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Hugoton City Council confirms city official appointments The Hugoton City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, May 6, 2019 at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and Councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter. Also present were City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, EcoDirector Jan Leonard, Rotary’s Brad Niehues and American Implement’s Gabriel Baeza and Matt Rome.
Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided. The council approved the minutes of April 8, 2019. They also approved the Municipal Judge’s report for April. City Inspector Josh Grubbs reported that Casey’s is now open for business. He also informed the council of demolitions at 212 W. Fifth and 931 S. Monroe by the city crew. EcoDevo Director Jan Leonard reported EcoDevo had approved a cost matching grant for Brian’s Auto for a new muffler exhaust machine. The council approved the motion to pay for the grant. Leonard informed the council about the plans for the Community Paint Project
Councilman Shannon Crawford is re-elected “President of the Council” by unanimous vote at Hugoton City Council.
which will take place on Fifth and Main Street Saturday on the north side of Hi-Plains Lumber. Seaboard will have burgers and hotdogs available. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The director also reported his progress of getting the Community Movie Theater back in business. He is getting bids for the equipment before he applies for grants. He is planning to apply at the Stevens County Foundation, Parson Trust and other grants. The council voted to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license application for Carter’s Thrifty King. The council had advertised for bids for the old police station and they received only one bid. They accepted the bid which was from Austin Nordyke for $2,200.00. Bids were opened for the skid steer. The city received bids from White Star Machinery and American Implement. They voted to accept the bid from American Implement for $8,500.00. Shannon Councilman Crawford was re-elected “President of the Council” by unanimous vote by the councilmen. See CITY COUNCIL page 3
Tips for staying safe during severe weather It’s severe weather season. As many people in this part of the country are aware, strong thunderstorms and even tornadoes can strike quickly and fiercely. Dangerous, damaging storms can catch motorists on the roads, so AAA Kansas urges drivers and their passengers to be prepared and take appropriate safety precautions should they face severe weather while traveling in a vehicle. “Storms are common across the Sunflower State throughout the spring and summer, so chances are, drivers will face stormrelated challenges while in their vehicles,” said Shawn Steward, AAA Kansas public affairs manager. “A vehicle can either be very dangerous or a place of safety, depending on the weather conditions. The key is being prepared for severe weather and reacting the right way to
what Mother Nature throws at you.” Heavy Rain and Flooding Heavy downpours make it difficult to see while driving. AAA Kansas recommends regularly changing windshield wiper blades to keep drivers’ views as clear as possible. If visibility is severely limited during heavy rain, drivers should reduce their speed and if they can safely do so, pull off the road out of traffic lanes, turn on flashing hazard lights, and wait until the rain lightens. Drivers should be reminded that it’s Kansas law that if windshield wipers are on, headlights should be as well. Headlights can help divers see better but also allow their vehicle to be seen by other drivers. Pooling water on roadways can cause hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control, so motorists should reduce their speeds during
Middle school students are hard at work on city mural designs in preparation for the May 11 event. Photo courtesy of Mr. Terrill.
rainy conditions. Roadways completely covered by water are a particular danger. “Avoid driving in floodwater,” warned AAA Kansas’ Steward. “Flooding causes more deaths than any other storm-related event, and many of those deaths occur in vehicles. As little as 12 inches of moving water can sweep most vehicles off the road. The slogan ‘Turn around, don’t drown’ is an See SEVERE WEATHER page 3
Kansas Teacher of the Year recipients gather at the Hugoton Middle School last week. Pictured left to right are Mr. Kris Moore, Mrs. Shannon
Nordyke, Mrs. Jane Culver, Ms. Julia Morales, Ms. Jessica Ramos, Ms. Stacey Magnett and Mr. Myron Tedford.
Hugoton Middle School hosts Kansas Teacher of the Year Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Hugoton Middle School hosted the 2019 Region 1 Team F Kansas Teacher of the Year recipients. The team consisted of, Kris Moore of Dodge City, Shannon Nordyke of Hugoton, Jane Culver of Dodge City, Julia Morales of Garden City, Jessica Ramos of Liberal, Stacey Magnett of Great Bend and Myron Tedford of Goodland. Each of these educators were chosen as their District representatives for
the 2018-2019 school year. The team was thrilled to visit each of the four buildings at USD210 and witness the great learning experiences happening throughout the district. Visiting each of the representatives' districts has allowed the team members to collaborate on educational trends, see the diversity available in our schools, celebrate educational successes, as well as make valuable connections with other educators.
Best Mothers’ Day gifts may be found in Stevens County Mothers and grandmothers rejoice! Mother’s day is upon you, and the best gifts to be had can be found right here in Stevens County! While your loved ones do all the errands for you while you rest and relax, remind them to sign you up for the 2019 Super Mom Sweepstakes! Sons and daughters - if you haven’t picked up gifts for your beloved mother or grandmother, help is right around the corner - literally! Stop into one of the following Hugoton businesses for any number of great gifts and sign her up for the Super Mom drawing! Janet’s Bridal and Boutique is offering a $25 gift certificate to their winner. Citizens State Bank will give their winning mom 20 Gas
Capital Dollars and Equity Bank will be giving a $25 gift card. While you’re picking up the perfect present at Yardmaster and Creative Specialties, register her for a $25 gift certificate. Or, if you’d rather let the professionals handle it, stop by to sign up at Stevens County Retail Pharmacy for a $30 Gift Card. Hugoton Drug will award their winner a gift basket and a chance to be Super Mom. Give mom the night off from cooking dinner by registering at China, where she could receive a $25 gift certificate, or at Acosta’s & Nietos’s Cafe, where the prize is a $20 gift certificate. Cruise on down to the Jet Drive-In where they’ll award two free dinners with drinks to their
winner. If your special mom wants a night on the town take her to Stumpy’s & Co. Their winner will receive a $25 gift card and a chance to be named Super Mom. Kates Pet Grooming is giving their winner a $35 gift card and The Gift Shop at the Stevens County Hospital will award their winner a choice of jewelry. Tan’alon will offer their winner a gift basket and Flatlanders’ winner will receive a $25 gift card and a chance to be picked as Super Mom. While you are shopping for something sweet and delicious be sure to sign up your mom at Daylight Donuts for a chance at a $25 gift certificate. Or if you have a taste for something spicey See Mothers Day page3
Commissioners face issues of spending, acreage and repairs The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May 6 with all members, Pat Hall, Tron Stegman and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Commissioners had a short agenda for the day. It included: Bills at 8:30; Tony Martin at 9:30; Rachel Crane at 10:30; and Lunch at Noon. When this reporter arrived Commissioners were talking with Rodney Kelling, Stevens County EMS Director. They were visiting about bids. Motion was made and passed to put a notice in the newspaper to ask for bids for fixing of the leaking roof of the Hugoton EMS/Fire Building. Commissioners also visited with Rodney about the corner where the knife sharpener man used to park. They asked if this belongs to the Fire Department or Brian’s Auto. It does belong to the Fire Department Rodney assured. Seems to be ok as long as no accidents occur there. It is just, the knife sharpener truck can’t park there anymore now. Commissioners then discussed the issue of overtime hours being put in. It was decided that this should not be happening except occasionally if some rare extenuating circumstances make it necessary. This subject was brought to the attention of the Commissioners earlier in the meeting. The Commissioners will talk with the entities having these issues. It was discussed about where Stevens County ranks in the state evaluation stats that Joe brought in. It needs to be decided what exactly is luxury and what is an absolute necessity for the tax payers. Hospital, Sheriff’s Department, Fire and Ambulance can not be done without. Road Department is
very important. It was agreed that Stevens County is spending a third of what has been spent in the past already. Commissioners are going to do a more thorough investigation of what other counties are doing. Motion was made and passed to pay the bills. Sheriff Heaton checked in. He wanted to make sure it is a for sure deal that the appraiser will be needing one of his pickups. He was assured she will. Rachel Crane and Loren Seaman were asked to come in early. They were in to represent Stevens County Soil Conservation. They are asking for the same budget as last year. Commissioners asked about all the different programs they are offering the public. They have a lot of valuable teaching programs. Tony Martin was next for Road and Bridge. He told of all the department is doing at this time. Also what all repairs they have had done. The R&B department has 20 employees with no overtime being clocked in. Gary Baughman came in to talk over the acreage of the land he is leasing from the county. In his contract it says 50 some acres but when it was planted the measure on the tractor registered 38. Commissioners told him he will have to certify with FSA and when he does, they will map it out for him and give him the exact acres. Gary was going to go right then to get it certified and said he will be back at the next meeting to let them know. Paul will then draw up a new contract and money will be returned as necessary. Amy Jo reports that most budgets are in except the Economic Development and the Hospital budgets. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be May 20.
INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Rolla ............................................................6 Moscow.....................................................7 Farm............................................................8
Sports .........................................1B & 2B Looking Back .......................................3B Classifieds ................................4B & 5B
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Reader applauds EMTs but would like to see more government funding
Lowell Stanley Former Moscow resident Lowell D. Stanley passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Fort Dodge Veterans home in Fort Dodge. He was 87. Born December 28, 1931 in Norton, Lowell was the son of Anson Stanley and the former Elsie Jones. Lowell attended country schools to the eighth grade then graduated from Lenora Rural High School. Mr. Stanley enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school just before the Korean War started. He served until after the war was over, serving as an X-ray technician in the Medics. While Lowell was in the service in England, he met and later married Camilla Smith in 1952. They were married for over 50 years. Lowell attended Kansas University after his discharge from the Air Force. There he received a Bachelors Degree in Education and obtained his Masters Degree in Biology from Pittsburg State College in Kansas in 1967. Lowell taught a year at Stillwell; at Martin, S.D. for six years; Mission, S.D. for three years; and then three years at Southern State College in Springfield, S.D. Mr. Stanley worked for eight years as a research associate at South Dakota University. He spent these years studying the vegetation growing around Lake Sakajawea in North Dakota and Lake Oshe in South Dakota. After his years doing research, Lowell returned to teaching where he taught for
five years at Millbank, S.D. followed by 12 years at Wessington Springs, S.D. Lowell was actively involved with science fairs while teaching high school. Twelve of his students won trips to the National Science Fair. He was instrumental in starting the Regional Science Fair in Mitchell, S.D. Lowell served as Sgt. of Arms in the American Legion; Commander of the VFW; and chairman of Ducks Unlimited while in Wessington Springs. He was a lifelong avid hunter and fisherman and greatly enjoyed taking family on hunting and fishing excursions. Following the death of his wife, Lowell moved to Moscow in order to be closer to his sister and family. He really enjoyed making new friends and new interests including the Kiwanis Club. Lowell enjoyed taking photographs his entire life and while in Moscow started the Hugoton Camera Club. He also enjoyed taking part in
the activities at the Hugoton, Satanta and Moscow Senior Centers and made many friends there. Lowell loved to play cards and was always ready to play any time. In his retirement years, Lowell liked to make yard ornament tractors of which he made more than 75, many of which you can see around yards in the communities where he lived. Survivors include his brother Ronnie Stanley of Branson, Mo.; sister Judy Hickert and husband Urban of Woodward, Ok.; five daughters, Jessica Melchizedek and husband Rick of Alsester, S.D., Patsy Stanley of Wisconsin, Michelle Tollefson and husband Jon of Wisconsin, Susie Stanley of Liberal and Rachel Bluhm of Fargo, N.D.; eleven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Camilla; his parents Anson and Elsie; son Edward Stanley; and son-inlaw Roger Bluhm. Graveside services will be at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Dodge, Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. Military honors will be provided by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard and American Legion Eighth District Honor Guard. Swaim Funeral Home of Dodge City is in charge of the arrangements.
Eicher, Gareth L., Stop sign violation $138.00 Hull, Krystal A., Stop sign violation $138.00 Allen, Ty, ATV on city street $108.00 Berens, Zachary L., Stop sign violation $138.00 Vera - Badillo, Maria Fernanda, Dog at large $113.00 Juarez, Rigoverto, Criminal damage to property $213.00 Sanchez, Elitania, Fail to
yield $138.00 Sanchez, Elitania, No driver’s license $135.00 2 days in jail, suspended Armendariz - Perez, David, Stop sign violation $138.00 Armendariz - Perez, David, No driver’s license, $135.00 2 days in jail, suspended
The Postscript By Carrie Classon
“Learning from Scientists” My husband Peter and I just spent a couple of days staying with our scientist friends. I’ve honestly never had scientist friends before, so there is a lot to learn. One of our scientist friends Wolfgang is responsible for filling the ice cube trays (which is my job at home) but seeing a scientist do it made me feel like a rank amateur. If there was competitive ice cube tray filling, Wolfgang would be in the elite ranking and I would not have made the preliminaries. “What is he doing?” I whispered to Mary, Wolfgang’s scientist wife. “He’s checking to see if the meniscus is even on all the cubes,” she told me. I tried to look as if I understood. I failed. “You know, the curvature of the water caused by surface tension.” “Uh huh,” I answered, appreciatively. This was impressive for so many reasons. First of all, if I get some water in each of the trays without spilling too much on the counter, I call it a good day. Secondly, I got a thrill just knowing I had a friend who used the word “meniscus” in a sentence—even if she did feel the need to define it for me. The great thing about Wolfgang is that if you mentioned that, just perhaps, the ice cubes did not need perfectly matched menisci, (now I even know the plural of meniscus! I can literally feel my brain expanding!) Wolfgang would immediately agree. He does it because he is curious. What will happen when they freeze? Suddenly I wanted to know too. After the ice cube adventure, we went on a hike. Going on a hike with scientists means learning the proper names of flora and fauna, as opposed to what Peter and I do—which is just make stuff up. “There are a lot of toilet paper tube plants along the trail this year,” Peter will remark, and I know exactly what plant he’s talking about. “They’re not actually called that,” I inform
Letter to the Editor: To Whom it may concern: My name is Ralph Jones, Jr. The evening of March 31, 2019 I became aware that I was in a bad way. I had had several episodes that left me very weak and made the decision to dial 911. My call was answered quickly and I regret I did not get the name of the very polite, reassuring, comforting and proficient dispatch woman I spoke to. She remained on the line with me until a deputy showed up. Deputy Joshua Hull, Tina Miller EMT, Melinda Rankin EMT, Brittany Garcia EMT, Derek Foust EMT, John Long EMT/Fire, and Crystal Fleming EMT arrived and assured me all would be fine. They put their training to very good use while treating me. Rural Kansas needs to have as high a degree of training as cities nearby like Liberal, Garden City, etc. There should be no difference in the level of training and money spent to train these all-too-important heroes, regardless of location. None of the EMT’s were actual paramedics, therefore they were unable to start an IV. I was in need
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Ralph Jones, Jr. of intravenous fluids immediately due to the condition they found me in. I am certainly not the only patient they have needed to care for, nor will need to care for in the future that will need something as basic as IV fluids. With Kansas utilizing the benefit of Narcan, there needs to be one or more individuals, per shift, which can administer this on the first responder level. Whether each county or ambulance service hires a trained paramedic or makes the effort to train one of their current EMT staff members to be a Paramedic, Kansas needs to step up to help cover the cost and the training necessary. Priorities in Topeka and at the local level need to try and focus more on funding for education. Maybe the possibility of looking into grants from the Federal or State governments need to be addressed. A copy of this letter will be sent to Congressman Roger Marshall and State Representative Steve Alford in order to hopefully bring
attention for more funding for education and the same level of care available in our larger cities. I am a 22 year healthcare worker who has been employed across the country and I have nothing but good to say about the healthcare workers that I met at the Emergency Room doors of Morton County Hospital and on the ambulance crew getting to that facility. What this comes down to is Communication. It goes from the top to the bottom and from the bottom to the top. If those that are in power are unwilling to think about those they serve and can’t or won’t take time to listen to advice or suggestions from every level they work for, the system fails. We end up with a community that shuts down, with a health service that can’t attract new people. Volunteerism is a Good thing, but those that volunteer need to be treated to a much higher standard. Their mental health and quality of life needs to be a priority. Yours Sincerely, Ralph Jones, Jr.
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Men Would Rather Face a Charging Lion By Richard P. Holm, MD
MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT April 2019 Holt, Melissa G., Speeding 35/20, School Zone $213.00 Hurtado, Debi L., Dog at $113.00 large Badillo, Jose L., Stop Sign violation $138.00 Badillo, Jose L., No proof of insurance $300.00 2 days in jail, suspended Strickland, Edward L., Stop sign violation $138.00 Egan, William J., Speeding 37/25 $120.00
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him. “What are they called?” he asks. “I don’t know.” So, they remain “Toilet Paper Tube Plants” in the Carrie and Peter Lexicon, even though there is undoubtedly an interesting name for them that we are simply too lazy to look up. Wolfgang and Mary would never do this. They would want to know what the plant was really called and, on the way to discovering its name, they would learn something interesting about the Toilet Paper Tube Plant that we would never have suspected. I love how scientists make sense of a seemingly disordered world. But the world is full of ridiculous acts of randomness that defy logical explanation, and this is probably my favorite thing about scientists. Even better than observing the meniscus of an ice cube or looking up a proper name instead of just making one up, I love how scientists seem to appreciate the absurd more than anyone else. Because there is no scientific model to explain why a bird would decide to poop on Wolfgang’s head (not once but repeatedly!) when no one else was hit. And yet it happened. And that is hilarious—especially if you’re a scientist. I will never think like a scientist. I will never be as curious or as diligent or as patient. But it is lovely to know people like them. It might even inspire me to a be a bit more curious myself. As a matter of fact, I’ve decided I’m going to look up the Toilet Paper Tube Plant and see what it’s really called… someday soon. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir About Loss, Letting Go, & What Happens Next,” was just released. It is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.
Did you know that an average South Dakotan male lives to 75-years-of-age, and the average woman lives to 80? Why is that? Is it because we men are more prone to violent deaths early by going to war, riding motorcycles or driving cars faster? Nah! This accounts for only a small part of the difference. I think more likely it is because men, who are genetically built larger and more muscular (likely in order to be the defender or hunter for the family) no longer need to use those muscles in this modern world. Just look at most 22-yearold men, they come built almost automatically ready to fight or lift or throw or build. But instead, in this society, you find them driving a car, sitting at a desk or laying on the couch rolling through the channels looking for videos of people playing games and being physically
active. Even our young boys are often living through the pretend movements of action figures or computer-generated warriors, rather than actually running through fields in some sort of sport, or chase, or hunt. As men age, their activity drastically reduces while their caloric intake continues excessively on. All the while their bellies grow. I truly believe this combination of excessive calories and reduced activity accounts for the sleep apnea, diabetes, vascular disease and, overall, increased death rate of men over women. But there is one more factor which should be added here. Men are also built to deny and do what they can to avoid going to the doctor to have a check-up. Let’s face it, denial has something to do with being a man. It goes with the testosterone, guns, action toys and channel changers.
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You would think a man w o u l d rather face a charging lion than the yearly Rick Holm physical exam. Men, please don’t just think about it, find a way to stay active, participate, don’t just watch. Prevent or lose the belly by eating smaller amounts (fewer calories) and by being more active. Also, go see your doctor every once-ina-while. You just might live longer and feel better too. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow The Prairie Doc® on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
By Glenn Brunkow Pottawatomie County Farmer and Rancher
A Legacy of Friends It was just a pen, a simple ballpoint pen, but it brought me to my knees. We were working cattle, and someone asked me if I had a pen to write down the numbers and keep notes. I rummaged through my console and at the bottom I found a single, dusty, forgotten pen. The pen is nothing spectacular. It simply had the word “Glenn” on it with a phone number. Earlier in the week I had gotten an e-mail that my friend Jill Casten had passed away from cancer. You don’t expect someone like Jill to be gone Even though you know it is coming, it is still a shock. She was one of the brightest stars in the Kansas Farm Bureau sky. Things had been busy, and I guess the totality hadn’t hit me until I found the pen. Jill gave me that pen. One day in the hallway she found me and presented me with it. She explained that when she stayed at a hotel with the name of a friend, she always kept something from it to give to that friend.
I remember joking with her and asked how often that happened. I asked if she had many friends by the name of Hilton or Marriot. I also remember coming away feeling like I mattered to Jill. For her to think of me meant the world. I am sure she was busy on that trip and had many more important things to be thinking of than me. That is how most of us would have thought, but not Jill. No, Jill was always thinking of others and cultivating relationships. She had this special talent, and everyone in her life felt like they mattered. Even then, covered in the grime of working cattle, in the middle of my dusty truck, I smiled touched again by the simple effort she made to let me know I mattered. That was why she was so effective as a leader and as a trainer. She modeled all the traits of a great leader. I am saddened that I will never again see my friend or learn what it is to be a leader
and an advocate from her. For that, I owe her a great deal. However, I am uplifted at the thought of who Jill Casten was and what I learned from her. Jill taught me to value relationships, to live in the moment, savor friends and family and to make the world around me a more welcoming place. All of us who knew Jill experienced a great loss, and it will take time to heal that wound. We must take solace in knowing that we can live by the example she gave us. The legacy of Jill Casten will live on through the vast network of friends she collected. Godspeed my friend, until we meet again. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2019 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.
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important one to remember and follow.” Hail Hailstorms hit with little warning and usually only last for about five minutes, but hailstones – frozen pellets of rain – can cause major damage in that short period of time. There were 4,611 major hailstorms in the U.S. in 2018, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Most hailstones are about the size of a pea or marble, but they can get as large as a softball in a severe storm. “Hail of most any size can dent your car, and larger stones can smash your windows,” said Gary Tomes, Insurance Manager for AAA Kansas. “And this is not an uncommon occurrence in Kansas. Fortunately, hail damage to a vehicle is covered by your comprehensive auto insurance policy, which covers physical damage to your vehicle not caused by a collision.” To protect your car from the inevitable Kansas hail storms, park your car in a covered spot whenever possible. If you’re in your car when a hailstorm hits and see a safe place close-by, such as a highway overpass or gas station or bank awning, drive to it as soon as you can. If no shelter is available and hail becomes large enough to cause damage, stop driving and pull off the road completely. Move away from car windows and cover your head with your arms and hands to protect yourself from any breaking glass. Lightning The National Weather Service reports that lightning strikes about 25 million times a year, killing an average of 49 people in the United States and severely injuring hundreds more. If you are caught outside during a thunderstorm, seek shelter in a hard-topped vehicle, or a low area, such as a tunnel. If you are already in your car when a lightning storm begins, stay in the vehicle for shelter, but steer clear of fences, isolated trees, tele-
phone poles, power lines and pipelines. Lightning-caused damage to a vehicle is typically covered under the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy, said AAA Kansas Insurance’s Tomes. Thunderstorms can sometimes have other impacts to vehicles, including: • Damage caused by falling trees due to high winds. This kind of damage is typically covered by standard auto insurance policies. However, if the tree was known to be weak before the storm, the damage may not be covered. • A wildfire that results from a lightning storm can cause damage to cars. Insurance coverage for wildfire, even if caused by lightning, is included in the comprehensive coverage of an auto insurance policy. Tornadoes NOAA reports that the United States is the most tornado-prone country in the world, with about 1,000 tornadoes touching down each year. There were 60 documented tornadoes in Kansas in 2017. Tornado warnings mean danger is imminent. If a tornado has been sighted, move to the safest place possible. “If you are in your car and a tornado is close, abandon the vehicle and seek shelter in a sturdy structure,” said AAA Kansas’ Steward. “If no structure is nearby, seek shelter in the nearest ditch. Lie flat, facedown on the ground, and protect the back of your head with your arms. Stay away from trees and cars.” Emergency Kit AAA Kansas recommends that motorists create a spring/summer severe weather emergency kit to carry in their cars. The kit should include items such as nonperishable food/snacks and water, tool kit, flashlight, hand-crank or battery-powered radio, extra batteries, cell phone and charger, first-aid supplies, flares or reflectors, rain coat or poncho, a towel or blanket, and rain boots or an extra pair of shoes.
Hugoton FFA Land and Homesite team competes with 110 other teams and places thirty-ninth at the Oklahoma City National Contest. A lot was learned and experienced.
MOTHERS’ DAY From page 1
stop in at Los Agaves for chance at a $25 gift certificate. Slim Pickins at Moscow will award their winner a free lunch with drink and The
CITY COUNCIL From page 1
The Citizens State Bank and Equity Bank were designated as official depositories for the city. The Hugoton Hermes newspaper was designated as the official city paper. Mayor Jack Rowden announced the appointments of the following city officials: City Clerk- -Carrie Baeza;
City Inspector--Josh Grubbs; Chief of Police--Courtney Leslie; Outside Utilities Supervisor--Paul Nordyke; Electric & Park Systems Supervisor--Gary Rowden; City Treasurer--Lucilla Santillan; Municipal Judge--Paula Sosa; and City Attorney-Wayne R. Tate. The council voted to confirm these
appointments. City Attorney Wayne Tate proposed a budget change which the council would develop a Capital Improvement Plan for either a five or a ten After some year plan. discussion, the council voted to not change the budget. After studying the bids, the council voted to accept
What’s Happenin’ May 10 - 11 - Casey’s General Store will be clebrating their Grand Opening! They will be having great specials throughout the day and a drawing for a $500 gift card - free pizza for a year! The drawing will also include many other great prizes. Join in the fun at 1034 S Main in Hugoton. May 10 - Stevens County Taxpayers - the last half of 2018 taxes are due today! May 11 - Community Paint Project!! In the Citizens State Bank parking lot on the north side of Hi-Plains, there will be food and music. Purchase a square to paint between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Be a part of this community event. May 12 - Heritage Christian Academy offering their Fundraiser Dinner from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Memorial Hall. Take the moms in your life out for a great homemade meal of pork roast, cheesy potatoes, green beans and of course
the rolls! - Happy Mother’s Day! Check out Creative Specialities special arrangement. - My Father’s House will host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop. May 13 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. May 14 - Library Board Meeting at 9:30 a.m. May 16 - KPERS Pre-Retirement Seminar at 5:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Library May 18 - Armed Forces Day - Hugoton High School graduation at 10:00 a.m. in the HHS West Gym. May 19 - First Christian Church will host services in the chapel at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to a time of socializing after the service in the Pioneer Manor
Coffee Shop. May 24 - The tractor safety course
Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity April 29 through May 5. Fire Department Tuesday, April 30, 8:28 AM – dispacthed to Road G and Road 19 for a grass fire Sunday, May 5, 2:28 PM – sent to 1668 Road 15 for an ambulance assist Ambulance Activity One medical run and four transfers.
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2019 Election Deadline to File June 3 at Noon! Candidates who want to run for USD210 or USD209 School Board or City of Moscow or Hugoton, need to register in the County Clerk's office. Cost is $20.00 to run. Please stop by the County Clerk’s office in the courthouse at 200 East Sixth Street in Hugoton to register.
Pictured are Luis Ramos, Jacob Bell, Emma McClure, Hali Wettstein, Jonathan Cruz and David Barker.
the bid from M&R Construction for concrete work. Police Chief Courtney Leslie discussed the Police Station sign for their new office. She also reviewed her Annual Report for the council. Their meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be June 10, 2019.
Hugoton Hermes’ winner will receive a one year free subscription. Be sure to enter your mom or grandma before Monday, May 13 at all of these Hugoton and Moscow businesses. Selection of Super Mom 2019 will take place Monday, May 13. Winners at each business will be notified by the
merchant. Super Mom will appear in The Hugoton Hermes after claiming her prize of $50 Chamber Bucks from the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. So there you have it severl gift ideas, along with fabulous prizes! Who could ask for more - all - right here in Stevens County!
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The Kansas Masonic Lodge is honoring these second grade students as exemplary students. In back are Tiffany Boxum and Masonic member David Eckert. Students are Jayston Bojorquez,
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Wednesday, May 1 the third grade students are honored by the Kansas Masonic Lodge. In back are Tiffany Boxum, Misael Fabela and Masonic member David Eckert. Students are,
Brinlee Austin, Katelynn Collins, Jimmy Escobar, Kelsey Gresbrecht, Alexis Hamill, Abigail Maravilla, Sophia Munoz, Manuel Orosco and teacher Holly Denton.
First graders are honored by the Kansas Masonic Lodge for exceptional achievement and dedication deserving of the esteem of the Masons of Kansas. In back are Tiffany Boxum, Misael Fabela and Masonic member David Eckert. Students are Iker Aguilera, Sabastian
Amador, Lluvia Avila, Joselynn Betance, Nelly Boschman, Jose Coreno, Briley Cullum, Aiden Evans, Alivia Grubbs, Aaron James, Leonardo Morales, Javier Moreno, Isabella Newmon, Caiden Perez, Fynn Reinerio, Angel Sanchez and Saul Talavera.
Marlene Caro, Bently Esarey, Misael Fabela, Bryanna Maldonado, Rylea Martinez, Jaylen Mendoza, Kaylee Shelman, Rowan Sullivan, Giovanni Valles and Patricia Zizumbo.
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The Kansas Masonic Lodge, for exceptional achievement and dedication deserving of the esteem of th Masons of Kansas, is honoring these students in first grade. In back are Tiffany Boxum, Misael Fabela and Masonic member
David Eckert. In front are Max Anderson, Yazlin Gonzalez, Micah Johson, Ashley Lopez, Bethsayra Martinez, CJ Renesberg, Millie Rojas, Vivian Steers, Carter Trujillo, Lucas Williams and teacher Alayna Addison.
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“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NIV
he freedom that comes from voluntary poverty is related to the fact that having few material possessions allows us to give more of ourselves and to be free of the worries and hassles that come with cars, houses, and other material things that require upkeep. Be happy with what you have and happy with what you don’t have. Mother Teresa exhorted her followers to give until it hurts, to relish their poverty, and to understand how voluntary poverty freed one for more important pursuits. The Bible has several important messages about poverty. First, it is clear throughout the Bible that someone who exploits the poor is committing a serious sin for which the Lord will exact punishment: “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” (Proverbs 22:2223 NIV) Secondly, and perhaps more important, we are told that our charity and generosity must be done willingly and with an eye to helping our fellow man: “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?” ( James 2:15-16 NIV) And finally, remember that love is an action, and not simply an emotion. We are commanded to love, and we do this through our everyday actions with the people we meet. Christopher Simon ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First - 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren - 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Terry Miller, Pastor 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 453-2212 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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Second graders honored Wednesday for being exemplary students are Jayven Baeza, Rylee Hagman, Aiden Link, Jayden Ornelas, Axcel Padron, Kenzie Pike and Janay Wolters. Masonic member David Eckert stands in the back.
Rebecca Johnson receives Helium Litigation Scholarship The Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund committee is pleased to announce the selection of the new recipients of scholarships from the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund. These students who will be incoming college freshmen this Fall, will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is renewable each year of their undergraduate degree program. The new recipients are: Rebecca Johnson of Hugoton, she will be attending the Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa to major in Agronomy with International Agriculture; Emanuel Andrade of Liberal, he will be attending
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the Wichita State University in Wichita, to major in Engineering; Mechanical and Mica Watson-Huskey of Liberal, he will be attending Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas to major in Engineering. These new recipients will join four other students who are also receiving the renewable scholarship. Since the Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 there have been 107 scholarships awarded, with $423,900.00 being awarded to the selected recipients. Eligible applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: the Southwest Kansas counties of Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Stevens, Seward and Morton; the Oklahoma Panhandle counties of Texas, Beaver and Cimarron; or the Texas
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Jennifer and Walter Beesley May 14, 1994
Jennifer and Walter Celebrate 25 years The twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Jennifer Lynne Cutter and Walter Leland Beesley will be celebrated in family gatherings this month. The couple was married May 14, 1994 in Hugoton. Parents of the couple are Walter and Estella
Beesley of Hugoton and Jan Cutter of Garden City and the late Dave Cutter. Daughters are Britta Lynne, Jenna Elizabeth and Ella Grace.
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Have You Had Your Lutein and Choline Today? Have you had your daily dose of lutein and choline today? Well, if you didn’t have an egg you may be missing out on these nutrients. Two important nutrients for brain health and cognition are found in eggs: choline and lutein. Choline plays a role in early brain development during pregnancy and infancy, particularly in areas of the brain that are used for memory and learning. While lutein has long been associated with eye health, research has now discovered lutein’s role in cognition. intake of Higher carotenoid-rich vegetables and fruits has been consistently identified as a characteristic of healthful eating patterns. Carotenoids are a group of plant pigments that are responsible for the beautiful yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables we eat. Although there are more than 600 varieties of naturally occurring carotenoids, only six of them are common in the American diet. Most of us are familiar with betacarotene, responsible for the orange color of carrots and sweet potatoes, and lycopene, responsible for the red color of tomatoes. Lutein is a carotenoid found mostly in green leafy vegetables like kale and spinach, but is also found in eggs and avocados. These yellow carotenoids are selectively taken up by macular tissue of the retina, and
new research links these pigments to the quality of eye health, as well as mental cognition. In the eye, lutein and zeaxanthin act as antioxidants and light filters, absorbing blue light before it reaches the macula and vision receptors. Just like UV rays damage the skin, blue light exposure over a lifetime causes damage to the macula and may lead to agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) and blindness in older individuals. The density of macular pigment reflects the amount of lutein (and zeaxanthin) in the macula. Analysis of post-mortem brain samples from older adults found that lutein is the most predominant carotenoid in the brain, despite being consumed less than other carotenoids. This suggests that, like the macula, the brain preferentially takes up lutein from the diet, presumably for a specific purpose. Moreover, older individuals who are more cognitively intact tend to have higher brain lutein levels Although eggs provide a lower amount of lutein + zeaxanthin compared to vegetables (252 mcg/large egg, as compared to over 20,000 mcg/cup canned spinach, for example), there is evidence that the lutein in eggs is more bio-available, mean-
Middle School students work on the Chamber of Commerce Art Murals for City of Hugoton. Pictured left to right are Mr. Terrill, Daycen
ing it is in a form that is readily absorbed and used in the body. Eggs additionally provide high-quality protein, a variety of B-vitamins required for the production of energy, and are one of the most concentrated food sources of choline in the American diet, a shortfall nutrient essential for brain health. This unique nutrient profile, combined with the exciting story that continues to unfold with lutein, might give you a few more reasons to recommend eggs as an important part of healthy dietary patterns for all ages. Advanced age is a major risk factor for both AMD and age-related cognitive impairment. As the American population ages, lutein may play a critical role in preventing both diseases at a national scale. Given that lutein can only be obtained through consumption, it is important to incorporate various sources of lutein in the diet to keep our eyes and brains healthy as we age. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.
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Spring showers! Along with those come the spring storms. Such a busy time of the year at the Senior Center as well as in our homes and families. There is to be a SWKAAA Sub-region here Thursday, Bridge Thursday Bingo Friday and cards Saturday. Also Saturday at 7:00 p.m. we are having a FREE dance. Bob Walter will be playing for us. Hugoton Rotary is sponsoring the dance for us this week. Please come and enjoy the time with us, playing cards or dancing or both. Have a great week. Menu May 9..................Grilled Chicken May 10....................................Chili May 13........Chicken & Noddles May 14.......................Swiss Steak May 15..................Chicken Fried Chicken May 16.......BBQ Polish Sausage May 17........................Taco Salad May 20.................Chicken Fajita May 21...................Baked Potato May 22............................Goulash May 23........................Pork Chop
Activities Thursday May 9 Exercise.................10:30 a.m. Bridge....................12:30 p.m. Friday May 10 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo.....................12:30 p.m. Saturday May 11 Cards...................... 6:00 p.m. Free Dance..............6:00 p.m. Monday May 13 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 14 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Board Meets............9:30 a.m. Wednesday May 15 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Thursday May 16 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge....................12:30 p.m. Friday May 17 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo.....................12:30 p.m. Saturday May 18 Cards...................... 6:00 p.m. Monday May 20 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance.............6:00 p.m. Tuesday May 21 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday May 22 Exercise................10:30 a.m.
Illegal robocalls are on KAG Schmidt’s list to stop Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take further action to stop the growing proliferation of illegal robocalls and spoofing. Schmidt, along with attorneys general from 40 other states and the District of Columbia, today delivered formal legal comments to the FCC urging the agency to adopt its proposed rules on enforcement against caller ID spoofing on calls to the United States originating from overseas, while also addressing spoofing in text messaging and alternative voice services. The RAY BAUM’S Act of 2018, which expanded the federal prohibition against spoofing, authorized the FCC to develop the new regulations now under consideration. In the comment, the attorneys general note that “[a]lthough not all robocalls are illegal (e.g., school and doctor notifications), it is no coincidence that the number of robocalls is exploding at the same time there is a similar explosion in scams perpetrated via telephone. The exponential growth in unlawful scam robocalls is putting more and more of our vulnerable populations at risk. The Commission’s new rules cannot come soon enough.” Americans received almost 48 billion robocalls in 2018 and that overall, robocalls increased in the U.S. by 57 percent from 2017 to
2018. The Federal Trade Commission reports that imposter scams reportedly cost consumers $488 million in 2018 alone, a nearly 50 percent increase from 2017. The May 6 filing is the latest in a series of actions by Schmidt and other attorneys
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Thursday, May 9 B. Breakfast Pizza, Peach Slices, Juice L. Cheese Pizza, Corn, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges Monday, May 13 B. Whole Grain Cereal, String Cheese, Orange, Juice L. Nacho Grande, Steamed Broccoli, Refried Beans, Baby Carrots, Cinnamon Bread, Mandarin Oranges
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Thursday, May 9 Graduation Practice at 8:30 a.m. Eighth Grade check out and then setup for dance at 1:00 p.m. Junior High/High School Awards Night and Student Showcase in Old Gym at 7:00 p. m. Junior High Dance to follow until Midnight Friday, May 10 Focus Friday at 9:00-11:00 a.m. No School Saturday, May 11 High School Graduation at 2:00 p.m. (Pics at 12:30 p.m.)
Schnables receive memory quilt Retirement is not an ending, but rather, a beginning. If you don’t believe that, just talk to Kelly and Gardell Schnable. They will both retire at the end of this school year. They have served both Hugoton and Rolla district’s well and both were very fortunate to have had them in our children’s lives. The Rolla district had a come and go reception Thursday, May 2 in the multipurpose room. Teachers, students, board of education and community members
gathered as they could to wish the couple well on their new adventure. Rachel Dunn quilted a king sized quilt for the couple and presented it. Rachel had help from Laura Martin from the Sew Loved Quilt Shop in Elkhart. Laura machine quilted the beautiful quilt after Rachel had put it together. The couple will always remember their time in Rolla whenever they see this quilt. Congratulations and good luck in all your future events!
Tina Miller, left and Janet Hughes, right, graduate from Seward County Community College Saturday, May 4. Congratulations to both graduates! Photo courtesy of Cindy Hittle.
Kindergarten class is recognized The Rolla Elementary Kindergarten graduating class was recognized at the elementary spring concert April 30. Mrs. Sherry Pinkley and Mrs. Dana Kallenbach were very proud of all their young
students, seeing them come so far during the year. All the students are able to write their names and count to way more than 100 now. These students will be the first grade class next year. Congratulations to them all!
The Kindergarten graduates April 30. Standing left to right are Brightyn McAnarney, Elizabeth Garcia, Iker Reyes, Lyrica Villegas, Liam Fitzgerald, Judith Wall and Sherry Pinkley. In front are Jazmyn Luna-Roy, Trynadee Miller, Maddie Campbell, Zayden Maravilla, Ariana Compaan and Eli Hull.
Creative Cakes by Shawn created the perfect cakes for the retirement reception. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt
Students learn the art of Raku The process takes the pottery out of the kiln while the pottery is red and molten hot and puts the piece in combustible material inside a fireproof container. The combustible materials can include leaves, sawdust, newspaper, straw and anything else that readily catches fire. The piece then reveals a new design, called crazing. Ask Mrs. Schnable or Mrs. Hart to check out some of the fantastic pieces that were made. The program was brought to the school with the help of the Rolla Recreation Commission and the school.
Dawn Hart, Tyson Apelu, Alexandra Hart and Melanie Norton work on their Raku projects. Photo courtesy of Kelly Schnable.
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Sunday, May 12 Mother's Day Monday, May 13 Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 Third-fifth Field Trip to Scott Lake Wednesday, May 15 Elementary Awards at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 16 Elementary Playday at 9:30 a.m. School Dismissed/Community Picnic (bring a side dish) 12:00 p.m.
Elementary Awards program is Wednesday, May 15 The Rolla Elementary Awards program will be Wednesday, May 15 at 3:05 p.m. This year, the third through fifth grades will be performing a play, “Sleeping Beauty Continued,” as part
of the entertainment. Don’t miss out on this great play and the younger children’s awards! See you there, in the commons area of the elementary Wednesday, May 15.
Students travel to Hesston for Kansas State Music Festival Three high school students traveled to Hesston to compete in the Kansas State Music Festival Saturday, April 27. Audra Langley received a I or Superior rating for her flute solo. Melanie Norton received a II or Excellent rating for her
Gardell Schnable, Rachel Dunn and Kelly Schnable pose in front of the quilt made by Rachel, honoring the Schnable’s retirement.
Raku is probably not something most people recognize but the art and chemistry students, as well as the night ceramics class of Rolla, will always remember their experiences with Raku. Raku is defined in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as “Japanese handmodeled pottery that is fired at a low temperature and cooled rapidly”. Musette Young traveled from Golden, Co. to demonstrate this process for the high school art class and the high school chemistry class. Students, young and old, enjoyed the process. They have relished displaying their unique pieces.
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vocal solo. Alexandra Hart received a I (Superior) rating for her mallet solo and a II (Excellent) for her trumpet solo. Director Mark Compaan was very pleased with the girls and their efforts at State. Congratulations to all!
Eighth grade will have recognition ceremony This year, the Rolla Eighth Grade class will not be having a graduation ceremony. Instead, there will be an Eighth Grade Recognition during the junior high and high school awards cere-
mony Thursday, May 9, beginning at 7:00 p.m. After the awards conclude, the junior high will have a dance in the multipurpose room. See you there!
Rolla Elementary presents “Big World, Small World”
Suzanne Murray poses with Musette Young during the evening ceramics session. Photo courtesy of Kelly Schnable
The Rolla Elementary presented their “Big World, Small World” program Tuesday, April 30, under the direction of Mark Compaan. The preschool, Kindergarten, first and second grade choir sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” and “It’s a Small World After All” for their part in the program. The fifth grade concert band performed “A Mozart Melody”, “Old Macdonald Had a Band,” “Ode to Joy,” and “Hard Rock Blues.” Fifth grade students who tried out for the KMEA grade school honor choir were Ethan Compaan, Cayli Crowl and Samantha Dunn. Samantha also auditioned for the state grade school honor choir and was selected. She participated in February at a large concert in Wichita. The third and fourth
grade choir sand “The Rivers of America” first. Their second song had a lot of meaning. The title was “It Starts With Me” and during the chorus they sang, “We’re changing the world, one person at a time and it starts with me!” Truer words were never spoken (or sang, as the case might be.) The third, fourth and fifth grade choir joined together to perform the Musical Review “Big World, Small World” by Teresa Jennings. Olivia Reza showcased her singing voice during the “Kids Around the World” song. Lisa Martens, Legion Collins, Alexa Kaiser and Tyson Apelu narrated the musical. It was a great concert and we are grateful that music continues to linger in the air with Mr. Compaan at the helm.
Kelly Schnable, ceramics instructor, works with several students and teachers painting their pottery for the Raku technique. Musette Young, back right, visits with rec board member Cassie Thrall. Photo courtesy of Kelly Schnable.
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PreKindergarten through second grade Choir sings together at the concert April 30.
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Fifth grade band members tune up to start their performance. Back left to right are Jonathan Kaiser, Ethan Compaan, Valeria Ochoa, Yareli Cruz, Samantha Dunn and Alivia Bolin. In front are Brynlee Williams, Genesis Hernandez, Geminis Hernandez, Cayli Crowl and Katie Sheedy.
Third, fourth and fifth grade Choir enjoy singing together at the “Big World, Small World” program Tuesday, April 30.
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Thursday, May 9 Last Day for Students – DISMISS at 11:30 a.m. End of Fourth Quarter/ Second Semester Monday, May 13 Summer School Starts Regional Baseball Grade Cards Sent Home Tuesday, May 14 Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 Regional Baseball at Spearville
Summer School is gearing up Moscow’s Summer School 2019 is for students grades Kindergarten through eighth grade during 2018-2019 school year. Classes will start 8:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. May 13June 7. There will be a Field Trip every Friday if the student has attended three out of four days during the week. That includes the week of Memorial Day. Field Trips include Bowling, Kidz Zone (Bounce Houses and Laser Tag), El Rancho Exotica and Parrot Cove Water Park. There will also be free breakfast and lunches for all students attending. Please contact Mrs. Wester with questions. *Please let Mr. Moore know if your student(s) will need transportation to summer school*.
High school graduation was Sunday. Families and friends filled the gym to watch the class of 2019 cross the stage and receive their diplomas. The processional or pomp and circumstance was played by Zo Roland. A benediction was given by senior Jesus Gallegos. Salutatorians were presented by Tina White and Tina Salmans. Speeches were given by salutatorian Morgan Lahey and Sarah McLeod. The valedictorian was presented by Brett Harp and the speech was given by Axel Granillo. The presentation of awards was given by Marcie Knoll. Justyn Allen will be attending Newman University and Kyley Berry will attend Garden City Community
College. Trenton Davidson is going to Pratt Community College to study for an electrical technician and received a scholarship from Pioneer Communications for $250. Morgan Lahey will attend Wichita State University and study nursing. Jesus Gallegos is going to Garden City Community College and will study business administration. Jose (JJ) Gonzalez is undecided but is dedicated to the Army National Guard, full tuition plus. Rafael Axel Granillo will attend Emporia State University to study business data analytics and track and field. He received a $1000 scholarship from Pioneer Electric and Seaboard Foods. He also received a Rudd Scholarship for the remaining cost of attendance, and it
is renewable. Luis Jimenez will be attending Seward County Community College to study welding. Sarah McLoeod is going to Seward County community College to study behavioral science. She also received a SCCC Presidential Scholarhship, tuition and books. Gina Olivas will be going to Pratt Community College to study business. She received a PCC scholarship. Makayla Persinger will go to Amarillo College for legal studies. Jordan Snyder will go to Seward County Community College to study auto body collision. A presentation of pictures was given by the class themselves and then the diplomas were handed out and tassels moved.
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Axel Granillo gives the valedictorian speech at the high school graduation Sunday.
Awards ceremony recognizes students achievements The high school awards ceremony was last week. All of the teachers presented awards for highest grades in their classes. Principal Tina Salmans presented the new National Honor Society members with a certificate as well as handing out the citizenship award.
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Gas Capital Twenty - sixth Annual Livestock Show Results for 2019 The twenty-sixth Annual Gas Capital Livestock Show was Saturday, May 4 at the Fairgrounds in Hugoton. 4H and FFA members from 32 counties across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado exhibited 119 head of swine, 61 head of sheep, 106 head of beef and 63 head of goats. SWINE SHOW RESULTS Senior Swine Showmanship from Stevens County included: Megan Newlon sixth; other participants were Casle Heger and Zachary Willis.
Intermediate Swine Showmanship from Stevens County included: Zachary Willis third, and Thomas Willis fifth. Other participants were Lainey Cox, Brayden Matheson, Jayce Heger, Clayton Grubbs, Tobias Grubbs, Lelani Gerber, Henco Gerber, and C.J. Beard. Junior Swine Showmanship from Stevens County included: Katelynn Willis sixth, Hannah Cox eighth. Other participant was Alivia Grubbs. Gunner Wilson of Good-
Lainey Cox enters the Intermediate Sheep Showmansip from Stevens County at the Gas Capital Twenty-sixth Annual Livestock Show last weekend. She wins first in the cross breed division. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig.
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well, Ok. exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Gilt, and Jacqueline Berry of Texhoma, Tx., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt. Alya Arana from Finney County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog while Kierstyn Hartman, also of Finney County, received Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog. Class Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Market Swine: Hampshire: Katelynn Willis second, Hannah Cox third, Jayce Heger fifth, Clayton Grubbs sixth, Lelani Gerber seventh, Henco Gerber eighth; Spot: Megan Newlon second, CJ Beard fourth, Alivia Grubbs sixth; Cross Breed: Megan Newlon third, Zachary Willis fourth, Jayce Heger fifth, Katelynn Willis seventh, Brayden Matheson seventh, Megan Newlon eighth; Duroc: Megan Newlon third, Thomas Willis fourth, Casle Heger fifth, CJ Beard sixth; Hereford: Thomas Willis first; Poland: Tobias Grubbs fifth, Lainey Cox sixth: Yorkshire: Zachary Willis fifth, Katelynn Willis sixth, Jayce Heger seventh. SHEEP SHOW RESULTS Senior Sheep Showmanship from Stevens County included: Megan Newlon first, Nicholas Gold fifth, Jayla Stump sixth. Intermediate Sheep Showmanship from Stevens County included: Lainey Cox ninth; other participants were Zane Poulsen and Chaney Poulsen. Junior Sheep Showmanship from Stevens County included Hannah Cox. Audrina Marcy of Leoti exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Lamb, and Brecken Nelson of Tribune exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Lamb. Class Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Breeding Sheep: Natural: Megan Newlon first; Cross Breed: Lainey Cox third. Nicholas Gold of Hugo-
ton exhibited the Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb, and Jaden Jones of Scott City exhibited the Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb. Class Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Market Sheep: Hampshire: Nicholas Gold first; Cross Breed: Lainey Cox first, Nicholas Gold second, Megan Newlon third, Jayla Stump fourth, Zane Poulsen fourth; Natural: Lainey Cox third; Speckle: Hannah Cox second; AOB: Chaney Poulsen second. BEEF SHOW RESULTS Senior Beef Showmanship from Stevens County included Molly McClure, Toby McClure, Catie Gooch, Madison Hall and Isabella Hall. Intermediate Beef Showmanship from Stevens County included Jewels Kraisinger, Lakota Persing, and Carter McClure. Junior Beef Showmanship from Stevens County included Braylee Kraisinger. Affton Schlochtermeier of Meade exhibited the Overall Grand Champion Breeding Heifer, while Channing Schneider of Wamego, Kansas, received Overall Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Breeding Beef: Red Angus: Braylee Kraisinger first; Chianina: Jewels Kraisinger fourth; Maintainer: Molly McClure seventh; Shorthorn: Madison Hall first; Shorthorn Plus: Jewels Kraisinger first; % Simmental: Braylee Kraisinger fifth; Commercial Class 1: Toby McClure third, Madison Hall fourth, Carter McClure fifth; Commercial Class 2: Catie Gooch fifth. Thad Combs of Hutchinson was the Overall Grand Champion Market Beef, and Ava Combs, also of Hutchinson, was the Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef. Results for Stevens
Carter McClure demostrates the showmanship with his beef in the Intermediate division at the Gas Capital Twenty-sixth Annual Livestock Show last weekend. He places fifth in the breeding beef division. Photo courtesy of Nancy Honig. County 4-H’ers in Market Beef: Chianina: Jewels Kraisinger seventh; Maintainer: Jewels Kraisinger fifth; Shorthorn: Madison Hall second, Isabella Hall Shorthorn Plus: third; Lakota Persing fourth; Cross Breed Class 1: Catie Gooch sixth; Class 2: Molly McClure fourth; Market Heifer: Jewels Kraisinger third. GOAT SHOW RESULTS Senior Goat Showmanship from Stevens County included: Zachary Willis ninth. Intermediate Goat Showmanship from Stevens County included: Faith Beesley third, and Thomas Willis. Overall Grand Champion Breeding Goat winner was Matthew Sinclair of Wellington, Colorado, and Reserve
Grand Champion was Aaron Morales of Garden City. Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Breeding Goat: Class 1: Zachary Willis place sixth. Market Goat Overall Grand Champion was Matthew Sinclair of Wellington, Colorado, while Overall Reserve Grand Champion was Shea Robertson of Elkhart. Results for Stevens County 4-H’ers in Market Goat: Class 2: Faith Beesley placed fifth; and in Class 5: Thomas Willis placed third. The Stevens County 4-H Council appreciates the many volunteers, sponsors and donors who made the 2019 show another success. Make plans now for the next Gas Capital Livestock Show to be May 2, 2020.
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Results announced from the Lakin track and field meet Hugoton Eagles track and field team traveled to Lakin Friday, May 3. The junior varsity girls placed first and the boys placed third. The varsity girls placed sixth and the boys placed fifth.
Cielo Garcia stretches her legs as she races at a recent track meet. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Results for the meet were as follows. Boys Junior Varsity 100 Meters 3 Erik Tinoco 12.15 7 Cade Mecklenburg 12.62 9 Diego Montoya 13.34 Boys Varsity 100 Meters 8 Joseph Sanchez 11.75 16 Juan Fraire 12.25 17 Haden Daharsh 12.45 200 Meters 3 Joseph Sanchez 23.89 200 Meters 3 Joseph Sanchez 23.70 10 Juan Fraire 25.14 12 Allen Shelton 25.67 400 Meters 12 Brayan Armendariz 1:01.03 800 Meters 3 JC Blakeley 2:12.59 11 Luiz Guerrero 2:30.08 1600 Meters 6 Ethan Fox 5:09.29 8 Rafael Guereque 5:13.37 9 Bryan Gonzalez 5:15.87 3200 Meters 5 Rafael Guereque 11:30.24 13 Luiz Guerrero 13:13.44 110m Hurdles 2 Ashton Burrows 17.37 300m Hurdles 1 Ashton Burrows 43.14 4x100 Relay 4 Cole Martin, Joseph Sanchez, Jacob Eckert, Ashton Burrows 47.47 4x400 Relay
4 Joseph Sanchez, Jacob Eckert, Bryan Gonzalez, Ashton Burrows 3:42.30 4x800 Relay 1 Jacob Eckert, Issac Valles, JC Blakeley, Bryan Gonzalez 8:42.70 Shot Put 17 Jeison Coreno 35-01.00 Discus 9 Damian Lewis 97-06 High Jump 5 Haden Daharsh 5-06.00 Long Jump 10 Eric Don Juan 17-09.00 16 Erik Tinoco 16-02.75 17 Carson Schechter 15-03.50 Triple Jump 14 Carson Schechter2 7 00.00 Girls Junior Varsity 100 Meters 1 Abbey Goode 14.31 2 Lily Calleja 14.71 Girls Varsity 100 Meters 9 Shaylee Cox 13.78 10 Stefanny Villa 13.90 17 Ashley Escalera 15.30 200 Meters 6 Toby McClure 29.41 200 Meters 4 Toby McClure 28.33 7 Heidi Bogan 29.14 9 Stefanny Villa 29.95 400 Meters 7 Toby McClure 1:09.85 800 Meters 6 Mekenzie Hagman
3:02.01 1600 Meters 8 Victoria Duran 6:27.13 10 Cielo Garcia 6:36.51 1 Frances Gaskill 6:37.90 3200 Meters 8 Luz Romo 15:38.95 100m Hurdles 3 Abbey Goode 18.05 4 Rebecca Johnson 18.54 300m Hurdles 3 Abbey Goode 52.87 4x100 Relay 4 Shaylee Cox, Toby McClure, Cami Maravilla, Heidi 54.46 Bogan 4x400 Relay 2. Toby McClure Abbey Goode Heidi Bogan Stefanny Villa 4:40.39 Shot Put 6 Angelica Bojorquez2 9 04.00 9 Amber Baeza 28-01.00 18 Flor Reyes 20-07.50 Discus 2 Angelica Bojorquez 94-05 5 Amber Baeza 82-01.50 19 Reygan Kiley 32-02.50 High Jump 9 Rebecca Johnson 4-06.00 Long Jump 10 Shaylee Cox 14-00.50 15 Stefanny Villa 12-10.00 18 Lily Calleja 10-10.00
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Eagles sweep Goodland doubleheader The Eagles baseball team hosted Goodland Cowboys Tuesday, April 30. The doubleheader ended with Hugoton winning both games 7-1 and 10-2. The league victory places Hugoton 9-8 overall and 5-4 in league. In game one Hugoton got off to a good start scoring two runs and holding the visiting team. The next three innings remained scoreless for both teams. In the fifth inning Hugoton added five more runs while Goodland remained scoreless. In the sixth inning Goodland finally made one run but it was not enough to catch the on fire Eagles.
Game two Hugoton again started off in the lead with one run in the first inning. The Eagles held the Cowboys scoreless until the third inning. Goodland finally got on the board with one run but Hugoton added an additional seven runs to keep the lead. The fourth inning Goodland added their second and final run with Hugoton adding two more in the fifth to end the game 10-2. The Eagles next game was Monday, May 6 at home hosting the Bucklin Red Aces. Regionals will follow next May 13-16.
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Monday, April 29 Hugoton battled Ulysses in a game. After three innings Hugoton lost to Ulysses 1-16. Ashlyn Schechter steals home in the first inning scoring the only run of the game. Ella Martin pitched one and one-third innings. Casle Heger threw one and two-thirds innings in relief. The Lady Eagles varsity team hosted a tough Sublette softball team Saturday, May 4. The Hugoton team lost both matches 4-21 and 6-21. The JV girls traveled to Elkhart Friday, May 3 and split the games. 26-19 and 10-18. Hugoton’s next game was Monday, May 6 hosting Liberal. Next will be Regionals May 13-16.
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Lady Eagles face some tough teams The Lady Eagles traveled to Goodland Tuesday, April 30. The Hugoton softball team lost both games in the doubleheader 0-10 and 2-23. In game one Goodland started off with six runs and in the third added the four runs to take the win. Yesica Calleja started the game for the Lady Eagles pitching four innings. She allowed ten hits and ten runs while striking out four players. In game two Taylor Grubbs had one RBI and one run. Joanna Bojorquez one hit and one run. Hugoton scored in the first inning adding one run to Goodland’s 14. Goodland added 9 more runs in the second inning and Hugoton added one run in the third inning.
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Eighth grade girls take first at Dan Cutting Invitational at Ulysses Monday, April 29 the middle school track and field team traveled to Ulysses for the 2019 Dan Cutting Invitational. The eighth grade girls team placed first. The seventh grade and eighth grade boy’s teams placed second behind Kepley and Kenneth Henderson respectively. The seventh grade girls team placed fourth behind Kepley, Kenneth Henderson and Eisenhower. Seventh grade boys 100 Meters 3 Izeyah Harris 13.38 10 Seth Mason 15.14 12 Weston Johnson 15.89 200 Meters 12 Seth Mason 31.40 13 Weston Johnson 34.69 15 Austin Topliss 36.80 400 Meters 2 Isaac Martin 1:06.91 4 Ramiro Rodriguez1:08.03 7 Emmett Gaskill 1:10.87 800 Meters 3 Bryan Montoya 2:43.13 6 Carter McClure 2:55.75 7 Griffin Heger 2:57.01 1600 Meters 1 Nathan Chavez 6:06.84 3 Ty Burnett 6:39.57 4 Cristian DonJuan 6:44.56 3200 Meters 1 Nathan Chavez 13:32.34 2 Cristian DonJuan14:35.61 4 Carter McClure 15:00.22 200m Hurdles 8 Ty Burnett 39.33 4x100 Relay 2 Cristian DonJuan, Izeyah Harris, Dasean Lewis, Bryan Montoya 58.93 4x400 Relay 4 Emmett Gaskill, Isaac Martin, Griffin Heger, Ramiro Rodriguez 4:37.72 4x800 Relay 4 Ty Burnett, Weston Johnson, Bryan Montoya, Austin 12:39.78 Topliss SMR 100-100-200-400m 4 Cristian DonJuan, Griffin Heger, Seth Mason, Ramiro Rodriguez 2:07.71 Shot Put
2 Levi McDaniels 31-10.50 3 Jorge Herrera 31-01.00 3 Sebastien Gonzalez31-01.00 Discus 1 Levi McDaniels 92-11 2 Karson Perez 89-06 3 Jorge Herrera 89-02 High Jump 4 Nathan Chavez 4-04.00 6 Dasean Lewis 4-00.00 Long Jump 1 Izeyah Harris 14-09.50 3 Griffin Heger 14-06.00 5 Dasean Lewis 13-11.00 Triple Jump 1 Izeyah Harris 30-11.00 4 Dasean Lewis 26-00.25 5 Bryan Montoya 26-00.25 Eighth grade boys 100 Meters 3 Christian Farmer 12.59 200 Meters 1 Christian Farmer 25.48 5 Clay Mecklenburg 28.86 400 Meters 2 Santiago Macias 1:01.14 7 Jovany Baeza 1:09.05 800 Meters 5 Jovany Baeza 2:43.06 6 Angel Ribera 2:43.13 7 Luis Guzman 2:44.95 1600 Meters 2 Christian Gomez 5:31.96 4 Luis Cruz 5:51.78 6 Zevin Littell 5:53.51 3200 Meters 1 Christian Gomez13:15.61 2 Luis Guzman 13:45.00 8 Rustin Pearcy 17:47.28 100m Hurdles 2 Angel Ribera 18.50 6 Rustin Pearcy 22.67 200m Hurdles 4 Angel Ribera 35.60 5 Rustin Pearcy 38.36 4x100 Relay 2 Christian Farmer, Santiago Macias, Clay Mecklenburg, Adam Mendoza 51.43 4x400 Relay 1 Luis Cruz, Christian Gomez, Santiago Macias, 4:05.61 Adam Mendoza SMR 100-100-200-400m 1 Luis Cruz, Christian Farmer, Clay Mecklenburg, Adam Mendoza 1:52.75 Shot Put
4 Christian Ornelas 34-03.00 9 Zevin Littell 30-03.00 14 Jace Bonsall 26-05.00 Discus 5 Clay Mecklenburg 104-00 6 Christian Ornelas 97-03 11 Ethan Holly 87-00 Long Jump 1 Santiago Macias 16-10.25 4 Luis Cruz 14-11.75 Triple Jump 1 Adam Mendoza 33-07.50 Seventh grade girls 100 Meters 1 Abigail Slocum 14.18 8 Abrielle Medina 15.88 9 Brianna Ordonez 16.12 200 Meters 1 Abigail Slocum 29.93 12 Brianna Ordonez 34.28 18 Dioselina Tinoco 35.94 800 Meters 4 Shiloh Goetzinger 3:13.31 10 Jayce Heger 3:33.14 1600 Meters 2 Raeleigh Angell 7:01.74 5 Danica Amerin 7:26.75 10 Jayce Heger 8:06.54 100m Hurdles 10 Hadlee Arrington 25.35 200m Hurdles 4 Hadlee Arrington 41.11 4x400 Relay 3 Danica Amerin, Raeleigh Angell, Shiloh Goetzinger, Abigail Slocum 5:20.34 SMR 100-100-200-400m 6 Danica Amerin, Abrielle Medina, Brianna Ordonez, Dioselina Tinoco 2:28.62 Shot Put 1 Ava Skinner 28-00.00 2 Jewels Noland 27-11.00 5 Yacquelin Coreno 23-05.00 Discus 1 Jewels Noland 68-04 4 Ava Skinner 61-00 5 Amanda Farnum 52-06 Long Jump 5 Abigail Slocum 12-07.00 8 Raeleigh Angell 11-07.75 11 Abrielle Medina 10-00.50 Eighth grade girls 100 Meters 1 Mikyn Hamlin 13.47 4 Kenzie Garza 14.53
5 JoLee Hoffine 14.98 200 Meters 2 Mikyn Hamlin 27.71 3 Kenzie Garza 30.13 4 JoLee Hoffine 30.20 400 Meters 2 1:10.33 800 Meters 12 Madison Crawford3:35.04 13 Karina Lamas 3:36.17 1600 Meters 2 Gianna Vos 6:56.93 10 Tala Eckert 8:48.82 3200 Meters 3 Martha Saldana 16:14.87 100m Hurdles 4 Claudia Clark 19.75 6 Lizeth Gonzalez 19.95 200m Hurdles 2 Summya Adigun 34.24 3 Claudia Clark 34.52 8 Tala Eckert 43.30 4x100 Relay 2 Brisa Farmer; Lizeth Gonzalez; JoLee Hoffine; Martha Saldana 1:01.32 4x400 Relay 2 Summya Adigun, Claudia Clark, Martha Saldana, Gianna Vos 4:50.69 4x800 Relay 4 Madison Crawford; Tala Eckert; Brisa Farmer; Karina Lamas 14:48.52 SMR 100-100-200-400m 2 Kenzie Garza, JoLee Hoffine, Karina Lamas, Gianna Vos 2:16.05 Shot Put 1 Mikyn Hamlin 39-07.50 4 Marissa Mendoza2 8 07.00 7 Megan Robson 26-09.00 Discus 1 Jennifer Lopez 72-00 2 Yanira Moreno 68-08 High Jump 1 Gianna Vos 4-04.00 Long Jump 1 Mikyn Hamlin 15-02.75 4 Julienne Salazar 12-09.75 7 Martha Saldana 12-06.75 Triple Jump 1 Summya Adigun28-08.00 26-08.00 5 Kenzie Garza 7 Claudia Clark 26-03.75
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The Hugoton Middle School track and field teams competed in the Haskell County Relays Tuesday, April 30. Seventh grade boys 100 Meters 23 Jose Ontiveros 16.52 25 Storm Heger 16.95 1600 Meters 15 Dax Allen 7:27.37 18 Justin Billington 9:10.26 19 Tab Robbins 9:24.10 3200 Meters 10 Christopher Kiley16:01.86 Shot Put 5 Marquis Rivas 30-06.25 25 Jose Ontiveros 19-07.25 Discus 16 Jose Ontiveros 63-00 17 Marquis Rivas 62-09 24 Santiago Macias 53-05 30 Tab Robbins 39-05 High Jump 5 Dax Allen 4-06.00 7 Storm Heger 3-08.00 Long Jump 24 Storm Heger 9-10.50 Eighth grade boys 1600 Meters 16 Zachary Willis 7:00.63 17 Daycen Austin 7:41.22 Shot Put 23 Alex Baez 27-09.50 24 Aiden Shank 27-08.00 32 Andres Hernandez24-00.00 Discus 24 Aiden Shank 75-05 26 Andres Hernandez 73-00 31 Alex Baez 53-03
Seventh grade girls 100 Meters 31 Angelica Quezada 17.39 34 Luci Cowser 18.97 1600 Meters 12 Katya Wolters 9:00.24 Shot Put 13 Luci Cowser 22-01.00 23 Angelica Quezada 19-06.00 Discus 24 Angelica Quezada 37-04 25 Luci Cowser 37-02 Eighth grade girls
100 Meters 30 Carmen DonJuan 17.54 1600 Meters 14 Yadi Chavez 9:22.61 Shot Put 19 Rylee Fann 22-06.00 20 Ashley Mancera 22-01.00 27 Carmen DonJuan 18-05.00 Discus 19 Ashley Mancera 47-02 25 Rylee Fann 36-00
Martha Saldana works hard to pass her oponent during a recent track meet. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, May 13, 1999 Dr. and Mrs. Ty Teegerstrom had the ribbon cutting for their new business at Hugoton Family Chiropractic. Dr. Sharon Mitchell has opened a practice at the Stevens County Hospital. She is a General Practitioner from Tobago, South America. Dr. Mitchell is from Trinidad, Tobago. She received her pre-med training in Jamaica and her medical schooling in Monterrey, Mexico. She finished her residency in 1997 at City Hospital in New York. Thursday, May 11, 1989 The first Kansas Kids Talent Search in the state took place April 22 in the Hugoton Middle School auditorium. Trecia Edelman, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lewis, Jr. won first prize and Amanda Spikes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Spikes won first runner-up. Both performed jazz dances. They will now go on to the State Competition at Wichita. Thursday, May 10, 1979 Governor John Carlin has approved Steven Davis as a new member of the State Banking Board as of the first of this month. Thursday, May 14, 1959 The municipal light plant will be shut down Tuesday night beginning at midnight until morning to work on the switchboard so it will accomodate the new engine generator. Warning is given to the people of Hugoton to be careful during that period
about unlawfulness during the hours when the town will be in total darkness. Friday, May 20, 1949 The East Side Kids livestock judging team took twelfth place at the Hays State Judging contest. The team composed of Duane Delay, Bob Harper and John Paul Flower. Eugene Renfro, Donald Smith and Donald Olinger representing Daisy Dell 4-H Club also did well. Friday, May 12, 1939 Paula, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chaffin south of Moscow, injured her right forearm in the clothes wringer. Mrs. Chaffin had started the washing machine and turned away for just a minute when little Paula
Memories from yesteryear Floods From a dry river bed to sudden floods of vengeful rages It happened Friday, May 1, 1914. Flood waters reaching unprecedented crests came rampaging down the Cimarron River taking families along the river by surprise. No loss of life in Stevens County was attributed to the flood, but it claimed at least four lives elsewhere in southwestern Kansas. The massive flood caused loss of property and livestock as well as causing permanent damage to fields and hay meadows. The river itself was severely damaged, washing away miles of the rivebanks which had contained it for so many years. May 4, 1941, after a ten day rainy spell, the Cimarron was in heavy flood. At the river between Hugoton and Ulysses, a group of curious people gathered on the bridge to look down upon tossing trees and swirling debris churning by in the muddy water. One man could see that the approach to the bridge was washing out, but the group of onlookers ignored his warning of danger. Then another man walked out on the bridge and felt it begin to sway. He shouted to the others as he ran from the
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Let it never be said that there is nothing to do at Pioneer Manor! Maybe weekends are a bit slow, but week days are full of activities. Most have been mentioned at various times so will not make a long list now. Two will end when school is out as the Monday lunch with students and the second grade readers will no longer come. Each household should have a calendar of events, so the CNAs should be able to find it and help you choose. Even if you just watch, you can be involved in the social aspects of the event. When the four walls of your room begin to closein, get going, find something to do or watch. One activity everyone seemed to enjoy was the
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This is a photo of May 1, 1914 at the Ridenhour farm. This massive flood caused loss of property and livestock. Taken from the Stevens County and Its People, published in 1979. bridge. They finally realized their danger. As the last person reached safety, three spans of the bridge dropped into the boiling waters. In early 1942, an attempt was made to rebuild the bridge. Work crews came out from both Hugoton and Ulysses. The Hugoton crew was being ferried across the river in a metal stock tank fastened by cables when a tree carried by high water broke a cable. As the tanks upset, all of the men managed to fall free except Tiny Dumcum, who, when he looked up and saw the tank falling on him, quickly dived down into the water. He was not struck by the tank but was trapped under it and dragged down the river. He grabbed a tree branch which
The only bridge in Stevens County would not stay in place-- the water flowed over and backed up behind the wooden bridge in 1934. Taken from the Stevens County and Its People.
Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this picture which shows the crowd that gathered in Hugoton the day the Ford Garage gave a car away in 1925. Pictures such as this one can be seen at the museum. broke off and sent him tumThe Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open bling on down stream. Finally, Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from he reached a sandbar and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. clung to a well-anchored tree until he could reach safety. April 19, 1942, when the highest flood waters in the county’s history came down the river, the fourth temporary Midge Greenwood to this fun loving group. bridge in a year was washed showed off her card playing Betty outdid herself and out. This flood damaged skills with the group of served up all kinds of beyond repair the permanent Bridge players last week goodies. One of these bridge they were trying to re- when she took high. David delicious goodies was a build, and the project was Eckert was next taking sec- wonderful pumpkin pie abandoned. For the next eight ond. Trish Kleffman, Betty years, a low level wooden Willis and Sandy Campbell bridge was used. ended up with a tie for third. In August, 1950, a contract Betty Willis played hostess was let on a 748-foot bridge of steel and concrete about three-quarters of a mile east and one-half north of the old structure. Five and one-half miles of new road were reright in your own back yard (or quired for this. At the point attic, basement and garage). where the crossing was planned, a solid rock 18 feet below the riverbed was found. This is the present bridge on Highway 270 north of Hugoton. (Where is Highway 270 north of Hugoton?) Flooding of the river is not uncommon, nor is it uncommon to find that the river has slightly shifted its course during these floods. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People,” published in 1979.
in Stevens County, so those funds can be used by the banks to loan to local borrowers. Jan Leonard with the Stevens County Economic Development Office presented a funding request for a potential Bonnie and Clyde Museum, which would also contain the Dr. Bundy exhibits. No action was taken on the request by the Board and Jan was requested to gather more information to present to the Board, along with a detailed business plan. Jan also presented a funding request to purchase and equip the former Showplace Theater. No action was taken on the request by the Board and Jan was requested to gather more information to present to the Board, along with a detailed business plan. The Board reviewed and approved the application from the Stevens County Library for the purchase of new computers and software for the library. The Board also
Cinco de Mayo dinner. Cinco is five in Spanish so that is simply Fifth of May. Googled a little history of the day and found that back in 1861 Mexico announced that it couldn’t pay back any of its foreign debts. This led English, French and Spanish troops to invade Mexico. The English and Spanish pulled out early on, so in April 1872 only French invaders remained. The French arrived ar Puebla, southeast of Mexico City. There, they met up with General Ignaacio Zeragoza and his Mexican army who were outnumbered two to one but still emerged victorious, About 1000 French troops were killed and only 100 Mexicans died (according to NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC). This victory did not stop the French, however, it became an inspiring victory for the Mexicans. It is not the date of Mexican independence as sometimes assumed. That is September 16. Cinco de Mayo became a holiday in Puebla and is still celebrated there as well in the United States where it has become a popular cultural celebration. Our Cinco de Mayo dinner was a glimpse into that culture with traditional Mexican food and dancing. Thank you to all the Manor employees who made that so entertaining. The dances are traditional. This writer will tell more about them later. There is more information than space allows today.
Bridge Club enjoys good food and great fun
Stevens County Foundation Board meets April 30 The Stevens County Foundation Board met April 30, 2019. Board members, Gary Gold, JoLynn Harrison, Jonathan Pearcy, Patty Lahey, Walt Beesley, Warren Willis and Wayne Tate were in attendance. The Board members reviewed and approved the minutes of the last meeting. Gary Gold presented the Treasurer’s report for 2018 and 2019 to date, and it was approved by the Board. For 2019, Wayne Tate was elected to serve as chairman. Warren Willis was elected to serve as vice chairman. Gary Gold was elected to serve as Secretary/Treasurer. The Board reviewed and discussed the general investment philosophy of the Foundation. The general investment policy is to invest all funds in the local banks. This is primarily because the Foundation funding comes exclusively from tax money; and the money should be kept in the two banks located
climbed up and turned on the switch that starts the wringer. She then stuck her hand in the wringer between the rolls. Her arm was drawn into the wringer up to the elbow before the motor stalled. When taken to a doctor, X-rays showed only flesh bruises on her arm which will leave no lasting effects. Friday, May 2, 1924 The general store owned by C.W. Hawk at Woods on the Kansas Oklahoma railroad was struck by lightning Monday night about 10:00 and burned. The loss was complete. No insurance and the loss was estimated to be $2,500. Mr. Hawk will rebuild.
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reviewed and approved the application from the Moscow Senior Citizens to help pay their operating expenses. Finally, the Board reviewed and approved the application from the Stevens County Hospital for the purchase of five new hospital beds/ mattresses. The next meeting of the Stevens County Foundation is scheduled for October 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., at the office of Tate & Kitzke, LLC, located at 1024 S. Trindle, Hugoton. Grant applications must be submitted to the Foundation in writing. Grant applications can be obtained at the office of Tate & Kitzke, LLC, located at 1024 S. Trindle, Hugoton; by requesting one at wtate@pld.com or by calling 620-544-2103. To be considered at the next meeting, all grant applications must be received by the Board no later than 5:00 p.m. October 25, 2019.
cake! These bridge players meet every Thursday at the Senior Center after lunch. If you would like to join in the fun, contact Dorothy Hagman.
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Dear Mr. Steve Morris: Many years ago, I contacted you with a desire to learn more about water conservation and you got me interested in this precious fluid with mutual concerns of drought. I followed you in the news and was heartbroken when you lost your seat in the 2012 primaries. You weren't the only one betrayed by Brownback though. Statistics at our Labor Department show that the greatest employer in Kansas is government. Conservative efforts to strangle spending decimated services as many agency staffing vacancies were frozen. Funds from transportation were swept, the KEY fund was depleted and under their influence KPERs and Education still hang in the balance. Morale at our Department for Children and Families hit an all time low as social safety nets were slashed and the number of out of home placements for foster care kids soared. Coming out of a recession, families were thrown into crisis without much needed services and I fear that the greatest victim in all of this mess has been the Child In Need of Care. To benefit them in your district, Senator Doll had to compromise his conscience over attracting adoption services to western Kansas through a faith based initiative that might or might not discriminate against our LGBTQ population.. It's been rumored that John will not seek re-election in 2020 and while some well meaning folks have stepped forward, Kansans need you. Wagle has made it known that she will not seek another senate term and I have little faith in the twisted majority that put her in power. I lay the demise of the Child In Need of Care at their feet and humbly ask you to reconsider coming out of retirement. We need you and thank you. Sincerely, Keri Strahler 1015 NE Kellam Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66616 785-207-8688
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Any Value of Applying Starter Fertilizer on Soybeans? Soybeans require a fairly large amount of nutrients to produce well, phosphorus in particular. If your seedbed soil tends to be low in plant nutrients, then soybeans can respond well to a starter fertilizer application according to K-State Nutrient Management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz. Diaz says typically corn shows a greater response to starter fertilizer than soybeans. Part of the reason for that difference is that soils are generally warmer when soybeans are planted than when corn goes into the ground. The typical response in early growth observed in corn is usually not observed in soybeans. However, Diaz says, yield response to direct soybean fertilization with phosphorus and other nutrients can be expected in low-nutrienttesting soils.
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K-State guidelines for soybeans include taking a soil test for phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, zinc, and boron. If fertilizer is recommended by soil test results, then fertilizer should either be applied directly to the soybeans or indirectly by increasing the fertilizer rates to another crop in the rotation by the amount needed for the soybeans. Diaz says the most consistent response to starter fertilizer with soybeans would be on soils very deficient in one of the nutrients listed above, or in very high-yield-potential situations where soils have low to medium fertility levels. Also, starter fertilizer in soybeans can be a good way to complement nutrients that may have been removed by high-yielding crops such as corn earlier in
the rotation and to help maintain optimum soil test levels. Banding fertilizer to the side and below the seed is the best application method for soybeans. Fertilizer should not be placed in-furrow in direct contact with soybean seed because soybeans are very sensitive to salt injury from fertilizer. Soybean yield response to boron applications tend to be inconsistent in university tests except where soil test levels of boron are very low. Boron fertilizer applied directly with soybean seed is typically toxic to the seed, thus correct placement is important. Diaz reports that soybeans seldom respond to nitrogen in starter fertilizer and producers should emphasize adequate seed inoculation to ensure good nodulation and nitrogen supply during the growing season. High yielding soybeans require about as much
nitrogen as corn but the nitrogen is supplied by the nodulation of the soybean plants themselves. Other Up-Coming K-State Extension Events Thursday, May 16: Brown Bag Horticultural Series informational meeting, 12:15 to 12:50 p.m., Stevens County Extension Office. Bring lunch and join us. Session topic is Gardening. Thursday, May 23: Brown Bag Horticultural Series informational meeting, 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. Stevens County Extension office. Bring lunch and join us. Session topic is Controlling Insect Pests. Friday, May 24: Tractor Safety Training for teens in Ulysses, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center. Contact the Stevens County Extension of to register.
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307 S. Jackson -3 bed/2 bath, brick home with detached garage and carport, Central H/A, Basement particially finished. Call today!!
1402 S Madison - Nice Ranch style, 5 bed/3 b, open concept, fin bsmt, att garage, deck, sprinkler, nice updates kitchen & baths. Call today to schedule your showing.
715 E. Fourth, 716 E. Fourth & 717 E. Fourth Lots Available in the cul de sac. Call today for prices!! 617 Copperstone Place -Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, kit island w/appliances, cen H/A, fence, att garage. Call today to see this nice property.
1107 S Trindle - Morton Building 54 width x 72 length, insulated, finished office with H/A, bath, 14 ft side walls. Two (2) overhead doors, walk in door, 14 x 54 apron. Built 2011. Call to see this nice property.
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1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio. Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 2, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STANTON COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE E. BAUGHMAN, DECEASED CASE NO. 19-PR-22 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Gary L. Baughman, praying for the determination of descent of Decedent’s following described real estate in Stevens County, Kansas to-wit: The surface and surface rights only in and to a tract of land in the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-seven (37) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said NW/4nof Section 9-33s-37w, thence west a distance of 310 feet, thence North on a line parallel with the East boundary line of said quarter a distance of 600 feet, thence East to the East boundary line of said quarter, thence South along the East boundary line to the point of beginning containing approximately 4 acres, more or less, and The surface and surface rights only in and to a tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Nine (9), Township Thirtythree (33) South, Range Thirtyseven (37) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the NE/4, thence North along the West line of said quarter a distance of 318 feet and 3 inches, thence in a Southeasterly direction down the center of the county road a distance of 332 feet, thence in a Southwesterly direction to a point 20 feet north of the South line of said quarter section a distance of 140 feet 9 inches East of the West line of said quarter section, thence South 20 feet to the to the South line of said quarter section, thence West 140 feet 9 inches to the point of beginning; And including the Grantor’s Right OF INGRESS AND EGRESS over and across a tract of land conveyed and described by metes and
bounds in a Corporation Deed dated July 23, 1969 to Hugoton Sales Company, Inc. and recorded in Book 57, on page 149 of the Register of Deeds, on August 21, 1969, and not described above. Such right of ingress and egress being across a tract of land more particularly described as follows: A tract in the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 9-33S-37W, commencing at a point of 20 feet North of the Southwest corner of said quarter section; thence East on a line parallel with the South line of said quarter section a distance of 140 feet 9 inches to the Point of Beginning; thence at an angle of 145 degrees for a distance of 146 feet in a North-northeasterly direction to a point at the center of the public road; thence in a Southeasterly direction down the center of the public road a distance of 110 feet 8 inches to a point on the right-of-way line of the Dodge City and Cimarron Valley Railroad Company; thence in a Southwesterly direction along said railroad right-of-way line a distance of 40 feet 7 inches; thence West along the south line of said quarter-section a distance of 177 feet 4 inches; thence North a distance of 20 feet to the Point of Beginning. Decedent also died owning an undivided mineral interest in and to the following Morton County real estate: The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Thirty-four (34) South, Range Fortytwo (42) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, including the Brown 1-13 gas well. and all other property, real, personal, or mixed, or interest therein, owned by the Decedent at the time of her death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 28th day of May, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. GARY L. BAUGHMAN PETITIONER DAVID C. BLACK BLACK LAW OFFICE, P.A. 101 S. MAIN/PO BOX 430 JOHNSON, KS 67855 (620) 492-2130 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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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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1610 West 10th Street - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Located in the Stevens County Industrial Addition, 40 x 80 metal building on 3.57 acres, formerly Sovereign Redeemer Church. Call me today to see this nice property.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 9, 2019) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, Kansas CIVIL DEPARTMENT American Advisors Group Plaintiff, vs. The Lawful Heirs and Devisees of Norman D Traver, deceased; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Unknown spouse of Norman D Traver, if any; United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;, Defendants. Case No. 2019-CV-000004 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Suit The State Of Kansas, to the abovenamed defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, cred-
itors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: Lot Three (3), Block Twenty-six (26), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 309 S Main Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 19th day of June, 2019, in the District Court of Stevens County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (219451)
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NEWS
Official Newspaper of Stevens County, Kansas
500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
David Eckert of the Hugoton Masonic Lodge presents Summer Literacy Program sponsorship funds to Eunice Schroeder and Stacey Strickland of the Stevens County Library. The Masonic Lodge is the proud 5-Star Sponsor of the Mad Science Destination: Moon show April showers bring
Mother’s Day Flowers!
Hanging Baskets and mixed flower pots are blooming in our greenhouse! Jewelry Picture Frames Houseplants Gift Certificates
scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. "A Universe of Stories" Summer Literacy Program offers activities and reading incentives for all ages, even adults. The Mad Science show is free to the public and fun for the whole family!
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225 S. Main St. in Hugoton 620-544-8030 Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Jose Miguel was Born to Read! Jose and his family stopped by the library for new library cards, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading logs, and a Born to Read packet. Welcome to the library, Jose!
SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM - A UNIVERSE OF STORIES Sign ups for the Summer Literacy Programs started May 1st. Stop by the Library to register your kids and pick up a calendar of events. Call or stop by the Library if you have any questions. GENEALOGY MEETING Stevens County Genealogical Society will have their monthly get together May 9th in the Library's Computer Lab at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you are new to genealogy, members will be available to help you get started. KPERS PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR Ardith Dunn, KPERS Representative will present a Pre-Retirement Seminar Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Library. She will give an overview of retirement requirements and answer questions for those in attendance. All KPERS members interested are encouraged to attend. FAMILY STORYTIME Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. is our next Family Storytime! Registration is not required to attend, but if you would like to receive email or text reminders, please register at the library or by visit-
ing https://bit.ly/2JlciPn. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Miss Stacey desperately needs around 10-15 volunteers to help as "tour guides" through our Book Walk the morning of June 5 from 8:3011:30 a.m. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, although adult volunteers would be gladly accepted! Volunteers may also be asked to take photos or to help maintain the peace inside the Stevens county Gas and Historical Museum while the Summer Literacy Program kids are touring the museum. Please call Miss Stacey(620)544-2301 or email youthservices@ stevenscountylibrary.com to reserve your volunteer spot! Thank you for your support! ADULT SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAMS SIGN UP NOW! Adult Reading and Walking programs will begin June 1st, so come in and get registered. The Library will have lots of fun and informative activities for adults this summer, including Self-Care Classes, App/Tech Classes,
and Escape rooms. DON'T KNOW TECHNOLOGY? Call the Library to set up an appointment with a staff member and we can help you set up an email or Amazon account, learn how to use a fire stick, or even download a new app to your smartphone. We are happy to help you, but please make an appointment so we have time to devote to you! Call the Library at 620-544-2301; we are open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Don't let technology hold you back, we want to help you get comfortable with your technology devices. DO YOU SNAP? YES! WE ARE ON SnapChat! @svcolibrary If you or your child are on SnapChat, we'd love to have followers! Follow us @svcolibrary and we'll follow you back. We promise our snaps will be silly and informative. (You can also follow us on Instagram @stevenscountylibrary!)
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Sarah Martin is named to President’s List www.facebook.com/thehugotonhermes The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2019 spring term have been announced, and Sarah Martin of Hugoton, has been named to the president's list. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president's list. Congratulations, Sarah! Graceland commends you on your academic success. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University
in Lamoni, Iowa, is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put their relationships with students first. Campuses are located in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Missouri. For more information and to see additional student achievements, follow @gracelandu on Twitter and like Graceland University on Faceor visit book, www.graceland.edu.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, May 9, 2019)
Saige has experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Saige!
Hazel has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing great Hazel!
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