January 2, 2014

Volume 127, Number 1

Thursday, January 2, 2014

12 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Remembering the “good ol’ days” of 2013

As difficult as it is to believe, a new year is upon us - but before it gets here, let’s take a walk down Memory Lane and recall all the events from 2013 in our little community.

January marked the end of Gary Baker’s term as Stevens County Commissioner. He was honored with a plaque by fellow commissioners Jim Bell and Dave Bozone. Pat Hall took up Gary’s mantle to start out 2013. New faces were also seen around the City of Hugoton’s offices, as Dean Banker announced plans to retire. Paul Nordyke was selected as the most eligible candidate for the Outside Utilities Supervisor.

Commissioners and community members alike were stunned at the

progress of Kansas Dairy Ingredients’ plant in the January 10 issue of The Hermes. County officers sworn in January 14 included District Attorney Paul Kitzke, Register of Deeds Betty Rosel, Sheriff Ted Heaton, District Magistrate Judge Paula Sosa, Commissioners Dave Bozone and Pat Hall and County Clerk Pam Bensel.

Jayne Littrell retired after 32 years as dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Department.

Judge Kim Schroeder was appointed to the Kansas Court of Appeals

by Governor Sam Brownback in January. The Post Office also announced mail formerly sent to Liberal would be sent to Amarillo, Tx. for sorting.

The Liberal distribution center was closed.

In February, HHS se-

lected Chantile Holt as their winter homecoming queen and Jacob Martin as their king. Wheeler Farms was announced as the winner of the 2012 Kansas Bankers Association Soil and Water Conservation Award. Tony Martin announced his resignation as City Inspector to accept the position of Stevens County Road and Bridge Supervisor.

Matt and Jean Lamatsch were selected for the coveted title of Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners. The couple won at Creative Specialties.

Jimmie Kraisinger took home the prize for longest tailfeather in Stevens County with a 24-inch feather. He also won fourth place in the eightcounty longest tailfeather contest.

Saturday, March 2, Hugoton’s Lady Eagle basketball team was named runners-up in the subState tournament at Pratt.

Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court Judge Kim R. Schroeder was sworn in as a judge of the state Court

of Appeals Friday, March 15. The loss of Don Concannon was felt throughout the entire town when he passed away March 9 in Beloit. Mr. Concannon was a pillar of the community.

HHS senior Alfredo Licon was announced as Mr. HHS during the National Honor Society’s annual pageant. Joshua Grubbs took over as City Inspector, replacing Tony Martin. Discussion at Economic Development meetings and County Commissioner meetings includes much talk about housing issues and Neighborhood Revitalization.

Fifth grade students from Hugoton Elementary entered a writing contest and the prize was funding for a trip to a national park. The kids wrote exceptionally well and earned money to travel to Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico.

HES was the only Kansas school selected.

Several Federation wrestlers headed to State in March, including JD

Robson, Adam Mendoza, Patrick Weaver, Wyatt Angell, Bradan Slemp, Weston Maravilla, Dawson Kerbow, Manny Mendoza, Nicky Mahan, Israel Montoya, Pedro Ordonez, Paden Cornelsen, Marcos Baeza and Michael Mendoza.

Aspiring artists Emma McClure, Hannah McCurry and Genesis Landa won the first annual Hermes Easter coloring contest for their age groups.

Voters took to the polls April 2 and voted for city council and school board members. Hugoton Middle School artist Romano Burger won a National Gold Key award at the Scholastic Art Competition in New York City. He is the first USD 210 student to win such an impressive award.

Hugoton High School FFA members Logan Brecheisen, Trevor Crane, Nic Goode, Austin Mills, Jeff Mueller, Josie Mueller, Karessa Nordyke, Lance Sandoval and Mitchell Shelton earned their State FFA degrees in

April.

Hugoton’s City Councilmen, Stevens County Commissioners and Economic Development members toured the Kansas Dairy Ingredients plant when it was nearly completed in April. Tron Stegman was appointed to take the place of Bob Mason on the city council.

A virtual - and actual controversy centered around the Creation Truth exhibition which took place in Hugoton April 22 - 25. Local and national news stations picked up the story as folks around the state wondered whether it was correct to host the event at a school.

School officials upheld their decision to allow the exhibition to take place in the school auditorium, and it was a resounding success.

Citizens State Bank celebrated their hundredth anniversary with an open house April 18-19, complete with concerts, a free barbecue lunch and birthday cake. JC Cantrell was recognized for his 22 years Continued to page 3

The New Year is here!

Several businesses will have different hours because of the holiday. Following is a list of those hours.

McDonald’s and Subway will close at 8:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve, and be open for regular hours New Year’s Day. Sonic, Pizza Hut and China will be open regular hours throughout the holiday.

Southwest Family Steakhouse will be closed both New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. The Jet and Ranchito Tex Mex will close at 2:00 p.m. December 31 and will be closed January 1.

For a great night out, head over to Antlers in Moscow for DJs and Karaoke, starting at 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. to ring in the new year. They will be closed New Year’s Day. If you’re in Hugoton, Barb’s Den is the place to be New Year’s Eve. The band will start at 9:45 p.m. and they will stay open until 2:00 a.m. They will also be open Wednesday, January 1.

Express Lane and The Store in Moscow will be open regular hours throughout both Tuesday and Wednesday. Rolla’s Corner Stop will close at 9:00 p.m. for New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Years Day. Twisted H Liquor will be open until 10:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will be open January 1.

Country Garden and Creative Specialties will both close at noon December 31. Country Garden will reopen Thursday, January 2 at 9:00 a.m.

Creative Specialties will also open Thursday, and

reported they will open for funerals. Yardmaster will be open regular hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Year’s Day. They’ll reopen Thursday with regular hours.

Janet’s Bridal will be open New Year’s Eve and closed January 1.

The Hugoton Hermes will be closed December 31 and January 1. First National Bank will be open regular hours Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday. Citizens State Bank will close at 1:00 p.m. December 31 and will reopen January 2.

Stevens County Retail Pharmacy and Stevens County Hospital’s Medical Clinic will be open New Year’s Eve, but will close for New Year’s Day. Animal Health Center will be closed from noon December 31 through January 1.

White’s Foodliner will be open regular hours Tuesday and Wednesday.

Alco will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day. Dollar General plans to close at 8:00 p.m. December 31 and will open with regular hours January 1. Showplace Video will be open from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hi-Plains Lumber will close at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen Thursday with regular hours. Lin Goode will be closed New Year’s Day only. American Implement will close at noon December 31 and will be closed January 1.

Bultman’s announced they may close early New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Year’s Day. Bultman Tire and United Wireless will be closed January 1 only. Southwest Kansas Sales will close January 1. NAPA Auto Parts will be closed New Year’s Day. Ghumm’s Auto Center will close at noon December 31 and will reopen Thursday. Riley’s will be closed New Year’s Day. Ag First, State Farm, Jeff Ramsey’s Farm Bureau and Musgrove Insur-

ance will close at 12:00 noon Tuesday, December 31 and will reopen January 2. Tanner Rindels’ Farm Bureau office will be closed both days. Pyramid Agency will be closed New Year’s Day. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed January 12. The City of Hugoton reported they may close early New Year’s Eve, and will be closed New Year’s Day. The City of Moscow will close at 5:00 p.m. December 31 and will be closed January 1. The Stevens County Courthouse will close at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, except for the Treasurer’s office which will close at noon.

All the offices will reopen Friday, January 3 with regular hours.

The Stevens County Library will be closed New Year’s Day only. The Senior Center will host a New Year’s Eve dance beginning at 8:00 p.m. December 31.

They will be closed all of New Year’s Day. See you in 2014!

Happy New Year!!!

Local businesses announce holiday hours

Stevens County Sheriff’s Department put together around 60 Christmas boxes for distribution in Stevens County for families in need! In front are Lila Steers, Vivian Steers and Lisa Steers.

In back, left to right are Corrections Officer Melynn Hale, Deputy Sheldon Shuck, Undersheriff T.J. Steers, Detective Duane Topliss and Sheriff Ted Heaton.

January is National Blood Donor Month Throughout National Blood Donor Month this January, the American Red Cross is celebrating the lifesaving contribution blood and platelet donors make to modern healthcare.

On average, the Red Cross must collect about 15,000 pints of blood every day to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. The Central Plains Blood Services Region is encouraging all eligible blood and platelet donors to make a New Year’s resolution to help save lives by rolling up a sleeve now and throughout the year.

“I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than by taking the time to give blood,” said Cari Merrill, communications program manager, Central Plains Blood Services Region. “This is one resolution that takes little time, about an hour, but has a tremendous impact — helping to save as many as three lives with each dona-

tion.”

It is no coincidence that National Blood Donor Month falls in January. Winter can often be a difficult time for blood donations because of cold and flu season and inclement weather. The Red Cross urges donors of all blood types — especially O negative, A negative and B negative — to schedule an appointment to donate blood.

Each appointment made and kept, and each unit of blood or platelets given, may offer hope to a patient in need.

The Red Cross will be in Hugoton January 8 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church at 1011 Jefferson and in Elkhart January 14 from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Elkhart City Hall at 493 Morton St. For other locations near you, simply call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Start the year off with an easily fulfilled New Year’s resolution and lend a helping arm.

Stevens County Commissioners wrap up 2013 during their last meeting for the year. They had a busy agenda Friday morning, December 27. As The Hermes had an early run date with the printers, the commissioners proceedings will have to be in next week. From left to right are County Counselor Bob Johnson, Commissioners Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and James Bell, and County Clerk Pam Bensel.

The eighth grade Lady Eagles close the basketball season undefeated for the second year in a row. Pictured in the front row are Manager Ashley Huss, Trinity McPhillips, Laney Hoskinson, Ady Gooch, Dallie Hoskinson,

Claire Lewis and Brooklynn Harper. In the back row are Coach Jill Skinner, Britta Beesley, Jaysa Featherston, JoHanna Rawlins, Caitlin Lewis, Felicia Beard and Coach Nick Rodriguez.

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Up in Smoke - Marijuana use rising among American teens Not that it wasn’t prealcohol use by teens – indictable, but the federal gov- Stephen Gray Wallace Director, cluding bouts of heavy or ernment, fueled by new “high risk” drinking – conCenter for Adolescent Monitoring the Future data tinues to decline, as does Research and Education collected by the University of use of most every other illicit Michigan on behalf of the Nadrug, including Vicodin, thalamus, globus pallidus and tional Institute on Drug Abuse abuse of which is half what it striatum. Translation: a decline (NIDA), is reporting a rise in the was ten years ago. in “working memory” vital to illicit use of marijuana among The takeaway? such tasks as solving puzzles, high school students.

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Available Now - Heritage Christian Academy invites you to participate in the Christmas Matching Funds Grant. Contributions from now until January 15, 2014 will be matched 100% up to $40,000. Contributions may be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit at 505 E. First Street in Hugoton.

- Stauth Memorial Museum, 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma, will host a traveling exhibit of World War I posters. The exhibit will be available until January 19, 2014. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 620-8462527 to set up a group tour.

December 20-January 5 - Christmas Break for USD #210 students.

December 23-January 6 - Christmas Break for USD #217 students.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve - New Year’s Eve dance at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, beginning at 8:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. Please bring a snack to share. Coffee, tea and water will be provided. Craig Stevens will play.

January 1 - Happy New Year!

January 2 - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will meet at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Ken Harder of Meade will be speaking.

There will be a free meal, fellowship and worship.

January 4 - Senior Social Soup Supper at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, starting at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a pot of your favorite soup. There will be cards and games after

the meal.

January 6 - Caring Connections Daycare Center and Preschool opens. Call 620-544-2050 or email caringconnectionsllc @gmail.com for more information.

- Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 631 S. Main in Hugoton.

- Stevens County Hospital /Pioneer Manor Board will meet in the Stevens County Hospital Conference Room at 5:30 p.m.

January 8 - Southwest Kansas Irrigation Association annual meeting at the Grant County Civic Center Auditorium in Ulysses. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP by January 3.

- The Red Cross will host a blood drive at St. Helen Catholic Church, 1011 S. Jefferson in Hugoton, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

January 11 - Sew All Day at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. Call 620-544-2283 for more information.

- Adult Senior Prom at the Senior Center starting at 8:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by local 4-H members.

They will provide food and fun! Cottonwood will play.

January 11-12 - Second annual Hays Family Invitational Roping and Bull Dogging at the Hays Family Arena in Bristow, Ok. The event will begin at 1:30

p.m. after lunch. For entries, call Chance Hays for tie down at 620-205-9355 and Renee Hays for breakaway at 918-671-9648. For directions, please call Bart Hays at 918-625-2523 or Dustin Oswalt at 405-207-8147.

- Retirement reception for Barbara Beeks at the Senior

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, December 16, 2013 • Civil Standby; 500 Block of Copperstone; Public Service; Officer Hagman Wednesday, December 18, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 600 Block of Main; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock; 1100 Block of South Washington; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson Thursday, December 19, 2013 • Public Service; 1700 Block of South Main; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock; 600 Block of South Main; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock; 500 Block of South Jackson; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Trespassing; 800 Block of South Jefferson; Spoke to RP; Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist; 300 Block of South Adams; Public Service; Officer Crane Saturday, December 21, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 1000 Block of South Main; Citizen Assist; Officer Hagman • DUI; 500 East Sixth; Subject Arrested; Officer Lamatsch • Non-Injury Accident; 500 East Took Report; Officer Sixth; Lamatsch Sunday, December 22, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 800 Block of South Monroe; Citizen Assist; Officer Hagman • Agency Assist; Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock; 400 Block of South Van Buren; Citizen Assist; Officer Lamatsch

Obituaries Joan Spikes Lifelong Hugoton resident, Joan Belle Spikes passed from this life Saturday, December 21, 2013 at her residence. She was 86.

The daughter of Robert McIlrath and the former Thelma Farmer, she was born January 18, 1927 in Hugoton where she was a lifetime resident.

December 7, 1948 Joan married Warren W. Spikes in Clayton, N.M. Mrs. Spikes was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hugoton.

Survivors include husband Warren Spikes of Hugoton; three sons, Toby Spikes of Steamboat Springs, Co., Kirk Spikes and wife Kay of Olathe and Scott Spikes and wife Teresa of Hugoton; her daughter Ann Spikes of Wichita; three sisters, Margaret LaVon Holt of

KDOT requests comments on STIP amendment The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments regarding the amendment of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) FY 14-17.

The STIP is a project specific publication listing all

The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.

Psalm 41:2, 3

Center, 624 S. Main, Hugoton from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

January 15 - Last day to participate in Heritage Christian Academy’s Christmas Matching Funds Grant. Contributions can be sent to HCA, PO Box 744, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 or visit 505 E. First Street in

Liberal, Retha Holt and husband Charles of Hugoton and Delores Bullard and husband R.C. of Hugoton; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Those preceding Joan in death were her parents and sister Shirley Dillmon.

Graveside services were attended Tuesday morning, December 24, 2013 at the Hugoton Cemetery with Rev. Jo Mead presiding. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established for the Kansas Humane Society and City of Hugoton for Animal Shelter.

Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951.

Hugoton.

January 20 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

January 27 The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce are

KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The list of project(s) being amended to the STIP may be viewed at www.ksdot. org/publications.asp.

The amendment of the STIP requires a public comment period of 14 days, which concludes January 8, 2014. To make comment on this STIP amendment, contact KDOT’s Bureau of Program and Project Management at 785-2962252.

This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Office of Public Affairs, 785296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired - 711).

hosting the annual “Night Out in Topeka” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Capitol Plaza Hotel. The event is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and community leaders. Call you local Chamber office for more information at 544-4305.

Commissioner’s Corner

by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger

There is not a lot of time to think about insurance during the hectic rush of the holidays, but as you begin the New Year, it is a good idea to evaluate your insurance coverage.

We at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) and The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offer these tips and reminders to help with your review.

Homeowners/Renters Insurance This is a great time to update your home inventory and make sure your homeowners or renters policy is current for your needs. If your holiday decorations are still out of storage, take some photos or video of them. Note any antique items and their value so you can talk with your insurance agent to ensure that they are properly covered.

Now that you have opened all your gifts, remember to add them to your home inventory, too. Include as many details as you can and take a photo of each item. Most basic home insurance policies have standard limits for big-ticket items like electronics, art, jewelry or sporting equipment. You may need special coverage, so be sure to call your agent as soon as possible to discuss changes for your policy.

If you are starting a home inventory from scratch, the NAIC's free smartphone app, myHOME Scr.APP.book, takes some of the headache out of the process. Download the app from iTunes or Google Play. Also, on our ksinsurance.org website, you can print a hard copy of our Personal Home Inventory booklet; or, you can call us at 800-432-2484 to request a mailed hard copy.

Auto Insurance Winter can be a challenge for all drivers. Whether you are trying to escape the weather for someplace warmer or just preparing for another drive to work in the snow, there are a few insurance items you should review.

Make sure your coverage is appropriate for your life situation. Liability is the part of the policy that pays for any injury or damage if you cause an accident. If your liability insurance is too low, it is possible that you could be sued for any damages above your liability limits.

Also take a look at your deductibles for comprehensive and collision coverage. This is the amount you will pay if your car is damaged or totaled without fault of another driver. Raising or lowering deductible amounts can affect your premium.

Before hitting the road, make sure you have a copy of your

insurance card and your insurance agent or company's number in the car. It is also a good idea to have a way to record details of an accident if you are in one. The NAIC smartphone application WreckCheck walks you through the process of gathering information following an accident. You can then email your notes directly to your agent. Again, you can download the free app from iTunes or Google Play.

Health Insurance Many families recently went through the open enrollment process for their health insurance at work, through the new online insurance marketplace or through Medicare Open Enrollment. This means you may have new insurance cards and paperwork coming in the mail. It is a good idea to get all this information together before winter illness or accidents happen.

Also, if you are getting insurance through the online marketplace, you have until March 31, 2014, to get covered and avoid paying a penalty.

Make sure to check your medical provider lists to verify that visits to your doctor and any specialists are still covered by your policy, because in-network or preferred provider lists could change from time to time. Also read through your documents and make note of your copays for in-network and outof-network providers so you are not surprised later.

When you're planning a vacation away from home, check with your insurance carrier to identify urgent care centers and hospitals that accept your insurance coverage near your destination and along the way. Be sure to ask your carrier about applicable co-pays and deductibles if care is needed.

More Information If you have questions about your insurance options or about your insurance coverage, call the KID Consumer Assistance Division toll free (in Kansas) at 800-432-2484. If you want to learn more about insurance in general for all life situations, go online to www.InsureU.org, the NAIC’s national Web site.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.facebook.com/kansasinsurancedepartment.

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Year in review Continued from page 1 of employment with the Stevens County Road and Bridge Department.

JC served as Road and Bridge Supervisor for 12 of those years.

Spring got started with a few fun events: Relay for Life hosted a block party at the city park, high school kids enjoyed a night at the prom, and Kansas Sampler Festival was hosted just 30 minutes away in Liberal. Hugoton’s own Gabe Burrows won first in steer wrestling at the Dixie National Rodeo in Jackson, Ms. Hugoton also got its own radio station in April - “Hits 106”.

Ag First was presented with the “Friend of 4-H” award at the annual Businessmen’s Appreciation Dinner.

At the Chamber Banquet, several area businesses were recognized for their contributions. Former Kansas Senate President Steve Morris was presented a plaque at the 2013 event, and many Hugoton residents lauded his accomplishments.

The industrial park east of Hugoton will be named Senator Morris Industrial Park.

Jordan Air and Stevens County Health Care won Business of the Year.

Hugoton High School’s varsity baseball team won the title of Great Western Athletic Conference Champions after their game against Scott City May 2. The boys then went on to be named Regional Runners-Up. Also in May, Stevens County Hospital announced they would provide digital mammograms.

Charlotte Kallenbach won the Super Mom 2013 Sweepstakes at Country Garden.

The Hugoton Airport began the KDOT project to replace the airport’s apron. Hugoton first grader Storm Heger completed his one thousandth book.

Hugoton High School’s Class of 2013 boasted over $70,000 in scholarship money at their commencement ceremony May 18.

Hugoton High School track athletes Nicole Kinser, Jacob Martin, Patrick Weaver, Luis Castro, Ulisses Armendariz and Chase Hittle headed to State track competition in Wichita. At the State meet, Nicole was named State Champion in triple jump and long jump; Patrick won second in the 800 meter and sixth in the 400 meter; Rolla’s Katie Murray took second in the State in high jump and fifth in triple jump; and Moscow’s Rigo Bustillos was State Champion in shotput.

Steve Morris was recognized by the Teacher’s Hall of Fame with a Friend of Education Award for 2013. Luminaria bags lined Main Street May 22, during an event sponsored by the Relay for Life for the hundredth anniversary of the American Cancer Society.

Hugoton’s City Council reached an agreement with Kansas Dairy Ingredients for the new lagoon project. The City, County and KDI will share equally the cost of new pumps and controls for the lift station at the industrial park.

The meaning of small town support was exemplified by the citizens of Moscow - and all of southwest Kansas when hay bales caught fire and the entire community of Moscow was threatened. Fire-

fighters, law enforcement and ordinary citizens donned their helper hats and jumped in to offer food, shelter and support to the Moscow community. There were a few minor injuries and some property loss - to the tune of tens of thousands of hay bales - but no one was seriously hurt, mamed or killed.

The annual fishing derby at Wilburton Ponds went swimmingly this year, as numerous families took advantage of the nice weather to spend some time together fishing. Morgan Robson advanced to Nationals after her first place finish in team roping with Alonso Rivero and a second place in breakaway at the Kansas State Rodeo Finals in Whitewater.

Locals were reminded to keep their valuables, houses and vehicles locked and secure in June after rumors were heard of burglaries.

Hugoton again hosted the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally for the eighteenth year. Approximately 100 riders completed the 160 mile round trip. Former Hugoton resident Ethan Baughman completed the Medical Scientist Training Program from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Despite the ongoing drought, the City Council approved the use of fireworks for July 4 at their June meeting.

Bryce Peterson won Super Dad 2013 at Alco.

Moscow and Rolla celebrated their centennial birthdays with tons of activities during the July 4 holiday.

Concerts, pageants, contests and more were enjoyed by residents and their guests throughout the weekend.

Eagle RV Park won the 2013 Business Appreciation Award for Southwest Kansas, given by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

The 2013 Relay for Life was a great success, owing to the hard work of many individuals and businesses. The organization has raised thousands of dollars in efforts to “give cancer the boot”. Tours of Kansas Dairy Ingredients and MasCow Dairy hosted June 29 were big hits among local residents.

VFW Post 5391 hosted a meeting July 15 to discuss the possibility of joining the post in Liberal, due to declining membership. Sandra Cox took the big prize at the Rotary’s annual duck race during July 4 festivities, netting her $1,000 prize money.

Jacob Martin and Patrick Weaver were selected as Shrine Bowl All-Stars for cross country. They will compete with 58 other runners from around the state before the televised event. Trace Peterson, Chance Ghumm and Takoda Eckert will be playing in the marching band at the Shrine Bowl. Local Hugoton reader, little miss Emily, was the first child to begin the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge at the Stevens County Library, and in July, she was the first child to complete her 1000 books!

Ralph and Norma Stoddard were named the Stevens County Fair King and Queen for 2013. They are both lifelong Stevens County residents. At the July 17 meeting of the commissioners, contracts were signed to sell lots to the Bhakta family to install

a Best Western Plus, and to Carter Thriftway for a new grocery store.

Ruth Van Horn took over the duties of Chamber Executive Director in July. She is married to White’s Foodliner manager Dean Van Horn.

HHS senior Yessenia Reyes won the Sorghum Queen pageant, while Montana Beesley and Magee Gifford were named first and second princesses respectively. Sayra Chavez was selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality.

Hugoton’s Canal Street ran over its “banks” back in August, when several inches of rain drenched the area’s parched soil.

Stevens County’s annual Gas Capital Car & Bike Show and Rod Run took place August 24, and filled the City Park with many jaw-dropping welltuned machines. Jake Brooks of Scott City took the prize for his 1937 Chevrolet Coupe.

Stevens County Economic Development approved the Rural Opportunity Zone, in which newcomers to the county are eligible for tax waivers or student loan forgiveness. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts was in town August 23 to tour the new Abengoa Bioenergy plant. Thursday, September 12, the Stevens County Hospital Radiology Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase their new digital improvements.

The Stevens County Library announced in September their microfilm of Stevens County newspapers is now available online at stevens county.advantage-preserva tion.com. Main Street businesses were visited by the entire first grade from Hugoton Elementary during their Neighborhood Walk September 18.

September 24, the Stevens County Local Emergency Planning Committee met to discuss ideas and strategies regarding their response in case of an emergency.

Stevens County Treasurer Connie Gold retired in October after 27 years of service to the county. She was succeeded by Vanessa Willis.

Hugoton received $250,000 in funding for moderate-income housing and infrastructure.

Hugoton had an excellent fall regarding sports: the high school girls’ cross country team won the GWAC League championship, the HMS seventh grade girls’ cross country team also won League, and the HMS eighth grade football team was undefeated for the 2013 season. The high school cross country team headed to State competition after the boys won first place and the girls won second at Regionals in McPherson. Katy Heger and Issac Castro were chosen as All-State athletes.

Hugoton saw its first snow of the season Friday, October 18. Due to the temporary government shutdown in October, Hugoton High School’s Future Business Leaders of America accepted donations to compensate for WIC short-

ages. The WIC program helps women and their babies and young children obtain healthy food.

Hugoton’s United Methodist Church hosted “Coated in God’s Love” where new and gently used coats and winter clothing were donated to be given to those who may not be able to afford warm clothing.

Patty Bultman was awarded Woman of the Year for 2013 by three Beta Sigma Phi sororities, due to her contributions to the community.

HHS FFA instructor Les McNally was chosen as “Friend of 4-H.” An unprecedented event occurred at Pheasant Heaven’s annual Calf Fry, Pig Roast and Beef Feed November 8. A donor agreed to match $10,000 if that amount could be raised at the dinner. Within ten to fifteen minutes, the goal was met, and Pheasant Heaven gained $20,000!

Two young artists were recognized for their poster making prowess in November: Hugoton Elementary’s Noura Al-Hashmi won the Lions International Peace Poster contest and Megan Robson won Pioneer Electric’s poster contest during Co-op Month.

Project Hope gratefully accepted a donation of $2,814.57 from Hugoton Elementary’s coin drive fundraiser. Students brought in loose change from home.

Jeff Ramsey won the Lions Club Hunters’ Breakfast drawing. He was presented with a Browning pump action shotgun. Amanda Willis won the Chamber’s annual Grocery Grab and took home a whopping $735.78 in groceries from White’s Foodliner.

In November, Abengoa announced they would begin operations soon and warned the community some unusual noises may be heard during their startup period until November 30. Ernie Reyes Jr., movie star, was in town November 16 to sign autographs and wow admirers at the new American Karate Studios.

Karen Schechter was given the Friend of Extension Award for 2013. Up to ten inches of snow covered the ground in parts of Stevens County November 22.

Hugoton United Methodist Church youth gathered in front of their building December 8 to present a living nativity scene, complete with live animals. The Lady Eagles basketball team was named Blue and Red Champions at HHS’s annual basketball tournament. The boys placed second. Warren Spikes was recognized as a graduate at the University of Kansas commencement ceremonies December 14, more than 70 years after leaving campus to serve in the United States military.

So there you have it - the year of 2013 in review.

Through good times and bad, Stevens County and southwest Kansas keep proving rural communities are the place to be!

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By Chad Ingram, Social Security District Manager in Hutchinson RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A COLA Many people ring in the new year with champagne. People who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get to ring it in with a COLA. This year, more than 60 million Americans are receiving a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment “COLA” in their monthly benefit payment.

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Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. For example, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $117,000, up from $113,700. Of the estimated 165 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2014, about ten million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the taxable maximum.

The amount of earnings needed for one credit of Social Security coverage has gone up as well, but all workers can still earn up to four credits in a year.

In 2014, a worker earns a credit after earning $1,200. In 2013, one credit of coverage was $1,160. It takes forty credits to be fully insured for retirement benefits.

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Pioneer Electric representatives, Ranelle Carter, back center and Anita Wendt, front,

present a nice donation check to the Project Hope Board Members, gathered around them.

Pioneer Electric donates $2,500 to Project Hope Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) team donated $2,500 to help provide meals to those in need for the holiday season at Project Hope in Hugoton.

Project Hope was established in 2004, when several people in the community realized the need for food in the area. Currently Project Hope is helping about 145 units, or households, per month. The households might contain an older person, a single parent, larger families or even grandparents trying to raise grandkids on their social security incomes.

There is a wide range of households and each has different needs.

Project Hope is especially busy when school is on break or during the holiday season.

They have about 250 children they help within the 145 households. Over break the kids are out of school and the food requests increase. About 60 percent of the elementary kids are on free or reduced lunches at the school; therefore, when school is out it is the most challenging times to keep up.

Project Hope is managed by a Board of nine members, most of which not only come to the monthly meetings, but work Tuesday or Thursday mornings and during the holiday food giveaway.

“Project Hope has been a very good place to help people and give back. We have been very blessed to see this resource be so well supported,” Board President Debbie Nordling said.

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other creative resources to help Hope,” Nordling said. “Some people bring us money and we buy food from the stores and also the Kansas Food Bank.

Some have had food drives and they bring us boxes and boxes of food supplies. The help comes from all kinds of sources and it does not matter, the need for food seems to be always just a paycheck away.”

CoBank has recently renewed its “Sharing Success” program for 2013, which created a $3 million charitable fund designed to benefit cooperatives and the charitable groups they support throughout rural America. Under “Sharing Success,” CoBank will match contributions by the cooperative’s customers to the nonprofit organizations of their choice on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Pioneer Electric submitted an application for Project Hope and was awarded an additional $2,500.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Dwain Towner at 620-544-2245. Project Hope is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00

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Their employees live, work and raise families in the same communities as members; they have a vested interest in developing communities to be strong and viable for years to come.

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Anita Wendt, Vice President of Energy Services commented, "Over time, the recycled funds can be substantial. That's why this team was developed; we want to find ways to give back to our communities and build better, stronger relationships with our members. As funds allow, the H.U.G.S team will continue to research projects to fund in Pioneer Electric's tencounty service territory."

P lease Adopt Me! Meet Daniel, a great kid who loves being outdoors and doing outdoor activities. He especially loves horseback riding, riding his bike, 4wheelers and motor bikes.

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“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Looking for Red Meat Alternatives In the food industry there is always a new food trend, and currently “alternative” meats are becoming popular on menus across the country. For many in our neck of the woods these new meats are not really new. Venison is a favorite among hunters, and is higher in protein than beef or bison.

Deer are naturally lean animals and there is less cholesterol in venison than in other types of meat. Because venison is very lean and the meat is very dense, shrinkage from cooking is minimal, and smaller portions are needed.

Be careful not to overcook it; it can become tough due to its small amount of fat. Venison meat is becoming so popular nation-wide that some ranchers are starting venison farms. The farm-raised deer and elk don’t have the

“gamey” taste often associated with wild venison.

One of the most common “red meat alternatives” to beef and pork is bison (buffalo) meat. About 7.5 million pounds of meat from approximately 15,000 bison are sold annually in the United States. Research at North Dakota State University has shown that bison is a “nutrient-dense” choice because of its high proportion of protein and other nutrients to its calories, which total only 96 in a three-ounce serving, compared to 162 calories in the same amount of beef top sirloin. There is also the benefit of bison´s low saturatedfat content: 0.7 grams versus 3.9 grams in three ounces of top sirloin. Bison is also lower in dietary cholesterol.

It has the same amount of protein and twice the iron of beef. Organizations such as the American Heart Associa-

tion and Weight Watchers recommend bison meat as a healthful alternative.

Bison meat is thought by many to taste sweeter and richer than beef. Because of its leanness, bison steaks and roasts should be cooked over lower heat for a shorter time than beef, and served no more than medium rare.

Ground bison, however, should be cooked thoroughly, just like hamburger.

Another more exotic red meat gaining popularity is ostrich.

When we lived in South Dakota some friends of ours raised ostrich and invited us over when they were processing one.

A most unique experience! You may wonder how meat from a bird can be red. Like cattle, ostriches spend most of their time standing and walking, and so have mostly “slowtwitch” muscle fibers. These are high in the reddish pro-

tein myoglobin, which stores oxygen for long-term energy.

Chickens and turkeys have more “fast-twitch” muscles for quick burst of energy; these tissues store energy instead in a pale-colored compound called glycogen, making for whiter meat.

Ostrich is lower in calories and saturated fat than a similar cut of beef, and is slightly higher in protein and dietary cholesterol. Like bison meat, it is thought to taste sweeter and richer than beef. It has a tendency to dry out if overcooked, and should be cooked medium to mediumrare. Though not a local product for us, ostrich is now found in gourmet groceries and online.

So, if you plan to start your new year with some interesting flavors and healthful meat alternatives, here are some different choices to try. Happy New Year!

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“Our teams have been working hard throughout the fall to prepare for the upcoming tax season,” IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “The late January opening gives us enough time to get things right with our programming, testing and systems validation. It’s a complex process, and our bottom-line goal is to provide a smooth filing and refund

process for the nation’s taxpayers.”

The government closure meant the IRS had to change the original opening date from January 21 to January 31, 2014. The 2014 date is one day later than the 2013 filing season opening, which started January 30, 2013 following January tax law changes made by Congress January 1 under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The extensive set of ATRA tax changes affected many 2012 tax returns, which led to the late January opening.

The IRS noted that several options are available to help taxpayers prepare for the 2014 tax season and get their refunds as easily as possible. New year-end tax planning information has been added to IRS.gov this week.

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The IRS cautioned it will not process any tax returns before January 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file or Free File with the direct deposit option.

The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS reminds taxpayers anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return. The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on paper.

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Colby’s frantic pace doesn’t faze HHS If you like intense, fast paced games then you would have loved the recent home game played by the Hugoton Eagles and the Colby Eagles.

Both teams got off to a good start with the HHS Eagles leading by two at half time.

Back to business in the third quarter Hugoton kept the lead by only a few points throughout most of the third quarter. The home town Eagles moved their lead to seven points in the last two minutes of the third quarter taking the score to 42 to 35 at the start of the final quarter.

The final quarter was the one in which both teams pulled out all stops and played true basketball. The pace was fast and the shots on target as the two teams battled for that “W”. Hugoton remained fresh and wore their opponents down. When eight minutes had counted down Hugoton won the game, 67 to 53.

Manuel Mendez looks for a pass to a teammate during varsity action Friday.

The first quarter began with Yates Sutton going up against Colby’s Mark Bremenkamp for the jump.

Colby got the ball on the jump and attempted to score.

Hugoton got the ball and after one minute into the game Ross Davis scored a two-point basket and a free throw for the home Eagles.

The game rocked back and forth until the final two minutes of the quarter. Colby had just made a three-point field goal and regained the lead by one. Kellen Watkins put HHS back on top after hitting a basket on a rebound. Reid Davis added another two points before the buzzer giving the Hugoton team a 14 to 11 lead going into the second quarter.

Wade Heger threw the ball in to Manuel Mendez to start the second quarter. Hugoton’s Eagles could not get the ball to drop into the basket and Colby soon took a onepoint lead. Hugoton lost the lead for the next three minutes but regained it when Jeison Rodriguez scored a fast two points from under the basket. The home team kept the momentum up and at half time Hugoton led, 28 to 26.

Hugoton had possession of the ball to start the third quarter and Sutton threw the ball in to Watkins to get the second half under way. Rodriguez added two points in the first ten seconds and added another two points shortly after. Colby brought

Parker Titus is up in the air for a two-point shot during the game against Colby Friday. the score back up to within two before Parker Titus scored one of his two three point baskets of the quarter.

Hugoton continued to score and at the end of the third quarter the Eagles had gained a seven-point lead over Colby.

Once again the home team had possession of the ball to start the fourth quarter and this time Sutton sent the ball in to Logan Frederick. It took a little time to get the team into position but when it all finally came together Watkins took the ball to the hoop and the HHS Eagles extended

their lead by two.

Colby kept the game within nine points before a technical foul allowed Sutton to extend Hugoton’s lead a little farther. Colby continued to foul with hopes a missed shot would give them the opportunity to score. This common tactic didn’t work and the home team continued to rack up points. A final score of 67 to 53 sent the Colby Eagles home defeated and worn down while the Hugoton team went to the locker room with another win added to their record.

Lady Eagles tally another win against Colby

Working his way toward the basket for a shot, Jeison Rodriguez dribbles the ball past a defending Colby player Friday evening.

The Lady Eagles won another battle December 20 when they defeated the Colby Lady Eagles on the Hugoton court. Off to a slow start the Hugoton team narrowly led the visiting girls at the end of the first quarter. Hugoton picked up the pace and by half time was leading by eight points. The home town Lady Eagles didn’t waste any time in the second half pushing their lead well ahead in the last two quarters. By the end of the game the Hugoton girls had taken another win, 52 to

Katy Heger gets ready to pass the ball to a teammate in the varsity game against Colby.

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Ana Pena started the home game by jumping against Colby’s Brooklyn Bange.

Pena bumped the ball to Estefani Armendariz and the game was off. Neither team could hit the basket for the first two and a half minutes of play. Colby scored the first points on a basket then went to the line coming from a foul on Riley Sosa. Colby’s free throw was good and the visiting Lady Eagles were on the board first with three points.

Hugoton soon answered Colby’s three with a two-point basket and a free throw by Amy Scott. The Lady Eagles kept a narrow lead until 59 seconds remained in the quarter. Colby took a onepoint lead after hitting a three-point field goal. In the course of one minute Katy Heger put the team back on top, scoring a fast lay up and then a free throw. The fast paced quarter ended with Hugoton leading by two points.

Colby brought the ball in to start the second quarter but it was the home town Lady Eagles who added the

Amy Scott goes up for the shot during the varsity game Friday.

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Megan Cornelsen sent the ball in to Scott to start the final quarter. Fifteen seconds into the quarter Scott was fouled and went to the line to add another two points for Hugoton. Colby hit three three-point shots through out the quarter but it was the HHS ladies’ defense keeping the Colby girls from scoring under the basket. Pena answered one of the Colby’s three points with a threepoint shot of her own. Hugoton added 13 points by the end of the quarter while allowing 12 by Colby.

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first points of the quarter and also set the tone for the remaining seven and a half minutes of play. Scott scored the first two points of the quarter but was quickly answered by Colby. The visiting Lady Eagles only added seven more points during the quarter while Hugoton added 15 points, including a threepoint shot by Melissa Fabela.

At the half time buzzer Hugoton had a good lead, 27 to 19.

The visiting team brought the ball in to start the third quarter but the game was dominated by the home town Lady Eagles. Pena, Scott and Heger found their marks and dropped the ball through the hoop numerous times, giving the home team a 39 to 25 advantage going into the final quarter.

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Irrigation and Corn Growers meet The fifty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Southwest Kansas Irrigation Association, along with Southwest Kansas Corn Growers Association, will take place Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Ulysses.  Meeting facilitator is slated to be John Jenkinson. From 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. registration and a continental breakfast will be offered. Starting at 9:45 a.m.

Kansas Corn Growers and SWKIA issues will be discussed with Sue Schulte, KCGA Director of Communications. Issues will include the Farm Bill and Ethanol RFS/RVO Call to Action.

A presentation by the Kansas Water Office and the Kansas Department of Agriculture is scheduled for 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. KWO Director Tracy Streeter and Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey will be the speakers. They will discuss Governor Brownback’s call for a 50-year vision for the Ogallala.

From 10:20 to 11:00 a.m. there will be a Kansas Geological Survey with Brownie Wilson, GIS/Support Services Manager.

A demonstration of the groundwater model will be featured, as well as how the model can be used to predict future results from current action. There will be usable lifetime maps and water in storage maps. Brownie will also discuss how a decline in feet relate to water in storage.

From 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. hear the Division of Water Resources with Chief Engineer David Barfield and Appropriation Program Manager Lane Letourneau.

They will be

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From 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District #3 Executive Director Mark Rude will speak about current actions from GMD3. Following will be a discussion about county meetings planned regarding the use of all tools available to address these issues.  At 11:45 a.m., sit in on the Panel Discussion about perspectives on the future of the Ogallala with SWKIA and SWCGA, State of Kansas.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

From 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. the County Breakout Sessions to discuss possible 50 year visions for the Ogallala will take place.

Wrap up and questions will start at 1:45 p.m.

Adjournment will be at 2:00 p.m. There will be a business meeting and further discussions upon adjournment.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for AFC Trust Series 2000-2 Plaintiff, vs.

Nellie Garcia, et al.

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Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on January 23, 2014, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lot Twelve (12), in Block Thirtyseven (37), in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 416 South Monroe Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit

Defendants.

CASE NO. 10CV18 COURT NUMBER: PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County,

Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (42153)

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 26, 2013) 3t

THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

commonly described as 1505 S. Madison St., Hugoton, KS 67951

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association,

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgager, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Plaintiff, vs.

Gene W. Sallee, Cari S. Sallee, Defendant(s).

Case No. 12CV28 Div. No. K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure

Day started slowly, after Steve and Snort were already through two big pastures and into the birth of the hills. Sure was pretty, too, he noticed. Kinda pink and made everything glow.

“Pretty as a pocketful of baby mouses,” he thought, smiling.

The strangeness didn’t take place until they’d started up the mountain toward Steve’s cabin … the one with the turret overlooking the world.

He noticed it wasn’t winter

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And something was different about Snort. Any cowboy can tell his own horse in the pitch dark, just by the way he feels when he walks or trots. And this wasn’t Snort. He reined the horse into the early morning light to look at his head. Why … it’s Jimmy! But that can’t be. Jimmy was his horse in the early days of roping in rodeos. He’d buried Jimmy forty years ago.

But there he was. Steve reached forward to pat Jimmy on the neck and he realized he didn’t have the pains in his back or shoulders any more, either.

Well, he reined Jimmy to a

stop and looked around. They were going up the mountain, but it wasn’t the same mountain with the cabin. It was the mountain behind the home place back in Montana.

And the light came up gradually, and Steve sat and smiled and didn’t know what was happening, and didn’t care. This might be …

No. Of course not.

Then he woke up, groaned, and pulled on his boots. Time for breakfast. But somehow he had to smile, too. You know, that wasn’t a bad deal. Not a bad deal at all.

January 8, 2014 Grant Co. Civic Center Auditorium Ulysses, Ks. Registration 9:00 a.m. Program 9:45 a.m.

Lunch served at 12:30

Santa and his reindeer are ready to greet visitors at the residence of 1017 Harrison.

gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 7.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 0.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 2.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 0.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"Motorists hitting the road for Christmas travel are cringing as gasoline prices have picked up with the best now behind us," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan.

"While prices will advance, I

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 2, 2014) 1t PUBLIC NOTICE The city council meeting of the City of Moscow to be held January 8th, 2014 will be held at 6:00 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

Confirmed Speakers Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey Kansas Water Office Director: Tracy Streeter Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Water Resources Chief Engineer: David Barfield Water Appropriation Program Manager: Lane Letourneau GIS Manager Kansas Geological Survey: Brownie Wilson Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District #3 Executive Dir.: Mark Rude Topics Ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard 2). Kansas Water Office Governor’s 50 year vision request for the Ogallala 3). KDA DWR How a LEMA can work with added flexibilities and local community input in establishing public interest and on administration 4).KGS How the groundwater model can predict future results From current actions 5). GMD3 involvement and actions to address the tools Available to the District

don't expect it to last too long - January and February generally also feature relatively low gasoline prices. And while motorists aren't looking forward to the higher prices, they may take some solace in our expectation that gasoline prices in 2014 should average lower than they will after 2013 is complete. Make no mistake - gas prices will see volatility, and there will be times when motorists will experience "motion sickness" at the pump, but that shouldn't discount that Americans will be able to spend less on a yearly basis in 2014 than they did this year," DeHaan said.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 19, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PLAINTIFF V. SOUTHWEST BANK, N.A., ET AL. DEFENDANTS CASE NO. 12C33 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 26, 2013) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

KANSAS,

STEVENS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLINOR COX, DECEASED No. 13PR02 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court

by Judy Hamlin, executor of the will and estate of Ellinor Cox, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as executor, for payment

of court costs, attorney’s fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent’s will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 17th day of January, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

JUDY HAMLIN Executive-Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333

PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, December 26, 2013) 3t IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT A. DAWSON, Deceased.

be produced from Section One (1), Section Two (2), and Section Three (3), all in Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-eight (38) West, Stevens County, Kansas; and All minerals in and under or that may be produced from Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-seven (37) West, Stevens County, Kansas; be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will.

CASE NO. 2013-PR-39 NOTICE OF HEARING

Ted Heaton Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas

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THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of STEVENS County, Kansas, to me the undersigned Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the main lobby of the STEVENS County Courthouse at Hugoton, Kansas, at 10:00AM on January 17, 2014, the following real estate: LOT THREE (3), BLOCK SEVEN (7), KALLENBACH'S 4TH ADDITION TO

any more. He was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, but not a jacket, and it wasn’t cold. No snow on the ground. But there was snow last night. This was strange, so he reached up to scratch his chin and think about it. It was a skin-scratcher, no doubt about it. But that just made things more mysterious because Steve didn’t touch his gray beard when he scratched.

He had mysteriously become clean shaven.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 2, 2014) 3t

Home Country

Thursday, January 2, 2014

You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of December, 2013, a Petition has been filed in said Court by Harold V. Eason and Diann L. Eason praying for admission of foreign Will to probate and record without administration; and all of decedent's right, title and interest, including but not limited to all royalty, overriding royalty, mineral ownership and life estates, in and to the following described real property situated in Stevens County, Kansas: All minerals in and under or that may

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 17th day of January, 2014, at 9:30 o'clock a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

HAROLD V. EASON AND DIANN L. EASON, Petitioners TAMARA L. DAVIS TAMARA L. DAVIS, P.A. 107 LAYTON ST., SUITE A DODGE CITY, KS 67801 PH. (620) 225-1674 Attorneys for Petitioners

STATE OF KANSAS TO: Southwest Bank, N.A., et al.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the above entitled action, I will, on the 20th day of January, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on said day, at the Stevens County Commissioners Meeting Room in the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 East 6th Street, in the City of Hugoton, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, all of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: Property Description and Persons Having an Interest Therein Total Due as of January 20, 2014 a. Lot One (1), Block Five (5), Townsite of Meadows a/k/a Feterita, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 96.73 b. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Four (4) in Block One (1) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $14,420.26 c. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot One (1) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,164.68 d. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Two (2) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $12,550.34 e. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Three (3) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 13,921.60 f. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Four (4) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,120.73 g. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Five (5) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $13,116.27 h. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of Washington Square Addition Replat to the City of Hugoton,

Stevens County, Kansas. $13,116.26 i. Surface and surface rights only in and to Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block Eighty-five (85), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 9,212.97 j. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot Four (4), in block Ninety-one (91), according to the duly filed and recorded replat of Block 91, City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 8,785.32 k. Surface and surface rights only in and to: North Half (N/2) of Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirtythree (33) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the 6th p.m., Stevens County, Kansas. $ 3,453.53 l. Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Block Fifty-nine (59), in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 3,317.95 m. The surface and surface rights only, including all water rights, in and to the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Thirty-twoT(32) ED South, AC West RETR(36) Range Thirty-six of the 6th p.m. less a ten (10) acre tract more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of the SW/4 32-32-36, thence east on the south line of the quarter a distance of 40 rods, thence north a distance of 40 rods,thence west 40 rods to the west line of the quarter, thence south on the west line of the quarter a distance of 40 rods, to the place of beginning.

Excepting and Reserving unto the grantor, a fifty foot (50’) right of way easement for the installation, replacement and operation of a domestic gas tap pipeline running from the Mobil Jordan #1 well, across the tract conveyed herein to the principal dwelling located on the ten (10) acre tract reserved herein. $ 1,203.25 n. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot One (1) Block Five (5), of the Hugoton Second Industrial Subdivision to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the recorded plat thereof. $ 6,388.20 o. Surface and surface rights only in and to: Lot Sixteen (16), Block Twenty-two (22), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. $ 766.29 The above described real estate is taken as property of the respective defendants designated herein as the owners thereof and is to be sold without appraisement and without right of redemption to satisfy said Order of Sale and the respective liens thereon.

Witness my hand at Hugoton, Kansas this 19th day of December, 2013.

Ted Heaton, Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.A. Robert E. Johnson, II P.O. Box 866 Iola, Kansas 66749 (620) 365-3778 Attorney for Stevens County, Kansas

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Thursday, January 1, 2009 Tumbleweeds have almost taken over southwest Kansas. The high winds have blown the thistles against rural homes, piling them nearly to the roof.

Thursday, January 8, 2004 The city office building on the corner of Fifth and Monroe was purchased by Stevens County for $93,000.

It is speculated the building will be used for the Stevens County Extension Agency.

Thursday, January 6, 1994 Jim Kuharic was honored at the Stevens County Conservation District’s annual meeting for the residue management program on his farm northwest of Hugoton. Warren and Kathy Willis were honored also for their windbreak located on their farm northeast of Hugoton.

Thursday, January 5, 1984 Ilene Johnson, R.N., has been named as Director of Nursing at Pioneer Manor as announced by Manor Administrator Hazel Timken.

Thursday, January 10, 1974 Rogers Funeral Home has been purchased by Phillips Mortuary. Paul Thomas will continue to manage the Roger-Phillips Funeral Home

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Jeffrey would blossom in a family who has a positive male role model for him to look up to!

Jeffrey is a very sweet young man with a great sense of humor. He enjoys telling jokes and teasing others. Jeffrey really likes to stay active. He loves sports; football and basketball are his favorites. Physical education is the class that he likes best in school. He gets along well with his peers and the adults in his life. Jeffrey needs a forever home with a patient, loving and caring family! To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-4575430. Jeffrey’s case number is CH-5483.

HCA Christmas Matching Funds Grant

Contributions to Heritage Christian Academy from now until January 15, 2014 will be matched 100% up to $40, 0 00.

HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

Christian Leadership Our goal is to create success-bound Christian leaders who follow God and influence society with a Christian worldview, character and integrity.

Students will be culturally relevant without compromising Biblical truth and expand God’s kingdom by being bold, fearless leaders and witnesses of Christ. Our students will learn to share and defend their faith with others.

Superior Academics Our school will provide academic excellence, training in critical thinking, and good study habits.

Our students will be fully prepared for their next educational level.

A Scriptural Worldview Our students will be taught God is our sole provider and He created our universe. They will view God as the source of all academic subjects.

A Personal & Sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ Our students will be taught the necessity of being born again in the Spirit of God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Students will be taught that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study, Christian fellowship and prayer.

We will lead our students to become Disciples of Christ and seek His purpose and truth for their lives.

Every student will be encouraged to embrace the Bible as the source of absolute truth and to maintain a biblical worldview rather than a humanistic worldview.

Contributions may be sent to: Heritage Christian Academy PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Or come by and visit us at 505 E 1st Street, Hugoton, KS!

as he has done for the past eight years.

Kevin McCay, Hugoton Secondary School principal, has announced his resignation effective January 31, 1974. Kevin came to Hugoton as a math teacher in 1961. He has served in the Hugoton schools for thirteen years.

Thursday, January 9, 1964 Arlyn Hanquist, manager of the local J.M. McDonalds Co. store, was elected president of the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce by a unanimous vote at a special meeting Friday.

Hanquist succeeds Paul Wolf who has

taken from The History of Stevens County & Its People.

served as president for two years.

Lee Stoops has started Hugoton Aircraft for the purpose of providing charter services, instruction, hangar rentals, crop spraying, fuel and oil. Stoops is presently making final arrangements to take over the official management of the airport facility.

Thursday, January 7, 1954 Twenty boys in Boy Scout Troop 188 participate in a winter camp beginning Friday and ending Sunday at the old U.S. 270 river bridge at the Cimarron. Bernard Nordling and Don Harsh were

in charge of the camp in which the boys lived in four tents and practiced their cooking.

Pvt. Bobby McBride spent the New Year holidays visiting in Hugoton.

Friday, January 6, 1939 Roy Bennett will be sworn in as sheriff taking the place of Earl Kerns. Kerns plans to move to northern Missouri.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.

Jeffrey, age 14

Y ou are invited to participate in an . . .

“I would claim that Christian schooling is not about running or hiding from--rather it is about embracing and pursuing the mind of Christ. It is about pursuing the real understanding of what it means to be salt and light, about transformation by the renewing of the mind. It is about the development of fruitful bearers of the image of Christ in a world gone bland with its salt-less-ness; a world staggering in an abundance of darkness where the light has been all but snuffed out.”

Ken Smitherman, President, Association of Christian School International

J.F. Parsons with his children, Ben, Roy, Ira and Florence, in their 1910 Buick. Photo

Jacob, age seven Jacob is an athletic young boy who enjoys a good game of baseball. He enjoys reading, playing with cars and watching television. While in school Jacob is a fast learner who works hard, and enjoys asking questions. His favorite subject in class is reading. Jacob is a fun, loveable child who can easily bring joy and laughter into a room. Jacob needs a forever family willing to commit to him and advocate for him as needed.

Jacob would be best placed in a home where he is the youngest or only child in the family. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Jacob’s case number is CH-5926.

David Hale, Production Foreman and Wes McSpadden, Production Superintendent, both of XTO Energy of the Hugoton work area, present a $1,000 check to David Eckert and Debbie

Nordling, representing Project Hope. Project Hope is only one of the many worthy local charities XTO donates to.

“Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka” will be January 27 The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce has announced the details for the fifth annual "Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka."

Each year the group comprised of Chamber executives from the Garden City, Dodge City, Grant County, Hugoton, Liberal and Scott City Area Chambers, hosts Kansas State Senators and State Representatives in the capitol city during the legislative session.

The event will take place Monday, January 27, 2014 at The Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event honors statewide legislators and introduces them to Southwest Kansas businesses and community leaders. All 40 State Senators and all 125 State Representatives are invited to the event.

"It's exciting to host an

event where an entire region of the state is working together for the betterment of the region," says Marieta Hauser, President of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. "The better relationship we are able to build as a cohesive region, the more successful our regional legislative delegation will be.

This event is vital in allowing all Kansas state legislators the opportunity to see and hear directly from southwest Kansas community members." Hauser added.

The event is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and all community leaders are invited and encouraged to attend. No reservations are needed.

The Presenting Sponsor for the event is the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau; Gold Spon-

sors are Cox Communications and Western State Bank. Silver Sponsors are AT&T, Black Hills Energy, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and United Wireless.

The Bronze Sponsors are National Beef Packing, J&R Sand Company, Pioneer Electric Cooperative/Southern Pioneer Electric Company, Wheatland Electric Cooperative and Highlands Livestock.

The purpose of The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce is to combine the strengths of the local Chambers of Commerce in Southwest Kansas, to provide a positive impact on growth and development in the region by addressing regional issues, legislative concerns and internal issues within individual Chambers while maintaining the individuality of the local Chambers.

All the bright lights spread Christmas joy at the Tot Graham residence located at 1024 Harrison Street.

Emily earns degree from OC Emily Kim Kurt, a 2010 graduate of Hugoton High School, earned her bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Christian University “OC” December 13.

Kurt graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

She was one of 87 students to receive their undergraduate degrees at OC's winter commencement ceremony.

The graduates came from 16 states and seven countries, and majored in a combined 36 academic disciplines at Oklahoma Christian.

Jim Baird, director of OC's Honors Program, delivered the commencement address.

Oklahoma Christian, recognized as one of the best universities in the western United States by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review, offers undergraduate programs in more than 60 fields of study, an undergraduate Honors Program, and graduate programs in accountancy, business administration, engineering, Christian ministry, divinity and theological studies.

For the last three years, the cost of attendance for OC undergraduate students has stayed the same, making Oklahoma Christian the only university in the state and the only reporting member of

the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities that did not raise its total price. More information is available at www.oc.edu/value.

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Emily Kurt

If you receive your Hermes

by Tuesday, January 31, please join us for the New Year's Eve celebration. We will have a dance and also have games available in the adjoining dining room. We will be giving away door prizes throughout the evening. Please bring a snack to share. Music will be provided by Craig Stevens. All ages are welcome to join us for a fun evening!

The next Senior Social will be a Soup Supper Saturday, January 4, at 6:00 p.m.

Please bring a pot of your favorite soup. We will play cards and games after the meal.

The Adult Senior Prom will be Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 p.m. The 4-H’ers will sponsor this event and will provide the food and fun.

Photos will be taken in front of a farm themed backdrop.

The 4-H youth will also call Bingo in the dining room and

Ty Concannon named to WU honor roll Washburn University has released the names of students who were named to the fall semester President's Honor Roll. Tyler Concannon of Hugoton was one of the students named to the list.

To be named, a student must be enrolled in at least 12 graded semester credit hours and attain a semester grade point average of 4.0.

Submitted by Washburn University.

Jola Taylor resigns from Health Department ing from her position. Jola has been a faithful employee of the Stevens County healthcare system for well over 13

Registered Nurse Jola Taylor has resigned from the Stevens County Health Department where she has been an employee for 13 years. Good luck with your new adventures Jola!

Retirement Reception for

Sunday, January 12 2 - 4 p.m.

Senior Center 624 S. Main, Hugoton

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STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Shila Moore ~

Unfortunately, Christmas decorations will soon be put away for another year. Jolly Santas, smiling snowmen, sparkling lights and nativity scenes will be carefully wrapped and stored away until next Christmas. The Hermes snapped a few more shots before the season was officially over, for your enjoyment. At top, Christy Haar and Travis Coulter display a fun little reindeer with his sleigh, while Doug Martin’s nativity scene, at right, brings to light the reason for the season.

The Stevens County Health Department regrets to inform the community that Jola Taylor, RN will be resign-

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years.

Upon completion of her Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Jola began her career at Southwest Medical Center in the labor and delivery department. From there, Jola came to work at the Pioneer Manor nursing home assuming the position of director of nurses.

In 2000, Jola returned to Stevens County from the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Liberal to work in the home health department of the Stevens County Hospital.

In 2006 when the department separated from the hospital to establish the free standing health department for Stevens County, Jola remained with the health department. Jola provides a number of services to this community including day care surveyor for Stevens and Stanton Counties, Moscow School Nurse, county disease investigation nurse, and WIC nurse. Jola also assists with the vaccination program and provides health screenings for children making referrals when their condition warrants.

Jola has been a valuable employee and the agency will miss her knowledge and skills. The Stevens County Health Department hosted a reception at the new health department Friday, December 27 for Jola.

Submitted by the Stevens County Health Department.

THANKS FOR READING

THE HUGOTON HERMES, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF STEVENS COUNTY

have prizes. The band that night will be Cottonwood.

The reception for Barbara Beeks' retirement will be Sunday, January 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will be at the Senior Center.

Every Friday after lunch we play Bingo. We also have exercising Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. the dining room is open for cards and games. Line dancing will resume January 6 and be every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

The second Saturday of each

month is the "Sew All Day" activity, and at 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday bring your paints, brushes, and canvases to the board room to create your works of art. All events are at the Senior Center located at 624 S. Main.

Please call 544-2283 if you have any questions.

Menu Jan. 2.....................Swiss Steak Jan. 3.Breaded Chicken Breast Jan. 6 ..........................CB Rock Jan. 7...Smothered Pork Chops Jan. 8.............................Brisket Jan. 9....Sweet & Sour Chicken

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing all the best to all the best people we know … our customers!

With appreciation for your kind patronage this past year.

Settlemyer Tree Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding (620) 428-1485

Casey & Beth

IT RUNS ON TWO SPEEDS, BUT YOUR GAS BILLS WILL STAY ON ‘LO!

It’s hard to tell what you’ll find Most gas furnaces have one speed. High. Trane’s XV 80, on the other hand, has a two-stage gas valve and a variable speed blower. Under most conditions it runs at low speed, maintaining a delightfully even level of warmth in your home. At either speed it’s remarkably quiet. And, with over 80% efficiency, extremely economical. Now how can you turn down a furnace like that?

LIN GOODE & COMPANY PLUMBING • ELECTRIC • HEAT & AIR

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Make a resolution to try new and different activities for New Year’s Eve New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come. While adults tend to

look forward to New Year's Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids.

• Invite kids into the kitchen. New Year's Eve festivities often include food, so

DID YOU KNOW? Heterochromia iridum is a condition of the eye in which one iris is a different hue from the other or partially discolored. Heterochromia can occur in different ways, whether there are two distinctly different colors to each eye, with one eye having a "sector" of the iris in a different color from the rest of the iris, or there is a ring around the pupil, called central heterochromia. Heterochromia does not typically cause any vision impairment, but it may be a symptom of some ailments or eye trauma, so it is best to have an eye exam. Some people may be anxious about their dual-colored eyes, but can look to the list of celebrities known to have heterochromia as encouragement that the condition need not impact success in life. Ac-

tors such as Mila Kunis, Jane Seymour, Dan Aykroyd and Christopher Walken have different colored eyes, as do dancer Michael Flatley and hockey player Shawn Horcoff.

Although musician David Bowie is thought to have heterochromia, his eyes appear different colors because one eye actually has a permanently dilated pupil, which was the result of an injury. People are not the only animals to experience heterochromia, which occurs in both dogs and cats as well.

Some cattle and ferrets have also been seen with the condition. Colored contacts can be used to mask heterochromia in individuals who have two different colored irises that are very pronounced.

From Metro Editorial Services.

why not invite youngsters into the kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not be interested in preparing the main course, but let youngsters get involved when baking the night's more delectable treats, like cookies and cakes. Little ones can choose their favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats for guests coming over to join in the festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a New Year's Eve theme.

• Pick funny resolutions out of a hat. New Year's resolutions are a big part of the holiday, and families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write their own funny resolutions.

Keep the resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person's ideas in a hat and then pick them out before the kids go to bed or right after the clock strikes midnight, whichever happens to come first.

• Make a New Year's pinata.

Many people love to watch the ball drop from Time's Square in New York City on New Year's Eve. Celebrants can bring a taste of this beloved tradition into their own homes come New Year's Eve by creating a pinata that looks exactly like the ball in Time's Square. Fill the ball with treats and games for youngsters, who can take chances trying to break the pinata once the clock strikes

midnight or earlier if they aren't likely to still be awake by the time the new year begins.

• Make predictions for the year to come. Another fun and wholesome New Year's Eve activity parents can enjoy with their children is making predictions for the year to come. Ask young sports fans to predict which teams will win championships in their respective leagues while encouraging other youngsters to share their predictions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. Younger kids might not be able to make such specific predictions, so ask them to write down what they hope to see happen in the

new year.

• Ring in the new year under the stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor of spending the final hours of the year under the stars. A New Year's Eve camping trip is a great way for families to bond and spend time together at the end of what is often a hectic time of year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s'mores and hot chocolate around the campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars.

From Metro Editorial Services.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 2, 2014)

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Stevens County Treasurer’s Office will close at 12:00 noon Tuesday, December 31.

Solution to December26, 2013 puzzle

Happy New Year from The Hermes!

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TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED for 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, drug screen and back exam.

Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422

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Now Hiring

PEN CLEANING

Must be able to run heavy equipment.

Benefits include Affordable Health, Dental & Vision.

ESOP Retirement Program

Apply at: Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E Road 21, Ulysses, KS 67880 • (620) 356-1750

Cactus Feeders is now hiring

Management Trainees

8 Officers Needed

Officers - $10-$12/hour Lead Officers - $11-$13/hour

No Experience Needed - We Will Train You! Located IN Hugoton

for locations in Southwest Kansas and the Texas Panhandle. This position is an entry level management position with a career path in cattle feedyard management. Must have a four year degree in Agriculture or 3 years of feedyard experience. Cattle or Ag background is a must. Excellent benefits including retirement, health insurance, vision, dental and year-end bonus.

Send resumes to Andrew.etheredge@cactusfeeders.com

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Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

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NOW HIRING Multiple Positions

Now Hiring: Two very high quality, detail oriented, automotive paint and body technicians and One experienced manager for our auto body shop. Also, One car salesman for our dealership.

(Call for job duties & qualifications) Job Qualifications Include: High School Diploma, Vocational / Technical School Graduate or equivalent Must be punctual and organized Must be able to manage workloads as they increase and meet deadlines for optimal customer service Job Duties Include: Automotive damage analysis Paint matching and correction High quality paint work High quality body repairs and metal work We offer benefits and a VERY competitive pay plan!! – Please call for details!

We are accepting applications in person at our office All interviews will be by appointment

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Located: 531 S. Jackson, Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone: 620-544-7800 Fax: 620-544-7816 (tfc47)

Current Openings at Stevens County Hospital, Medical Clinic and Pioneer Manor Nursing Home • Stevens County Medical Clinic is currently taking applications for a Full-time Receptionist. This position is Monday through Friday 8:005:00 and every third Saturday 9:00-Noon. The successful candidate must have good communication and time management skills. Bilingual preferred, though not required. No clinic experience necessary, training will be provided. We offer an outstanding benefits package and competitive wages.

• Stevens County Hospital is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, 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 reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

• Stevens County Hospital is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas license, be a registered ARRT, and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-rays and CT exams without supervision. If you are interested please contact Diane Porter in Human Resources at 620-544-6141 or send your resume to 1006 S. Jackson, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

• Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Dietary Cook to work at the Hospital. This position is PRN (as needed) with less than 20 hours per week; does include some weekends. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours.

Please contact Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic.

Resumes may be emailed to dporter@svcohosp-pm.org (eot47)

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HELP WANTED PT Truck Drivers No Overnight Trips Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

212 Logistics Trucking is growing and has openings in Liberal and Garden City. Work for a company that believes in providing excellent customer service, taking care of its equipment, and treating you right. PT work is primarily weekends - 1 or more weekends per month, depending on your availability. CDL and 2 years’ experience required, with DOT clearance and acceptable MVR history - no DUIs. Drug screen & background check conducted.

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

848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.

901 S Trindle Ranch, 4 bed/3 bath, fpl, fence, sprinkler, att garage, beautiful oak detailing! Call to see this beauty!!

620-391-3456

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Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor These positions are for all shifts. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, 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 reimbursement to RNs/LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital, 1006 S. Jackson or call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information.

531 S Main Street- Commercial Property Porter Building - 5,886 sf, retail & office space, central H/A. Prime Location! Call to view this property.

603 S. Jefferson St. - Call William Hockett at Landmark Real Estate Center at (620)624-1212.

New conditioned Home is move in ready. Only 2 doors from school!

Big ~ Bold ~ Beautiful! 1410 S. Main

813 S Washington Frame, 4 bed/2 bath, finished basement, nice kitchen w/appliances, att garage, fence. Much more!! Call for your showing!!

SOLD

715 S Adams- 2 bed/2 bath, fpl, 2 living areas, WIC Mst Bed, lots of storage, det garage.

1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1978 Chevy pickup & 1964 GMC pickup.

Call 620-544-7763.

(3c50) --------------FOR SALE: 1999 Ford F-150 4x4 Club Cab Lariat. 43,000 actual miles. Like new. $10,500. 620-544-2285 or 620541-1330. (tfc1) ---------------

Storm Room, Family Room, 2 Fireplaces, Unique Kitchen, 3 Car Garage, 3439 sq. ft. of Beauty!

Entertainers’ Delight! 607 Jessica Lane

SOLD ts er Lo Camp ent R for

210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bd, 3 ba, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!

1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!

104 Sid Avenue Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!

508 S. Van Buren

131 S Madison- 2 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen/dining combo, att garage, 30 x 40 metal bldg, 10 x 12 storage shed, fence, sprinkler, carport. Great neighborhood!!

7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Mondays Assembly of God, 138 S. Main

Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

(park in back lot)

1030 S. Main

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AL-Anon Family Group Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com

1408 S Jefferson St - L vacant lot - KallenSO D bach Fourth Addition

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

www.FaulknerRealEstate.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME FOR SALE IN ELKHART 205 Sid - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom, 1,444 sq.ft. with additional footage upstairs, Sprinkler System, Privacy Fence and Patio in Backyard, Car Port and Storage Shed

620-697-4919

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

Project Hope

Dallas Bressler (owner)

1029 S. Van Buren- New Lower Price!!! 2 bed/1 b. att garage, cen H?A, fpl, fence, shed. Call to see this home!!

2322 Road 7 Ranch Style, 4 bed/2 bath, fpl, cover patio, fence, WIC, outbuildings, 10+/- acres.

Much, much more!! Call to see this property!!

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

Karen Yoder

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201 6th Ave, Rolla

Feature Of The Week

WANTED

Celebrate L i fe

Move In Ready

HOME FOR SALE

711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.

SOLD

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

3 bedroom/2 bath Completely updated home 1900 sq ft living area, plus att.

865 sq ft 2 car garage Fenced yard, nice neighborhood Sprinkler system, covered patio Large lots provide extra parking

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

Please call David Light at 544-9763.

Delivery & stacking available

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)

Eileen Gregg, Broker

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Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

SUPPORT GROUPS

3816 total sq. ft., Basement, Fireplace, 3 Car Garage, Extra Lot, Enclosed Hot Tub Room Prestigious Location - Commercial Building

Call 620-428-1112 or 620-453-2493

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

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

(150p49-12) --------------WANTED: Elegant Exchange by LCL is wanting gently used Prom and Pageant dresses to sell on consignment. Located in Hugoton.

For details email leneve@elegantexchangebylcl.com. Or Facebook at “Elegant Exchange by LCL.” You can also call Lisa LeNeve at 620-541-1029.

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

REAL ESTATE

206 West 5th StreetYour ready for business!!

Beauty Salon w/fixtures...includes hair stations, manicure & pedicure station, tanning beds and more!! Call today!!

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An Encouragement Group

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

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NURSES

FOR SALE: White twin sleigh bed from Ashley Furniture. Mattress and box springs from Denver Mattress included. Like brand new. $450. 620-544-2871. (tfc48) --------------FOR SALE: Livestock equipment: posts, wire, tanks, round bale feeder, truck & trailer, calf cradle, cattle chute, bail mailer. Larry Raney - 620-544-1814. (tfc51) ---------------

CT ONTRA

1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap.

Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished.

Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544(tfc) 2232.

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts

at

Sunflower Plaza

FOR SALE BY OWNER - 705 Van Buren 1400 sq. ft.

Unfinished basement Appliances included

1 Car DriveThru Garage Storage Shed Sprinkler System

,000 $135

Call 620-544-7317 for appointment (4p51)

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

For more information call Dayna Folger at (4c46) 620-492-3698.

Handicap Accessible Apartment

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Appraised at 82K-negotiable

• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available MORE!!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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3 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Approx. 1,248 sq. ft. Lot Size: 9,583 sq. ft.

Built in 1997, 90% remodeled in 2005 NEW 15’x30’ covered patio on south side Security fence, 2 lg storage sheds by Sturdy Build - Serious Offers Only

617 E. Third

620-544-5917 or 620-544-7046 after 5:30 p.m.

Something Nice To Take Home With You...

AND 2 Senior Apartments Also Available

For information, call Plaza Office Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 544-4011 (tfc6) If no answer, leave message

522 S. Main Hugoton We’re sure you’ll look forward to taking the Hugoton Hermes home with you each week. Relax in your favorite chair with your copy and get hours of news, features, sports, editorials, and more. In-depth coverage you just can’t get from the news.

Get your subscription started today. Then start receiving something nice.

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

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BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)

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

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER Customers for Factory Authorized Sales & Service Please call Jeff 800-821-5050 - We also offer Refurbished Kirbys4p52

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

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620-544-1517 FDT ELECTRIC

Frankie Thomas, owner

Have you checked with us?

We just may have that ink cartridge you are looking for!

(620)428-6518

If not we will be glad to order it for you and keep it in stock and on hand for when you need it again. Come in and check out our shelves full of other office supplies.

522 South Main Hugoton, Kansas

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Ph: 620-544-4321 FAX: 620-544-7321

1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) “Give Me A Sign”

Teri’s Signs & Designs

620-541-1077 Owner/Designer

Custom Digital Vinyl

DOT & Designs & Logos for Trucks & Businesses Wall Art for Gifts & Home & More See me on facebook at: terissignsanddesigns

Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

All Firearms at Dealers Cost During December

600 E. 11th

ANDERSON FIREARMS

NEED A FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?

CALL 620-544-3000

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Find us online: hugotonhermesnews.com

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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544-5915 or 544-7776

Handy Haulers

Lawn Mowing/Odd Jobs

Kelly Mace

910 Van Buren 544-4403 or 453-9098 26p12

View these classifieds on our Web site at hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds!

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Rolla and Richfield review 2013

For some, 2013 was the best of years. For others, it was the worst of years.

Winners of Rolla schools’ National Geographic’s Geography Bee winners were Paige Claassen, Maria Kroeker, Aspen Sohm, Oscar Silve and Artemio Villa was named school champion. Kalen Brummett “took the plunge” for Special Olympics in Emporia. Chase Boekhaus qualified to ride in the PRCA Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nv. Jon Schnable was named Coach of the Year for District 8. JD Robson won many awards in wrestling this year, including first place at Pratt.

The Rolla High School basketball homecoming was early in the year, with Kori Hall elected as queen and Dakota Hull as king. Their court included seniors Taylor Cameron, Roy Guerrero, juniors Jessica Johns, Garrett Littlefield, sophomores Tori Simmons, Robbie Munn

and freshman Shaylee Chapman, Chandler Burrows. Senior John Glave escorted flower girl Sahra Kroeker and crown bearer Hunter Burrows.

The scholars’ bowl team once again won the regional title and took second at the State level.

Chandler Burrows won sixth place at the National History Bee while Chandler and Garry Norton were the Small School Champions there. Chandler Huddleston and Katie Murray were the winners of the Pioneer Electric Trips, with Chandler going to Washington, D.C., and Katie going to Colorado Springs.

Josh Eckert was a NOAA Award Winner and third place in Zoology at the science fair, while Kori Hall and Meredith Light were the Biogenesis Honorable Mention.

Preston Burrows and Jacob Eckert received an American Psychology Award, while Deserae Schwindt won the Nature

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TEMPERATURE Call 844

PRIVATE AUCTIONS 472 Acres of Irrigated in Grant County Bid by January 14, 2014 Jerry Stutzman, Broker — 353-9411 Richard Hagerman — 353-9191 Tobias Stutzman — 952-1478

“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”

You can now find The Hermes classifieds ONLINE at

hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds It’s that easy to find great deals in Stevens County!

Garage Sales, For Rent, For Sale, Help Wanted, EVERYTHING in print can be viewed online!

To submit ads: email hermesma@pld.com or call 620-544-4321

Rolla Doctors Office 415 Washington St., Rolla, KS 620-593-4242 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday Dominador Perido, M.D. General Surgery Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday

Steven Samii, MD, MHA Office Hours 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday

Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday

Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday

Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

of Science Award. Teagan Simmons won first place overall in Division II Science Fair. Shane Bowker won third place overall with his engineering project.

Anne Behan became Anne Schnable when she married Jon Schnable. Loren and Marie Sullivan celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Chelsea Gallagher performed her senior recital with Randy and Sandy Bane in attendance. Cheyrl Archuleta said goodbye to her 21 years as head cook for Rolla, while later in the year, Betty Stout said goodbye to her 22 years in the kitchen. Allison Holt, granddaughter of Jim and Mary Behan, was named Airman of the Year. Christy Glave Ryman received the Employee of the Year at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Texas. The Class of 2013 seniors went on a memorable senior cruise to Honduras, Belize and Cozumel.

“Down the Rabbit Hole” was the 2013 Prom theme as the multipurpose room became Wonderland. The Richfield United Methodist Church celebrated 125 years of ministry in April, with a weekend of activities. State Music also brought lots of attention back to Rolla with 1’s received for the Percussion Quartet of Eric Reza, Meredith Light, Chandler Huddleston and Kaleigh Barrett, the Percussion Ensemble which included the entire band, the Mixed Ensemble from the high school choir, the Trombone Quartet of Kori Hall, Panches Maravilla, John Glave and Coleman Kirby, Katie Murray with her tenor saxophone and Sarah Easterwood and Meredith Light with vocal solos. The girls’ sextet of Kaleigh Barrett, Meredith Light, Jessica Johns, Taylor Cameron, Kori Hall, and Katie Murray also brought home a 1.

State Forensics Championships was another area to shine, with Jessica Johns delivering an original oration, ChanHuddleston with dler informative and Obie Telford in prose! Trevor McGuire, Katie Murray, Meredith Light, Kori Hall and Kaleigh Barrett received 1’s at State Forensics. Xtreme Challenge winners at Seward County Community College were Jaron Rusch, Kyler Telford, Monica Reza, Karly Clinesmith, Taylor Cameron, Meredith Light, Obie Telford, Chandler Huddleston, Coleman Kirby and Braydon Wasson. Spring golf also had winners, with Jacob Smith and Chandler Huddleston competing at the state level. Kyler Telford and Katie Murray represented Rolla at the State Track Meet. Meredith Light competed in the Disney Princess half marathon.

Leland Lehnert, Robert Veatch and Ron Reed participated in the Kansas Sampler Festival in Liberal.

Graduation came and with it the classes of 2013 were ready to face the new challenges. Melissa Hull Schulte, Valeria Pando, Jessica Gonzalez, Elizabeth Glave, Jennifer King, Kelsey Light, Dillyn Sprechter, Larry Stillwell and Karessa Schwindt all graduated from their colleges with various degrees.

Melissa Fisher became the wife of Rickey Burrows. Sarah Behan became the wife of Albert Crespo. Noah Bane won swimming honors. Micah Hall took first in barrel racing in Tahlequah, Ok. Chance Hays’ art was featured in a Rodeo de Santa Fe advertisement.

The Once Upon a Time Ball

was the theme for an end of summer school party. Rolla high school football players were auctioned off to raise money for the football team sweatshirts. Sue and Leo Claassen welcomed their first great grandson. The Rolla High School cheerleaders served people at Sonic to earn funds for the cheerleaders. Beulah Light celebrated her ninetyeighth birthday, earning her recognition as Rolla’s oldest citizen.

Rolla celebrated its Centennial with a parade, a wonderful carnival, a talent show, a Logan Mize concert, a fabulous fireworks display, fun run, motorcycle ride and a street dance over the Fourth of July weekend.

Micah Hall finished fourth at a rodeo in Kim, Co. Hannah Dunn and Trey Hall competed at the Little Britches National Rodeo in Colorado. Choyce Hays, granddaughter of Neill and Lila Hays, was the 2013 Level 10 Tumbling National Champion. Eli Hull celebrated his first year with a party in the park.

August brought the Morton County Fair with lots of Richfield, Dermot and Rolla participants. August also meant the beginning of a new school year, with changes all around. Mary Courtney followed her call from God and began her new career as the minister of the Manter United Methodist Church.

Micah Hall was the cover girl for Rodeo News.

Gary and Jean Bane celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Chase Boekhaus attended the Chisholm Trail Classic. Morgan Robson rode in the junior high KHSRA rodeo in Concordia. Ron and Temple Reed celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jessica Johns participated in the Kansas State Fair Quarter Horse Show.

Football homecoming included a new event with the pep rally held on Main Street in Rolla. Senior Jada Maravilla was chosen as the 2013 Football Homecoming Queen and senior Jaron Rusch was chosen as the Football King. The Queen’s court included seniors Danae Sullivan and Kyler Telford, juniors Mallory Hoyt and Colton Clemens, sophomores Kyri Brummett and Chance Toole, freshman Mica Ratzlaff and Ty Dixon, with Jacob Smith escorting flower girl and crown bearer.

Several local 4-H members brought home ribbons from the Kansas State Fair, including Katy Howe, Katie Murray, McKenzy Hanna, Jayden Hanna, Artemio Villa, Deserae Schwindt, Jennifer Easterwood, Cacee Milburn, Jessica Pinkley and Andres Villa.

Wade and Paula Wisdom welcomed a new granddaughter, Faith, while Marcus and Beverly Light welcomed their first granddaughter, Sloane.

Garry Norton and Brianna Smith brought home medals from cross country meets.

Megan Robson won the Pioneer Electric poster contest, also earning her third grade class $100 for a field trip. Samantha Dunn participated in her first rodeo while her cousin, Hannah Dunn, qualified to participate in the finals this next summer.

Barbara Little became a first time grandma to a new granddaughter, while Lois Dunn added three new great grandsons to her family. Mary and Jim Behan and Gardell and Kelly Schnable became proud grandparents again to Emma Payton, new daughter of Jon

Happy New Year!

ROLLA NEWS

By Phoebe Brummett

December 23-January 7 Christmas Break - No School January 11-12 Second Annual Hays Family Invitational Roping and BullDogging at Hays Family Arena in Bristow, Ok., @ 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14 Junior High Girls’ Basketball (V) at Balko @ 4:00 p.m.

Junior High Boys Basketball (V) at Balko @ 5:00 p.m.

High School Girls Basketball (V) at Balko @ 6:30 p.m.

High School Boys Basketball (V) at Balko @ 8:00 p.m.

and Anne.

The High School Scholars’ Bowl team continues to dominate, winning all their matches so far! James Light was recognized for his participation the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. The senior citizens continue to make quilts for Kansas foster children. Ron and Pat DeGarmo added another grandson, Joseph, to their family.

Families gathered for their annual Thanksgiving and

Christmas celebrations. Chance Hays was the featured artist at the Baker Arts Center in Liberal, then going on to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. KMEA Honor Choirs were chosen for both junior high and high school. Sherry Kelling’s piano students performed their annual recitals in the spring and at Christmas.

This is just a quick recollection of the events of 2013. May your 2014 be just as memorable and bright.

Ron and Pat DeGarmo exercise bragging rights over the newest addition to their extended family, grandson Joseph.

Sarah Morgan Taylor follows her dream to the land of fairy tales and magic. She worked as an intern at Disney World Resorts in Florida.

Morgan lands the job of dreams “All of our dreams can come true, if only we have the courage to pursue them.”— Walt Disney.

This past summer, Sarah Morgan Taylor had the incredible opportunity to work as a Professional Intern at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fl. She worked in the Facilities and Operations Services Department as a Manufacturing Intern. She worked in Disney’s Central Shops, which is Disney’s manufacturing facility located behind the Magic Kingdom.

While there, Morgan worked on several different projects.

These projects ranged from developing a better Quality Assurance tracking system, to working on the refurbishment of ride vehicles from many popular attractions such as Space Mountain, Rockin’ Roller Coaster and Dumbo.

Before being hired as a Cast Member, Morgan had never

been to any of the Disney Parks, so this was definitely a dream come true for her. During the three months she was in Florida, she learned so much about engineering, about the entertainment industry, and most importantly, about herself.

“I am very thankful for the incredible opportunity that I was given,” says Morgan.

She is currently in her junior year in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas and she hopes to return to Disney this summer for another internship, and then again after graduation/ graduate school.

Morgan, a 2011 graduate from RHS, is the daughter of Harvey and Traci Taylor of Rolla.

Congratulations, Morgan, for your accomplishment and good luck with the rest of your education!

Jessica Johns sits astride her horse Gin at the American Quarter Horse Association World Show last November. She was only one point away from qualifying for the finals.

Jessica rides in AQHA World Show What’s your dream? If you are Jessica Johns, daughter of Norman and Geralynn Johns of rural Richfield, maybe your dream was to ride in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show in Oklahoma City, Ok., November 1824.

Jessica rode her horse, Gin, in the Ranch Horse Pleasure competition. She was only one point away from being in the finals and placed eighteenth in

the class of 108 people. Jessica’s horse had some problems with pain in her legs and couldn't change leads. Jessica is still very proud to have made it as far as she did.

Last year was the first year the Ranch Horse Pleasure competition was included in the AQHA World Show. Jessica qualified last year as well.

Congratulations Jessica and Gin! You’ve made Morton County proud!