new. Those who enjoy life tend to be influenced by many aspects of social contact, thereby improving them-
selves and their lives. 4. Hold Principles. Those who are motivated by high principles tend to enjoy their activities more. Some examples of high principles are thoughts related to sincere, personal wishes for self-improvement, or for helping others. 5. Maximize Strengths. Each person is unique with specific strengths. Recognizing one’s individual assets and participating in activities that maximize them helps to inspire others. Don’t hide your light... let it shine. 6. Seek Personal Improvement. Enjoyment in life is often achieved through accomplishments towards a meaningful goal. Achievements that are motivated by a need to improve one’s life will add enjoyment to it. 7. Understand Roles. It may sound cliché, but understanding the roles in the family, workplace, society, etc., helps people to further a personal sense of purpose, and live in harmony within their surroundings. 8. Be Grateful. Gratitude is, in a sense, seeing what is good in the world. Optimism and humility allow one to feel grateful for the many beauties in others and in nature. Seeing life with a grateful outlook helps one appreciate and enjoy it more fully.
9. Appreciate Support. We all need support and understanding, especially from people we trust. Their views let us know what others are thinking. Many times, opinions of those we trust can open our eyes to new possibilities. 10. Attain Harmony. It appears that true enjoyment in life requires the above mentioned traits. May we all find harmony and contentment in our lives, and enjoyment in whatever we do! As you are mindful of each of these ideas listed above, think about how they relate to you. Are you caring for others but not caring for yourself? Are you enjoying life and being grateful? I have come to realize in the last several years that I am in the second half of my life, and each and every day is truly a blessing. Today more than ever, we need to work to become the best we can be, and to help those around us reach their best potential as well! Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
“If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
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e live in paradoxical times. While many share the most intimate details of their life on social media for all the world to see, the practice of confession as a spiritual discipline has fallen by the wayside. In surveys of practicing Catholics, three-quarters of them “report that they never participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation or that they do so less than once a year.” (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) Among mainstream Protestant denominations, confession as a ritual is practiced only in the Lutheran church, and one wonders how often Christians of any sect adhere to the Biblical injunction to “confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” ( James 5:16 NIV) Whether as a society we are more or less confessional than in times past is certainly debatable. Reconciliation tribunals, psychotherapy, and encounter groups are arguably all modern versions of confession. The flip side of confession is the Biblical injunction to tell others when they have sinned: “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.” (Matthew 18:15 NIV) While it is easy to notice and point to the faults of others, we often chafe at the slightest perceived criticism, and instead of thanking the person for helping us to be a better person, we reject their critique. A periodic examination of one’s conscience and a willingness to confess one’s sins is healthy for the soul. Therefore, confess your sins and pray that you will be forgiven. Christopher Simon
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 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.
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
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 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. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA 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 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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Stumpy’s receives a $2,500 matching small business grant from Stevens County Economic Development Board. Left to right are EcoDevo board members Ron Honig, Neal Gillespie, Curtis Crawford, Judy Parsons, Jonathan Pearcy,
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secretary Alisha Owens, EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard, Blain Stump, Brian Onofre, Jayla Stump and Adrian Howie. Mr. Stump stated the restaurant will be opening very soon.
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, February 5 Brown Dupree - $1.99 Eagles Landing - $2.11 Kangaroo Express -$2.01 Carter’s - $2.29 Toot N Totum - $2.01 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.94 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.8 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.25 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices February 4 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.44 per gallon in 2018, $2.14 per gallon in 2017, $1.52 per gallon in 2016, $1.94 per gallon in 2015 and $3.09 per gallon in 2014. Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 50.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago and are 0.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.6 cents per gallon lower than a year
ago. "While oil prices have risen to their highest in months on the instability in Venezuela's political situation, gasoline demand has remained weak and supply strong, thus keeping increases firmly in check," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "As the record gasoline supply continues to overshadow markets ahead of the road to summer gasoline, any updrafts at the pump will be small and limited for now, but once the transition begins, the supply overhang will be drawn down in short order as refiners liquidate winter gasoline, ushering in eventually higher prices come late-February and early March." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.Gas Buddy.com.
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624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 A really nice weekend, hope everyone was able to enjoy it. Hopefully most everyone is getting over the flu/colds or whatever we had. We are needing some part-time helpers. If interested, drop by and pick up an application. We have hung the decorations to Valentine time. I always love the reds. This Saturday will be our regular dance. Bob Walter will be playing for us. Come join in on the fun and great music at 7:00 p.m. There are always card players busy at fun times each Saturday starting at 6:00 p.m. with a carry in meal and snacks. Hope to see you there. Menu Feb. 7 .................Baked Ham Feb. 8 .....................Sloppy Jo
Hazel has experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Awesome job Hazel!
Feb. 11.............Baked Potato Feb. 12 ..............Ham & Beans Feb. 13 .................Roast Beef Feb. 14..........Chicken Breast Activities Thursday, February 7 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge.....................12:30 p.m. Friday, February 8 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Bingo.....................12:30 p.m Saturday, February 9 Cards.......................6:00 p.m. Dance.....................7:00 p.m. ........................Bob Walter Monday, February 11 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 Exercise..................10:30 a.m. Board Meets.......................... Wednesday, February 13 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Valentine Day .......................
passing through Kansas, rather than staying and establishing home ranges. KDWPT has no evidence of a breeding population in the state. Domestic cats and bobcats are frequently mistaken for mountain lions. Coyotes and dogs are also sometimes mistaken for mountain lions. KDWPT investigates sightings when evidence exists such as tracks, a cached kill, droppings, fur, a photograph or video. Most verified mountain lions have been documented with photographs taken by remote, motion-triggered cameras commonly used by hunters to monitor game activity along trails and around feeders. KDWPT staff may visit the location where photos were taken to examine and measure certain features in the images to better judge the size of the animal in the
photo. KDWPT also tries to authenticate photos because images taken from the Internet are sometimes submitted as “proof” of a specific mountain lion sighting. If you think you have seen a mountain lion and have a photograph, video, tracks or other evidence you believe will substantiate your sighting, contact the KDWPT Furbearer Biologist, Emporia Research and Survey Office at 620-342-0658 or use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page at ksoutdoors.com/ Wildlife-Habitats/ Wildlife-Sightings page to report a sighting. Be sure to leave your contact information for someone to follow up with you. Information from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Web site, ksoutdoors.com.
cancel. This will be governed by the laws of the state where the contract is signed. Ask specifically how many days you have to cancel and where to send the cancellation notice if you do decide to cancel. This should be sent by certified mail. • Be sure you understand what will happen to the timeshare after your death. Timeshares may not automatically pass to heirs. It’s also true that many timeshares end up going unused. Maybe you didn’t have as much time to travel as you expected, or the availability of the timeshare didn’t align with your travel schedule. Whatever the reason might be, people with unused timeshares are often targeted for a second time by timeshare resale scams. We hear many complaints regarding timeshare resale companies, which offer their services to sell your timeshare on your behalf. In many cases, we’ve found that these companies are doing little, if any, work in trying to sell your timeshare. But, that doesn’t stop them from charging you a monthly fee for their “services.” For more tips on staying safe from scams, or to file a
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go up each year. Imp r o v e ments to the times h a r e property can also result in additional costs. Derek Schmidt • Check into the reputation of the seller, developer and management company before you make a purchase. While there are legitimate companies in the timeshare business, there are also many less-reputable operators in this industry. • Beware of high-pressure sales tactics. Timeshare companies often lure people in with free or discounted vacation packages in exchange for sitting through their “seminars,” which can drag on for hours in the hopes of wearing you down to sign papers, without giving you a chance to study the contracts carefully. • Make sure you are provided a copy of all documents you are shown during the presentation. Thoroughly review anything you are asked to sign. • Understand your right to
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Museum Update BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this copy of the 1880 census. In that year, there were only twelve people in Stevens County. They were herders, cooks and cowhands from local ranches. This census can be viewed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 24, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LYNN RUSSELL, DECEASED Case No. 2019 PR 05 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on January 17, 2019, by Fae A. Odgers, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including
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mineral interests, owned by John Lynn Russell, within the State of Kansas at the time of his death on July 7, 2018. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 25th day of February, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Fae A. Odgers, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Stevens County established March 7, 1875, the legislature passed an act fixing the boundaries of Stevens, Seward and Kansas counties. Morton County was at that time called Kansas County. In 1880, the Beaty brothers brought in the first herd of cattle and established a ranch on the Cimarron River with a home headquarters at Point of Rocks in Kansas County, now known as Morton County and a line camp at the Sand Wells. The 1880 census shows there were twelve people in Stevens County at that time they were herders, cooks and cowhands. In 1881, H.B. Kelly and John Hughes of McPherson made an exploration into Stevens County and selected a town site near the center of the proposed county. In 1883, the three counties were incorporated into one to be known as Seward County. It was four years after the townsite had been selected that the first group from the town company returned to Stevens County. They built shanties on the townsite to be used for homesteading purposes. They started the first well, finding water at 80 feet. The governor issued a proclamation for the organization of Stevens County August 1, 1885, and ten days later the town of Hugo was platted. The first permanent building to be erected in the county was the post office, built by Frank Kroh. When the name of Hugo was submitted to the federal government at the time the post office was established, it was
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changed to Hugoton to avoid conflict with other post offices with the same name. New Year 1886, a ball was given at the Hugoton Hotel with 20 young ladies in attendance. So Stevens County began its second year with a ball, a gala affair in the new hotel and a roaring start for the coming year. In June of 1886, a mountain lion was seen two miles from town. A lion hunt was formed! Harry Bush startled our sporting men by bringing in word he had found the fresh footprints of a mountain lion about a mile from town. Hastily, arms of different kinds were collected and vol-
unteers were solicited to go out and take him in. The track of the monster was described by Mr. Bush as being as large as the footprints of an ox. After shaking hands with their friends, perhaps for the last time, the volunteers started, and the procession moved off in the following manner: Captain Bush, armed with a knife and yard gun; Lieutenant Collyer, armed with a needle gun with bayonet on the point and a large knife in his belt; Private Teames, with a thousand yard gun and huge knife; Private Feeser with thousand yard gun; Private Gowd, with a huge revolver and Sullivan’s bloodhound;
Private Bacon with a double barreled shotgun, and Citizen McCombs with a team and wagon to bring back the body of the lion. At one mile, the trail was struck, and here some of the company turned back, whether through fear or not, we are unable to say. The more persistent ones followed the tracks to a hay stack, found where the lion had laid down but the snow was melting so fast, they found it impossible to track him further. All hunters reached town safely. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.
History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, February 12, 2004 A Neighborhood Watch program was suggested of Hugoton by Donice Medina to the Hugoton City Council. Mrs. Medina is working with the Hugoton Police Department and the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department to develop the operation. Dr. Shahaz Hasan gave notice to the Stevens County Hospital Board at its last meeting that he was closing his practice here. He is moving to Hutchinson to practice his specialty of being a surgeon. Thursday, February 15, 1979 Mr. and Mrs. George Burrows were two of several area farmers recently returning from the huge American Agriculture Movement demonstration in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Jewell Burrows relates several stories of their adventures while there. The long tractorcade into Washington was the most memorable sight to Jewell. “There were thirty miles of just tractors and support vehicles, eleven miles with their lights on in the middle of the night.” The group managed to finally take up positions around the Capitol Mall the next afternoon for a 2:00 p.m. rally on the Capitol steps. At that time, the Washington D.C. police surrounded the mall and the farmers with city vehicles including 132 buses and garbage trucks, according to Mrs. Burrows. At first, this turn of events seemed to bring a feeling of panic to the farmers, but apparently a consensus of opinion now is the police did the farmers a big favor. “We are just where we want to be,” crowed Gary Skinner, who
also returned Monday from Washington. Jewell stressed the incident involving the tractor that hit two motorcycles and a car was not reported accurately by the media. She claims a policeman broke a hydraulic hose on the tractor, which caused a scraping blade to be dropped to the pavement. When the farmer in the tractor heard the blade drop, he turned back to see what was wrong and he hit the vehicles in front of him. Then the policeman drug the farmer from his cab and proceeded to beat him with his billy club. Mrs. Burrow and Skinner agree the police have generally overreacted to the situation there due to the many people and so many tractors on the location. On the other hand, the people of Washington D.C.
have been very supportive. Townspeople have taken as many as 1500 farmers and their family members into their homes for homecooked meals. Thursday, February 12, 1959 Gene Dill, plant foreman of the Hugoton Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company, accepted a plaque in recognition of the Million Mile Award. This award is given after the employees in a certain location have driven a million miles without accident. Twenty-four Hugoton employees helped earn this award. 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.
RECEIVES WINGS - Stephen Morris received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve in ceremonies at Kansas State University February 2. Pictured above is Morris receiving his wings from his wife Barbara. A January graduate at K- State, he is the son of Harry C. Morris of Hugoton. Taken from the February 13, 1969 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Local youth participate at State 4-H Horse Panorama Southwest Kansas was well represented at the State 4-H Horse Panorama January 26-27, 2019 at Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City. Eight Stevens County and two Haskell County 4-H Horse youth traveled to the Panorama to compete in the Open Horse Quiz Bowl and Open Hippology Contests. These contests test the youths’
knowledge of horses in various ways. In the Open Horse Quiz Bowl, youth were put on 22 different teams with youth from across the state. Those competing in the contest and their team placing were Lainey Cox (top four), Farrah Gaskill (top four), Grace Dillinger (top eight), Bentley Fitzgerald (top eight), Channing Dillinger (top 16), Grant Niehues (top 16), Morgan Niehues (top 16), Lindy McClure (top 16), Landry Fitzgerald and Olivia Salmans. All youth also competed in the Open Hippology contest. Olivia Salmans also competed in the Logo Contest, placing fourth. The youth are coached by Judy Parsons. Two parent sponsors are Greg Salmans and Lindsey Fitzgerald.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 31, 2019) 2t RESULTS OF THE MARKET STUDY ANALYSIS FOR STEVENS COUNTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2019 Pursuant to L. 1991, CH 279, SS2.
The 4- H Horse youth team stop at their annual sweet stop at Russell Stover Candies.
A study of the Residential real estate market indicated that there is an overall inflationary trend of 1.85% per year. A study of the Commercial and Vacant Lot real estate market indicated that the market is stable with no general upward or downward trend.
Olivia Salmans places fourth in the Logo contest.
Values on specific properties may not follow the general trend because of changes in the property, correction of descriptive information or adjustment of values based on sales of similar properties. In accordance with the provisions in KSA 79-1476, the Division of Property Valuation is required to annually furnish each county the results of its study relating to changes, if any, of the Use Value of agricultural land. Changes can and do occur as a result of several factors including cropping practices, commodity prices and production costs.
Learn tree care at workshop February 21 at fairgrounds
A tree care workshop will be offered at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21 at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Hugoton. Topics being discussed include young and old tree care, pruning basics and the top five tree problems seen in Stevens County in 2018. Presenters will be Kansas State Forester John Klempa and Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig. The program is sponsored by the Stevens County Extension office.
The 4- H Horse Team front row left to right are Olivia Salmans, Landry Fitzgerald, Morgan Niehues, Lindy McClure and Farrah Gaskill. In
back are Channing Dillinger, Grant Niehues, Bentley Fitzgerald, Grace Dillinger, Lainey Cox and Coach Judy Parsons.
KDWPT sponsors legislation proposing limits on fees The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has sponsored legislation proposing limits on select license and permit fees. Senate Bill 50, if
Hugoton FFA places second at Ag Sales Contest. Pictured left to right are Jadon Teeter, David Barker, Suheli Rosas, EJ Delay and Conner Wells. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Taylor Grubbs places fifth and Kynna Crawford places second in Southwest District FFA Speech contest. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
passed, would not raise any hunting or fishing license or permit fees and no fee increases are under consideration. Hunting and fishing license and permit fees are approved by the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission only after a public hearing process, but the fees cannot exceed the upper limits set by statute. However, some of the current fees are at or near the statutory fee caps, most of which were set in 2001. Adjusting fee caps now would give the Commission the authority and flexibility to incrementally increase some fees in the future if, and when needed, but not without first holding a public hearing. License and permit fee increases implemented in 2016 marked the first time resident deer and turkey permit fees had increased since 1986, and the first time hunting and fishing license fees had increased since 2002. Those fee increases were necessary due to inflation and the desire to maintain crucial wildlife and fisheries programs and services to hunters and anglers. The Kansas Department
of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) receives no State General Fund support. In addition to hunting, fishing and furharvesting license and permit revenue, KDWPT funding comes from federal dollars returned to Kansas from the federal excise taxes hunters and anglers pay on equipment purchases. KDWPT leverages license and permit revenues and federal dollars to benefit wildlife, fish, anglers and hunters. Popular programs such as Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA), Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitat (FISH), and the Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP) are notable examples. Other programs funded with a combination of federal funds and license revenues include state wildlife areas, state fishing lakes, education and aquatic nuisance species monitoring. SB50 was introduced into the Senate on January 28 and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. A hearing date has not been set.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 31, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Verna M. Cox, Deceased Case No. 2019-PR-006 (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Nicki R. Didlake, one of the heirs of Verna M. Cox, deceased, praying: Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas: An undivided one-half interest in and to: the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-three (33), Range Thirtyseven (37) West of the 6th P.M., 155
acres, more or less. and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of her death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in the Stevens County District Court, 200 E. 6th Street, 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/ Nicki R. Didlake – Petitioner James C. Dodge, S. Ct. #18730 SHARP McQUEEN, P.A. 419 N. Kansas – P.O. Box 2619 Liberal, Kansas 67905-2619 Telephone: 620-624-2548 Attorney for Petitioner
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zHungry diners dish up some of the delicious food from the buffet style Groundhog Supper at the Moscow United Methodist Church.
Delicious desserts are plentiful at the Moscow United Methodist Church Groundhog Supper Saturday evening says Earl Teeter.
Local students receive degrees from WSU More than 1,000 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2018. Among the students were Anna M Rome, B.S. in Health Science, majoring in Health Science from Hugoton and Kaitlyn D Dobie, BS in Nursing, majoring in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude from Moscow.
Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.
Curtis Crawford serves up some tea, lemonade and water at the Moscow United Methodist Church Groundhog Supper.
Barbara Maerz hosts Bridge Last Thursday Barbara Maerz hosted the Hugoton Bridge Club at the Senior Center. She provided a delicious Triple Decker Delight with all the trimmings! Betty Willis and Donita Graham tied for high, while hostess Barbara came in sec-
ond. Mike Hershey finished with third. Dorothy Hagman and Trish Kleffman tied for fourth place with their scores. If you’d like to play some cards with the Bridge Club Thursday afternoons, please contact Dorothy Hagman at 544-2945.
Iker has experienced 600 books and Luka has experienced 200 books in the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Great work Iker and Luka!
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2019 ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program continues until March 22. Readers are selected each week for prizes, so read a book, register, and you could win too! ART EXHIBIT 2019 The 2019 Art Exhibit is open! Check out all the local talent and vote for your favorite. The exhibit will be open throughout the month of February. NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH February is National Library Lovers month at the library! Stop by and fill out one of our paper hearts about what you love about our library so we can post it on our wall! LIBRARY STAFF APPOINTMENTS Do you need help setting up email, an Amazon account, or just want to try out the Amazon Fire? Call and
make an appointment with one of our staff. We would love to help you navigate new technology and make it easier for you. Contact 620544-2301. We can help you with any questions or concerns. MAGAZINE SALE - FINAL OPPORTUNITY We have some great magazines left, but when they're gone, they are gone!! Stop by and pick up some great reading material to take home at $1 a bag! EYEGLASS COLLECTION BOX The Hugoton Lions Club recently placed an eyeglasses collection box in the library. Feel free to drop off old prescription glasses and sunglasses. CIRCLE TIME Circle Time is Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. You may still register your little ones for the program.
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Eagles win over Scott City in road game Friday Friday, February 1, the Eagles traveled to Scott City to take on the Beavers. After an exciting four quarters and a thrilling two quarters of overtime play, the boys of HHS emerged victorious, 7978! The Eagles hit the ground running, scoring 21 points to Scott’s 15. Ramping up production during the second quarter meant Hugoton entered the locker room at half with a slim three point lead,
38-35. Scott maintained their frenetic pace through the third quarter and outscored the Eagles 21 to 19. By the time the third-quarter buzzer sounded, the teams were in a dead heat, exchanging the lead several times in eight minutes. After dismal scoring from both Hugoton and Scott City in the fourth, with eight and nine respectively, the teams finished out regulation with
65 points apiece. Both sides scored five in the first overtime, sending them into double overtime for a thrilling finish. The Eagles ended the contest ahead by one 79-78 after scoring nine in the final quarter. Half of Hugoton’s 79 points came from the paint, and the Eagles shot 60% from the free throw line. Hugoton shot 50% from the field, and they made only seven three - pointers!
Damian Lewis was the high scorer for the night, tallying 21 points throughout his 33 minutes of play. Michael Mirabal and Carlos Montiel each boasted 17 points Friday night. Montiel also had six steals and six rebounds for the night. The Eagles were busy this week, playing at Garden City Tuesday, at Colby Thursday and then at Goodland Friday.
Visiting Tigers unable to claw their way out of deficit Tuesday Hugoton hosted Ulysses last Tuesday, January 29 for an exciting evening of basketball. Despite some heroic efforts by the visiting Tigers, the Eagles outplayed them in nearly every aspect of the game. The first three quarters, Hugoton outscored Ulysses, by seven in the opening quarter, four in the second period and by five in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter both teams scored
19, and HHS was named the victor 73-57. The Eagles’ shots fell reliably into the net throughout the contest, and HHS recorded nearly 90% accuracy from the free throw line. Hugoton landed more than half of their threes, as well as 22 two-pointers from the field. Defense under the basket was effective Tuesday, as the Eagles tallied 27 rebounds from under the Tigers’ basket. Over 60% of
HHS’s points came from shots less than 20 feet away from the goal. High scorer for the night was senior Michael Mirabal with 16, followed closely by fellow senior Damian Lewis with 14. Senior Jagger Hertel recorded 12, while sophomore Sawyer Harper and senior Carlos Montiel with ten each. Harper had seven rebounds for the night, and Montiel boasted six. Ivan Valles and Mirabal each had
three steals Tuesday evening. The Eagles will have a full schedule next week starting with a game in Colby Thursday, February 7. This game is rescheduled from a January 11 contest after it was postponed due to inclement weather. The boys’ varsity team will take the court at 7:00 p.m. Then Friday, February 8, the Hugoton teams will travel to Goodland. Boys’ varsity will play at 8:00 p.m.
Sawyer Harper and Jayce Korf start to run the offense against Ulysses last week. Harper scored ten points for the Eagles Tuesday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Scott City achieves vengeance after near-decade The Lady Eagles only had the lead one time which was 2-0 early in the game but were never able to reclaim it as Scott City led 13-6 after the first quarter, 34-21 at half and 48-34 at the end of third quarter. Hugoton scored the first five points in the fourth quarter to cut the Scott City lead down to 9 at 48-39 with 6:38 seconds left in the game but then it all went sour for the Lady Eagles as Scott City went on a 22-1 run to end the game and make the final score 70-40. This makes the first time since 2010-2011 season that Scott City has won two games over Hugoton. The win was also the first at home for Scott City over Hugoton since March 1, 1998 (a 49-45 win in the first round of substate) and it was the most points scored vs Hugoton since the 1992-93 season when Scott City lost to Hugoton 74-72. Overall record vs Scott City since 1989 is now 21-10 in favor of
Hugoton. Sophomores Jordyn Beard and McKenna Hamlin led the Lady Eagles in scoring with each having 13. Beard also grabbed eight rebounds and blocked four shots with Hamlin contributing three assists. Senior Rebecca Johnson contributed nine points, four rebounds and four assists. Scott City girls were in attack mode on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court as they out shot the Lady Eagles in two point FG attempts 49-26 and made 18 free throws to Hugoton’s eight. They outrebounded Hugoton 33-20 and scored 28 points off turnovers with having 29 Hugoton turnovers (23 of these were unforced) compared to Scott City’s 16. “You will not win a ball game when you are out shot, out rebounded and commit more turnovers than your opponent. The Lady Eagles just didn’t step up and
Lady Eagles swarm a Ulysses player January 29 during the girls’ game. Hugoton and Ulysses scored evenly in the first, third and fourth quarters, but were undone by Ulysses’ 12 point lead, gained in the second. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
respond to the challenges thrown at them by Scott City and certainly did not match the energy level/pace of play that the Lady Beavers played with. If the Lady Eagles want to have any chance of a successful late season run then the team must rebound better, stop committing so many turnovers, shoot at least 60% from the FT line and can not ever be out energized by the opponent. The things that must be done in order to be successful are all about choices and attitudes… you either make the choice to get the job done or you don’t… it’s not about height, size, athletic
ability but it is about heart and mental toughness… The rest of this season and whether or not it will be successful solely depends on choices, heart and mental toughness.” said Coach Jeff Ramsey. The Lady Eagles will look to improve on their 4-9 record as they travel to Garden City Tuesday, February 5 and then will go to Colby Thursday, February 7 for a varsity only makeup game and then will travel to Goodland the next day for a full slate of varsity/JV/C team games.
Michael Mirabal looks around for open teammates as Ivan Valles makes his way down court during action against Ulysses last week at home. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Good Luck on your Winter Sports! Thursday, February 7 HHS Wrestling at Home vs. Ulysses, 6:00 p.m. HMS Boys’ Basketball at Holcomb, 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 8 HHS Basketball (C, JV, V) at Goodland, 4:45 p.m. Saturday, February 9 HMS Boys’ Basketball at Goodland Tri Tourney with Colby & Goodland, 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 11 HMS Boys’ Basketball at Home vs Garden City - Kenneth Henderson, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 HHS Basketball (C, JV, V) at Holcomb, 4:45 p.m. Friday, February 15 HHS Basketball (C, JV, V) at Home vs Colby, 4:45 p.m.
February 15-16 HHS Wrestling Regionals, TBA Monday, February 18 HMS Boys’ Basketball at Scott City, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 HHS Basketball (C, JV, V) at Ulysses, 4:45 p.m. Thursday, February 21 HMS Boys’ Basketball at Ulysses, 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 HHS Basketball (C, JV, V) at Ulysses, 4:45 p.m. February 22-23 HHS Wrestling State at Hays, TBA February 25-March 2 HHS Basketball (V) Sub-State, TBA March 6-9 HHS Basketball (V) State at Hutchinson, TBA
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Federation wrestlers compete at Leoti and Mulvane The Hugoton Wrestling Federation split between two tournaments Febuary 2. Some of the club went to Leoti and some others went to Battle of the Belts in Mulvane . The Federation had 16 placers in Leoti. Placers were Titus Hill 6U 43 fourth, Kai Roybal 6U 43 second, Beau McMahon 6U 46 fifth, Kaden Lewis 6U 46 fourth, Ian Nevius 6U 58 fifth, Jose Coreno 8U Hwt third, Payson Nix 8U 55 fourth, Bently Esarey 8U 61 third, Gavin Roybal 8U 61
Caiden Perez places fourth at Battle of Belts. Photo courtesy of Chantel McClure.
second, Damian Rojas 8U 67 second, Bronson Kolb 8U 70 fifth, Alexis Chavez 10U 64 fourth,Cooper Nix 10U 70 second, Uvaldo Martinez 10U 120 first, Von Grubbs 10U 120 second, and Corbin Nix 12U 110 fourth. It was a great day for wrestling and getting experience for the boys. For the Battle of the Belts the group had seven wrestlers go and only two place. This is a great accomplishment considering there were nine different states at
Fynn Reinero places first at Battle of Belts. Photo courtesy of Chantel McClure.
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the tournament. The wrestlers that went and placed were Fynn Reinerio 6U 64, Caiden Perez 6U Hwt, Gamaliel Tinoco 8U 76, Tommy McClure 14U 115, and Brek Colantonio 8U 55 . Fynn wrestled hard and got the coveted belt at first place and Caiden fought hard and accomplished fourth place. Coach Hill said "All of the wrestlers fought hard this week and are improving with every tournament."
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Uvaldo Martinez places first at Leoti. Photo courtesy of Chantel McClure.
so mental breakdowns/lack of attention to the details cost the Lady Eagles the chance for the win. “If the team wants to make a successful late season run and be playing at a high level for substate then these mental mistakes that are causing turnovers and defensive breakdowns must stop,” said Coach Jeff Ramsey.
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Molly McClure carries the ball down court during Friday’s game at Scott City. Photo courtesy of Nancy Johnson.
Seventh graders are 9-0 The seventh grade boys’ A team has played nine games so far. They have not yet been defeated this 20182019 season! Hugoton Middle School boys’ basketball season hit the ground running as soon as team members returned from Christmas break with a game against Liberal Eisenhower Monday, January 7. Throughout the season the Eagles of HMS have continually proved their mental toughness, battling schools with impressive programs. In their initial outing January 7, the boys were victorious against Liberal Eisenhower 37-18. High scorers were Isaac Martin with 12 and Izaiyah Harris with eight points. Then HMS hosted Holcomb the next day, January 8, and bested the visiting Longhorns 42-23. Emmett Gaskill scored 14, Griffin Heger recorded eight in that contest. A week later, January 15, the Eagles played host to Liberal’s Seymour Rogers. Hugoton again emerged the victor, scoring nearly triple the points of their opponent, 47-18. Isaac Martin had an incredible night scoring 16 points for HMS, while Dasean Lewis also stepped up and scored 11. January 21, HMS again hosted the game, this time against Scott City. The Eagles nearly doubled the visiting Beavers’ score, claiming the win 58-30. Thanks to some amazing shooting accuracy, Emmett Gaskill earned the high score with 17, and Dasean Lewis was close behind with 12 points. The Ulysses Tigers came to town January 24. This game was slightly closer, with Ulysses’ defense only allowing Hugoton to score 36. However, HMS’ defense
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Ladies unable to overcome Ulysses The Lady Eagles hosted Ulysses in a rematch of the 2018 Blue/Red tournament finals (Ulysses 62- Hugoton 35) with this game finding the two teams being tied in scoring in first, third and fourth quarters but the Lady Tigers outscored Hugoton 21-9 in the pivotal second quarter and ended up winning by this 12 point margin… 52-40. Sophomore Molly McClure led the Lady Eagles with 13 points-eight rebounds with senior Etni Guzman scoring nine and sophomore Jordyn Beard scoring five and grabbing nine rebounds and four steals. The two factors that cost the Lady Eagles in this game were three point scoring with Ulysses making 10 for 27 while Hugoton was only three for 15 and turnovers with Hugoton having 23 vs Ulysses only having 12. The defensive game plan was to not ever leave #23 for Ulysses alone and there were at least three times that the Hugoton players forgot where she was and allowed her uncontested threes (she was five for ten in the game)
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also had an excellent game, keeping the Tigers’ score at 24. High scorers were Isaac Martin with 15 and Emmett Gaskill with ten. Saturday, January 26, the boys of Hugoton Middle School traveled to Ulysses for a triangular to face off against Colby, Goodland and host Ulysses. In their first game, Hugoton dominated Colby 41-19. Isaac Martin scored the most with 12 points, while Griffin Heger was also up there with eight for the Eagles. Then Hugoton took on the Goodland team, where again they were victorious 49-33. High scorers for that game were both in the double digits: Emmett Gaskill boasted 17, and Isaac Martin had 14. For the last game of January, HMS traveled to Garden City to confront Horace Good Middle School. The Eagles defeated the Garden City team 48-30. Two high scorers were again in the double digits: Isaac Martin with 19 and Dasean Lewis with 14. Hugoton then went on to defeat Dodge City Middle by more than 20 points this past Monday, February 4, winning 48-26. Emmett Gaskill and Griffin Heger combined to earn 30 of the team’s 48 points, as Gaskill shot for 20 and Heger made ten. The Eagles have a busy week ahead with four games to play. Opponents include Comanche at Dodge City, Holcomb Thursday at home, then a tournament Saturday with Goodland and Colby in Goodland. Game times are featured in the sports ad on page 1B of this week’s Hermes. Coach Scott Schechter commented, “Good start, if they keep playing hard, they might go undefeated!”
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From the family of Terry Campbell We want to thank all of our neighbors and friends for the prayers and words of sympathy and those who brought food, sent flowers and cards. And thank you to our Lone Star Friends Church family for the meal and hugs. Thank you to Gary Damron and Heath Kelley for the service honoring our loved one. Thanks to Robson Funeral Home for the special care they gave to us. Special thanks to his lunch buddy for making sure he got to his appointments on time and thanks to the friends who shared stories in love and laughter. He will be missed. Cheryl, Bailey & Brady Gentry & Stacy Donita Graham & Family Ron Sutton & Family Barbara Walters & Family Janet Sutton & Family
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLA B. ALLMAN, DECEASED Case No. 2018 PR 23 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 Dale O. Allman, executor of the will and estate of Willa B. Allman, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of his acts and proceedings as executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and ex-
Property also includes a wood burning fireplace, utility room and 3 car garage with pit & living quarters.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 25th day of February, 2019, 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.
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| The Hugoton Hermes
By Phoebe Brummett
NEWS
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Rolla - Richfield - Dermot
Personal Finance class plays Stock Market Game
Rolla’s preschool and Kindergarten class made “Stone Soup” during the week. Sherry Pinkley and Dana Kallenbach have their hands full with this lively group. Stone Soup was a big hit! Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook Page.
What’s for LUNCH? USD #217 Menu
Thursday, February 7 B. Breakfast Pizza, Peach Slices, Juice L. Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Fresh Strawberries Monday, February 11 B. Pancake on a stick, Fruit Cocktail, Juice L. Chicken Tetrazzini, Garlic Bread, Salad, Peas, Cucumbers, Baby Carrots, Pineapples Tuesday, February 12 B. Biscuit and Gravy,
Banana, Juice L. Hamburger on a Bun, Dark Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato Slice, Oven Fries, Red Bell Pepper Strips, Clementine, Baked Beans Wednesday, February 13 B. Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, Pineapple Chunks, Juice L. Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Grapes, Cherry Tomatoes, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
By Traci Taylor, Rolla FACS teacher The Rolla Personal Finance class plays the Stock Market Game each semester and competes with schools all over the state of Kansas. Garrette Hinds and Natalie Henriksen placed second in the state for the trading period of October 9, 2018 to December 14, 2018 making a profit of 17.0187% ($7,156.12) and Mikato Shiga and Jourdan Riley placed fourth in the state during the same trading period making a profit of 15.6391% ($5,776.55). Students won prizes for their effort but wished they'd had the real
money! The Kansas Council for Economic Education (KCEE) just celebrated 40 years of hosting the Stock Market Game (SMG) in Kansas. The SMG is a nationwide program owned by the SIFMA Foundation and offered in Kansas through the Kansas Council for Economic Education. There are no costs for Kansas schools to use the SMG and the classroom resources again this year thanks to donors to the Kansas Council for Economic Education and the Kansas Securities Commissioner’s Office.
RJH scholars bowl teams do well at Deerfield meet The Rolla junior high scholars bowl teams traveled to Deerfield Monday, January 28 for their first meet of the season. Two teams from Rolla participated. Rolla Green finished the meet with
a 6-1 record, earning them first place. Rolla Gold team finished the meet with a 3-4 record. Coach Kris Hall is quite proud of her teams and looks forward to more meets as spring unfolds.
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Mikato Shiga and Jourdan Riley place fourth in the state of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
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The Rolla Booster Club would like to express our sincere appreciation to the individuals and businesses below for your support of our students, school, and community. Your donation to our homecoming silent auction enabled us to raise more than $2,000 for scholarships we will award to graduating seniors this year. Many thanks for your partnership with us!
Janice Hollis Cassie Thrall Corner Stop Retta Eiland Anne Schnable Yardmaster Betty Bushey Melody Ellis Cheyrl Archuleta Brian Peitz Roni Krey/Rolla Pep Club Beverly Light Stacy Ratzliff Jordan Air Equity Bank Jeremy & Adria Kaiser Mane Hair Company Acosta’s Lois Dunn Rolla Recreation Commission Kerry Hittle Andrea Nix Kimberly Hull Pioneer Communications Pioneer Electric
American Implement (Hugoton/Elkhart) Hunny Beez Jaxon Schwindt Shawn Schwindt Hannah Dunn Epic Touch Elkhart Lumber Mitchell Theatres Hester Millemon Phoebe Brummett Rachel Dunn Lois Dunn Kris Hall Traci Taylor Leland Lehnert Jessie Slaughter Kelly Schnable Melba George Duane Greene Flatlanders Rebellious Boutique/Kendra Lewis Morton County Chamber of Commerce Grassland Heritage Festival
Natalie Henriksen and Garrette Hinds place second in the state of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.
Rolla Green team pictured back left to right are Jaxen Mauk, Matthew Garcia, Thomas Brown and Coach Kris Hall. In front are Tina Martens, Carissa Sohm and Shea Robertson. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Rolla Gold Team pictured left to right are Andrea Reza, Abby Garcia, Samantha Martinez, Elena Reza, Jose Alvarado, Rylan Williams (back), and Kenneth Fosdick. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Thursday, February 7 High School JV Basketball vs Moscow at 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT** at 6:15 p.m. High School Girls’ Basketball vs. Moscow at 6:30 p.m. with boys to follow Friday, February 8 JH Stuco Skate Party at 7:00-10:00 p.m. No School Teacher Inservice 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 High School Scholars Bowl State at Mound Ridge at 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 11 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 High School Basketball at Ashland 1/2 JV Girls at 5:00 p.m. followed by 1/2 JV Boys Varsity Girls at 6:30 p.m. followed by Varsity Boys Love & Lodgic Parenting
Class (District Office) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14 Valentine's Day Elementary Valentine Parties at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 15 JV Boys at 5:00 p.m. 1/2 game High School Basketball at Walsh 6:30 p.m. (All times are Central Time) No School Monday, February 18 President's Day Rolla City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. High School Girls Basketball Regionals at South Gray TBA No School
Standing left to right are Raegan Johnson- Hinds, Alex Hernandez, Owen Shores and coach Becky Sohm. Seated are Ethan Hernandez, Aspen Sohm and Lena Martens. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Scholars Bowl qualifies for State The Rolla Scholars Bowl team traveled to Satanta Thursday, January 31 to participate in the Regional Scholars Bowl meet. The mighty Pirates will once again be headed for the State meet at Moundridge after their second place finish. Satanta, with their Rolla alumni coach, Ryan Burrows, took the first place
position. Ryan and Rolla coach Becky Sohm were on the very first Rolla Scholars Bowl championship team, under the tutelage of Randy Bane. Coach Sohm is very proud of her team and is looking forward to competing in the State meet February 9. Good luck, Pirates! Rolla is proud of you!
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Stevens County Conservation announces Windbreak Award goes to Doug and Rita Mills Doug and Rita Mills have been selected to receive the 2018 Stevens County Windbreak Award.
Doug and Rita’s house is setting where the original house of Doug’s parents, Babe and Daisy Mills,
This year the Stevens County Conservation Windbreak award is deservedly given to Rita and Doug Mills.
stood. The original Mills family moved to Hugoton in 1944, leaving the farm house standing. Some of the family would stay in the farm house during the summer while they were working the fields. Daisy would bring out lunch from town and they would eat in the farm house. In 1965, Doug and Rita moved to the farm, living in a trailer house for a couple of years. They then put in a readi-built house and kept adding to it over the years. Doug and Rita planted the windbreak in 1972. They had the kids with their toy shovels and buckets helping with the planting. They planted cedar seedlings in two rows and added a row of redbud trees. Doug commented in
the spring it is really pretty. Later they planted a row of arborvitaes to complete the windbreak. There was no drip system at that time; they had to get out the water hoses. They sometimes cut a small ditch between the rows to run irrigation water. The weeds were controlled by using hoes by hand. This was before the NRCS programs for helping with the windbreaks was available. So the Mills had to purchase them on their own. The Mills’ windbreak is 46 years old, making it one of the oldest windbreaks in Stevens County. Doug and Rita agreed they love their windbreak. Here in Kansas there is a lot of wind but the trees keep
Conservation Award. Mike and Warren keep good winter crop on the soil to collect rain and snow for use by the following crop. They keep it weed-free so all the winter moisture remains available. On his fallow ground, Warren remarked he usually uses minimum till in order to conserve moisture. Almost all his dryland is crop rotated. Since there has been so much moisture this winter, he plans to plant a lot of dryland corn next summer. A combination of all of these practices earned them the Stevens County Conservation District’s Water Conservation Award. The Mike Willis family has been recognized in the Stevens County Conservation District throughout
many years. In 1988 Mike and his wife Kathy were selected to receive the Bankers Conservation Award. Mike was selected to receive the Bankers Windbreak Award in 1993. Mike served on the Stevens County Conservation District Board from 1996 until 1999. Warren and Amanda have three children, Zachary, Thomas and Katelyn. The kids help with the farming. The boys sometimes drive a tractor. Katelyn, age nine, informed her parents she is old enough to drive a tractor also. Mike started helping his dad with the farming when he was young. He rented his first quarter of ground when he was 14 years old. He started farming fulltime when he got
the wind out of their backyard. The Mills usually treat their windbreak with insecticides. They trim the lower branches to make it easier to mow. Their children and grandchildren would make
a hideout for play in the middle of the cedars when they were younger. Doug and Rita have four grown children. They are Matt, Stephanie, Annette and Renee.
Rita and Doug Mills stand proudly near their 46 year old, beautifully established, award-winning windbreak.
Willis family claims 2018 Water Conservation Award
Mike Willis and Warren and Amanda Willis have been selected to receive the 2018 Stevens County Water Conservation Award. Warren grows corn, soybeans and sorghum. He schedules crop rotations on some of his fields. They participate in the EQIP program through NRCS. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) assists farm and ranch production and improves and protects environmental quality. This Farm Bill program offers financial and technical assistance to help agricultural producers voluntarily implement conservation practices to keep lands healthy and
productive. They use the dryland conversion plan - basically not using irrigation on some fields for four years. Mike and Warren stated they utilize soil moisture probes. They also use telemetry on the sprinklers - meaning they manage the irrigation pivot remotely through a phone or other device. The pivot can be programmed to speed up to provide less water or to slow down to provide more water as the crop needs at that time. Mike Willis and his son Warren do basically the same water conservation practices on each of their farms, hence they were both selected as recipients of the Water
out of school in 1968. His dad retired in 1983, so Mike took over the family farm. Mike and Kathy were married in 1973, and he began his seed business in
1976. Mike is not doing the seed business any more, just the farming as he is trying to slow down. He commented he wants time to enjoy his grandchildren.
69th Annual Stevens County Conservation District AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall Citizens State Bank Congratulates Stevens County Farmers & Ranchers for Your Continued Good Stewardship of Our Natural Resources. The Willis family, Amanda, Warren and Mike, are the 2018 Water Conservation Award winners.
Mike and Warren keep a good winter cover crop on the soil to collect rain and snow for use by the following crop. They keep it weed free so all the winter moisture remains available.
Greg and Toni Grewell are the 2018 Soil Conservation winners Greg and Toni Grewell have been selected to receive the 2018 Stevens County Soil Conservation Award. Greg has lived in rural Hugoton all his life. Toni originally came from
Tribune. Greg and Toni have two children, Jacquelynn and Ross, who are both attending Hugoton High School. The Grewells are receiving the Soil Conservation Award because of many
The Grewell family, including daughter Jacquelynn, Greg, wife Toni and son Ross, are the Soil Conservation Award winners.
The Grewell family applies more fertilizer in sandy areas to help insure there will be stable cover to prevent erosion. This is just one of the
practices they use on their farm. They began experimenting with strip till 15 years ago, and they continue to use this practice on all their acres. Strip till is the best method of preventing wind erosion, due to the residue coverage. They treat weeds early in the year, which saves soil moisture and allows better crop growth even on the poorest soil areas. They have been getting better corn yields ever since. Rotating crops of corn and wheat has a lot of advantages, both in fertility and in rebuilding soils. They use variable rate seeding, applying more seed in productive areas and less in the poorer production areas. This helps
many practices they use to insure good soil conservation, helping them earn the 2018 Soil Conservation Award.
the overall average yield of the fields and allows good growth and more stable residue to cover the poorer sites. They also put more fertilizer on the sandy areas. This insures that after harvest, there is still stable cover on those areas, preventing erosion. In years past, crops would die out on poor land, leaving no cover. Toni is very involved in the accounting of the farm and the G+ Ag Business office.
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Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas CONSERVATION Stevens County Conservation District’s Cost-Share Assistance Programs
Congratulations to
All Conservation and Windbreak Award Winners Conservation Awards 1951-Art Lahey 1952-Ben Davis & Gillespie Brothers 1953-Dale Trahern, Marion & Warren Spikes 1954-Sam Bozone 1955-B.W. Brubaker 1956-R. W. Packer 1957-Letter of Appreciation to J. Saunders...and E. Reardon 1958-Carl White & Sons 1959-Darrell Skinner 1960-Lyle Powers 1961-Val Barnes & Frank Thomas 1962-George Cavner Family 1963-Sid Thomas...Harry Morris 1964-Clarence & Lewis Wheeler...Garlend & Ralph Persinger 1965-Murel Curtis...Everett Wilson 1966-Wilbur DeCamp....Larry Randle 1967-Fred & Roy Walkemeyer 1968-A.E. Kramer & Harry Leonard 1969-Gerald Schmidt & Jim Chandley 1970-Ted Gooch & Sons, Richard Claggett & Gen Bunger Hodges 1971-Warren Moon, Paul & R.C.Nix 1972-Robert Walker & Dean Roehr 1973-Laurence Brower & Thomas F. Harper 1974-Eldon Dale 1975-Morton, Clovis & Ronald Brewer 1976-Gary & Marlin Heger 1977-Roy & Ray Miller...Bertha Ward Estate 1978-Ralph, Richard & Norman Grubbs 1979-John Ertz 1980-Walter McClure & Douglas Mills 1981-Clayton Gerrond, Robert Fox and Elmer Lowen 1982-Rod and Greg Gaskill...Earl Peachey 1983-Vance, David & Tom Lahey, Howard & Bryne Sullins 1984-H.A. Lewis, Larry & John R. Slemp 1985-Paul Grewell, Roger & Glen Gillespie 1986-(Richard) Harlow Farms, (Tony) Stegman Farms 1987-Kenneth Lester, Bill Dale 1988-Mike & Kathy Willis, Floyd & Milton Gillespie 1989-Mark & Sherry Randle, Metcalf Brothers (Jerry & Ramona, Ted & Florence) 1990-Carl & Nancy Cox and Roy & Gloria Cox Frank & LaVern Thomas and Robert & Marigail Thomas 1991-Jim & Dale Cullison, Murray Farms 1992-No Conservation Award 1993-Jim Kuharic 1994-Cox Farms-Jim, Jerry & Jeff Cox Bros. 1995-Jerry Stuckey 1996-Richard James & mother Josphine James
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1997-Richard Farrar & mother Helen Farrar 1998-Rick & Chad (son) Hamlin 1999-Steve & Brenda Kinser 2000-Edward White 2001-Joel McClure 2002-David & Shirley Bozone 2003-Jeff Newlon 2004-Shannon & Diane Crawford 2005-Rome Farms (Steve, Keith, David) 2006-John and Donna Brower 2007-Donnie Knier Sr. & Donnie Knier Jr. 2008-Roger & Gail Gillespie & Seth Gillespie 2009-Tom & Patty Lahey 2010-Robert & Paula Fox 2012-Wheeler Farm Inc (Lewis & Lee) 2013-No award given due to drought conditions 2014-Lance & (son) Nathan Snyder 2015-CM Skinner Farms (CJ & Marcala) 2016-Nick & Johanna Vos 2016-Shannon & Diana Crawford 2017-Tom & Patty Lahey 2018-Mike, Amanda & Warren Willis 2018-Greg & Toni Grewell Windbreak Awards 1985-Dewayne Hull 1986-Steve Harper 1987-Marvin Shelite 1988-Roy Walkemeyer 1989-Lee Wheeler 1990-Donald Kinser 1991-Jerry Stuckey 1992-Rome Farms (Steve, Keith & David) 1993-Mike Willis 1994-Frank Thomas 1995-Carl and Shirley Brollier 1996-Jeff and Brenda Mills 1997-Jeff and Vickie Newlon 1998-Jamie Mills 1999-Larry and Connie Slemp 2000-Wayne Johnson 2001-Robert (Red) L. Davis 2002-Lance Snyder 2003-Davis May 2004-Steve and Glenda Davis 2005-Dean Roehr 2006-Gary Porter 2007-Paul Grewell 2008-David and Nola Walker 2009-Richard & Peggy Hoskinson 2010-Glen & Vicki Gaskill 2011-No award given due to drought conditions 2012-No award given due to drought conditions 2013-Lewis & Grace Wheeler 2014-Craig White 2015-Steve & Donna Harper 2016-Ken & Rita Friesen 2017-Walter & Dorothy McClure 2018-Doug & Rita Mills
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Funding provided by the State Conservation Commission through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Fund is allocated to local Conservation Districts each year in July. The Stevens County Conservation District uses these Water Resources Conservation Funds to address the following practices in Stevens County. • Field, Farm and/or Livestock Windbreaks Includes Drip Irrigation and Fabric Weed Barrier. • Irrigation pipelines when converting flood to center pivot sprinkler • Livestock Practices includes: Water Wells Pumping Source Pipelines Stock Tanks/ Waterers Cross-Fencing • Seeding included for: Pasture / Hayland Range Seeding Critical Area Planting The cost-share assistance program pays 70% of the County-Average-Cost (CAC). The CAC is used as a basis for determining the amount of cost-share assistance earned, not to exceed $5,000. Non-Point Source funds assist water quality funds will be used to plug abandoned water wells and upgrading failing septic systems and/or closing out abandoned septic systems. Funding for plugging water wells will be 70% of the
county average cost up to $1,000 while the septic systems will be limited to $4,000. To ensure structures are built to the program guidelines, technical assistance will be provided. No practice can be started until the application and design has been approved. How do you qualify? If you are a Stevens County landowner you can apply for cost-share funds. How do you apply? Check with our office for cost- share assistance in conservation protection and the eligible practices to improve your operation. Technical assistance will be provided to help complete the application forms and to answer any questions regarding the programs.
NRCS employees thoughout Kansas have carried out several strategies to enhance the soil health message. One of these strategies is looking at soil health indicators in soil tests. Contact: Stevens County Conservation District Office, 607 East Eleventh, Hugoton, Kansas 67951, Phone: 620544-2261 Ext. 314, E-mail: stevenscounty cd@gmail.com.
Windbreaks along with drip irrigation and fabric weed barrier can be funded by cost-share assistance programs if you are a Stevens County landowner.
Kansas Envirothon What is Envirothon? Envirothon is a competitive environmental learning opportunity for high school students. Testing is done in five areas: Aquatics and Ecology, Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Wildlife and a Current Issue that changes eyarly. rangeland is a subject area tested at Regional compeitions. An Oral Presentation over the Current Issue is done only t the State Competiton.
Who Can Participate? Teams are made up of 5 high school students. Typically the students are from the same high school, but teams from 4-H groups, Scout troops, FFA teams and other organizations are allowed with prior approval from the Kansas Environthon committee.
When and Where is Envirothon? In Kansas, the Regional and State competitions are held in April. The location of the State Competition varies from year to year so students and advisors can experience all areas of the State. The North American Competition is held in late July of each year and its location moves from State to State and into the Candian Provinces.
How can I become involved? To start a team find a group of students and/or Advisors who are interested and enthused about natural resources. Contact your local county Conservation District and ask for their help in finding resource material, organziing some field days and for their financial support.
Where can I find more information? Check out the Kansas Envirothon Facebook page, and check out our pages on the KACD website. Another good place to look in on the NCF Envirothon Facebook page and website. These sources have information about current competitions and study resources.
Who is Kansas Envirothon? The Kansas program is run by a committee of Conservation District Employees. Natural Resource Conservation Service, The Kansas Forsest Service, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and other agencies provide support to the Kansas Envirothon committee. Teams are typically sponsored by their local Constervation District.
Kansas Envirothon For more information contact: Rachel Crane Stevens County Conservaton District 607 E. 11th Hugoton, KS 67951 stevenscountycd@gmail.com
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Stevens County Conservation District plans to award scholarships to deserving local seniors The Stevens County Conservation District has more than 60 years in Stevens County and to demonstrate its commitment to the community the Stevens County Conservation District will award a scholarship(s) to a deserving high school senior(s). The scholarship is granted to enable incoming college freshmen to pursue a
degree of their choice at a two year or four year college or university. The scholarship is a payment of $300 each semester and is renewable up to four years totaling $2,400. It is intended that the scholarship grant be used by the grantee as financial aid for tuition, books and classroom materials at an accredited two or
four year college. To be considered for a Stevens County Conservation District Scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Applicants must be a graduating high school student of Stevens County, Kansas. 2. Provide a official high school transcript and if any
college hours, college transcript. 3. Provide a summary of personal information by contacting the Stevens County Conservation District. Selection will be made by a scholarship committee and will be based on the content of the application form, the personal essay,
Conservation efforts through the years
During the 1930's, the Dust Bowl made the need to conserve natural resources, particularly soil, very clear. Agencies ranging from Land Grant Universities to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration researched and implemented conservation practices throughout the nation. Eventually the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was created under the Soil Conservation Act of 1935, to develop and implement soil erosion control programs. It was soon evident that local leadership was needed to encourage local participation and coordinate efforts of conservation agencies. As a consequence, the U.S. Congress developed a model Conservation District Law, for consideration by state governments. In 1937, the State Conservation Committee was established by the Kansas legislature with the enactment of the Kansas Conservation District Law. In 1972, the State Soil Conservation Committee's name was changed to the State Conservation Commission (SCC). The desire of Conservation District supervisors to share their experiences with other districts and promote conservation statewide led to the organization of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts in 1944. In 2011, Governor Brownback combined the SCC into the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The change left the Commission as a policy making board and incorporated the SCC into the new Division of Conservation within the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Chronological Timeline of Conservation The following is history of the SCC from 1937 to 2011. In 2011, the SCC staff was consolidated into the newly formed Division of Conservation, Kansas Department of Agriculture. •Timeline • 1937 - President urged all states to pass legislation authorizing a soil conservation program. • 1937 - Kansas legislature
passed the Kansas Conservation Districts Law. • 1937 - The State Soil Conservation Committee was established by the Kansas Legislature to promote soil and water conservation. • 1938 - The first Kansas conservation district was formed in Labette County. • 1943 - An employee of the State Extension Service, Mr. Reuben Lind, was instrumental in organizing and developing conservation districts serving as Committee Secretary. • 1944 - Kansas Association of Conservation Districts organized. • 1946 - National Association of Conservation Districts formed. • 1950 - The State Soil Conservation Committees first full time employee was hired. • 1951 - The Kansas legislature expanded the State Soil Conservation Committee membership from two to five farmer members. • 1951 - The state was divided into five areas for committee elections. • 1951 - The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 566 (PL566) providing watershed and flood protection. • 1953 - County Commissioners were authorized to furnish districts clerical services or monies for that purpose. • 1954 - The last of the 105 Kansas Soil Conservation Districts formed. • 1958 - Watershed Planning Assistance Program authorized. • 1958 - The State Soil Conservation Committee hires their first fieldman. • 1963 - The State Soil Conser-
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and Wildlife Habitat Award Winners 1989 Rome Farms (Steven, Keith & David) 2010 Jerry & Laura Hull • 2015 Bryne & Tina Sullins
vation Committee headquarters office was established in Topeka when the Manhattan and Topeka offices were combined. • 1963 - Legislature authorized state funds to match up to $3,000 county funds for conservation district operations. • 1963 - Benefit Area Program authorized - Transferred from Kansas Water Office to the SCC in 1986. • 1972 - The State Soil Conservation Committee s name was changed to State Conservation Commission. • 1972 - Soil conservation districts became conservation districts. • 1977 - Watershed Dam Construction Program authorized. • 1979 - Legislature authorized county commissioners to provide assistance up to $7,500 and the state was authorized to match up to $7,500. • 1979 - Legislature authorized the Water Resources CostShare Program. • 1981 - Legislature authorized county commissioners to levy .5 mill (not to exceed $15,000) in addition to $7,500 from the county general fund. • 1984 - Kansas Water Plan developed. • 1985 - Multi Purpose Small Lakes Program authorized in 1985. • 1986 - Legislature authorized county commissions to levy 2 mills or $55,000, whichever is less. • 1987 - Legislation was passed requiring water development projects subject to review by environmental agencies prior to approval of a permit to construct.
• 1988 - Water Rights Purchase Program authorized. • 1989 - The State Water Plan Special Revenue Fund was established providing funds to allow Kansas to address natural resource needs in a timely and effective manner. • 1989 - Legislature authorized Non-Point Source Pollution Control Fund. • 1989 - Legislature authorized Riparian and Wetland Protection Program. • 1994 - The Kansas Legislature enacted the Surface Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Program to be administered by the State Conservation Commission. • 1994 - The legislature amended laws to provide for the election process to include all qualified electors residing within the conservation district. • 1994 - State aid to conservation districts limit raised to match county funds up to $10,000 annually and the limit on county general funds removed. • 1995 - The USDA, Soil Conservation Service (SCS), name changes to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). • 1998 - The legislature creates the Kansas Water Quality Buffer Initiative Program. • 2006 - The legislature authorized the Water Right Transition Pilot Project Program. • 2007 - Conservation Districts receive eligibility up to $25,000 state match in District Aid. The legislature authorized the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to permanently retire water rights. • 2007 - The Water Supply Restoration Program was enacted. • 2010 – The SCC cost-shared on the newly authorized Water Supply Restoration Programs pilot project. Mission Lake was dredged in Northeast Kansas. • 2011 – The SCC staff was consolidated into the newly formed Division of Conservation, Kansas Department of Agriculture.
NRCS announces February 20 deadline for 2019 Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals for Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements (CCGA) to help address Kansas’ most pressing natural resource concerns. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. EST February 20, 2019. NRCS will select proposals that leverage USDA and partner resources and effectively implement projects. Successful proposals will address at least one of the following: 1. Improve soil health 2. Improve water quality 3. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern 4. Improve the environmental and economic performance of working agricultural lands. 5. Assist communities and groups to build and strengthen local food projects that provide healthy food and economic opportunities.
An emphasis will be placed on projects that implement Farm Bill Conservation Programs; support NRCS and partner field conservation employees; encourage local partners to develop and implement effective projects; and leverage non-federal and non-government resources to achieve positive natural resources conservation outcomes. The opportunity number U S D A - N R C S - M U LT I STATE-CENTRAL-19-01 is posted on www.grants.gov. For more information about the CCGA proposal process, visit the NRCS Kansas website at https://www.nrcs. usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ main/ks/people/partners/ or contact Gaye L. Benfer, Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy, at (785) 823-4508. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
personal interview, academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, individual goals and character. Applications are available at local schools and are to be returned to Rachel Crane at Stevens County Conservation District, 607C East Eleventh
Street, Hugoton, Kansas 67951, postmarked no later than March 18. Recipients will be awarded during graduation /scholarship ceremony. Further information may be obtained by contacting Rachel Crane at 620-5442261 Ext. 314.
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By Joel Wilhoft, NRCS Resource Conservationist - Hays The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s, (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial assistance (FA) to farmers and ranchers through numerous conservation programs. Each program is authorized by law and has its own set of rules and guidelines. All have one overarching constant—solving environmental problems or concerns with conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications. The first step in receiving FA through an NRCS program is to have a conservation plan developed. The NRCS delivers all assistance to farmers and ranchers through the conservation planning process and it’s free. Stop by your local NRCS field office to discuss your conservation objectives for your land. NRCS staff will be happy to complete an onsite resource assessment and provide you with treatment alternatives to address conservation problems on your farm. They will help you determine what conservation program and FA is right for you. The second step is to sign a
program application. NRCS staff will walk you through the application process. Applications for most programs are accepted on a continuous basis, but they’re considered for funding in different ranking periods. Be sure to ask your local NRCS district conservationist about the ranking period deadline to ensure timely submittal of an application. Applications will not be ranked or considered for funding if a conservation plan has not been developed and signed. The third step, is to determine your eligibility for the program. NRCS staff will need an official tax identification number (ID) (Social Security number or an employer identification number), property deed, lease agreement, or some other document to show you have control of the property, and a direct deposit form with your banking information. A farm and tract number are also needed. If you don’t have a farm and tract number, you can get one from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. You will also need to provide Highly Erodible Lands and Wetland Compliance certification
along with an adjusted gross income certification. In order to receive Federal FA as a non-individual, your organization will need a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. A DUNS number is a unique ninecharacter identification number provided by the commercial company Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). Your organization can register for a DUNS number through D&B's Web site at http://fedgov.dnb. com/webform. Have the following information prepared when requesting a DUNS Number: name of your organization, organization address, phone number of the organization, name of the owner, legal structure of the organization (corporation, partnership, proprietorship), year the organization started, primary line of business, and total number of employees (fulland part-time). Non-individuals must also register with System for Award Management (SAM) database. The SAM is a Governmentwide registry for vendors doing business with the Federal Government. You can review the SAM User Guide
located at: https://www. sam.gov/sam/SAM_Guide/SA M_User_Guide.htm. Registration can be completed online at: https://www.sam.gov. You must have a DUNS number to complete the registration. You cannot receive FA from NRCS programs without going through these basic steps: (1) sign a conservation plan, (2) sign a program application, (3) achieve program eligibility, (4) application ranking and acceptance, and (5) implement the conservation plan. Stop by your local field office to get the process started. Please contact your local NRCS office or conservation district office located at your local county USDA Service Center (listed in the telephone book under United States Government or on the internet at offices.usda.gov) for assistance. More information is also available on the Kansas Web site at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Drip irrigation systems and parts available for your next planting The Stevens County Conservation District (SCCD) has Drip Irrigation Systems and parts available year round for windbreak or shelterbelt plantings, g a r dens, a n d landscapi n g . SCCD carries
commercial poly-tubing in 100, 500 and 1000 foot rolls. Poly tubing sizes range from 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” diameter. SCCD handles a variety of drip irrigation emitters ranging from 1/2 GPM up to 4 GPM. Manifold systems which include battery timers, pressure regulators and filter screens in different sizes. Slip compression fittings are available such as connectors, tees, elbows, 4-ways and reducers.
Marking flags are also available in color code for marking underground utility lines such as electric (red),Gas-oil-steam (yellow), communication (orange), water (blue), sewer (green), temporary survey marking (pink), proposed Excavation (white). Remember to call two working days before you dig in kansas. “It’s the law” KS: 1-800-344-7233. For pricing and estimates on your next planting project contact our office at 544-
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By Ethan Walker, Rangeland Management Specialist With a new emphasis on soil biology it’s important to recognize the habitat of soil organisms. The soil food web is an important indicator of soil health, so recognizing where all these soil organisms live is the first step in judging how well the soil functions. I’ll start by explaining soil health. Soil health is “the continued capacity for the soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans” as defined by NRCS. This means looking at soil in an entirely new way, not as a medium for plants to grow, but as entire ECOSYSTEM. This includes the nutrient cycle, water cycle, carbon cycle, and organisms. And just like above the soil, below our feet are little creatures living in their own habitat. Those habitats in the soil are broken into five different spheres. Even though some do not include a habitat for organisms they are important in the overall function of the ecosystem. The first is the Detritusphere. This is the top layer of the soil where all the litter lays. It is often referred to as the skin of the soil. And just like our skin keeps us alive
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and healthy the Detritusphere maintains the soil temperature and protects it from erosion. Think about when you are sick and running a fever. You feel hot then get chills, and you’re thirsty and hungry, but don’t want to move. That’s bare soil! At 95° 85% moisture is lost through evapotranspiration and at 113° bacteria start to die. If no food, or residue, is available for the soil microbes they employ a survival technique and enter a resting state. Once the temperature lowers back down to 65-80° the fungi, earthworms, nematodes, and other fauna return and the microbes are reawaken like sleeping beauty. Yes I just used a Disney reference to explain soil health. The second layer is the Driloshpere. This is where the earthworms come into the spotlight. Earthworms are earth moving machines. They can take rich topsoil deep into the subsoil which speeds up residue breakdown and transfers nutrients. The worm holes are great for roots to follow and the plant makes use of the free tunnels. The plants also make use of the nutrient rich castings left behind. The third layer is the Porosphere. The poroshere are the lungs and circulatory system of the soil. This is the pores in the soil which reduce bulk density. The pores assist with water infiltration and air flow. Compacted soils lack a poroshere and the water holding capacity is greatly reduced. Soil that doesn’t have a porosphere will have anaerobic conditions and standing water. This leads to denitrification and the loss of nitrate through leaching. The fourth layer is the Aggregatusphere, or the soil house. It serves as structure
and stability for the soil. The Aggregatusphere and the Porosphere go hand-in-hand with each other since without one the other won’t exist. The soil aggregates are shaped by microbial excretions that act like glue to hold soil particles together. A shovel full of dirt that has good aggregate stability should look like cottage cheese after it is crumbled. If it crumbles into fine particles or doesn’t rumble at all then the aggregatusphere is lacking or missing. And last but not least is the Rhizoshere or the root zone. This is a biological hot spot when it comes to soil microbes. As roots excrete sug-
ars, arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) form a symbiotic relationship which supplies the plants nutrients the plant would not otherwise have access to. 5-20% of the total carbohydrates (sugar) produced by the plant is used to feed the AMF. Old root holes serve as a pathway for water and air aiding in the formation of the other spheres. Hopefully, next time you take a shovel full of soil you will be able to densify all the spheres. Even more important, to identify which sphere is missing. Then you can start asking yourself why the sphere is missing and ways you can bring it back.
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State’s conservation districts provide local leadership During the Dust Bowl, the need to conserve natural resources was made very clear. Severe soil erosion problems prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by the Kansas Legislature in 1937. This legislation lead to the formation of Conservation Districts (CDs) in Kansas. These CDs are political subdivisions of state government charged with the vital role as the primary local unit of government responsible for the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. Funding comes from county and state allocations.
CDs work coorperatively with local citizens to solve local conservation problems, benefitting the agricultural community and society
Across the state, 105 Conservation Districts provide resident leadership by helping landowners address a wide range of local agricultural and urban environmental needs including the following:
CD boards meet monthly to make decisions on local conservation issues and opportunities.
Our Partners • Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation (DOC) • State Conservation Commission • Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) • Kansas Water Office (KWO) • Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) • KDHE — Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) • Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) • K-State Research and Extension • Kansas Forest Service (FS) • Watershed Districts • County Commissions • County Health Departments • Many Non-Governmental Organizations
• Protecting federal reservoirs and other public water supplies from pollutants and siltation • Reducing flood damage in critical flood-prone areas • Reducing the nutrients reaching streams from agricultural runoff
• Achieving the non-point pollution reduction goals set forth by the Total Maximum Daily Loads process • Improving the health of stream riparian areas • Promoting the wise use of our grasslands • Reducing soil erosion
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• 105 Conservation Districts • 525 Volunteer Conservation District Supervisors • 102 Conservation District Managers • 9 Administrative Support positions • 27 Technical Support Positions
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Our Priorities • Local delivery of financial and technical assistance • Reduce sedimentation, nutrient/pesticide runoff • Water quality protection and restoration in streams and above reservoirs • Protection and sustainability of the Ogallala and related aquifers • Promote conservation practices that improve Soil Health on our state’s cropland and rangeland
Information and Education Activities One of the conservation districts’ greatest strengths is their information and education programs reaching thousands of youth and adults across the state each year. A broad summary of events and activities in 2018 includes: Adults Youth Event Reached Reached 339 Field Days/Workshops 16,550 38,948 35 Water Festivals 1,217 9,915 37 Women Managing the Farm 2,315 216 Youth Contests 23,843 506 Scholarships 230 276 101 Newsletters 80,000 funds to CDs to provide to landowners installing conservation practices on their land. Below is a breakdown of the financial assistance provided: • Water Resources CostShare Program - $1,600,764 • Streambank Stabilization Protection Program $526,835 • Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program $1,011,977 • Watershed District Special Projects - $64,102 • Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program $146,489 • Riparian & Wetland Protection Program - $20,000
Celebrating conservation since 1944
U.S.D.A. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) CDs have a unique relationship with NRCS. In the 95 counties where NRCS has an office, CDs are colocated. Each district has a local operational agreement with NRCS spelling out how the conservation district and NRCS will work together to deliver technical and financial assistance to producers. In FY 2018, CDs assisted NRCS in delivering technical and financial assistance that resulted in: Technical Assistance • Water Quality improved on 367,785 ac • Range health improved on 121,290 ac, • Conservation applied on 431,075 ac Financial Assistance • EQIP - 1733 contracts for $38,098,165 • RCPP - 107 contracts for $1,628,008 • ACEP - 5 contracts for $1,920,000 For more information contact your local conservation district or the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts at 785-650-1330 or kacd@eaglecom.net.
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• Improving habitat for wildlife and aquatic species • Reducing the consumptive use of groundwater supplies to sustain and preserve agricultural, industrial and municipal water supplies
Clean water and productive soil are basic to our quality of life now and in the future.
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture - Division of Conservation (DOC) works to protect and enhance Kansas’ natural resources through the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, guidelines, and programs designed to assist local governments and individuals in conserving the state’s renewable resources. The DOC has the responsibility to administer the Conservation Districts Law (K.S.A. 2-1901 et seq). The agency operates several cost-share programs that tie to the mission of the DOC, and many stated goals of the Kansas Water Plan. In FY 2018, the DOC allocated $3,370,167 in cost-share
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Darlene Harper, Agriculture Conservation Experience Service; Nola Walker, NRCS - Soil Technician; and Keri Morris NRCS Supervisor District Conservationist
Stevens County Board, left to right are Stevens County Board Treasurer Luke Grubbs, District Manager, SCCD Rachel Crane; Chairman Loren Seaman; Vice Chairman Seth Gillespie; Supervisor Nick Martin; and Supervisor Tom Lahey. The Stevens County Conservation District Board would like to invite you to be their guest at the Sixty-ninth Annual Appreciation Banquet and Annual Meeting.
CONSERVE the LAND in STEVENS COUNTY
It’s The Heart Of Your Future!
The Stevens County Conservation Stewards Are... Chairman of the Board - LOREN SEAMAN • Vice Chairman - SETH GILLESPIE Treasurer - LUKE GRUBBS • Supervisor - TOM LAHEY • Supervisor - NICK MARTIN District Manager - RACHEL CRANE NRCS-Supervisory District Conservationist - KERI MORRIS Soil Technician - NOLA WALKER
HISTORY OF THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Your Conservation District, an organization of the people by the people and for the people, was formed in 1949 from legislation passed by the 74th Congress in 1935. This law enabled people interested in their natural resources to form Conservation Districts and seek assistance in applying the proper conservation practices. Your District has five men who form a Board of Supervisors. All are elected at annual meetings. This Board of Supervisors is required to prepare an annual work plan and an annual report to the State Conservation Commission and the Secretary of Agriculture. The work plan recognizes the depletion of our natural resources of soil, water, plants and animals. The plan points out what the Board hopes to do about the depletion.
Through the Memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), available technicians are assigned to the District to assist in carrying out the plan of operations. Farmers or ranchers in the District apply to the District for assistance in solving their conservation problems. With the technician’s assistance a plan is prepared containing an inventory of their resources, the conservation problems involved with recommended solutions or alternative solutions. With the technician’s assistance the land owner then proceeds in an orderly manner in applying their conservation practices on their farms. The Board does not have any taxing powers, so they must
rely on other sources for money to carry on their activities. They may levy assessments on their members, sell conservation materials or services or may receive money from the County Commissioners. They carry on an education program for all people of the county, assist in demonstrations and tours and attend meetings on an area and state basis as well as their monthly meeting. They do not receive any pay for their time but do receive expenses when attending area and state meetings. They furnish secretarial assistance to the technicians assigned to the district thus giving them more time for planning and applying conservation plans with their members.
Stevens County Stewards - Past and Present A.E. Lahey Merle Peachey Earl Peachey Lester Bunyon Robert Packer Paul Sundgren Sam Bozone Milton Porter Ross Teeter Carl Brollier Frank Thomas Laurence Brower Tom Bentley James R. Kapp Dean Roehr Wilbur White Gerald Schmidt
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We Salute The Stevens County Conservation District and NRCS For Their Conservation Work! CONGRATULATIONS!
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