May 17, 2012

Secretary of State KrisKobach, the chief electionsofficer in Kansas, wantsthose who plan to run foroffice this year to know thechanges that took placeFriday due to the delay inredistricting being com-pleted. Filing Deadlines Beginning May 11, the

filing deadline for the fol-lowing offices is Monday,June 11, at 12:00 p.m.;

U.S. House of Representa-tives, Kansas State Sen-ate, Kansas State House ofRepresentatives andKansas State Board of Education. The filingdeadline for all other of-fices (elected judicial,county, township, pre-cinct, other local offices)remains Friday, June 1, at12:00 p.m.Petition Requirements

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If spring fever has hityou, and you’re longing toclear up the piles of stuffyou’ve accumulated overthe fall and winter, the Cityof Hugoton is here to help!Want to buy new furniture,but don’t want to have agarage sale to get rid of theold? Or do you have a use-less washer, dryer, refriger-ator or other applianceshogging project space inyour garage? Tires will beaccepted, as the landfill haswaived the fee for tires. TheCity has removed most re-strictions for pickup items.Chunks or slabs of concretewill not be picked up. Mosthazerdous materials willalso not be picked up. (Ifyou have a question about

hazardous materials, youmay call the City office.)Trucks will be working theirway from one end of Hugo-ton to the other for the com-munity’s annual City-WideCleanup Monday, May 21through Friday, May 25. You are free to put yourlarge, awkward or otherwisecumbersome items in the

Volume 125, Number 20 Thursday, May 17, 2012 18 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Storm season is uponus and everyone needs tobe prepared. StevensCounty is fortunate inhaving four storm shelterssplit between the commu-nities of Hugoton andMoscow. The newest facil-ity is the FEMA room inHugoton High School at215 West Eleventh. TheFEMA room is located atthe back of the old highschool and has an occu-pancy of 840 people. Itcan withstand winds up to250 m.p.h., a missile at-

tack and is self contained.In case of disaster thewater supply and bath-room facilities are sepa-rated from the rest of theschool. It also has a backup generator in case theelectricity goes out.

To get to the facility peo-ple will need to park in theback of the high schooland middle school. Thebuilding is attached to theOLD high school and theoutside door is just up theramp. The door is clearlymarked as a Tornado

Shelter and it will be theonly door unlocked. The basement ofStevens County Sheriff’sLaw Enforcement Centeris the second TornadoShelter for Hugoton. It islocated at 505 S. Monroe,directly across from the li-brary. You must go in thefront door of the facilityand go to your right. Thisdoor will always be un-locked. In the past Hugo-ton residents were used tobeing able to go to Stevens

Family and friends gath-ered May 12, 2012 to honorand congratulate the ac-complishments of theHugoton High School Classof 2012. The Class of 2012has indicated that four willenter the military, 14 planto attend a four year col-lege/university, 47 plan tocomplete a program ofstudy in two years or less,and six plan to go into theworkforce.

The community organiza-tions of Stevens Countyhave been generous onceagain in presenting over$46,000.00 in scholarshipsto the graduates. This trulyshows how important the

members of these organiza-tions feel it is for graduatesto continue their educationat a post secondary school. Scholarship recipientsare: Ron Crane/CharlaHolder Memorial - JameyMuncy; Hutton - KassiddyLittlefield; Joe Sheffield Me-morial - Marissa Gonzales;Southwest Pioneer Founda-tion - John Baehler andAvory Stegman; Gas Capital- Cassidy Reed and StetsonHonig; Stevens CountyHospital Auxillary - DallasSoderlund; Hershey Family- Colten Lissolo, LoganLivengood and Laton Heger;Roy and Myrtle Parsons -Stetson Honig, John

Baehler, Kevin Omo, Kas-siddy Littlefield, Zach Kiley,Laton Heger, Logan Liven-good, Cassidy Reed, Mi-randa Ramsey and RalynnSittingdown; RichardMichem - Logan Livengood;Lions Club - John Baehler,Kelli Schmidt and AvoryStegman; Kappa EttaSorority - Miranda Ramsey,Cassidy Reed, AlondraMeraz and Jayme Muncy;Britta and Olian ThompsonMemorial - Cassidy Reedand Stetson Honig; Chan-dler Clay Sandoval Memo-rial - John Baehler, LatonHeger and Ralynn Sitting-down; Hugoton MasonicLodge - Kassiddy Littlefield

and Logan Livengood; PEO- Miranda Ramsey; JosephB. Chillen - Nataly Mar-tinez; Larry Seaboldt -Laton Heger and StetsonHonig; Southwest Friendsof the Arts - Miguel Degol-lado; Pollyannas - SkylarMcLain, Kelli Schmidt andZach Kiley; Patriotic Awardfrom Pollyannas - Ty Haller;First National Bank - Stet-son Honig, Colten Lissoloand Miranda Ramsey; Ki-wanis - Ralynn Sitting-down, Riece Clinesmith,Nataly Martinez and KelliSchmidt; Kevin Seaman -Kevin Omo and CassidyReed; Rotary Club - Laton

The U.S. Postal Service(USPS) Wednesday, May 9announced it will not closeany of the 134 post officesin Kansas that were beingconsidered for closure orconsolidation, nor will itclose the more than 3,600post offices nationwidethat were included inUSPS’ Expanded Accessstudy. U.S. Senator Jerry

Moran (R-Kan.), a memberof the U.S. Senate Home-land Security and Govern-mental Affairs Committee– which has jurisdictionover the Postal Service –released the followingstatement on the an-nouncement: “This news is a win forcommunities acrossKansas,” Sen. Moran said.

“For the last year, we havebeen asking the PostalService what Kansansneed to do to save theirpost offices – and USPSlistened. I am pleased wewere able to work with thePostmaster General to finda solution that will helpreturn USPS to financialviability, while keeping our

Anyone filing for aCounty, Township orPrecinct office needs tohave all forms filed in theCounty Clerk’s office bynoon June 1, 2012.

All Stevens County res-idents who plan to vote inthe Primary, August 7,2012, and General, No-vember 6, 2012, Electionsshould confirm now thatthey have a valid form ofphoto identification (ID).There is a new law, theKansas Secure and FairElections Act (S.A.F.E.),which requires that allKansans provide a photo

ID when voting in person.This law was signed byGovernor Sam Brownbackin April, 2011. Accordingto the Secretary of State’soffice, Kansans age 65 andover may use expiredphoto IDs. Those castingmail-in ballots will need toverify their signature andprovide a copy of photo IDor valid Kansas driver’s li-cense or non-driver ID

number. If you are registered tovote but don’t have photoID, you can go to yourlocal driver’s license officeto get forms for a free non-driver ID card for voting. If you don’t have proofof your identity—a re-quirement for getting afree non-driver ID card—

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Janet’s Bridal and Boutique hosted a local“celebrity” - Super Mom 2012 Samantha Stuck- Tuesday afternoon. Owner Janet Stutz and

employee Nancy Scott flank Samantha Stuck.The ladies are all smiles after bestowing the$25.00 gift certificate to Samantha.

Samantha Stuck claims title of Super Mom 2012Samantha Stuck is

Hugoton’s Super Mom for2012! She is married toO.J. Stuck. As SuperMom, Samantha will re-ceive a $50 gift certificatefrom the Chamber of Com-merce in addition to her

$25 gift certificate fromJanet’s Bridal & Boutique.

Other “super moms”from the area are DixieWillis, who will take homethe $25 gift certificatefrom Yardmaster Gifts,Greenhouse & Nursery,

Rhonda McBride, with a$25 gift certificate fromRay’s Salon, and KimberlyKraisinger, who won theenviable “night in” fromShowplace Video, com-plete with two video

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Current community storm shelters listed

Candidates for office mustfile by June 1

Clean up your yard next week!HHS Class of 2012 gathers nearly $50,000 in scholarshipsSeventy seniors pause amidst the graduation festivities Saturdaymorning prior to becoming Hugoton High School graduates.

Students anxiously mounted the stage to accept diplomas andventure into the rest of their lives.

Redistricting causes change tofiling deadline for public office

Postal Service will not close Kansas post offices

The new FEMA Shelter at the high school can be found forstorm shelter by following the above route. The red markedroute starts at the right coming off Main Street and making aturn to the west. The route is pretty self-explanatory after turn-ing into it. The right inset picture shows the sign marking theshelter. Occupancy can be up to 840 so parking may be limited.

Valid photo ID required in order to vote

Say “THANKS!” to a soldier.

STANDING TALL was the officialposter for Armed Forces Day in 1951.

Former Rolla resident Es-ther Irene HutchinsonLeighton, age 86 of Newcas-tle, Ok., passed away peace-fully at the BrookhavenExtensive Care NursingHome in Norman, Ok.

She was born September21, 1925 the youngest of fourchildren to Henry Sullivanand the former Wilma Lewisat home, south of Rolla inMorton County. Esther grew up in Rollaand graduated from RollaHigh School in 1943. After high school, thatsame year, she met and latermarried a young Army AirCorp soldier from Kentuckyby the name of Daniel BooneHutchinson. Esther metDaniel while he was stationedin Liberal. He proudly serveda tour of duty overseas dur-ing World War II and re-turned home to Esther. They soon began a familyraising two sons, Dannie andChilles. Their first home was

in Hugoton before theymoved back to Rolla. Esther worked as a home-maker and later got a job asa switch board operator. In1955 her family moved toOhio for seven years andmoved back to Rolla in 1962,where the boys finishedschool. Unexpectedly in 1966, herhusband Daniel died andthree years later in 1969 shemoved to Oklahoma City tobe close to her sons. August 31, 1973, Esthermarried Harold Leighton andthree years later they movedto Newcastle to be close againto her sons and their fami-lies. Esther continued work-ing as a secretary until sheretired. She loved her familyand enjoyed baby sitting hergrandchildren. Mrs. Leighton was a de-voted Christian woman whoenjoyed playing the organand piano at church. In herlater years she attended herson Chilles’ church in New-castle, the Tri-City WorshipCenter. Some of her hobbies weregardening, canning, sewing,knitting and making all kindsof crafts. Esther was preceded indeath by husbands, DanielBoone Hutchinson in 1966and Harold D. Leighton in2007; her sister Fern Bryant;

two brothers, Charles Sulli-van and an infant brother. Survivors include her twosons, Dannie Lynn Hutchin-son Sr. of Neodesha andChilles Dean Hutchinson andwife Brenda of Newcastle; twostepsons, Tony Leighton andwife Birgit of California andBill Leighton and wife Janyceof Lubbock, Tx.; five grand-children, Dannie LynnHutchinson Jr., DonnovanLynn Hutchinson, DeondaLynn Roberson and husbandMichael, Layne Marie McVayand husband Justin andPaige Deann George and hus-band David; four step grand-children, Kristina, Shalynn,Benedict and Jessica

Leighton; 17 great grandchil-dren; four nieces andnephews; and many otherloving relatives and friends. Funeral services were at-tended Monday afternoon,May 14, 2012 at the Tri-CityWorship Center in Newcastle.A local graveside service wasattended Tuesday afternoon,May 15, 2012 in the RollaCemetery. Arrangementswere with Wilson - Little Funeral Home in Newcastle. Memorials may be made tothe Tri-City Worship Center,3446 NW Twenty-fourth,Newcastle, OK. 73065. Sendonline condolences to wilson-little.com.

Esther Leighton

May 17- ***Date Change*** Safe

Routes to School walkaboutwill be at 3:45 p.m. The tourwill start at the ElementarySchool and proceed to the Mid-dle School.May 18- National Bike to Work Day- Commodities will be distrib-uted in Moscow from 10:00 to11:00 a.m. at the Senior Cen-ter, and in Hugoton from 12:00noon to 1:00 p.m. on the eastside of the fire station.May 19- USD 217 eighth grade grad-uation.- Armed Forces DayMay 20- Rolla High School graduation- Hugoton Learning Academy

graduation at 3:00 p.m. at HLAbuilding, 529 S. Main.May 21-25- Hugoton City-wide Clean-up.Call 544-8531 for more infor-mation.- Signups for Hugoton Recre-

ation Commission summer ac-tivities. You can also sign upfor wrestling or basketballcamp. Visitwww.hugotonrec.com or stopby the HRC at 211 S. Madisonto find out more.May 21- Rolla kindergarten gradua-

tion- USD 210 Board of Educationwill meet at 6:30 p.m.May 22- Last day of school for Hugo-ton Middle and Hugoton High

Schools.- Glenda Hopkins, Veterans

Service Representative, will beat the Stevens County Libraryfrom 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Shecan assist veterans and theirdependents in applying forbenefits from the Veterans Ad-ministration. To make an ap-pointment, please call620-544-3102 or visit her of-fice at 116 E. Chestnut in Gar-den City.- Hugoton High School All

Sports Banquet at 6:00 p.m. inthe high school/middle schoolcafeteria. May 23- Last day of evening classes

for Hugoton Learning Acad-emy.May 24

- Last day of school for EarlyChilldhood Development Cen-ter and Hugoton ElementarySchool. Students will be re-leased at 11:30 a.m.- Last day of school for USD

217 students- Miss Kansas Pageant Pre-

view at 6:30 p.m. at the HHSAuditorium. May 25- Commissioners will meet at

8:30 a.m. in the Commission-ers’ Room at the StevensCounty Courthouse.May 28- Memorial DayMay 30- Singer/songwriter Steve Eu-lberg will present a free con-cert at the Stevens CountyLibrary at 6:30 p.m.

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, May 17, 2012

Obituaries

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Former Hugoton residentBrandon L. Reynolds passedfrom this life Monday, May 7,2012 at his home in Liberal.He was 31.

Born August 30, 1980 inEmporia, Brandon was theson of James L. Reynoldsand the former Noelene Heil-man. Brandon graduated fromHugoton High School withthe Class of 1999. June 2005, he marriedThim Khamphovong in Lib-eral; she survives.

In addition to his wifeThim, Brandon is survived byson Bradly Reynolds of Lib-eral; daughter RiannaReynolds of Liberal; hismother Noelene Craft ofGage, Ok.; his father JamesReynolds of Salina; sisterJamie Reynolds of Gage; andhis grandparents, KarenReynolds Rich and EugeneHeilman, both of Hugoton. Memorial services were at-tended Friday, May 11, 2012at Miller Chapel with Rev.Bill Prater presiding.

Brandon Reynolds

Friends and family mem-bers gathered Monday morn-ing to remember and honorKathryn “Kay” Louise LesterRoderick. Mrs. Roderickpassed through Heaven’sgate at the Circle of Life Hos-pice in Springdale, Ar. withher family by her side. Shewas 91. Born March 11, 1921 inHugoton, she was the daugh-ter of Edmon Lester and theformer Myrtle Estelle Fidler.Kay was a resident of Rogers,Ar. where she had lived since1982. Kay enjoyed a wonderfulvibrant life with her familywho were extremely impor-tant to her. She cherishedhelping and taking care ofthem. She loved spendingtime outdoors working in heryard, planting flowers, andenjoying her favorite rosebushes. When Mrs. Roderick wasn’t busy shopping, bowl-ing or having lunch with herfriends, she spent her timewith her best friend Joyce,who is also her daughter.Nothing made her face lightup more than when shewould tell stories of the oldtimes and family history. Those preceding Kay in

death were her parents; oldersister LaMurtha Sowell ofGrand Junction, Co.; hertwin brother Kenneth EdmonLester of Hugoton; and herson Thomas Lee Winey ofOklahoma City, Ok. Survivors include herdaughter Melba Joyce WineyHiggins and husbandMichael of Rogers, Ar.;grandsons Shannon MichaelHiggins and wife Cathy ofOlathe and Kevin MichaelHiggins of Gentry, Ar.; grand-daughter Tama Sue Torben-son of Spokane Valley, Wa.;great grandchildren, Jordan,Abeygail and Mackenzie all ofOlathe, Jonathan MichaelHiggins and wife Chelsie An-nette of Seligman, Mo. andMakayle and Travis ofSpokane Valley; her greatgreat granddaughter KaylieAnnette Higgins of Seligman;her favorite sister-in-law Bev-erly Lester of Wichita; hernieces and nephews; andmany other loved ones andfriends. Graveside services were at-tended Monday morning,May 14, 2012 in HugotonCemetery under the directionof Paul’s Funeral Home ofHugoton.

Kathryn “Kay” Roderick

Word has been received ofthe death of Ora Kirk Nelson,Jr. Mr. Nelson passed awayTuesday, April 3, 2012 at theage of 92. He was born March26,1920 in Rolla. Kirk was a proud WorldWar II Army Veteran, a mem-ber of the Redding MooseLodge and active in theMoose Lodge RV Club. Mr. Nelson was the countyclerk for Stevens Countyfrom 1958 to 1962. Survivors include his wifeof 70 years, Dorothy Avis

(Dwyer) Nelson; their sonJohn J. Nelson Sr. and wifeCissy; grandchildren John"Jay" Nelson, Jr, and wifeLouise, Phillip Allen Nelson,Timothy Nelson and wifeBrynda and Rosannaa Nel-son; and great grandsons,Timothy Nelson II andMichael Nelson. Kirk was preceeded indeath by his sisters Verla, Vi-vian, Velda and Arlie. No services are planned atthis time. Interment will beat the Veterans Cemetery inIgo at a later date.

Ora Nelson, Jr.

The death of Ruth Robin-son Ford York has beenlearned. Mrs. York passedfrom this life Wednesday,May 2, 2012 at the age of 91. Born August 27, 1920 inHugoton, Ruth was thedaughter of Robert B. Robin-son and the former MildredGerrond. She was the last re-maining member of this family. Ruth loved life, travel, artand music, but most of allher family. She was lovinglyknown as Ruthie, Mom,Gram and Super-Gram. Those preceding her indeath were her brothers, Jayand Bob Robinson and sisterMargaret “Margie” Matheson. Ruth will be greatly missedby her loving husband of 37years, J. Louis York; fourchildren, Michael J. Ford andwife Marsha of Las Vegas, Nv.and Riverton, Wy., Ruth AnnGilbert and husband Warrenof Wimberley, Tx., Mary Jane

Schooley of Dallas, Tx. andElizabeth Spencer and hus-band Don of La Veta, Co.;stepdaughter Kathleen Car-son of Rosepine, La.; her 14grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and numer-ous friends from Texas andColorado. Her ashes will be scatteredat the family cabin in theSpanish Peaks of Colorado -her favorite place of all.

RuthYork

Dear Editor, The U.S. Depart-ment of Labor recentlyannounced they arewithdrawing a rule whichwould have regulated thetype of work kids could doon farms and farm relatedbusinesses across the coun-try. The proposed rule, eventhough it’s now withdrawn,is another example in a longline of instances whereWashington doesn’t under-stand life in the real world.Thankfully, Kansas SenatorJerry Moran was joined bythe rest of the Kansas dele-gation to lead the chargeagainst this overreaching,ridiculous, industry chang-ing rule. As Senator Moran said, "Ifthe Department would havemoved forward with regulat-

ing the relationship betweenparents and children ontheir own farm, or kidsworking for a neighbor, adangerous precedent wouldhave been set; virtuallynothing would be off limitswhen it comes to govern-ment intrusion into ourlives." No one cares more for thesafety and well-being of mykids than I. My neighborsand I don’t need bureau-crats in Washington tellingus how to raise our families.Working on the family farmnot only helps with our op-eration, but more impor-tantly, it teaches futuregenerations responsibilityand the value of an honest

day’s work. These jobskills, in my opinion,are best learned whentaught early in life and

are the basis for a produc-tive life and a strong coun-try. Furthermore, this rulewould have greatly disad-vantaged rural kid’s abilityto work toward going to col-lege. Jobs for kids are verylimited in rural areas whenyou eliminate agriculturaljobs. Thankfully we have a Sen-ator in Washington who un-derstands how the realworld works here in Kansas.Please thank Senator Moranfor his efforts.

Sincerely,Jim Sipes

Kansas Farm Bureau Director, Farmer and Dad

Dad grateful family farm labor rules withdrawn

HUGOTON POLICE REPORTHUGOTON POLICE REPORTBusiness Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020

Jim SipesKansas Farm Bureau Director

Monday, May 7, 2012• Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South

Van Buren, Public Service, Ser-geant Johnson/ACO Smith

• Welfare Check, 100 Block of EastFourth, Public Service, Officer Hag-man

• Hit Gas Meter, 500 Block of SouthWashington, Notified Black Hills,Sergeant Johnson

Tuesday, May 8, 2012• Funeral Escort, 100 Block of South

Main, Public Service, OfficerCrane/ACO Smith

• Dogs at Large, Dogs Impounded,Officer Crane

• Four Wheeler, 400 Block of SouthJefferson, Warning to Subject, Of-ficer Hagman

• Dogs at Large, 500 Block of SouthMonroe, Dogs Impounded, OfficerHagman

Wednesday, May 9, 2012• Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South

Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Goet-zinger

• Disorderly, 400 Block of West

Sixth, Took Report, Officer Goet-zinger/Officer Crane

• Loud Music, 300 Block of SouthMonroe, Officer Lamatsch

• Citizen Assist, 100 Block of SouthAdams, Public Service, OfficerLamatsch

Thursday, May 10, 2012• Medical Assist, 100 Block of South

Adams, Public Service, OfficerGoetzinger

• Civil Standby, 300 Block of SouthAdams, Public Service, OfficerGoetzinger

• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block ofSouth Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Offi-cer Goetzinger

• Stolen Bike, 900 Block of SouthCoulter, Bike Recovered, OfficerCrane/Officer Lamatsch

• Dog at Large, 900 Block of SouthPolk, Dog Impounded, OfficerLamatsch

Friday, May 11, 2012• Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South

Washington, Citizen Assist, Ser-geant Johnson

• Public Service, 100 Block of Jack-son, Public Service, Officer Crane

• Domestic, 900 Block of SouthCoulter, Subject Arrested, OfficerCrane/Officer Hagman

• Welfare Check, 500 Block ofFrench, Public Service, OfficerCrane

Saturday, May 12, 2012• Public Service, 1100 Block of South

Jefferson, Public Service, SergeantJohnson

• Loud Music, 600 Block of SouthMonroe, Advised to Turn the MusicDown, Officer Crane/Officer Hag-man

• Handicap Parking Blocked, 100Block of South Main, ticket Issued,Officer Hagman

• Loud Music, 400 Block of SouthJefferson, Unable to Locate, OfficerHagman

Sunday, May 13, 2012• Non Injury Accident, 100 Block of

West Sixth, Took Report, OfficerHagman

Stevens County EmergencyServices run activity May 7through May 13.Fire Department

Hugoton Station Sunday, May 13, 4:53 p.m.- Alley in the 300 block be-tween Van Buren and Harri-son - dumpster on fire. Fire Department

Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Two medical runs and oneLife Flight.

Stevens CountyFire

DepartmentAnd

Ambulance Report

Death has claimed the lifeof Betty Ann Stan, 85, ofHugoton. Mrs. Stan passedfrom this life Wednesday,May 9, 2012 at her residencein Hugoton. The daughter of HermanSturhahn and the formerSarah E. Bowerman, she wasborn May 15, 1926 in Den-ver, Co. She grew up in theDenver area. Betty loved being with fam-ily and friends. She spent alot of time in the mountainsand loved them. She also en-joyed watching the DenverBroncos and the ColoradoRockies. Mrs. Stan was mother forall the high school kids, asthey lived across the streetfrom the high school. Sheserved as an election judgeduring the elections.

Survivors include her threesons, Joe Stan and wife Maryof Julesburg, Co., Tim Stanand wife Patty of Hugotonand Dan Stan of Sterling Co.;eight grandchildren; fourgreat grandchildren; andmany other relatives andfriends. Betty was preceded indeath by her parents; hus-band John Stan; brotherMarvin Lowery; and sisterVirginia Lowery. Cremation has takenplace. Further arrangementsare pending with Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been es-tablished for St. CatherineHospice. Memorials may bemailed to Paul’s FuneralHome, PO Box 236, Hugoton,Ks. 67951.

Betty Stan

They that wait upon theLord shall renew theirstrength; they shall mountup with wings as eagles;they shall run, and not beweary; and they shall walk,and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

COMMODITIES willbe distributed

in Moscow from10:00 a.m. to

11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center

and Hugoton from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.on the east side of

the fire station.

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County Hospital or MemorialHall. These are no longeravailable for such emergen-cies. Linda Stalcup says thehospital basement can be hotand the patients and staff willbe utilizing the space. Moscow also has two facil-ities designated as TornadoShelters - Moscow HighSchool at 117 West HighSchool Road and the United

Methodist Church at 304Main Street. All these facili-ties will be opened if stormspotters are sent out. At any-time the spotters are sentout, Stevens County EMS Di-rector Rod Kelling will directthe police and sheriff’sdeputies to open the shelters. In most instances earlywarnings are given. If youneed to go to the shelter

please do so at the first warn-ing! Be prepared! It is sug-gested to have a small bagwith essentials, like snacks,water, medication, a blanket,jackets, etc., that are neces-sary for your family. Thesemust be ready for you to pickup and leave in a minute’snotice. Parking at any of thefacilities could be up to ablock away so have your

shoes on and be prepared towalk. You may only have timefor one trip from your vehicle,so be able to carry all essen-tials and children in one trip. Now is the time to thinkabout your plan in case of atornado and get prepared soif you need to take action youcan quickly do so.

Four of the contestants inthe 2012 Miss Kansas pag-eant will be demonstratingtheir talents in Hugoton nextThursday, May 24, at 6:30p.m. in the High School Audi-torium. Among the lovelyladies is Hugotonite Kaiti He-mann. She will be performinga dance for the talent portion.Her platform is “Be a Hero!Stop Bullying.” Kaiti is thedaughter of Brian andStephanie Hemann. The other three ladies whowill be performing are AmberSeevers of Kinsley, JenniferLong of Ulysses and AudreyLamar of Valley Center. The Miss Kansas organiza-tion is a scholarship programhelping young ladies to de-velop poise, confidence and

presence. Over 9,500 com-munity service hours arerecorded each year by theMiss Kansas contestants andover $50,000 is given away in

scholarships each year. It isjudged by finding a well-rounded woman to representand serve Kansas. The con-testants all choose an indi-vidual platform to advocatefor across the state as well aspromoting the organizationand their national platform ofChildren’s Miracle NetworkHospital. These girls will behosting a Miss Kansas Pag-eant Preview May 24 in theHigh School Auditorium. Itwill showcase their interviewskills, talent and eveningwear. They will also be look-ing for Sunflower Princesses(girls ages five throughtwelve) to participate in thepreview. If interested call620-428-1126 for more infor-mation.


Paul’s Funeral Home314 S. Van Buren

620-544-4122 Hugoton, Ks. 67951“Our Family Serving Your Family.”

We treat each family like it’s our own family.Our service doesn’t end the day of the funeral; we are

there for the family as long as they need us.

Jerry, Violet, David & Brandy Robson

Dustin JohnsonFinancial Advisor

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS®Financial Advisor

Lisa Nelson gratefully accepts a much appreci-ated donation from Gas Capital Car Clubmembers for Relay for Life. Presenting thecheck are, left to right, Ralph Rodgers, Jim

Miller, Ron Martin, Clayton Gerrond, Relayfor Life representative Lisa Nelson and Charlotte Breeding.

Hugoton City-Wide

WEEKis Monday, May 21 thru Friday, May 25

Dean BankerCity Utility Supervisor

The city is asking everyone to please use the alleys next to the trash containers. Donot block the alleyways with trash or trees.

If you cannot utilize the alley, call the city office. Trucks will pick up your items in frontof your house next to the street.

Place all tree limbs in a separate pile for disposal. Separate large metal items suchas washers and dryers from trash or tree limbs.

Please contact the City Utilities Supervisor at 544-8531 for large items or special pick-up problems.

Seventh grade April Students of the Month are Elias Mendozaand Zeida Betance. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

Eighth grade Students of the Month for April are MariahReynolds and Damon Passmore. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

This week's Stevens CountyLibrary geekoftheweek isShaylee. She geeks stingrays.

MISS KANSAS Pageant Preview!Thursday, May 24

6:30 in the HHS Auditorium

Free-will donations will be accepted.

Five of the Miss Kansas contestants will be hosting a Miss Kansas Preview to raise moneyfor children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Comesupport the girls as they prepare for Miss Kansas.They will be doing a preview of their interviews,talents and evening gowns.

Kaiti Hemann

Fire Chief Rodney Kelling and USD 210 Superindent MarkCrawford stand in front of the entrance to the Tornado SafeRoom.

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Department is one of the stormshelters available for Stevens County residents. During a stormyou go in these doors and turn to the right.

Storm sheltersContinued from page 1

Super Mom 2012Continued from page 1rentals, two drinks and alarge popcorn.

Kathy Mitchell claimed the$20 gift certificate at StevensCounty Retail Pharmacy, andBrenda Kinser will definitelyenjoy her $25 gift certificateto Finishing Touches. JoyWest was overjoyed to hearshe’d won the $25 gift certifi-cate from China, and Mrs.Bond will have no problemspending her 20 ChamberDollars from the StevensCounty Gas and HistoricalMuseum.

Melissa Lewis can start

some home repairs with her$20 gift certificate from Bult-man, Inc., and Lorraine Mar-tinez can enjoy one ofRanchito’s specials with herhusband for a quiet dinner.Holly Grubbs will feel show-ered with love after she re-ceives her gift basket fromCountry Garden. Sarah Ar-rellano’s car will be runninglike a dream after she usesNAPA Auto Parts’ Car Carebasket.

Jessica Renerio will get achance to put her feet upduring her free pedicure at

Tan’alon. Cherie McLain willappreciate the free large pizzacoupon from Pizza Hut forsupper one of those busysummer evenings. Be sure tocompliment Rita Mills’ newhairstyle after she uses herfree hair cut at Mane Hair Co.

Wilma Hearon will find anexcellent use for her 20 GasCapital Dollars from CitizensState Bank. Guadalupe Ma-cias won’t have any troublefinding some goodies to buywith her $25 gift card fromWhite’s Foodliner. First Na-tional Bank gladly handed

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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish MassSunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor544-9492 or 598-2400

YOU ARE WELCOME!UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715Harry Cross, Pastor

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

ROLLAEMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTALHOLINESS CHURCH

Corner of Third and Adams, RollaMarcus Light, Pastor

Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHROLLA - RICHFIELD

593-4596 or 593-4781Sandy Ferguson, Pastor

Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

MOSCOWMOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home

Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of

Moscow/Hooker Rd.Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-MayMOSCOW UNITED

METHODIST598-2426

Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421Sunday 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.

FAITH LUTHERANTenth and Adams 544-2092

Christopher M. Fincher, PastorMorning Worship - 9:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715Pastor Randy Nash

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00Children'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 544-2715FIRST CHURCH OF GOD801 W. City Limits 544-2652

Lanny Bollacker, Pastor800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH-Eighth and Main 544-2210

Bob Rich, Pastor506 East Eighth - 544-2295Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP

424 S. Jackson 544-4828Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51

Bob Sanders, PastorChurch 624-3784 Home 624-3104

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSEA Full Gospel Church207 East 6th - Hugoton

Pam Peachey, Pastor544-2436Services

Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA

HISPANO Congregación618 Main sur - Hugoton

620-370-1003Pastor Marcelino Auila

Servicio de la Iglesia11:00 a.m. - Domingo7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

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Martes 7:00 PMJueves 7:00 PM

Domingo 3:00 PM138 S. Main Hugoton

Pastores: Martinez620-544-7096

ASSEMBLY OF GODMain and Second Street

544-2773Ben Coats, Pastor

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH

Eric Mason, PastorZac Johnson, Youth Pastor11th & Jefferson - 544-8517Sunday 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 544-2825

Matthew Russell, Minister1041 S. Van Buren

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

520 E. First 544-2125

Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

500 S. Van Buren 544-2493Pastor 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.COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTONSecond & Fourth Tuesday of every month

Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCHOF GOD IN CHRIST

Tenth and JeffersonLawrence Johnson, PastorSunday 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.

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Heger, Logan Crawford and Stet-son Honig; FFA Alumni - JohnBaehler, Dalton Hawk, DillionHawk and, Riece Clinesmith;Stevens County Medical Foun-dation - Dallas Soderlund andAlondra Meraz; Denise LeonardMedical Education - AvoryStegman and Alondra Meraz;Brian Lamberson/Dust BowlRiders - Stetson Haynes, JohnBaehler and Kevin Omo; StevensCounty Healthcare - JaymeMuncy; LMD - Alonso Aguilar,Telma Arredondo, ManuelBustillos, Beni Carrillo, NeliCruz, Arenis Nunez, SharonGonzalez, Mariela Gonzalez,Jennifer Garcia, Cristian Es-calera and Luis Erives; StevensCounty Farm Bureau - MirandaRamsey, Laton Heger, NatalyMartinez and Logan Livengood;Preceptor Delta Lambda - JohnBaehler and Alondra Meraz;Pheasant Heaven Charities -

Sharon Gonzalez, Laton Heger,Jayme Muncy, Avory Stegman,Kevin Omo, John Baehler andMauel Bustillos; Chris Concan-non - Laton Heger, AlondraMeraz and Avory Stegman;Stevens County 4-H - LatonHeger, Stetson Honig, RalynnSittingdown and Riece Cline-smith; Stevens County Conser-vation - Laton Heger and SharonGonzalez.

Students, parents and teach-ers appreciate the continuedsupport of these organizations.When you get a chance thankthem for supporting our stu-dents and encouraging them tocontinue their education.

post offices open and preserv-ing the services vital to allAmericans.” Instead of closing the post

offices that were under study,USPS will adjust hours of op-eration to match customeruse at post offices across thecountry, resulting in an esti-mated savings of half a billiondollars annually. Decisions ofnew service hours will bebased on community prefer-ences and needs. USPS isconsidering options includingallowing local businesses tosell stamps and other postalservices outside of post officehours. Even with reducedhours, access to retail lobbies

and post office boxes will re-main unchanged and Satur-day delivery will not beaffected. In April, language origi-

nally proposed by SenatorMoran to require USPS toconsider alternatives to clo-sure prior to closing any postoffice passed the Senate aspart of S. 1789, the 21st Cen-tury Postal Service Act of2012. These options includedreducing the number ofhours the post office is open,or procuring a contract toprovide retail postal servicesin an alternative establish-ment such as the local hard-ware store or grocery store.

Senator Moran’s successfullanguage also required USPSto set minimum standards ofservice that must be consid-ered prior to closing any postoffice. Senator Moran has

worked consistently to makecertain rural communitiesare not forgotten as USPS re-structures. Maintaining ruralpost offices only amounts to0.7 percent of the Postal Ser-vice’s budget; their closurewould have had little benefitto the USPS’ bottom linewhile bringing much hard-ship to rural America.

alley, as long as the trash truckis still able to access your dump-ster for regular pick up. If you areunable to use an alley, call theCity office at 544-8531. Truckswill pick up your items in front ofyour house, next to the street. You are also requested toplace all tree limbs in a separatepile for disposal. Separate largemetal items, such as washersand dryers, from trash or treelimbs. Please contact City UtilitiesSupervisor Dean Banker at 544-8531 for large items or specialpick up problems. This article was contributed byHugoton City Utilities SupervisorDean Banker.

Ashley Nicole Sarchet graduates magna cum laude from theCollege of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University May5, 2012. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in English while par-ticipating in the Honors Program at OSU. Ashley is a 2009graduate of Hugoton High School and is the daughter of Dr. andMrs. Jeff Sarchet of Hugoton.

Laton Heger is awarded a plaque honoring him as the valedictorian of the Hugoton High School Class of 2012. Hestands next to his parents Michelle and Darin Heger duringHugoton’s graduation ceremony Saturday, May 12. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Avory Stegman is this year’s Hugoton High School salutatorian.He is honored during his May 12 graduation ceremonies withhis parents Annie and Tron Stegman standing proudly by hisside. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Hugoton’s Senior Ensemble gathers for one lastperformance at their graduation. The groupsang several inspiring songs to entertain the

crowd and express their feelings about their lat-est accomplishments.

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Principal Gregg Errebo presents seniorsColten Lissolo and Miranda Ramsey withthe Kansas State High School ActivitiesAssociation Citizenship Award. The awardgiven to a high school senior boy and girlis recommended by the teachers and basedon respect, responsibility and reverence.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Seniors Miranda Ramsey and LatonHeger receive an all A's award from socialstudies instructor Mr. Nick Rodriguez forsocial studies. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Juniors Lawson Fiss, BayLee Hoskinson, and Patrick Weaverreceive an award from Ms. Lisha Tedford for highest percentagefor the first three nine weeks. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Toya Gustafson presents awards for all A's in Algebra IIto Slade Shuck, David Kurt, Reid Davis and Jeison Rodriguez.Back row are Blanca Hernandez, Bradley Campbell, BradyMarshall, Mitchell Persinger, Taylor Fiss and Jacob Martin.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Toya Gustafson presents all A's awards tothe above students for all A's in Geometry.Seated left to right: Nic Fredrick, Victor Romo,Serena Turpin, Leslie Miller, Sadie Wood andMikayla Aguilera; second row: Amanda Mills,Katie Weaver, Ana Pena, Anahi Hernandez,

Toni Melton, Estefani Armendariz, SofiaJimenez and Riley Sosa and back row: YesseniaReyes, Zane Littell, Kelsey Quillen, LaurenFox, Larisa Hernandez, Mariah Archuleta,Chance Ghumm, Ulises Armendariz and JacobTeeter. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Winnie Hagenah presents improvement awards to frontleft to right Ferny Vera, Kelsey Hittle and Sayra Chavez. In backare Darien Rosales, Kasi Reeves, Devon Hernandez, Matt Nash,Virginia Smith and Karina Borrego. Not pictured is Mario Cruz.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Leeper presents Courtney Ferguson Most Improved inMAP for Advanced English and Ferny Vera with Most Improvedin MAP for tenth grade. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Chelle Leininger presents students awards for 96% andhigher in her classes all four nine weeks. They are, front row leftto right, BayLee Hoskinson - Spanish 3, Katie Weaver - SpanishI, Sadie Wood - Spanish 2 and Cassidy Reed - NHS President.Back are Kolton Decker - Spanish II, Patrick Weaver - SpanishII, Nic Goode - Bible History and Lauren Fox - Spanish I. Photocourtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Chris O'Loughlin recognizes the aboveseniors for being in Circuit Training all fouryears of high school. Front left to right areLogan Livengood and Luis Erives; kneeling areAnthony Wells, James Hale, Cody Frederick,

Skylar McLain, Nataly Martinez and JenniferGarcia and in the back are Avory Stegman,Logan Crawford, Ty Haller, Dillion Hawk,Tasia Easton, Ross Sullivan, Colten Lissolo andMiranda Ramsey. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate. Mrs. Judy Waters recognizes Freshmen for

Most Improved for MAP in Reading. They areMaria Soltero, Brissa Ordonez, Riley Sosa,Sadie Wood, Katie Weaver, Brad Hemann andManuel Santana. Kneeling are Bryce Dunn,Ulises Armendariz, Michael Baeza, ChanceGhumm, Austin Green, Christian Heger,Chance Kleffman, Ana Pena, Salvador Valles

and Emmanuel Valles. In back are Mrs. Wa-ters, Kimberly Cabezas, Camila Gonzalez,Monica Bustillos, Taylor Fiss, Sofia Jimenez,Jenny Garcia, Alexandra Lopez, Brittany Kolb,Toni Melton, Jorge Montoya, Rance Ralstin,Devon Hernandez and Osbaldo Maciel. Photocourtesy of Kathy Pate.

Celeste Donovan, Dean of Student Servicesand Dr. Dunn, Dean of Education,present Sherelle Shuck a General Scholar-ship from Seward County CommunityCollege at the Hugoton High School Aca-demic Awards, May 3, 2012. Photo cour-tesy of Kathy Pate.

Seniors Laton Heger, Avory Stegman and Aldo Castaneda re-ceive awards for all A's for the first three nine weeks. They werepresented by Mrs. Annette Sosa. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Brittani Mahan presents awards to Avory Stegman, StetsonHonig and Laton Heger for being Kansas Scholar Completers.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Crawford’s students pictured above receive numerousawards. Avory Stegman won an award for completing six sci-ence courses at Hugoton High School. Avory Stegman andPatrick Weaver are awarded for taking three science classes inone year. Patrick Weaver, BayLee Hoskinson, Emma Miller,Kolton Decker, Lawson Fiss and Aaron Seaman received A's allfour nine weeks in Chemistry. Patrick Weaver also received A'sall four nine weeks in College Biology. Lawson Fiss maintaineda 95% or higher in Anatomy and Physiology. Pictured left toright are Emma Miller, Patrick Weaver, Lawson Fiss, BayLeeHoskinson, Avory Stegman, Kolton Decker and Aaron Seaman.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Alonso Aguilar and Alexandra Lopez receive awards from Mrs.Cara Rogers for Aguilar Web Design Specialist and Lopez Mi-crosoft Office 2010 Specialist. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Mrs. Gustafson presents a Soaring Eagle Award to front left toright Zane Littell, Slade Shuck, David Kurt and Bradley Camp-bell. In back Kelsey Quillen, Lauren Fox, Mikayla Aguilera,Katie Weaver and Jacob Teeter. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Intensity, determination,motivation, drive; all words thatgo hand-in-hand when describ-ing a student-athlete that is fo-cused on a sport. But thatseasonal competition goes be-yond a schedule, or a series ofweeks’ worth of practices andperformances.

Hugoton High School alumNicholas O'Loughlin workedhard as an Eagle, participatingand succeeding in fall, winterand spring sports in his schoolcareer. He graduated HHS in2006. In his years followinggraduation with the Blue andRed, Nicholas followed in thefootsteps of his mother, attend-ing Bethany College in Linds-borg. He's now moved his tasselto the left at Bethany as well,and has rejoined the likes ofEagle athletes - this time along-side his mother and coacheswho helped guide him - as anassistant coach to the HHStrack and field program.Nicholas has been hard at workmotivating, guiding and helpinginstruct this year's athletes.

Head coach Nick Rodriguezhas been coaching Eagle trackand field for the past 18 sea-sons. One year was in the mid-dle school as an assistant, withthe remainder of his time at thehigh school level. He assistedthe HHS team for three years,and has led the program for 14.

Coach Christine O'Loughlin,mother to Nicholas, hascoached with Rodriguez the en-tire 14 years. She has coachedfor 24 years total. Jan Kil-bourne coaches the throwingevents, Lisha Tedford thesprints and high jump, CoachRodriguez takes the distance,relays and pole vaults, whileChristine O'Loughlin coachesthe sprints, jumps and relaysand Nicholas does the samethree with the added hurdlesevents.

Nicholas has earned hisBachelor degree in Health andPhysical Education for K-12, aminor in Exercise Science andConcentration in Coaching. Asa Bethany student-athlete, hecompeted in football for threeyears, and ran track for five,both indoor and outdoor. Hisfuture plans are to follow a ca-reer in physical education as ateacher, focusing on fitness,

strength and conditioning. Hestrives to also coach.

"Hopefully someday, in adecade or so, I'll be a head foot-ball coach and track coach,"Nicholas said. "For now as anassistant, I'm learning as muchas I can."

As a successful student-ath-lete himself, and being so freshout of the high school and col-lege programs, Nicholas hasnot only gained new perspectivethis season with his new role,but he's also in a position tooffer first-hand advice.

"I know when Nick was inHigh School, his class really seta bar with being competitive,"said Coach Nick Rodriguez. "Wehad good depth on the boysteams. We won several bigmeets that year and qualified agood number of kids to State.The thing I remember the mostabout many of the guys on theteam was that they alwayswanted to be competitive andbe successful. Those guys al-ways challenged and encour-aged each other to be better."

In his years coaching, Ro-driguez has had the opportu-nity to coach alongside threeprevious student-athletes in hisprogram. Bryce Forward helpedcoach in cross country, and ZacJohnson helped coach in crosscountry and middle schooltrack.

"It is always fun to see some-one who you worked with comeback to coach," Rodriguez said."Nick has a great working rela-tionship with the kids he workswith. He has a ton of knowledgeto share with the kids. They lis-ten to him and respond to himwell."

"It has been and is very re-warding coaching with my son,"said Christine O'Loughlin. "Hehas been around sports all hislife. [He's] been going to theState track and field meet sincehe was very young. The schooldistrict and athletes have ben-efited greatly from his knowl-edge in Exercise Science. Hehas a keen eye for talent andwhat people should try eventand/or sport wise. He has asincere desire to see peoplesucceed and gives great analo-gies when relating what hewants to the student-athletes.He is extremely knowledgeable

at track and field and sportspecific training and personaltraining. It is very, very neat tocoach and work with him. I re-ally admire and appreciate andlove to watch and listen to hispassion and knowledge for thesport and learning more all thetime whether it be through clin-ics, classes, reading books andor studying video. He can pickit up fast and teach it well."

That quest for knowledgeand performance has workedwell for his role he has had thisseason with the Eagles. Alongwith gaining a new perspective,following his role as a student-athlete learning from his headcoach and mother in her role asa coach have continued as well.

"She's done it a lot moreyears and has the coachingbackground on me," Nicholassaid of his mother. "She helpsme understand how these kidswill respond, versus my experi-ences with my teammates incollege. I have the training andknowledge from college, but shereally helps me understandhow these kids will react to cer-tain things. [And Coach Ro-driguez] points out things tohelp keep the kids more fo-cused. He has ideas that help

out and with 40 kids out there,he can make it run smooth in ashort amount of time."

Beyond the track and be-yond the competitions,Nicholas has also tried to helpinstill the drive and motivationto train above what is requiredin season.

"I'm trying to get these kidsto see that track and field canhelp them in their other sportstoo. Really getting in the weightroom in the summer and train-ing year-round is important;working out year round insteadof in school time or even in theschool hours," he said.

"You've got a track and fieldout there open year round. Youcan work at getting faster anddoing core work at home. Somany kids are underdevelopedwhen they go off to college andthat can lead to injuries.Spending extra time is impor-tant."

The Eagle spring sports sea-sons are drawing to a close, butNicholas and other coachesalike, hope it's not the end ofEagle training for upcomingschedules and that next oppo-nent, working to instill thatdrive in student-athletes.

The Great West ActivitiesConference league meet tookplace in Scott City last Thurs-day. The top three finishers ineach event were named All-League. Both teams fromHugoton High School finishedin third place among theleague schools.

Avory Stegman was a three-time individual All-League ath-lete at the meet, placing thirdin the boys' discus event with athrow of 134'3", and taking thechampionship title with a firstplace finish in both the javelin(158'6") and shot put (48'6").

Aubrey Hamlin earned All-League honors in the 3200meter run. She had the cham-

pionship time of 14:25.06.Nicole Kinser was crownedleague champion in two events.She won the long jump with amark of 17'4-1/2", and thetriple jump with a mark of36'7-1/2", taking All-Leaguehonors in both. Taylor Fissearned All-League with a thirdplace finish in the 100 meterhurdles in a time of 17.5 sec-onds. Ana Pena, Nicole Kinser,BayLee Hoskinson and Este-fani Armendariz placed third inthe 4x100 meter relay in 53.44.Discus thrower Enddy Bo-jorquez placed second with hertoss of 93'10". The HHS girls’4x800 meter relay team placedsecond in the league in a timeof 11:13.94, with the legs runby Hoskinson, Armendariz,Hamlin and Fiss.

In the boys’ events, PatrickWeaver was named All-Leaguewith his second place finish inthe 800 meter run (2:01.35)and his first place champi-onship in the 1600 meter run(4:36.84). Chase Hittle placedthird in the 800 meter run witha time of 2:08.26. Jacob Martinwon the 3200 meter run(10:26.86). The Eagle 4x400meter Relay placed third in atime of 3:36.66 with creditgoing to Luis Castro, Weaver,Jorge Montoya and HenryVela. The 4x800m Relay teamtook second in 8:37.49 withMartin, Hittle, Armendariz andCastro.

"Both teams would like tochallenge for that top spot andwith a little hard work over theoff-season that could happen,"said Coach Nick Rodriguez.“We really had some good per-formances by all the kidsThursday. We have had somekids really improve the last fewweeks and it is showing.”

Hugoton track and field ath-letes will participate in the Re-

gionals meet Friday hosted byTowanda-Circle. Events willbegin at 3:00 p.m.

The top four placers in eachevent will qualify for the StateMeet in Wichita the followingweekend.

GIRLS200 meter Dash5 Estefani Armendariz 29.62800 meter Run6 Anna Pena 2:48.073200 meter Run1 Aubrey Hamlin 14:25.064 Katie Weaver 15:04.73100 meter Hurdles3 Taylor Fiss 17.56 Elizabeth Johnson 19.74x 100 meter Relay3 Ana Pena, Nicole Kinser,Baylee Hoskinson, Estefani Ar-mendariz 53.44300 meter Hurdles4 Nicole Kinser 51.61Long Jump1 Nicole Kinser 17’ 4 ½”Triple Jump1 Nicole Kinser 36’ 7 ½”Discus2 Enddy Bojorquez 93’ 10”Javelin4 Taylor Fiss 86’ 6”Shot Put4 Enddy Bojorquez 30’ 2 ¼”4 x 800 meter Relay2 BayLee Hoskinson, EstefaniArmendariz, Aubrey Hamlin,Taylor Fiss 11:13.94

BOYS100 meter Dash6 tie, Jonny Vegara 11.60200 meter Dash6 Jonny Vegara 24.92800 meter Run2 Patrick Weaver 2:01.353 Chase Hittle 2:08.261600 meter Run1 Patrick Weaver 4:36.843200 meter Run1 Jacob Martin 10:26.864 Ulises Armendariz10:58.984x100 meter Relay5 Jorge Montoya, Jonny Veg-ara, Ulises Armendariz, Henry

Vela 46.354x400 meter Relay3 Luis Castro, Patrick Weaver,Jorge Montoya, Henry Vela 3:36.66Pole Vault5 Logan Frederick 11’ 6”Triple Jump5 Fisher Hewitt 39’ 2 ½”Discus3 Avory Stegman 134’ 3”6 Luis Sanchez 121’ 5”Javelin1 Avory Stegman 158’ 6”4 Patrick Weaver 138’ 6”Shot Put1 Avory Stegman 48’ 6”4 Luis Sanchez 42’11 ¾”4x 800 meter Relay2 Jacob Martin, Chase Hittle,Ulises Armendariz, Luis Castro

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Nicholas O'Loughlin, at far right, instructs Fischer Hewitt dur-ing a high school track and field practice while Coach ChristineO'Loughlin is nearby. Nicholas graduated from Hugoton HighSchool and Bethany College and has returned as an Eagle thisseason, assisting in the coaching of the track and field teamalongside his mother and under the direction of head coach NickRodriguez. Hugoton participated in the GWAC meet last weekand will travel to the Regional meet this week.

Avory Stegman throws theshot put for Hugoton at a re-cent varsity meet. Last week atthe League meet, Stegmanearned All-League honors inthe shot put, javelin and discusevents. Photo courtesy of GregO'Loughlin.

Ana Pena makes her leap inthe triple jump. Photo cour-tesy of Greg O'Loughlin.

Sadie Wood and Nancy Camacho round the track for the Ea-gles during a recent 1600 meter run event. Photo courtesyof Greg O'Loughlin.

Estefani Armendariz competes in the 100 meter dash for theEagles. Last week HHS participated in the GWAC meet.Photo courtesy of Greg O'Loughlin.

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Nick O’Loughlin returns to HHS as assistant coach

Grab your fishing polesand get ready for the twenty-second Annual Santa Fe TrailFishing Derby! This is a freeevent for kids age zero to 16and adults age 55 and up.Join us for a fun day of fish-ing, food, and lots of prizesSaturday, June 2 at theCimarron National GrasslandRecreation Area. Registrationand fishing will begin at 8:00a.m., weigh-in from 11:00a.m. till noon with awardsfollowing. Free hot doglunch!

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Kevin Omo chips a ball to thegreen at last week's GWACtournament hosted by the Ea-gles.

Logan Brecheisen lines up hisshot in the fairway as he aimsfor the flag marking the ninthhole at last week's GWAC golftournament.

The Hugoton High Schoolboys golf team hosted the2012 Great West ActivitiesConference meet last week at

the Forewinds Golf Course.AJ Scott turned in the low-

est score among the Eagleathletes at the tournament.

He shot an 87. Austin Coxwas one stroke off Scott'sscore with a tally of 88 on hiscard. Kolton Decker shot a 90followed by Christian Hegerwith a 98, Logan Brecheisenwith a 100 and Kevin Omowith 102.

Kansas Class 4A Regionalgolf took place Monday.Hugoton played at Larnedalong with Buhler, Colby,Hesston, Larned, McPherson,Nickerson, Pratt and Ulysses.Tee time was set for 8:30 a.m.Full results will be in nextweek's edition of The Hugo-ton Hermes.

The top two teams at theRegional round of golf ad-vance to the state tourna-ment, along with the next fivelowest individual scores thatare not members of the qual-ifying teams. The 2012 4ABoys State Golf champi-onship will be at KansasCity's Dub's Dread Golf Club,hosted by Piper High School,Monday, May 21.

The varsity Eagle baseballteam swept Ulysses in a dou-bleheader last week. HugotonHigh School blanked theTigers 3-0, and bested them10-1 for back-to-back victo-ries.

In the shutout victory,Hugoton had four hits and noerrors. Ulysses had five hits,but left all runners stranded.

Hugoton scored two runsin the fourth and one in thesixth. Yates Sutton, Nic Fred-erick, Dillon Taylor and RossDavis had the hits for HHS.Frederick, Taylor and Daviseach earned an RBI. JamesPersinger, Lance Sandovaland Sutton each crossed theplate for the Eagle runs.

Ross Davis walked onetwice, and teammates AlfredoLicon, Persinger, Chalen Tal-bert and Cody Frederick eachwalked on once.

Five innings were pitchedby Ross Davis. He struck outseven batters. Suttonpitched two innings, strikingout two.

In the 10-1 victory, Hugo-ton had 11 hits and oneerror. Ulysses scored one runon three hits and two errors.

The game was tied at 1-1after each reached homeplate in the second inning.Hugoton took the lead in the

third with four runs, andscored two more in the fourthand three more in the sixthfor the win.

Seven members of theteam came through with hits.Nic Frederick had three, San-doval and Persinger had twoapiece, and one hit camefrom Taylor, Davis, CodyFrederick and Sutton.

Nic Frederick produced atriple, a double and two RBI,and scored two of the Eagleruns. Persinger had a doubleand three runs scored.

Sutton had a double andone run scored. Sandovalpushed through an RBI, hada double and scored a run.

Persinger pitched the fullgame, striking out six bat-ters.

Junior Varsity BaseballThe junior varsity baseball

team lost to Ulysses 0-15,then rallied back for a 15-1victory revenge in game two.

In game one, DakotaMoodie took to the mound forHugoton. He completed twostrikeouts. Andrew Mendozaalso pitched. The Eagle teamcommitted eight errors in thegame and produced two hits.Michael Baeza and Moodieeach recorded one hit.

"We obviously didn't playwell this game. Having an

outing with only two hits andeight errors won't win manybaseball games," said CoachStuart Scott.

Slade Shuck threw heatfor the 15-1 victory, strikingout four batters along theway.

The Eagles kept the errorsto a minimal count of twothis round, and producedwith the bats, hitting tenbase knocks. Hits came fromMoodie, Zane Littell, Shuck,Adam Scott, Logan Romero,and Ecxon Vela.

"It was good to end theseason with a win," CoachScott said. "The team shookoff the poor showing from thefirst game and came awaywith a win in the secondgame of the doubleheader."

The Eagles finished theseason with a record of 6-8.

"Four of our losses camedown to a play or two in eachof those games that deter-mined the outcome," Scott re-ported. "Four of our sevenlosses were by one run. Theboys worked hard this year. Iam looking forward to watch-ing these boys continue todevelop in the next few years.The JV players were all fresh-men and sophomores andthey have a lot of baseball infront of them."

Austin Cox studies the level of the land, awaiting his turn to putt.Hugoton hosted the GWAC golf tournament last week. Coxturned in a scorecard of 88 for the Eagles.

Senior Skylar McLain, son of Cherie and Eddie McLain signswith Barton County Community College for Track. Seated isHugoton High School Track Coach Chris O'Loughlin and Sky-lar. Standing in back are Skylar’s parents Cherie and Eddie.Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Eagles keep scores low at League meet

Hugoton sweeps Ulysses in doubleheader

Santa Fe Trail Fishing Derby is June 2

The Hugoton Hermeswill have an early

deadline for the May 31newspaper.

The Hermes will beclosed May 28.

Laton Heger and SharonGonzalez are recipients of the2012 Stevens County Con-servation District Scholar-ships. Board representativeLuke Grubbs presented theawards May 12, 2012 duringthe Hugoton High School

graduation. Laton is the son of Darinand Michelle Heger of Hugo-ton. He plans to further hiseducation in business. Latonwill be attending KansasState University in the fall. Sharon Gonzalez is thedaughter of Luis and VictoriaGonzalez of Hugoton. Sharonplans to pursue a degree inmarketing. She will be at-tending Seward County Com-

munity College this fall, andthen on to Kansas State Uni-versity. Each student is eligible for$2400 in scholarship funds.This local scholarship isfunded through the sales ofdrip irrigation systems andsupplies offered through theStevens County ConservationDistrict office in Hugoton.

The Stevens County Eco-nomic Development Boardmet Tuesday, April 10, 2012in the craft room at theStevens County Senior Cen-ter. Present at the meetingwere Director Neal Gillespieand board members, JackRowden, Steve Rome, GaryGold, Jan Leonard, MarkCrawford, Josh Morris, DougMartin and Jody Wacker andbaby. Also attending themeeting were Stevens CountyCommissioner Gary Baker,Stevens County Commis-sioner David Bozone, secre-tary Kristin Farnum andHugoton Hermes reporterRuthie Winget. Board mem-ber Bryne Sullins was ab-sent. Treasurer Gary Gold re-ported there was a checkingaccount balance of$2,192.09 and a Special Proj-ects account balance of$65,388.05. The motion waspassed to transfer $1,000from the Special Projects ac-count to checking account inorder to pay the bills.Kansas Dairy Ingredients

Director Gillespie statedhow proud he was thatKansas Dairy Ingredients wascoming to Hugoton. How-ever, he commented, thereare tasks that need to becompleted before they canbegin construction. Electric-ity needs to be brought out tothe site by the City and theproperty has to be rezoned. The public hearing for thezoning board will be May 17,2012, at 7:00 p.m. at thecouncil room at Hugoton CityHall. The planning commis-sion will discuss their recom-mendations for changing thezone from agriculture toheavy industrial for the con-struction site. The HugotonCity Council has the finalsay.

Safe Routes to School Jan Leonard informed theboard members the SafeRoutes to School walk-aboutis scheduled for May 17,2012 at 3:45 p.m. at theHugoton Elementary School.

Kansas Sampler The Kansas Sampler atLiberal was deemed a bigsuccess. Neal and Kristin hada booth at the event Saturdayand Sunday.

Summer Help The motion was passed tohire a person to help Kristinat the Chamber up to 20hours a week during thesummer. The meeting adjourned.


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David Kurt of Hugoton fin-ishes the 26.2 mile marathonin Oklahoma City, Ok. with atime of four hours and 37 min-utes. He was one of only seven16-year-olds to finish the raceand he had the best time of the16-year-olds. There wereabout 2,660 finishers of the fullmarathon, but over 27,000runners ran that day, betweenthe relays, half-marathon, andfull marathon. The Marathonis actually 26 miles and 385yards. David trained for 14weeks in and around Hugotonbefore the race. Photo cour-tesy of Shelley Kurt.

David Kurt participated inthe Oklahoma City MemorialMarathon Sunday, April 29,2012. He ran the wholemarathon which was 26.2miles. Rain along with somewind comprised the weatherwhile the marathon was tak-ing place. David stated therain helped cool him off. He started the marathonat 6:30 a.m. and completedthe race around 11:00 a.m.The police blocked off theraceway. The track includedhills as well as flat land. David will be a junior atHugoton High School thisnext year. He is the son ofDavid B. and Shelley Kurt.He trained for fourteen weeksin and around Hugoton be-fore the race. David was oneof only seven sixteen-year-

olds to finish the race. He hadthe best time of his age groupwith a time of four hours, 37minutes. Of over 27,000 runners,only about 2,660 runners fin-ished the full marathon. This event was a family af-

fair as his two sisters, Racheland Emily, both ran the half-marathon this same day.Other Hugoton people run-ning the half-marathon wereWayne Tate and sisters KaylaGoode Ortiz and AshleyGoode. As a tribute to the victims,family members and sur-vivors of the Alfred P. Murrahfederal building bombing,Oklahoma City hosts theOklahoma City MemorialMarathon. Participants ran to give to

the Memorial. They ran to in-volve the community, the na-tion, and perhaps the worldin the continuing process ofcoping with the tragedy of thepast. They ran as a step to-ward a better future. The idea to organize amarathon as a memorial tothe bombing victims and sur-vivors and as a fundraiser forthe Oklahoma City NationalMemorial came early onemorning during a trainingrun. Since then, each yearhas brought growth and chal-lenge. Organizers credit Godwith getting them this far,and they trust Him to takethem on. For the marathon to trulyhonor the memories of thelost and serve to inspire theliving to greater accomplish-ment, no effort is spared inmaking this marathon thepremiere running event in thenation. Oklahoma City is aMarathon City. Themarathon is a wonderfulanalogy of the character oftheir people, the history oftheir trials and difficulties,and the way in which theyhave overcome and perse-vered. The MemorialMarathon provides an appro-priate way for them to honorthe victims and survivors,while at the same time cele-brating the miracle of life. Itis their hope that people fromall over Oklahoma, this na-tion and even the world willjoin in the marathon, in giv-ing this gift to the victims’families, the survivors, theMemorial and the commu-nity.

David Kurt is close to the finish line. His sister Rachel Kurt, atleft, and cousin Thomas Johnson, at right, ran the last quartermile with him to the finish line. Rachel and sister Emily Kurtran the half-marathon that day. Several Hugoton residents ranin Oklahoma City April 29. Photo courtesy of Shelley Kurt.

Laton Heger

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Ashlyn Schechter and Hallie Wettstein have achieved a personalbest just before the school year ends. For the first time ever foreither of them they have reached the top goal in the AcceleratedReader program. Good work and happy reading, girls!

The newest earners of 300Accelerated Reader pointsfrom Hugoton ElementarySchool are Hallie Wettsteinand Ashlyn Schechter. Bothgirls are fifth grade studentsof Mrs. Madelyn Parsons andthis is the first year either oneof them have reached the topgoal. Hallie is the daughter of

Rustin and Ashley Wettsteinand enjoys playing with herpuppies and grandmother'sparakeets when she is notreading. The daughter of Scott andTina Schechter, Ashlynspends her spare time withher 4-H animals and her BallPython, Pepper. Congratula-tions, girls!

David Kurt completes 26.2 mile marathon

EcoDevo discussesKansas DairyIngredients

Heger and Gonzalez receive Conservation scholarships

Hallie and Ashlyn earnAccelerated Reader points

Avory Stegman, salutato-rian of the Hugoton HighSchool Class of 2012 is theson of Annie and TronStegman. Avory has lived inHugoton since he was three,after moving from Mon-tezuma. Avory has two sib-lings, Tristan and Terron. Heis the grandson of Tony andAnn Stegman of Hugoton andNelson and Pat Jantzen ofMontezuma. Avory has been active; let-

tering one year in football,basketball and lettering intrack three years. He wasalso a member of LMD forone year. His honors include

the Eagle Honor Roll, Blueand Red Honor Roll, andbeing in the top ten percentof his class. He will be attending

Kansas State Universitygoing into the medical field tobecome a Physician's Assis-tant. He has enjoyed the peopleof Hugoton, family andfirends and would like tothank them for seeing himthrough his years here andhelping to make him the per-son he is today.

The Hugoton Airport Boardmet at the airport meetingroom for the regular meetingThursday, May 10, 2012 at7:00 p.m. Attending the meet-ing were airport manager GaryPorter, secretary Risa Norton,Hugoton Hermes reporterRuthie Winget and boardmembers Dell Cullison, RobertDavis and Dax Gaskill. Boardmembers Kim Harper and JeffCrawford were absent.

FAA Grant Received Robert Davis informed theboard the FAA $300,000 grantfor the aircraft parking apronaddition has been awarded toHugoton Airport. The esti-mated cost for the proposedproject is $381,180. The pro-ject’s limit for this fiscal year is$300,000.00. The airport willbe able to reapply to FAA nextyear for the remaining$81,180. The next step will be

for consultants KirkhamMichael to begin the design forthe apron for FAA approval.Six aircraft tiedowns areplanned on the apron. Office remodel After the board membersdiscussed the office remodel,board members decided totable the project for furtherdeliberations.

Rock around tetrahedran Manager Porter reported hereceived a bid of $23,000 forwhite rock around the wind-sock and the tetrahedran.The board members thoughtsome other type of rock wouldbe less expensive. The tetrahe-dran is being painted thisweekend.

Managers report Porter reported he hadmowed all the grounds onceand is starting to mow for thesecond time. He changed themowing blades on the tractor.He advised the board his com-puter is 12 years old and isshutting down by itself. Theboard told him to replace theold computer. After the bills were paid themeeting adjourned. The nextmeeting will be June 6, 2012at the airport.

April was National Volun-teer Month. In a ceremony ear-lier this month, Pastors Harryand Scharleen Cross were hon-ored by St. Catherine HospitalHospice in Garden City as Hos-pice Chaplains of the Year.

They are an interesting hus-band and wife ministry team,serving the Lord together andyet separately. They are pas-tors as well as Hospice chap-lains. Harry has been servingas pastor at the UMC in Hugo-ton, while Schar serves at theUMC in Copeland. They havealso served Hospice for severalyears; Schar began ministeringat the hospice in 2009, whileHarry’s hospice roots go back

at least to 1997, where hestarted working with Hospiceof the Heartland. He joined theSt. Catherine’s team in 2010,and now has close to 15 yearsor so of Hospice work underhis belt.

Schar has been a greatblessing to Hospice this pastyear. She is a full time pastorat a church in Copeland. Shewas especially appreciated lastyear when she took on someon-call coverage for the Hos-pice when all of the regularChaplains were booked withother responsibilities – out oftown for training and so on.Schar knows what it is like toget called out at all hours to

help patients and families atthe end of life, and she hasdone a wonderful job. Harry has a servant’s heartwho truly loves his Lord andloves to serve Him by servingothers. He is a full time IM pas-tor, and has been very busyserving as a Volunteer Chap-lain for Hospice over the pastyear. He has visited patientsand families in their homes aswell as in nursing homes inHugoton, Satanta and Liberal.He has also helped cover forthe full time chaplains whenthey were both busy with othercommitments and needed helpcovering on-call duties. In addition to his roles withHospice, Harry serves as theDisaster Relief Coordinator forthe UMC in Kansas and is tak-ing on that role for the UMCacross Nebraska as well. Thiswork not only has him minis-tering across these two states,but also can take him to meet-ings and ministries in troubledareas across America. Others from the area havealso contributed many years ofservice to the Hospice - AltaPettis, 18 years; AdenaTowner, 23 years; DwainTowner, 20 years; BeverlyLight, 18 years; and CaroleGrogan, four years. This article was submittedby St. Catherine Hospice.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY is coming to Hugoton.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a program of fellowship and to celebrate God’s healing power in our livesthrough the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles.The group will meet every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church.

The 8 Recovery Principles are these:Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do thewrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. (Step 1)

Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him and that He has the powerto help me recover. (Step 2

Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.(Step 3)

Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.(Steps 4 and 5)

Voluntarily submit to any and all changes God wants to make in my life andhumbly ask Him to remove my character defects. (Steps 6 and 7)

Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me andmake amends for harm I’ve done to others when possible, except when to do sowould harm them or others. (Steps 8 and 9)

Reserve a time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in orderto know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will. (Steps10 and 11)

YYield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my ex-ample and my words. (Step 12)

The community is invited to come and participate in a

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For more information, please contact Patty Bultman of Peace HouseMinistries at (620) 428-2046 or Alan Bultman at (620) 544-6520.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every-one who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”

Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV)

NOTICE OFPUBLIC MEETINGThe Safe Routes to School Task Group will meet at the

Hugoton Elementary School.

Thursday, May 173:45 p.m.

All are invited to attend!

Wear your walking shoesand join us as we explore

our neighborhoods forSafe Routes to School.

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Laton Heger, valedictor-ian of the Hugoton HighSchool Class of 2012 is theson of Darin and MichelleHeger. He has lived in Hugo-ton his entire life. Laton hasa younger brother, Bradyand two younger sisters,Casle and Jayce. His grand-parents are Marlin Heger andthe late Erma Heger andLarry and Nelda Brady, all ofHugoton. Laton has been very active

in middle school and highschool while maintaining a4.0 GPA. His activitites in-clude cross country, basket-ball, track, wrestling, golfand band. In addition hewas a member of NationalHonor Society, Future Busi-ness Leaders of America,StuCo, and an 11-year mem-ber of 4-H. He was privilegedto be on the cross-countryteam that placed third atState his junior year and wasRunner up at State his Sen-ior year. Honors Laton has received

while in high school areEagle Honor Roll all fouryears (4.0 every semester),Kansas Honors Scholar Com-pleter, Governor Scholars Re-cipient, Fly Like an EagleAward, four-year letterman

in cross country, two-yearletterman in basketball, andtwo-year letterman in track. Next fall, Laton will attend

Kansas State University eventhough his parents tried toget him to go to OSU, butthis is the next best thing!He enjoys being a risk takerand business man so he willbe majoring in Business.Entrepreneurship is the de-gree which he will be strivingtowards. Laton has enjoyed growing

up in Hugoton and appreci-ates all the support and en-couragement given to him bythe people of this commu-nity.

Laton HegerValedictorian

Avory StegmanSalutatorian

Trina L. Young, an employeeof the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department, is filingfor the County Clerk position.She has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 19 yearsand is aware of county proce-dures.

Paul Kitzke is filing for District Attorney. Paul is thecurrent District Attorney andhas been for the last fouryears. He was Assistant District Attorney from 2005 to2008.

Anthony Davis was amongthe graduates at WashburnUniversity's commencementceremonies Saturday, May12, 2012. He graduated witha Bachelor of Education, Ele-mentary Education. Gradua-tion candidates includeDecember 2011 School ofLaw, spring 2012 and sum-mer 2012 graduates. An-thony is the son of Robert

and Misty Davis of Hugoton. At Washburn University,more than 7,300 studentsand 1,000 faculty and staffare involved in more than200 undergraduate, graduateand professional programsleading to certification, asso-ciate, bachelor, master's andjuris doctor degrees.

Their academic programsare offered through the Col-lege of Arts and Sciences andthe schools of Applied Stud-ies, Business, Law and Nurs-ing on a 160-acre campus inthe heart of Topeka.

Anthony will be teachingsixth grade science at Hugoton Intermediate Schoolnext year.

Harry and Scharleen Cross honored by hospice

Anthony Davis graduates from Washburn

Laton Heger is 2012 valedictorian and Avory Stegman is salutatorian

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Pastor Harry Cross Pastor Scharleen Cross

Colorful wildflowers nowflourishing alongside Kansashighways are showy evidence ofthe Kansas Department ofTransportation’s roadside man-agement policy. But the hidden benefits ofthe state’s policy are pretty im-pressive, too. In 2008, KDOT staff andpartners from conservationgroups and the Kansas Depart-ment of Wildlife and Parksformed the Roadside VegetationTask Force to develop a betterway to manage the more than150,000 acres of state-ownedhighway right-of-way. The re-sulting policy not only savesmoney and fuel, it enhancesroadside beauty by encouragingthe growth of native grasses andwildflowers. “Together we’ve developed awiser approach to roadsidemanagement, we’ve found away to stretch KDOT’s mainte-nance budget and we now haveguidelines that will enhance thenatural beauty of our state,”said KDOT’s Northeast KansasDistrict Engineer Clay Adams,who led the task force. Some of the importantchanges under the new policyinclude:• Seed mixes on new roadprojects include more nativeplants and wildflowers. Andcontractors are required to use

only certified mulch to ensureweeds aren’t spread along withthe seed mix.• Reduced mowing. This helpsreduce fuel costs and more.Fence- to-fence mow-outs of thefull right-of-way are done onlyonce every four years and timedso the mowing doesn’t interferewith late fall wildflower seedpropagation. In addition, mow-ers make only one pass onshoulders and let the grass growto 12 inches before cutting.• Contractors are required tostrip and store top soil removedduring construction. Replacingthe top soil helps re-establishnative plants and controls ero-sion. “As a result of these and

other practices, we’ve reducedmaintenance costs, providederosion control, taken advan-tage of the vegetation’s naturalfiltration system and beautifiedour highways,” said ScottShields, a KDOT environmentalscientist. Among the roadside wild-flowers now in bloom are pinkevening primrose, purple roseverbena, white and yellow ox-eye daisy and yellow Missouriprimrose. To identify wildflowersand grasses growing along statehighways, visit the KansasWildflowers and Grasses Website at www.kswildflower.org. This article was contributedby the Kansas Department ofTransportation.


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Causes of Wheat Stress inWestern and Central Kansas

Stressed wheat is generallyshowing some combination ofthe following symptoms:* White heads, which developedvery quickly over a wide area* Curled and dried up flag leaf* Tillers that have sloughed* Loss of one or more small de-veloping kernels in the spikelet* Poorly developing kernels* Chlorotic leaves due to poorroot development and nutrientdeficiencies

The stress this year came onquickly. There were generalrains earlier in the spring, andtopsoil moisture was adequatein most areas until recently. Butwhere subsoils were very dryafter last summer’s drought, the

wheat needed a regular supplyof rainfall events this spring tosupport the top growth. Wherethat didn’t happen, the wheatquickly became stressed, espe-cially during the periods of ex-treme heat this spring – thelatest being May 4-5.

Heading and grain fill is a pe-riod of high moisture use, withwheat using about 0.25 to 0.30inches of moisture per day. Ifthe moisture isn’t available, thewheat will begin to show thesymptoms listed above. Thecombination of dry soils andheat, in particular, will causeheads to turn white ratherquickly, almost overnight. Anyadditional stress, such as dis-eases or insects, will just add tothe stress.

Cool weather has returned,but the crop still needs anotherrain or two where it is dry. Ifrain comes to stressed wheatwhile the kernels are still in themilk stage of development orearlier, the wheat may be ableto recover some yield and testweight potential as long as theflag leaves are still alive. If theplants are under severe stressand shut down while kernelsare in the early dough stage, itis unlikely that any subsequentrain will help the kernels com-plete their fill. This will result ina loss of yield and low testweight regardless of the weatherduring the remainder of theseason.

By Jim Shroyer, ExtensionAgronomy State Leader.

Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. [email protected] office: 620-544-4359

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“Notes From Nancy”by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Ted Metcalf, President of theSouthwest Kansas RoyaltyOwners Association (SWKROA), annnounced the 2012-2014 Directors during thesixty-fourth Annual Meeting ofSWKROA April 28, 2012 inHugoton. Tom Lahey was re-electedby the membership during thcStevens County caucus at theannual meeting and will serveas the 2012-2014 SWKROADirector representing StevensCounty. He will join the 2011-2013 Stevens County Director,Jim Kramer, on the SWKROABoard. The Southwest Kansas Roy-alty Owners Association iscomprised of mineral and roy-alty owners with the statedpurpose “to foster, protect andfurther in all proper respectsthe rights and interests of themineral owners”. The Associa-tion is instrumental in educat-ing mineral and royalty ownersas to trends in oil and gas leas-ing, oil and gas pipeline right ofways, geophysical testing andin general the oil and gas in-dustry in western Kansas as itrelates to the rights and inter-ests of the Iand, mineral androyalty owner. The Associationactively protects and defendsthe interests of the mineral androyalty owner in Kansasthrough legislative amd judicialactions. Membership in the Associa-tion is open to all individualswho have ownership interest inmineral and royalty interestslocated in Kansas. Votingmembership is reserved toownership of minerals whichare located in the ten countiescovered by the Hugoton GasField located in SouthwestKansas. More information onSWKROA may be found attheir Web site www.swkroa.com or by calling the SWKROAoffice at 620-544-4333. Submitted by SWKROA.

Liquid Assets What is the most abundantcompound in your body? Whatis utilized by every system inyour body? What is the mostimportant but most forgottennutrient? The answer to all ofthese is water. We know it’s im-portant to eat healthy foods, ex-ercise and rest, but water is akey component of keeping ourbodies healthy. Water is critical for a body.Humans can go for days, even acouple of months without foodand still survive, but even inideal situations we can’t go formore than three to five dayswithout water. Barbara Ames, MontgomeryCounty FCS Agent recently pre-pared a lesson series with somegreat information about thevalue of fluids to your health.Here are some of the ways sheexplains how water protects ourbodies’ assets. Transportation. Blood, whichis 83% water, is the body’stransportation system for mov-ing oxygen, nutrients, hor-mones, enzymes, and otherlife-sustaining materials into thecells. Blood also carries wasteproducts to organs for removal. Lubrication. Water is presentin the mucous linings of organsand in the fluids between inter-nal organs. These fluids makemovement easier and reducefriction within the body. Wateralso lubricates joints, making iteasier for our bodies to move. Digestion. In the digestivetract, water is present inmucus, saliva, and digestivejuices. These help break downcertain foods and transport foodthrough the digestive system. Temperature control. It´s im-portant for good health that the

body’s temperature stays withina narrow range. Since waterchanges temperature slowly,the water in our bodies is ableto store heat and help regulatethrough perspiration. Heatleaves our bodies as we sweat,and the water evaporates fromthe skin. Cellular work. Water helpsbuild hormones and enzymesthat control reactions in ourbodies. Within the cells of ourbodies, many reactions that in-volve water take place. For ex-ample, water plays animportant role in the digestionof protein and carbohydrates. Waste removal. Our bodiesproduce waste in many ways.Water plays a key role in remov-ing them through our urine andbowel movements. Wastes alsoleave our bodies through perspi-ration, and within the air we ex-hale. Water plays an incrediblerole in keeping our bodily sys-tems functioning properly. Fol-lowing are some examples: •Water and your brain. Braintissue is 85% water. Dehydra-tion can cause fatigue, dizzi-ness, headache, depression,confusion, and disorientation.Dehydration also may lead tomigraine headaches. •Water and your muscles.Muscles are 70% water. A smallloss of fluid will affect their func-tion because water helps regu-late electrolytes. Muscles needelectrolytes to function, espe-cially during exercise. Musclesare weakened when they areslightly dehydrated. Dehydra-tion can cause muscle cramp-ing and loss of musclecoordination. New musclegrowth is supported by theproper amount of water being

available. Water and your kidneys.Body waste products are re-moved from fluids by your kid-neys. Urea and lactic acid (asubstance that causes muscleaches) must be dissolved inwater for effective removal. De-hydration can damage your kid-neys because they have to worktoo hard to remove toxins andwaste products. Dehydration isespecially harmful to your kid-neys if you also exercise heavily,or are on a high protein diet. •Water and breathing. Weneed water to breathe. It mois-tens the lungs, promotes oxygenintake, and helps us exhale car-bon dioxide. We lose one half toone liter of water every day justby breathing, as we exhalewater vapor. •Water and your back. Waterstored in the spinal columnsupports 75% of the body´sweight. The remaining 25% ofbody weight is supported by thefibrous materials around thedisks. Dehydration can causeback pain. The joints in thespinal column are dependent onthe hydraulic properties of thewater stored in the disks. •Water and your joints.Water is necessary for the lubri-cation of joints. Proper hydra-tion decreases damage causedby friction as we move. Dehy-drated joints deteriorate overtime faster than well hydratedjoints. •Weight loss. Water containsno calories. Drinking water mayhelp reduce appetite. Water as-sists the body in metabolizingfats. When you feel hungry,your body is often only dehy-drated. Fluids are the most im-portant foods consumed duringthe day.

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Graduating from Moscow's Migrant Education Program, underthe direction of Marivel Rojo, are Osvaldo Granillo, Leslie Manriquez and Jonatan Manriquez.

Breck Roop signs a letter of intent to play basketball at GardenCity Community College next year. Pictured with Breck areMoscow High School's basketball coach Bret Harp and Breck'sdad, Aaron Roop.

Seniors receive over $27,000

Patty Siefried and Zo Roland are honored by the senior classwith flowers and balloons for the many hours of work they con-tributed to the various activities of the class over the last fouryears.

The Prestigious Citizenship Award is presented to Moscow Junior High eighth graders Kelsi Mueller and Vance Thompsonduring the Junior High Awards Night.

The teachers of Moscow High School have chosen seniors EmmyHittle and Jace Thompson for the prestigious Citizenship Award.

At his retirement reception Mr. Larry Philippi poses with thethree Secretaries/Board Clerks he has worked with in USD #209.Left to right are Pam Hittle, Larry Philippi, Linda Harvey andDiane Dees.

MOSCOW NEWSby Melissa Moore

Sports by Breck Roop

The team from Moscow raised over $1,000 tocontribute for finding a cure for Multiple Scle-rosis. Over $500 of this amount was collected

from the toilet seat fundraiser alone. Thankyou, Moscowites, for helping with this worthyproject.

Team raises $1,000 for MSTeam leaders for raising

money for the walk for find-ing a cure for Multiple Scle-rosis were Krissann Roland,Allison Lahey and CandaceShaddix. The following peo-ple helped the team raiseover $1000, with $500 fromthe toilet seat fundraiseralone: Jim and WandaShaddix, Butch and JanetWhitham, Bill and LindaHarvey, Aaron and StacyRoop, Tim and Linda Mc-Crary, Howard and JenniferOwens, Stu and MelissaMoore, Shawn and Alli An-derson, Mark and Rhea Ho-ryna, Johnny and LindaShaddix, Jas and Gail Dale,Greg and Deb Kubin, Billand Christine Suddeth,Ashley Slemp, MichelleSheffield, Kenneth Jen-nings, Angie Lahey andPatty Lahey.

The team also wants to

express their appreciationto the Sheffield Family,Whitham Enterprise, andthe Lahey Family for donat-ing T-shirts.

Various organizations inthe county will be helpingease the burden of higher ed-ucation expenses for the sen-iors graduating from Moscow.The following scholarshipswere awarded at graduation.

Alexandra Davidson wasawarded the following: DCCCPresidential Scholarship–tu-ition, books, fees; HugotonRotary; Wayne Comer Memo-rial Scholarship–$100;Pheasant Heaven Chari-ties–$1000; Roy and MyrtleParsons–$1000; HugotonLions Club–$300; MoscowRecreation CommunityScholarship–$500; KappaEta Scholarship–$250; and4-H–$2200.

Osvaldo Granillo wasawarded the following: Uni-versity of Central MissouriRed and Black–$500; Non-resident scholar–$3500; Ath-letics–$4000; Kiwanis Club ofHugoton–$500; Roy and Myr-tle Parsons–$1000; MoscowRecreation–$500; Joe Shef -field Memorial Scholar-ship–$500; and KappaEta–$250.

Ty Herman was awardedthe following: SCCC GeneralAcademic – $800; DeltaLambda–$250; Roy and Myr-tle Parsons–$1000; Moscow

Recreation–$500; and DustBowl Riders of Hugo-ton–$750.

Emmy Hittle was awardedthe following: SCCC Presi-dential Scholarship–tuitionand books; Pioneer Elec-tric–$750; Gas Capitol–$750;Wayne Comer MemorialScholarship – $100; DeltaLambda – $250; StevensCounty Hospital Auxiliary;Richard Michen – $800;Moscow Recreation – $500;Stitch and Chatter HelpingHands Award–$200; and JoeSheffield Memorial–$500.

Jonaton Manriquez wasawarded the following: DCCCSports – Tuition and Books.

Breck Roop was awardedthe following: GCCC-Sports–Books and Tuition; First Na-tional Bank–$250; WayneComer Memorial–$100; andMoscow Recreation–$500.

Jace Thompson wasawarded the following: Kiwa-nis Club of Hugoton–$500;Teeter Irrigation–$2000; andDust Bowl Riders of Hugoton–$750.

Tessa Whitham wasawarded the following: WayneComer Memorial–$100, andMoscow Recreation–$500.

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Thursday, May 17K-second grade Field Trip to

Garden City Zoo; 8:15 a.m.Senior Graduation Practice;

8:30 a.m.Eighth Grade Graduation

Practice; 9:30 a.m.Junior High and High School

Awards Night; 7:00 p.m.Friday, May 18

High School Regional Trackat South Gray; 3:00 p.m.

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Saturday, May 19Eighth Grade Graduation;

8:00 p.m. (Photos at 7:00 p.m.)Sunday, May 20

High School Graduation;4:00 p.m. (Photos at 3:00 p.m.)Monday, May 21

Kindergarden Graduation;7:00 p.m. (Photox at 6:00 p.m.)

High School Golf at Hutchin-sonWednesday, May 23

Elementary Awards in Class-room:

First Grade - 1:40 p.m.Second Grade - 2:00 p.m.Third Grade - 2:20 p.m.Fourth Grade - 2:40 p.m.Fifth Grade - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 24Play Day and School Picnic

starting at 8:30 a.m.Last Day of Classes

Rolla Junior High studentsboarded buses to go to Com-manche National Grasslandsnear Springfield, Co. Monday.Nearly 60 scholars headed tothe ancient Picture Canyon tosee amazing sights and thehome for many ancient civi-lizations. Native Americansmade their homes in the pic-turesque canyon hundreds ofyears ago, and left petroglyphs,or rock art, to describe eventsin their lives. The ranger de-scribed the importance of pre-serving these historic relics asshe led the group through the

canyon. Because of the recent rain-

fall, the area was redolent withthe fragrance of wildflowers.Sage, sand plums, IndianPaintbrush and a myriad ofother flowers dotted the land-scape. Although the rangerwarned of bears, mountainlions, and rattlesnakes, thestudents did not encounterany ferocious adversaries.They did try to catch a lizard,but it quickly disappeared intothe cliffs. Following a lunch atthe campground, the studentsheaded to Vilas for a tour of

the Country Lollipop factory.In Vilas, the students were

taken through the small fac-tory and watched as hundredsof lollipops were produced in avery short time. Thousands ofpounds of sugar are used eachweek, as well as hundreds ofgallons of corn syrup. Newscents filled the students’ nos-trils as the fragrance of wild-flowers was replaced withsweet, taste-tantalizing smellsof the variety of lollipop flavors.Country Lollipops gave eachstudent a small bag of treats totake home, but many young-sters loaded up with more fla-vors from the bins.

The students had a greattime and experienced a newadventure on their trip.


ROLLA NEWSBy Mary Courtney

A Mother’s Day musicaltreat was shared Sunday,May 13 at the Rolla UnitedMethodist Church. SherryKelling’s piano students per-formed as well as receivedawards for progression. Spe-cial recognition was given toJessica Johns and Karly Cli-nesmith for accompanyingboth junior high festival stu-dents and their upcoming“Pomp & Circumstance” per-formances for graduation.

Karly Clinesmith made it toNational Piano Guild for hersixth year. Student of theYear was awarded to KyriBrummet, daughter ofPhoebe and Karick Brum-mett.

Those tickling the ivoriesfor their mothers were TyneEllis, Raven Puig, Ethan Garcia, Monte Fosdick,Melanie Norton, Andres Villa,Alexandra Hart, Abby Easter-wood, Angelina Fosdick,

Allyson Norton, PaigeClaassen, Ellie Easterwood,Micah Hall, DeseraeSchwindt, Artemio Villa,Garry Norton, Kyri Brum-mett, Sarah Easterwood,Kaleigh Barrett, JessicaJohns and Karly Clinesmith.

Mrs. Kelling expressed herthankfulness to her studentsfor their hard work in prepar-ing and thought the recitalwas a wonderful gift forMother’s Day.

Story contributed by SherryKelling.

Monday, May 7, ChandlerHuddleston and Jacob Smithplayed golf in the Hugoton golftournament. Nearing the end ofthe season, both boys playedhard to perfect their games.Chandler took first place honorswhile Jacob placed ninth.

One week later, members ofthe Rolla High School golf teamtook to the links in Cimarron inregional play. Chandler Huddle-ston played one of his scariestrounds, hitting the ball in direc-

tions he didn’t even know ex-isted. However, he played wellenough to tie for seventh, butlost a shoot-out and received theeighth place medal. In spite ofwhat Chandler thought was aless than par performance, he ison his way to the state tourna-ment next week in Hutchinson.This Rolla freshman hasmedaled in every tournament hehas played in this year, and islooking forward to shooting hisbest golf next week.

Karly Clinesmith per-formed at National PianoGuild and was awarded thehighest score of any pianist.In order to be accepted intoguild, a student must memo-rize a variety of piano piecesand play them for a judge,who scores on many aspectsof the pianist's performance.Karly has been a member ofNational Piano Guild for sev-eral years, and uses her giftto assist with the Rolla musicprogram and play in church.Karly is the daughter of Rustyand Arleen Clinesmith. Shestudies piano with SherryKelling.

Chandler Burrows made hisfirst trip to Washington, D.C. forcompetition in the National His-tory Bee. Chandler earned histrip by winning the three-stateregional in Omaha, Ne. Hismother, Shelli, smiles whenasked how well Chandler did,but will reveal nothing. Each ob-server had to sign a letter of si-lence when they went to the bee.The National History Bee will bebroadcast, sponsored by TheHistory Channel, in June, andso the winner will not be dis-closed until the bee is shown ontelevision. The date and time willbe published when known.

Rolla social studies studentshave repeatedly demonstratedtheir excellence at the Statelevel. Since the beginning of the

National Geographic GeographyBee, students from Rolla haveadvanced to State competitionevery year but one. NationalHistory Day students have com-peted for years at the State level,and in the first year of the Na-tional History Bee, Chandlermade it to the national bee.

The Rolla History Club isgrateful to the community mem-bers who support fund-raisingevents each year. Also, the clubrecognizes the support of thesponsors who made the compe-titions possible in spite of a re-cession. To those who haveencouraged the students in thepast, and will support them inthe future, the Rolla HistoryClub appreciates you!

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Jacob Smith and Chandler Huddleston display the medals theywon in the Hugoton golf tournament recently. Chandler placedfirst and Jacob placed ninth.

Huddleston takes first at Hugoton

Sherry Kelling, along withKarly Clinesmith, shows themedal Karly earned at the re-cent National Piano Guild.

Karly Clinesmithearns highestpianist score

Rolla Junior High students tour the ancient Picture Canyon andsee amazing sights and the home of ancient civilizaions.

Sherry Kelling’s piano students perform aswell as receive awards for progression. Thegroup entertained at the Rolla United

Methodist Church last Sunday. The groupplayed for their mothers for Mother’s Day.

Piano students perform for Mother’s Day

Petroglyphs can been seen inthe picturesque canyon.

Chandler Burrows competes in National History Bee

Junior high students tour lollipop factory


Kalen Jay Brummett Adrianna Alexis Bucher Gustavo Michael Cortez Jonathan Dwayne Rusch – Class President, StuCo Vice-President, Valedictorian

Dillon Michael Sullivan – Class Vice-President, Salutatorian, Class StuCo Rep

Donovan James Torres – StuCo President, Class Secretary/Treasurer

Colton Jay Warren

Superintendent Mr. Stuart Sutton Principal Mr. Gardell Schnable Sponsor Tami Boekhaus Sponsor Dan Bucher

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Superintendent: Mr. Stuart SuttonPrincipal: Mr. Gardell SchnableSponsors: Tami Boekhaus and Dan BucherValedictorian – Jonathan RuschSalutatorian – Dillon SullivanWill – Kalen BrummettProphecy – Gustavo CortezHistory – Audrey BucherClass President: Jonathan RuschClass Vice-President: Dillon SullivanClass Secretary/Treasurer: Donovan TorresStuCo Representative: Dillon Sullivan

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Thursday, May 24, 2007Curtis Ryan Crawford,

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Thursday, May 23, 2002

The Hugoton High Schooltrack team is heading forstate competition. The teamincludes Stacy Snyder, Brit-tany Hill, Stephanie Snyder,Kilah Bond, Jurrell Medina,Nate Moore, Bryce Forwardand Jamie Ripple.Thursday, May 21, 1992

Shirley Rome has beenelected American Legion Aux-iliary president for 1992. MaeFloyd is the vice presidentand Hedy Lairmore is secre-tary-treasurer.

Thursday, May 20, 1982Wayne Tate, the son of

Mrs. Leona Tate, has joinedthe law firm of Kramer,Nordling and Nordling.Wayne is a 1970 graduate ofHugoton High School. Hegraduated from WashburnLaw School in 1979.

Thursday, May 26, 1972Fourteen-year-old Erick

Nordling attained the highestrank in Scouting, the covetedEagle Award. Erick is the sonof Mr. and Mrs. BernardNordling.

Lillie Demuth retires after29 years of teaching elemen-tary school. She taught firstgraders then moved to fifthgrade classes.

Thursday, May 24, 1962Richard L. Hoskinson, avi-

ation ordinanceman airmanapprentice, USN, son of F.T.Hoskinson, is serving aboardthe attack aircraft carrierUSS Ranger. His unit is tak-ing part in Exercise Pork Bar-rel, a ten-day Navy trainingoperation off the coast ofSouthern California.

Thursday, May 22, 1952Dick Kramer, son of Mr.

and Mrs. A.E. Kramer is vale-dictorian of the 1952 gradua-tion class. Kramer will enterthe University of Kansas thissummer. David Parsley, sonof Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Parsley,is salutatorian of the class.Parsley will attend MidwestChristian College.

If any readers have picturesfor the history page of the Her-mes, please bring them in toRuthie Winget at The Hugo-ton Hermes.

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Summer reading signupfor all programs is under-way!!! Come in to the libraryand pick up an informa-tional/registration brochurefor the program that fitsyou!!! Programs have beendesigned for children, tweens,teens and adults, and all pro-grams begin June 1, 2012.

SUMMER STORYTIMEVOLUNTEERS

The SCL is looking for afew community story readersfor our Summer Reading Pro-gram. If you would be inter-ested in leading a 30-minutestorytime for kids ages 0-12on a Tuesday or Thursdaymorning this summer, pleasecontact Stacey.

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The preparations forTWWW, or the Smithsonianexhibit The Way We Workedthat is scheduled to be at theSCL from October 27 – De-cember 9 are well underway.Four 90-second scripts aboutthe way we worked in South-west Kansas have been writ-ten and approved by theSmithsonian. The library islooking for someone to recordthese segments for the timethe exhibit will be in Hugo-ton. The scripts must berecorded before July 1, 2012.If you are interested in help-ing with the recording of thescripts, please contact Eu-nice.

LIBRARY CLOSINGThe library will be closed

Monday, May 28 for Memo-rial Day.

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THE HERMES PRINTED AT HOMEAGAIN

For Four Years This Paper HasBeen Printed in Liberal, Kansas.

With This Issue it Again Becomes aHugoton, Stevens County Product. The new press which we havebeen talking about ever since we tookhold of the reins of the Hermes, arrivedin the city Tuesday noon and whilethese words are being put in type, me-chanics are at work putting the mazchine in place and getting it ready totell the world that we are still on themap. In our first issue we told ourreaders that we would either make theold press work or we would put a newone in in its place and weren’t longmaking up our mind that the old onewouldn’t fill the bill. The new machineis a drum cylinder Cranston and is oneof the best machines of its class made.It is no play thing. It prints four pagesof this paper every time the wheelturns round and that’s pretty often. Itweighs 6,500 pounds and is driven byan electric motor. For the past four years or nearly sothis paper has been printed out oftown, first at the Liberal Democrat of-fice and later at the Liberal News. Theservice rendered there was good, butthe people of Hugoton got to feel thatthey no longer had a home paper. Thejob soon got to be an old story to us.Besides the press we have added awhole lot of other things and as timegoes on we will add more. It is our aimto make this paper in keeping with thetown which is one of the best in the

southwest. The new press will help usto tell the world the story of the doingsof the people of Hugoton and Stevenscounty and the surrounding country.It will help us to boost for Hugotonwhich is our future aim and in returnwe hope to merit your cooperation andsupport. For “United we stand, divided we fall.”

THE WHEAT LOOKS FINE Mr. Ellsaesser from out southeastof town was in to see us Saturday. Hereports the wheat [looks] fine out thisway and says the farmers are gettingready to go to work on their springcrops.

NEW MEASURING DEVICE The salespeople at Hamby Merc.Co. were all excited last Thursday andwanted to wait upon each customer atonce. The store has an instrumentthat does away with the measuring ofgoods by hand, [eliminating] all possi-ble mistakes of incorrect measure-ments, and computes the amount ofthe sale instantly - the Measuregraphthey call it. The piece of goods is passedthrough the Measuregraph and asmany yards as desired are quickly andaccurately measured. A dial at the topof the instrument, like the face of awatch, registers the number of yardsas the piece of cloth passes through. Say you want 3-3/4 yards of silkat $1.69 per yard. Quick! How muchis that? You don’t know unless youstop and figure it with paper and pen-

cil, but the Measuregraph shows theanswer the moment the hand on thedial stops at 3-3/4. Six dollars andthirty-four cents is the amount of yourbill, madam. From the customer’s standpoint itis gratifying to know that when a cer-tain yardage is ordered there is elimi-nated all doubt that perhaps thesalesperson made a mistake and un-intentionally cut a quarter or an eighthof a yard less than was intended. To our knowledge this is the firstMeasuregraph to come to Hugoton, al-though they have been in usethroughout the country for some littletime. The Hamby Merc. Co. is to becongratulated upon adding this won-derful little instrument as another stepin the direction of 100 percent effi-ciency, the goal for which this store isstriving.

ROGER JOHNSON LOSES HAND Roger Johnson, son of Miles John-son, five miles southeast of Hugoton,lost his left hand Saturday, by gettingit caught in a corn sheller. The shellerwas running and an ear of corndropped down in the wrong place andthe lad reached in to get it outwhen the mitten which hewore on his hand caught inthe cogs and drew his handinto the mesh. He was at oncetaken to a hospital at Liberalwhere amputation at the wristwas found necessary.

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A good Monday morning.What a nice weekend we had.Hope everyone had a goodMother’s Day.

The dance we had Satur-day evening was very good.We had a new band and theyturned out to be good. Younever know what to expectwhen you have a new group,but they were good and weweren’t disappointed.

The ladies in the sewinggroup had a productive day.Still making some beautifulprojects!

We have a busy weekahead. You all have a goodone!

MenuMay 17.............................B.L.T.May 18................Ham & BeansMay 21 ..............Sausage GravyMay 22.........................Goulash

May 23 ...................Baked HamMay 24....................Hamburger

Activities ScheduleThursday, May 17Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bridge.........................................Friday, May 18Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bingo........................12:30 p.m.Saturday, May 19Cards .........................6:00 p.m.Monday, May 21Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Line Dance.................7:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 22Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bridge.........................................Wednesday, May 23Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Paint...........................1:00 p.m.Thursday, May 24Exercise....................10:30 a.m.Bridge.........................................

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May eighth grade Students of the Month are Carly Hittle, AJMadsen and Jessica Harper. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

May seventh grade Students of the Month are Bernabe Men-doza and Jessica Maciel. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

History From The HermesCompiled by Ruthie Winget


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Pathways, a science club at Seward CountyCommunity College/Area Technical School, vis-ited and toured the University of ColoradoSchool of Nursing in Aurora, Co. The club alsovisited the Denver Museum of Science and Nat-ural History, The Molly Brown House/Mu-seum, The Denver Aquarium, and surroundingareas. As STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-

neering and Mathematics) students the trip wasan opportunity to visit and consider transfer in-stitutions. From left are Tesley Taylor ofUlysses; Alicia Moreno of Perryton, Tx.; Mariv-ell Mendoza of Ulysses; Maria Romero ofUlysses; Don Hayes of Liberal; Rita Conley ofHugoton; and Genesis Luevano of Vegas.

Seward County Community College/AreaTechnical School recently took a Field BiologyTrip to Palo Duro Canyon, Tx., where theyhiked streams and canyons, observed wildlife,fished and studied living organisms and theirenvironment. From left is Instructor Greg

Scruggs; Deverell Biggs of Liberal; Joel Liven-good from Hugoton; Trey Starks of Liberal;Kelsey Willson from Liberal; Alan Grajeda ofLiberal; Thomas Cash from Beaver; KaheemRansom of Liberal; Philip Collins from Lib-eral; and Instructor Don Hayes.

FASTER DISABILITY APPROVAL FOR PEOPLE

WITH ALS May is National ALSAwareness Month. Amy-otrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), more commonly re-ferred to as Lou Gehrig’s dis-ease, is a progressiveneurodegenerative diseasethat attacks nerve cells andpathways in the brain andspinal cord. More than 5,600people each year are newlydiagnosed with ALS. As manyas 30,000 Americans maycurrently be affected by thisfatal condition. Social Secu-rity can help. People who have ALS meetthe medical qualifications forSocial Security disability ben-efits. ALS is one of Social Se-curity’s “CompassionateAllowances.” The completelist of Compassionate Al-lowances conditions can befound at www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances. The Compassionate Al-lowances initiative identifiesclaims where the nature ofthe applicant’s disease orcondition clearly meets thestatutory standard for dis-ability. With the help of so-phisticated new informationtechnology, the agency canquickly identify potential

Compassionate Allowancesand then quickly make deci-sions and begin monthly ben-efit payments. Social Security Commis-sioner Michael Astrue madethe Compassionate Al-lowances initiative a top pri-ority soon after he began histenure as Commissioner in2007. Social Securitylaunched the CompassionateAllowances program in 2008with a list of 50 diseases andconditions. There are nowmore than 100 Compassion-ate Allowances conditions —and counting. CommissionerAstrue’s dedication to Com-passionate Allowances hasearned him a humanitarianaward and the attention ofPresident Obama. “Commissioner Astrue has

worked tirelessly to ensure

that disabled Americans re-ceive the Social Security dis-ability benefits they've earnedin a timely way,” said Presi-dent Obama. We develop the list of

Compassionate Allowancesconditions from informationreceived at public outreachhearings, comments receivedfrom the disability commu-nity, counsel of medical andscientific experts, and re-search with the National In-stitutes of Health (NIH). Also,we consider which conditionsare most likely to meet ourdefinition of disability. For more information onthe Compassionate Al-lowances initiative, pleasevisit www.socialsecurity. g o v / c o m p a s s i o n a t e a llowances.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWSBy Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

The Hugoton USD #210Board of Education met in aspecially scheduled meetingMonday, May 14, 2012 in theBoard Conference Room ofthe District Office. Memberspresent were Todd Gayer,Doug Martin, Nancy Honig,Martin Daharsh, DonBeesley, Stephanie Heger andBarry Hittle. Also presentwere Superintendent MarkCrawford, Max Williams andKay McDaniels.

Board members signed aWaiver of Notice of SpecialMeeting and approved theagenda.

Mark Crawford gave thesuperintendent’s report. Hethanked the board for attend-ing the graduation. He alsoinformed the board the grad-uation will be one week laternext year, it will be the thirdSaturday in May. The HLAgraduation will be 3:00 p.m.this Sunday at the EaglesNest link cafeteria. He talkedbriefly about what is going onin Topeka. The tax changestalked about in Topeka willnot affect the district nextyear, but it could have a neg-ative effect in a few years due

to a drastic eroding of staterevenues.

The contraband dog cameto the school Monday and noillegal substancs were found.Seniors’ last day is Tuesdayas they need two more hoursto reach the state minimums.

The Hesston coach andmotivational speaker will beat the high school Tuesday.He will talk to HHS StudentCouncil, the leadership groupand seniors.

The board discussed thefeasibility (pros and cons) of aseventh-twelfth grade admin-istrative configuration vs. aseparate Hugoton MiddleSchool and Hugoton HighSchool. The board discussedthe possibility of having anassistant principal in themiddle school with HighSchool Principal Gregg Erreboin charge of seventh-twelfthgrade. This is something thedistrict is considering to in-crease efficiencies. MarkCrawford will attend a HMSFaculty meeting to discussthis further.

The board approved theresignations of Linda May(HES Lunch room assistant)

Heather Augustine, ShawnAugustine, Carla Hajek andJason Hajek.

The reopening of a district-level position created in 2008;the Director of Curriculumand Professional Develop-ment was approved.

The board voted 6-1 to cre-ate a new district-level posi-tion by combining twoexisting positions; half-timeInstrumental Music and halftime Pre K-sixth grade ITManager/Assistant Interme-diate Principal.

The motion to approve thetransfer of Mark Newton fromIntermediate Principal to In-strumental Music/Pre K – 6thIT Manager/Assistant Inter-mediate Principal effectiveAugust 2012 passed by a voteof 6-1.

The board voted to appointMax Williams as treasurer forUSD 210 for the remainder offiscal year 2012.

The board approved a res-olution of intent to non-renewthe contract of a non-tenuredteacher, Carolyn Moss sev-enth-twelfth grade vocalmusic.

The meeting adjourned.

The 20 members of the2012 class of the KansasAcademy of Mathematics andScience walked the stage atthe KAMS commencement be-ginning Saturday, May 5, inthe Memorial Union's FortHays Ballroom on the campusof Fort Hays State University,home of KAMS. Two membersof the Trailblazers, Class of2012, are Alondra Meraz ofHugoton High School andLogan Smith of Elkhart HighSchool. Alondra is the daugh-ter of Alfredo Cantu and Ros-alva Gonzal both of Hugotonand Logan is the son of Byronand Teresa Smith of Richfield.

This was the academy'ssecond graduating class. Theyarrived at FHSU in August2010 and, turning an actionof the first class into a tradi-tion, gave their class a name:Trailblazers.

“Nine students out of the20 will remain here at FHSU,”said Ron Keller, KAMS direc-tor. “Two students will attendGeorgia Tech, three will at-tend Kansas State University,one will attend Kansas Uni-versity, one will attend Okla-homa State University, onewill attend Rockhurst, one willattend UCLA, one is still de-ciding between KU or the Uni-versity of Washington, andone will attend WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis.”

At the commencement Dr.Edward Hammond, FHSUpresident, gave the com-mencement address and twostudents, Rachel Schmidt–Atchison, and Shaley White–Leoti, gave speeches on behalfof the class. Faculty were infull regalia, and students woregowns and mortarboards. Areception followed the gradu-ation ceremony in the Ball-room of the Memorial Union.

The Kansas Board of Re-gents sited KAMS on theFHSU campus in 2008 follow-ing a selection process. TheKansas Legislature estab-lished the academy to pro-mote mathematics andscience education, to reducethe "brain drain" in whichmany of the best and bright-est young Kansans go away toout-of-state universities andnever return, and to promoteeconomic development byproviding a well-educatedworkforce.

Dr. Roger Schieferecke,KAMS associate director forstudent services, said thatstudents in the Trailblazersclass have been active inmany activities, includingCuster Hall Council, the Resi-dential Hall Association, Stu-dent Government Association,Venturing Crew, Pre-MedClub, Chemistry Club,chorale groups, marchingband, orchestra, ChristianChallenge, intramurals, His-panic American LeadershipOrganization, AmericanDemocracy Project, FHSUElectric Car Team, AstronomyClub, Fort Hays Honor Societyand many others.

"They have embraced beingimmersed into the college en-vironment and have becomeleaders across campus," hesaid. "These students willleave KAMS poised to becomeleaders within their local, re-gional and global communi-ties."

"They have flourished asindividuals and will makeeveryone proud of them asthey go forth to continue theireducation and establish theircareers and their lives," saidKeller. "This class has beenawesome. We could sharetheir stories forever. They

have embraced the true senseof what students at the Acad-emy are supposed to em-brace."

The Kansas Lions StateConvention in Wichita, June7-9, 2012, will take on an in-ternational flavor as theKansas Lions play host to In-ternational Director Dr. Garyand Cheryl Anderson at theAirport Hilton ConventionCenter. The State Convention isthe final event of the KansasLions Year, and will culmi-nate the final meeting of theState Board Of Governors,the leaders of Kansas LionsClubs. The State Council islead by Council ChairMichele Hufferd of Louis-burg. District Governors areRalph Rodgers of Hugoton(Western Kansas), MarionSchroll of Riley (North Cen-tral). Clint Vawter of Carbon-dale (North East), HelenLeBlanc of Valley Center(South Central), and MelGreene of Columbus (SouthEast). Many of the StateCommittees will also meet toconclude plans and activitiesfor the year, and to formulategoals for the next Lions Year. Dr. Gary Anderson, fromGrand Rapids, Michigan, waselected to serve a two-yearterm as a director of The In-ternational Association ofLions Clubs at the Interna-tional Convention, in Sydney,Australia, in June of 2010.Director Anderson is a Doctorof Optometry and the ownerof Anderson Eye Care. A member of the GrandRapids, Michigan Lions Clubsince 1979, he has held many

offices within the Association,including Club President,District Governor and Coun-cil Chair. In recognition of his serv-ice to the association, he hasreceived numerous awardsincluding the Henry VoetLifetime Achievement Award,the Lions of Michigan Foun-dation Humanitarian Award,the Grandville and Betty Cut-ler Leadership Award, theLions of Michigan FoundationKen Lautzenheiser FellowAward, the S.A. Dodge Distin-guished Service Award, tenInternational President’s Cer-tificates of Appreciation, anInternational President’sLeadership Award and threeInternational President’sMedals. He is a ProgressiveMelvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lions ac-tivities, Director Anderson isactive in numerous profes-sional and community organ-izations, including theAmerican Optometric Associ-ation and the Michigan Opto-metric Association. Director Anderson and hiswife, Cheryl, also a Lion, haveone son and two daughters.They have one grandson.


What tax records should be kept?

Lions State Convention is in Wichita

Alondra Meraz graduates from KAMS

Board of Education discusses tax changes in Topeka

For most people, the taxfiling season is over and nowthe question is, what recordsto keep and how long to keepthem? According to the IRS, you

should keep a copy of yourreturn and all documentsthat were used to create it be-cause those will be needed ifthe IRS selects your returnfor an audit. “Normally, tax records

should be kept for threeyears,” said Michael Devine,IRS spokesman in St Louis.“Some documents - such asrecords relating to real estate,stock transactions, retire-ment accounts and businessor rental property - should bekept longer.” Devine said tax records

can include bills, credit card,canceled checks and other

receipts, invoices, mileagelogs, proofs of payment andany other records that sup-port deductions or creditsclaimed on your return. Inmost cases, the IRS does notrequire you to keep records inany particular manner. For more information on

what kinds of records tokeep, see IRS Publication552, Recordkeeping for Indi-viduals, which is available onthe IRS website atwww.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM.

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HERMES CLASSIFIEDSDeadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaperis subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any suchpreference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equalopportunity basis.


HELP WANTEDHELP WANTED: Mechanic needed for oilfield equip-ment in Hugoton area. Call for more information 620-453-9179 Sam’s Engine Service. (4p17)

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Excellent Wages/Vacation Time/401 K/Good equipmentMust be motivated and responsible!

Please fill out an application online at www.woofter.comor call us at 800-279-4850 (4c17)

Solution to May 10, 2012 puzzle

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-timeand PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positionsare for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All can-didates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer out-standing benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only)and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outsideof Stevens County. (4c15)

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs andLPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions arefor the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a KansasRN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitivewages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15miles or more outside of Stevens County. (4c10)

Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL,

MEDICAL CLINIC ANDPIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

CITY OF MOSCOWTEMPORARY FULL TIME HELP NEEDED - MAINTENANCE

Wanted: person to assist City Superintendent with day to daymaintenance. Hours will be 40 hours/week on a temporarybasis. Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live inStevens County, write and speak English, be able to work unsu-pervised, and be able to lift mroe than 50 pounds. CDL and drugtesting required. (CDL may be acquired after employement.)

Applications are available at Moscow City Hall, 125 MainStreet. Or mail resume to PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, please call 544-2234.

The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (2c19)

Executive AssistantPioneer Electric Cooperative is seeking highly

motivated, professional individual for the position of Exec-utive Assistant. Responsibilities include performing Administrative Assistant duties for CEO, Assistant CEOand Board of Trustees, maintaining filing system and assist-ing with administration of Cooperative’s human resource,compensation and benefit programs. Interested applicantshould have minimum of three years of progressive Admin-istrative Assistant experience performing general and ad-vance advanced office procedures. Successful candidatemust require minimal supervision, be resourceful in seek-ing solutions, a good listener, have excellent typing andgrammatical usage, strong organizational and people skills,proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint), ability to work with members, business part-ners and employees, all while maintaining confidentiality.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.Benefit package includes employer provided family med-ical, dental, vision and life insurance, pension and 401(k)plan with employer matching contribution, holidays, vaca-tion and sick leave.

Finalist will be required to successfully pass post-offerroutine physical examination, alcohol/drug test, possessvalid Kansas driver’s license and reside within service ter-ritory.

Resumes may be sent to Pioneer Electric, ATT: Human Resources,

PO Box 368, Ulysses, KS 67880, hand-delivered to Pioneer Electric, 1850 W. Oklahoma,

Ulysses, Kansas or emailed to [email protected].

Deadline for submitting resumes is May 21, 2012. Pioneer Electric is an E.O.E. (2c19)

MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSIONis currently looking to fill an open seat on the RecreationBoard. If you are interested in this position, please senda letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952

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United Prairie Ag, LLC, is seeking part-time elevator per-sonnel at our Hugoton and Moscow locations. Candi-dates must be able to work flexible hours, weekends andevenings.Employment is subject to successful completion of drugscreening. Interested persons should apply in person at

509 NW Ave. Hugoton or 300 N. Road 20, Moscow.United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

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HELP WANTED: Part Time

Elevator PersonnelMID-PLAINS CONSTRUCTIONMid-Plains Construction is now taking applicationsfor a safety observer at the Hugoton Ethanol Plant.

Job requirements are, but not limited to: safety observer,daily progress reports, inventory and on site office clerk.

If interested, please apply at Mid-Plains Construction on HWY 54 in Plains, Ks.

Applications will NOT be taken on the job site.(2c20)

PUBLIC NOTICE(First published in the Hugoton Her-mes, Thursday, May 17, 2012) 3t

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE JAMES F. YOUNGER, DECEASED

Case No. 11PR4

NOTICE OF HEARING ONPETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified a petitionhas been filed in this Court by JanLeonard, the Administrator CTA of theestate of James F. Younger, deceased,praying for final settlement of the es-tate, approval of his acts, proceedingsand accounts as the AdministratorCTA, allowance for his attorneys' fees

and expenses, and the Court deter-mine the heirs of the said decedentand assign to them the real estate andpersonal property remaining in saidestate.

You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses thereto on orbefore the 12th day of June, 2012, at9:30 a.m., in said Court in the City ofHugoton, Kansas, at which time andplace said cause will be heard. Shouldyou fail therein, judgment and decreewill be entered in due course uponsaid petition.

JAN LEONARD, Administrator CTA and Petitioner

TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909Hugoton, KS 67951-0909Telephone: (620) 544-2103Attorneys for Administrator CTA andPetitioner



IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFGALE REESE, Deceased

Case No. 12-PR-10

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

The State of Kansas to All PersonsConcerned:

You are hereby notified that a Pe-tition for Determination of Descenthas been filed in this Court by EthyleFaye Reese, as the Petitioner and oneof the heirs of Gale Reese, deceased,praying for the determination of the

descent of the property of the de-ceased. You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses thereto on orbefore June 5, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., ofsaid day, in the District Court ofStevens County, in the City of Hugo-ton, Kansas, at which time and placesaid cause will be heard. Should youfail therein, judgment and decree willbe entered in due course upon saidpetition.

Jason E. Maxwell, SC #18089Attorney for Petitioner

Gilmore, Shellenberger & Maxwell, P.A.500 North Kansas AvenueLiberal, KS 67901Ph:(620) 624-5599Fax:(620) 624-5525



JPMorgan Chase Bank, National As-sociation, Plaintiff,

vs.

Bryon Koehn aka Bryon P. Koehn Hil-leri Koehn, John Doe (real name un-known) tenant/occupant Mary Roe(real name unknown) tenant/occu-pant Kansas Housing Resources Cor-porationDefendant(s).

Case No. 11CV19Div. No.

K.S.A. 60Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order ofSale issued by the Clerk of the DistrictCourt of STEVENS County, Kansas,to me the undersigned Sheriff ofSTEVENS County, Kansas, I will offerfor sale at public auction and sell tothe highest bidder for cash in hand atthe main lobby of the STEVENSCounty Courthouse at Hugoton,

Kansas, at 10:00AM on June 11,2012, the following real estate:

SURFACE AND SURFACERIGHTS ONLY in and to:Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) inBlock Four (4), in the originalTownsite of Moscow, StevensCounty, Kansas.

more specifically described as 200E. Kelly, Moscow, KS 67952

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be madewithout appraisement and subject tothe redemption period as provided bylaw, and further subject to the ap-proval of the Court.

Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas

PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY:SINGER TARPLEY & JONES, P.A.Sheldon R. Singer #[email protected] S. Tarpley #[email protected] C. Jones #[email protected] W. Lock # [email protected] MartyOverland Park, KS 66212Phone: (913) 648-6333Fax: (913) 642-8742ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Hugoton Hermes DEADLINE

5:00 p.m.Monday

GARAGE SALESGARAGE SALE: Friday,May 18, 8:00 a.m. to ???, 718S. Adams, Little Bit of Every-thing

---------------GARAGE SALE: Friday,May 18, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m., 101 Liniger in Moscow,First House North of PostOffice, Modern Oak Tableand Chairs, Nice Full SizeMattress and Box Springs,Antique Dresser with NiceMirror

---------------GARAGE SALE: Friday,May 18, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., 407S. Jefferson

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GARAGE SALE: Friday,May 18, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.,1103 S. Madison

--------------FOUR FAMILY (INSIDE)RUMMAGE SALE: Satur-day, May 19, 8:00 a.m. to12:00 Noon, 410 Main Street,Baby Items, TV, Lots of Stuff!

---------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday,May 18, 8:00 a.m., 801 S. Har-rison, Washer, Dryer, Dresser,Lots of Miscellaneous

LANDSCAPING: If youneed landscaping, call Nic at428-5282. (2p19)

---------------KIRBY SERVICES: To ourvalued Kirby vacuumcleaner customers for factoryauthorized sales, service andsupplies, please call 800-821-5050. (4p18)

---------------PERSONAL CARE ATTEN-DANT: I can work nightsand some weekends. Pleasecall Monica at 806-477-8949or 544-6197. Referencesavailable on request. (2c19)

--------------HELPING HANDS TU-TORING: Does your childneed tutoring this summer?Certified and experiencedteacher in all areas. Reason-able rates. Call 620-428-5883.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING:Living Independently inNorthwest Kansas, LINK isavailable in your area towork with individuals withdisabilities. LINK provides5 core services of: Informa-tion and Referral, Independ-ent Living Skills Training,Advocacy, Peer Support andDeinstitutionalization. If youwould like to know more in-formation on how to accessservices please call the Haysoffice for English at 785-625-6942/800-569-5926 and speakwith Angie or call 620-624-6776/866-546-5004 for Span-ish and speak with Debbie.LINK, serving 37 counties inwestern Kansas. (7c20)

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BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

S (620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rdOLUTIONS Hugoton

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE Alan D. Higgins, Owner

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality ServiceOffice: (620)544-7800

531 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks. 67951

(tfc6)

LAWN PROWill Schnittker

620-544-1517

(tfc46)FDT ELECTRICFrankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & InsuredOver 30 years experience in Residen-

tial & Commercial Wiring544-5915 or 544-7776

(tfc34)

O.D.’s SHOPSmall Engine Repair

Your Snapper Dealer620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton(tfc12)

(620) 428-65181182 Road Q • Hugoton

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK*Carpet *Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl

Nicole Crites, LicensedMarriage & Family Therapist

(eot40)

620.544.43571026 S. MainHugoton, KS

[email protected]

CARD OF THANKS

WANTEDWANTED: Buying your wheat straw, $7.00/bale. Call 598-2978 or 620-874-0658. (tfc20)

---------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas inter-ests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5)

---------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size boxsprings and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31)

--------------WANTED TO PURCHASE: Used refrigerator in good con-dition with icemaker. Please call 544-2261, ext 1207. (tfc18)

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SERVICES

INFORMATIONWANTED

GENEALOGY INFORMA-TION: Looking for Gross-man/ Beavers descendants.Please write to 30 TroonDrive, Lakeway, Tx. 78738.

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FOR RENT: 1 & 2 BedroomApartments. Furnished orunfurnished. Bills included,washer and dryer, and cable.Call 544-2232. (tfc)

---------------FOR RENT: Trailer Lot, 17miles from Hugoton in theMoscow school district. 620-544-9239. (4c18)

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FOR RENTROLLA PLAZAAPARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedroom.RentalAssistance Available.For more informationcall Shelli at 620-492-3698 (tfc40)

SUNFLOWER PLAZA1 bedroom newly

decorated apartmentfor Senior Citizens

For Information CallPlaza Office - 544-4011 orSelia Crawford - 544-2182

if no answer, leave message(tfc48)

FunkyFunkyA funky little cupcake,cookie & cake shop in

SW Kansas

MunkyMunky GoodiesGoodies

“We specializein making

people smile”620-952-2915 Find us on Facebook!

THANK YOUThe family of Betty Stan would like to thank everyone

at Stevens County Hospital including the clinic andpharmacy staff. We also appreciate St. Catherine Hospicefor the care and support you gave Betty. We were veryblessed by our helpers Linda, Joy, Destiny and Greta. Fi-nally, thanks to Gwenn and Linda, our two angels sentfrom God for Betty’s final day. Thank you for all thethoughts and prayers from the community too.

God Bless,Tim & Patty Stan and familyJoe & Mary Stan and family

Dan Stan

SUPPORT GROUPSPREGNANT? NEEDHELP? Call Birthright ofGarden City, 316-276-3605 orBirthline in Liberal, 1404 N.Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS will help you if yousincerely want to stop drink-ing. Call 544-8633. (tfc1)

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AL-Anon Family GroupHelp for families & friends

of alcoholics. Mon & Thurs

8:00pm, 1405 Cemetery Road

544-2610 or 544-2854

kansas-al-anon.org

Project HopeOpen Tues & Thurs

8:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1030 S. Main(tfc37)

(tfc)

Pioneer ManorFamily Support Group3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor

(tfc15)

Feature Of The Week

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial property-formerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Busi-ness opportunity with ample parking. Call tosee this property today!!!

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Mark Faulkner-BrokerKaren Yoder - Associate/Broker

Residential & Commercial SpecialistKaren Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

Chance Yoder - SalespersonAgricultural Land

Residential & Commercial SpecialistChance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”Karen Yoder Chance Yoder

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysseswww.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - ReducedPrice! Completely remodeled and reno-vated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres!$40,000!!

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lgfamily rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for de-tails!

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building andLot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call fordetails!!

623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, finbsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Much-more... Call for your personal showing!

509 Recreation Drive, Moscow - BrickRanch, 4 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, wood floors,deck, and much more!!! Call for your privateshowing!

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage!Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, allelectric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!

402 S. Main Street - Commercial Property-over 5,000 sf zoned B-2, 75 x 190 lot, park-ing. Call for details!

522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement,cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call fordetails!!

SOLD

SOLD

FREE TOGOOD HOMEFREE TO GOOD HOME:Kittens to give away to agood home. Please call 544-2963. (2c19)

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To see YOUR business here,call 544-4321 or email [email protected]

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 newheating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00Additional acreage available. Call today!

612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home onfull basement. Each bedroom on main level has itsown private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basementwith possibility of more. Basement also hashookup for second utility room. Can access base-ment from inside house or from garage.

New Listing 1609 S. Madison St- Very nice 4bedrooms, 3 bath home. 4th bedroom is separatefrom others & has its own bath, great guest room.Family room includes fireplace. Formal dining aswell as kitchen dining. Large office/craft area &media room.

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick homeon 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet onmain level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replacedin 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011,refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101Liberal, KS 67901(620) 624-1212 BUSINESS

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties atwww.hugotonhomes.com

(620) 544-2496 RESIDENCE(620) 544-3821 CELLULAR

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

[email protected]

[email protected]

ANGELICA SLEMPREALTOR® Associate

DARRIN HEWITTREALTOR® Associate

Lots in Spikes Addition504 S. Wildcat Ct.

617 E. 4th712 E. 5th St.

UNDER CONTRACT

204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence,shed, 1 car att. and, 2 car det. garage. Great loca-tion. To view this must see call Angie today! Agentowned!

1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want ina home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms,2 Living areas. Basement family room is equippedwith cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom down-stairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and up-stairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances inkitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed andnice sitting patio next to porch.

710 S. Van Buren- Great opportunity with this 3bedroom and 2 bath home. This home includescarport, shed, and a fenced yard with a pool.

708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyerhas opportunity to pick colors & other amenities ofhome. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring,and appliances.

PENDING

PRICE REDUCED

FOR SALE: Black AngusBulls, registered, tested,guarantee, excellent blood-lines, confirmation and per-formance, discounts.Facebook.com/blackvelve-tranch. Contact Black VelvetRanch, Aaron Plunkett,Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101.

(15c16)

---------------FOR SALE: 2006 Outlaw500cc 4-wheeler, $2500; 2008800 Polaris 4x4, $3500; 2005Y2125 Yamaha, $2000. Call544-5223. (tfc18)

---------------FOR SALE: 2004 yellow JeepWrangler, hard top and softtop, manual transmission,low mileage. Call 544-8288.

(tfc15)

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FOR SALE BY OWNER:1900 sq. ft. home w/ 3 bed-rooms, 1 1/2 bath, extra largekitchen, full finished base-ment w/ kitchen and bath.Four car detached garage andin-ground pool. 113 VanBuren. Call 316-300-6593.

(3p20)

---------------FOR SALE: 198 BabysitterClub books, $250. SuperNintendo system with 39games and 2 controllers andGameboy attachment, $150.Call Sabrina 428-1395. (1p20)

--------------FOR SALE: Roll of used car-pet, top quality, light peach.$350. Call 544-7976. (1c20)

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1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide

620-453-0427

(tfc)

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALEOak, Piñon, Mesquite,

Pecan & MoreDelivery & stacking available

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)

Wanting Land For HomesiteI, Matt Russell, am a minister for the Church of Christ in Hugo-ton and I am looking for a plot on which to build a basement &move my Home. My first interest is in a Rural land plot thatsomeone might be willing to subdivide (5-20 acres), preferablywith a well that could be used for Domestic flow. I also am con-sidering a residential plot and understand that several plots areavailable in town, which are not listed with Real Estate compa-nies.

My contacts: Email: [email protected]: 620-428-5660

2008 Harley DavidsonFat Bob

3600 miles, $11,500Call Jerry 544-5969

(1p20)

(2c20)

FOR SALE BY OWNERVery nice 4 bd/2ba house. Nearly 2200 sq. ft. Many recent up-grades including new heating/A/C unit, new roof, new flooring,etc. Covered patio with spacious backyard. Asking price: $140,000.

Call Carla Hajek at428-2913

208 W. Firstfor more information

(1c20)


IN THE PROBATE COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFRONALD KEITH HEGER, DECEASED

Case No. 121PR12

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALLPERSONS CONCERNED:

NOTICE OF HEARING

You are hereby notified that Mil-dred E. Heger, wife of Ronald KeithHeger, deceased, filed a petition in theabove Court praying for admission toprobate of the will of the decedent and

for Informal Administration. You arerequired to file your written defensesto the Petition on or before the June11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. of said day, insaid Court, in the district courtroomat the county courthouse in Hugoton,Stevens County, Kansas,, at whichtime and place the cause will beheard. Should you fail therein, judg-ment and decree will be entered indue course upon the petition.

Mildred E. Heger, Petitioner

KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING,LLC209 East Sixth StreetHugoton, KS 67951Telephone: 620-544-4333Attorneys for Petitioner

At the invitation of KansasGovernor Sam Brownback,Laton Heger, 2012 HugotonHigh School graduate, wasselected to attend the twenty-ninth Annual Governor’sScholars Awards ProgramMay 6, 2012, in Topeka.Laton is the son of Darin andMichelle Heger of Hugoton.

The recognition ceremonyhonors the top academic onepercent of Kansas highschool seniors. Scholars areselected from accredited pub-lic and private schools in thestate. “These high school sen-iors have shown dedication in

their studies and a commit-ment to learning. They’veearned this honor, and I wantto congratulate them on thisachievement,” GovernorBrownback said. “We alsoshould recognize their fami-lies, teachers, and mentorsfor helping these outstandingstudents achieve their aca-demic goals.”

This program is coordi-nated for the Governor by theConfidence in Kansas PublicEducation Task Force. It isfunded by donations fromprivate sector businesses inKansas. The Confidence inKansas Public EducationTask Force was formed 29years ago to strengthen pub-lic confidence in education.The following organizationsare members of the TaskForce: American Associationof University Women, KansasAssociation of School Boards,Kansas Congress of Parentsand Teachers, Kansas StateDepartment of Education,Kansas-National EducationAssociation, Kansas SchoolPublic Relations Association,Kansas State High School Ac-tivities Association, andUnited School Administratorsof Kansas.

What a beautiful day! I, forone, am glad to see summer.

We have been busy here atthe Museum with “last ofschool” tours. It is always afun time when we haveschoolchildren. We also hadvisitors from Denmark!

Congratulations to all sen-iors!!! The following is a littlesomething we found:

“Success is to be meas-ured not so much by the po-sition that one has reached inlife as by the obstacles whichhe has overcome while tryingto succeed.” Booker T. Wash-ington

Ladder of Achievement0% - I Won’t10% - I Can’t

20% - I Don’t Know How30% - I Wish I Could

40% - What Is It?50% - I Think I Might

60% - I Might70% - I Think I Can

80% - I Can90% - I Will100% - I Did

Who Are the Educated?A professor in Chicago is

reported to have given the fol-lowing test to his pupils. Hetold them they were not reallyeducated unless they couldsay “yes” to all of these ques-tions:1. Has your education givenyou sympathy with all goodcauses and made you es-pouse them?2. Has it made you publicspirited?3. Has it made you a brotherto the weak?4. Have you learned how to

make friends and keep them?5. Do you know what it is tobe a friend yourself?6. Can you look an honestman or a pure womanstraight in the eye?7. Do you see anything to love

in a little child?8. Will a lonely dog follow youdown the street?9. Can you be high mindedand happy in the meanerdrudgeries of life?10. Do you think washing

dishes and hoeing corn justas compatible with highthinking as piano playing orgolf?11. Are you good for anythingto yourself?12. Can you be happy alone?13. Can you look out on theworld and see anything butdollars and cents?14. Can you look into a mudpuddle by the wayside andsee anything in the puddlebut mud?15. Can you look into the skyat night and see beyond thestars?16. Can your soul claim rela-tionship with the Creator?

We invite you to visit us atthe Gas Museum, located at905 S. Adams. Our hours are1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and 2:00 to4:00 p.m. Saturday.


This notice paid for with public donations

Health Awareness Clinics is pro-viding therapists to administerweight loss and stop smoking,group hypnotic therapy. For many people, this therapyreduces 2 to 3 clothing sizes and/orstop smoking. Funding for this project camefrom public donations. Anyone whowants treatment will receive profes-sional hypnotherapy free fromcharge.

An appointment is not necessary.Sign in and immediately receive treat-ment. Health Awareness Clinics is a non-profit organization. They rely ondonations to make treatment avail-able to those in need. A modest $5.00donation from each person whensigning in is appreciated. Only one 2 hour session is neededfor desirable results. Sign in 30 minutes early.

FREE to the public!W e i g h t L o s s & S t o p S m o k i n g H y p n o t h e r a p y

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 P.M.

Whitehouse Ramada Inn1450 Veteran’s Dr.

RICHLANDThursday, Oct. 28, 7:30 P.M.

Meadow Spring Country Club424 s. Sanborn Ave.

JEFFERSONFriday, Oct. 29, 7:30 P.M.

Governor Dodge Inn & Conf. Center300 W. Bus Hwy. 151

PLATTEVILLE(702)-373-0897

Monday, May 21, 7:30 P.M. Scott County VIP

302 Church St.SCOTT CITY

Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 P.M.Hugoton Senior Center

624 S. MainHUGOTON

(314) 681-9208

Bid Today By Phone!620-356-5808

120 S. Main St. Ulysses, KSMark Faulkner, Owner/Broker

26 Years of Results-The Reason Why!

LAND AUCTIONSGray County, Ks.

154 Acres Land & Water 160 Acres Minerals

Bid by May 15, 2012Morton County, Ks.320 Acres Irrigated

Bid by May 22, 2012Grant County, Ks.

320 Acres CRPBid by June 5, 2012

UpcomingLane County, Ks.160 Acres Dryland

Stevens County, Ks.80 Acres

LEO’S SHARPENING (620) 629-5499 or in Hugoton call (620) 541-1600

[email protected]“LOOK FOR THE RED CABOOSE”

IN HUGOTON

SHARPENING CARBIDES,PLANER BLADES, CHAIN SAWS

AND MOST ITEMS FOR HOUSEHOLD, WORKSHOP & GARDEN!

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MAY 22 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We look forward to working withpast and present customers ofTeri’s and also working with

new/future customers! Please call us oremail us with any of your vinyl needs!

Wesley and Chelsea Passmore

has taken over Teri’s Signs & Designs! Passmore Custom Vinyl

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Family and Friends congratulate Daisy Grewell - cum laude graduate with

Associate degree in Nursing

We are proud of you, Miss Daisy!

Mrs. Tonya Hill’s second grade class visits theStevens County Gas and Historical Museum’sschoolhouse Wednesday morning. Curator

Gladys Renfro stands by while students recitetheir lessons and take in the ambience of the oldclassroom.

Breckyn Haar stands to give her recitation in Mrs. Hill’s classwhile they visited the Museum. The atmosphere is much likewhat you’d expect 100 years ago in a small prairie school.

MUSEUM UPDATEfrom The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum

Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter

Governor Sam Brownback shakes the hand of 2012 HHS grad-uate Laton Heger, son of Darin and Michelle Heger, after Latonearned the prestige of being honored as a Governor’s Scholar.

Laton Heger named Governor’s Scholar

Young pianists take the stage for National Guild honors Twenty-seven piano stu-dents from Hugoton,Moscow, Rolla, Elkhart, Rich-field and Johnson have audi-tioned for membership in theNational Fraternity of Stu-dent Musicians, sponsoredby the National Guild ofPiano Teachers, Teacher Divi-sion of the American Collegeof Musicians, of which theirteachers Sherry Kelling, Bon-nie Lomax and RomonaAdams are members. This group of young pi-anists performed in the Na-tional Piano-PlayingAuditions in Hugoton at theFirst Christian Church May 4and 5 where they strove forPledge, Local, District, Hob-byist, Duet, Ensemble, State,National or Internationalhonors. The American Collegeof Musicians evaluated thestudents’ performancesbased upon their presenta-tion of Baroque, Classical,Romantic and Contemporary

works. Each student per-formed in the presence ofSusan Cushenbary of Wi-chita Falls, Tx., a professionaladjudicator chosed by the na-tional organization. Sherri Kelling’s Guild stu-dents include Carley Martin,Maria Martinez, Jessica Mar-tinez, Frances Gaskill, BryanErives, Britta Beasley, MeganNewlon, Matt Leneve, AdamSeaman, Aaron Seaman andCarly Clinesmith. Romona’sGuild students are EmmaCornelson, Darbi Cook, KatieWinger, Ray’Anna Wood De-Santos, Ellie Higgins, EllaWitcher, Erin Fincher andMacy Tucker. Bonnie’s Guildstudents are AshlynSchechter, Brooklyn Miller,Bailey Miller, Sarah Johnson,Marlyn Heger, Rebecca John-son and Elizabeth Johnson. More than 100,000 enthu-siastic piano pupils in morethan 880 music centersthroughout the U.S. and

abroad participated in theannual National Piano-Play-ing Auditions. Each entrantreceived a certificate, a gold,silver or bronze embossedpin, a report card and ayear’s membership in the Na-

tional Fraternity of StudentMusicians. Established in 1929 by Dr.Irl Allison, the first auditionstook place at Hardin-Sim-mons University in Abilene,Tx.

Local women graduate from KU The names of more than4,800 candidates for degreesat the University of Kansasthis spring - representing 94Kansas counties, 45 otherstates and 47 other countries- have been announced bythe University Registrar.Among the students areBrandi Broaddus and Savan-nah Thomas both of Hugo-ton. Brandi received a Doctorof Pharmacy and Savannahreceived a History minor andBachelor of Science in Edu-cation. The Class of 2012 includesmore than 1,600 studentswho completed degree work

in summer and fall 2011. Be-cause KU conducts only oneformal Commencement cere-mony each year, many ofthese graduates returnedSunday, May 13, for the uni-versity's one hundred fortiethcommencement. More thanhalf of the members of theClass of 2012 were expectedto participate. This list only includesnames of students who ap-plied for graduation by April16. Commencement informa-tion and an up-to-dateschedule of events are avail-able at commencement.ku.edu.

A BIG THANK YOU!to Rex Brower

and the “Mud Run” drivers.

From My Father’s House

May 17, 2012

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