LET’S CELEBRATE THE FOURTH!

           LET’S CELEBRATE THE FOURTH!

Curtis Crawford is the 2021 Super Dad!! Curtis’ name was originally drawn at Citizens State Bank in the first round of drawings. CSB will be presenting Curtis 20 Gas Capital Dollars as their drawing winner. When all the names were put in the pot for the final drawing of Super Dad at The Hermes, Curtis’ name was drawn out. Being Super Dad is entitling Curtis with the 2021 title and a $50 gift certificate good anywhere in Hugoton. It is donated by the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations Curtis!! Other lucky honored dads include Cary Gooch as the lucky winner of a $25 gift card from Equity Bank. Dexter Hittle is the proud owner of a gift packed basket specially created from Sunflower Nutrition. Matt Whitham will be able to enjoy a really great meal served up from the friendly crew at Los Agaves with his $25 gift certificate. Stumpy’s & Co. drew out Cristian Escalera’s name and will be serving him up a fabulous meal when he decides to use his $25 gift card. Sherill Sheldon is the lucky dad that will be getting Acosta’s & Nietos’ $25 gift certificate so he can enjoy a super meal. Bonnie & Clyde Grill and Sports Bar will be awarding A.J. Brechbuhler with a $20 gift certificate and a hat for their super dad. Troy Bolin will be able to pick out something great at Creative Specialties with his $25 gift certificate. Lynnie’s Nest is awarding Jim Murray with a delicious jar of Jan’s Pickles. Gerry Kost can pretty up his yard as he picks from Yardmaster Garden and Gifts’ many choices as he spends his $25 gift certificate. Main Revelation, LLC ‘s lucky dad is Paul Nordyke winning him a $25 gift card he can use to pick out something in their fantastic little shop. Chris Heger is Hugoton Drug’s winning dad garnering him a fun filled gift basket created by the crew. Ismael Sanchez will have a great time picking from all of Flatlanders’ items with his $25 gift certificate. Ghumm’s Auto Center will be attending to Scott Schechter’s vehicle with a free oil change. Scott Ellis will need to visit American Implement and pick from all their great items with his generous $50 gift certificate. Chris Lewis is Bultman Tire Center’s lucky dad winning him a $50 gift certificate which he will for sure be able to put to good use. Tom Wiggins is sure to find something tasty at Slim Pickins. He will be awarded a $25 gift card to use in the store at Moscow. Twisted H Liquor will help their lucky dad, Brent Betsworth find something sure to quench his thirst as he looks to spend his $25 gift certificate. Jordan Schwindt will be able to search through all of the hidden treasures in Mason’s Lost Treasures Resale Store and put his $25 gift certificate to good use. Rex Evans will surely be able to find something great at the Little Gift Shop in the Corner at Stevens County Hospital. They plan to give their lucky dad $20 off any one item that he selects. Stevens County Fitness Center promises Josh Perez a free month membership as their lucky dad. All our local dads are their own family’s super dad even if they didn’t get their name drawn this year. The Hermes appreciates all our Stevens County businesses that generously donated prizes this year for our Super Dad Contest and all of you that entered that special dad or granddad.

Dan Dan The Magic Man

Dan Dan the Magic Man and his sons delighted a crowd on a WINDY day at the Stevens County Library parking lot. He even brought a live dove and rabbit! The Summer Literacy Program is open to book lovers of all ages. Visit: www.stevenscountylibrary.com/summer to register, log pages, or see a calendar of events.

Cimarron River flows after recent rains

The Cimarron River flows at Wilburton after heavy rains fell in the Boise City area. It is so nice to have green pastures and a flowing river. Photo courtesy of Candice Claassen.

The Avenue of Flags for Memorial Day

The Avenue of Flags wave proudly on the road leading into the Hugoton Cemetery.  These flags are put out every year by Veterans of this area along with the help from various citizens

Memorial Day Remembrance

A celebration of our nation’s bravest heroes in honor of their service and sacrifice.

Graduating Class of 2021

The 2021 Hugoton High School graduating class gets together just before graduation to have their picture taken. The graduation ceremony took place in the football field Saturday morning, May 15. Photo courtesy of Kathy Purcell.

Carolyn DeCamp is Super Mom!

Carolyn DeCamp is the lucky winner of the Super Mom contest 2021!! Her name was originally drawn at Tan’alon. Carolyn, in the center, is being awarded the special gift basket from ViLari, to the right, for being their special winner. Kay McDaniels, to the left, is also presenting Carolyn an additional fifty chamber bucks from the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce for being drawn as Super Mom 2021! Congratulation Carolyn!! Enjoy your winnings.

State Choir

These HHS choir students received a 1 SUPERIOR rating at Regional contest with their solos and ensembles and advanced to compete at the State contest, and every one of the solos and ensembles received a 1 SUPERIOR rating at State! Students from top left are Abigail Garcia, Sarahi Valles, Nicole Bustillios, Hailey Maldonaldo, Emily Rojas, Brianna Ordonoz, Abigail Foreman and Jolee Hoffine; second row, Maddie Johnson, Seth Mason, Bryan Montoya, Isaac Martin, Jazen Mauk, Ross Grewell, Griffin Heger and director Renee Beesley; third row, Amanda Farnum, Elena Zhang, Jewels Noland, Katya Wolters, Liliannah Archuleta, Abigail Slocum, Raeleigh Angell and Jessica Martinez; front row, Madison Crawford, Yamile Sanchez, Grace Staats Gibson, Mckenna Hamlin and Danica Amerin. not pictured are Shiloe Goetzinger, Valeria Romo and Mikyn Hamlin. Photo courtesy of Renee Beesley.

The Hugoton FFA Chapter receives the Eddy Koonce Memorial award for being the top Livestock Judging Team in Southwest Kansas this year. The award was presented to the Hugoton team members by the Koonce Family and Payton Walk, the Southwest Kansas Vice President. Pictured are Payton, Shea Robertson, Taylor Nulik, Jacob Bell, Robin Koonce, Tyler Koonce and Carrie Jo Koonce. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.