April 25, 2013

Volume 126, Number 17 Thursday, April 25, 2013 16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

The Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Association’s(SWKROA), sixty-fifth annual meeting will be Saturday,April 27, 2013, at the Hugoton Middle/High School Au-ditorium located at 115 West Eleventh Street (on StateHighway 51) in Hugoton. Registration and coffee willbegin at 9:00 a.m., and the meeting will begin at 10:00a.m. Speakers for the meeting will include the follow-ing:

Kyle Spikes, PhD, a native of Hugoton and is nowan Assistant Professor of Exploration Geophysics, TheUniversity of Texas (UT) at Austin. Mr. Spikes’ researchspecialty integrates rock physics and quantitative seis-mic interpretation for reservoir characterization.

Burke W. Griggs, An Assistant Attorney General inthe Civil Litigation Division, Office of Kansas AttorneyGeneral Derek Schmidt in Topeka, will present “Waterand Oil Do Mix: Legal Issues with Water Resources andHydraulic Fracturing.

Gregory J. Stucky, SWKROA General Counsel of Wi-chita, will share updates for recent litigation of interestto Kansas royalty owners.

Legislative updates of interest to mineral and royaltyowners will be provided by Doug Smith of Pinegar,Smith & Associates in Topeka.

Linn Operating, Inc. based out of Houston, Tx., isone of the operators of gas wells in the Hugoton Fieldarea. Will Higgs, a surface landman for Linn Operating,will discuss the procedure of forming ATUs and explainhow Linn Operating intends to use the ATUs to drill newwells in Southwest Kansas.

K. David Newell, PhD, Assistant Scientist for KansasGeological Survey in Lawrence, will present updates forthe Cutter #1 well which was drilled in Northeast Se-ward County. In addition, he will provide an update ofthe CO2 sequestration tests done in Southern and SWKansas and an updated economic assessment of theMississippian Play.

Case Morris, District IV Supervisor, Oil and GasConservation Division, Kansas Corporation Commis-sion, will provide an overview on new regulations whichallow an operator to make application to land spreadsolid waste generated by drilling oil and gas wells. Mr.Morris will also report on Class II Wells (injection wells).

The public is invited to attend. A free luncheon willbe available for SWKROA members and guests.

The Southwest Kansas Royalty Owners Associationis a non-profit corporation with a stated purpose to “fos-ter, protect and further in all proper respects the rightsand interests of the mineral owners”.

Safely disposing of pre-scription medications is keyto preventing abuse and ac-cidents, Kansas AttorneyGeneral Derek Schmidt saidtoday. He encouragedKansans to take advantageof the free disposal opportu-nities coming up this Satur-day, April 27, as part of theNational Drug Take BackDay.

The event will take placefrom 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Stevens CountyLaw Enforcement Center,located at 505 S. Monroe in

Hugoton. Boxes will be lo-cated in the lobby for yourconvenience.

If you have any ques-tions, please call 620-544-4386.

“Accidental or intentionalmisuse of prescriptiondrugs can be preventedthrough safe storage anddisposal,” Schmidt said. “Iencourage all Kansans totake advantage of the op-portunity to safely disposeof medications that are nolonger needed by visitingtheir local drop-off sites this

Saturday.”The National Drug Take

Back Day is coordinated bythe Drug Enforcement Ad-ministration in partnershipwith local and state law en-forcement agencies. Sincethe program began in 2010,Kansans have turned inmore than 12 tons of med-ications.

Drop-off locations can befound by visiting the attor-ney general’s Web site atwww.ag.ks.gov, and clickingon the “Got Drugs?” banner.

Hugoton Area Chamberof Commerce enjoyed theirmonthly luncheon meet-ing Tuesday, April 16,2013 at Ranchito Tex-MexCafe. The members dinedon Mexican-Americanfood.

Courtney Leslie pre-sided at the meeting.

The first of the featuredspeakers was Keri Morris,USDA-NRCS District Con-servation Supervisor forStevens, Morton and Se-ward Counties. She statedher office basically workswith agricultural produc-ers.

Keri asked for thechamber members’ inputfor reaching out to theHispanic and German-Mennonite communities.These immigrants do notapply for many of the pro-grams offered by the Con-servation District, and shehoped they would take ad-vantage of more of theseprograms. Keri also hopedthese communities wouldbe more involved in localevents such as Park Day.She thought this wouldmake Hugoton a closercommunity.

Krista Roy, general

manager of the eight clus-ter radio stations out ofGarden City, informed thechamber members a newradio station will be Hugo-ton’s own station. Theyplan to broadcast Hugotonsports and specialize inHugoton events. It iscalled “Hits 106”.

Kidd Kraddick in theMorning will be on the airfrom 5:00 until 10:00 a.m.Each disc jockey through-out the day will offer dif-ferent types of music.

Krista stated their radiostation wants to become

By Justin ShawFor some cowboys, win-

ning a $190,320 rodeo isall in a weekend’s work,but for others it is a spe-cial experience.

An amazing aspect ofrodeo that most othersports lack is the abilityfor a man who hasn’t hada big win in a while toshow up at a random cityand walk away with a bigcheck and a buckle. Thiswas the case for steerwrestler Gabe Burrows.(local cowboy and son ofDave and Simmy Burrows)

The 29-year-old beat afield which included a for-mer world champion andother WNFR qualifiers towin the Dixie NationalRodeo in Jackson, Ms.,with a two-head time of8.2 seconds.

“I’ll tell you what, I don’tthink I’ve ever won a rodeothat big before, and it’sbeen a long time since I’vewon anywhere,” said the

Hugoton cowboy. “It was adream come true for me,and I can’t imagine itgoing any better than itdid.”

Burrows, who has hada limited rodeo career inbetween staying close tohis house running cattleand helping with his fam-

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Relay For Life of StevensCounty is having a BlockParty Saturday, April 27from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.min the Hugoton City Park. Allproceeds benefit Relay ForLife of Stevens County.

Acitvities include jumphouse, ring toss, basketpong, bingo, golf, wheel offortune, cupcake walk andPlinko. Oklahoma Smoke

will be at the park cookingbarbecue and all proceedswill be donated to Relay ForLife.

If you get hungry you canget tamales or just somehome town goodies. OpenMic is also available, bringyour own music.

Bring your lawn chairsand enjoy the food and a funday.

Relay For Life block party is Saturday

Kansas Sampler Festivalis this weekend in Liberal

Cold weather and the 2013 wheat crop are discussed

The Kansas Sampler Fes-tival will be Saturday, May4, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. and Sunday, May 5,from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.in Liberal's Light Park. Thereis a small admission fee forthe event.

In addition to featuringwhat there is to see and doin the state, Kansas musi-cians and historic perform-ers are also showcased atthe Kansas Sampler Festivalto provide ideas for futureprogramming at communityor school events.

For 24 years, the festivalhas helped nurture the no-tion of supporting Kansas-based entertainers bybooking them, buying theirCDs at the festival, or justgiving the public a chance to

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Gabe Burrows wins first at steer wrestling at Dixie National Rodeo

Gabe Burrows

Chamber members learn of Hugoton’s new radio stationKansas Dairy Ingredients milk plant, east ofHugoton, is now accepting loads of fresh milkfor processing. The facility plans to process ap-

proximately one million pounds of milk dailyat this time. Photo by Judy Parsons.

SWKROA meeting is Saturday

The 2013 Hugoton High School Prom is a special evening forjuniors and seniors. Students enjoying a ride in a wagon to theevent are from the left Keeley Hittle, Mitchell Persinger, Riley

Sosa, Andrew Mendoza, A J Scott, BayLee Hoskinson, Yates Sut-ton, Taylor Fiss, Jeison Rodriguez and Kelsey Hittle.

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The April weather has notbeen very “spring like” thelast few weeks. The freezingtemperatures April 9 and 10,17 and 18, and again thisweek, allow one to ask thequestion: Is it really spring?Yes, it is spring and, yes, thiskind of weather happensevery so often. The news ar-ticle I had in last week’spaper discussed some of theissues with freeze damage towheat and what to look for.We are just now starting tosee the full effects of thefreeze that happened April17 and 18 combined with

the freeze April 9 and 10 tothe wheat crop. So for rightnow, it’s still too early to de-termine what effects the cur-rent weather will have on thewheat. It takes at least sevento ten days to see what dam-age has been done. Yes, thelast two freezes have causedsome damage to the wheatcrop, but again wheat ismore resilient than onemight think. I feel the effectsfrom the last two freezeshave been within the moder-ate range. Effects of the cur-rent temperatures on thewheat depends on what

growth stage the wheat is at.Wheat is most vulnerable toa freeze at the reproductivestage, to have greater yieldlimiting effects. A majority ofthe wheat in our area is at agrowth stage that will besomewhat “tolerant” to thefreezing temperatures.

Contact me at the Exten-sion Office 544-4359 if youhave any questions aboutfreeze damage to wheat orany other kind of plants.

Submitted by Joshua Mor-ris. Stevens County Exten-sion Agent, ANR/4-H.

Safe disposal keeps drugs out of the wrong hands

The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, April 25, 2013 Page 2

Obituaries

Longtime Hugoton resi-dent and business woman,Joye Anthony, age 94, passedaway Sunday, April 14, 2013at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

She was born December28, 1917 in rural BeaverCounty, Ok., the daughter ofMac Walter and the formerFerol Pinell.

Joye attended countryschool through the eighthgrade and graduated fromBeaver High School in 1935.

In 1936, Joye and DeanAnthony were married. After afew years they moved to Hugo-ton, where they made theirhome and where she lived the

rest of her life.Mrs. Anthony established a

business in Hugoton knownas Shoppe Elite that sheowned for 25 years. Duringthis time she was associatedwith several civic and socialgroups. Joye was always aproud booster for Hugotonand the community.

She is survived by her sis-ter-in-law Mabel Walter ofWichita; two nephews,Michael Walter and wife Mar-ilyn of Wichita and RonaldCrossley and wife Carol ofCleveland, Ga.; and her greatnieces and great nephews.

Joye was preceded indeath by her parents; hus-band Dean; sister TwilaCrossley; brother Bud Walter;and nephew Larry Crossley.

Graveside services were at-tended Friday morning, April19, 2013 at the Beaver Pio-neer Cemetery in Beaver withPastor Jim Reeves officiating.

Memorials may be given tothe Pioneer Manor in care ofGarnand Funeral Home, 423S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Joye Anthony

Monday, April 15, 2013• Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of West Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane• Hit & Run, 100 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Crane• Funeral Escort, 800 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane/Chief

Leslie/ACO Smith• Public Service, 500 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Crane• Dog at Large/Vicious, 500 Block of Copperstone, Dog Impounded/ Ticket Is-

sued, ACO Smith• Adopted Dog, 1600 Block of Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith• Dog at Large, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Sergeant John-

son• Lost/Stolen Tag, 500 Block of West Tenth, Took Report, Sergeant JohnsonTuesday, April 16, 2013• Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane• Medical Assist, Alley of 800 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Officer

Crane/Chief Leslie• Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane• Dog at Large, 1200 Block of South Adams, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith• Non Injury Accident, 100 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Sergeant

JohnsonWednesday, April 17, 2013• Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of Ninth, Citizen Assist, Officer LamatschThursday, April 18, 2013• Injury Accident, Eighth and Van Buren, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch• Citizen Assist, 1000 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer

Lamatsch• Criminal Damage to Property, 700 Block of South Adams, Investigated, Offi-

cer Lamatsch• Unwanted Subject, 100 Block of South Wilson, Subject Removed, Officer

LamastchFriday, April 19, 2013• Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer

Crane• Barking Dog, 600 Block of South Madison, Unable to Make Contact with

Owner, Officer Crane• Loud Music, 500 Block of French, Advised Them to Turn It Down, Officer

Crane• Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant John-

son• Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant John-

son

Saturday, April 20, 2013• Dog Attack, 700 Block of East Sixth, Took Report, Officer Crane• Dog at Large, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane• Kids on ATV, Alley of 100 Block of North Main, Spoke with Grandparents, Of-

ficer Crane• Want Subject Removed, 100 Block of East Sixth, Subject Gone on Arrival,

Sergeant JohnsonSunday, April 21, 2013• Non Injury Accident, 100 Block of West Seventh, Took Report, Officer Crane• Dog at Large, 1200 Block of Monroe, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane• Escort, Public Service, Officer Crane/Sergeant Johnson• Non Injury Accident, 1100 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer

Crane• Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Adams, Dog Impounded, Sergeant John-

son

Alfred “Eric” GustafsonLongtime Hugoton resi-

dent Alfred E. “Eric”Gustafson passed from thislife Saturday, April 20, 2013at his home in Hugoton sur-rounded by family. He was76.

Born September 6, 1936on his family farm on theRedline near Palco, he wasthe son of John and EthelGustafson.

Eric was welcomed to hisheavenly home by his par-ents; brother Robert; andgrandson Jacob Valek, aswell as a host of other familyand friends.

April 22, 1957, Eric andFreda Ann Ausbun wereunited in marriage and to-gether they were blessed withand raised five children.

Eric earned his bachelor’sof science degree from FortHays State University in1964. He taught junior highin Bogue for several years be-fore earning his master’sfrom Fort Hays then becom-ing principal at Bogue HighSchool. He spoke often andwith great pride and fondnessof his students and his timein education.

In 1976, Eric and Fredareturned to the Moscow -Hugoton area where Eric em-barked on a series of various

jobs including farming, truckdriving and many years as aservice manager at TrenthamFord. Eric also served on theschool board for Moscowschool district. Following hisretirement, Eric continued tostay busy and most recentlyenjoyed working as a truckdriver for Kramer Farms.

A man of tremendousfaith, Eric enjoyed a lifelongcommitment to the Lord andhis church. He was very ac-tive in his church and held amultitude of leadership posi-tions and filled a number ofdiverse roles including suc-ceeding his father as treas-urer at the Redline Church ofGod. After returning tosouthwest Kansas, he contin-ued to be an active memberand leader of the HugotonFirst Church of God.

In 2008, Mr. Gustafsonwas diagnosed with coloncancer and began his battlewith the disease. Sustainedby his faith, his fight was aninspiration to family, friendsand any who met him. Ericcontinued his struggle withstrength, courage, determina-tion and unwavering faith. Hepassed away surrounded bythe family he was so proud ofand cherished so much.

Survivors include his wifeFreda of the home; five chil-dren, Debra and husbandPhil Wilson, David and wifeToya Gustafson, Resi andhusband Bill Valek, Stevenand wife Brandy Gustafsonand Lisa and husband MattWhitham; his 16 grandchil-dren; three great grandchil-dren; and sister MargaretNinemire of La Junta, Co.

Funeral services areplanned for 2:00 p.m. Thurs-day, April 25, 2013 at theFirst Church of God in Hugo-ton. The family hosted visita-tion Wednesday evening atthe church. Interment willfollow the funeral service andwill be in the Hugoton Ceme-tery under the direction ofPaul’s Funeral Home ofHugoton.

Memorial contributionsmay be made to the FirstChurch of God’s Mission’sBoard and mailed in care ofPaul’s Funeral Home, PO Box236, Hugoton, Ks 67951. Stevens County Emergency

Services run activity April 15through April 21.Fire Department

Hugoton Station Thursday, April 18 - 7:58a.m. called to Eighth and VanBuren for a motor vehicle ac-cident. Fire Department

Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity One medical run, one LifeFlight and one motor vehicleaccident. Two patients weretransported to StevensCounty Hospital.

Stevens County Fire Department

andAmbulance Report

Therefore, my belovedbrethren, be ye steadfast,unmoveab l e , a lwaysabounding in the work ofthe Lord, forasmuch as yeknow that your labour isnot in vain in the Lord.

I Corinthians 15:58

If you can start the daywithout caffeine,

If you can always becheerful, ignoring achesand pains,

If you can resist com-plaining and boring peoplewith your troubles,

If you can eat the samefood every day and begrateful for it,

If you can understandwhen your loved ones are

too busy to give you anytime,

If you can take criticismand blame without resent-ment,

If you can conquer ten-sion without medical help,

If you can relax withoutalcohol,

If you can sleep withoutthe aid of drugs,

Then You Are Probablythe Family Dog!

What’s In The Hermes In-box?

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

Pioneer Manor residents playBingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays,Thursdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays. Community membersare invited to volunteer or playa game with the residents!AL-ANON Family Groupmeets at 1405 CemeteryRoad Mondays and Thurs-days at 8:00 p.m. Call 620-544-2610 or 620-544-2854 formore information.CELEBRATE LIFE everyMonday night 6:30-8:00 p.m.at Assembly of God, 138 S.Main in Hugoton. Park in theback lot.HUGOTON LIONS CLUBmeets every Second and FourthThursday of the month at Me-morial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE#406 AF&AM meets every sec-ond and fourth Tuesday of themonth at 7:30 p.m. Friday afternoons- Stevens County Library will

show a movie for communitychildren from 3:35 to 5:00 p.m.Contact Stacey at the SCL formore information 620-544-2301.Wednesday nights- Inside Out Kids at the Hugo-ton Assembly of God, 138 S.Main, beginning with dinner at6:45 p.m. Program will be from7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides areavailable by calling Pastor BenCoats at 620-428-1487 before5:30 p.m. Wednesdayevenings.April 1-30- Stevens County Library will

host a photography exhibit.Call 620-544-2301 or visitstevenscountylibrary.com formore information.April 6-May 18- Baker Arts Center will pres-

ent “Be the Dinosaur” at 624 S.Pershing in Liberal. The Centeris open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.Monday through Friday andSaturday and Sunday from1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visitwww.bakerartscenter.com tofind out more.April 25- Stevens County Library will

host “EverNote,” an interactiveclass detailing free software toremember your “to-do” list.Contact SCL at 544-2301 ifyou plan to attend.April 25-29- Garden City Community Col-lege will present “Twelfth Night”at 7:30 p.m. April 25-27 and at2:30 p.m. April 29 in the audi-torium of the Pauline JoyceFine Arts Building. For infor-mation, call 620-276-9540. April 26-28- Hugoton High School’s Classof 1963 will host their fiftiethreunion at the Forewinds GolfCourse in Hugoton. Otheralumni are invited to attend asocial gathering Saturday,April 27 after 7:00 p.m. for vis-iting, music and dancing.April 27

- Sheriff Ted Heaton and theStevens County Sheriff’s De-partment will host NationalTake Back Initiative at theStevens County Law Enforce-ment Center from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. This is a conven-ient opportunity to dispose ofunwanted, expired or unuseddrugs in a safe manner. Call620-544-4386 with any ques-tions.- Annual Southwest Kansas

Royalty Owners Meeting- Beta Sigma Phi nineth an-

nual Scholarship Golf Tourna-ment at Willow Tree GolfCourse in Liberal. It will be afour-person scramble with a9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Thefield will be limited to the first30 teams, so call Willow Treesoon at 626-0175.- Ride For the Future, spon-

sored by the Department ofPublic Safety at Garden CityCommunity College. Stops willinclude Dodge City, Meade andSublette. Registration begins at9:00 a.m. at the Bible Chris-tian Church, 1501 Mary St. inGarden. Registration and in-formational packets are avail-able by visiting www.team-t.orgor calling 620-276-9629.April 28- First Church of God will hostrevival services with evangelistPaul Conger at 10:30 a.m. and6:30 p.m.- Bikers’ Sunday at Assembly

of God, 138 S. Main in Hugo-ton. Church starts at 11:00a.m. Potato bar and pie auctionwill follow. All proceeds will goto “Run for the Son.” ContactPastor Ben Coats with ques-tions at 620-544-2773.- Church of Christ will host

services at Pioneer Manor at3:00 p.m.April 29-May 1- Hugoton’s First Church of

God will host revival serviceswith evangelist Paul Conger at7:00 p.m.April 29-May 3- Hugoton Learning Academy

will host early enrollment at itslocation, 529 S. Main. Classesto earn a high school diploma,as well as an ESL adult pro-gram, are available. A reduc-tion in fees is available for earlyenrollees.April 30- Lesser Prairie Chicken Dis-

cussion Webinar at MemorialHall, hosted by Joshua Morris,Stevens County ExtensionAgent, beginning at 7:00 p.m.If you are an owner or tenant ofland in Stevens County orsouthwest Kansas, you are en-couraged to attend.May 1- No school for USD 210 stu-

dents due to Teachers’ Profes-sional Development Day.- Sign up for Stevens County

Library’s Summer ReadingProgram at their location, 500Monroe in Hugoton.May 2

- Garden City Community Col-lege fall enrollment day withadvance registration, place-ment testing and orientation.Activities begin at 8:00 a.m.and conclude around 2:30 to3:00 p.m. Parents welcome.Reservations necessary at 620-276-9608 or email [email protected] Stevens County GenealogicalSociety will meet at 1:00 p.m.at the Stevens County LibraryComputer Lab.- Sons of Thunder Southwest

Kansas chapter will meet at theGrant County Civic Center,1000 W. Patterson Avenue inUlysses at 7:00 p.m. Freeman’s meal will be offeredalong with fellowship, worshipand guest speaker John Green.Men ages 12 and up are in-vited. Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620-353-9601for more information or visitwww.sonsofthunder.com.May 4- Kansas Sampler Festival at

Liberal’s Light Park from 10:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is asmall admission fee. The eventwill feature booths of Kansasbusinesses showcasing whatto see and do in the state aswell as several Kansan enter-tainers.May 5- Kansas Sampler Festival at

Liberal’s Light Park from 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is asmall admission fee. The eventwill feature booths of Kansasbusinesses showcasing whatto see and do in the state aswell as Kansan entertainers.- Get out your classic car andcruise with the Gas Capital CarClub beginning at 2:00 p.m.Participating cars, trucks andbikes will gather at the Hugo-ton Middle School. For moreinformation, contact LeeReynolds at 620-453-0536 orRon Martin at 620-544-9355.If you are interested in becom-ing a member of the Gas Ccap-ital Car Club, their nextmeeting is May 7 at 7:00 p.m.at 1400 Commercial - ClaytonGerrond’s shed - south of Bult-man Tire Shop.

- Rolla’s United MethodistChurch will host services at Pi-oneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.May 6- Stevens County Commis-

sioners will meet in the Com-missioners’ Room at theStevens County Courthouse at8:30 a.m.- Garden City Community Col-lege fall enrollment day withadvance registration, place-ment testing and orientation.Activities begin at 8:00 a.m.and conclude around 2:30 to3:00 p.m. Parents welcome.Reservations necessary at 620-276-9608 or email [email protected] Hugoton City Council will

meet at 5:15 p.m. at the CityOffice.

May 11- Garden City Community Col-lege will offer a one-day KansasConcealed Carry course from7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at theJohn Collins Vocational Build-ing. Completion of the coursemeets training requirements toqualify for a Kansas ConcealedCarry permit. Pre-registrationis available by [email protected] or 620-276-9629 or visiting www.team-t.org.- Western Kansas Chapter of

the American Red Cross SixthAnnual Golf TournamentFundraiser at Willow Tree GolfCourse at Liberal. Sign up yourteam by call 620-626-0175.Four persons scramble - 18holes. Tee Time 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. For informationcontact Sherry Helmke at 624-8411 or 655-2251.May 12- Happy Mother’s Day!- Moscow Baptist will host

services at Pioneer Manor at3:00 p.m.May 13

- Stevens County LibraryBoard will meet at 5:30 p.m.May 14- Stevens County Economic

Development Board will meetat 12:00 noon in the ActivityRoom at the Senior Center.May 15- Hugoton Elementary/ MiddleSchools will have Early Releaseat 1:35 p.m.- Hugoton Airport Board will

meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Air-port Lounge.May 16- Hugoton Intermediate Schoolwill host their annual talentshow at 7:00 p.m. in the Hugo-ton Elementary School Gym-nasium.May 18- Hugoton High School Grad-

uation at 10:00 a.m.- Students of Hugoton High

and Middle Schools: a HunterEducation class will be offeredat Rolla High School. Studentscan register at www.safehunters. com, “Morton County,Rolla HIgh School” class. All 13tests online must be completedbefore the class. Registrationand test scores have to beprinted off and presented atthe class. Registration starts at7:30 a.m. and class begins at8:00 a.m. Call 620-360-0289with questions.May 19- Rusty Callahan will host

services at Pioneer Manor at3:00 p.m.- Hugoton Learning Academy

Graduation in the oldHHS/HMS cafeteria.May 20- Stevens County Commis-

sioners will meet in the Com-missioners’ Room at theStevens County Courthouse at8:30 a.m. - USD 210 Board of Educationwill meet at 6:30 p.m.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Iowa Congressman SteveKing and Kansas Congress-man Tim Huelskamp re-intro-duced the "No Hungry KidsAct," H.R. 1503. The UnitedStates Department of Agricul-ture (USDA) has released newmandates leaving childrenacross the nation hungry dur-ing the school day because ofcalorie rationing. The "NoHungry Kids Act" repeals thisUSDA regulation that createdthe new mandates, prohibitsthe USDA's upper caloric lim-its, and protects the rights ofparents to send their childrento school with the foods oftheir choice.

Congressman Tim Huel-skamp said: "The voluminousmenu that's good enough forthe federal bureaucrats' cafe-teria should be good enoughfor our children's schoollunchroom. If USDA Secre-tary Tom Vilsack thinks thefederal government shoulddictate what local govern-ments put on their schoollunchroom menus, why isn'the leading by example? Sec-retary Vilsack should imposehis 'Nutrition Nanny' stan-dards on the USDA buildings'cafeteria menus before theUSDA seizes control of lunch-room menus in 100,000school districts. The outcry of

hungry schoolchildren hasspread across the countryever since the high school stu-dents in Sharon Springs pub-licized their protest viaYouTube (visit youtube.comand search ‘We Are Hungry’)."

Congressman Steve Kingsaid: "Today I introduced the'No Hungry Kids Act' becausespring is here," said King."It'sbaseball season, and it's timeto be outside exercising andplaying, but also studying andlearning. We passed the[Healthy, Hunger-Free KidsAct] here in Congress in orderto make sure that the kidsgoing to school get enough toeat. And now we have theUSDA capping the calories,putting every American stu-dent on a diet. They've limitedthe amount of calories thatyou can have and describedthe kind of nutrition that youmust have, and it's everyoneon a diet. My 'No Hungry KidsAct' eliminates the calorie capand puts them back to rewrit-ing the rule again, so thatthese schools can serve ourstudents as much nutritiousfood as they want, so that ourstudents can grow and learnand excel, in school and out ofschool- in the classroom andon the baseball field."

Broadway Academy of Per-forming, a musical theatrecamp for students, is now en-rolling. The camp is celebrat-ing 16 years, and its fifth atSeward County CommunityCollege / Area TechnicalSchool. Campers audition,rehearse and perform a full-scale Broadway musical inone week’s time. Camperscan attend one or bothcamps: Annie, the celebratedmusical about everyone’s fa-vorite spunky little red hairedorphan, and Cinderella, theRogers and Hammersteinretelling of the classic fairy-tale. Annie is set for June 1-8 and Cinderella will be July20-27. Campers can attendone or both camps.

Seward County Commu-nity College / Area TechnicalSchool is the host of the

camp activities: campers, re-hearse and perform in theShowcase Theatre, as well asstay on campus for room andboard. Camp faculty andstaff will be led by AlisonBridget Chambers, BFA inMusical Theater and MFA inActing from The New SchoolUniversity, the Drama Direc-tor at SCCC/ATS. Othercamp faculty and staff bringprofessional performance andteaching experience to thecamp.

Broadway Academy of Per-forming seeks to create aplace where campers cangrow and learn about theprocess of mounting a full-scale production in a limitedamount of time. Even moreimportantly, the camp allowsstudents to establish a goaland put all of their energy

into reaching that goal.Broadway Academy of Per-forming is for anyone whohas an interest in knowingmore about music theatreproduction and performance.

In addition to exploringtheatre, music, and dance,you will meet other peopleyour age with the same inter-ests. The schedule at Broad-way Academy of Performingcontributes to creative growthand the development of closefriendships. Campers spendthe day in vocal, dance, act-

ing, or backstage rehearsalsin order to learn and performtheir roles confidently in aweek’s time.

For more information, orto enroll your child, contactAlison Bridget Chambers at620.417.1460 or visitwww.broadwayacademyof-performing.com.

Cinderella is producedthrough special arrangementwith RNH Theatrical. Annieis though special arrange-ment with MTI.


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Hugoton, KS 67951

620-544-8818

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Citizens State Bank customers enjoy the delicious barbeque of-fered Thursday during their two day celebration.

May 1 brings celebrations of May Day

Customers were looking for a place to sit to enjoy the food of-fered by CSB during their birthday celebration. The meal wascatered by Hunny’s of Guymon, Ok.

The tulips in front of Citizens State Bank are a beautiful sight.Robin Sullivan and Dan Corpening planted the gorgeousblooms last fall.

Main Street is beautiful with all the tulips blooming in theStreetscape planters. Dan Corpening and Robin Sullivanplanted these tulips also. Thanks, Robin and Dan, for your hardwork. Hugoton appreciates it!

Vocal music by the Hugoton ElementarySchool Eagle Choir is enjoyed by CSB cus-

tomers at the celebration of the one hundredthbirthday of Citizens State Bank.

All of the Hugoton Elementary School EagleChoir members pose for a picture after per-

forming for Hugoton citizens in celebration ofCitizens State Bank’s one hundredeth birthday.

May Day is an ancient fes-tival that welcomes springand was once celebratedwidely on May 1 every year.May Day falls approximatelyhalfway between the springequinox and the summer sol-stice and has its origins inpre-Christian times. May Daycommemorates festivals offertility and agriculture. An-cient Romans celebrated thefestival of Flora, the Romangoddess of flowers. But MayDay is also related to theCeltic festival of Beltane, aspringtime festival of opti-mism, and the Germanic fes-tival of Walpurgis Night,which also celebrates the ar-rival of spring. Many pastMay Day celebrations in-

cluded spending time out-doors standing around bon-fires and dancing. Atraditional British May Daycelebration included crown-ing a May Queen and dancingaround a Maypole, which wascovered in ribbons. WhileMay Day has lost many of itspagan origins since the wide-spread conversion to Christi-anity, there are some who seeMay Day as a special timeand a harbinger of spring. Inthe United States, May 1 isalso recognized as Law Dayand is meant to highlight theimportance of law in thefoundation of the countryand how law benefits society.

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The Hermes has lotsand lots of old papersfor packing, painting,

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Citizens State Bank601 S. Main - Hugoton

Pyramid Agency, Inc.521 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOMEDavid & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Faith Publishing LLC522 S. Main 620-544-4321

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551

Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass- 1:00 p.m. - Spanish 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.

HugotonUMC.com

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 COMMUNITY CHURCH531 S. Main 544-7077Michael Taylor, Pastor

Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m.

Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m.Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.Sunday Services - 10:30 a.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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m.

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

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCHEighth and Main 544-2210506 East Eighth - 544-2295Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP

424 S. Jackson 544-4828Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before serviceLONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH

14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51Church 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

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON

409 East Ninth, Hugoton453-2711

Pastor Bob RichSunday – 10:30 a.m.

ASAMBLEA DE DIOSLOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY

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.Celebrate Recovery -

Every Monday at 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.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

You are invited to come worshipwith family and friends

at Pioneer Manor

April 28Church of Christ

May 5Rolla UMC

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Reece McDaniels, Sports EditorWilma Bartel, Asst. CompositionMarie Austin, Asst. CompositionToni Hamlin, Asst. MailingJean Coulter, Asst. Mailing

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Subscriptions $30.00 (including KansasState Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoin-ing Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewherein state (including Kansas State SalesTax), and for all out of state subscrip-tions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 ayear. Online and printed subscriptionscombined are $10.00 plus the cost of thesubscription. Foreign Subscription Rate$40.00. School Subscriptions and Mili-tary Personnel $25.00 (including KansasState Sales Tax) payable in advance. Ad-vertising Rates Noncommissionable$5.00 per column inch, Commission-able Rates $6.25 per column inch, Clas-sified $5.00 per column inch. Frequencyis weekly every Thursday. PeriodicalsPostage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951.POSTMASTER: Send address changesto The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main,Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion PageOur opinion page is open to the public.We encourage comments from readersin the form of letters to the editor or guestcolumns. All letters must be signed andmust include the address and telephonenumber of the sender. (names will be pub-lished but not address & phone#) Lettersshould be no more than 300 words. Nolibelous or offensive letter will be pub-lished. The guest column or letter to theeditor does not reflect the opinion of thisnewspaper or its representatives.

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Tony and Marilyn Martin of Hugoton and Evan andNancy Winchester of Liberal are pleased to announcethe engagement of their children, Jeana Ann Martinand Trevor Ray Winchester. The bride graduated with the class of 2005 fromHugoton High School and graduated from Fort HaysState University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science inElementary Education. She is currently teaching fifthgrade at Cottonwood Intermediate School in Liberal. Trevor graduated from Hugoton High School in2005 and received a Bachelor of Science in Ag Busi-ness from Kansas State University in 2009. He is cur-rently a loan officer for First National Bank of Liberal. Grandparents of the bride are the late Jack andWilda Martin and the late Quintin and Genevieve Mar-tin, all of Hugoton. The groom’s grandparents areCalvin and Beulah Winchester of Beaver, Ok., and thelate Jake and Cora Hawkins of Chickasha, Ok. The wedding is set to take place Saturday, June 1,2013 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal at2:00 p.m.

Martin - Winchester

Mia Albin is very excited toannounce the arrival of hernew little brother. LaneRonald Michael Albin wasborn Thursday, December27, 2012. He weighed ninepounds four ounces and was19 and a quarter inches long.Proud parents are Jeramieand DeDra Albin of Olathe.

Grandparents include Mil-lie Heger and the late RonaldHeger of Hugoton, Mike andSusan Fulton of Carbondale,and Kevin and Susan Beck ofOttawa.

Great-grandparents areMarvin and Mary Slovacek ofBooker, Tx., and the lateJack and Teresa Heger ofHugoton.

Look who’s newMia Albin announces the birth of her brother

Lane Ronald Michael Albin

visit with and meet the perform-ers.

Foundation director MarciPenner said, "We hope to helppeople know how much theseperformers add to the quality oflife in the state and to keep thiskind of talent in Kansas weneed to support them."

This year there will be threestages featuring adult and chil-dren's music and a historic per-formers area. A new addition tothe festival is a jam session lo-cation for the entertainers. Youcan enjoy their musical talentsin a more informal environ-ment, find out more about theirinstruments or what it takes tobecome a performer, book themfor an event and buy their CDs.

A wide variety of entertainersare performing at the festival.Some of the musical genres in-clude folk, bluegrass, gospel,western, country and Ameri-cana. In addition to vocal per-formances, the popular NativeAmerican dancer, DennisRogers from Topeka, will per-form both days.

You can also go back in timeand be thrilled by the talentedperformers giving first personinterpretations featuring AmeliaEarhart, Billy Dixon, Doc Holi-day, a Revolutionary soldier, arenowned quilter, accountsfrom a Civil War photographerand many more.

To see a complete list of ex-hibitors, entertainers, historicperformers and schedules go towww.kansassamplerfestival.com.

Submitted by the KansasSampler Foundation.

Kenny and Melissa Sulli-van would like to announcethe birth of their daughter,Elodie Genevieve, born April4, 2013, at 9:24 a.m. at West-ern Plains Medical Complexin Dodge City. She weighedfour pounds, three ouncesand was 17 inches long.

Her grandparents are Tonyand Marilyn Martin, Jan andKathy Keith, and Kenny Sul-livan, all of Hugoton.

Her great grandparentsare Loren and Marie Sullivanof Hugoton, the late Pat

Ryman of Garden City, thelate Quintin and GenevieveMartin and the late Jack andWilda Martin of Hugoton.

Look who’s newElodie arrives to bless the Sullivan family

Elodie Genevieve Sullivan

KansasSamplerContinued from page 1

BurrowsContinued from page 1

ily’s western store in Guy-mon, Ok., got a little helpfrom his friends to win inJackson.

“I’m traveling with mybuddy Jule Hazen, who hasbeen to the NFR a few times,and he let me ride his horseBam Bam,” Burrows said.“My other buddy Chad VanCampen was hazing for meand I can’t say how muchthose two guys helped me. Igot two good steers and it allworked out.”

Burrows beat two-timeWorld Champion Lee Graves

by just .3 seconds to win theaverage. However, thingswere dicey for a few momentsas nerves crept in and hebarely avoided disaster in thesecond round. “I was prettynervous and I almost missedmy second steer, but it allcame together. At first I feltdisappointed because I didn’tthink I had been fastenough,” said Burrows, whotied for eighth in the secondround after splitting the firstround win. “But I thinkeverything happens for a rea-son and it was just meant to

be.”The $3,825 he earned in

Jackson was more than dou-ble the amount he maderodeoing all of 2012. Bur-rows’ best season came in2011 when he made $7,845,but he hopes to break thatmark and some in 2013. “I’dlike to keep traveling withJule and keep riding hishorse as long as he’ll let me;it definitely makes it easier todo well when you have thehorse of a guy who’s been tothe NFR a few times and ahazer as good as Chad,” he

said.When he isn’t rodeoing,

Burrows helps out with thefamily business and spendstime on the ranch. He jokes“there isn’t much water ski-ing or anything like thatgoing on in southwestKansas,” and says he likes todraw and dance in his sparetime.

Although he doesn’t rodeofull time and get as manychances to collect big winslike the one in Jackson, Bur-rows says his fire for rodeostill burns hot. “I like to com-

pete, and I take rodeoingpretty seriously,” he said “It isa nice getaway to go out to arodeo, but you have to be se-rious about trying to win tohave any shot against theguys you’re going against.

“I can’t put into words howgood of a feeling it was to beable to call home and tell myparents how well I had done.The money is always nice,but the feeling you get fromcompeting and winning atthat level is special.”

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David Kurt and Erin Perry Kathryn Weaver, Jacob Martin, Ana Penz, Kolten Decker, Tessa Rindels, Emmanuel Valles,Lauren Fox, Logan Brecheisen, out of town visitor and Daniel Cruz.

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Sports ScheduleThursday, April 25

JV Boys Golf at StantonCounty; TBA

V/JV Baseball vs. Guy-mon at Home; 4:00 p.m.Friday, April 26

V Boys Golf at Home;3:00 p.m.

High School Track atHome; 3:00 p.m.Saturday, April 27

Middle School Track atUlysses; 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 29JV Boys Golf at Ulysses;

9:00 a.m.V/JV Baseball at Lakin;

4:00 p.m.V/JV Softball at Lakin;

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SPRINGSPORTS

Nicole Kinser gives it her best jump at a recent track meet.Photo courtesy of Christine O’Loughlin.

Jeison Rodriguez gets ready for the pitch during a recent base-ball game.

Josie Mueller throws the softball for a strike during a homegame recently.

Michael Baeza hustles up to the ball for the out at a recent homebaseball game. Baeza plays third base.

Jacob Martin leads the way for other runners at a recenttrack meet.

April 19 was not a goodnight for Elkhart when theymet the Eagles on the Wild-cats home field. Taking onlyfive innings in the first gameand four innings in the sec-ond game to run ruleElkhart. Continuing theirwinning streak, the Eaglesare now 12 and 0.

Ross Davis went to themound in the first gamepitching 62 pitches with 43 ofthem strikes. His pitching,along with a good defenseand great batting, ended in awin for the Hugoton team, 14to 1 after four innings.

Hugoton had 33 batters goto the plate with 16 hits and

eleven RBI's. Slade Shuckrounded the bases threetimes for the Eagles leadingthem in runs while Yates Sut-ton had two runs and alsohad two RBI’s.

Game two against Elkhartresulted in a 16 - 0 win afterfour innings. Nic Frederickwent to the plate throwing 48pitches with 39 strikes.

Hugoton scored one run inthe first inning coming from ahome run steal by Shuck.The Eagles went on to scoresix runs in the second andnine in the fourth. Elkhartonly had 14 batters go to theplate with three hits.

The Eagles played HolcombApril 16 resulting in two winsfor the Hugoton boys. JeisonRodriguez took his place at themound in game one where hekept Holcomb to only threehits.

Both teams played evenlyin the first three innings withboth teams not being able toscore. Hugoton broke the icein the fourth inning with aneight run streak. Holding thevisiting team in the fourth andfifth inning Hugoton addedtwo more runs to run rule Hol-comb and win the game. Eightof the nine Eagles scored withAlfredo Licon and Slade Shuckscoring two runs apiece.Hugoton went to bat 22 timesand had seven hits and eightRBI’s.

Game two was a blowoutfor the Eagles as they easilydefeated Holcomb in four in-nings, 15-0. Hugoton startedout strong with five runs inthe first inning. Michael Baezascored the first run after Mav-erick Mills doubled to left field.Mills, Davis and Licon eachscored in the inning.

By the time the third inninghad ended Hugoton was in thelead 13 to 0. In the fourth in-ning Davis and Licon scoredagain to end the game with theEagles taking a big win.

Hugoton had 21 batters goto the plate with ten hits, 15runs and 11 RBI’s. Yates Sut-ton pitched this game throw-ing 58 pitches with 38 of thosebeing strikes.

The Lady Eagles playedHolcomb April 16 on the LadyLonghorns home field. Thedouble header resulted in twolosses for the Hugoton girls.

Game one began with Hol-comb taking the lead in thefirst inning 4-0. In the top ofthe second, Hugoton scoredtheir one and only run whenAbbi Lopez stole home late inthe inning. The game endedwith Holcomb winning thegame 17 -1. The Lady Eaglesended with one run, four hitsand no errors. Holcomb had17 runs, 13 hits and no er-rors after four innings.

Game two went better forthe Hugoton girls despite aone run loss. In the first in-ning Hugoton scored their

first run when Taryn Garzascored after Lopez doubled ona hit to right field. By the endof the seventh inning Hol-comb caught up with theLady Eagle after adding fourruns to tie the score 10 - 10.Going the full nine innings,the Holcomb team pulledahead in the bottom of theninth with a run to take thewin, 10 - 11.

Chastity Parsons andTessa Rindels each scoredtwo runs followed by tworuns by Garza and LaurenFox with one run. Garza hadfour hits and three RBI’salong with two RBI’s byRindles and Lopez. Fox hadone RBI. Garza pitched thisgame.

As Kansans take advan-tage of the warming weatherto get out to their favoritelake or river, the Kansas De-partment of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism (KDWPT) re-minds outdoor enthusiaststhat they play a critical rolein helping stop aquatic in-vaders that threaten Kansaswaters. An informed, watch-ful public can help protectKansas waters, so KDWPThas a place on its websitewhere people can learn aboutthe threat and what they cando to help – Stop AquaticHitchhikers at ProtectKSWa-ters.org.

Zebra mussels, Asian carpand other aquatic nuisancespecies (ANS) pose seriousenvironmental and economicthreats to the state’s aquaticresources. Aquatic nuisancespecies are animals andplants not native to Kansasthat can threaten lake andriver ecology, harm native ordesirable species, and inter-fere with our economy. Theyoften hitchhike with unsus-pecting people who may un-knowingly transport an ANSto a previously uninfestedbody of water.

“Some people may not re-alize that these non-nativespecies may affect them evenif they don’t fish or boat,”said Jessica Howell, KansasAquatic Nuisance SpeciesProgram Coordinator. “Zebramussels will attach them-

selves to anything below thewater line. In addition todamaging boating and fishingequipment, they’ll foul rockyshorelines with their sharp,dime-sized shells, making ithard to walk or wade alongthe shore. Also, they can clogwater intakes and damagepower-generating facilities. Inearly 2012, the city of Coun-cil Grove experienced a tem-porary water shortage due toa thick layer of zebra musselscoating the inside of the in-take tank at Council GroveCity Lake.”

Asian carp are anotheraquatic nuisance species –actually three species of carp– that threaten waterways

and fish populations. Theycan eat up to 40 percent oftheir body weight each day,competing with native fish forfood and threatening the di-versity and quality of otheraquatic life. When young,Asian carp resemble nativeminnows and shad, which isone reason the KansasWildlife, Parks and TourismCommission adjusted thebait fish regulations to limitthe use of wild-caught baitfish. When grown, Asiancarp can weigh up to 100pounds, and they are proneto leaping out of the waterwhen disturbed, posing a realphysical threat to boaters.There are three primary ways

the public can help stop ANSfrom spreading:

CLEAN - DRAIN – DRY –boats and equipment afterevery visit to any lake or river

DON'T MOVE LIVE FISH –between bodies of water or upstreams

DON'T DUMP BAIT IN THEWATER OR DRAINAGEDITCHES – Instead, discardit on dry land or in an ap-proved receptacle

For more details aboutthese precautions andaquatic nuisance species,visit ProtectKSWaters.org.

Submitted by the KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism.

Warriors fourth and fifth grade traveling teamfinished their season with a record of 16-2. Pic-tured are from the left Coaches Stacy Burrowsand Caleb Williams, players Cade Mecklen-

burg, Elias Carson, Gavin Williams, QuintonGillen, Haden Daharsh, Sawyer Harper, WyattAngell and Ashton Burrows. Coaches on theright end are Barry Angell and Andy Gillen.

Varsity boasts 12-0 record for the season

Eagles defeat Horns in doubleheader

Ladies battle Holcomb at home

Stop aquatic invaders threatening Kansas waters


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April 15 the varsity golfteam participated in Sub-lette’s tournament hosted byBuffalo Dunes Golf Course inGarden City. The weatheronce again was a huge factor,and scores once againshowed that.

Kolton Decker was lowscorer for Hugoton with a 93.“I feel that the weather is theonly thing keeping Koltonfrom taking at least 10strokes off his game” saidCoach Rex Evans.

Next for Hugoton’s golf

team was Lawson Fiss. Fissshot a respectable 94. Law-son had a good game, butplaying in cold windy condi-tions can add strikes to anygolfer’s score.

Matt Nash was next with a95. “I have enjoyed watchingMatt play this year, his ag-gressiveness to hit the ball asfar as possible every shot issomething I enjoy watching

and his scores are beginningto show that” said coachEvans.

Rance Ralstin shot a 105.“I didn't think it was too badfor a difficult course andbeing his first time playing it”said coach Evans.

Matt LeNeve made his firstappearance for the team,shooting a 122 and AaronSeaman also played.

April 16 the JV golf teamparticipated in Syracuse, andto nobody’s surprise the windand cold were determined todeter the boys. ChristianHeger came out swinging andplayed a hard course ex-tremely well considering thebad weather. Christian shota 47, which was good enoughto bring home a fourth placemedal. He is a returninggolfer who takes pride in hardpractice and long hours, andit shows. “I can't wait to seewhat the next two years havein store for him” said CoachRex Evans.

Zack Pearson was nextwith a 68. This is one of thehardest courses in SW

Kansas and Pearson played itgreat for his first tournamentever.

David Kurt scored a 74.Kurt has only been golfing fora few months, but didn't getdiscouraged and played asolid game.

Returning golfer BryceDunn came in with a 75.Dunn is always positive andstrives to be competitive nomatter the situation. BrockCrawford shot a 76.

“These young beginnersare very good learners andhave the dedication to begreat golfers in the next sea-son or two” concluded CoachEvans.

Friday, April 19 the JV golfteam played in Elkhart. Theweather was finally startingto leave the golf team aloneand the scoring proved it.Christian Heger broughthome the second placemedal, shooting a 45. “Thisyoung man is beginning tochallenge all the courses wego to with his consistentplay” said Coach Rex Evans.

Maverick Nelson grabbedthe fifth place medal afterwinning a chip off againsttwo other players, his scorewas a 53.

Andrew Stevenson alsomedaled, bringing home theninth place medal. A chip offwas also needed for that re-sult, and Stevenson chipped

his ball from approximately30 yards to within eightinches of the hole. Greatshot!!!! Andrew’s final scorewas a 55.

Zack Pearson continuedhis strong play in shooting a60, which was eight strokesbetter than his last tourna-ment.

Baxter Self saw his firstaction, and shot a 64. DavidKurt shot a 69 and again wasbetter than his first tourna-ment by five strokes.

“The team played fantas-tic, we missed winning thetournament by five strokes.As a team we shot 213, andBoise City, Ok., shot a 208,”concluded Coach Evans.

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Matt Nash gets ready for his turn at the golf ball at a recent golftournament. Nash shoots a 95 at the Sublette tournament at Buf-falo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City. Photo courtesy of RexEvans.

Kolten Decker sizes up his next shot at a recent golf tournament.Decker is the low scorer for Hugoton with a 93 at the Sublettetournament. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans.

BARBER STATE FISHINGLAKE - LOWER - Largemouthbass, No report, Try jigs,crankbaits and slow rolledspinnerbaits.

Walleye, No report. Try jigstipped with worms, minnowsor leaches or small minnowtype crank baits as the bottompresentation. You can also tryslab spoons.

Crappie, No report. Fisharound any brush or vegeta-tion you can find as well asdrop-offs. Minnows, or jigs,about 20 inches under asmall bobber are pretty good.

Channel catfish, No report.Try prepared stinkbait, cutbait or liver under a bobber oron the bottom. They tend tofeed on the wind blown side ofthe lake.

Please discard of leftoverbait in a trash can, even bait-fish. Remember it is illegal torelease any fish into publicwater unless it was takenfrom that water!

Release all largemouthbass less than 15 inches andwalleye less than 15 inches.

CLARK STATE FISHINGLAKE - Walleye, No reports.Try crankbaits, drifting a jigand worm or vertically fishingminnows.

Flathead catfish, No re-ports. Try live bait aroundchannel swings and bends.

Crappie, fair, up to teninches. Fish around any sunwashed rock or brush you canfind as well as drop-offs, usingminnows and jigs.

Largemouth bass, No re-ports. Try jigs, crankbaits andslow rolled spinnerbaits.

White bass, Slow, Up toone pound. Small jigs or road-runners along the dam and offthe points or along windsweptshorelines.

Channel catfish, No re-ports. Try liver, shrimp,worms or other live baits oralso any cut baits.

The lake is roughly ninefeet low. There are no usableramps. The only means oflaunching a boat on the lakeis to carry a small boat.

KIOWA STATE FISHINGLAKE - Crappie, No report.Fish around any brush or veg-etation you can find as well asdrop-offs. Minnows, smallslab spoons, or jigs are prettygood.

Flathead catfish, No report.

Fish live bait around thebrush piles.

Wipers, No report. Trydrifting live shad, sunfish,minnows, or vertically fishingslabspoons.

Largemouth bass, No re-port. Try jigs, crankbaits andslow rolled spinnerbaits.

Channel catfish, No re-ports. Try liver, shrimp,worms or cut bait.

MEADE STATE LAKE -Crappie, No reports. Fisharound any brush or vegeta-tion. Minnows, small slabspoons, or jigs should work.

Bluegill, No reports. Trysmall pieces of worm under abobber.

Channel catfish, No re-ports. Try liver, shrimp,worms, or cut bait.

Largemouth bass, No re-ports. Crankbaits jigs or plas-tic baits.

SCOTT STATE LAKE -Channel Catfish, Fair, Up to17 inches. Cut bait fished offthe bottom may be good for afew fish, and the bite will im-prove as the water warms.

Crappie, Good, Most up tonine inches. Fishing jigs orminnows around the fish at-tractors will still produce fish,but look for the fish to moveinto the shallows to spawnonce the weather begins towarm again.

Walleye/Saugeye, Fair. Upto eight pounds. Casting andslow-retrieving jigs tippedwith nightcrawlers or min-nows or fishing various fishimitating jigs and crankbaitsalong drop-offs and pointsshould be best and the bitewill continue to improve as weget later in April.

Largemouth Bass, Fair, Upto five and a half pounds.Slow rolling spinnerbaitsaround the fish attractors andalong rip-rap.

Sunfish, Good, Up to eightinches. Nightcrawlers ormealworms under a bobberfished around the fish attrac-tors or along rip-rap.

Rainbow Trout, Good, ahalf pound/fish average.

The fourth stocking of thetrout season was made onJanuary 28 with the release of1,900 in the State Lake and100 fish in the Park Pond.Most fish ranged in lengthfrom 11 to 13 inches, butthere were a few nice fish in

the three to five pound rangereleased.

Anglers typically catch fishby all sorts of methods butpower bait and salmon eggsfished off the bottom up in thecreek is usually the most pop-ular method and location.

Fishing activity has beenpretty light with the coolerweather so there are no recentreports.

Angling activity over thepast week was minimal due tothe cool weather we experi-enced therefore no recent fish-ing reports were available. Theabove mentioned reports aremeant to be suggestions andprovide a starting point forwhere and how to go after therespective species.

Release all walleye/saug-eye and largemouth bass lessthan 15 inches.

CIMARRON GRASSLANDPITS - Rainbow trout, slow.Try worms, small spinners, orPowerbait.

Largemouth bass, No re-port. Try jigs, spinnerbaitsaround cover

COLDWATER CITY LAKE -Crappie, No reports. Fisharound any brush or vegeta-tion you can find as well asdrop-offs. Using minnows,small slab spoons, or jigswork.

Channel catfish, No re-ports. Try liver, shrimp,worms, or other live baits.Normally they will be feedingon the wind blown side of thelake. You can also try driftingnightcrawlers or using cutbait.

Wiper, No reports. Try jigsand crankbaits on wind blownshores

Largemouth bass, No re-port. Fishing with any shadimitation lures should work,especially around the stumprows and along shoreline veg-etation.

DODGE CITY LAKECHARLES - Rainbow trout, Noreport, Up to two pounds. Trysmall in-lane spinners, corn,nightcrawlers or Power bait.

Channel catfish, No report.Try worms and stink bait

Largemouth bass, No re-port. Try jigs and spinnerbaits

PRATT COUNTY LAKE -Largemouth bass, No report.Up to 20 inches. Largemouthbass population is good. Tryjigs, crankbaits and slowrolled spinnerbaits.

Bluegill, No report, Up toseven inches. Try small jigs &worms under a bobberaround brush piles. Also trycrickets or grasshoppers.

Walleye, No report, Over 20inches. Try jigs tipped withworms, minnows or leaches or

slim minnow type crankbaits.Channel catfish, No report,

Up to four pounds. Try pre-pared stinkbait, cut bait orliver under a bobber on thebottom. Also try drifting night-crawlers.

Crappie, No report, teninches. Fish four-six feet deeparound brush or vegetation.Minnows, or jigs, about 20inches under a small bobberare pretty good.

Wiper, No report. Try jigsand crankbaits on the windybanks. You could also tryusing sunfish, minnows, orvertically fishing slab spoons.

Zebra Mussels - Zebramussel veligers (larval zebramussels) are too small to beseen with the unaided eye andthey can be found in boatlivewells, minnow buckets,boat bilges, water toys andanything else that is capableof holding even a smallamount of water.

Be sure to drain all equip-ment before leaving the laketo avoid moving veligers toother waters. THIS IN-CLUDES MINNOW BUCKETSAND BOAT LIVEWELLS ANDBILGES!!!

LIBERAL ARKALON AREA- Channel catfish, Fair, Up totwo pounds. Try using worms,liver or stink bait.

HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR- Crappie, Fish around anydeeper brush or vegetationyou can find especially in thecreek channel to the west. Useminnows, small slab spoons,or jigs.

Bullhead, Worms and liverChannel catfish, Try fish-

ing on the wind blown side ofthe lake for these fish. Youcould use nightcrawlers or cutbait.

Largemouth bass, Tryusing jigs, crankbaits, andspinnerbaits on sunny shore-lines in the afternoon.

Walleye, Try live minnowsalong the dam and on points.Not alot of fish over the 15inch minimum yet, but thereare a few being caught around17 inches.

Zebra Mussels-Zebra mus-sel veligers (larval zebra mus-sels) are too small to be seenwith the unaided eye and theycan be found in boat livewells,minnow buckets, boat bilges,water toys and anything elsethat is capable of holding evena small amount of water.

Be sure to drain all equip-ment before leaving the laketo avoid moving veligers toother waters. THIS IN-CLUDES MINNOW BUCKETSAND BOAT LIVEWELLS ANDBILGES!!!

Sports byReece McDaniels

Golf team battles winds and weather at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course

Wind and cold try to deter boys in Syracuse golf tournament

Heger brings home second place in Elkhart tournament Friday

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

part of the Hugoton commu-nity. They are open to anyideas or suggestions of whatanyone would like to hearfrom Hugoton’s own radio sta-tion.

Courtney announced May 3

is the Chamber Banquet. It willbe from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m.Steve Morris will be honoredfor his many years of service tothe community and state. Af-terward a family-friendly come-dian will end the evening.

She informed the chambermembers the Kansas SamplerFestival will be May 4–5 at Lib-eral. Tents will be set up atLight Park to display differentitems from Kansas. TheTourism Board will have a

table in which Kraft cheesesamples will be given out.EcoDevo and Hugoton Cham-ber boards have volunteered tohelp man the tables.

The meeting adjourned.

Professional truck driversand their employers were rec-ognized for their exceptionalcommitment to the safety ofthe driving public April 18 inTopeka. Representing over242 years of experience andmore than 23 million miles ofsafe driving during their ca-reers, 12 drivers were chosenas Drivers of the Month.

Fleet safety contest en-trants accumulated 129 mil-lion miles traveled on Kansashighways in 2012 with an ac-cident ratio of .42 per millionmiles. Winners of the fleet

safety contest included Mar-tin Trucking Inc. and South-west Express of Hugoton.

This annual ceremony,hosted by the Safety Manage-ment Council of the KansasMotor Carriers Association,recognizes drivers and theircompanies for their constantcommitment to the safety ofthe roadways. Winners areselected by a panel of judgesfrom the Kansas Highway Pa-trol, Kansas CorporationCommission and the FederalMotor Carrier Safety Admin-istration.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITThis is the final week to

view the photography exhibit.The exhibit will be takendown April 30. Photogra-phers may come in and pickup your photos after thattime.

SAFETY SIGN-INThe Safety Sign-In for chil-

dren has been going verywell. Each unaccompaniedchild has been logging in atthe front desk with theirname and a phone numberwhere a parent or guardianmay be reached. We appreci-ate the parents’ assistance inmaking sure their child has acontact number for emer-gency notification.

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LeAnn Akins captured first place in the Camera Club’s Aprilphoto contest with “Trail Riders.” The Club will meet again May16 at the Hugoton Recreation Commission.

Hugoton’s Camera Club announced the winners of their mostrecent photography contest. “Different Strokes” by Vikram J.Singh tied for second place.

Camera Club member Kelvin Heitmann captured “Grandpa’sBoy” and entered it in the April photo contest. It tied for secondplace.

Gas prices continue to fall

Martin Trucking Inc. and SouthwestExpress win fleet safety contest

N e w K a n s a s m a pshowcases state’s beauty

USDA-NRCS District Conservation Supervisor for Stevens,Morton and Seward Counties Keri Morris is one of the featuredspeakers at the Hugoton Area Chamber luncheon.

Krista Roy, general manager of the eight cluster radio stationsout of Garden City, announced Hugoton is getting its own radiostation.

There’s no place likeKansas as the new 2013-14Official State TransportationMap illustrates by highlight-ing things to see and placesof interest unique to thestate.

From the Kansas Cosmos-phere to the Flint Hills Dis-covery Center, theEisenhower Presidential Li-brary and Museum, and allthe landscapes featuredalong the Kansas Byways, themap showcases many placesof interest the state has for itscitizens and visitors.

In addition to the basicstate map on one side andcity insets on the other arelistings of recreation areas,museums, cities and coun-ties. There is also information

about accessing road condi-tions, visitor resources, a dis-tance map and other helpfulphone numbers and Websites.

The Kansas Department ofTransportation (KDOT) workswith several state agencies tocreate the map. About800,000 copies of the mapswill be distributed in Kansasand across the United Statesin the next two years.

Maps are available free ofcharge at Kansas Travel Cen-ters, at KDOT Headquartersand District offices and atvarious hotels, attractionsand other locations acrossthe state.

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Eating a healthful diethelps the body use nutrientsto perform its various func-tions. Vitamins are a group ofnutrients that provide manybenefits to help keep the bodyoperating at its best. Here area few examples: Vitamin C forms collagento hold cells together. It is im-portant for building healthybones, teeth, gums and bloodvessels. With it, iron and cal-cium are absorbed more eas-ily, wounds heal faster, andbrain function is improved.Good sources include berries,kiwi fruit, bell peppers, toma-toes, broccoli, spinach, andcitrus fruits. Vitamin A keeps eyeshealthy, improves the im-mune system, keeps skinhealthy, and is key in thegrowth and development ofcells. Good sources includemilk, eggs, liver, orange orgreen vegetables, and orange-colored fruits. Vitamin B12 builds DNA,makes red blood cells, and isimportant for nerve cell func-

tion. Good sources includefish, red meat, poultry, dairyproducts and eggs. It is alsoin some breakfast cereals. Vitamin B6 improvesbrain and nerve function,helps break down proteins,and makes red blood cells.Good sources include pota-toes, bananas, beans, seeds,nuts, red meat, poultry, fish,eggs, spinach, and fortifiedcereals. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)helps turn carbohydrates intoenergy. It also helps producered blood cells and is impor-tant for good vision. Goodsources include meat, eggs,legumes, nuts, dairy prod-ucts, leafy green vegetables,broccoli, asparagus, and for-tified cereal.

Parents to Children: Home Again?

With the school year wind-ing down, parents of college-age children may be airingout their child’s room in an-ticipation of the child’s home-coming. Trouble is, a childwho’s been living on his ownat school is not likely to stillview himself as a child, ac-

cording to Charlotte ShoupOlsen, Kansas State Univer-sity Research and Extensionfamily systems specialist. While living away fromhome, a child will have testedhis or her own independence,but may not realize that par-ents have had an opportunityto enjoy an empty nest, withless time spent balancingfamily responsibilities andmore time for each other. Achild’s return can be wel-come, but difficult, Olsensaid. Parents and childrencan both benefit from respect-ing the growth that will haveoccurred during the separa-tion. “Communication - and awillingness to compromise -are key to making a summervacation enjoyable for every-one,” says Olsen, who offersthese tips:* Parents often revert tohouse rules such as a curfewthat was in place before thechild left home. To work out acompromise with respect foreach point of view, talk abouthours. Be willing to relax therules a bit, but still set

boundaries. If, for example, ayoung adult child will be outlater than expected, a quickcall - “We’re going to the latemovie and I should be homearound ...” may be all that´sneeded to put parents at ease,but still respect their concern.* Post schedules on a calen-dar that is accessible to all -the kitchen may a good place.* Who does the cooking andcleanup? Work together toshare responsibilities for foodpreparation and cleanup formeals and snacks. Be specificabout do’s and don’ts, suchas leaving dirty dishes on thecounter or family room floor.* Laundry? Does this job re-vert to Mom or Dad? Is it okayto do laundry at midnight?Set boundaries; abide bythem.* Housework? Sharing theload is key. “Family relationships areprecious. Talk about everydayevents before a situation is al-lowed to become an issue,and be willing to compro-mise,” Olsen says. “In the bigpicture, it’s the relationshipthat matters most.”

ChamberContinued from page 1

The Hugoton LearningAcademy will host early enroll-ment April 29–May 3 at its lo-cation at 529 S. Main. TheAcademy offers students anopportunity to complete thework necessary to earn a highschool diploma through thee2020 program as well as workwith certified math, science,history and language arts in-structors. Classes range fromseventh through twelfth grade.

The Academy offers an indi-vidualized learning atmospherein which students can work attheir own pace. In addition,students can complete all workonsite. If you are interested inenrolling your child or chil-dren, come by during the weekof April 29. A reduction in feeswill be offered to early enrolleesduring this week.

The Academy anticipatescontinued growth for the 2013-

2014 school year and will beable to accomodate up to 25students.

In addition, the ESL adultprogram is also available forthose wanting to improve theirEnglish skills. Students in theESL adult program can alsoearn a high school diploma.Daytime and evening classesare available as well as freebaby sitting.

Come by and check outHugoton Learning AcademyApril 29–May 3!

The First Church of Godin Hugoton will host mis-sionary evangelist Paul Con-ger from Rogers, Ar. forrevival services April 28 –May 1. Reverend Conger hasministered all around theworld. He has establishedhomes for girls who havebeen rescued out of prosti-tution in India, and also hasa Bible institute operating inPeru and the Philippines.His organization, First LoveMinistries, has helped es-tablish many churchesaround the world and helpssupport the pastors of thosenew churches until they canbe self-supporting. Paul isalso an author of several

books.Paul will be joined by Ric

Gorden from Guthrie, Ok.,who will lead worship. Ric isa songwriter, musician andsinger. He has made manyCDs and travels the countryas an evangelist. He was for-merly a member of a gospelquartet.

Services Sunday will beat 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.Monday through Wednesdayservices will begin at 7:00p.m.

For additional informa-tion, you may call thechurch at 620-544-2652.The church is located at 801West City Limits.

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COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES• Including Family and Marriage Counseling •

Southwest Guidance CenterCall 624-8171 for an appointment

Michelle Gooch Dietician Thu. 5/2Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. 5/3Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. 5/7Dr. Brown Podiatry Thu. 5/9Dr. Plomaritis Orthopedics Mon. 5/13Michelle Gooch Dietician Thu. 5/16Dr. Frankum General Surgeon Fri. 5/17Dr. Ansari Orthopedics Mon. 5/20Dr. Farhoud Cardiology Tue. 5/21

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Stevens County Hospital Specialty ClinicsSpecialty Clinics

Scheduled for May 2013

For appointments with:Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339;

Dr. Farhoud 1-316-651-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339

For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

Employees of Citizens State Bank and Hugoton Area Chambermembers celebrate the bank’s one hundredth anniversary witha ribbon cutting. The celebration included a barbeque lunch

Thursday and refreshments served all day Friday. Both daysfeatured drawings and giveaways.

The directors of Citizens State Bank gather atthe bank to celebrate CSB’s one hundredth an-niversary. Standing left to right are directors

Robin Sullivan, Milton Gillespie, Craig Youngand Cass Young. Seated are past directorsClark Young and Floyd Gillespie.

Church of God hosts Paul Conger

American LegionAuxiliary meets atLairmore residence

Early enrollment at HLA will be April 29 thru May 3

The American Legion Auxiliary hosted their Aprilmeeting at the home of HedyLairmore.

Following the opening ses-sion, correspondence wasread. The Eighth DistrictConvention will be April19–21 in Dodge City. At thisconvention, officers will beelected for the new year.There will also be member-ship turn-ins. At present,Hugoton has 34 members.The goal is 42.

There was also a letter ex-plaining the changes in Sun-flower Girls’ State. The cost ofsending a delegate was raisedfrom $250 to $275. The meet-ing will be June 2–7 inTopeka at Washburn Univer-sity. Hedy announced shehad sent in the money for twodelegates. Kathy Pate willtake over and that will all betaken care of in selecting twogirls and seeing they are en-rolled.

It was decided to wait untilthe May meeting to selectPoppy Day.

Following the meeting icecream cones were served fordessert.

The Internet-assisted fieldday and testing session for theHunter Education Class set upfor Saturday May 4 has beenchanged to Saturday May 18.

Students can register forthe class at www.Safehunters.com login on the Mor-

ton County Rolla High Schoolclass.

Class registration will startat 7:30 a.m. at Rolla HighSchool, class will start at 8:00a.m. If you have any questionsfeel free to call 620-360-0289.

Hunter Education Classis rescheduled for May 18

A good Monday morning!Clear skies today. Anothermonth gone by and it’s stillwintery weather (every otherday) it seems.

Everything seems to runalong just fine here at theCenter. Still have all the ac-tivities and great meals.Come join us.

MenuApr. 25 ...........Sweet & Sour

..........................ChickenApr. 26...........Ham & BeansApr. 29 ....Hamburger GravyApr. 30....Chicken CasseroleMay 1 ...............Swiss SteakMay 2.......................Brisket

Activities ScheduleThursday, April 25Exercise..............10:30 a.m.Bridge .................................Friday, April 26Exercise..............10:30 a.m.Bingo..................12:30 p.m.Saturday, April 27Cards ...................6:00 p.m.Monday, April 29Exercise..............10:30 a.m.Line Dance ...........7:00 p.m.Tuesday, April 40Exercise..............10:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 1Exercise..............10:30 a.m.Paint ....................1:00 p.m.Thursday, May 2Exercise..............10:30 a.m.

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The Richfield UnitedMethodist Church, at 125years old, is the oldest per-manent building in MortonCounty. Built in 1888, thechurch remains quite similarto the first structure, thoughadditions and improvementshave been made throughoutthe decades. The beautifulchurch was built with threelayers of handmade bricks,rich hardwoods, and gloriousstained glass windows. Thissentinel of faith still standson the prairies of westernKansas, strong and welcom-

ing.The 125 year celebration

began Saturday with a re-ception at the fellowship hallfollowed by a potluck dinner.Previous pastors and theirspouses came to reminiscewith parishioners and sharethe highlights of their currentposts and lifestyles. Tom andMaxine Smith of Oberlin,Mike and Gerri Keating ofCimarron, and John andRose Jordan of Gunnison,Co., attended the festivities.

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AssessmentsSeventh, Ninth and Tenth

Grade Science AssessmentsEleventh Grade Govern-

ment/World History Assess-mentsThursday, April 25

Air Museum First–SixthGradesFriday, April 26

High School Track atGreensburg; 3:00 p.m.

ARGH

Saturday, April 27Clark/Fitzgerald weddingHigh School State

Band/Choir at WichitaMonthly Dermot covered-

dish supper; 7:00 p.m.Sunday, April 28

National History Bee inWashington, D.C.Tuesday, April 30

High School Track at Jet-more; 10:00 a.m.

V Golf at South Gray; 3:00p.m.

Rolla High School’s promtheme for 2013 was Alice inWonderland. Though many ofthe attendees resembleprinces and princesses fromother children’s stories, LewisCarroll’s setting for his bookunfolded in the high schoolSaturday night.

In addition to the incredi-ble set, characters from thestory entertained the audi-ence with hilarious antics.John Barrett starred as theMarch Hare and SuzanneMurray wowed the crowd asthe Mad Hatter. Tina Hud-

dleston arrived as Alice, andthough it seemed out of con-text for the two, Jeff Braunand Greg Bentley played theparts of Tweedle Dee andTweedle Dum.

Junior moms prepared adelicious meal of brisket, andeveryone believed they weremomentarily transportedfrom Wonderland to a five-star restaurant. With the gor-geous gowns and terrifictuxedos, the high school stu-dents enjoyed the eveningdancing and dining in a landof wonder.

Throughout the month ofMarch, Meals On Wheels pro-grams across the countryjoined together with morethan 1,500 mayors, electedofficials and community lead-ers to raise awareness aboutsenior hunger. Their partici-pation helps local Meals OnWheels programs attractmedia attention, strengthentheir community presence

and ultimately, serve moreseniors.

In Rolla, Frances Richard-son manages the senior mealsite at the Senior Center andthe Meals on Wheels pro-gram. She delivers meals andserves at the center daily.Mayor Paula Cowser demon-strated her support of thelocal program by assistingwith the serving last month.

ARGH! is a thrilling day ofschool for many students. Inthe kindergarten class, thestudents asked Mrs. Villa ifthey could see how high theycould build a tower. Theyused problem solving skills tostack blocks so they wouldnot tumble.

Suzanne Murray and Jon

Schnable assisted the inter-mediate grade students inpreparing taco bowls for theirlunch. Under the supervisionof Suzanne and Jon, the stu-dents cooked, baked andchopped a delicious meal onFriday.

The junior high studentsare reading “The Witch ofBlackbird Pond,” and madecorn pudding, much liketheir colonial ancestorswould have eaten.

Monday night ARGH! ac-tivities are for students of allages. Quilting, metal worksand ceramics are offered forcommunity adults. Join inthe fun. Monday nightclasses begin at 6:30 p.m. inthe high school.

Characters at the prom are, back row, Chandler Huddleston,Kaleigh Barrett and Katie Murray; in front are Tina Huddle-ston “Alice”, Jon Barrett “March Hare” and Suzanne Murray“Mad Hatter”.

Mrs. Villa’s students see how high they can build a tower usingproblem solving skills to stack blocks so they will not tumble.

Junior high students prepare corn pudding much like their colo-nial ancestors would have eaten.

Intermediate grade students prepare taco bowls for their lunchunder the supervision of Suzanne Murray and Jon Schnable.

Rolla residents support Meals on Wheels. Above, FrancesRichardson, Mayor Paula Cowser, Hester Millemon, Jack Hig-gins, Karen Rodriguez and Faith Nugent.

Meals on Wheels raisesawareness of senior hunger

Richfield United Methodist Church celebrates 125 year anniversary

Students enjoy ARGH!

Rolla prom is wonderland of delight

Senior girls enjoy the entertainment at the RHS prom. Left toright are Taylor Cameron, Kori Hall, Kennedie Dixon andMeredith Ruth Light.

REMINDER: Dermot communitysupper is Saturday

The monthly Dermot cov-ered dish supper will be thiscoming Saturday, April 27 at7:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

John and Rose Jordan from Gunnison, Co. Mike and Gerri Keating from Cimarron.

Tom and Maxine Smith from Oberlin.Continued on page 3B

Meals on Wheels are enjoyed by Jack Higgins, Dick Rodriguez,Bob Stewart and Larry Burrows.

Kansas Governor SamBrownback signed a bill intolaw Friday that will produceconsistency and savings in theoperation of Kansas highways.House Bill 2234, which takeseffect July 1, makes theKansas Department of Trans-portation (KDOT) secretary thedirector of operations of theKansas Turnpike Authority(KTA).

“While there will still be twotransportation agencies inKansas, this new law sets up anew structure that will im-prove efficiency and reduce theduplication of resources andefforts that now exist in the op-eration of the state’s highwaysystems,” Governor Brown-back said. “As he has donesince joining my administra-tion, KDOT Secretary MikeKing will identify ways inwhich the turnpike and statehighway system can be oper-ated more efficiently throughresource sharing.”

Secretary King said teamsfrom KDOT and KTA will look

for savings through the consol-idation and reduction of assetssuch as land and buildings,and in the sharing of resourcesin areas such as technologyand engineering services.

“Kansans have come to ex-pect good highways whetherthey are traveling on the statesystem or the turnpike, andthere is nothing about this op-erational arrangement that willchange that,” Secretary Kingsaid. “It is unlikely travelerson the turnpike will notice anychanges as a result of the leg-islation.”

King said toll revenues,which have always been usedto improve and maintain theturnpike, will continue to beused exclusively for those pur-poses.

Governor Brownback alsosigned House Bill 2253 intolaw Friday. The new law pro-hibits certain abortions relatedto the gender of the unbornchild, revises the general andlate-term abortion statutes,and declares that the life of

each human being begins atfertilization.

The Governor has signed atotal of 116 bills into law dur-

ing the 2013 Legislative Ses-sion.

Submitted by the Office ofGovernor Sam Brownback.


MOSCOW NEWSby Sara Cross

PUBLIC NOTICE(First published in the Hugoton Hermes,Thursday, April 18, 2013) 2t

RESOLUTION 2013-03

A RESOLUTION FIXING TIME ANDPLACE AND PROVIDING FOR NO-TICE OF A HEARING BEFORE THEGOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OFMOSCOW, KANSAS, AT WHICH TIMETHE OWNERS, THEIR AGENTS,LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, ANDANY OCCUPANT OR OCCUPANTS OFTHE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES,[AND IN PARTICULAR A SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME – OLDERMODEL, 14’ x65’, CREAM ANDBROWN WITH THE #3 ON THE END]LOCATED ON A PART OF LOT 6, INBLOCK 12, THE CITY OF MOSCOW,STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS (WITHSTREET ADDRESS OF 113a CIMAR-RON DRIVE, MOSCOW, KANSAS67952), MAY APPEAR AND SHOWCAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURESHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED ANDORDERED REPAIRED OR REMOVEDAS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUSSTRUCTURES, AS PROVIDED BY AR-TICLE 6 OF CHAPTER IV OF THECODE OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW,KANSAS, 2007.

WHEREAS, the Enforcing Officerof the City of Moscow, Kansas, onJanuary 9, 2013, filed with the Gov-erning Body of the City of Moscow,Kansas, a statement, in writing, thatthe structure hereinafter described isunsafe and dangerous.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODYOF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS:

That a hearing will be held on the12th day of June, 2013, before theGoverning Body of the City of Moscow,Kansas, at 7:00 P.M., in the City hall,Moscow, Kansas 67952, at which

time the owners, their agents, anylienholders of record, and any occu-pant or occupants of the building orstructures, [and in particular a singlewide mobile home – older model, 14’ x65’, cream and brown with the #3 onthe end] located on a part of Lot 6, inBlock 12, the City of Moscow, StevensCounty, Kansas, being more particu-larly described as follows: beginningat the most northerly corner of saidlot 6; thence southeasterly along thenorth-easterly lot line of said lot 6 adistance of 132.0 feet; thence south-westerly parallel with the southeast-erly lot line of said lot 6 a distance of144.0 feet; thence northwesterly par-allel with the northeasterly lot line ofsaid lot 6 a distance of 132. Feet;thence northeasterly along the north-westerly lot line of said lot 6 a dis-tance of 144.0 feet to the point ofbeginning (with street address of113a Cimarron drive, Moscow,Kansas 67952) owned by Ismael Oli-vas and Bonnie Olivas, or their heirs,successors and assigns, may appearand show cause why such structureshould not be condemned as unsafeor dangerous structures, and orderedrepaired or removed, all as providedby Article 6 of Chapter IV of the Codeof the City of Moscow, Kansas, 2007.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe City Clerk shall cause this resolu-tion to be published and shall give no-tice of the aforesaid hearing in themanner provided by law.

PASSED, APPROVED ANDADOPTED this 10th day of April,2013.

/s/William BellWilliam Bell, Mayor

ATTEST:/s/Sandra MitchellSandra Mitchell, City Clerk


DRINKING WATER NOTICE

Monitoring or Reporting Require-ments Not Met by City of Moscow

The City of Moscow public water sup-ply system violated a drinking waterstandard. Even though this was notan emergency, as our customers, youhave a right to know what happenedand what we are doing to correct thissituation.

We are required to monitor yourdrinking water for specific contami-nants on a regular basis. Results ofregular monitoring are an indicator ofwhether or not our drinking watermeets health standards. During Jan-uary 2013 we did not complete all re-quired monitoring or test for coliformbacteria and therefore cannot be sureof the quality of our drinking waterduring that time.

We are routinely required to test forcoliform bacteria no fewer than twotimes a month. Additional samplesare required following a coliform-pos-itive or rejected sample. A monitoringviolation occurred because of failureto collect two usable routine microbi-ological samples during January2013. (A total of 4 samples were col-lected by the City during January, butdue to changes in routing with thepostal service, all samples were latearriving at the lab and therefore wereunusable. The City now mails sam-ples by UPS and they arrive the next

day at the lab.)

There is nothing you need to do atthis time. Since it is our desire toprovide the safest water possible toour consumers, we are diligent aboutcollecting our monthly samples andour daily record keeping. We hope toprevent future violations. We will callour laboratory early in the month ifwe haven’t received bottles needed forsampling.

For information regarding this notice,please contact Sandra Mitchell at CityHall, 125 Main St. or P.O. Box 7Moscow, Kansas 67952, 598-2234.

Please share this information all thepeople who drink this water, espe-cially those who may not have re-ceived this notice directly (for examplethose at school, churches or busi-nesses.) You can do this by postingthis notice in a public place or distrib-uting copies by hand or mail. Este in-forme contiene informacionimportante acerca de su agua potable.Haga que alguien lo traduzca parausted, o hable con alguien que lo en-tienda.

This notice is being sent by City ofMoscow, PWS IDs State Lab Q3400EPA KS2018902.

Date distributed: April 25, 2013

***A link to our Consumer ConfidenceReport for 2012 will soon be availableon our Facebook page. If you haven’tcheck out our Facebook page, pleasedo.***

After the evening meal, theMoscow Baptist Hillbilly GospelPraise Band entertained thegroup with a medley of old gospelfavorites and contemporarypraise songs. Those gatheredwere blessed over and over.

Sunday morning, a commu-nity worship service with mem-bers of the Rolla and RichfieldUnited Methodist Churches wasattended in the historic church.Randy Bane read a poem hewrote entitled, “Life on thePlains,” and Rachel Stewartsang, “Precious Memories,” forspecial presentations. Racheland Sam Dunn also sang a duet, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.”District Superintendent, KendallUtt, presented the message tothe congregation, reminding it ofwho went before and how wenow need to set an example andleave a legacy for others.

Another potluck meal fol-lowed the service and those at-tending enjoyed more fun, foodand fellowship.

Richfield Continued from Page 2B

South Graymeet results announced

District SuperintendentKendall

Randy Bane

Moscow Hillbilly Gospel Praise Band entertains during theRichfield United Methodist Church celebration of its 125 years.

Students qualifying forstate forensics in Prose are

Briannah, Zachary and Madi-lyn. Good job, guys!

Athletes placing at theSouth Gray meet were Kelsifirst Javelin; Kaitlyn second100m Hurdles, fourth, 300mHurdles; 4x800 of Kelsi, Bri-annah, Maria, Kaitlyn third;Medley relay of Kelsi, Brian-nah, Maria, Kaitlyn fourth;Rigo second Shot Put, firstDiscus; Brice fifth HighJump; and Alexis sixthJavelin.

Sixth grade boys werenamed the winners in theirdivision of the Moscow Trackand Field meet Tuesday, April16! Junior high athletes plac-ing in the meet were Gisellethird 800m; Mikayla fourth800m; Morgan sixth ShotPut, second Softball Throw;Avery fourth Softball Throw;Adriana sixth Long Jump,sixth 100m, sixth 200m;Grayson third 800m, fourth100m Hurdles; 4x100 relay ofGrayson, Adriana, Brittneyand Monica, first; Tina, fifthShot Put; Monica sixth Dis-cus; Brittney third SoftballThrow; Maggie second 800m;Talley second Mile, secondSoftball Throw, fourth 800m;Miranda fifth 800m; Keeleyfourth 100m Hurdles, fourth200m Hurdles; 4x100 relay ofRachel, Maggie, Keeley andMiranda, second; Medleyrelay of Talley, Rachel, Mi-

randa and Maggie, second;Axel first Long Jump, first100m, second 400m; Luisthird 100m, first 200m;Jesus fourth Shot Put, fourthDiscus, fifth 100m; J.C. fifth400m, sixth 800m; Justynthird 400m, second 800m;Trenton fourth Long Jump,fourth 800m; 4x100 relay ofJ.C., Luis, Trenton and J.J.,first; J.J. fifth Shot Put, thirdDiscus; Jace second 100m,third Long Jump; Javierfourth Long Jump, fourth100m, fourth 200m; Kagefirst 400m, second Mile;Bryan E. sixth 400m, fourth800m, third Mile; 4x100 relayof Kage, Jalen, Jace andJavier, second; Jalen firstShot Put, first Discus; Freddythird 100m, second 400m,fourth 200m, fourth LongJump; Ben sixth Discus;Jesse fifth High Jump.

Brice Valdez clears the pole at a recent high school track meetin Montezuma.

Students qualify for State forensics

Governor signs highway bills to produce consistency, savings

Sixth grade boys are winners

Kansas Sampler to build baseball museum

Seventh and eighth graders and sponsors go ontheir field trip to the Capitol, the salt mine andmuseums April 11-13. From the looks of the

group they all had a wonderful trip. The chap-erones are much appreciated for taking thekids on a great trip.

The Kansas Sampler Foun-dation announced a work week-end in Muscotah May 17–19 tobuild a rural baseball museumwithin the World's Largest Base-ball. People can sign up to volun-teer or donate at kansassampler.org.

Muscotah, a town of 200 inwestern Atchison County, is thebirthplace of Baseball Hall ofFamer, Joe Tinker. It madesense to Jeff Hanson, 70, to cap-italize on the town's connectionto Tinker by building an unusualbaseball museum out of a 20-foot-in-diameter water towertank. A mini-infield with an old-fashioned outfield fence and ironcut-outs of Tinker and his fa-mous double-play teammates,Johnny Evers and FrankChance, will be located behindthe ball. A mural of Tinker toEvers to Chance will be paintedon the concrete concessionstand.

Hanson said, "Maybe we caneven help "reverse the curse" forthe Chicago Cubs by drawing at-tention to Joe Tinker." The Cubshaven't won the World Seriessince 1908 when Tinker was theshortstop.

With help from local people

and support of area businesses,Hanson has placed red rebar onthe round tank to provide thelook of baseball seams and hasaccomplished several tasks inpreparation for the work week-end. Lots of help will be needed,especially from those with ma-sonry, carpentry, or landscapingskills. The total cost of the projectis $4,649. Just over one thou-sand has already been raised.The iron cut outs and mural willcost $8,308.

Marci Penner, director of theKansas Sampler Foundation,said, "Sometime volunteer-ledtowns need some outside sup-port with ambitious projects.We're asking for baseball fans, oranyone connected to Kansas orconcerned about rural Americato respond with donations or tovolunteer. We have a form thatoutlines all that is needed."

Bob Topping, Lawrence, isthe project coordinator and haslisted each task and all materialsneeded on the sign-up form atkansassampler.org. Peoplewanting to help could also callMarci Penner at 620.585.2374.

Submitted by the KansasSampler Foundation.

I will be hosting a LesserPrairie Chicken DiscussionWebinar at Memorial HallTuesday, April 30, 2013,starting at 7:00 p.m. If youare an owner or tenant ofland in Stevens County oranywhere in SouthwestKansas I would encourageyou to attend. If you cannotmake this location there areseveral others that will beavailable on the same dateand time. The following newsrelease talks more aboutwhat will be covered andwhere the other locations willbe.

Webinar Set for LesserPrairie Chicken Discussion

The potential listing of theLesser Prairie Chicken (LPC)as a threatened or endan-gered species by the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service is on theminds of many landowners inKansas and a cause of con-cern for land managers.

The Kansas Department ofWildlife, Parks and Tourism(KDWPT) and K-State Re-search and Extension willhost a webinar to addresslandowners’ concerns April30, 7:00 p.m. at 17 Kansaslocations.

Speakers from KDWPT,Farm Services Agency andNatural Resources Conserva-tion Agency will provide up-dated information. Topics tobe discussed include back-ground on the LPC listingand the state's planning ef-forts; goals of the plan; andpriority areas.

Detailed information onthe conservation value ofland and allocation of offsetpayments to landowners willbe provided. Information onthe state and federal plansspecifically designed to im-prove habitat for LPC andwhat a proposed listingmeans to those enrolled infederal programs will be ex-plained.

Webinars allow those withhigh speed internet to con-nect with the host site andview and listen to thespeaker’s programs online.Participants will be able toask questions and makecomments. Because of antic-

ipated demand, there will be17 viewing sites of the webi-nar. The list of sites follows:*Clark County: Ashland Com-munity Building, 800 Main,Ashland, Ks. 620-635-2811,Contact: Tanner Gillum,[email protected]*Finney County: FinneyCounty Extension Office, 501S. 9th St. Garden City, Ks.620-272-3670, Contact: Bar-bara Addison, [email protected]*Ford County: Western StateBank Expo Center, 11333Hwy 283, Dodge City, Ks.620-227-4542, Contact: An-drea Burns, [email protected]*Grant County: Grant CountyCivic Center, Lawson Room,1100 W. Patterson, Ulysses,Ks. 620-356-1721, Contact:Joe Leibbrandt, [email protected]*Gray County: 4-H Building,17002 W. Hwy 50, Cimarron,Ks. 620-855-3821, Contact:Kurt Werth, [email protected]*Hamilton County: Fair-grounds, 806 South Main,Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-5225,Contact: Jeff Wilson, [email protected]*Hodgeman County: 4-HBuilding, S. Atkin Street, Jet-more, Ks. 620-357-8321,Contact: Dewayne [email protected]*Kiowa County: KiowaCounty Commons Confer-ence Room, 320 S. Main,Suite 110, Greensburg, Ks.620-723-2156, Contact: Bar-rett Smith, [email protected]*Logan County: CourthouseMeeting Room, 710 W. 2nd,Oakley, Ks. 785-671-3245,Contact: Julie Niehage, [email protected]*Morton County: MortonCounty Extension Office, 625Colorado, Elkhart, Ks. 620-697-2558, Contact: TimJones, [email protected]*Ness County: Ness County4-H Building, 105 S. Pennsyl-vania, Ness City, Ks. 785-798-3921, Contact: ChrisLong, [email protected]*Pratt County: KDWPT Office,515 East 25th, Pratt, Ks.620-672-5911, Contact: MikeMitchener, [email protected]*Scott County: Williams Car-

penter Building, East Fair-ground Road, Scott City, Ks.620-872-2930, Contact:John Beckman,[email protected]*Seward County: SewardCounty Activity Building, 810Stadium Road, Liberal, Ks.620-624-5604, Contact:Kylee Harrison,[email protected]*Sherman County: ShermanCounty 4-H Building, 417Main Street, Goodland, Kan.785-890-4880, Contact:Dana Belshe,[email protected]*Stevens County: MemorialHall, 200 E. 6th St., StevensCounty Courthouse, Hugo-ton, Kan. 620-544-4359,Contact: Josh Morris, [email protected]*Trego County: WakeeneyPublic Library, 610 RussellAvenue Wakeeney, Kan. 785-743-6361, Contact: AshleyConness, [email protected]

For more informationplease contact your local Ex-tension agent or Charlie Lee,K-State Research and Exten-sion wildlife specialist, [email protected] or 785-532-5734.


KUBIN AERIALFOR

APPLICATIONSOF

AGRICULTURALCHEMICALS

SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

GREG & DEBKUBIN

MOSCOW, KS. 598-2356


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFRANDALL DAVID KARLIN, deceased

Case No. 13-PR-10

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICETO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALLPERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that onApril 17, 2013, a Petition was filed inthis Court by Benjamin Wayne Karlin,an heiratlaw of Randall David Karlin,deceased, praying that he be ap-pointed as Administrator.

You are required to file your writ-ten defenses thereon on or before May20, 2013, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., of saidday, in this Court, in the City of Hugo-

ton, in Stevens County, Kansas, atwhich time and place the cause willbe heard. Should you fail, judgmentand decree will be entered in duecourse upon the Petition.

All creditors of the above-nameddecedent are notified to exhibit theirdemands against the estate within thelater of (i) four (4) months from thedate of first publication of this notice,as provided by law; or (ii) thirty (30)days after actual notice is given to anycreditor. Creditors are notified that iftheir demands are not thus exhibited,they shall be forever barred.

Benjamin Wayne Karlin, Petitioner

Nathanial C. Foreman, # 22691YOXALL, ANTRIM, FITZGERALD, McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP101 West Fourth StreetLiberal, Kansas 67901Phone: (620) 624-8444Fax: (620) 624-8221Email: [email protected] for Petitioner

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

Ag WiseA lone fawn curled up amid

tall grass in early spring can bean endearing sight, but it alsocan make an attractive target formore than just predators. Everyyear well-intentioned people at-tempt to “rescue” these presum-ably-abandoned young, oftenwith deadly consequences. In al-most all cases of young fawnsfound alone in the wild, themother is typically feedingnearby, keeping a distant eye onher offspring. When concernedindividuals decide to retrievethese young animals, they areunintentionally giving the fawna death sentence.

The notion that a young ani-mal found in the wild will die ifnot given care is wrong. Not onlyare most young found in thewild not abandoned, pickingthem up is against the law. Boththe Kansas Department ofWildlife, Parks and Tourism(KDWPT) and the Kansas De-partment of Health and Envi-ronment have regulationsagainst such activity that can re-sult in a fine up to $1,000 ormore. In addition to legal reper-cussions, wild animals can posea number of health risks, in-cluding diseases such as dis-temper, rabies, lyme disease,

roundworms, tapeworms, mites,tularemia and more.

Additionally, if a “rescued”animal were to bite someone, itmust be put to death and testedfor diseases. Even if they don'tbite, the young usually fail tosurvive in captivity becausemost people are not equipped tohandle wild animals, especiallyas they mature. On the offchance the animal does survivein captivity, it typically loses in-stincts that allow it to survive inthe wild.

It is important to rememberthat although young wildlifemay be cute, they belong in thewild. Wild animals cannot legally

be inoculated by veterinarians,and few people really know howto care for them.

If you should see a young an-imal in the wild this spring orsummer, observe at a distanceand consider yourself lucky. Butremember, just because they aretemporarily alone, that doesn’tmean they are abandoned.

If you really want to help,leave young in the wild wherethey were born and belong.

If you find an injured animal,a list of licensed rehabilitatorscan be found on the KDWPTwebsite, ksoutdoors.com, byclicking "Services/Rehabilita-tion."

Young wildlife deserve to be left wild

The notion that a young animal found in the wild will die if notgive care is wrong. Such activity can result in a fine up to $1,000or more. Leave wild young in the wild.

Tick prevention not “Mission: Impossible”

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Tick season may not be listedon the sportsmen’s calendar, butthat shouldn’t prevent huntersfrom going outdoors prepared fora very likely encounter with thisprolific species. As weatherwarms this spring, Kansas’ some20 documented species of tickswill become active, most likelyuntil midsummer, or later.Hunters and outdoor enthusi-asts can take several steps toprevent becoming a host to thesehitchhikers and the various dis-eases they may carry.

Ticks are often associatedwith one of two groups: hard orsoft ticks. “Hard ticks” are oftenfound in wooded, grassy, orother densely vegetated areas,whereas “soft ticks” tend to re-side in bird nests, on rodents,and on bats. Although manyticks can make their way to peo-ple, no species of tick dependssolely on humans for survival.Some species are quite host-spe-cific or accept only a few closely-related host species; however,due to the fact that a female tickcan lay anywhere from 3,000 to11,000 eggs, this should not betaken lightly.

The best way to reduce the

risk of contracting tick-bornediseases is to avoid tick-infestedhabitats in the first place. Sincethis is not an option for turkeyhunters, hikers and morelmushroom hunters, listed beloware a few simple precautions thatcan reduce the chances of a tickencounter.

Tip #1: Since most ticks crawlupward onto a host, tuck yourpantlegs into your boots andshirts into your pants. For extraprotection, tape such clothingjunctures with duct tape, thentwist the tape so the sticky sideis out and make one more wrap.

Tip #2: Wear light-coloredclothing when possible. Thismakes it easier to see tickscrawling around before they findtheir way to your skin.

Tip #3: Look for a repellentthat contains 0.5 percent ormore of permethrin. This worksas a great tick repellent and canusually be used on clothing. Infact, some products containingpermethrin can remain bondedwith clothing fibers even throughlaundering.

Tip #4: When you return fromthe outdoors, inspect all yourclothing before going inside.

Once inside, do a thoroughwhole-body inspection and washyour clothing as soon as possi-ble.

Tip #5: Don’t forget to protectman’s best friend. Commerciallyavailable dog dips containingamitrax or permethrin can pro-vide canines with tick protectionfor two to three weeks per treat-ment. For the very best tick pre-vention for canines, contact yourlocal veterinarian and inquireabout prescribed treatment op-tions, most of which can nowlast for a month or more.

If a tick is found, it is recom-mended that the tick be removedas soon as possible and the af-fected area is disinfected imme-diately following the removal.

Research trials have shownthat the best method to removea tick is to grasp the tick close tothe skin with fine-tipped tweez-ers, placing the tweezers close toand parallel to the skin so thatyou grasp the base of the tick’smouthparts rather than its body.Pull gently but firmly, straightaway from the skin until the tickcomes free. Keep in mind that it’sbest to grasp the tick from itsback to its belly, instead of fromside to side – this helps to pre-vent the tick’s mouthparts fromremaining imbedded in the skin.The sooner a tick is removed, theless chance it will transmit a dis-

ease to its host.One of the most common dis-

eases transmitted by ticks isLyme disease. In 2011, the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Pre-vention (CDC) had 11 confirmedcases and six probable cases ofLyme Disease within Kansas. Toput things in perspective, Penn-sylvania had 4,739 confirmedcases the same year.

Other notable tick-born dis-eases found in Kansas includeehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountainspotted fever, and tularemia.

After a tick bite, Lyme diseasemay progress several weekswithout signs of illness, makingdiagnosis difficult. Years of painand physical and mental impair-ment can result if untreated. Theother three diseases often showsigns within two to five days of atick bite. They may progress sorapidly that a day or two of delayin diagnosis and treatment mayresult in death.

If signs of severe or persistentheadaches, fever, soreness orstiffness in muscles and joints,appetite loss, fatigue, or a skinrash occur within three weeksafter a tick bite, immediatelycontact your doctor. Early diag-nosis and treatment is critical.

For more information, visithttp://www.cdc. gov/ticks/index.html.

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes,Thursday, April 11, 2013) 3t


IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFRUTH R. YORK, DECEASED

Case No. 13-PR-7

NOTICE OF HEARING

STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONSCONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a Pe-tition has been filed in this court byJesse Louis York, Personal Represen-tative of the estate of Ruth R. York,deceased, praying that the foreign Willand Codicil of Ruth R. York, deceased,be admitted to probate and record inthis court; that no administration ofthis estate is necessary; that the Willand Codicil be construed; and that all

real estate described in the Petitionand all other property owned by thedecedent in Kansas be assigned in ac-cordance with the terms of the Willand Codicil.

You are required to file your writ-ten defenses thereto on or before May6, 2013 at 1:30 o'clock p.m. of saidday, in said court, in the City of Hugo-ton, in Stevens County, Kansas, atwhich time and place said cause willbe heard. Should you fail therein,judgment and decree will be enteredin due course upon the Petition.

Jesse Louis York, Petitioner

Richard R. Yoxall #9953YOXALL, ANTRIM, FITZGERALD, McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP101 West Fourth StreetLiberal, Kansas 67901Phone: (620) 624-8444Fax: (620) 624-8221Email: [email protected] for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

Prior to the 2011 movie “TheBig Year” featuring Jack Black,Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson,many people were unaware thatcompetitive birdwatching ex-isted. Commonly referred to as“big years,” birdwatchers aroundthe globe partake in an informalcompetition to see who can ob-serve the most bird specieswithin a designated geographicarea in one calendar year. Thisfun and unique activity hassteadily grown in popularity overthe years, serving as a life-longhobby for some.

This year the Kansas Depart-ment of Wildlife, Parks andTourism (KDWPT) will host itsvery own birding contest dubbedthe “Kansas Birding Big Year.”Unlike other big year competi-tions that span the U.S. in a cal-endar year, participants in theKansas Birding Big Year com-pete from April 20–December 31to observe as many species ofbirds as they can within the bor-ders of Kansas.

“The real driving force behindthis competition is getting folksinto the Kansas outdoors to

enjoy nature and the fun wildlifewatching opportunities avail-able,” said KDWPT wildlife edu-cation coordinator Mike Rader.“We also hope this competitionwill help show folks just howmany different kinds of birds ei-ther migrate through or callKansas home.”

Participants can log their datainto the online service, eBird,available on the Cornell Univer-sity web site, www.ebird.org.

“The data gathered from thiscompetition will help researchersstudy a number of different bird-related issues, mainly dealingwith abundance, time spent inthe field and numbers of folksactually out watching birds,”said Rader.

Participants can compete inone of three categories: youth (16and under), adult (17–64), andsenior (65 and up). Winners ofeach category will receive prizesto be awarded next January.

For more information, and toregister for the competition,email Rader at [email protected].

KDWPT invites Kansans to take part in a birding contestdubbed “Kansas Birding Big Year.”

“Big Year” competition for Kansas birders

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!!It’s the next best thing to winning

the LOTTERY!!

U.S. Senators Pat Robertsand Jerry Moran introducedlegislation to protect Kansansfrom the threat of dangerousnatural gas explosions by al-lowing states to monitor un-derground natural gas storagein the absence of federal ac-tion.

“It’s been over ten yearssince we lost two lives to a gasexplosion in Hutchison, andthe federal government is stillnowhere to be found.” Robertssaid. “This threat is real. Ourfirst priority is to protectKansans from harm. We needstrong oversight in the storageof natural gas reserves, and inthe absence of federal leader-ship the state must be allowedto step up and protect its peo-ple. Inaction opens the door fora real tragedy, so we must actand put our faith in the peopleon the ground to protect theirfamilies, friends and neigh-bors.”

“This legislation fills a voidby allowing states to step inwhen the federal governmentfails to monitor natural gasstorage sites,” Sen. Moran said.“Our country’s citizens shouldbe protected from the threat ofexplosions, and this common-sense approach puts safetyfirst.”

At issue is a 2009 DistrictCourt ruling that determinedKansas, through the KansasCorporation Commission(KCC), could not monitor itsown storage fields if the gas inthose facilities is in interstatetransportation.

In the four years since the

ruling, the state has beenbarred from inspecting storagesites, and the federal govern-ment, specifically the Depart-ment of Transportation’s (DOT)Pipeline and Hazardous Mate-rials Safety Administration(PHMSA) has failed to act.

In Kansas, there are 11 in-terstate underground storagesites containing over 270 bil-

lion cubic feet of gas.Senator Roberts and

Moran’s legislation will allowstates to monitor the wellboresin interstate underground gasstorage facilities. A state’s in-spection plan may be approvedby Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission (FERC).

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N THE DISTRICT COURT OFSTEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

FRONTIER FUELS, L.P.,Plaintiff,

vs.)

M & W MIDWEST PROPERTIES,LLC; HOWARD MIKE BOYS; DAVID-SON OIL LUBRICANTS, L.P.; ASH-LEY SLEMP; RS INVESTMENTS,LLC; FFCA ACQUISITION CORPO-RATION and LaSALLE NATIONALBANK, TRUSTEE, et al.,Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-30

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALENotice is hereby given that under

and by virtue of an Order of Sale, tome directed and delivered, issued bythe District Court Judge of StevensCounty, Kansas, wherein the partiesnamed above were respectively Plain-tiff and Defendants, I will on the 20thday of May, 2013, at 10:00 o'clocka.m., of said day, at the North frontdoor of the Courthouse in the City ofHugoton, Stevens County, Kansas,offer at public sale and sell to thehighest bidder for cash in hand, the

following described real estate situ-ated in Stevens County, Kansas, to-wit:

Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3)and Four (4), Block Two (2), to theCity ofMoscow, Stevens County, Kansas,

together with all buildings, im-provements and fixtures locatedthereon; all leases of the same;and all rents, revenues, incomeissue, royalties, profits and bene-fits derived therefrom

to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case; said sale to be madewithout appraisement and without re-demption.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND at theSheriff's office in the City of Hugoton,Stevens County, Kansas, this 22ndday of April, 2013.

Ted E. Heaton, Sheriff

Stevens County, KansasRichard R. Yoxall #9953YOXALL, ANTRIM, FITZGERALD,McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP101 West Fourth StreetLiberal, Kansas 67901Phone: (620) 624-8444Fax: (620) 624-8221Email: [email protected] for Plaintiff

The Little Gift Shop In The Corner

Stevens County Hospital

Unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day

Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Sponsored by Stevens County Hospital

Taking Boxed Beef OrdersAll orders are custom processed

Minimum Total price/lbProduct Purchase including Deposit

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NEW ENGINE ARRIVES—Employees ofGregg Trucking Company and the City ofHugoton moved the city’s new 1600 horsepowerdual-fuel Fairbanks-Morse engine from therailroad to the Municipal Light and Waterbuilding Monday. Above, they are shown mov-ing a float carrying the 30,000 pound load intoposition at a hole made in the south wall of the

plant to admit the new engine. Costing about$130,000, the 10-cylinder opposed piston engineis a more compact type than those now in use,making it possible to install it in the space for-merly occupied by a small office. Installation ofthe engine will take about 30 days. From theApril 16, 1953, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

History From The HermesCompiled by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, May 1, 2008Kristen Schnittker, Mario

Majia and SavannahThomas, seniors at HugotonHigh School, were each cho-sen to receive a $1,000 col-lege scholarship from the GasCapital Scholarship Program.Kristen, daughter of Will andThea Schnittker, plans tomajor in the medical field.Mario, son of Mario and AlmaMejia, plans to major in sec-ondary education. Savan-nah, daughter of Alan andRhonda Thomas, plans toenter the pharmacy program.Thursday, May 1, 2003

Amy Jesseph, daughter ofDavid Jesseph and ConnieJesseph, has been selected toperform at a national per-forming organization knownas “The Sound of AmericanHonor Band and Chorus.”Amy will perform in some of

Europe’s finest concert hallsduring her 25 day concerttour.Thursday, April 29, 1993

Henry and Judy Cantrellof Moscow left for their trip toBranson, Missouri that Judywon in the ‘Hugoton Cus-tomers Count’ promotion lastfall.

Thursday, May 5, 1983Monday, the new owners

took over the Daylight DonutShop from Linda and LloydDumler. The new owners areEvelyn and Vic Bansemer,Victor Lee and Cindy Banse-mer, and Ted and NancyBansemer.

Friday, May 3, 1973The Grand Chapter of

Kansas, Order of the EasternStar, was held in Topeka thisyear. Lora Keith, Worthy Ma-tron of Hugoton Chapter#380, served as a Special

Page for Robert M. Nease, As-sociate Grand Patron.

Thursday, May 2, 1963Ground was broken by the

construction crew for the Big-bee Motors building at thecorner of Sixth and Jackson.

Mrs. Ralph White was cho-sen “Outstanding Woman ofthe Year.”Thursday, April 30, 1953

R.L. Harris and his sons,Merle and Glenn, will openthe Hugoton Drive-in theatreat the southeast city limits onMay 7. The large screen wascompleted a week ago andsince then the speakers havebeen added. The projectionroom is ready for action.

If any readers have pic-tures for the history pageof the Hermes, please bringthem in to Ruthie Wingetat The Hugoton Hermes.

Deric has completed 400books in his quest to read1,000 Books Before Kinder-garten at the Stevens CountyLibrary. Great job Deric!Check out the progress of allthe participants atwww.stevenscountylibrary.com/youth-services/1000-books-before-kindergarten/.

Gavin R. has completed 300books in the 1,000 Books Be-fore Kindergarten challengeat the Stevens County Li-brary! We are so proud of youGavin!

Class of 1963celebrates theirfiftieth reunion

Legislation is introduced to monitor underground natural gas storage in Kansas

Vivian and Lillian have com-pleted 300 books in the 1,000Books Before Kindergartenchallenge at the StevensCounty Library! They looklike they are ready to run offand pick out more books,don't they? Way to go girls!

Gavin is gaining in his madrush to read 1,000 Books Be-fore Kindergarten. He has al-ready reached 200 books!Great job Gavin! Check outthe progress of all the partici-pants at the Stevens CountyLibrary or at www.facebook.com/StevensCountyLibrary.

Hudson has read 600 books inthe 1,000 Books BeforeKindergarten challenge at theStevens County Library!Only 400 more to go Hud-son...you can do it!

J.J. has entered the 1,000Books Before Kindergartenchallenge at the StevensCounty Library. Welcome tothe challenge, J.J.! The li-brary knows you are up to it!

The Stevens County Gas &Historical Museum had theirannual election of boardmembers ths month.

The following were electedApril 19, 2013, to serve in thefollowing positions:

Stanley McGill - PresidentEd Dowell - Vice PresidentCathy Clark - SecretaryWanda Williams -

TreasurerCharlotte BreedingSheryl HayworthShelley KurtJohnny LopezMartin PhillipsJason TeeterMarjorie Persinger -

Honorary MemberWe invite you to visit us at

the Stevens County Gas andHistorical Museum, 905 S.Adams. Our hours are 1:00to 5:00 p.m. Monday throughFriday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.on Saturday.

MUSEUMUPDATE

from The Stevens County Gas & Historical MuseumGladys Renfro and Beulah Carter

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWSBy Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor, Dodge City

The Class of 1963 ofHugoton High School is hav-ing their fiftieth reunion April26–28, 2013, in Hugoton.There are 32 classmates thathave registered and the classwould like to invite otheralumni to come Saturdayafter 7:00 p.m. to visit, listento music and dance.

The class is meeting at theForewinds Municipal GolfCourse, three miles west ofHugoton on Highway 51. Thedress for the weekend is ca-sual. The class hopes youcan come join them.


Machinist Neededto join the staff at G+Ag, Inc.’s machine shop.

Experience preferred. Qualified applicants are welcome to call

620-428-6086 to begin the application process. (tfc14)

HELP WANTED

Solution to April 18, 2013 puzzle

Natural Gas Engine Mechanicneeded to join our staff at G+Ag, Inc. Full-time position for a team player.

Cummins and CAT engine knowledge a plus. Must have organizational skills, be attentive to detail and

a self-starter, willing to learn, willing to clean and able to work in a busy environment with varying duties.

Apply in person at G+Ag, Inc. 1114 Road A, South of Hugoton • 620-428-6086

(tfc13)

TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTEDfor very progressive, family-oriented company.

Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience.Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drugscreen and back exam.

Apply in person at:Lathem Water ServiceHwy 25 S, Ulysses, KSOr call 620-356-3422

tfc

NOW HIRINGLooking for friendly and

dependable peopleStarting Pay $8/hourfor 17 years & older

APPLY AT McDonald’s612 E. Eleventh

Hugoton(4c15)

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 anequal opportunity basis.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook towork at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candi-dates must be willing to work flexible hours. Applications may bepicked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic.You may contact Human Resources with questions 620-544-8511. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Part-time House-keeper. This position is flexible hours and includes working someweekends and taking call. We offer an excellent benefits package.Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for any ques-tions (620)544-8511. Applications may be picked up at the Infor-mation Desk located by the Gift Shop in the Hospital. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for PRN CNAs to workthe night shift at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. All interested can-didates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excel-lent benefits and competitive wages. Applications may be picked upat the Information Desk by the Medical Clinic. For more informa-tion you may contact Human Resources (620)544-8511. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-timeand PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These posi-tions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have aKansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We are also searching for PRNCNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA li-cense to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages,sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs;$1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reim-bursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside ofStevens County. Please contact Human Resources with any ques-tions or pick up an application from the Information Desk locatedby the Medical Clinic (620)544-8511. Stevens County Healthcare has a position open at Pioneer Manorin the Dietary department for a homemaker. Hours include dayand evening, some weekends and holidays. Need to have an under-standing of basic food preparation, food safety and sanitation impor-tant for this position. Homemaker will be working in a householdpreparing breakfast to order as the residents arrive in the dining room,and also preparing salads, desserts and breads for the lunch and sup-per meal. All interested candidates contact Robyn Medina inHuman Resources (620)544-8511 or pick up an application at theInformation Desk by the Medical Clinic.

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL,

MEDICAL CLINIC ANDPIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

TRUCK DRIVER WITH CURRENT CDLBenefits Included ~ Home Every Night

Please inquire at 428-5180 or 544-8889

Premier Alfalfa, Inc. (tfc8)Seasonal Harvest OperatorsExperience preferred but not required.

Pay DOECall (620)544-8522

PACIFIC AGNow Hiring

(3c15)

HELP WANTEDLegal secretary/receptionistFull time position at law office.

Experience as a legal secretary required. Working knowledge of WordPerfect also preferred.

Salary and benefits competitive. Pick up application at 209 E. Sixth

or call 620-544-4333 (2c16)

Abeinsa EPC LLC seeks PROJECT DIRECTOR in Hugoton, KS to manage construction of large scale

engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)projects in the renewable energy sector.

Oversee project completion to secure final acceptancefrom the client. Disseminate and enforce mandatory in-ternal corporate compliance standards to minimizerisks. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or foreign equiv.and 5 yrs. progressive exp. as Engineering Manager re-quired. Up to 50% travel req.

Submit resume via mail to: Cynthia Valdivia, Recruiter, Abeinsa EPC LLC,

3030 N. Central Ave. Suite 1207 Phoenix, Arizona 85012. Must put job code PD-VGG on resume. (1c17)

OWNER OPERATORS &FLEET OWNERS

(operating under own authority)Haul Milk for Dairy Farmers of America

TANKER DROP & HOOKHome Time Every Other Day.

Industry Leading Pay!100% Fuel Surcharge!

Dedicated to one customer and dedicated routes.

Ask about our Greatcare discount plan options to save on major medical, retirement,wellness & business services. Lease purchase program with down payment assis-tance. Class A CDL & 1 year experience, with at least 6 months tanker experience.

Call Belinda 866-904-8370DriveForGreatwide.com

Text GREATWIDE to 30364

(1c17)

HELP WANTEDCITY CLERK

Career oriented person needed to fill position of Moscow CityClerk. Must have basic knowledge of bookkeeping and computeruse, a desire to learn and help keep Moscow a clean and safe placeto live. This is a full-time position.

Send resume to City of Moscow, PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952

Resumes will be accepted until May 6, 2013.Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (2c17)

Now Hiring!Equipment Operator Trainee Position

The State of Kansas as an employer offers remarkable benefits that are invaluable to the professional and personal lives of our employ-ees. At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family oriented work environment, and servicerecognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and flexible schedules are also offered.KDOT is a great place to work! Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Kansas!Position Responsibilities: 1 Position located in Sublette, Kansas On-the-job training to maintain highways and facilities thru activities such as repairs, resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control. Obtain a Commercial Drivers License and operate KDOT equipment including but not limited to trucks, mowers, rollers, and loaders. Performs manual work associated with the maintenance of the highway system. Includes, but not limited to erecting and replacing

signs, erecting fence and guardrail, painting, patching, loading or unloading supplies, servicing rest areas, and litter pickup. Receives training in the operation and maintenance of equipment and highway repair methods and procedures. Services equipment. Work is reviewed in depth by the Sub-Area Supervisor, EO Specialist, or lead worker of the work unit for each assigned task. Per-forms other related work as assigned, such as emergency operations during snow and ice control operations.

NOTE: If you lack any the required experience and want us to consider relevant education, you must provide copies of your transcripts/certificates before the closing date.

Minorities and women encouraged to apply!APPLY NOW at www.jobs.ks.gov - Reference #173154

Applications accepted until filled. Starting Wage $11.79/hr.Contact Christine Belknap @ (620)276-3241 for employment information. EEO/AA/VPE. Paid for by KDOT. (2c17)

HUNT BURIEDTREASURE

right in your own back yard (orattic, basement and garage).

The Hugoton Hermes544-4321

FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls,registered, tested, guarantee, ex-cellent bloodlines, confirmationand performance, discounts.Contact: Black Velvet Ranch,Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS620-384-1101. (14c17)

--------------- FOR SALE: 2002 Chevy pickup,83,000 miles, custom wheels,custom paint, new tires, excel-lent condition!!! Call for pricing428-2060. (4p16)

---------------FOR SALE: Brand new Queenmattress, $300, Used twin sizemattress and box springs, $250.Call 620-544-2871. (tfc17)

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FOR SALE: 2001 Ford F250 4x4Extended Cab. Runs good,everything works fine. $4000.2003 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab.250,000 miles. Really goodshape. $6500. 620-544-5916. (tfc13)

---------------FOR SALE: 2004 Ford F-150Super Crew Tritan V8. 168,000miles. $9000. 620-453-0385. Verynice. (3p17)

---------------FOR SALE: 1980 burgundy andwhite El Camino with a 360cimotor. 620-544-7442. (2c17)

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FOR RENT

CARD OF THANKS

WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE

SUPPORT GROUPS

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfur-nished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc)

---------------FOR RENT: RV Spaces at 220 Jackson. Call 620-544-2933. (tfc15)

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

(150p49-12)

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SERVICES OFFEREDKIRBY SUPPLIES & SERVICE: Spring Cleaning? Needservice or supplies for your Kirby vacuum? Please call yourfactory authorized rep Jeff at 800-821-5050. (6p12)

---------------SATELLITE TV: Call JAY D’s Satellite for LOCAL service!New installs - upgrades - Dish Moves - Remotes. Dish andDirecTV 800-952-9634. www.jayd satellite.com. (tfc48)

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GARAGE SALES

UPCOMING EVENTBIKERS’ SUNDAY: at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, April 28.Church starts 11:00 a.m. Potato Bar and Pie Auction to Follow. AllProceeds Go to “Run for the Son.” Any questions, contact PastorBen Coats at 544-2773. (4c14)

PREGNANT? NEED HELP?Call Birthright of GardenCity, 620-276-3605 or Birth-line of Liberal, 1404 N. West-ern, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)

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

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Project HopeOpen Tues & Thurs

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

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

(tfc15)AL-Anon Family GroupMen & Women of alcoholic family &

friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm

544-2610 or 544-2854kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

BUSINESS and PROFESSIONALDIRECTORY

(620)544-7777UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd

OLUTIONS HugotonHOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

S

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

531 S. JacksonHugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

FDT ELECTRICFrankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & InsuredOver 30 years’ experience in

Residential & Commercial Wiring544-5915 or 544-7776

(tfc34)

(620)428-65181182 Road Q • Hugoton

(tfc12)

Small Engine RepairYour Snapper Dealer

OD’s SHOP

620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton(tfc)

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK*Carpet *Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl(tfc)


Call 620-544-4321 or email [email protected]

to see YOUR business here!

LAWN PROWill Schnittker

620-544-1517

(tfc46)

THIS SPACE FOR RENT

Call 620-544-4321 or email [email protected] today!

See YOUR ad here!

LLHandicap Accessible

Apartment Now Available• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify• Rent based on adjusted income• All electric appliances• Coin-operated laundry facilities• NO yard work AND MORE!!For information,

call Plaza Office 544-4011

Or Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182If no answer, leave message

(tfc6)

atSunflower Plaza

3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer CementPad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres.

Please call David Light at 544-9763.

David Light620-544-9763Fax: 620-356-5462Office: [email protected]

HOME FOR SALE201 6th Ave, Rolla

Dallas Light (owner)

THANK YOUWe cannot thank everyone enough for the care and con-

cern given to our mother and grandmother. We extend a spe-cial thanks to Pioneer Manor personnel for their tender careand patience; to Dr. Sam and the hospital staff during sev-eral hospitalizations and to all those whose prayers, cards,and food to the house assures us that we are surrounded byloving, caring people.

Our thanks to all of you,The Family of Mable Roland

Handy HaulersLawn Mowing/Odd Jobs

Kelly Mace910 Van Buren

544-4403 or 453-909826p12

Celebrate L i f eAn Encouragement Group

6:30 ~ 8:00 p.m. MondaysAssembly of God, 138 S. Main

(park in back lot) (tfc13)

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER

1011 S. JacksonShown by appointment only

3 bedroom/2 bath• Fireplace• Dining Room

Call 620-518-2108after 6:00 p.m.

(tfc15)

Reduced for quick sale!

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. Additionalacreage available. Call today!

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at

www.hugotonhomes.com

Lots in Spikes Addition504 S. Wildcat Ct.

617 E. 4th712 E. 5th St.

124 S. Jefferson St. - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath ranchstyle home. Home being sold as a short sale.

621 S. Main St. - Downtown business location forsale. Equipment in building is negotiable. Calltoday for details.

904 S. Trindle St. - This nice ranch style homecontains 2 living areas, updated kitchen, moderncolors, enlarged deck, new fence and a bonus roomwith many possibilities. The living room and hallcarpet will be replaced and some new gutteringwill be installed. Roof has new Heritage ShinglesMarch 2012.

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

FIREWOOD FOR SALEOak, Piñon, Mesquite,

Pecan & MoreDelivery & stacking available

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

GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. andSaturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 914 S. Trindle,Clothing, Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill, Huge Sale, Lots of Stuff!

---------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 26, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Sat-urday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 718 S. Adams, NewItems Left Over From Flea Market, Books, Dreamcatchers,Knives, Clothes, Puzzles, Jewelry, Clocks, Home Interiors,Lighters, Sunglasses, Everything Is Half Price!

---------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 27, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., 616 E.Sixth Street, Teen Girls’ Clothing, Misses’ Clothing, Lots ofMiscellaneous

--------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 27, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., 1007Madison, Teen’s, Women’s and Men’s Clothes, Lots of Mis-cellaneous

---------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. to ???, 1503 S.Madison, Chest Freezer, RotoTiller

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Hugoton Elementary School is seeking applicants for the positionof Elementary School Library Aide

This is a full-time position, 7.5 hours per day. Hourly pay is $8.50.District provides single paid health insurance policy. Qualified applicants must be willing to:• Assist students and teachers in the selection of materials, books andresources housed in the library.• Provide students with small group instruction as needed.• Supervise students while they are in the library.• Operate computerized inventory software.Qualifications: 48 hours of college credit or a passing score on the Para-Pro Assessment; Keyboarding and Computer skills; Experience work-ing with children is preferred.

Interested applicants should go to www.usd210.org, use the Employment Opportunities link,

use Application for Employment link, to complete the application process.

For further information, please contact TiffanyBoxum at [email protected] or 544-4376.

Application deadline is May 10. Position will be filled the week of May 17. (2c17)

IMPERIAL SECURITY8 Officers Needed

Officers $9-$11 per hourLead Officers $11-$13 per hour

Call 866-840-2066Ask for Carl

(tfc4)

Sunrise Oilfield Supplythe largest oilfield supplycompany in Kansas, is now Taking Applications

for a Warehouse/Delivery position at its Hugoton, Kansas store to perform the following duties:

•Receive, store and issue materials & other items from warehouseor storage yard• Perform inventory verifications and cycle counts as directed• Operate forklifts and other material handling devices to load &unload materials• Make deliveries in the Hugoton and surrounding areas• Valid driver license with relatively clean motor vehicle report.(Applicants with a drug or alcohol driving offense in the last threeyears will not be considered.)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send your resume to

Sunrise Oilfield Supply, PO Box 446, Hugoton, Ks. 67951(3c17)

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Rabbits For SaleRabbits For SaleFull blood New Zealand

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A record-breaking 507 stu-dents from 13 area highschools registered to partici-pate in Xtreme Challenge con-tests on the campus of SewardCounty Community College/Area Technical School re-cently.

Even with the record num-ber of competitors, ElkhartHigh School continued itsdominance and once againwon the Overall Award. Thatmeant Elkhart earned firstrights to a traveling trophy in-troduced this year to be dis-played in the school earningthe most contest rankingpoints.

“Fourth time’s the charm,”said Elkhart High School stu-dent Marissa Wiggins. “We’vewon four years in a row, andI’m a senior, so that means allfour of my years.”

Xtreme Challenge is in itseighth year at Seward, andhas more than doubled in sizefrom its beginning in 2006when 250 students attendedthe competition.

In overall points this year,Meade High School had thesecond highest number ofoverall points and Rolla HighSchool was third. Other highschools involved in the compe-titions included Liberal, Stan-ton County, Hugoton, GardenCity, Satanta and Sublette,plus Booker, Tx.; Tyrone, Ok.;Turpin, Ok.; and Balko, Ok.

“We would’ve liked to havewon that traveling trophy, butit wasn’t in the cards,” saidRolla sponsor Traci Taylor.Rolla brought 50 students toXtreme Challenge. “That’s allbut 15 of the entire highschool,” Taylor said.

A friendly but intense com-petition has been ongoing be-tween Rolla and Elkhart, asboth have been traditionallystrong contenders for theXtreme Challenge overallaward.

Elkhart sponsor TerriHoutz said she was “a nervouswreck” waiting for the overallwinner to be announced. Dur-ing the awards presentations,

she said she was literally get-ting goosebumps from the an-ticipation and excitement ofhearing her students’ namesannounced as winners in theindividual contests.

Others who may have beenexcited about the conclusionof a successful Xtreme Chal-lenge were the two Seward or-ganizers of the 2013 contest,Kim Thomas, business in-structor, and Mindy Holder,instructor and coordinator ofthe Computer InformationSystems program atSCCC/ATS.

“I’m very pleased – with theturnout, with the participationfrom the students, and withour Seward students, too.They were wonderful,”Thomas said. “We had greathelp today.”

Seward students join in-structors and staff from thecollege to manage the activi-ties and the contests in 16participating college disci-plines. Crusader student jour-nalists recorded many of theactivities of the day and a col-lection of those photos may beseen at Facebook.com/Cru-saderNews.

At the awards assemblyWednesday afternoon, KSCBsports announcer and XtremeChallenge Master of Cere-monies Brock Kappelmannannounced the top three win-ners in each academic area.Seward instructors from eacharea presented the winnerswith prizes and Xtreme Chal-lenge medals made by ma-chine tool students at theTechnical School.• Art: First, Rebeka Warner,Elkhart; second, Zaira Torres,Garden City; third, Emily Tay-lor, Turpin. • English: First, GraceHollingsworth, Elkhart; sec-ond, Dandi Thomas, Elkhart;third, Alexis Clair, Hugoton.• Journalism: First, KenzieThomason, Elkhart; second,Taylor Cameron, Rolla; third,Efren Rivera, Liberal. • Drama: First, MeredithLight, Rolla; second DannahWhite, Elkhart; third, MarshalWitcher, Elkhart. • Music: First, BethanyThompson, Liberal; ClaytonBenson, Liberal, and AshlynSklenar, Elkhart.• Physical education: Topwritten test, Colten Gollier,Meade; top female, AnnaGuerro, Booker; top male,Kyler Telford, Rolla. • Transportation: First, BenWeibe, Hugoton; second, Jor-dan Woodruff, Meade; andthird, Dylan Hanna, Elkhart. • Manufacturing: First,Aaron Seaman, Hugoton; sec-

ond, Jayden Garretson, Sub-lette; third, Grant Sparkman,Elkhart.• Welding: First, BraydonWasson, Rolla; Lelan Delissa,Meade; third, Kash Larabee,Meade.• Agriculture: First, LanceSandoval, Hugoton; TaylorOliver, Garden City; and Cole-man Kirby, Rolla. • Cosmetology: First, KieshaSanchez, Elkhart; second,Keyah Richardson, Elkhart;third, Jentry Strothman,Elkhart.• Criminal justice: ChandlerHuddleston, Rolla; second,Jaron Rusch, Rolla; third,Karly Clinesmith, Rolla.• Business: First, GarretBlehm, Meade; second, Jr.Ramirez, Garden City; third,Parker Titus, Hugoton. • Marketing and management:First, Mackenzie Mosier,Meade; second, Michael Grif-fith, Balko; third, Jalee Mays,Balko. • Computer Information Sys-tems: First, Izzy Barca,Elkhart; second, Monica Reza,Rolla; and third, Obie Telford,Rolla. • Math and science: First,Randy Friesen, Meade; sec-ond, Patrick Weaver, Hugoton;and third, Morgan Olvera,Meade.

SCCC/ATS faculty andstaff who developed and man-aged the Xtreme Challengecompetitions included SusanCopas and Dustin Farmer forart; Janice Northerns for Eng-lish; Anita Reed for journal-ism; Alison Chambers fordrama; Magda Silva, music;Alli Lyon and Liz Nosbisch,physical education; JoeAranki and David Ingle fortransportation; Butch Garstand Steve Mertz, manufactur-ing; Roy Hamey, welding; SamRucker, Teddi Winslow andJames Choate, agriculture;Denice Paden and SheilaScheib, cosmetology; CristyMulanax, criminal justice;Tanya Dowell and LisaKennedy, business; MarciaHatcher and Kim Thomas,marketing management;Mindy Holder, Rusty Tumanand Janice Williams for Com-puter Information Systems;and Luke Dowell and DonHayes, math and science.

This was the first year thatObie Telford of Rolla hasplaced in a challenge. He wonthird place in computer sci-ence. “It was amazing how funthe instructors were. Every-body was having a good time,”Telford said. He looks forwardto next year when he said heis definitely going for a first-place in the Xtreme Challenge.




WELLS FARGO BANK, NAPLAINTIFF

VS.

JIMMY GARVERICKDEFENDANTS

Case No. 13-CV-9Div. No.

K.S.A. 60Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Kansas to: JIMMY D.GARVERICK A/K/A JIMMY GARVER-ICK A/K/A JIMMY DUANE GARVER-ICK; CINDY L. NICHOLSON A/K/ACINDY NICHOLSON A/K/A CINDYLOU NICHOLSON A/K/A CINDY L.BAUER A/K/A CINDY L. SPEAKERA/K/A CINDY L. GARVERICK; JOHNDOE (REAL NAME UNKNOWN);MARY DOE (REAL NAME UNKNOWN)

and the unknown heirs, execu-tors, administrators, devisees,trustees, creditors, and assigns ofsuch of the defendants as may be de-ceased; the unknown spouses of thedefendants; the unknown officers,successors, trustees, creditors andassigns of such defendants as are ex-isting, dissolved or dormant corpora-tions; the unknown guardians andtrustees of such of the defendants asare minors or are in anywise underlegal disability; and all other personswho are or may be concerned:

You are hereby notified that a pe-tition has been filed in the DistrictCourt of Stevens County, Kansas, byWells Fargo Bank, Na for judgment inthe sum of $52,447.50, plus interest,costs and other relief; judgment thatplaintiff's lien is a first lien on the saidreal property and sale of said property

to satisfy the indebtedness, said prop-erty described as follows, to wit:

SURFACE AND SURFACERIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: ATRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THESOUTEAST QUARTER (SE/4) OFSECTION THIRTY-THREE (33),TOWNSHIP THIRTY-TWO (32)SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-SEVEN(37) WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCI-PAL MERIDIAN, STEVENSCOUNTY, KANAS, MORE SPECIF-ICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOL-LOWS: BEGINNING 1,920 FEETNORTH OF THE SOUTHEASTCORNER OF SAID SE/4; THENCENORTH 225 FEET TO A POINTALONG THE EAST BOUNDARYLINE OF SAID QUARTER;THENCE WEST 575 FEET TO APOINT ON A LINE PARALLELWITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARYLINE OF SAID QUARTER;THENCE SOUTH 225 FEET TO APOINT ON A LINE PARALLELWITH THE EAST BOUNDARYLINE OF SAID QUARTER;THENCE EAST 575 FEET ON ALINE PARALLEL WITH THESOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OFSAID QUARTER TO THE POINTOF BEGINNING Commonlyknown as 1633 State Hwy 25,Hugoton, Kansas 67951

and you are hereby required to pleadto said petition in said Court at Hugo-ton, Kansas on or before the 10th dayof June, 2013.

Should you fail therein judgmentand decree will be entered in duecourse upon said petition.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ADEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB-TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE.

SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLCAttorneys for Plaintiff6310 Lamar – Suite 235Overland Park, KS 66202(913)831-3000Fax No. (913)831-3320Our File No. 13-005813/dkb

Program will include topics of interest to royalty, mineral and land owners on water resources used in hydraulic fracturing 3D seismic dataacquisition and analysis; new KCCC land spreading regulations;update on COP2 sequestration in KS; updated economic assessment ofthe Mississippian Play; and current legislative issues affecting Kansasmineral/royalty owners.

Registration 9:00 a.m.; Program 10:00 a.m.Hugoton Middle/High School Auditorium

115 West 11th Street, Hugoton, KansasDetails at swkroa.com or call 620-544-4333

The Public is Invited to Attend.

Notice of Annual Meeting of theSOUTHWEST KANSAS

ROYALTY OWNERSASSOCIATION

Saturday, April 27, 2013



In the Matter of the Estate of DON O.CONCANNON, deceased

No. 13 PR 8

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICETO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a Pe-tition for Probate of Will and Issuanceof Letters Testamentary was filed inthis Court by Sharon L. Concannonand Craig A. Concannon, who areheirs, devisees, and legatees, and theCo-Executors named in the Last Willand Testament of Don O. Concannon,deceased.

You are hereby required to fileyour written defenses to the admis-

sion of the decedent’s will to probateon or before the 10th day of May,2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the DistrictCourt in Hugoton, Stevens County,Kansas, at which time and place thecause will be heard. Should you failtherein, judgment and decree will beentered in due course upon the peti-tion.

All creditors of the above nameddecedent are notified to exhibit theirdemands against the estate withinfour months from the date of the firstpublication of this notice, as providedby law, and if their demands are notthus exhibited, they shall be foreverbarred.

Sharon L. Concannon, PetitionerCraig A. Concannon, Petitioner

Martindell Swearer Shaffer RidenourLLPBox 1028Cimarron, Kansas 67835(620) 855-7051Lawyers for Petitioner

The USDA-NRCS, Stevensand Seward County Conser-vation Districts and K-StateExtension had a Soil HealthField Day for seventh gradestudents at the StevensCounty Fairgrounds April 17.Four educational stationswere set up. They were SoilTunnel Trailer Station byConservation District’s SherriMartin and Carolyn Quillin;Wind/ Water Erosion/ SoilHealth Station (practices thathelp reduce soil erosion) byNRCS Kevin Vaughn; DustBowl Station by NRCS KeriMorris and Kevin Vaughn;and Use of Survey Equipment

for Conservation Practicessuch as Terracing by K-StateExtension Josh Morris, NRCSKeri Morris and KevinVaughn.

The Soil Tunnel Trailer isall self-contained in a 12 footby 8 1/2 foot enclosed trailerfeaturing soils and the inter-action of natural resourcesunderground. The profes-sional design inside, outsideand on top of the trailerbrings the world of soil to life.One side of the trailer edu-cates viewers about the natu-ral history of soil with 3-Dworms, roots and other or-ganisms. Human impacts on

soil, such as toxic waste andseptic system contaminationof the soil are featured on theopposite wall.

The Soil Tunnel Trailer isavailable for use acrossKansas through your localcounty conservation districtto educate youth and adultsabout the relationsihip be-

tween their daily activitiesand the resulting effects onsoil and other natural re-sources. The Soil TunnelTrailer serves as a learningtool and backdrop for a vari-ety of lessons at schools, fielddays, county fairs and be-yond.

Keri Morris talks to the students about the use of survey equip-ment for conservation practices such as terracing.

Sherri Martin talks to the students about the Soil Tunnel Trailerbefore they enter it.

Inside the Soil Tunnel Trailer students examine the huge 3-Dworms, roots and other organisms in the soil.

Seventh grade students examine the inside of the Soil TunnelTrailer at the Stevens County Fairgrounds.

Sherri Martin mans her post in front of the Soil Tunnel Trailerat the Stevens County Fairgounds.

Kevin Vaughn shows the use of survey equipment to seventhgrade students at the Stevens County Fairground.

Xtreme Challenge contest has record-breaking 507 students

Soil Health Field Day is attended by seventh grade students

April 25, 2013

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