The
Hugoton
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Thursday, October 6, 2016 Volume 129, Number 38 40 20 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Commissioners discuss grant for fire equipment
Hugoton FFA wins the Southwest District in Cimarron Wednesday, September 28! The contests had over 70 students from 16 schools competing in each division. The Senior Dairy Cattle team won first place. Emma McClure
won fourth, Jayla Stump fifth and Ady Gooch eighth individually. The balance of Hugoton’s members placed in the top 20. Pictured from the left are Stump, Gooch, Megan Newlon and McClure. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA Eighth Grade Dairy Cattle team places first in the Southwest District. From the left are Kian Lopez, Jacob Bell, Ashton Tharp,
Kynna Crawford, Cody Perez, Jayce Korf, Cole Younger and Sway Evans. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
Hugoton FFA Junior Dairy Cattle team places first at Cimarron Wednesday, September 28. Toby McClure placed first, Sydney Beesley fifth Drake Knier sixth, and Luis Ramos seventh as
individuals. The balance of the members placed in the top 20. Pictured from the left are Jaxon Teeter, McClure, Beesley, David Barker, Ramos and Knier. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.
How often should the smoke alarms in your home be replaced? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. A national survey conducted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that nine out of ten Americans don’t know how often smoke
alarms need to be replaced. The correct answer: every ten years. As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week, NFPA is promoting this year’s campaign theme, “Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every Ten
Happenings around Hugoton As fall officially gets underway, naturally your calendar gets a lot fuller! This weekend, make sure to get out and about to enjoy some lovely 60 to 70 degree weather and local events. Thursday evening, Hugoton High School students and athletes will host the annual Homecoming Parade down Main Street, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The route will end at the Fairgrounds for a bonfire. Friday, October 7 will be HHS’s Fall Homecoming game. Pheasant Heaven Charities will host a free tailgate party from 5:30 p.m. until supplies run out. They’ll serve hamburgers, chips and water in the parking lot. Coronation will take place at 6:00 p.m. before the game. Then the football team will
face Southwestern Heights with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. at the HHS football field. Saturday morning, Pioneer Manor will host their Pet Parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Manor’s Coffee Shop. Please have your pet on a leash. Costumes are appreciated, but not required. Call Celain at 620-544-2023 for more information. Sunday, October 9, you can eat some delicious chicken noodles at the HHS Cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A free will donation will benefit the high school’s new Show Choir. Later Sunday afternoon, local 4-H’ers will host a Kick Off Celebration for National 4-H Week from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds near Montana’s Garden. For information, call 620-544-4359.
Years,” to better educate the public about this potentially life-saving message. “While the public generally knows that smoke alarms play an important role in home fire safety, some smoke alarm messages are not as well understood,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Not knowing how often smoke alarms need to be replaced - or that they even have an expiration date - are among them.” According to Carli, that lack of awareness means some U.S. homes may have smoke alarms that have outlasted their full functionality, putting people at increased risk in the event of a home fire. NFPA statistics show that three out of five U.S. home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working alarms. Key Survey Findings: • Half of Americans (50 percent) have three or more smoke alarms in their current home • Almost one in five Americans who have smoke alarms (19 percent) say the oldest smoke alarm they currently
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, October 3, 2016 with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Clerk Candidate Amy Tharp and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just the unofficial highlights for the day. When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking about the date for the annual Christmas party. Motion was made and passed to accept and pay the bills. Vernon Anderson checked in for his department. Rodney Kelling checked in for the EMS/Fire. He told of a grant he applied for to pay for new bunker gear. If this grant is a pos-
sibility - the money will have to be paid up front before receiving the grant. The Commissioners agreed this would be a very good deal and approved the request. They discussed how much each set of gear costs, how long they last and what all is included. Rodney said some of the present ones are as old as 20 years, and reported the usual life of a set of gear being eight years. Sheriff Ted Heaton reported in for the Law Enforcement Department. Joe was working on details for the ad to be put in The Hermes. This is for the lots to be auctioned off November 7. It was decided to have Faulkners handle the farm ground and Richard Clinesmith will be asked to auction off the lots at the November 7 meeting. Joe made the suggestion the money collected from the sales be used for improve-
Sheriff Ted Heaton reports an arrest in the shooting event, which took place Friday, September 23.
have in their home is ten+ years old • Nearly one in five Americans who have smoke alarms (18 percent) are not at all sure how old the oldest smoke alarm they currently have in their home is • When asked how often they should replace smoke alarms, nine in ten Americans (90 percent) did not select the correct answer, which is once every ten years “Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” said Carli. “That’s why it’s so important to make sure they’re working properly.” A smoke alarm’s age can be determined by looking on the back or side of the smoke alarm, where the date of manufacture can be found. Smoke alarms should be replaced ten years from that date (not the date of purchase or installation). In addition, smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low. Fire departments throughout the U.S. and Canada play a key role in making Fire Pre-
vention Week an annual success by implementing the campaign in their communities; departments throughout North America will be hosting open houses and other local events throughout the week of October 9-15. For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, visit www.firepreven tionweek.org. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention
ments in the Moscow area, in the way of streets and water, etc., since improvements have already been made in the Hugoton area. Tony Martin from Road and Bridge was on the agenda. He brought in revised copies of the Stevens County crossing permits for the Commissioners to look over and approve. He discussed an issue with trees planted in the county right-of-way east of Hugoton. It was agreed they need to be moved. Paul will compose a letter. Tony said the asphalt plant has been shut down for the winter. Minutes were accepted. Discussion continued about the open dates for the Christmas party. Saturday, December 3 was decided on. Meeting adjourned.
Sheriff reports arrest in shooting case Friday, September 23, the Stevens County SherDepartment reiff’s sponded to a 911 call from Stevens County Hospital for a gunshot victim. Timothy Allen Smith, age 36, of Hugoton was the reported victim. Timothy Smith was transported by Life Team to Wichita for treatment of his injuries. After further investigation, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kevin Michael Oder, age 30, of Hugoton for attempted first degree murder and transported him to the Stevens County Jail.
Week since 1922. According to the National Archives and Records Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation declaring a national observance during that week every year since 1925. Visit www.fireprevention week.org for more safety information.
Faith Beesley is the overall Grand Champion for the Kansas State Fair age division 9-13, and received a custom made chair sponsored by the Kansas Horse Council. Faith’s sister Sydney Beesley placed in the overall top three for the State Fair senior division. Photo courtesy of Wright Focus Photography.
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October 6, 2016
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Obituaries
Guest Editorial by Dr. Walt Chappell,
Former Member - Kansas State Board of Education Raising Taxes For Kansas Schools Is Not The Answer The next time a candidate for state legislature promises to “fully fund education”, ask them how much more they will raise your taxes. Since the 2005 Kansas Supreme Court ordered the Legislature to increase K-12 spending by more than $1 billion in the Montoy case, school districts used our tax dollars to hire over 9,000 new employees. Only 40% were teachers. The rest were administrators and non-instructional staff. Meanwhile, administrator salaries have continued to increase while teacher salaries have remained flat. Already, 51% of our state budget goes to local school boards. This leaves very little for any other essential programs. Kansas is fourth in the nation on the amount of state taxes going to local schools. So, how much is enough? According to the National Association of School Budget Officers, in FY2012, Texas spent 41.7%, Colorado spent 39.1%, Missouri spent 34.9%, Nebraska spent 30.4% and Oklahoma spent 30.4%. Alabama spent 55.1% of their state taxes on K-12 schools, yet has some of the lowest test scores in America. However, Massachusetts spent 18.3% and consistently has the highest student achievement scores. Clearly, the amount of money a state legislature appropriates has little to do with the level of their students’ academic achievement. In Kansas, some districts spend as little as $8,000 per student while other districts spend as high as $27,000 per student to get the same results. The truth is that Kansas K-12 school districts have doubled from $3 billion to $6.4 billion the amount of our local, state and federal tax dollars spent since 1998 to teach the same number of students. Yet national NAEP and ACT test scores continue to show that only 1-in-3 Kansas students is actually proficient enough to succeed in college or start a career. In addition, for most people, the property taxes they pay goes primarily for local schools. Yet, the total amount spent by their district administrators keeps going up. For too long, false and misleading information from the State Department of Education, Kansas Association of School Boards and paid “school lobbyists” have tried to convince the public and Supreme Court that K-12 schools are UNDERFUNDED. Yet three times since 2001, state education staff deliberately lowered the percent correct answers to pass the state tests. Then they falsely claimed that nearly 90% of Kansas students were supposedly “proficient”. In 2015, new state tests were given with more honest passing percentages. The results were “dismal”. But, these are the same low scores for Kansas students reported by national NAEP & ACT tests for nearly 20 years. So why is anyone SURPRISED or claiming that a drop in state test scores is due to not receiving enough money for school administrators to spend?? Obviously, raising our taxes by another $800 million dollars to get the same poor results is NOT THE ANSWER to making sure that Kansas kids are prepared for college or career!! Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Walt Chappell, Former Member Kansas State Board of Education The Hugoton Hermes’ In-box includes emails currently making the rounds and landing in The Hermes’ email. We print them solely for the benefit of those without email. Facts are up to the reader to check out. The emails do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the crew at The Hermes.
Thurman Holmes Word has been received of the death of Thurman E. Holmes. Mr. Holmes, 82, passed from this life Friday afternoon September 30, 2016 at Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital of Ulysses. The son of Wesley Holmes and the former Bulah Ortez, he was born January 14, 1934 in Dawson Springs, Ky. April 3, 1992, Thurman and Diane (Morlock-Hogie) Holmes were married at Johnson. Survivors include his wife Diane Holmes of Ulysses; son Travis Holmes of Denver, Co.; stepsons, Mike Clems of Denver and Marlin Hogie and wife Billie of Ulysses; stepdaughters, Pam Clems of Denver, Karla Shore and husband Steve of Johnson, Krista Everett of Ulysses and RaeLynn Birney and husband Buck of Wichita; his sister Audrey Dean Jones of Denver; numerous grandchildren and great grandchil-
Gage Rector Death has claimed the life of Gage Alan Rector. Gage, 30, passed from this life Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City. He was born March 5, 1986 at Hugoton, the son of Shawn and Julie (Crain) Rector. He was a graduate of Hugoton High School and moved from Liberal to Dodge City in 2014. Survivors include mother Julie Lisenby and husband Mike of Dodge City; father Shawn Rector and wife Susan of Bartlesville, Ok.; his brother Will Rector and wife Maddy of Hugoton; sister Lacie Killian and husband Jeremy of Dodge City; three stepbrothers, Cole,
Michael Riedel The death of Michael W. Riedel has been learned. Mr. Riedel, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Liberal. He was born May 30, 1954 at Lyons, the son of Clarence Riedel and the former Avis Miller. Mike was a graduate of Claflin High School Class of 1972, and went on to graduate with his Bachelor's Degree from Kansas University, Class of 1976. He went to work with Northern Natural Gas, living in Ulysses before being transferred to Liberal in 1980. After working with Northern Natural / Enron, Mike then went to work with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline where he was an Environmental Specialist. Mr. Riedel enjoyed KU sports, hunting and fishing, visiting zoos, cruising in his corvette and traveling. He was a member of the NRA, Life Member of the KU Alumni Association, Liberal Corvette Club, Chairman of the Oil and Gas Institute, and was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus where he enjoyed
calling Bingo on Monday evenings. Mike also held a Black Belt in Karate and was a connoisseur of fine Scotch. He was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of Liberal. Mike is survived by his father Clarence of Hutchinson and his brother Alan Riedel of Garden City. Those preceding Mr. Riedel in death were his mother Avis Riedel and brother Kevin Riedel. A Vigil service was attended Friday evening, September 30 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was attended Saturday morning, October 1 at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Liberal. Burial followed at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Claflin. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Knights of Columbus, PO Box 1363, Liberal, Ks 67905 and the Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, PO Box 1693, Garden City, Ks 67846. Friends may send condolences to the family through Mike's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
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dren; stepgrandson Karlin Waechter; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Howard and Kenny Holmes; stepson Douglas Hogie; and stepgrandson Karoton Waechter. Graveside services were attended Tuesday afternoon, October 4 at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Ulysses.
Ulysses resident Lee Orosco, age 47, passed from this life Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. He was born May 4, 1969 in Ulysses, the son of Albert Orosco and the former Martha Garcia. Lee grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. December 5, 1992, Lee married Angela Pister in Ulysses. Mr. Orosco worked for Pioneer Communications for 25 years as an Outside Plant Technician. He was active in the Grant County Recreation Commission serving as a wrestling coach for a number of years. Lee enjoyed watching his kids grow up and going to their activities. He also enjoyed fishing, Harley-Davidson motorcycles
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT 505 S. Monroe • Hugoton Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, September 26, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, Parsons Field, Citizens Assist, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of Wildcat, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Suspicious Vehicle, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Investigated, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin Tuesday, September 27, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Dogs at Large, 200 Block of Wilson, Unable to Catch, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, September 28, 2016 • Damage to Property, 1000 Block of South Jefferson, Took Report, Officer Hagman
Kade and Codye; his grandfather Rob Crain and wife Michelle of Longmont, Co.; and a large loving extended family. Gage was preceded in death by grandparents including his grandfather Dean Rector and grandmother and caregiver Shirley Rector. Private family services will take place at a later date. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. The family suggests memorials to Mosaic of Liberal in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. Fourteenth Ave., Dodge City, Ks. 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneral chapel.com.
Thursday, September 29, 2016 • Civil Standby, 500 Northeast Avenue, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Check for Trespasser, 300 Block of South Jackson, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block of West Eleventh, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • Criminal Trespass, 600 Block of South Adams, Arrested Subject, Officer Crane • 911 Open Line, 500 Block of Copperstone, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson Friday, September 30, 2016 • Escort, Officer Fedelin/Chief Leslie • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of South Madison, Dogs Impounded, Officer Fedelin • Civil Standby, Tenth and Polk, Public Service, Officer Fedelin
• Possible Intruder, 200 Block of South Monroe, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hale • RP of Screaming, 900 Block of South Adams, Unable to Locate, Officer Hale Saturday, October 1, 2016 • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Washington, Took Report • Loud Music, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Crane Sunday, October 2, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 200 Block of West First, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch
Stanley Cornell Former Hugoton resident Stanley B. Cornell passed peacefully from this life Thursday, September 22, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was 96. Stanley and his wife of 69 years, Earleen, lived in Hugoton in the early 50's until the summer of 1961. They owned and operated Cornell's Jewelry and music store. While in Hugoton Stan organized the Lion's Club, served on the city council and participated in Little League Baseball. While making their home in Hugoton, Stanley and Earleen adopted their two boys, Dennis and Dana and their daughter Denyce made her arrival in the Hugoton hospital. The Cornells still keep in touch with a few people in Hugoton. Stanley lived a long and blessed life. Survivors include his wife Rev. Earleen of Pueblo, Co.; two sons, Dennis Cornell and wife Nancy and Dana all of Pueblo; daughter Denyce
Vandiver and husband Ken of Denver, Co.; his granddaughters Khela (Jess, Sophia, Adalena, Mason and Tillia) Vazquez and Jessica; grandsons, Dane, Drew, Ryan (Peyton), Clayton (Heather), Jim (Domenique), Mark (Ashlee) and Timothy (son Thomas); his brother Victor; and special extended family members, Jody, Mary and Susie. A celebration of life was attended Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2016 at Dana’s ‘Lil Kitchen. Memorials may be made to Divine Science Church of Pueblo.
Dixie Graber Liberal resident Dixie Aline Graber, 90, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center. She was born June 10, 1926 to Walter Rogers and the former Jimmie Godfrey at Society Hill, Al. January 23, 1946 she married Ira A. “Bill” Graber in Alabama. He preceded her in death in 2012. Mrs. Graber was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Cheryl Dawn Graber; brother Mac Rogers; and two sisters, Mary Lou Parker and Dorothy Furr. Dixie graduated high school from Tuskegee, Al. Bill brought Dixie to Liberal in 1946. Mrs. Graber enjoyed writing poems and short stories, reading, music, cooking, and loved her family. She was a member of the United Methodist Church Women's Circle, Golden Band Sunday School Class and was a past volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1946. Dixie is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Crosier
and husband Jim of Liberal, Nancy Schmidt and husband Ted of Port Angeles, Wa. and Staci Hampton and husband David of Sierra Vista, Az.; her ten grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Monday afternoon, October 3 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Holman officiating. Burial followed in the Liberal City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. Friends may send condolences to the family through Dixie's tribute Web page at www.millermor tuary.net.
Catherine Strauch Hardy and was active in the Oasis Church. Survivors include his wife Angela of their home; children, Danielle Orosco, Otto Orosco and Bailey Orosco all of Ulysses; his brothers, Daniel Orosco of Ulysses and Bob Rayas of Tribune; sisters, Deanna Guardiola of Lakin, Tina Roulier of Brewster and Berta Gonzales of Hugoton; and his many nieces and nephews. Lee is preceded in death by his parents; niece Danielle; nephew Eric; and greatnephew Fabian. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oasis Church, 712 E. Hampton Road, in Ulysses with Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Interment will follow at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to the Oasis Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Former Hugoton resident Catherine Hardy of Denton, Tx. passed away at home Monday, August 22, 2016. She was 64. Born September 3, 1951 in Wynnewood, Ok., she was the daughter of Charles and Edith Strauch. Cathy attended Hugoton High School and graduated with the Class of 1969. Cathy loved to travel, her favorite being the ocean cruises. When she wasn't traveling, she liked to make quilts and crochet. She will truly be missed by family and friends. Catherine is survived by her brother Charles Strauch. Those preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Edith Strauch.
A funeral service took place September 15, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denton. Burial followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity September 19 through October 2. Fire Department Sunday, September 25, 5:21 pm – called out to 1209 S. Jefferson for a fire alarm
activated which turned out to be a false alarm. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, two transfers, one Life Flight and one football standby.
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October 6, 2016
Insight
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by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Find the Facts Lack of understanding and critical thinking on the part of some in the environmental movement has compromised their effectiveness as selfappointed protectors and guardians of our planet. Whenever we improve our critical thinking skills it becomes easier to see through deception and exaggeration that has characterized the promotions of some environmental organizations and the mass media’s coverage of their issues. If we examine the issue of critical thinking, one of the first things we must realize is that correlation is not causation. I know I am wandering into a deep subject for such a shallow mind as mine, but bear with me. Correlation means two things tend to happen at the same time. Causation means one thing is known to cause another. Because two things happen at the same time doesn’t mean one is causing the other. We need proof, including a reasonable theory showing the path by which
one thing causes another to occur. Global warming and pollution of the water supply with herbicides for example – common environmental concerns – have resulted when correlation of two things was mistaken for causation. To avoid future errors, radical environmentalists must be responsible for proving that one thing is actually causing another to happen. They just can’t say it. That doesn’t make it so. In today’s world, much remains unexplained. Cancer is one disease that comes to mind. This dreaded disease might be due to genetic conditions, nutrition, a health problem in childhood, prolonged stress or a combination of these factors. One day scientists may find a cure for this disease, but that day has not arrived. Trends don’t always predict the future. During the early ‘70s some scientists predicted the advent of another ice age. During the ‘80s temperatures increased and
some experts said we’d experience catastrophic global warming. The cold winter of 1993-94 prompted a new wave of hysteria about another ice age. Today’s projected cataclysms are the continued fear of global warming and the melting of the polar ice caps. Predictions of resource depletion are another reason for concern. Most of these are based on projections of past trends. Trends only serve as a guideline of past events and cannot document exactly what will happen down the road. Another element of critical thinking is reliance on fact rather than opinion. So often in our society, the “squeaky wheel gets the grease”. The loudest or most controversial opinion receives the most attention. This has definitely been true in the environmental movement where claims of upcoming calamities receive extensive media coverage. To make sure experts with a minority view don’t mislead the public, seek relevant facts
and make up your own mind. One reason apocalyptic abusers thrive is the general public rarely relies on its long-term memory. People are unlikely to remember a doomsayer’s dire predictions of a few months ago, much less 10 or 20 years back. We must remember yesterday’s false alarms and the people who sounded them if we are to respond to future calls to action. While few people enjoy risk in their lives, we can’t live without it. Everything we do has risk attached even ordinary events like walking down the steps (falling and breaking bones) or crossing the street (being hit by a truck). Remember the risk of drowning (16 in a million), or dying in a home accident (90 in a million), or being killed in an auto accident (192 in a million) greatly exceeds the alleged environmental risks being hawked by some organizations. Throughout our lives we make choices. We must decide between the black pair of
HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Every Monday
Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. October 6 - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, beginning with coffee and fellowship at 7:00 p.m. A meeting with speaker Sharon Benell will follow at 7:30 p.m. - HHS Homecoming parade down Main Street to the fairgrounds at 8:00 p.m. A bonfire and pep rally will follow at
the Stevens County Fairgrounds. October 7 - Sharon Benell will speak at River of Life Church’s Bible Study from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. River of Life is located at 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton. - Hugoton High School Fall Homecoming at the HHS football field with coronation at 6:00 p.m. and kick off at 7:00 p.m. against Southwestern Heights. October 8
- Sharon Benell will speak about “Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Depression” at River of Life’s School of Ministry from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. October 9 - Sharon Benell will preach at River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton at 10:30 a.m. October 11 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. October 12 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon. October 14 - No school for USD #210 students due to teacher work
- DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-544-2849. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling
HHS’s new show choir will perform at HHS concerts and will make their official debut at a fundraiser October 9.
HHS show choir will perform at fundraiser October 9
Hugoton High School has a new addition to their music program. The HHS show choir is a select group of students auditioned in August and 15 were selected to be a part of this prestigious group under the direction of High School music teacher, Renee Beesley. This group has worked very hard to learn their songs and dance, and have performed for the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and have been asked to sing for other events
during the Christmas season, as well as their Christmas concert December 12 at 7:00 in the auditorium. The HHS show choir will be having a fundraiser dinner Sunday, October 9, at the HHS cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., they will be serving a chicken noodle dinner to raise funds for their outfits, and providing entertainment there also. They would like to invite all of the community to join them for a free will donation dinner.
After eight wonderful years,
shoes and the brown. We must decide on catsup, pickles or mustard on our hot dog. The same can be said about our environment. We have to choose our priorities. We can’t do everything at once. To do so could produce unintended consequences that could harm the world in which we live. Instead, we must apply the same prudence we apply to other significant aspects of
our lives. The importance of environmental issues doesn’t exempt them from this discipline. Their importance makes careful planning and efficiency all the more necessary. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in north western Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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Thank you to all of our businesses and sponsors who helped to make the 3rd Annual High Plains Music Fest a huge success! With the money raised from the concert, we will continue to give back to charities and support local organizations.
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Reading Run-A-Round supports the Stevens County Library
Hand crafted projects are displayed at the Stevens County Library during the month of October. Beautiful quilts, sewing
items, knitting, wood crafts, wreaths and cross stitched items are some of the exhibits to be viewed.
The Stevens County Library is excited to announce their first annual Reading Run-A-Round 5K fun walk/run November 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., and they invite you to join the fun! Registration fee - if received by October 15 - is reduced for adults and for youth (birth to twelfth grade) with a family special rate for two adults and four kids. Fees increase after October
15 with no family special available. T-shirts will be available for those who participate, but register early to get your size! By participating in the Reading Run-A-Round, you will be helping the library purchase new materials for the collection. Not a runner? Donations are welcome. So show your community pride and support the Stevens County Library!
Evelyn visits family in Washington and Las Vegas Recently Evelyn Schmidt flew to Washington state to visit her son’s family, then to Las Vegas to see her daughter’s. While in Washington, Evelyn attended her great granddaughter Savhanna’s eighth birthday party. In Las Vegas, Evelyn’s grandson Damon Riley took Grammy to see “Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton, at Bally’s. Wayne is still a great entertainer, and both Damon and Evelyn enjoyed it immensely despite their age difference. It was unusual for Evelyn to see all her children and their mates, as well as all the except grandchildren, Angela - who lives in Germany, and the great grandkids all in one trip!
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Reading the Scriptures with Humility
“Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.” Psalm 25:4 NKJV
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aily reading of the Bible is a time-honored and valuable tool for spiritual growth. There are systematic ways to do this that involve reading the Bible from cover to cover over the course of a year (and reading just three chapters a day will get you through the Bible in one year). Alternatively, one can choose to read and study one topic or book of the Bible at a time, using study guides or commentaries. There is no single right way to read the Bible, and you will almost always find that you get something new out of each and every reading; the scriptures are an endless source of spiritual wisdom. In whatever fashion you read the scriptures, however, it is important to do so with humility, with an attitude of seeking versus knowing. We should seek God with a humble spirit, realizing that we are all in the position of children trying to find our way in the world. We are, as it were, lost in a strange world, and the Bible reminds us that our true home is elsewhere, and that if we can only follow God’s directions, we can find our way back home.
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Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
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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.
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520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
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500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
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. Pastor Sean Schraeder
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 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 27, 2016) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Jerry Dalalo, front, from Hercules, Ca., and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Makayla Lewis, from Hugoton, track a target of interest from the electronic warfare combat direction center of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Murray.
Sparrow Man sells out local theatre The World Premiere of the locally filmed movie Sparrow Man, took place at the Mitchell Theatre in Liberal, Saturday night October 1. The film was written and directed by Joel Trujillo of Liberal and produced by Ron Davis. Sparrow Man is a Christian superhero movie. The cast includes Christie from Raymond Guymon as older Sparrow Man and Zachery Carpenter of Liberal plays the young Man. Hugoton Sparrow residents with parts in the movie are Jeff Crawford as a security guard, Randy Greenwood as Big Louie, Evan Greenwood as Mr. Rat, from Pratt and Katrina Spencer plays Silver Blade. The movie was filmed at locations in Liberal, Hooker, Garden City and Elkhart. A bank robbery scene from the 1850's was filmed at the
Cast members from the locally filmed movie Sparrow Man sign autographs after the premiere. Elkhart Museum at the bank exhibit. The showing at the largest theatre in Liberal was sold out and very well received. Cast members signed copies of the movie and comic books after the premiere. Sparrow Man will be shown at the Mitchell Theatres in Guymon Satur-
day night October 8 at 7:00 p.m., then at the Doric Theatre in Elkhart Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. October 9 and at the Chief Theatre in Coldwater, Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. Joel Trujillo is a native of Hugoton and his grandfather is Johnny Lopez.
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Jeff Crawford and producer Ron Davis pause for a photo. Hugoton’s Jeff Crawford plays the part of a security guard in the movie Sparrow Man.
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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?
Hugoton High School Student Council participates in the KSHSAA Regional Conference in Dodge City Wednesday, September 28. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
September Students of the Month are eighth graders Brayan Caraveo and Jordyn Beard and seventh graders Olivia Flores and Cutter Hawks. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg. Trista Nordyke, at the Stevens County Health Department, shows students the correct form for brushing their teeth. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Each fourth grade class is doing a different unit of Project Lead the Way for science. PLTW is a next generation science standard based curriculum that focuses on STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Mrs. Settlemyer's class has been doing the Energy: Collisions module and the kids love it! They have been learning about potential and kinetic energy and how energy can be transferred. Each group got to make a "car" and they have tested them on different ramps; they even went to the skate park to see how far they could go when they were on an incline. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
At Heritage Christian Academy, Mrs. Gerber’s fifth grade class enjoys putting together puzzles. Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.
The Hugoton Eagles - and their sizeable entourage of fans - are escorted by Hugoton Police vehicles out of town on their way to Goodland Friday, September 30.
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Melisa Norton heads up the USD 210 "Little Eagles After School Program" and they have been hard at work giving a much needed make-over to a courtyard within the HES building. It was way overgrown with bushes and weeds, as you can see in the picture to the left. With help from some wonderful adult volunteers, it got cleared out and dug up so they can start landscaping it to make it beautiful again. They started recently by adding some colorful mums. Great jobs! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Eagles subdue Cowboys 42-28
Hugoton Recreation’s Blue fifth and sixth grade football team present the American Flag
before their game Monday, October 3. The boys also performed “The Star Spangled Banner”.
Bryan Montoya of the Hugoton Recreation White football team tries to make more yards as Thaine Cox, Levi McDaniels and Adam Mendoza of the Blue team are ready to help Brayden Matheson bring him down. Isaac Martin tries to block the Blue team players and give his teammate more space to make his run.
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Pedro Ordonez carries the ball for the Eagles during the game against Goodland Friday, September 30. HHS was victorious 42-28 over the Cowboys! Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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The Hugoton Eagles’ football team traveled to Goodland Friday for an exciting game. The Eagles arrived ready to play and soon proved they also had the ability. HHS came away with the win, ending with a score of 42-28. The Hugoton Eagles fought hard in the first quarter and added one touchdown to their score. At the end of the first quarter, Hugoton scored seven and Goodland had eight. During the second quarter, both teams battled for points but were unable to score. The third quarter was the turning point for Hugoton. The Eagles scored 28 points in the third quarter, coming from four touchdowns scored in the quarter. Goodland also picked up the pace and answere with 20 points of their own. The teams headed into the final quarter 35-28. Hugoton was the only team to score in the final quarter, adding another seven points to their score to win the game. Hugoton had 24 first downs compared to Gooldand’s 12. Hugoton boasted a total of 162 total rushing yards and 326 receiving yards. Zack Leininger received the ball five times for 108 yards, and Colby Korf received six times for 109 yards. Daniel Bustillos received three times for 49 yards, Pedro Ordonez received two times for 31 yards and Bradan Slemp received two times for 29 yards. Mitchell Hamlin had 55 yards from four kickoff returns and Dawson Kerbow had one for 17 yards. Korf had four kickoffs for a total of 144 yards and Bernabe Mendoza had three for 154 yards. Valentino Degollado had
Good Luck on your fall sports Eagles! Thursday, October 6 HMS Football, 5:00 p.m. at Guymon HHS V/JV/C Volleyball, 5:00 p.m. against Lakin at Home HHS Girls’ Golf, 1:00 p.m. at Syracuse Friday, October 7 HOMECOMING HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. against Southwestern Heights at Home Saturday, October 8 HHS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Lakin HMS Cross Country, 10:00 a.m. at Lakin HHS C Volleyball, 9:00 a.m. at Cimarron Monday, October 10 HHS JV Football, 6:00 p.m. at Southwestern Heights HHS Girls’ Golf Regionals, TBA Thursday, October 13 HHS Cross Country, GWAC League Meet, 4:00 p.m. at Home HMS Cross Country, GWAC League Meet, 4:00 p.m. at Home Friday, October 14 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Pratt Saturday, October 15 HHS Volleyball GWAC League Tournament, 10:00 a.m. at Ulysses
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Braden Slemp blocks for Colby Korf as the Eagles hurry down the field on offense. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
The Eagles confound Goodland’s defensive players during action Friday night. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Pedro Ordonez protects quarterback Valentino Degollado Friday as he takes the ball down the field for the Eagles. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Monday, October 17 HHS JV Football, 5:00 p.m. against Holcomb at Home HHS Girls’ Golf State Tournament, TBA Tuesday, October 18 HHS V/JV Volleyball, 4:30 p.m. at Larned Friday, October 21 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Kingman Saturday, October 22 HHS Cross Country Regionals, TBA Friday, October 28 HHS Football, 7:00 p.m. at Holcomb Saturday, October 29 HHS Cross Country State, TBA at Wamego October 28-29 HHS Volleyball State Tournament, TBA at Salina Friday, November 4 HHS Football, Regionals TBA Friday, November 11 HHS Football, Sectionals TBA Friday, November 18 HHS Football, Sub-State TBA Saturday, November 26 HHS Football, State TBA at Salina
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Wide receiver Daniel Bustillos holds onto the ball despite attempts by the Goodland players to bring him down. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
HHS tight end Zack Leininger powers through Goodland defenders at Friday night’s game. The Eagles won 42-28. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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Volleyball goes on the road Hugoton volleyball teams traveled to Holcomb Thursday. The Lady Eagles’ varsity team lost their first match to Holcomb in two games 10-25 and 12-25. Scott City was the next team Hugoton battled. After two matches Hugoton lost to Scott City 17-25 and 22-25. The JV Lady Eagles went up against Holcomb in their first match of the tournament. Hugoton was defeated in two 19-25 and 12-25. The Lady Eagles lost both matches to Scott City 13-25 and 22-25. The C-team lost both matches against Holcomb and Scott City. Saturday the JV Lady Eagles went to the South Central tournament in Coldwater. Their first matches were against Pratt. The team lost both matches 14-25 and 12-25. Their second matches were against Coldwater-South Central. Coldwater defeated the Lady Eagles in two 17-25 and 925. The last two matches the Lady Eagles defeated Kinsley in two 25-17 and 25-19.
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The C-team will travel to a tournament in Liberal Monday night. Results will be in next week’s paper. The Lady Eagles will travel to Guymon Tuesday for a tournament and will play Thursday in Hugoton for Senior Night against Lakin.
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Jaysa Featherston, JoHanna Rawlins and Brooklyn Harper wait for their teammate to serve the ball. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
Hugoton’s boys’ cross country team warms up before their race starts Saturday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Stevens County Hospital Head Coach Kim Korf counsels the players during a time out at Thursday’s game against Holcomb. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
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Both Hugoton varsity teams placed well Saturday at Syracuse. Both the girl’s and boy’s teams finished in first place winning by a pretty large margin. “Right now our girls are getting a bit better and closer to having all the girls ready to race on the same day. Our boys have had better consistency and are moving in the right direction. At this point in the season we want to keep everyone healthy,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The teams hope to keep time gaps between their top five runners under a minute split. If you maintain less than a minute split among your top five runners the team will perform very well. “At Hugoton we look for less than a minute thirty seconds on the time gap between our top seven runners. You do those things and have a couple decent lead runners
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HHS runners Ivan Villa, Ethan Fox, Jahaziel Garcia and Miguel Martinez set a grueling pace at Syracuse this past Saturday, October 1. Both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams won first place! Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Eric Perry sets his stride at Syracuse Saturday. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Jacob Eckert and Luis Guerrero run together during the recent cross country meet at Syracuse. Jacob placed first individually for the Eagles’ JV team. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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then you will always be in the mix with your team score,” continued Coach Rodriguez. Syracuse Invitational Conditions: warm and in the 60’s low 70’s Varsity Girls Abby Heger 21:45 2 Katy Heger 21:49 3 Cielo Garcia 22:56 6 Victoria Duran 23:50 11 Rebecca Johnson 23:55 13 Breckyn Hertel 25:52 31 Varsity Boys Abraham Garcia 18:06 4 Jahaziel Garcia 18:14 5 Miguel Martinez 18:20 8 Ethan Fox 18:42 10 Ivan Villa 19:09 18 Damian Lewis 20:12 33 Eric Perry 20:32 38 JV Boys Jacob Eckert 20:32 1 Luis Guerrero 20:50 4 Rodrigo Sanchez 22:03 9 Jorge Encines 22:41 17 Hunter Dale 23:18 22 Adan Vera 23:59 25 Gavin Heger 24:19 26 Luis Ramos 24:35 29
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Chamber of Commerce salutes Utility Companies
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Colder temperatures are headed our way with winter in just a couple months! Local utility companies provide essential electricity and natural gas for heating and cooling. The City of Hugoton and Pioneer Electric Co-op Inc. offer electricity while Black Hills Energy offers natural gas to area customers. Pioneer Communications provides phone service, internet and cable to keep area residents in touch. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to recognize these businesses for providing their much-needed services to the community. At Pioneer Communica-
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They have an office in Hugoton at 114 E. Sixth Street. Pioneer Communications has been installing new fiber optics for the past year to area residents and businesses. A Pioneer Communications representative is also scheduled to be the guest speaker at the Chamber Luncheon in October and will outline more specifics of their offerings. The City of Hugoton is interconnected with Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. of Ulysses. The City has the capability of producing its own electricity through seven generators located at Plant #2, located at 1601 S. Washington. At times when it is not possible to purchase all of the city’s power requirement, these generators are put into use. The power plant assures
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Cold weather is almost here. Animals should be brought in, if they can't be brought inside, then adequate shelter must be provided. Dog houses can be filled to the top with loosely packed straw so your dog can burrow into it for warmth. Straw can be purchased at Yardmaster at the corner of Third and Main across from Squeaky Clean Car Wash. Water bowls freeze, and they must be changed multiple times a day. You are responsible for your pets and their well being. If your pets are not provided for adequately as stated above, you will be ticketed for cruelty neglect. You couldn't survive chained up outside without warm shelter and fresh unfrozen water and neither can they. Animals are members of your family, you are responsible. Love them and keep them safe and warm! A.C.O. Stephanie Smith City of Hugoton Animal Shelter
FRIO FRIO FRIO Hugoton Animal Shelter un anuncio de servicio público ! Este es el clima más frío de este año y tenemos nieve. Los animales deben de venir adentro de casa, si no pueden ser llevadas al interior de casa. Tienen que tener un lugar seco y calientito, puede llenar las casas del perro lleno hasta arriva sueltos con paja para que su perro pueda enterrarse en ella en busca de calor . Paja se puede comprar en yardmaster en la esquina de 3 y main a través de lavado de coches. El agua se congela y se deben cambiar varias veces al día . Usted es responsable de sus mascotas y su bienestar. Si no se proporcionan a sus mascotas para adecuadamente como se ha indicado anteriormente se le multa por negligencia crueldad. Usted no podría sobrevivir encadenado fuera sin refugio cálido y el agua no congelada fresca y ellos tam-
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Stevens County Hospital recognized by HEN2.0 The Quality leaders, front line staff and support personnel of more than 100 hospitals across the state became “agents of change” this year as they worked to improve patient safety. Their accomplishments in the 12-month initiative, Hospital Engagement Network 2.0 (HEN2.0), were recognized by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative, American Hospital Association and Health Research and Educational Trust at a statewide HEN 2.0 meeting in Topeka last week. Among the hospitals recognized were Stevens County Hospital and Morton County Heath Center. Kansas hospitals participated in the campaign conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Partnership for Patients program involving more than 3,700 hospitals nationally. The Kansas HEN 2.0 was managed by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative, in behalf of the Kansas Hospital Association in partnership with the AHA/HRET and more than 30 other state hospital associations. HEN 2.0 continued a national initiative with the ambitious goal to reduce adverse events by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent. Hospitals worked together to make improvements in processes and outcomes for 10 or more core patient safety areas, such as the prevention of falls, infections and adverse drug events. “The success of Kansas hospitals in improving patient safety is remarkable,” said Tom Bell, KHA president
and CEO. “Kansas hospitals have been leading by example, offering effective methods and resources that inspire all to do all they can for their patients. KHA is proud of hospitals’ participation in state and national quality initiatives and is encouraged by the positive impact on the delivery of care.” In HEN 2.0, Kansas’ most impactful 40/20 successes were in the focus areas of CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infections), CLABSI (central line associated bloodstream infections), and EED (early elective deliveries). Through 2016, Kansas hospitals improved patient care by reducing CLABSI by 55 percent, CAUTI by 28 percent, and EED by 70 percent. Through teamwork, accountability and leadership, in less than 12 months, the Kansas HEN 2.0 resulted in prevention of an estimated 234 harms at an estimated health care cost savings of more than $1.6 million. In addition to improved patient outcomes, hospitals have made significant strides in expanding use of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s quality improvement model, as well as adoption of evidence-based methods to improve patient and family engagement, worker safety and equity of care. Through the Kansas HEN 2.0, KHC also offered hospitals two statewide collaboratives to focus on emerging priorities. One focused on early recognition and prevention of sepsis, and another helped hospitals proactively engage patients and families in their care, as
Faith and Sydney Beesley represent southwest Kansas at the Kansas State Fair September 15-17 showing their horses "Texas All Star Max", and "Cool and Bold". Both girls place in the top ten in all their classes including several grand champions. Photo courtesy of Wright Focus Photography.
well as at the organizational level through establishment of patient and family advisory councils. Kendra Tinsley, executive director of the KHC said, “I have watched Kansas hospitals and providers grow in their improvement work, and I have seen their amazing accomplishments. The success of the Kansas HEN 1.0 and 2.0 is attributed to the investment, the commitment and the dedication of individuals and organizations throughout the state as they deliver patient care each and every day.” Access a list of the 106 Kansas hospitals participating in the Kansas HEN 2.0 at www.khconline.org/files/HE N_HOSPITALS_List0112015_2.pdf. The national HEN as well as the Kansas HEN provided education and resources to Kansas hospitals, including evidence-based practice protocols for reducing harm, technical assistance and consultation specific to a hospital’s needs, nationally and locally-renowned subject matter experts providing the latest information and the opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. Throughout the course of the one-year project, hospitals in the AHA/HRET HEN 2.0 network prevented over 34,000 harms and contributed to more than $288 million in cost savings. Results of its collective efforts are available in a final report at www.hret-hen.org. KHC is a provider-led 501(c)3 organization with a mission to transform health care through patient-centered initiatives that improve quality, safety and value. Founded in 2008 by the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Medical Society, KHC embodies the commitment of two of the state’s leading health care provider groups to act as a resource and continuously enhance the quality of care provided to Kansans. For more information about the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative and its initiatives, visit www.khconline.org.
Correction about demolition The Hugoton Hermes was misinformed about the demolition of the building south of Ag First, formerly Project Hope. Ag First, who owns that lot, wanted to use local people to tear down the old building. Dillco Fluid, according to Ray Hoggatt, was given the contract to demolish it. Dillco subcontracted Passmore Brothers and Metcalf Trucking of Ulysses for part of the work. Sorry for the misinformation.
Rebecca Johnson and “Docs Scarlet Rooster” compete at the 2016 Kansas State Fair September 15-17. Rebecca and Rooster competed in Trail (twelfth), Halter (fifth) Showmanship, Level IV Horsemanship (champion) and Western Pleasure and Horsemanship (sixth). In order to compete at the KSF, 4-H’ers must receive a qualifying placing at the District Show, which was June 30 in Dodge City. Photo courtesy of Wright Focus Photography.
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KHP reports citations issued This past weekend, the Kansas Highway Patrol joined other law enforcement agencies from across a six-state area to address the issue of speeding on our nation’s roadways. The enforcement ran from Friday, September 23, through Sunday, September 25. The following are the Kansas Highway Patrol’s results from the enforcement: Total Number of Crashes: 39 Total Number of Fatalities: 1 Total Number of Traffic Citations (other than speeding) Issued: 114 Total Number of Seat Belt Citations Issued: 91 Total Number of Speed
Citations Issued: 615 Total Number of Traffic Warnings Issued: 828 Total DWI Arrests: 8 Total Drug Arrests: 9 Felony Arrests/Other: 3 Participating in this initiative were Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The Patrol participated in
this enforcement in an effort to address speeding and increased fatalities on our roads. As speed increases, the severity of crashes also increases. This includes the risk for fatalities. Officers have educated drivers and passengers by issuing citations and in some circumstances, warnings, to show the importance of slowing down.
did you know? Catholic charitable groups are among the biggest providers of social-service charity in the United States. Catholic Charities USA is the largest charitable organization run by the Catholic Church. In addition to these larger charitable groups, soup kitchens, food pantries, social justice committees, and St. Vincent De Paul societies comprise Catholic giving. According to PolitiFact, the journalism fact-checking resource, between 17 and 34 percent of all nonprofit social-service charity can be connected to the Catholic Church. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Lance Corporal Chance M. Ghumm of the United States Marine Corp was chosen to be the Headquarters and Support Battalion's Marine of the Quarter. Chance is the son of Jim and Stacy Ghumm and is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca. Photo courtesy of Stacy Ghumm.
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Moran introduces legislation to protect family farms, small businesses U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joined U.S. Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Jeff Flake of Arizona Thursday, September 29 in introducing the Protect Family Farms and Businesses Act - S. 3436. The legislation would prohibit the Obama administration from implementing its proposed regulations to unilaterally expand and raise the estate tax on family-owned small businesses. “The Treasury Department should pursue policies that encourage the creation and growth of family-owned farms or businesses – not those that will increase the tax burden on families and make it more difficult to transfer ownership to the next generation,” said Senator Moran. “I have long sought a permanent repeal of the estate tax, and I will continue to work to protect American farmers and small businesses from
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Date: Monday, October 17th Time: 1:30pm Sale held at Hugoton Courthouse Memorial Hall 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, KS. Tract 1 sells at 1:30pm Legal Description: N2 of 14-33-36 Stevens County Ks 320 +/- acres. Surface Rights only. Land Located: From Hugoton Ks go 7.5 mi. E. on HWY 51 & 1/2 mile N. on 21 Rd. Land Description: 320 +/- Acres of Cropland. Water Right #10,940, 560 AF, 750 GPM. FSA Information: Farmland 316.69 +/- acres; Cropland 315.83 +/- acres. Earnest Money on Tract 1: $20,000.00 Down Day of Sale. Balance at Closing.
Tract 2 Sells Immediately after Tract 1 Legal Description: SW4 of 9-33-36, Stevens County Ks 160 +/- acres. Surface Rights only. Land Located: From Hugoton Ks go 4.5 mi. E. on Hwy 51 & 1 mi. N on 18 Rd. Land Description: 160 +/- acres of Cropland. FSA Information: Farmland 156.03 +/- acres; Cropland 151.2 +/- acres; Earnest Money on Tract 2: $10,000.00 Down Day of Sale. Balance at Closing.
Following Applies to both Tracts: Minerals Reserved by Seller. Possession: After 2017 Wheat crop/wheat acres; Possession of Open Ground on March 1, 2017. Buyer receives Seller’s share of 2017 wheat crop. Tenancy terminates upon Harvesting 2017 wheat crop. Taxes: 2015 Taxes Paid for by Seller; 2016 Taxes prorated to Day of Closing. Title Insurance: 50% Buyer; 50% Seller. Closing Fee: 50% Buyer; 50% Seller; Closing: On or Before Nov. 30th, 2016.
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burdensome tax policies.” Senator Moran also joined 40 of his colleagues in urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to withdraw the proposed regulations, writing that “they directly contradict long-standing legal precedent, create new uncertainty for taxpayers, and put family-owned businesses at a disadvantage relative to other types of businesses.” S. 3436 is supported by the Family Business Coalition and the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA). “This bill prevents implementation of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s proposed regulations which greatly restrict estate and gift tax valuation discounts. If implemented in their current form, these regulations will greatly damage the ability of franchisees to pass their businesses down to their children and grandchildren,” said CFA Chairman Keith Miller and Executive Director Misty Chally. “CFA supports the Protect Family Farms and Businesses Act as it recognizes the limitations that are placed upon today’s franchisees and prohibits the U.S. Treasury from restricting the transfer of a franchise to family members.” Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08) in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 6100) last week. Visit http://www.moran. senate.gov/public/index.cfm/f iles/serve?File_id=964888B785CD-4DC4-B82ECDD0F30E1D6E to read the bill text. Go to http://www.moran. senate.gov/public/index.cfm/f iles/serve?File_id=35F10D EF-17BF-43EB-B9F7711DD0398C76 to read the full letter to Secretary Lew. Submitted by Office of Senator Jeerry Moran.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. The department’s interactive map of Kansas, showing the economic impact of agriculture broken down by county, has recently been updated to provide citizens with statistics adjusted for 2016. Located on the KDA website, the interactive map can be used to find the agricultural economic facts for each of the 105 counties in Kansas. KDA annually updates the statistics on the map to give the state’s driving economic industry the recognition it deserves. In the 66 sectors of Kansas agriculture that were recognized for this data compilation, the total output is approximately $64.6 billion. Agriculture also supports more than 234,726 jobs
Kansas beef producers, from left, Russ Smith, Galen Fink and Jason Pratt meet with an Uruguayan beef producer, second from left, on a recent agricultural trade mission.
Kansas breeders promote beef genetics abroad
In September 2016, a Kansas beef producer took his first steps across international borders to take part in an agricultural trade mission to Uruguay. With the goal of exploring opportunities for U.S. and Kansas beef genetics abroad, Jason Pratt of Dwight, was interested in learning more. “I wasn’t sure what to expect,” said Pratt. “You read publications, magazines and online articles, making you believe you have a picture of what international agriculture looks like, but it’s really hard to grasp until you see it in person.” The trade mission was sponsored by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with assistance from funds from the U.S. Livestock Genetic Export, Inc. Pratt chose to submit an application to par-
Hunting,fishing and trapping Amendment is on the November ballot In addition to voting for their chosen candidates and other important matters in the November 8, 2016 general election, voters will decide whether to amend the Kansas Constitution’s Bill of Rights to add a constitutional right to hunt, fish and trap wildlife. The proposed amendment would specify the people have a right to hunt, fish and trap by traditional methods, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that promote wildlife conservation and management and that preserve the future of hunting, fishing and trapping. The amendment would also specify hunting and fishing are the preferred means for managing and controlling wildlife, and that the amendment shall not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass, eminent domain or other private property rights. The amendment would be created if approved by a majority of Kansas voters. A “Yes” vote will be a vote in favor of adding the amendment to the constitution, and a “No” vote will be a vote against adding the amendment. If the amendment passes, current laws and regulations governing hunting, fishing and trapping of wildlife would still apply, as the proposed right is subject to reasonable laws and regulations. If the amendment fails, there would be no changes to current laws and regulations. The proposed amendment
statewide. “Kansas agriculture contributes 42.8% of the state’s total economy,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “Every county plays an important part in the state’s agriculture industry.” The interactive map allows users to see detailed agricultural statistics including farm numbers, leading agricultural sectors and value-added data for each county. KDA utilizes facts from the 2012 census surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The economic impact data is sourced from the most recent IMPLAN data available. The county statistics map is available at agriculture.ks. gov/ksag. For updated information, click on a county and find the “2016 Full Report for County” after the county sector list.
was introduced into the 2015 Legislative Session as House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 5008 by Representative Couture-Lovelady and Representative Lusker, but no action was taken. It was carried over to the 2016 session where it passed both chambers by large margins. According to the Web site Ballotpedia.org, 19 states currently have similar constitutional provisions for the right to hunt and fish. Two others have constitutional provisions guaranteeing the right to fish, and two have statutes providing for the right to hunt and fish. Hunters and anglers provide all of the support for the state’s wildlife and fisheries management programs. These programs are entirely funded by license/permit fees and a federal match from the excise tax paid by hunters and anglers on equipment they buy (these revenues can only be used to fund wildlife and fisheries programs; they cannot be used for state park maintenance). The state’s share of the federal excise tax can only be returned to Kansas if someone buys a license or permit. KDWPT does not receive any state general funds for any of its programs. For more information about the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, visit KSOutdoors.com or TravelKS.com.
ticipate in the trade mission, was selected, and traveled along with three other Kansans: Russ Smith of RS Angus out of Dodge City; Galen Fink of Fink Beef Genetics out of Randolph; and Billy Brown, KDA agribusiness development coordinator. During the three-day trade mission, the Kansas breeders attended Uruguay’s largest livestock exposition, Expo Prado, where they were able to interact with breeders and genetics companies to promote the use of U.S. beef genetics. Smith said these meetings were invaluable. “It was an opportunity to get a feel for the wants, needs and desires that Uruguay has for U.S. beef semen and genetics,” he said. Kansas trade mission participants also fostered relationships with Uruguay producers by participating in field tours. Smith said he was surprised by the advanced use of artificial insemination in the average commercial cow operation. “This provides a great opportunity for semen sales and/or selling bulls for semen collection,” he said. “We’d really like to get a foothold in that market.” KDA strives to encourage and enhance economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy by exploring and expanding both domestic and international marketing opportunities. “The trade mission gave me and the other participants a firsthand grasp on the differences between the United States and Uruguay. We were given a better understanding of how cattle are sent to market, their selection criteria based on market demands, and even production management,” said Pratt. “This program provided by KDA was a great opportunity for beef producers to gain exposure and develop tools necessary to access markets around the world.” For more information about this or other international trade missions, please contact Suzanne RyanNumrich, KDA international trade director, at Suzanne.Numrich@ks.gov or 785-564-6704.
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The Hugoton Gas field includes an area of southwest Kansas counties, as follows: Gray, Finney, Grant, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Seward, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita. After the drilling of the Crawford No. 1 well, Ham No. 1 and the Grandy No. 1 wells in Stevens County, local citizens and persons statewide became familiar with Hugoton Gas wells, and thus the name of the Hugoton Gas Field came into use and as a permanent name. State officials and those of the nation soon became aware of the Hugoton Gas field. The Hugoton field led the way from an unwanted commodity to a very important place in the U.S. economy. Original interest and desire of the exploring parties and companies, was for oil in a national expanding economy. Much natural gas was wasted before its real value was determined. Many wells were allowed to “blow” for long periods of time. Engineers were checking to see if the pressure would be reduced and or equalized with other wells nearby. In due time, the pressure in the wells in adjoining areas would be tested. Such experimental practices were abandoned. The Hugoton field is a prize, so to speak, because of its locale. It spreads into three states: southwest Kansas, south into the Oklahoma Panhandle and into the Texas Panhandle. Gas production is south to near the Borger, Tx. oil and gas area. The Hugoton field gas is termed as “sweet” and the Borger area gas is considered
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Kansans of all ages who love history will have the opportunity to celebrate their interest in several upcoming photography and essay contests. The annual Kansas Factual Story Contest, sponsored by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, encourages preserving factual, unpublished happenings and anecdotes from today and yesterday. The contest is open to everyone with one entry per person. Stories must be true and unpublished, take place in Kansas, and limited to 750 words. Entries are submitted electronically via email by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, to Cindy Stillings, Kansas Historical Foundation, mem bership@kshs.org. Submissions should use “Beech Memorial Contest” in the subject line, and include the author’s name, mailing address, and phone number, and email. Olive Ann Beech, of Wichita, provided essay contest winners with cash awards for more
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“sour”. The Hugoton Gas Field reserves are estimated at about 35 trillion cubic feet, more or less as to location within the field. The prognosis of the capability of the gas field is within 40 years of continuous production. (This was predicted in the year 1988.) Recovery will be influenced by market demand and by the reduction of pressure in the farmations. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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than 30 years. Following her death, her daughter, Mary Lynn Oliver, Wichita, has continued this support. The Beech Memorial cash awards are: first place, $175; second place, $125; third place, $100; and $50 each for two honorable mentions. Entries will be judged on quality of writing and interesting anecdotal stories of Kansas. The annual essay contest, Kansas! Say It Above a Whisper, sponsored by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, is open to Kansas students in grades eight through 12. Essays are limited to 250 words and should celebrate and express pride in the state. Entries are submitted electronically via email by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, to Cindy Stillings, Kansas Historical Foundation, member ship@kshs.org. Submissions should use “Boyd Essay Con-
test” in the subject line, and include the author’s name, school, grade, mailing address, and phone number. Early day Kansas newspaperwoman Mamie Boyd coined the phrase used for the contest title. Her family continues to provide the cash award for the first place winner. Past essays have described interesting and strong-hearted Kansans, the state’s vast grain crops and grasslands, diversities in population, and the emotions and pride called to mind by the state’s unique beauty. Entries will be judged on quality of writing, originality, creativity, and sincerity in expressing pride in the state of Kansas. Winners of both essay contests will be announced and recognized at the annual meeting of the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas Friday, January 27, 2017, in Topeka.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton This Saturday, October 8, 2016, is our monthly dance from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck. Bob Walter will provide live country music. Also that day is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m., then at 6:00 p.m. join the card players for potluck with Canasta and Pitch afterwards. Kansas Legal Services will be at Hugoton Senior Center Friday, November 4, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. They offer free legal advice to senior citizens, but you must have an appointment. Please call the Senior Center if you need this service. Hugoton Senior Center and Nelda Brady are co-sponsoring a trip to Branson, Mo., December 4-10, 2016. The trip will include transportation, six nights lodging, seven shows, ten meals, and more. Please call the center at 5442283 or Nelda at 544-2083 for details. If we don’t have 40 people signed up by October 15, we will have to cancel the trip. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc.,
please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Oct. 6 ..................Ham & Beans Oct. 7 .........................Meat Loaf Oct. 10.......Smothered Chicken ....................................Breast Oct. 11 .........................Goulash Oct. 12.......Oven Fried Chicken Oct. 13 ...............................Stew Activities Thursday, October 6 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, October 7 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock ..............................6:00 p.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. ............Music by Bob Walter Monday, October 10 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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Camera Club hears from “Buffalo Jones” at Garden City Several members of the Hugoton Area Camera Club attended a picnic and program, Sunday, October 1, at the Grandstand meeting room at the Garden City Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Finney County Historical Society. The program was a portrayal of a founder of Garden City, Buffalo Jones, by Larry Cole. Cole brought to life Buffalo Jones, who was a dynamic early day settler who started many projects designed to open the area to settlers. Jones, along with the Fulton Brothers and John Stevens, founded Garden City in 1879. He was the first mayor and in the legislature, a farmer, hunter, horticulturist, he built the first courthouse and built the first irrigation ditches. Cole gave a very interesting story of Jones and the early times of the area.
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READING RUN-A-ROUND November 5 at 1:00 p.m., join us at the library for an afternoon of fun and fundraising! All proceeds go towards purchasing books, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials for our library collection! Registration fees Before 10/15/16 Adult: $25 Youth (0-12th grade): $15 Family Rate (2 adults/4 youths): $100 After 10/15/16 Adult: $30 Youth (0-12th grade): $20 No Family Rate Contact a library staff member for information and details. HAND-CRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT The Hand-crafted Originals exhibit is ready for viewing. This year our textile exhibit has been expanded to include everything handcrafted. Ten participants have contributed 39 items to the exhibit. Visit the library to see the wonderfully made items, and enter a vote for your personal favorite. We will be awarding a Viewer’s Choice award this year. CIRCLE TIME There will be no Circle Time activity October 12,
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Surface Rights N/2 - NW/4 Sec. 9, T33S, R38W, Stevens County, KS (80 acre tract) Property is currently in CRP 75.7 acres enrolled at $33.62 per acre paying $2,545.00 per year. Contract expires 9/30/21. No tenant involved. 2017 payment will be prorated to date of closing. (West of Hugoton on Highway 56 to County Rd 6 then 3 miles north on Rd 6 to NW corner of property) Mineral Rights NW/4 - Sec. 9, T33S, R38W - Four producing wells. Troup B-1, Perry 1-9, Miller O-1H, Perry B-1 (Unit - SE/4 - Sec. 04, N/2 & SE/4 Sec. 09, T33S, R38W) .0125 int. SE/4 - Sec. 04, T33S, R38W - Same as above. S. 109 & 1/2 Acres NE/4 - Sec. 04 T33S, R38W - Four producing wells. Ramey 1-11, Stewart C-1H, Perry A-1, Perry A-2 (Unit-NE/4 Sec. 04, W/2 Sec. 11 33-38, SW/4 Sec. 28-T32SR38W) .004277 int. White Real Estate will be taking offers individually, or on properties as a single unit. Call for information or to declare your interest in making an offer.
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2016. FLASH CARDS The library now has flash cards available for checkout. Check out a set of cards to help with addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, or work on sight words, alphabet, colors or shapes. Cards are located on a rack near the board books in the children’s section. RECIPE SWAP It’s time to begin thinking about entering your recipe in the 9th Annual Recipe Swap and Luncheon. The luncheon will be held Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the SCL Meeting Room. Enter your favorite recipe (your own or a "copycat") by November 30th, 2016. You can bring your recipe to the library, enter them online or email them to recipes@stevenscountylibrary.com. Make your dish and bring it to the swap and receive a booklet including all the entered recipes. LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/
Beta Sigma meets Monday, October 3 The October meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was at the Elkhart Middle School Library Monday, October 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. President, Teresa Smith called the meeting to order. Eudon Dutton presented the devotional 'A Dubious Record'. Roll was answered by nine members with 'Favorite App'. The program for the evening was presented by Susan Carey. It was entitled Creating an Assignment There's An App for That: Google Classsroom. She explained and showed the advantages of using this technology with students. She also provided a detailed how to guide. Hostesses Retta Eiland and Diane Finn served delicious Pumpkin Dump Cake and Pumpkin Roll with whipped cream and tea for refreshments. Each member also received a mini glass jar filled with an assortment of chocolate candy.
For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give a quarter for every computer they own. For Key Polish, Retta Eiland pointed out information from the Phi State Sunflower. Dot Leiker, secretary, read the minutes of the September meeting. They were approved as read. Diane Finn, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report. Eudon Dutton's name was drawn for a cute wine bottle night light with wallflower fragrance. Susan Carey's name was drawn for a cute owl night light with wallflower fragrance. Dot Leiker's name was drawn for a cute grape night light with wallflower fragrance. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35. Next meeting will be Saturday, November 12. Members present were Susan Carey, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Finn, Winnie Diane Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek and Teresa Smith.
City of Hugoton Water Consumption and Climatological Data September 2014
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TOTAL Gals. Pumped 56,533,900 60,202,000 51,448,400 Peak Water Day Gals. 2,910,900 2,789,200 2,122,000 Average High Temperature 81.9 87.2 84.2 Average Low Temperature 56.4 59.1 57.1 Rainfall 2.33” 1.24” .71” Rainfall Total October 2015 through September 2016 24.43”
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Those attending were Clyde Lighty of Ulysses, Wanda Shaddix, Lowell Stanley and Judy Hickert of Moscow and Ruthie Winget of Hugoton. The group had time to take a short tour of the zoo.
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Apples In September, I presented the first of this fall’s Knowledge at Noon programs on Apples. This time of year is perfect for enjoying apples in a variety of ways. Apples are delicious, easy to carry for snacking, low in calories, a natural mouth freshener, and they are a reasonably priced fresh fruit. Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber such as pectin actually helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, reducing the incidence of atherosclerosis and heart disease. The insoluble fiber in apples provides bulk in the intestinal tract, holding water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system. It is a good idea to eat apples with their skins, because almost half of the vitamin C
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Fuji - Fuji’s spicy, crisp sweetness and firm flesh make it an excellent fresh eating apple. It’s also good in baking or applesauce and stores well. Fuji flavor improves in storage like fine wine. Fuji skin color varies from yellow-green with red highlights to very red. It was bred from a cross between Red Delicious and Ralls Janet varieties in Japan. Favored among apple enthusiasts, the Fuji’s popularity can only be matched by a Cheddar cheese that brings out the Fuji’s bold, sweetness and allows it to shine. Gala - Gala is sweet, aromatic and crisp with a lightred color. It is heart-shaped with distinctive yellow-orange skin with red striping. Gala is just the right size for snacking, and is great in salads, good for baking and very good in applesauce. It also pairs well with a very sharp Cheddar cheese. Honey Crisp - These are my personal favorite. They have a crisp, juicy flesh and are an excellent eating apple. They have come in first place multiple times when I have had various groups select their favorite tasting apple. McIntosh - McIntosh have
a white, finely textured flesh, which becomes very soft from baking. The earlier ones tend to be sweeter, and firmer. The preference for these in pies depends on how soft you want your baked apples. The refreshingly sweet flavor of McIntosh, with a hint of tart, balances well with the pucker power of a very sharp, aged cheddar. Pink Lady - These are crisp in texture, and bright pink color, with a tart-sweet flavor. They are slow to oxidize and work great when you want apple slices on a cheese tray, or for dipping. Rome - Rome is the baker’s buddy. Its mild flavor grows richer when baked or sautéed. Rome has smooth, blazingly red skin with sweet, slightly juicy flesh. The slices hold their shape well when baked. The skin is tough, and it has a dryish, somewhat coarse, firm flesh. So enjoy the fall weather and eat an apple today! If you would like more ideas on how to use apples, stop by the Stevens County Extension Office at 114 East 5th and get a copy of the apple recipes presented at the Knowledge for Noon program.
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The Thursday afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center with Barbara Maerz, hostess. Jan Black had the high score and Barbara the low score. Three members tied for second: Larry Bradford, Donita Graham and Midge Greenwood.
by Judy Hickert
Buffalo Boosters host Soup Supper Moscow Senior Citizens are invited to a Soup Supper with desserts at the Moscow Senior Center, Saturday evening October 15 at 5:00 p.m. The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club is sponsoring the event. Games will be played following supper.
Mr. Anderson’s seventh grade Geography class listens to city employees Randall Maxwell and
Dustin Phillips explain how Moscow's water system works. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
A nice group of Moscow Senior Citizens enjoy lunch provided by Pioneer Electric Monday at noon, at the Moscow Senior Center. Representives of the electric cooperative Rae Gorman
and Kris Leisher of Ulysses were available to welcome everyone, answer questions and give out prizes. They will be going to several towns for lunch as this is Cooperative Month.
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Janis Deynes and Tami Baehler, both of rural Moscow, have been working in the Moscow Grade School as Paraprofessionals. They are both new to the school system.
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Friday, October 7 Junior High Volleyball/ Football, Here at Deerfield, 4:30 p.m. High School Footballat Deerfield, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8 Cross Country at Lakin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 10 Junior High Football, Here vs. Balko, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 High School Volleyball at Ingalls Thursday, October 13 Lifetouch Second Chance Pictures, 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 14 High School Football at Minneola, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18 Junior High/High School Volleyball at Rolla Friday, October 21 End of the first Academic Quarter
High School Football, Here vs. Fowler, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22 Sub State Volleyball at Deerfield Regional Cross Country at Greeley County Monday, October 24 Late Start for students, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Elementary 4:00-7:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences, Junior High/High School 5:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27 High School Football at Rolla, 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 No School, Trade day for Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 31 Grade School sings at Pioneer Manor, 1:30 p.m.
The Moscow Grade School fifth grade class attended the OWLS (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site) Classroom at the Cimarron National Grasslands Wednesdy, September 28. The class was at Middle Springs Camp. Teacher Valerie Thompson and helper Jace Thompson took the class. The children and their teacher - learned about conservation, wildlife and forestry at six different stations, including fire ecology, soil tunnel, pelts, pack horse, and leave no trace. There was also a very interesting talk about the trails and pioneer women by two ladies from the museum. One was dressed as a pioneer woman and the other as an Indian woman. The class was from 9:45 a.m. through 12:15 p.m. and was sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service. Fifth grades from Yarborough, Hugoton, Elkhart and Moscow attended the informative class. After the instruction everyone was fed lunch
of hot dogs, chips and cookies. All agreed it was a great class.
Fifth graders attend OWLS Classroom
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People rely on fire and smoke detectors to help keep them safe in their homes. Though fire and smoke alarms are effective, a firm fire safety plan that will keep everyone calm should a fire occur could make the difference between life and death. The U.S. Fire Administration says that more than 3,500 Americans die each year in fires, while roughly 18,300 more men, women and children are injured each year. Cooking accounts for the greatest percentage of residential fires, followed by arson. Dryer vent fires are also a big concern. FEMA says that smoke, rather than the fire’s flames, is responsible for 75 percent of all deaths by fire. In addition to physical injury and material damage, fires can cause a host of problems. Psychological distress, monetary damages and loss of pets may come with fires. Loss of irreplaceable personal items is also a concern. Although fires can be devastating, they’re also highly preventable, and smoke alarms and a home fire safety plan are two precautionary measures everyone should take. Creating an evacuation plan doesn’t have to be complicated. Such a plan can be established in a few minutes and then reinforced through practice every so often to keep everyone fresh on what to do. • Begin by assessing the layout of the home. Figure out the two best exits from the home. • If your home doesn’t have two doors, invest in a fire ladder so that one of the windows can be a point of exit.
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Rolla News By Phoebe Brummett
Thursday, October 6 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Cimarron at 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Volleyball vs. NCS at 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football at Boise City at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 7 - Pre-K to sixth Grade Cheer Camp 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - High School Football at Fowler at 7:00 p.m. - No School Saturday, October 8 - Junior High/High School Cross Country at Lakin at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, October 10 - BOE Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - Columbus Day - Teacher Inservice - No School Tuesday, October 11 - High School Volleyball Tri at Satanta at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 - Pre-K to fifth Grade Fire Station Visits - Rolla Rec Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 - Junior High Volleyball at Walsh at 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football at Walsh at 5:30 p.m.
Lena Martens, Jaxen Mauk, Carissa Sohm, Tina Martens and Andrea Reza pose in front of the William Allen White House in Emporia. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
RJH students travel to Emporia to attend William Allen White event Some of the Rolla Pirates attended the sixty-fourth annual celebration of the William Allen White Children’s Book Awards program, directed by Emporia State University and supported in part by the Trusler Foundation, Saturday, October 1, 2016. During that day, schoolchildren from across the state of Kansas traveled to Emporia for special events including lock-ins, author readings and book signings, along with a pep rally on campus before the awards ceremony itself. Many teachers use travel to the book awards as incentives in their school
reading programs. Rolla is such a school. Sponsors Suzanne Murray and Becky Sohm traveled with five students from the Rolla Junior High to attend the festivities. The students earned their trip by reading William Allen White books during the course of the school year and taking Accelerated Reader tests and passing them with a score of 90% or above. Student representatives present the winning authors with their White Award medals during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the special day. It was great fun for all who attended.
Rolla fifth graders attend OWLS at Cimarron National Grasslands September 28, Rolla’s fifthgrade class attended the annual OWLS (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site) event at Middle Springs in the Cimarron National Grasslands. The event is a cooperative effort by the U.S. Forest Service, the National Resources Conservation Service, the Morton County Museum, and the Morton and Stevens County Extension Offices. Students rotated to six different stations during the morning. At the Fire Ecology station, U.S. Forest Service staff showed students firefighting and safety equipment and discussed techniques used by firefighters who work in national lands like their own grasslands, as well as land with far different terrain. At the Soil station, hosted by the NRCS, students got to experience life underground by walking through the Soil Tunnel Trailer. Students also learned more about the many common products made from crops grown in our area. Staff of the Forest Service hosted the Leave No Trace station, where students learned about principles of camping and other use of public lands which “leave no trace” of humans’ presence. Students already knew about a lot of these guidelines, such as leaving no litter and making sure fires are completely out, but they did learn some new rules as well. For example, historical artifacts found on public lands should be left exactly where they were found rather than being picked up for any reason - even to take to a museum! Another popular station was the Santa Fe Trail station, which was hosted by the Morton County Museum staff and volunteers. Folks dressed as Native Americans and travelers along the Santa Fe Trail
The fifth grade class left to right are Desean Lewis, Tyrell Wagner, Rylan Williams, Gabby Bolin, Jennifer Guerrero, Elaina Reza and
Samantha Martinez. Photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.
Gabby Bolin is excited to visit the soil trailer. Desean Lewis and Rylan Williams. Photo courPhoto courtesy of Becky Sohm. tesy of Becky Sohm. told of their experiences along the trail and showed items they might have used or traded for. Students received a model covered wagon to put together and beef sticks, similar to dried meat which might have been eaten on the trail. The Skin, Skulls, and Tracks station was a very hands-on discussion of grassland animals led by staff of the Forest Service. Students were able to compare the skulls of different mammals
and learn about their eating habits by the type of teeth they have. Other animal adaptations, like camouflage, were easily seen as students explored different animal pelts. At the final station, Pack Horses, District Ranger Lance Brown had brought two packhorses, “Rooster” and “Buck,” and educated students and staff alike about the practical applications of pack horses in
this day and age, the different types of pack saddles used, and proper care of pack horses. The event ended with a picnic lunch of grilled hot dogs provided by the Morton County Museum. Mrs. Sohm would like to acknowledge all the agency staff and volunteers who worked so hard to host a memorable education event for the area fifth-grade students.
Huddle up! The Pirates get some advice from their coach Jon Schnable, while all the trainers are ready with water. Photo courtesy of Anne Schnable. Lupita Ruelas and Austin Apelu pose with their medals from the cross country meet at Syracuse. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Cross country competes at Syracuse Rolla’s cross country team traveled to Syracuse Saturday, October 1 to compete in their meet. Sixth grader Austin Apelu medaled, placing eighth. Junior Lupita Ruelas brought home the sixth place medal in junior varsity.
Tina Martens, Jaxen Mauk, Carissa Sohm, Andrea Reza and Lena Martens pose with author Chris Grabenstein during the William Allen White event in Emporia. Grabenstein was one of the junior high level winning authors, writing the book “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
The other team members improved their personal bests. Each team member continues to improve with each meet. Congratulations and good luck at the next meet, Thursday, October 6 at Cimarron!
Girl Scouts express appreciation The Rolla Girl Scouts gave goody bags and treats to the Morton County Sheriff's Department for every police office for Cop Appreciation
Day. Each girl also made a card for each officer saying, "Thanks for all you do!" Way to go Girl Scouts! Blue lives matter!
The Pirates are ready to snap the ball. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Langley.
Pirates defeat Deerfield The Mighty Pirates traveled to Deerfield Spartan country Friday, September 30 to play football. The Pirates came away with their first win of the season, soundly defeating the Spar-
tans, 54-0. It was a great win for Coaches Schnable and Cook and a booster shot for the team. Great job! The next football game will be Friday, October 7 at Fowler. Let’s go, Pirates!
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Standing left to right are Coach Zeta Greene, Angelina Fosdick, Brooke Hinds, Allyson Norton, Vanessa Reza, Cacee Milburn, Teagan Simmons, Deserae Schwindt and Coach Dawn Hart. In front are TreTre Cooper, Alexandra Hart and Chloe Burnett. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Standing left to right are Natalie Villegas, Gabby Bolin, Samantha Martinez, Andrea Reza, Elena Reza and Emmalee Reza. Kneeling in front are Hannah McCurry, Brynlee Williams, Olivia Reza, Alivia Bolin and Tyne Ellis Claassen. Not pictured are Bralyn Crowl, Lexi Crowl and Cayli Crowl. Leaders are Monica Reza, Jamie Mason and Roni Krey. Photo and story submitted by Jamie Mason.
Lady Pirates compete in tournament
The Lady Pirates traveled to Moscow Saturday, October 1 to compete in an all day volleyball tournament with nine teams. The Pirates were able to come away with
fourth place. Congratulations to the team and their coaches, Zeta Greene and Dawn Hart. Keep up the good work!
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Ben Schmidt is sworn in Successful applicants to the July 2016 Kansas bar examination were sworn in as Kansas attorneys in one ceremony Friday, September 30, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center in Topeka. Among the applicants was Ben Gilbert Schmidt of Rolla. Chief Justice Lawton Nuss will preside over the Kansas Supreme Court and Judge Daniel Crabtree will represent the U.S. District Court. Doug Shima, clerk of the Kansas Supreme Court, will administer the state oath and Timothy O'Brien, clerk for the U.S. District Court, will administer the federal oath. Kevin F. Mitchelson and Donald N. Peterson II, respectively the chair and vice chair of the Kansas Board of Law
Examiners, will present the new attorneys to the court.
did you know? Animals verbalize in many different ways to communicate. One thing cat owners may notice is that cats have a tendency to meow as a form of speaking with humans. However, according to the North Shore Animal League America, cats almost never meow at other cats, as meowing is a sound generally reserved for interacting with humans. Cat owners should talk back to their cats often, as cats enjoy hearing their own names and their owners’ voices. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services
This picture was brought in for our enjoyment by Jack Moser several years ago. Thanks, Jack. If anyone else has pictures to share, let us know. The 1944 Hugoton Rural High School football team is pictured here. On the back row, left to right are Allen Arnold, Kenneth Greenwood, Wade Greenwood, Fred Horton, Vernie
Betsworth, Don (Bubba) Hardey, Ross Shirley, Otis Farmer, Jr., Charles Reser and Lewis J. Beavers. On the front row, left to right, are Coach Jack Vore, Marvin Bradfield, Alvin Beavers, Don Groves, Bill Warner, Jack Moser, Jack Barber, Roy Horton, Robert Sessler and Principal Kurt Seimens.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget “Mrs. Frank D. Stout, better known to her host of friends as ‘Grandma’ Stout, one of Morton County’s earliest pioneers, passed down that long and endless trail to help prepare the way for those to follow, October 1, 1936, at the home of her son John Stout at La Junta, Co. She was more than 83 years of age and had spent many of them in Morton County… “Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, October 3, 1936 in the Methodist Church. Rev. R. L. Wells of Guymon, Ok. brought the message and a mixed quartet composed of Ralph Riggs, Mrs. Harold Worthington, Miss Minnie Hahn and Geo. L. Hayward sang several selections and Mr. Riggs sang a solo, all accompanied by Mrs. Anne Dickenson at the piano. “Interment was in the Rolla Cemetery.” I previously mentioned the death of Frank Stout in 1916, the passing of the first generation of Rolla homesteaders, but his wife, Lizzy (Clinesmith) Stout lived for 20 years after his death. In the beginning, she continued to live in their original homestead ¼ mile to the SW of Rolla, but in her final year or two, she developed breast cancer and began living with her son, my grandfather Ed Stout on his farm 1½ miles north of Rolla. Now, I could take the easy route here and simply go on by re-printing her obituary from October 1936, as started out in the first couple of paragraphs above, but the private family story about her final year is far more interesting as told to me by my dad and his sister, my Aunt Pearl. Dad was 18 years old and Aunt Pearl was 15 years old, both still living on the farm when their grandma Lizzy Stout moved in. They told me the story in bits and pieces over the years of “Grandma Stout” moving in with them, but by continuing to ask questions of my dad and Aunt Pearl, I eventually got the whole picture. As mentioned, I’d always known Lizzy died of breast cancer, but at some point over the years, Aunt Pearl casually mentioned to me “the smell” which this caused in the house. At first, I just let this bit of information go, but being puzzled, I eventually had to follow up by asking Aunt Pearl how breast cancer could have a smell. “Open sores,” she sorta’ whispered. Due to her hushed tones, I got the impression this wasn’t something we should talk about, so as before, I initially accepted this, but as I thought more about it, it still didn’t make sense, so I kept coming back to the issue. Aunt Pearl eventually explained the wounds required daily dressings, and her mom (my Grandma Minnie) would ask Lizzy for the dressings so she could boil and wash them, but instead of turning them over, Great-grandma
Lizzy would stuff them in nooks and crannies throughout the house, thus creating the horrible smell. It was at this point, I began to learn Greatgrandma Lizzy didn’t get along with her daughter-inlaw, Minnie Stout. Once, during one of their little tiffs, Grandma Lizzy did what ladies in polite society did, pretending to “have the vapors,” as they said back then (or “to faint,” as we say today). “Having the vapors” was the common thing for ladies to do in those days, but her son, my Grandpa Ed Stout, was quite familiar with this tradition, and being on the vaporous scene at the time, he commented, “Those are the rosiest cheeks I’ve ever seen on an unconscious person.” Seeing she wasn’t getting any support from her son, Great-grandma Lizzy decided she’d had enough of living with him and his wife, and demanded to move out to La Junta, Co., where her youngest son John Stout lived with his wife. Apparently she got along better with them, because she stayed with them until her death October 1, 1936, after which her body was returned to Rolla for her funeral and subsequent burial in the Rolla Cemetery, thereby joining several of the other Rolla pioneers who preceded her (but who knows how she felt 14 years later when her daughter-in-law, Minnie Stout, was buried about a hundred feet away from her? I’ll bet she’s still pretending to “have the vapors,” although probably without rosy cheeks this time). “ANOTHER PIONEER GOES DOWN THE LONG AND ENDLESS TRAIL” Mrs. Frank D. Stout, better known to her host of friends as “Grandma” Stout, one of Morton County’s earliest pioneers, passed down that long and endless trail to help prepare the way for those to follow, October 1, 1936, at the home of her son at La Junta, Co. She was more than 83 years of age and had spent many of them in Morton County. She and her husband moved to a claim on the vast prairie in 1887 and settled and made their home there. The claim is now three miles north of Rolla. [David Stout’s editorial note: this is not true. The original claim was ¼ mile to the southwest of Rolla.] Many were the hardships she had faced in her long life and many were the friends that she made and never lost. She was a pioneer of the highest type and never did the difficulties arise that were too great for her to overcome. The world will long remember her as one of the “Pioneer Mothers” of Morton County.
The author’s great grandmother Lizzy Clinesmith Stout, in her younger years. Obituary Elizabeth Clinesmith was born in Buenavista, Oh., March 7, 1853 and while yet young, she moved with her parents to Warren County, In. In 1866 the family moved to Wilson County. At the age of 19 years she joined the United Brethren Church and was immersed under Brother Cotingham’s Church of Coyville. December 21, 1876 she was united in marriage to Frank D. Stout near Middletown. In 1883 she, with her husband moved to Cunningham, Kingman County. In 1887, they moved to Morton County and took up their homestead near Rolla. To this union five children were born and all were boys. The oldest and the youngest of whom preceded her in death. Manford, age four years, two months and sixteen days died near Coyville, from diphtheria December 25, 1882. The youngest Willie Lawrence, age eleven months and sixteen days died at Rolla and his was the first grave in the Rolla Cemetery. He was buried May 30, 1889. Her husband, Frank D. Stout, died May 29, 1916 and was laid to rest on his birthday, June 1, at the age of seventy years. Mrs. Stout died at the home of her son John near La Junta October 1, 1936 at the age of 83 years, six months and twenty-three days. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons, Ed and Elver of Rolla, John W. of La Junta, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, three brothers, George Clinesmith of Coyville, John Clinesmith of Wakita, Ok., and Frank Clinesmith of Rolla, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Dexter of Wellington. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon, October 3, 1936 in the Methodist Church. Rev. R. L. Wells of Guymon, Ok. brought the message and a mixed quartet composed of Ralph Riggs, Mrs. Harold Worthington, Miss Minnie Hahn and Geo. L. Hayward sang several selections and Mr. Riggs sang a solo, all accompanied by Mrs. Anne Dickenson at the piano. Interment was in the Rolla Cemetery.
Thursday, October 10, 1991 Mick Mantzke won the points championship for the year at Beaver, Ok., Thunder Car Race series for 1991. Mantzke also finished second in his heat race as did Jamie French. Don Knier was first in his heat race and both John Akers and Kenny Burrows were third in theirs. Jan Leonard was fourth in the heat race he was in. In the trophy dash, Don Knier was third. In the “A” feature, Mantzke came in fourth and French was fifth. Two Hugoton women competed successfully in the powder puff race. Denise Leonard finished first and RoGlenda Coulter finished second. Rex Coulter was the winner of the mechanics race. Thursday, October 14, 1971 Navy Airman Apprentice Reginald D. Shank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shank of
Hugoton, is a member of Training Squadron 28 at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tx., which was awarded its second consecutive “Top Prop Squadron Award” and the quarterly “Aces” award. Reggie is a 1969 graduate of Hugoton High School. Friday, October 2, 1931 Ed Mills, commonly known as “Blackie” was badly cut with a knife about the head and chest last Sunday night. Mills was found near the residence of Prof. C.A. Thompson covered with blood and nearly exhausted from weakness. City Marshall Newman was called, who took Mills to the Bundy Hotel where he roomed and called a physician. Mills was found suffering from a cut across the throat about five inches long, which narrowly missed the windpipe and jugular vein. He also had a long cut about eight inches long
across the chest and numerous other smaller cuts about the face and the upper part of the body. The physician dressed Mills’ wounds and he is still confined to his bed. The question of just how Mills received his wounds is somewhat of a mystery as he refuses up to date to disclose the name of his attacker. It is supposed that he got into a fight, either as the result of a craps game or poker game, in a fuss with some of the bootlegging fraternity who infest the city or over some of the many women who are plying their trade here. The officers still have the matter under consideration and developments are expected at any time. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 29, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF DORIS A. FULLER, DECEASED Case No. 2014 PR 65 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition for final settlement has been filed in the above Court by Randal K. Fuller and Sue L. Christensen, Co-Executors of the will and estate of Doris A. Fuller, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of their acts, proceedings and accounts as Co-Executor, for payment of court costs, attorney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees
and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 24th day of October, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. RANDAL K. FULLER and SUE L. CHRISTENSEN, Co-Executors-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Attorneys for Petitioners (620) 544-4333
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, September 22, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AGNES LUCILLE DILLON, DECEASED Case No. 2016PR30 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court on September 14, 2016, by David E. Dillon, son of the decedent, Agnes Lucille Dillon, praying for the determination of descent of the real estate as more fully described in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests
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