BSA & Cub Scouts #189 of Hugoton, KS

02/03/2026

12/13/2025

Missing child from Ulysses

Update: she has been found and is now Home safe. Thank you to all who shared.

🚨 MISSING CHILD – PLEASE SHARE 🚨

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing child.

Name: Bella Bardeles
Age: 9 years old
Last Seen: Today at approximately 2:00 PM
Location: Grant County Civic Center Park, Ulysses, Kansas

Description:
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Wearing glasses
• Last seen wearing a black jacket/hoodie and also had a blue hoodie

If you have seen Bella, have any information, or know where she may be, please contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office immediately at:

📞 (620) 356-3500

Time matters. Please share this post to help bring Bella home safely. u t

12/09/2025

The Scouts of Troop 189 and Pack 189 wrapped up their “Hands for Hope” food drive this week, and this community absolutely blew us away.

Because of your generosity, your kindness at the checkout aisle, and your willingness to give even in a tight season… our Scouts delivered a total of:

🥫 1,291 pounds of food

…straight into the hands of Hugoton Project Hope and the families they serve.

That’s 1,291 pounds of meals, relief, dignity, and hope.
And our youth got to see what real community looks like — neighbors helping neighbors, no questions asked.

From the folks who donated a single can, to those who filled entire sacks… from Gene’s and Flatlanders for hosting collection spots… to the volunteers who helped load, haul, and sort…

Thank you.
You didn’t just fill the shelves. You filled hearts.

Our Scouts are proud to serve Hugoton — and even prouder to be part of a town that answers the call every time.

📸 Here are a few snapshots from Troop 189 & Pack 189 as they collected, sorted, hauled, and delivered your donations.
These young people put in the work — and they’re already asking when they get to do it again.

Hugoton, you’re the good this world still runs on. ❤️🦬

12/07/2025

Hugoton Scouts out doing what Scouts do best… learning, laughing, and living the adventure together.

Saturday, December 6 started with a stack of pancakes at the high school for Troops 189 & 189G. Then the troops headed out to the Grasslands for hobo lunches, Leave No Trace skills, and a whole lot of fresh air.

From building fires to sharing stories under an endless sky, both troops spent the day sharpening skills and strengthening friendships. Sometimes the best program is simply getting outside and letting the prairie do its magic.

Proud of these Scouts — the future leaders who know how to care for the land, take care of each other, and still have a blast along the way. 🦬🔥🥞

11/26/2025

Last day come help out.

Hugoton, we need you. 👈

Troop 189 and Pack 189 are teaming up this holiday season to help Hugoton Project Hope restock their shelves for families right here in Stevens County.💪

Project Hope has already provided 1,129 food distributions in the first ten months of 2025. Some families rely on it every month; others just when life blindsides them with illness, job loss, or unexpected expenses. Whatever the reason, our neighbors shouldn’t go hungry.🦹🏻‍♀️

HOW YOU CAN HELP

From Thursday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 26, you can drop off staple food items at the collection bins located at the front of:

• Gene’s Heartland Foods
• Flatlanders Farm and Grocery

Scouts, parents, and leaders will also be out after school and on weekends handing out shopping guides so you know exactly what items are most needed.

Huge thanks to the teams at Gene’s Heartland and Flatlanders for supporting this effort.

Know someone who needs help?
Hugoton Project Hope is open:
• Tues & Thurs: 8:30–11:30 AM
• Wed evenings: 5:30–7:30 PM
at 1042 S. Jackson in Hugoton.
A photo ID and proof of Stevens County address are required.

Questions? Contact Scoutmaster Ted Bansemer: 620-428-2268

Let’s show what a community can do when we all step up.

11/21/2025

Hugoton, we need you. 👈

Troop 189 and Pack 189 are teaming up this holiday season to help Hugoton Project Hope restock their shelves for families right here in Stevens County.💪

Project Hope has already provided 1,129 food distributions in the first ten months of 2025. Some families rely on it every month; others just when life blindsides them with illness, job loss, or unexpected expenses. Whatever the reason, our neighbors shouldn’t go hungry.🦹🏻‍♀️

HOW YOU CAN HELP

From Thursday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 26, you can drop off staple food items at the collection bins located at the front of:

• Gene’s Heartland Foods
• Flatlanders Farm and Grocery

Scouts, parents, and leaders will also be out after school and on weekends handing out shopping guides so you know exactly what items are most needed.

Huge thanks to the teams at Gene’s Heartland and Flatlanders for supporting this effort.

Know someone who needs help?
Hugoton Project Hope is open:
• Tues & Thurs: 8:30–11:30 AM
• Wed evenings: 5:30–7:30 PM
at 1042 S. Jackson in Hugoton.
A photo ID and proof of Stevens County address are required.

Questions? Contact Scoutmaster Ted Bansemer: 620-428-2268

Let’s show what a community can do when we all step up.

11/20/2025

Hey Hugoton! Welcome to our 189 Units page. This page will represent Cub Scout Pack 189, BSA Troop 189 (Boys) BSA Troop 189G (Girls). We look forward to sharing our adventures with our community!