March 24, 2016

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Thursday, March 24, 2016 Volume 129, Number 12 14 Pages, 69 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Hittles’ Ratchett inducted into Hall of Fame

Bill and Linda Hittle proudly display their beautiful bronzes by sculptor Clay Gant of their legendary stallion Ratchett.

In a formal ceremony at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, Va. February 28, 2016, as part of the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) 2016 convention, Bill and Linda Hittle of Hugoton and their stallion, Ratchett, were inducted into the APHA 2015 Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame was created in 2012 to celebrate the horses and people who laid the foundation for the success of the American Paint Horse Association. Members and horses are selected each year from a pool of candidates who either contributed directly

School Board discusses legislation The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly meeting Monday, March 21.

The board voted to amend the agenda and move Intermediate Principal Larry Lyder’s resignation from consent agenda and add it to the action items. The board also voted to add a discussion item about the high school schedule.

The Hugoton High School State bound wrestlers, girls’ basketball

team and boys’ basketball team were recognized for their accomplishments with certificates.

Ten first graders from Hugoton Elementary School came before the board to talk about their reasons for liking Dr. Seuss. They told the board about how colorful and funny the books were.

They said the pictures help tell the story and they loved the rhyming.

Two students from the middle school presented

Churches plan Easter services Easter Sunday falls on March 27 this year, and it is quickly approaching! Several churches in the area will be hosting special services for the holiday.

Hugoton's Agape Church, at 409 E. Ninth, will be having their regular services and invites everyone to come worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The Assembly of God will be hosting "Unstoppable" at a special service Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. at 138 S. Main. If you can't make it then, make sure to attend Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. Afterward, there will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids. You can bring your favorite Easter basket or a bag will be provided.

Bethel Friends Church will have their annual Sunrise Service at the old Bethel site at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.

There will be a breakfast afterward at the church building at Eleventh and Jefferson at 8:30 a.m. in lieu of Sunday school. They will then have regular services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The First Church of God announced they will have an Easter egg hunt for the kids at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at their building at 801 West City Limits.

Lone Star Friends Church, located 14 miles east of Hugoton on Highway 51, will be having a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. followed by a carry-in breakfast at 8:30 a.m. They will host an Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. and then have worship services at 10:00 a.m.

Sovereign Redeemer Church announced they will have a Good Friday Communion service March 25 at 7:00 p.m. They will also have a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m.

Easter morning, followed by their regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sovereign Redeemer is located two miles west of Hugoton on Highway 51.

Hugoton's United Methodist Church at 828 S. Main will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m.

March 24. They will also have a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning in the sanctuary, with regular worship at 11:00 a.m. There will also be an Easter egg hunt for the kids at 12:00 noon. Kids can bring an Easter basket, or the Church will provide sacks to gather eggs.

As is tradition, both the Moscow Baptist and the Moscow United Methodist Churches will be joining together - at the Methodist Church this year - for a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. The UMC is located at 300 Ransom in Moscow. The Methodist Church will also host their cantata, "In Christ Alone" at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday morning.

You are invited to worship at the church of your choice during this very special holiday. For more information about local churches, see page 4 of this week's Hermes. Happy Easter!

what they had learned from the Emporia State Science and Math Conference. Nineteen girls and three adults attended the conference.

Chelle Leininger informed the board she has taken students to the conference for the last 12 years.

The board discussed the 2016-2017 Calendar Proposal. Some of the discussion was about the possibility of no school on Election Day so people could get out and vote; no full two weeks at Christmas time and changing the time for parent/ teacher conferences.

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Martha Thompson is the new Kansas Silver Haired Legislator for Stevens County.

to the founding of the association or made significant contributions to its early growth. The class of 2015 consists of five horses and five individuals.

With a deep family history rooted in Paint Horses - predating even the association itself - it seemed only natural Bill and Linda Hittle would make a name for themselves with the breed too. Bill’s grandfather rode colorful stock horses on his Kansas ranch, and soon after Bill and Linda were married in 1963, they also got in on the action. Amid sprawling acres of fertile farmland where they raise grain crops and run a large cowcalf operation, the Hittles found a niche producing top-quality Paint Horses equally well-suited for the show ring or the ranch.

Bill registered his first horse with APHA in 1963 that was Trigger Miss, a 1956 black overo mare.

The family dove head first into the world of Paints, volunteering at the 1964 National Show and showing their own horses through the early 1970s.

In 1975, Ratchett changed their lives forever. Spotted

by Bill in a Nebraska pasture, Ratchett inspired the couple to develop a premier Paint breeding program around the sorrel overo stallion. Bill and Linda bred 169 registered Paints, most sired by Ratchett or his sons, and their foals proved popular commodities, often selling sight unseen to prospective buyers.

A lifetime member since 1982, Bill was elected to the Executive Committee Continued to page 4

The room was packed at Monday night’s school board meeting. The board recognized the HHS

CJ Korf

Korf earns Coach of the Year honors Hugoton High School Activities Director and HHS Eagles’ head basketball coach C.J. Korf has been named the Class 4A Division II Coach of the Year by Sports in Kansas.

C.J. led the Eagles to the first State tournament they had attended in 65 years, toppling the defending State champions - the Holcomb Longhorns three separate times before heading to State comContinued to page 6

State girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and HHS State wrestlers at the meeting.

Martha Thompson named to Legislature

The Stevens County Commissioners approved Martha Thompson, 73, of Moscow to be the Kansas Silver Haired Legislator from Stevens County.

Martha has lived in rural Stevens County all her life. She has been a farmer’s wife and is the mother of two sons.

Martha also has three grandsons and two granddaughters-in-law. During the past year, she has been doing a lot of traveling.

Martha comes from a

long line of teachers. Her grandfather, grandmother, mother, Martha herself, her son, two daughters-inlaw and one granddaughter-in-law all taught or teach school. She also has a grandson who is studying to become a teacher.

Martha taught school at Scott City for three years.

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is an unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. All are over 60 and are elected from their county residence. The leg-

islature provides an educational experience in the political process and provides an opportunity to identify priority concerns of Kansas senior citizens.

The SHL develops bills and resolutions which are presented to the Kansas Legislature and the Governor as recommendations for state policy.

The SHL is funded by the local Area Agency on Aging and donations from interested parties. Silver Haired Legislators serve at Continued to page 3

Legislators cover local issues during recent Legislative Update The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, EcoDevo and Farm Bureau sponsored a Legislative Update Saturday afternoon at the Stevens County Library. Senator Larry Powell, Representative Stephen Alford and State Representative John Doll participated in the Update.

Representative Doll is a contender for the office of State Senator.

Senator Powell was the

first speaker. He reported he was on the Blue Ribbon Task Force for funding water resource management. His committee is trying to raise money for the State Water Plan fund.

The State Water Plan finances conservation practices. Due the shortage of money in the Kansas general funds, they are short of money for their water projects.

Representative Stephen

Walter Beesley and Stephen Alford discuss current issues at the Legislative Update hosted Saturday afternoon by Stevens County EcoDevo, Farm Bureau and the Chamber.

Alford then spoke of how the Kansas revenues are down. Kansas is running short of cash. He stated they were waiting to see if the Supreme Court will shut down the public schools June 30 when the money runs out. He stated it is very frustrating to be in this position.

He reported they had

passed a Juvenile Justice Reform bill. This focuses on rehabilitation of youth instead of incarceration.

The House of Representatives also passed a bill to re-enforce religious liberty on college campuses.

Representative John Doll commented education Continued to page 3

Representative John Doll and Senator Larry Powell look happy to update constituents at the Stevens County Library.

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Obituaries Elsie “Ruth” Newport Death has claimed the life of 100 year old Elsie “Ruth” (Tabor) Newport.

Mrs. Newport passed from this life Monday, March 14, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

She was born December 18, 1915 to Edmond Elsworth and the former Charlotte Ann Priddle on the family farm in Ford County.

October 30, 1938, she married Ralph Newport in Garden City. He preceded her in death November 9, 1989.

Mrs. Newport was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son Larry Newport of Liberal; daughter Deanna Studebaker and husband Bill of Chandler, Az.; her seven grandchildren, Michael Newport and wife Anna of Turpin, Ok., Shawna Inkelaar of Wichita, Mathew Schmaus and wife Kristin of

Lawrence, Elizabeth Tabor and husband Mike of Garden City, Natalie Studebaker of Casa Grande, Az., Derek Studebaker of Chandler and Thaddeus Studebaker and wife Ashley of Topeka; great grandchildren, Kutter Inkelaar, Kylee Jester and husband Kendal, Emmalee Newport, Analisa Tabor, Rusty Inkelaar, Connor Schmaus, Kaleb Schlenke, Peighton Tabor, Rachel Schmaus, Hannah Studebaker, Trevin Tabor, Kaiser Studebaker, Kincaid Studebaker and Kohen Studebaker; and great great grandchild Keeley Jester.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; three sisters; and daughter Linda Schmaus.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, March 19 at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Chuck Scroggs officiating. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery under the direcion of Miller Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Central Christian Church in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks. 67905 Friends may send condolences to the family through Ruth’s Web page at Miller Mortuary.net.

Joann Borthwick Word has been received of the death of Joann Borthwick, age 82, of Ulysses.

Mrs. Borthwick passed from this life Friday, March 18, 2016 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

She was born August 1, 1933 in Beeler, the daughter of Harold McCartney Borthwick and the former Laura Baker.

Joann grew up in Beeler and graduated from Beeler High School in 1951. She was a resident of Garden City before moving to Ulysses in 2012. Joann enjoyed bowling, golfing, crocheting and going to the Grant County Senior Center.

She is survived by nephews, Larry Borthwick and wife Paulette, Jerry

Cary Binney Lifelong Grant County resident Cary David Binney, age 66 of Ulysses, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Virginia Bortz Death has claimed the life of Virginia May Bortz. Mrs. Bortz passed from this life Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Wheat Ridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

She was born April 27, 1923 in Capron, Ok. She was the daughter of Floyd Dapron and the former Mary Short.

Virginia was retired from SWMC, where she worked as a housekeeper. She was 92.

Survivors include her son Norman Bortz and wife Marlene of Gordonville, Tx.; two daughters, Sandra Carlisle of Turpin, Ok. and Carolyn Bortz of Maize; her seven grandchildren, Frosty Bortz, Mike Bortz, Sheralyn Bortz,

Governor Sam Brownback Office of the Governor Capitol Building 300 SW Tenth Ave., Suite 241S Topeka, Ks. 66612-1590 Phone: 877-579-6757 785-296-3232 Web site: governor.ks.gov ---------Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer Officer of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, 2nd Floor 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, Ks. 66612 Toll-free: 800-748-4408 ---------U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Russell Senate Office Building, Room 361A Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6521 Fax: 202-228-6966 Web site: moran.senate.gov/public ---------U.S. Senator Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510-1605 Phone: 202-224-4774 Fax: 202-224-3514

Deven Cole, Brett Cole, Kelby Anderson and Shanea Bortz; three step grandchildren, Elliott, David Debbie Kahmayer and Warren Kahmeyer; 15 great grandchildren, Cheyenne Talley, Lakin Cromar, Torian Cromar, Maci Cole, Presley Cole, Piper Cole, Tailer Anderson, Deighten Anderson, Trinity Anderson, Schanece Bortz, Lexie Bortz, Skyler Bortz, Matthew Elliot, Zack Elliot and Emily Elliott; and two great great grandchildren, Andreya Kirk and Harley Kirk.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Wilford Dapron; and her sister Kathryn Hebberd.

Graveside services were attended at the Walsh Cemetery of Walsh, Co. Wednesday morning, March 23.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfu neralhome.com.

U.S. Representative Tim Huelskamp U.S. House of Representatives 126 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-225-2715 Fax 202-225-5124 Web site: huelskamp.house.gov ---------State Board of Education Sally Cauble - District 5 1104 Summerlon Ridge Dodge City, KS 67801 Email: SCauble@swko.net ---------Kansas Senator Larry Powell - District 39 Phone: 785-296-7694 2209 Grandview Dr. E Garden City, Ks. 67846 Phone: 620-275-6789 Email: Larry.Powell@senate.ks.gov ---------Kansas Representative Steve Alford - District 124 Phone: 785-296-7656 4179 East Road 19 Ulysses, Ks 67880 Phone: 620-356-1361 Email: j.stephen.alford@ house.ks.gov

Borthwick and wife Cindy, Marvin Borthwick and wife Rae Lynn and Bryan Borthwick and wife Carla all of Ulysses; niece Nancy Borthwick of Ulysses; four greatnieces; three great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; and three great-great-nephews.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Fred Borthwick and H. Mason Borthwick; and sister Helen Borthwick.

There will be no service.

Cremation has taken place with inurnment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

He was born June 1, 1949 in Garden City, the son of Russell R. Binney and the former Virginia L. Crocker.

Cary graduated in 1967 from Grant County Rural High School. He served in the United States Navy from January 1968 until November 1971. He went into business with his parents at Russ’ Food Center in 1971 where the family business thrived until it was sold in 2012.

August 27, 1972, he married Linda Kay Randle in Ulysses.

Mr. Binney was a member of the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 and was a past Commander.

He was on the board of the Great Plains Christian Radio Station, a former member of the Ulysses Cemetery Board, and a member of Ulysses Rotary Club.

Cary was an active volunteer for various community events. He attended classes at Seward County Community College and the Culinary Institute of America, and was a “Classroom Granddad” at Hickok and Sullivan Grade Schools.

Cary had recently accepted a position with the Christian Resort Ministries. He was active in Sons of Thunder, and helped start National

Day of Prayer in Ulysses. In 1989, Cary gave his life to the Lord and has faithfully served Him since. He was a member and lay speaker for the First United Methodist Church. In 2012, he and Linda began RVing across the country where he continued to minster to people and make new friends.

He is survived by his wife Linda; daughter Amanda K. Stutzman and husband Toby of Ulysses; three grandchildren, Spencer, Ava Grace and Blake Stutzman; sisters, Janet Stewart and husband Ron of Ulysses, Rhonda Anderson of Ulysses and Tammy Steen and husband David of Wimberley, Tx.; father and mother-inlaw, Fred Randle and wife Glendal of Hot Springs, Ar.; brothers-in-law, Richard Liebman and wife Nancy of Columbia, Mo., Harold Randle and wife Kay of Hot Springs and Duane Randle of Hugoton; sister-in-law Joyce Ward of Olathe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cary is preceded in death by his parents; brother-inlaw Steve Anderson; and sister-in-law Julia Callahan.

Funeral service will be Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Pastor Todd Guinn officiating. Interment will follow at Ulysses Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sons of Thunder, DuGood Events, Great Plains Christian Radio, First United Methodist Church, Ulysses Rotary Club or United Sisterhood in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Elwanda Irwin Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Ola Elwanda Irwin. Mrs. Irwin passed from this life Friday morning March 18, 2016 at her residence in Hugoton. She was 83.

Born May 12, 1932 in Marshall County, Ok., she was the daughter of Leslie David Gimlin and the former Izell Thomas. She moved to Hugoton her eighth grade year of school.

February 18, 1951, Elwanda and Ray Blevins were married in Hugoton and later divorced.

Elwanda and Kenneth Irwin were married February 22, 1980 at Hugoton. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Irwin was a member of the Agape Church of Hugoton. She was an educator for schools and

John Scott The death of John Edward Scott has been learned. Mr. Scott, age 81 of Ulysses, away Saturday, passed March 19, 2016 at his home in Ulysses.

He was born January 29, 1935 in Parsons, the son of John Lowell Scott and the former Irene Lucille Wright.

John was raised on a farm near Dennis, Ks. He attended Mound Valley High School and LCCHS Altamont.

Mr. Scott served in the United States Army from January 1954 until January 1957.

He married Mary Edith Chapman July 28, 1956 in Miami, Ok. John worked for Pioneer Telephone for 37 years retiring as the Switching and Transmission Manager.

Mr. Scott was a member and trustee of The First Baptist Church and helped with the men’s breakfast. He was also a member of Eastern

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 14, 2016 • Non Injury Accident 500 Block of West Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, 1100 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 900 Block of South

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Coulter, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Tuesday, March 15, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 200 Block of North Main, Returned to Owner, Officer Lamatsch • Rp of Juvenile on roof, 800 West City Limits, Unable to locate subjects, Officer Crane Wednesday, March 16, 2016 • Neighbor Dispute, 200 Block of Jackson, Resolved Prior to arrival, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic, 900 Block of Jackson, Officer Fedelin/Officer Hagman Thursday, March 17, 2016 • Semi out of fuel, Eleventh and Washington, Will move once fueled, Sergeant Johnson • Tree on Fire, 800 Madison, Put out with garden hose, Officer Fedelin Friday, March 18, 2016

loved her family. She enjoyed helping with the Hugoton School Reunions.

Survivors include her four daughters, Nikkitti Rayenette Frydendall and husband Tom of Liberal, Latwanda Juhree Tully and husband Merle of Fredericksburg, Tx., Jolita Lizelle Barrows and husband Steve of Weatherford, Tx. and Kanessa Davene Skelly and husband Rob of Keller, Tx.; her sister Elaine Kaye Bagwell of Moore, Ok.; seven grandchildren, Nick Barrows, Tucker Barrows, Dalton Skelly, Briley Skelly, Jade Tully, Scarlette Diseker and Heath Frydendall; two great grandchildren, Lydia Barrows and Hollis Barrows; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, March 21 at Trinity Baptist Church in Hugoton with Pastor Larry Bradford and Heath Frydendall presiding.

Graveside services followed Wednesday morning, March 23 at Woodberry Forest Cemetery of Madill, Ok. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. Memorials may be mailed to Paul's-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Saturday, March 19, 2016 • Medical Assist, 1700 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch/Officer Hale • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Main, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch/Officer Hale • Dog at large, 1000 Block of Jackson, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch/Officer Hale • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 East Tenth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Parked in Street, 1000 Block of Washington, Advised subject to move it or it will be towed, Officer Crane • Mail Box Hit, 1200 Block of South Madison, Officer Crane Sunday, March 20, 2016 • Vehicle Unlocked, 1700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Citizen Assist, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Officer Crane

Star #471, Masonic Lodge #435, Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #70, Experimental Aircraft Association and the 3 o’clock coffee club.

John enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and flying.

He is survived by his wife Mary of their home; daughter Cynthia Miller and husband Tony of Ulysses; son Dennis Scott and wife Terri Ann of Livingston, Tx.; brother Larry Scott and wife Margaret of Dennis; sisters, Jo Good and husband Don of Dennis and Sharon Kephart and husband Joe of Thayer; five grandchildren, Matthew Scott, Craig Scott, Brad Scott, Crystal Hibler and Todd Miller; and seven great grandchildren, Austin Hibler, Adison Hibler, Taylor Scott, Mason Scott, Liam Scott, Briggan Miller and Meade Scott.

John is preceded in death by his parents John and Irene; brothers, Jim Scott, Kenneth Scott and Harold Beedle; and sisters, Jerry O’Leary, Judy Scott and Virginia Wisner.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, March 22 at the First Baptist Church in Ulysses with Pastor Steve Swann Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Ulysses Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report

Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 14 through March 21 Fire Department No Activity Ambulance Two medical runs and two transfers.

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Legislative Update

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their time and expense to support SHL. Any Kansan aged 60 and over who is a registered voter may file for candidacy.

The term of office is two years and elections take place every two years. Members may be reelected.

Candidate registration forms, petitions and filing instructions are available from any Area Agency on Aging.

What are the responsibilities

Continued from page 1 is an investment for the community. He feels the funding for the schools should be taken care of now before the Supreme Court rules on this matter. He stated there is nothing more important than the education of the state’s youth.

Doll commented the two most important items that Kansas needs to fund are education and highways.

More revenue is needed for

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Kansas finances.

The legislators then answered questions concerning sweeping money from KDOT, how morale is down in the field of education and the talk of selling the tobacco settlement.

The Legislative Update adjourned. The next Update is scheduled for April 16, 2016 at the Stevens County Library.

Life expectancies vary for dogs

Representative John Doll and Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie compare views at the Legislative Update that took place Saturday at the Stevens County Library.

School Board

When adopting or purchasing new dogs, dog owners must accept that their companion animals will be part of their lives for the next decade-plus. When dogs are welcomed into a home, they can alter the family dynamic and bring families immeasurable amounts of joy.

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The USD 210 Board of Education recognized Alfredo Luna and Pedro Ordonez, the two Hugoton High School wrestlers who competed at the State level. Pedro won third at State.

of a Silver Haired Legislator?

• The SHL is to advocate for legislation introduced by the SHL. • Testify at hearings on SHL legislation.

• Meet with older adults in their county/district on SHL legislation affecting the community 60 years of age and older.

Congratulations Martha for being our new Legislator!

The KASB Recommended Policy Updates were discussed. The main topic was the Board allowing the use of school vehicles for summer camps.

High school principal John Giradot discussed student class scheduling.

Mr. Howie talked about Senate Bill 505 which is a reduction of cash balances.

The Bill goes back to the 2014-2015 cash balances and takes whatever amount exceeded 15% of the operating expenses. The state will

then divide it by five and reduce state funding by that amount over a five year period. Basically the state is trying to find ways to cut costs. The bill has not passed in the Senate yet.

Superintendent Howie also discussed the Senate Bill 512 and its impact on the district.

The Bill was introduced by Senator Ty Masterson.

SB512 would take money from “rich” districts and give it to “poor” districts. The bill would go back to the formula before block grants.

If no decision is made on the bills, the Supreme Court could shut down the school districts as of June 30, 2016.

Mr. Howie informed the board that the Coalition of Innovative School Districts will meet in Hugoton Wednesday

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afternoon and the high school track has been repaired.

The board approved the calendar for the 2016-2017 school year as presented.

Also the board accepted the gift of $500 from Citizen State Bank for the 20162017 school year.

The Hugoton High School academic schedule for the 2016- 2017 school year was tabled.

Adoption of KASB recommended policies as presented and discussed. Option 2 was approved.

Approval of Twenty-First Century Community Learning Center Grant Application was passed.

The board approved the resignation of Larry Lyder and waived the liquidated damages.

The meeting adjourned.

So it’s understandable that pet parents want that joy to last as long as possible, and prospective pet owners may be surprised to learn that some breeds have longer life expectancies than others.

• Chihuahua: One of the smallest dog breeds, chihuahuas also tend to be one of the longest-living. The longestliving chihuahua reached 20 years old.

• Pomeranian: Pomeranians hail from a region of the world formerly known as Pomerania, which was located in parts of present-day Germany and Poland. Queen Victoria fell in love with a pomeranian and made the dog popular in England. These small pups can live between 14 to 16 years.

• Yorkshire terrier: Adorable Yorkies are a favorite of doglovers and can live as long as 20 years.

• Dachshund: Affectionately known as the “weiner dog,” these lively pups typically remain loyal companions for anywhere from 12 to 15 years.

• Collie: Fans of the television show “Lassie” fell in love with intelligent collies. These dogs were bred to herd sheep and cattle, but they’re also excellent family dogs. Collies tend to live between 15 and 16 years.

Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

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The USD 210 Board of Education recognized the Hugoton High School boys’ varsity basketball team for placing second at State at the meeting Monday night. Pictured from the left in back are Parker Titus, Caleb Gayer, Mark Persinger, Alex Gonzales, Zack

The USD 210 Board of Education recognized the Hugoton High School girls’ varsity basketball team for their hard work and third place at State win at the meeting Monday night.

Pictured from the left are Jaysa Featherston,

Leininger, Paden Cornelsen, Tony Kinser and Colby Korf. In front are Wade Heger, Manuel Mendez, Tyler Goode, Garrett Hamlin, Mitchell Hamlin, Valentino Delgollado and Carlos Montiel. Congratulations boys!!! So very proud of you.

Caitlin Lewis, JoHanna Rawlins, Dallie Hoskinson, Melissa Fabela, Katy Heger, Stephanie Armendariz, Laney Hoskinson, Marisol Don Juan, Britta Beesley and Amy Scott. You made us proud girls!! Congrats!!

Motorists never know when problems with their vehicles may force them to pull off the road and onto the shoulder. Whether it’s a flat tire, a sputtering engine or an empty gas tank, such circumstances are never welcome.

But such situations need not be so unbearable. Drivers who keep roadside emergency kits in their vehicles may find themselves getting back on the road more quickly the next time an unforeseen problem forces them to pull off the highway. The following are some must-have items drivers should include in their roadside emergency kits.

• Roadside flares • First-aid kit • Jumper cables • Warm blankets • Flashlight • Screwdrivers (both flathead and Phillips) • Tire-pressure gauge • Spare tire • De-icing agent • Nonperishable snacks • Extra fluids (i.e., motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, windshield washer) • Pliers • Cell phone charger • Important phone numbers (i.e., mechanic, auto insurance company) Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.86 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has increased 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.98 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 43.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one

year ago and are 38.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 27.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 44.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on March 21 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.29 per gallon in 2015, $3.41 per gallon in 2014, $3.53 per gallon in 2013, $3.72 per gallon in 2012 and $3.41 per gallon in 2011.

Areas nearby Kansas and

their current gas price climate: Wichita - $1.85 per gallon, down 2.9 cents per gallon from last week's $1.88 per gallon; Lincoln - $2.15 per gallon, up 8.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.07 per gallon; Topeka - $1.86 per gallon, down 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $1.87 per gallon.

"With the U.S. average price of gas closing in on the $2 level, a price not seen since late December, it reflects a real paradox; we see simultaneously both a stark increase - 25 cents per gal. in the past few weeks - and a re-

minder of how much we're still saving," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.

"Even with the anticipated rise in retail prices to accommodate 'summer blend' gasoline regulations, and even with a 54% increase in crude oil from $26 to $40 for the benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the national average price of gas today remains some 45 cents lower than where we were exactly one year ago."

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Commissioners hear about upkeep of emergency vehicles and roads The Stevens County Commissioners met Monday, March 21, at the courthouse for their regularly scheduled meeting. Attending the meeting were Stevens County Commissioners David Bozone, Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson. Also present were County Attorney Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Commissioner candi-

date Tron Stegman and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Director and Coordinator of Emergency Management of Fire and EMS Rodney Kelling reported to the commissioners the need for a newer tanker firetruck. They have already put in over $5,000 in repairs on the present twenty year old tanker. The commis-

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sioners asked him to check on a replacement for the tanker.

Kelling also informed the commissioners about a new ambulance that he was checking on. It would cost $178,966 without an hydraulic cot and $197,916 with the automatic cot system. This vehicle is a four wheel drive and takes diesel fuel. The commissioners decided they did not need a four wheel drive. Kelling stated he knew another dealer that he could get a bid from. The commissioners told him to keep checking for the ambulance.

Kelling reported GNS would be doing the drug testing on all safety-oriented county employees. There was some discussion about the most convenient time for the employees.

Road and Bridge Director Tony Martin stopped by, stating the new truck has arrived. The snowplow on the truck still needs to be removed.

Martin reported they have been filling the cracks on Second Street road. The cracks are very deep and takes a lot of material to fill them.

Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton stopped by and asked for a five minute Executive Session on personnel.

The meeting continued after the session.

The commissioners approved paying Lewis, Hooper and Dick $6,000 for conducting the audit.

KNRC’s Jim Rice of Liberal

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc.

You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

521 S. Main - Hugoton

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AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

428-1135

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Continued from page 1 in 1996 and served as APHA president in 2001–2002. Bill and Linda have two children - Barry and Kristina - and the couple still resides in Hugoton.

Ratchett was only one month old when Bill spied the colorful colt in a Nebraska pasture, but the Kansas horseman knew he could build a world-class breeding program around the pretty Paint. Bred with racing and ranch-horse influences fashionable at the time, the 1975 sorrel overo stallion was sired

by Mardell Dixon and out of Leo’s Silver Van (QH) and was awarded APHA registration No. 33,915.

Broke by Ronny Stallings and hauled lightly by Bill as a two-year-old, Ratchett hit the road hard as a threeyear-old under the guidance of trainers Tom and Cindy Nelson. Logging an estimated 80,000 miles that year, Ratchett closed 1978 with a number of new titles: APHA Champion, national champion Three-Year-Old Stallion

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828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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Bill and Linda Hittle’s stallion Ratchett was inducted into the American Paint Horse Hall of Fame in February 2016. Ratchett earned 83 grand champion titles and sired 373 registered foals.

APHA Hall of Fame

544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

stopped by. He informed the commissioners the Land and Water Summit Conference will be in Dodge City April 1314. Natural resources and economical development for southwest Kansas will be featured. Early registration is required.

The commissioners stated they are accepting applications for the Stevens County Hospital Board. Details are in the legal on page 5 in The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be April 4, 2016.

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and spots on the APHA Honor Roll in halter and Western pleasure. Over the course of his career, the stallion earned 272 halter points - including 83 grand champion titles and 220 performance points in six events.

In January 1979, Ratchett was retired to the breeding barn, where he founded a dynasty. The sire of 373 registered foals, Ratchett’s offspring or “Hittle Horses” as they were called, earned 5,354 halter points, more than 15,200 performance points, 31 world and national championships, and 27 reserve world and national champion titles. The stallion’s final foals were born in 2001, and Ratchett died in 2002.

The ten inductees were chosen from a large field of candidates by a eight-member Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Each inductee received a beautiful bronze statue created by sculptor Clay Gant of Cowboy Bronze in Cross Timbers, Missouri.

Each bronze is painted in the likeness of the equine honorees or that of a special horse in the lives of the inductees. Thanks in part to the efforts of these ten inductees, the American Paint Horse Association and the Paint Horse breed has enjoyed more than 50 years of prominence as a leading breed.

Submitted by the American Paint Horse Association.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ March 24 - Hugoton High School boys’ baseball will host Liberal for a doubleheader. Both varsity and junior varsity will play.

Play begins at 4:00 p.m.

- Hugoton High School girls’ softball will host Southwestern Heights for a doubleheader. Both varsity and junior varsity will play. Play begins at 4:00 p.m. at the HHS Field.

March 25 - Good Friday - No school for USD 210 students.

- The Hugoton Hermes office will be closed for Good Friday.

- Moscow Recreation Commission will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the Moscow City Park, starting at 1:00 p.m. with children two years old and under. Three- and fouryear-olds will follow at 1:30 p.m., then kindergarten and first grade at 2:00 p.m., second and third grade at 2:30 p.m. and fourth and fifth at 3:00 p.m.

- Citizens State Bank will close at 2:00 p.m.

March 25 - 26 - Kiwanis Annual Auction at the Stevens County Fair Grounds starting at 10:00 am both days.

March 26 - Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Complex in Hugoton at 10:00 a.m. sharp!! Bring your Easter basket and don’t be late!

- Hugoton’s Assembly of God will present “Unstoppable” at 6:00 p.m. at their building,

138 S. Main.

- Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Moscow Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m.

- Dermot Community Supper 7:00 pm at the Dermot School.

March 27 - Moscow Baptist Choir presents Easter Cantata at Moscow Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.

- Hugoton’s Assembly of God will present “Unstoppable” at 10:45 a.m. After the Sunday morning service, there will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids.

March 28 - Deadline to submit your idea for the 2016 Stevens County Fair. Submit entries to the Sv. Co. Fair Association, PO Box 356, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or email to stvnfair@pld.com. Include your name and address.

March 30-31 - Leo’s Sharpening will be next to the fire station from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Look for the red caboose next to the fire station in Hugoton.

March 31 - The Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

April 1 - Leo’s Sharpening will be in Elkhart from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Look for the red caboose!

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

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

We will be open regular hours Monday, March 28

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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What’s Happening with Hugoton Students?

The Hermes will be CLOSED Friday, March 25

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 24, 2016) 2t

ECDC students hold up their handcrafted good luck signs.

Hugoton Elementary students wish the HHS Eagles good luck at State!

Two Board Members are needed to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Stevens County Hospital Board. If interested, please call Stevens County Clerk Pam Bensel at 620-544-2541 before April 4 to schedule an appointment with the Stevens County Commissioners.

Citizens State Bank will close early for

ECDC students line the sidewalk to wave at the HHS basketball players as they head to State.

Hugoton Elementary students LOVE the Eagles!

The staff of Hugoton Middle School wishes the Eagles luck.

Great Job at State Eagles and Lady Eagles!!

Friday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m.

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Hugoton Elementary recently accepted a Hypars inventory kit from Ronald and Wanda Limper. Shown above, it is a geometric building toy made of hyperbolic paraboloids.

Limpers donate to HES

Heritage Christian Academy students gather outside the school to wish the Lady Eagles

good luck as they head to the State basketball tournament.

View updated schedules, rosters & results for all HMS/HHS activities at http://www.gwackansas.org

You can also keep up with the HMS/HHS Eagles on Twitter @HugotonEagles And be sure to like

Ronald and Wanda Limper generously donated a HyPars inventory kit to the Hugoton Elementary School math program.

HyPars are a new geometric building toy made of hyperbolic paraboloids. The company is based out of Longmont, Co. and the toy itself is currently made in Washington state.

Mrs. Teresa Lewis, the teacher in charge of the student group, will be accepting the donation. For more information regarding HyPars, visit http://www.hypars.com.

Hugoton Middle School students cut loose on the dance floor.

“Hugoton USD 210” on Facebook!

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Hugoton Middle School girls show off their moves at the recent school dance.

No School Friday, March 25 or Monday, March 28 Have an “Egg-cellent” Easter!

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Coach of the Year Continued from page 1 petition. Even more impressive, the 2015-2016 season marked C.J.’s first as HHS’s head basketball coach!

Once at State, the Eagles faced three remarkably tough teams and ended up playing in the title game. That game marked the first title game appearance for the Hugoton Eagles in the school’s history.

The team ended up with a second place in the Class 4A Division II bracket.

C.J. is married to Kimberly and the couple has four children - Hailey, Colby, Jayden and Jayce. He has been the activities director at HHS since 2014.

Spring has sprung, and with it, the spring sports season. Hugoton High School’s golf team hit the links at Forewinds Golf Course last week to kick off the boys’ golf season with some practice. Team members are from left to right Natan Mendoza, Brock Crawford, Triston Stegman, Brennon Featherston, Eric Thomp-

son, Austin Stevenson, Austin Ford, Cody Mills and Koy Shields, along with Coach Rex Evans.

The team will start their season with a tournament at Liberal Thursday, April 7 and follow it up the next day at Lakin Friday, April 8. Good luck, fellas! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

LEO’S SHARPENING (620) 629-5499 “LOOK FOR THE RED CABOOSE” Next to the Fire Station

The Kansas BASS Nation (KBN) has been working with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

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An elderly Indian picture, painted by well known Hugoton artist Jenny Saunders on a china tile, was donated from her children to the Senior Center in her memory.

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(KDWPT) to place artificial fish attractors in local waters in an effort to improve fish habitat and increase angler success. KBN Conservation Director Jesse Jordan and KDWPT Fisheries program specialist David Breth, who oversee the program, set a goal to assemble and place 300 PVC and tubing structures called “Georgia Cubes” in 2015. They not only met that goal, but are currently working towards tripling that number. Threehundred additional cubes are already on the ground and will be placed in the coming months.

“Local B.A.S.S. clubs have been instrumental in this project, assembling the cubes from kits onsite, and then placing them using their own boats and GPS units,” Breth said. “They’ve been a great help.” In addition to the KBN, KDWPT has also received assistance from The Bass Federation and several local organizations throughout the state.

Not only have their efforts caught the attention of anglers, some of whom have al-

ready reported catching largemouth bass near the structures, but they’ve also garnered national recognition from The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI), of Berkley Fishing. March 5, Jordan accepted an award from BCI on behalf of KBN and their partnership with KDWPT. Modeled after a design originally implemented by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the cube-like structures are comprised of a four-foot-byfour-foot-by-three-foot PVC frame. This is woven with more than 50 feet of corrugated pipe, maximizing surface area for the growth of periphyton, a mix of algae, fungi and bacteria, which attracts invertebrates and small fish, which then draw bass and other predator species. Not only are the cubes cost-effective, but they last more than three times longer than natural brush piles; and based on their use in other states, attract as many fish as natural cover without affecting water quality.

Kansas licenses fees and federal funds from the Sport Fish Restoration Program have financed the components used to assemble the cubes, but Breth said that without the help of Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation affiliated clubs, the placement process would be much slower.

To date, cubes have been added to Milford, Wilson, Melvern, Perry, El Dorado, Tuttle Creek, and Horsethief reservoirs; as well as Butler, Clark, Pottawatomie No. 1, Pottawatomie No. 2, and Meade state fishing lakes.

They have also been placed in Yates Center’s South Owl and Eureka City lakes. Fisheries field staff will collect sonar and video images on how fish populations and species are using the cubes in relation to natural structures For information on how to locate these attractors, as well as access locations of natural structures, visit www.ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing,” then “Where to Fish in Kansas.”

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Stevens County Fitness Center Hwy 51 East 620-544-7852

Get fit together for Summer!

Joining the gym with a friend or partner is a great way to stay motivated and enjoy your workouts!

Workers place artificial fish attractors in local waters to improve fish habitat and improve the fishing experience for local anglers. The “Georgia Cubes” they are placing are PVC

frames woven with more than 50 feet of corrugated pipe, maximizing surface area for an algae-fungi-bacteria mixture that attracts fish.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth

HOURS 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday

PRICES (MONTHLY) SENIOR (60+) $25.00 SINGLE ADULT $35.00 FAMILY $55.00 Age limit for children 14-18 yrs.

What a beauty! This 1949 Oldsmobile purports to be one of the first luxury cars from General

Motors and is displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.

Many old vehicles are on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.

One of them is a 1949 Oldsmobile which was a six cylinder, series 76 deluxe. These cars were advertised to be one of the first luxury cars to come out of General Motors. The original price was marked at $350.00. This

vehicle was previously owned by Stanley Phillips.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Vance Thompson to report to the U.S. Air Force Academy Congressman Huelskamp was excited to make the phone call sharing good news with Hugoton’s Vance Thompson and his family – he had been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.

Thompson, son of Joe D. and Valerie Thompson, has accepted and will be reporting to the Academy June 30 following his graduation from Moscow High School.

He received his nomination from Congressman Huelskamp in November

following in-person interviews and evaluation from a board of Kansans.

Huelskamp said of Thompson’s achievement: “It will be a great honor to represent Kansas at the Air Force Academy. I’m very proud of Vance and am confident he’ll continue to impress us with his accomplishments at the Academy and beyond.”

Submitted by the office of Congressman Tim Huelskamp.

Congressman Tim Huelskamp and Vance Thompson take a moment for a picture during Military Academy Interview and Evaluation Day.

Josie James competes at USA State Gymnastics Josie James, daughter of Michael and Amy James competed in the USA State Gymnastics 2016 meet in Wichita at the Heskett Center on the WSU Campus. She is a member of the Flip Zone Gymnastics in Dodge City, in the Missouri Valley District.

Josie competed at level 6 with 44 other girls at that level.

This was KS JR Olympics and XCEL State championship meet.

Josie received a 9.1 in

vault and placed fourth; she received 8.975 on bars placing fourth; she earned 9.55 on beam for a first place finish; received 9.575 on floor for second. Josie scored place finish in all-around with 9.372. The Flip Zone Level 6 team, composed of three girls placed third for teams.

What a fantastic day for Josie! What a wonderful reward for all of her hard work and hours of practice and dedication.

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Moscow News

March 25 No School March 28 No School March 29 Baseball at home vs. Satanta at 4:00 p.m.

Jr. High track meet at South Gray at 2:00 p.m.

March 30 No School fifth-eighth Music contest here Extreme Challenge at SCCC

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Vance Thompson and Madison Owens

Owens and Thompson receive $1,000 scholarships from Pioneer Electric Madison Owens and Vance Thompson each received $1,000 scholarships from Pioneer Electric Cooperative at the annual meeting Saturday in Ulysses. These deserving students are both seniors at Moscow High School.

Madison is the daughter of Howard and Jennifer Owens.

She plans to attend Colby

Community College and pursue a degree in massage therapy. Her long term goal is to become a chiropractic doctor.

Vance is the son of Joe D. and Valerie Thompson and will be attending the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co. Congratulations to both of these talented young people.

Moscow Recreation Commission

Easter Egg Hunt

Josie participates in shoe collection drive Josie James is participating in a shoe collection drive to raise funds for the gymnastics program of Flip Zone Gymnastics, a training center for gymnasts in Dodge City.

The donated shoes will be through redistributed Funds2Orgs.com to developing nations such as Haiti, Central America and Africa. goal is to help The

impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses to help feed, clothe and house families.

You can donate gently worn, used or new shoes to the James home in Moscow at 207 Ransom or call 620544-3870 to have them picked up. The drive is until April 1.

City employees attend meetings at Wichita City Clerk Norma Najera and Dustin Phillips, who also works for the city, are in Wichita this week attending the Kansas Rural Water Association meetings. Many companies will be there to show their products for water and sewer treatments and other products. The meetings will be at the Convention Center. Norma will be attending meetings regarding the

city water. Dustin will be getting information for waste water certification.

Starts at

March 25 starting at 1:00 p.m. with children two and under.

Three- and four-year-olds will follow at 1:30 p.m., then kindergarten and first grades at 2:00 p.m., second and third grades at 2:30 p.m. and fourth and fifth grades at 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to bring your basket and have fun!!

Pioneer Manor March 31 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Moscow City Park Josie James shows her medals at the USA State Gymnastics 2016 meet at Wichita.

Moscow UMC hosts sunrise service The Moscow United Methodist Church will host a community Easter Sunday

Baptist Church Hunt eggs Friday presents Cantata Moscow Rec will host an Easter Egg Hunt this Friday, Saturday evening

will be at the

Mary McElwain Office Manager Licensed Specialist

Friday, March 25

Sunrise Service at the church at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will follow the service. Breakfast will extend until 10:00 a.m. so to include those attending the later service.

The Moscow Baptist Church will present the Easter Cantata "Christ Alone" directed by Estee Grubbs at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening March 26. Food and fellowship will follow the program.

Bridge Club meets at Senior Center

Judy Hickert hosted bridge Club at the Hugoton Senior Center Thursday, March 17. Donita Graham held the high score and Judy had low score. If you would like to play bridge or would like to learn, just contact the center.

Baptist Church hosts guests from Ellsworth Correctional Facility Sunday, April 10 the Moscow Baptist Church will host guests from the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Chaplain Dan Vallier will present an update on the work with prisoners. The Drama team from the prison will present skits and testimonials. A dinner will follow the service.

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Age Groups: 2 & Under: 1:00 p.m.

3 & 4: 1:30 p.m.

K & 1st: 2:00 p.m.

2nd & 3rd: 2:30 p.m.

4th & 5th: 3:00 p.m.

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Amendments to Water Use Regulations A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 4, 2016, to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to water use regulations. The hearing will be in the first floor meet-

ing room 124 of the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) building, 1320 Research Park Drive in Manhattan.

Individuals wishing to participate by teleconference may go to the Garden City Field Office, 2508 John Street in Garden City, or to the

Applications accepted for Specialty Crop Block Grants The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is accepting applications for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. The funds are in turn granted to projects and organizations that promote the competitiveness of specialty crops.

The purpose of the specialty crop program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” This opportunity supports the KDA’s mission of providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry in Kansas.

In 2015, Kansas received $319,420 for the grant program. Kansas is expected to receive approximately $284,000 in 2016.

Applications will be evaluated by a team of external reviewers. The team will rate proposals on their ability to successfully promote spe-

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Applications are due to KDA no later than 5:00 p.m.

May 16, 2016. For more information and to download the 2016 application, go to bit.ly/KDAspecialtycrop grant.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

groundwater Management District No. 4 office, 1175 S. Range Avenue in Colby, on the date and time of the public hearing.

Proposed amendments to water use regulations under consideration are: K.A.R. 521-6, K.A.R. 5-23-4, K.A.R. 523-4b and K.A.R. 5-24-2.

Individuals who have

questions about the meeting should contact the KDA Division of Water Resources at 785-564-6640 for more information.

Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.

Some of the first flowers to bloom in the spring are daffodils.

Spring is really here when these cheerful flowers make their appearance.

These daffodils seemed to have survived the freezing temperatures of last weekend,

and are still blooming beautifully on Adams Street.

OSU hosts Annual Crop Production Clinic OSU Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Goodwell will be hosting the seventeenth Annual Crop Production Clinic Tuesday, March 29. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and cinnamon rolls sponsored by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. First presentation begins at 9:00 a.m. with Dr. Tom Royer -

OSU, Sugarcane Aphids; Dr. Jason Warren - OSU, Multipurpose crops: AKA Cover Crops; Dr. Jonathan Aguilar - KSU, Irrigation Management; Dr. Brian Arnall - OSU, Starter Fertilizers in Sorghum; Dr. Saleh Taghvaeian - OSU, Corn and Sorghum Response to Different Irrigation Management Practices; and Dr. Tracy

Beedy - OSU, Inzen Herbicide Update.

There will be a catered lunch at noon sponsored by: Fontanelle Hybrids, Green Country Equipment, Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, and Hopkins Ag/Aim Agency Please Register for the meal by March 23 by calling 580-349-5440.

Saturday, March 26, 2016 Parsons Sports Complex (West of the 300 block of Washington)

STARTING TIME FOR HUNTS ~ AGES 0-3 at 10:00, 4-6 at 10:05 & 7- 9 at 10:10 ~ DON’T BE LATE!

Candy and Other Surprises will be Hidden in the Eggs!

SPONSORED BY: • Citizens State Bank • • White's Foodliner • • Hugoton Hermes • • Jet Drive Inn • • First National Bank of Hugoton • • Jeff Ramsey Insurance - Farm Bureau • • Twisted H Liquor • and the

Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and their Gold Members Jordan Air Inc. City of Hugoton

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Hugoton FFA members participate in the Kansas FFA Leader Lab gaining in-depth knowledge about Leadership. Pictured left to

right are Emma McClure, Megan Newlon, Ashlyn Schechter, Jeff Persinger, Hallie Wettstein, Kaleb Grubbs and Koy Shields.

Virginia recognizes Kansas concealed carry permits Virginia will continue to recognize Kansas concealed carry handgun permits, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said March 1.

Legislation signed into law Friday by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe continues the commonwealth’s practice of recognizing Kansas permits, effectively reversing a December decision by Virginia’s attorney general that would have revoked recognition of permits issued by Kansas and 24 other states.

Schmidt’s office received a letter today from the Virginia State Police Superintendant that confirms Kansas permits will continue to be recognized.

Soon after the December decision to revoke recognition of Kansas permits, Schmidt sent a letter to his Virginia counterpart objecting to the change. Schmidt welcomed the new legislation adopted last week in Richmond.

“With this change of course in Virginia, the situa-

tion for Kansas permit holders traveling in Virginia will remain unchanged,” Schmidt said. “Kansas permits will remain valid in Virginia as they have been since 2014.”

A total of 36 states in addition to Kansas currently recognize Kansas-issued permits. A copy of the Virginia State Police Superintendant’s letter is available at http://1.usa.gov/1QptZZU. Submitted by the Kansas Office of the Attorney General.

Hugoton Area Camera Club plans road trip The The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday evening March 17 at the Hugoton Senior Center. The meeting was called to order by president Judy Hickert. Lowell showed pictures he is entering in "Images of Aging" photo contest sponsored by The Landon Center on Aging and is open to all photographers.

Members were reminded of the Pioneer Communications photo contest.

A discussion was held about attending the Grand Opening Celebration of the Dust Bowl House exhibit at the museum in Boise City, Ok., Thursday, April 14, the eighty-first anniversary of Black Sunday. The Senior Center and the Camera Club

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton “Brick House on the Prairie” taken by Lowell Stanley won first place at the Hugoton Area Camera Club this month. will co-sponsor the trip. Tickets will be available for a small charge for the Depression Supper and entertainment to begin at 6:00 p.m.

Election of officers was

“Bloom School” taken by Leann Aiken was the third place winner at the Hugoton Area Camera Club.

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“Stone Ruins” taken by Susan Willis won second place at the Hugoton Area Camera Club Thursday, March 17.

THANK YOU!!!

The Stevens County Library and libraries across Kansas would like to thank everyone for all your support and advocacy efforts over the past two weeks. Every legislator and all members of the Committee on Taxation stated that they received hundreds of emails and calls from their constituents. You definitely made a difference!

Due to your efforts, HB 2719 was amended to remove libraries and library systems completely. That is wonderful news for Southwest Kansas Library System, the Stevens County Library, and a major victory for all Kansas libraries.

Now is a great time to reach out to your legislators and those on the committee to thank them for listening and for their support. Please do so when you have the chance.

LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Stevens County Library accepts applications from citizens interested in serving on the Stevens County Library Board on a continuous basis, whether or not there is a current opening. Applications are kept on file for a period of one year from date of receipt and are considered each time

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a position becomes available.

Applicants may be contacted to discuss the responsibilities of the position and interest in serving. The Stevens County Commissioners affirm appointments based on the recommendation of the current Stevens County Library Board. To apply: 1.

Contact the Stevens County Library Director at library@stevenscounty library.com or 620-544 2301 or 2. Stop by the Stevens County Library at 500 Monroe, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or 3. Download application form from our Web site at www.stevenscountylibrary. com 4. Mail or deliver completed application in person to the Stevens County Library Director.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT April is the month for photography. Letters have gone out to previous participants.

We would like to add to our numbers! If you would like to be included in the Photography Exhibit this year, contact Eunice at the library.

CIRCLE TIME REMINDER There will be no Circle Time the first week of April.

held with Judy Hickert, president, Clyde Lighty, vice-president, and Susan Willis, secretary. Dues were collected.

Photos of abandoned houses were judged. Members brought 17 photos and also told about their pictures.

Lowell Stanley's picture, "Brick House on the Prairie" took first place. Second place was "Stone Ruins" by Susan Willis and third place was the "Bloom School" by Leann Aiken.

The photo display at the Stevens County Library will be during April. If you would like to show photos there, take them to the Stevens County Library March 29-30.

We have a sign up sheet for anyone who would like to attend the Hawiian Senior Citizen Prom in Ulysses April 2.

The Junior Leadership is sponsoring this dance along with Bingo and prizes. It is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please call the Center if you would like to go.

We have another day trip planned to Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Ok. Thursday, April 14, 2016, the van will leave the senior center at 2:00 p.m. and arrive at 3:30 p.m. to tour the museum. At 6:00 p.m. we will enjoy a depression supper with entertainment following.

This event is in celebration of their new exhibit of the Dust Bowl House and the eightyfirst anniversary of Black Sunday. Please call the Senior

P lease Adopt Me! Myrashia is an imaginative and smart young lady.

She enjoys singing, dancing and watching movies. Her favorite types of movies are comedies. Myrashia is very organized and likes helping others. She is doing well in school and says her favorite class is language arts.

Myrashia has aspirations of becoming a pediatrician someday. She deserves a family that is able to provide her with positive feedback and unconditional love. To learn more about adoption

Center to have your name added to the list.

Wednesdays from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., please join us at the Senior Center to either paint or participate in the new adult coloring group. Please bring your own supplies.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620227-2244.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matdisability, health ters, insurance, housing, etc.,

Myrashia, age 13 visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430.

Myrashia’s case number is CH-5917.

Join Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees.

Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2016 and receive ten free white flowering dogwood trees.

“White flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage, and red berries that attract songbirds during winter.”

The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

With planting instructions included, the trees will be shipped at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31. The six- to 12-

inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to “Arbor Day,” the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, and “The Tree Book,” which contains information about tree planting and care.

To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution by March 31, 2016 to the following address: Ten Free Dogwood Trees Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City, Ne. 68410 You can also join online at arborday.org/march.

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Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett

Dermot supper is Saturday at 7:00 The monthly Dermot potluck supper will be Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring one or two of your favorite foods to share with others and enjoy visiting

with friends and community members. Linda Milburn will be hosting. The next supper is scheduled tentatively for April 30. Come join the fun!

Brandy and Sean Stewart travel to Phi Phi Island, Thailand for spring break.

Harvey and Traci Taylor, with their daughter Dora Olivares and her four children, Nia, Taylor, David and Sopie, taking in some of the many sites in the Seattle area. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

Rolla seniors travel to sunny California for senior trip

The Rolla Senior Class of 2016 traveled during spring break to sunny California, Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Monica to be more precise. They left Rolla about 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Eleven seniors and their four brave sponsors, Stacy and Shelli Burrows and Andy and Sherry Pinkley, traveled all night to Denver, Co. for their early Sunday morning flight to Los Angeles.

The first stop of the trip was Six Flags. Although the sunny weather didn’t start the first day, it didn’t put a damper on the enthusiasm of the students.

Monday, a tour of museums was in order. The group went to the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum and the Guinness World Book of Records museum, as well as a wax museum. The kids enjoyed taking “selfies” with the wax figures and seeing all the sights. The Hollywood Walk of Fame was another place to visit during the week.

Tuesday, the group headed to the Staples Arena to their suite to watch the LA Lakers battle the Sacramento Kings. Sadly, the Lakers team is not the best this year and they fell to the Kings but the group enjoyed all the amenities the suite had to offer, even catching a glimpse of Kylie Jenner and friends at the game.

Wednesday was the warmest day of the week and Universal Studios was on the agenda for the day. Lots of roller coasters and ride simulations were taken and everyone had a grand time.

Thursday, Santa Monica beach and pier was the plan.

Although the water was

colder than expected, the kids enjoyed jumping in the ocean.

Friday, a trip to the zoo was the majority rule decision.

Saturday, March 19 was the beginning of the trip home. Some problems were to be had, as on all trips but all eleven students and four sponsors survived the experience and returned home in one piece, albeit maybe on a different schedule than originally planned. They arrived in Rolla Sunday morning, March 20 to the relief of everyone. If you see any of the seniors, ask them about their trip. It’s not one any of them will soon forget!

Seniors are ready for the Lakers game in matching t-shirts.

Standing left to right are NeNe Green, Joseph Mendez, Jessica Pinkley, Sarah Easterwood, Sheldon Wasson, Garry Norton and Chandler Burrows. Kneeling are Kyri Brummett, Panches Maravilla, Chance Toole and Dalton Dunivent. Photo courtesy of Kyri Brummett.

RHS seniors visit Universal Studios. Standing left to right are Joseph Mendez, Dalton Dunivent, Garry Norton, Sarah Easterwood, Chance Toole, Sheldon Wasson, Panches

Maravilla and Jessica Pinkley. Kneeling in front are Kyri Brummett, NeNe Green and Chandler Burrows. Photo courtesy of Stacy Burrows.

Kim, Jaxen, Jonas and Adam Mauk take a selfie at Vail, Co.

Travels of Rolla People Spring break is a great time for people to travel and the Rolla people traveled all over! The senior class went to California for some warmer weather, while Kim and Adam Mauk traveled to Vail for some skiing time with Adam’s family. Sam, Rachel, Daniel and Samantha Dunn traveled to Midwest City, Ok. for a family anniversary of Rachel’s sister. Harvey and Traci Taylor traveled to Seattle, Wa. to see their oldest daughter Dora Olivares and her family, running into cold,

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wet weather the whole time they were there. The weather did not stop the Taylors from seeing the sights and enjoying their grandchildren.

Becky, Aspen and Carissa Sohm traveled to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, Nv. during the break, meeting up with Becky’s sister Beth and her husband David Rim at the Grand Canyon. They also visited the Petrified Forest and Arches National Parks, as well as the Hoover Dam. Brandy and Sean Stewart traveled probably the farthest, flying to Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Some families stayed local, such as the Jeff Milburn family who traveled to Dodge City to see Rascal Flatts in concert and were blessed to take a photo with The Voice runner up Barrett Baber. All in all, spring break was a success no matter if you did something big or nothing at all.

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Aspen, Carissa and Becky Sohm pose in front of the Grand Canyon.

Ellie Easterwood and Harmony Hall pose with their hair donations in Tulsa, Ok. Photo courtesy of Toni Easterwood.

Ellie and Harmony donate hair Lots of changes were to be had for Ellie Easterwood and her eight year old cousin, Harmony Hall of Tulsa, Ok. Ellie, who has only had her hair trimmed over the years, decided this spring break to join her young cousin Harmony in donating their collective hair to Children

with Hair Loss or www. childrenwithhairloss.org.us.

Ellie donated 12 inches of her hair for this wonderful cause. It was the first time for both girls to donate and they look fantastic and have done such a kind thing for those who need a wig due to hair loss. Way to go!

Diana Milburn, with her daughter Nikki Scarnati and granddaughter McKenna Varner, proudly pose for a picture opportunity with Barrett Baber, The Voice runner up.

Rolla Beast Mode play Donkey Basketball Some spring breakers decided to go one step further. For Rolla Beast Mode, a newly formed basketball team, the group decided to play Donkey Basketball in Elkhart for a fundraiser for DIY 4H Club Thursday, March 17. The team, which consisted of Jamie Milburn, Carson Milburn, Luis Martinez, Nicki Clark, Cassie Thrall, Ty

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Dixon and Coleman Kirby, played hard and had a lot of laughs, even if they didn’t win. Everyone who attended the Donkey Basketball games had a great time with lots of laughs.

The Beast Mode in action at Elkhart, below.

Photo courtesy of Kim Clark.

Rolla Beast Mode Team, left to right are, Jamie Milburn, Carson Milburn, Luis Martinez, Nicki Clark, Cassie Thrall, Ty Dixon and Coleman Kirby.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 31, 2011 Michael Maestas, 25, was sentenced to the “Hard 25” after he was convicted for first degree murder, intentional and with premeditation. He had been charged with killing his mother, Lorenza Maestas, stabbing her multiple times.

Thursday, April 6, 2006 Heritage Christian Academy moved into their brand new building this weekend. Previously the school was conducted in rooms provided by the Hugoton Assembly of God. Thursday, April 10, 1986 Charles Schroeder and Clyde Hagman are some of the participants of the Mid America Tractor and Antique Show scheduled for this week in Hugoton.

Thursday, April 15, 1976 Hugoton finally has a Pizza Hut to enjoy. It is located east of the Flamingo Motel. The Hut

seats 48 customers and opened for business last Thursday.

Wayne Harrison set a new record at the Senior Boys’ All Events during the Twelfth Annual State Junior Bowling Tournament at Topeka February 29 through March 28, 1976.

Thursday, April 7, 1966 The following young men from Hugoton were ordered to report March 30 to Local Board 76 for forwarding to the Armed Forces Examining Station in Kansas City, Mo. for pre-induction examinations: John E. Kossuth, Bill Robison, Ben Hardesty, Billy R. Cantrell and Rolla’s James L. Smith. Those going for induction April 4 are James Edward Livingston and Raymond Earl Dunlap of Hugoton.

April 6, 1961 Mrs. B.E. Nordling reported that in 1918, Meadow announced they would change their name to that of the grain which was received in the greatest amount at the elevator that year. Feterita grain won the honors and the namesake.

Thursday, April 12, 1956 Six local employees of Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company were honored for years of employment at the annual meeting in Kansas City. Those honored included Virgil R. Cryer, 25 years; Omar Michaux, 15 years; and W.R. Newton, Bill Peterson, Harding Nix and T.W.Johnson, all ten years.

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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City KS FILING TAXES JUST GOT (A LITTLE BIT) EASIER Now that it’s March, your annual tax filing deadline is fast approaching. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of the documents you need to file your federal income tax return is your Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA1099/1042S).

Your Social Security benefits may be taxable. This includes monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. About one-third of people receiving Social Security benefits must pay taxes on some of these benefits, depending on the amount of their taxable income. This usually happens if you have other substantial income — such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends, and other taxable income that must be reported on your tax return — in addition to your Social Security benefits. You will never have to pay taxes on more than 85 percent of your Social Security benefits, based on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules.

To find out if you must pay taxes on your benefits, you will need your Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099/1042S).

You should automatically receive it in the mail each January. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security in the previous year so you know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. The benefit statement is not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as SSI payments are not taxable.

Whether you file your taxes early or wait until the deadline, Social Security makes it easy to obtain a replacement benefit statement if you didn’t receive one or misplaced it. You can get an instant replacement easily by using your secure online my Social Security account. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one in minutes. Follow the link below to the my Social Security page, and select “Sign In or Create an Account.” Once you are logged in, select the

Hugoton Spring is here, and seems to have ‘sprung’ a bit early this year. Hopefully everyone remembered to cover outdoor plants and trees during the recent freeze we had, and hopefully the cold weather is gone for good…until next winter anyway.

With spring comes exciting activities and sports. HHS Boys’ Baseball and Girls’ Softball kick off with their first games this week! Both teams play at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday. Girls will play Southwestern Heights, and boys play Liberal. Come out and support our teams... GO EAGLES!!

The Hugoton Chamber, Economic Development and Farm Bureau hosted the Second Legislative Update Saturday at the Stevens County Library. Senator Larry Powell, Representative Stephen Alford, and John Doll attended. Turnout was light, but this is figured due to Spring Break. Next Legisla-

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tive Update will be April 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. The Chamber would love to see a better turnout, so spread the word. The Legislators are there to answer your personal questions.

Come and make your voice heard, and keep up to date on current issues affecting you - and our community.

Don’t miss the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Lions Club and Hugoton Recreation Commission.

Sponsored by The Hugoton Chamber, and their Gold members, Citizens State Bank, First National Bank, White’s Foodliner, The Hugoton Hermes, Jeff RamseyFarm Bureau, Jet Drive-In, and Twisted H Liquor this Saturday, March 26, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Parsons Sports Complex.

The 2016 Annual Chamber Awards Banquet is set for April 9 at 6:00 p.m. We will be awarding our Citizen of

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“Replacement Documents” tab to obtain your replacement 1099 or 1042S benefit statement. You can also use your personal my Social Security account to keep track of your earnings each year, manage your benefits, and more.

You can also obtain a replacement benefit statement by calling us at 1-800-7721213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or by contacting your local Social Security Office. If you live outside of the United States, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

But by going online you can print your replacement benefit statement immediately and not have to wait to receive it in the mail.

With a my Social Security account, gathering your Social Security information for tax season has never been easier. Open your own personal my Social Security account today at www.social security.gov/myaccount.

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the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Business of the Year and New Business of the Year nominees at the Banquet.

Dinner will be catered by Leslee Hoggatt, and Jazz entertainment is provided by Russell Mower. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Chamber today at 544-4305.

The Chamber has new members! Best WesternStevens County Inn and Importaciones Valles have joined us. The Hugoton Chamber thanks these new members, as well as all of our current members for their investment in Stevens County!

Remember, the Chamber offers Gift Certificates! Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Incentives…Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy, making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate today! These certificates can be written for any amount, and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses.

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FIRST TRAIN RIDE. Members of Mrs. Jake Chilcott’s troop of cub scouts are pictured just before they boarded the local Santa Fe train and rode it to Moscow for their first train ride.

Members of the train crew took the boys up in the cab and gave them a short ride up the track and back. They also gave the cubs some souvenirs of their first ride. Left to right are Rod-

DCF announces new feature for cards Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Phyllis Gilmore is pleased to announce a new measure that will help cash, food and child care assistance clients when they discover their Kansas Benefits Card is lost or stolen. Currently, when a client’s card is missing, the card must be permanently deactivated and he/she has to wait for a replacement card to arrive in the mail. Beginning April 4, the client can simply suspend the card (temporarily deactivate it), while the individual searches for the card. If the card is found, the client can call the EBT Customer Service Center and unsuspend the card.

“We’re excited about this new feature available to our clients,” Secretary Gilmore said. “This option is expected to result in fewer card replacements, better card security and improved benefit access.”

During the current Administration, DCF has taken several steps to reduce fraudulent use of benefits cards. In 2013, the Kansas Benefits Card was redesigned with added language about prohibited uses. It also began to be issued through the mail, instead of provided at our DCF service centers.

In 2011, the card replacement rate was more than 3 percent (6,632 replacements).

To date, we’ve experienced a nearly 40 percent reduction in the card replacement rate.

Employment-focused statutes enacted in the Kansas Hope, Opportunity and Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Act, that was signed into law April 16, 2015, are being enhanced this legislative session. This year’s additions to the HOPE Act include a provision to monitor excessive benefits card replacements and a provision to refer clients to the agency’s fraud investigation unit after the fifth request for a replacement card in a 12-month period.

The latest version of the HOPE Act has not yet passed.

DCF’s Anti-fraud Unit has investigated 1,421 cases this fiscal year, as of February 29, 2016. The value of judgments obtained is $1.3 million, with programs savings of $421,599.

Submitted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

ney Langley, Tommie Gregg, Conner Sorensen, Raymond Johnson, Raymond Dunlap, Gary Langley, Larry Mantzke, Jimmie Chilcott and Larry Cox. The men on the right are Harvey Langley and Frank Greene, cubmaster. Taken from the April 12, 1951 edition of the Hugoton Hermes.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY S. WILSON, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR08 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Donald Wilson, Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey S. Wilson, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of

court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all property or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of his death which is remaining in the estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Donald Wilson, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 10, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CASE NO. 16-CV-6 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez To Change His/Her Name to: Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 60 NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that

Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez, filed a Petition in the above court on the 3rd day of March, 2016, requesting a judgment and order changing his/her name from Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez to Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Knox.

The Petition will be heard in Stevens County District Court, 200 E. Sixth, Hugoton, Kansas, on the 27th day of April, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.

If you have any objection to the requested name change, you are required to file a responsive pleading on or before April 19, 2016 in this court or appear at the hearing and object to the requested name change. If you fail to act, judgment and order will be entered upon the Petition as requested by Petitioner. /s/Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez Petitioner, Pro Se Nazareth Del-Elizabeth Martinez 1106 S. Jefferson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Wed., Mar. 30. ‘16 11:00 AM CT Location: 1834 Road 22 Moscow, KS 67952 Directions: From Moscow, KS; Go S. on Rd 20 (Moscow, Hooker Rd) 3.5 mi to Road V, then E. 2 mi to Rd 22, then S. 1.5 mi to auction site. TRACTORSSPRAYER: ‘10 JD 9230 4x4 Tractor, 18sp trans 4 remotes, PTO, 620/70R46 steel dls, 3026 hrs; ‘98 JD 9200 4x4 Tractor, QR trans, 4 remotes, PTO, 3pt, QH, 480/80R46 steel dls 6545 hrs; ‘06 Agco 4650 Spra-Coupe, 4 cyl dsl, 80’ bm, 425g poly tank, Raven guidance, 834 hrs. MACH. & EQUIP: 52’ SF 9x6 sweep plow, Mod. 3392-52, pickers, NH3 setup; 30’ Orth. 12R Strip-till bar on Orth. Combo Caddy, NH3 setup, 2-500g Demco poly tanks for liq; 19’ SF Mod. 4212 coulter chsl w/rear crumbler attach; 32’ SF Mod. 7232 soil crumbler, hyd fold, PT; 33’ JD 1610 chisel plow, NH3 setup w/ Quinstar pkrs; ‘91 JD 1293 CH, poly snouts, hyd reel; ‘89 JD 853A row CH; Friesen 220 bulk seed tender w/Honda gas eng; Schaben 1000g nurse trlr w/fr. shuttle space, triple ax, Honda transfer pump; Kinze Mod. 840 gr. cart; Killbros Mod. 1200 gr. cart; 40’ folding tool bar w/16 shanks & shovels, 3pt; 40’ CB sprngth harr; 20’ Hamby 4x4 triple bar, 3pt; 40’ CB Hoe drill, 10” spac; 10’ Eversman land plane; Blu-Jet track filler; 20’ Dammer Diker w/9 straight shanks, 3pt; 30’ Imp trlr; 30’ Mach. carrier. GRAIN TRK, RV & GRAIN TRLR: ‘74 GMC 6500 tand. gr. trk, 427 V8, 5+2sp, 22’ all steel bed, RO tarp; ‘05 35’ Winnebago mtr home, 3 slide outs, Onan gen, 8.1 L gas eng, Allison trans., 16K mi; 38’ MCM steel hppr gr. trlr, Shur- Lok RO tarp; ‘44 Mack fire trk.

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Sale For: KMS Farms Contact Kevin Slemp - 620-544-9347

Steve Higgs Auctioneer/REALTOR® 620-353-0066 Auctioneers Note: Not a lot of small items, be on time. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material See photos & sale bill at www.higgsauction.com

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Child Death Review Board reminds Kansans to keep dangerous substances away from children In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Child Death Review Board reminded parents and caregivers of the dangers of

poison and the importance of keeping children away from poisonous items.

“Many accidents can be prevented by taking some common-sense steps to make sure dangerous substances are out

of the reach of children,” Schmidt said. “I encourage all Kansans to take stock this week and make sure these substances are stored safely.”

Small children are not the only victims of poisoning.

Vehicles rely on many components working harmoniously to function at optimal capacity.

Any number of systems can go wrong, and oftentimes the first indication that something has gone awry is an illuminated dashboard signal.

One such signal is the “check engine” light. Many drivers have little idea what to do when this indicator lights up, and this light can cause some anxiety. According to Consumer Reports, a check engine light turning on does not usually require immediate action.

However, it does mean that you should make an appointment to have the vehicle inspected for potential problems.

Check engine lights are part of a car’s onboard diagnostics.

The light turning on may indicate something minor, such as a loose fuel cap, or something more serious like a misfiring engine. When the light turns on, drivers wondering why may want to see if the answer is related to one of the following issues.

1. Loose gas cap: Fuel va-

pors can leak out and air can get in when the fuel cap isn’t secured correctly. This can compromise the fuel system and make the check engine light come on. Take off the cap and then reseal it to see if that alleviates the problem. Cracked caps will need to be replaced.

2. Dirty oxygen sensor: A faulty or clogged sensor may not provide the right information about unburned oxygen from the vehicle’s exhaust. This sensor monitors how much fuel is burned. Compromised data can cause a decrease in fuel efficiency. Some do-it-yourselfers can replace an oxygen sensor on their own, but those who can’t should have the issue addressed immediately by a professional.

3. Too much speed or load: Towing a trailer or another heavy item may put strain on the vehicle and cause the light to come on because of loss of power. Lightening the load and reducing speed can help fix the problem. Always consult with the owner’s manual to determine the towing capacity of

your vehicle.

4. Short or faulty code: Computers aren’t always fool-proof, and sometimes an electrical short or another similar problem can cause a light to come on. Bring the vehicle to an automotive supply store. Such stores typically have diagnostics tools that can be hooked into the car’s computer and provide a more detailed understanding of what is triggering the check engine indicator.

In many cases, a steady check engine light is not a serious concern. However, when such a light comes on, drivers should try to find out why as soon as possible.

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Youth and teens have the potential to use prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and other chemicals in their home in ways that are dangerous and life threatening.

“While most accidental poisonings happen to children under the age of six, there is also a growing number of poisonings from intentional ingestion in older children and adolescents,” said Sara Hortenstine, executive director of the Child Death Review Board.

“Being mindful of the products in your home and the dangers they can pose to children of all ages is very important. Take inventory of medications and chemicals in your home that are accessible and make sure to follow the storage recommendations.

“Parents and caregivers should keep all medications, personal care products, household cleaning products, and other potentially harmful chemicals in their original containers, in places that cannot be accessed by the children or youth in their home. Remem-

ber that no container or storage method is 100 percent childproof. Talk to your children about the dangers of the items in your home and use proper supervision at all times.”

Most poisoning events take place at home. However, incidents have occurred where children visiting grandparents were poisoned after ingesting their grandparent’s medication, which was not properly stored before the visit. Unused medications should be properly disposed to prevent accidental ingestion or intentional misuse. Medicines can be dropped off at many law enforcement centers year-round for proper disposal. Additionally, National Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled next month Saturday, April 30. Unused medications will be accepted on that date for disposal at many special drop-off sites throughout the state. A list of drop-off locations will be available on the Attorney General’s Web site, www.ag.ks.gov, prior to the event.

The following tips can help prevent poisoning: • Provide supervision to children at all times.

• Do not assume a child cannot open a medicine bottle.

Many medications resemble candy and children will mistake them as such. Store all medications in locked cabinets out of the reach of children.

• Store all household cleaning products and outdoor chemicals, such as lawn/garden sprays, bug sprays, gasoline, etc., in a child-proof cabinet or shed.

• Do not smoke in the same room with a child.

• Teach children the importance of not consuming unknown items.

If you discover your child has ingested a harmful product, call the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to be connected to a poison control center in your area or call 911.

Submitted by Office of the Attorney General, Derek Schmidt.

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

1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch.

3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Servers & Bartenders. Pick up applications at LB’s Bar & Grill, 617 S. Monroe in Hugoton.

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Come by 838 East 11th in Hugoton to fill out an application.

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DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE NEEDED Pay based on experience. CDL required.

Call 620-544-4050 to apply.

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Check out the Classifieds online at hugotonhermes.com/classifieds CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare

Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.

Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

HELP WANTED

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EOE employer.

Truck Driver Wanted

DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH CATTLE? Hiring a full time Cattle Doctor, primary responsibility is toward the health of our herd, humane treatment of our animals and a desire to work. Cattle handling experience not required. JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders desires a positive and productive workforce. Well maintained facilities and equipment, plus a Safety First culture support our success. We offer competitive wages and full benefits. Current driver’s license required.

Contact: Travis Austin @ 620-290-4445, e-mail travis.austin@jbssa.com, apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, Ks., between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or apply online at: www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers.

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FOR SALE: Gayle’s Farm Fresh Eggs

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GARAGE SALES

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YARD SALE: Friday, March 25, 4:00 p.m., 1036 S. Polk St., Women’s, Men’s Clothes and Shoes, Home Decor, Girls’ 1218 Months Clothes, Baby Boys’ Clothes, Toys and More!!!

--------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, 9:00 a.m. - ??? Both Days, 718 S. Adams, Lots of Merchandise - New & Used Items Added --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 616 E. Sixth, Teen, Misses’ and Women’s Clothes, Young Men’s Clothing, Books, Prom Dresses, Miscellaneous --------------YARD SALE: Saturday, March 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 715 S. Van Buren, Back & Front Area, Household Items, Clothing, All Proceeds Benefit Peace House Ministries.

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Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

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1103 S. Jefferson St. - $70,000 - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.

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202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000

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--------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailer, uptown, partially furnished, inside recently remodeled. 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033.

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500

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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU The family of Rosalie Tucker would like to thank all of our family and friends for all the food, flowers, thoughts and prayers.

Royce Tucker Bill & Tarcy Betsworth

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 17, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY S. WILSON, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR08 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

Will be closed Friday, March 25 for the Easter holiday.

The newspaper will be open regular business hours Monday, March 28 with the deadline for ads

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

One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 544-2653.

and news still being Monday, March 28 at 5:00 p.m.

NEW LISTING - $128,000 - 502 S. Wildcat Ct.- This nice home is just the right size and price for a family to grow into, or for those wanting to downsize. Big back yard and oversized garage all on a quiet cul-desac. New exterior paint and modern color scheme inside. This home is ready to move right in. The garage with workshop area has its own central heat unit.

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. West(tfc3) ern, 620-626-6763.

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-------------FOR RENT: 4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms. In the country. Call 620-5442653.

(2c12) -------------FOR RENT: 2.5 bedroom house, partially furnished, 544-8202 or 428-5033.

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625 Road N - $125,000- Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently.

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408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000

WESTERN, COIN, ANTIQUE AUCTION: Saturday, April 2, City Hall in Elkhart, Ks. See Web for list: kscbnews.net.

Auctioneer Jim Cunningham. Call 620-360-0249 if you have items to sell.

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HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/1 bath, 544-2653. (2c12) --------------ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available.

Call Wade at 620-282-6017.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2 beautiful size 16 prom dresses. 1 Navy, 1 Purple. Call 620-598-2232. (tfc) ---------------

Thursday, March 24, 2016

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Donald Wilson, Administrator of the estate of Jeffrey S. Wilson, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of

court costs; and also praying that the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all property or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of his death which is remaining in the estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Donald Wilson, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333

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Local Masons attend Grand Communication; enjoy seeing and making history Members of Hugoton Lodge #406 attended the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Master Thomas Gillespie, Jr. and past masters Harry Bartel, David Eckert and brother Takoda Eckert enjoyed several historical events beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning with a Grand Masters ceremonial opening and special 3rd Degree conferral. Later that morning at 11:00 a.m. the brothers participated in the 150 year Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony commemorating the 1866 laying of the

cornerstone at the Kansas Capitol Statehouse. This historical event was a joint ceremony with the Grand Lodge of Kansas Aceint Free and Accepted Masons and the Prince Hall Lodge of Kansas.

During the formal opening of the 160 Grand Communication the George Washington Inaugural Bible was displayed along with the Gutenberg Bible from the Kansas Grand Lodge Library/Museum in Topeka. The Day having been proclaimed Kansas Masons Day by Governor Brownback, the entire experience was one

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to be remembered.

David Eckert as a trustee on the Board of the Kansas Masonic Foundation was in attendance for the celebration of the fiftieth year anniversary of the Foundation, which is the philanthropic part of Kansas Masons. Kansas Masons have, through the Foundation, contributed over $25 million to KU Cancer Research Institute and helped KU reach National Cancer Institute designation and are striving through their work to assist in NCI Treatment Outreach designation. The Foundation has sponsored over 200 youth to participate in the Kansas Masonic All State Marching Band participating in the Kansas East/West Shrine Bowl game with university level instruction and learning experience each year. Kansas Masons, in conjunction with the Foundation, have awarded more than $5 million in University and Technical college scholarships and with the fiftieth anniversary celebration have announced an additional $20 million campaign in new programming to support Kansas universities and communities.

This was truly an exciting event. The only mar to the event was the frail health of Brother and former Senator Bob Dole, who is the chairperson of this campaign. He was scheduled to attend the event and address those in attendance and early participants in a private dinner. However, he wrote a compelling and striving letter that was read in his absence. It thanked those who had already committed to supporting the "Building Kansas" campaign to raise the $20 million to endow these programs. This leadership has already raised $8 million of the $20 million needed. With

Countless Masons gather together at the Kansas Statehouse to rededicate the cornerthe Masons' continued work and support, Mr. Dole was sure they would complete and exceed the goal! This campaign is important to citizens all across Kansas, young and old.

The new programs the campaign will endow will benefit over 50,000 children and their families to fight illiteracy through Emporia State Uni-

TWO BIG DAYS Friday, March 25, 2016 Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m.

1971 Chevy C50, 2,200 actual miles 2000 Ford Crown Vic Police Intercepter 2001 Ford 450 Utility Body 2010 Chevy Impala Police Intercepter Short Double Diamond Toolbar Pull Behind Blade 150+ Tee Posts JD Lawn Mower Snapper Lawn Mower

Garden Decoration Wagon Large Metal Bolt Bin Antique Tools Tools Cloth Line Faucet, Freeze Proof Garden Hose Holder Windmill Lawn Ornament Electric Hedge Trimmer Lawn Edger

Toro String Trimmer Bird Feeders Bird Bath Iron Wheels Cow Yokes Saw Horses Several Tool Boxes Full of Tools Shop Vice - New Ladders

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY & FRIDAY UNTIL SALE TIME Disposal Fee On Unsold Tires - Will Sell In Arena At Auctioneers’ Discretion

Saturday, March 26, 2016 Sale Starts At 10:00 a.m., Two Auction Rings start at 11:00 a.m.

Bedroom Set Red Fiesta Dishes Coke Items Pepsi Items China Piano Collection China Doll Collection Pocket Knife Collection Glass Bowls Marbles Western Belt Buckle Collection Chicken Plates JD Toy Tractors High Chair Microwave Oven

Ike Dollars V Nickels Indian Head Pennies Crocks Cuff Links Colored Glass Records (45 rpm) Comics Beer Steins Brass Items Kerosene Lamps Antique Vases Coffee Table Indian Pottery

Chest of Drawers Jewelry Tie Tacks Antique Furniture Piano Silverware Toy Banks Cedar Chest Kitchen Pans Clocks Wine Glasses Bell Collection Tables File Cabinets

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY & FRIDAY All announcements day of sale take precedence.

All items must be out of buildings Saturday night.

All items must be off of grounds by April 10 All items sold “as is” unless otherwise stated.

MANY MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE TIME! Auctioneers - Area Auctioneers Clerks - Canny Team and Kiwanis 544-4202 or 544-8985 • Lunch Will Be Served Friday and Saturday by 4-H •

thermore, the Kansas Masonic Foundation assists local lodges with completing their obligations to assist distressed worthy Brethren, their widows and orphans.

This session was also the celebration of 120 years of service with the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita.

Submitted by David Eckert.

might just take the cake this season.

“Notes From Nancy”

49 Annual Kiwanis

Stevens County Fairgrounds, Hugoton

versity, benefit the fight against cancer and assist in its early diagnosis with the University of Kansas and the Midwest Cancer Alliance. It will also benefit the hearing and speech impaired through Fort Hays State University, and assist Veterans, young entrepreneurs and the Kansas Pride program through Kansas State University. Fur-

Beautiful blooming trees can be seen all around town, but these beauties along Main Street

th

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

stone 150 years after its initial laying in 1866.

Photo courtesy of the Kansas Grand Lodge.

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Easter Egg Safety It’s the time of year for coloring and hiding eggs, in fact, Americans are expected to purchase about 180 million eggs to dye for Easter. There are some important food safety issues you need to keep in mind about buying, storing and using eggs.

Your eggs should be kept in the egg carton you bought them in. Keeping eggs in the carton protects them and helps to prevent them from picking up odors from other things in the refrigerator. The carton with the eggs should be kept in the refrigerator on one of the shelves. Do not store eggs in the door of the refrigerator. The refrigerator door is opened and closed many times each day. This can cause the temperature of the eggs to go up and down, and reduce their quality.

If you are dyeing eggs for your Easter basket, you have two options: you could blow out the yolk and whites of the eggs so the Easter eggs can be displayed longer, or you can hard-cook the eggs before dyeing them. Either way, you should wash your hands and working area thoroughly and at every step, including preparing the eggs, cooling, and dyeing. Refrigerate hardcooked eggs if you don’t color them immediately after cooking and cooling. Color only uncracked eggs. If any eggs crack during dyeing or while on display, discard them.

If you hide cooked eggs, avoid areas where they might come into contact with dirt, pets, wild animals, birds, reptiles, insects or lawn chemicals. Discard and do not eat any hard-cooked eggs that are kept out of refrigeration for more than two hours.

Hard-cooked eggs spoil faster than fresh eggs, so make sure you refrigerate hard-cooked eggs within two hours, and use them within one week.

How can I tell if my eggs

have spoiled?

The faster you use your eggs, the less time any potential bacteria will have to multiply. However, when properly handled and stored, eggs rarely spoil. Instead, as an egg ages, the white becomes thinner, the yolk becomes flatter and the yolk membrane weakens. Although these changes may affect appearance, they don’t indicate spoilage, and don’t have any great effect on the nutritional quality of the egg or its functions in recipes. Rather than spoiling, if you keep eggs long enough, they’re more likely to simply dry up - especially if they’re stored in a moisturerobbing, frost-free refrigerator.

But, like all natural organic matter, eggs can eventually spoil through the action of spoilage organisms.

Although they’re unpleasant, spoilage organisms don’t cause foodborne illness. The bacteria that do cause illness,

Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Bacillus, may be found on egg shell surfaces, because all these species can tolerate dry conditions. As the egg ages, though, these bacteria decline and are replaced by spoilage bacteria, such as coliform and Flavobacterium, but the most common are several types of Pseudomonas. Pseudomonas can grow at temperatures just above refrigeration and below room temperatures, and, if they’re present in large numbers, may give eggs a sour or fruity odor and a blue-green coloring.

Discard any eggs with shells - or, for hard-cooked eggs, any egg white surfaces that don’t look or feel clean, normally colored and dry. A slimy feel can indicate bacterial growth, and, regardless of egg color, powdery spots that come off on your hand may indicate mold.

Annie has experienced 1,100 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Nicely done Annie!