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Welcome Ron Honig as new Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig’s first official working day as Stevens County’s extension agent will be next Monday, January 8.

The county will be gaining an extension agent with plenty of experience in the position - seven years of it, in fact, back in the 1990s.

The agricultural needs of that community were a bit different, as the position was in South Dakota instead of southwest Kansas, but the knowledge gained all those years ago will definitely prove valuable for Ron’s newest post.

Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig

Rowden.

Councilman Jason Teeter was absent.

The council approved the motion for the uncollectible utility accounts in the amount of $4,622,43 to be charged off with every effort made to collect the accounts.

City Clerk Hicks presented a proposed ordinance to reduce electric rates by $.004 per kWh. The motion passed unanimously. The city has now reduced electric rates by one cent per kWh since

2015.

The council passed a motion granting a 3% increase in salaries and wages for city employees and officers, effective January 1, 2018.

City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks presented offical notice of his retirement, effective February 1, 2018.

The meeting adjourned. Their next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

No fatal crashes over Christmas, reports KHP The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m.

Friday, December 22, through 11:59 p.m.

Monday, December 25.

where he worked as a farm laborer, a Vo-Ag teacher in Elkhart, at the Dermot branch of the Elkhart Coop and, most recently, for 11 years as an agronomist with Seaman Crop Consulting.

All that experience will serve Ron well in his new position. Responsibilities of a county extension agent include serving as a sort of liaison for the community’s 4-H programs; supporting the leaders, attending meetings and offering valuable information. Ron is also available as an agron-

omy consultant to community members. He said he’ll work with program development committees to ensure the community’s needs are met.

With Nancy serving as the county’s Family and Consumer Science agent and Ron’s new job as the Extension Agent, he said, “We’ll probably spend a lot of evenings at the office!”

An open house to welcome Ron is planned for Monday, January 15 at the Extension Office on Fifth Street.

Kansas Bank Corporation to merge with Equity

Tom Hicks tenders resignation The Hugoton City Council met December 26, 2017 for their end of the year meeting. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and Councilmen Dean Banker, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Frankie Thomas. Others present were Assistant Cty Clerk Carrie Baeza, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Chief of Police Courtney Leslie, and Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary

Ron is married to FACS agent Nancy Honig. They both attended Kansas State University, where Ron graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture Education. After a couple of years at the weekly newspaper in Wamego selling ads and writing articles, Ron was blessed with the opportunity to use his degree and serve as a college’s extension agent in Hanson County, S.D. in 1990. In 1997, he followed Nancy to her new job as Stevens County FACS agent on the plains of southwest Kansas,

The Kansas Highway Patrol did not work any fatal crashes over the holiday weekend.

Information in the table is compared to data from both 2015 and 2016 for the same reporting period.

Enforcement Data DUI Arrests Speed Citations Speed Warnings Safety Belt - Adult Citations Safety Belt - Adult Warnings Safety Belt - Teen Citations Safety Belt - Teen Warnings Child Restraint - Citations Motorist Assists

2015 7 550 479 58 5 1 0 9 731

2016 14 646 621 48 7 1 0 12 771

2017 11 627 599 48 10 1 0 10 690

Crash Data Fatal DUI Related Crashes DUI Related Fatalities Non-DUI Related Fatal Crashes Non-DUI Related Fatalities

2015 0 0 0 0

2016 0 0 1 1

2017 0 0 0 0

Equity Bancates four bank shares, Inc., parlocations in Libent company of eral and one in Equity Bank, Hugoton. The announced five bank locaDecember 18, it tions will comhas entered into prise Equity’s definitive southwest merger agreeKansas market ments with upon closing.

Kansas Bank Equity will operCorporation ate 23 bank “KBC”, parent offices in Kansas company of First Hugoton’s First National Bank branch was established in after the KBC 1996. They opened their current location of 502 S. JackNational Bank of merger. son in May 2001.

L i b e r a l / “We’re proud to Hugoton “FNB” in Liberal is key for our expanding find a partner that will and Adams Dairy Banc- western Kansas footprint continue dedicated, highshares, Inc. “Adams”, par- and represents the addi- level service to our coment company of Adams tion of the market leader in munities of Liberal, Dairy Bank, in Blue southwest Kansas,” said Hugoton and our southSprings, Mo. Equity in- Brad Elliott, Chairman and west Kansas region. For tends to close the mergers CEO of Equity. “In the more than 100 years, First simultaneously in the competitive Kansas City National Bank of market, Adams Dairy Liberal/Hugoton has been second quarter of 2018.

After the KBC and matches up extremely well committed to the needs of Adams mergers, Equity with our commercial phi- our southwest Kansas cuswill have completed 17 losophy, and represents tomers, and we’re eager to successful business com- our continued dedication continue delivering finanentrepreneurship. cial solutions and local binations in 16 years, and to seven since the Company’s Together, the mergers indi- decision-making that our initial public offering in cate our continued com- customers trust,” said Ms. mitment to our strategy of Tina Call, President and November 2015.

“We’ve been fortunate entering stable, core CEO of FNB. To read the entire Equity to work with strong com- deposit markets and conBancshares news release, visit tinuing to strengthen our munity banks in our four investor.equitybank.com/new metropolitan presence.” states to deliver an outThe KBC merger allows s - re l e a s e s / n ew s - re l e a s e standing banking experidetails/equity-bancsharesence to customers in Equity to add southwest inc-expands-metro-anddiverse markets. The addi- Kansas as a new region in kansas-presence-will# tion of First National Bank its home state. KBC oper-

Hart tapped by Down Under Sports Down Under Sports is pleased to announce Alexandra Hart from Rolla High School has been invited to represent Kansas on the 2018 Volleyball Team. Alexandra will depart for Queensland, Australia Monday, July 16, 2018 to compete down under for individual honors and a team championship title.

Each participant must

raise money to cover the cost of the ten day Australia Tournament Package. Fundraising is an important step to achieve the goal of competing on the international stage.

Alexandra is the daughter of Robert and Dawn Hart and is a sophomore at Rolla High School this year.

Congratulations Alexandra!

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Moscow.....................................................5 Rolla ............................................................6

Looking Back ..........................................7 Farm............................................................8 Classifieds............................................8-9

Alexandra Hart Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff

OBITUARIES INSIDE Terry Boese Billy “Bill” Bressler Elmer “Toby” Hale

Dorothy Hawkins Steven Parman Almeta Thompson

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Almeta Thompson Friends and family came together over the weekend to remember and honor Almeta Grace Thompson.

Almeta passed from this life Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City at the age of 98.

The daughter of John Robert and Lillie Myrtle Greenwood Ertz, she was born December 18, 1919 in Stevens County.

Almeta and John McCall were married in 1939. John preceded her in death in 1948.

Almeta and Robert “Bob” Thompson were married April 5, 1951 in Hugoton.

They made their home in Hugoton. He preceded her in death November 25, 1993.

Mrs. Thompson was a member of the First Christian Church in Hugoton.

Almeta loved her family, and spending time baking with her grandchildren. Her hobbies included painting,

ceramics, crocheting, quilting and music. She played the wash tub drum and was a founding member of the Glow Worm band and the last surviving member.

Survivors include her two sons, Phillip Thompson and wife Jo of Hugoton and David Thompson and wife Dr. Susan of Clay Center; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Almeta was preceded in death by her parents; three infant sons; granddaughter Tera Thompson; great grandson Ricky Lee Tharp Jr.; five brothers, Harry, John, Marvin, Victor and Virgil; and five sisters, Thelma, Ruby, Jessie, Alice and Rosie.

Funeral services were attended Saturday, December 30 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

Terry Boese Oklahoma resident Terry V. Boese, 66, of Turpin, Ok. passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center of Liberal.

He was born March 5, 1951 to Henry and Thelma Dirks Boese in Liberal.

April 6, 2002 he married Regina Johnson-Strother at the Turpin Mennonite Church.

Terry was a graduate of Turpin High School Class of 1969. His passion was to work as a farmer, which he did for many years in Beaver County. Terry later went to work for the Beaver County Road and Bridge Department - Turpin District - in 2003 - retiring in 2009. He was a patriotic man who enjoyed watching sports, gardening, tinkering, the outdoors, hunting, and visiting with his long time friends. He was a member of NRA and the Turpin Mennonite Church.

Survivors include his caring wife Regina of Turpin; daughter Tobi Boese-Morris of Norman, Ok.; son Christopher Boese of Oklahoma City, Ok.; grandson David Morris, Jr.; sister Nancy Davis of Turpin; nephew Jonathan Davis of Oklahoma City; and niece Jessica Stewart of Kingfisher, Ok. Terry was preceded in

death by his parents.

There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorial services are planned for 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 13 at the Turpin Mennonite Church with a light luncheon to follow.

Friends may send condolences and tributes to the family through Terry's page at www.millermortuary.net.

OBITUARIES Billy “Bill” Bressler Word has been received of the death of Billy Gene “Bill” Bressler, 88, of rural Guymon.

Ok. Bill passed away Saturday evening, December 24, 2017 at the Heritage Community Manor.

The son of Roscoe Sherman Bressler and the former Hazel Lee Showers, he was born June 12, 1929 in Rolla. Bill’s mother passed away when he was 10 years old.

Bill attended all 12 grades of school in Rolla, graduating with the Class of 1948. He was an excellent athlete and played basketball and baseball.

January 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Veda Lou Dibble in Clayton, N.M. Bill was drafted into the United States Army in February of 1951. After a year of training, Bill was assigned to the First Cavalry Tank Division as a Communication Officer, and served one more year.

Bill and Veda were blessed with four great sons, Kelly, Brad, Mike and Tony. Tony passed away in 2003. Bill and Veda’s first home was in Rolla.

In 1964 they bought 20 acres from Veda’s folks which was located north of Guymon.

They built their home on the land where Bill lived the rest of his life.

Mr. Bressler had many interests and kept busy his entire life learning new skills and developing new hobbies.

He was a barber, a farmer and rancher, a breeder and trainer of all kinds of animals, an inventor, a builder and a grower of beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables. Bill never saw a bird or animal he didn’t

like.

Bill was preceded in death by his son Tony; three sisters; one brother; his parents; his grandparents; and many Bressler relatives.

He is survived by his wife Veda; three sons, Kelly (Glo) Bressler, Brad Bressler and Mike Bressler; seven grandchildren, K.D. Bressler, Jessica Peoples, Brandon Bressler, Aron Bressler, Justin Bressler, Derrick Bressler and Rusty Bressler; and his 11 great grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted Saturday, December 30 at the Straight Christian Church with Rev. Tim Brittain officiating.

Services were under the care of the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon.

The Bressler family suggests that memorials in Bill’s name be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo, Tx. Memorials will be accepted at the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 1112, Guymon, Ok. 73942.

Friends may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunch roberts.com.

Dorothy Hawkins The death of Dorothy Marie Hawkins is being mourned. Dorothy, 97, passed from this life Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

The daughter of Everett Burns and the former Annie Taylor, she was born December 25, 1920 in Rogers, Ar. Dorothy and Paskel were married May 26, 1941. He preceded her in death February 19, 1998. In 2000, she married Fay Hawkins, and he preceded her in death 2006.

Mrs. Hawkins was a member of Assembly of God of Hugoton.

A homemaker, Dorothy also cleaned houses and helped sick people. She loved and enjoyed being with

her family. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing, growing houseplants, cactus, traveling, camping and fishing. She had collections of dolls, glassware, rocks, buttons and frogs. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and word searches.

Dorothy is survived by son Phil Hawkins and wife Cheri of Hugoton; daughter Joyce Cox of Hugoton; her brother

Insight

Lonnie Burns of Woodward, Ok.; two sisters, Irma Jones of Siloam Springs, Ar., and Audrey Collar of Bullhead City, Az.; her seven grandchildren; 19 great grand children; 20 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents; son Rick Hawkins; infant son Carl James Hawkins; three brothers; three sisters; a grandson; and a great grandson.

Funeral services were attended Saturday, December 30 at the Assembly of God Church in Hugoton.

Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery.

Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home in Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Grassroots journalism People in Kansas, and across this country, depend on strong community journalism to keep them informed and connected to one another. In spite of all the inroads with social media, many of the folks who live in rural communities across Kansas still rely on home-town newspapers like the Hoxie Sentinel where I grew up.

Just like the local grocery, school or courthouse, inhabitants of rural Kansas consider their community newspaper vital. Some even believe if they lose their paper, they could lose their entire town.

While in northwestern Kansas a couple weeks ago a long-time cattleman told me he’d be lost without his weekly paper. He told me, “Just like my livestock, we need to nurture this process. Folks gotta’ support their local paper just like they have to support other businesses up and down Main Street.”

Community newspapers report the “real news.” What’s really happening in a small town or village. You remember, the local news – the births, deaths, weddings, city council meet-

ings, high school events, sporting events – they cover it all.

As a youngster growing up in Sheridan County I could catch up on all the events going on in all the small villages in my county including Seguin, Selden, Studley and Tasco.

While these communities were too small to publish their own newspaper, stringers (usually a volunteer with a flair for writing within the community) submitted this local news to the Sentinel each week.

Each community column provided the latest on vital dinner parties, who visited whom and the weekly rainfall reports.

Our little town news could be found under the heading “Seguin Items.”

Vona Lee Dempewolf penned this weekly update and this crack reporter kept everyone in the know. Many of her sources went unnamed and some of this news was gathered by listening in on the party line.

That’s when six or seven families shared the same telephone line. If two people were having a conversation and a third party lifted the phone receiver, he/she could listen in on the

conversation.

Now that’s another story.

But back to local newspapers that remain the voice of rural communities. Without them, that independent voice is gone. In the case of political reporting, rural Kansas newspapers reveal the person running in a campaign.

Readers come to know who that person really is. Not just what he or she says they are.

Today’s volunteer organizations should make it a point to visit with the local newspapers in their region. Cultivating firstname relationships with reporters, editors and publishers is vital to getting the word out on what your organization is doing. It’s all part of the process of community. Letting people know what you’re all about.

The local media is vital for businessmen, farmers, ranchers anyone who is engaged in business. This important communications link is important for everyone in and around each community.

While much of today’s big city and national media have a less-than-stellar reputation, it’s

different in small towns. In small towns people know their reporters and editors. One of the best ways for anyone in public life to connect with constituents is through community newspapers.

Coverage is different too.

Community papers report the facts. Sometimes the large metropolitan papers miss the point and end up talking about themselves. They make the news – they become the news.

Today, avenues for delivering news continue to expand.

Social media continues to explode, especially among the younger crowd. Still, approximately 150 million people in the United States read a newspaper – in print or online – on a weekly basis. More than 45 million read a paper daily.

Although there is no doubt print newspaper readership is slowly declining, reports about the pending death of the newspaper industry are exaggerated.

Given the fragmentation of media choices, printed newspapers are holding onto their audiences. And nowhere is this truer than in rural states like Kansas.

Elmer “Toby” Hale The death of Elmer Wayne "Toby" Hale of Liberal has been learned. Mr. Hale passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center at the age of 85.

Born December 28, 1931 at Hardesty, Ok., he was the son of Paul and Emma Ford Hale November 18, 1955 Elmer married Daryl Zeigler at the First United Methodist Church in Liberal.

Toby Grew up in the Oklahoma Panhandle then moved to Liberal where he graduated from Liberal High School, Class of 1952. After high school Toby went into the service with the United States Army during the Korean War. After he returned home from Korea he moved to Wichita.

He obtained his Bachelors Degree from OPSU then went on to obtain three Master's Degrees.

Mr. Hale had many notable achievements throughout his career as an educator including- assisting with the development of South Junior High, from which he also served as a Counselor from 1969-1973; Counselor for the Liberal Area Vocational School from 19731993; Director of the Liberal Area Vocational School from 1993 until his retirement in 1997; and also served as a Seward County Commissioner.

Toby enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing and singing in the church choir.

He was a member of the

Teacher's Union, Liberal Trail Riders and the First United Methodist Church of Liberal.

Toby is survived by his loving wife Daryl; two sons, Michael Hale and wife Kathy of Liberal and Pat Hale of Liberal; grandson Justin Hale; nine great grandchildren Kyler Hale, Allison Hale, Emily Polk, Helana Combs, Connor Combs, Harper Combs, Jordan Polk, Carter Polk and Madelyn Combs; and sister Reida Houtz of Elkhart.

Those preceding him in death were his parents; granddaughter Miranda Hale; two brothers, Paul Gene Hale and Roy Hale; and sister Myrna Witzki.

Funeral services were attended Thursday, December 28 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Anglemyer officiating.

Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church at 116 West Third, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Steven Parman Death has claimed the life of Steven Duane Parman. Mr. Parman, 65, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson.

Born September 16, 1952 at Ft. Riley during the Korean War, Steve was the first of Harold Duane Parman and Dorothy Coffland Parman’s three children. He grew up in the farming community of Fairview in Brown County.

Steve began high school in Hiawatha, transferring to Topeka West when the family moved to Topeka. After graduating in 1970, he studied philosophy at Emporia State University, where he met Allyson Ann Davis in a philosophy of history class. The two were married May 28, 1973 at the farm of Ann’s parents Rudy and Meryl Davis near Rock.

After their marriage, Steve moved to Johnson to join Ann who was teaching at Stanton County High School. Steve’s brother David followed Steve to Johnson, and the two formed Parman Brothers, Ltd in 1976. Although they initially engaged in residential construction, the two also designed and built fine furniture. A chance meeting at Art in the Park in Garden City sparked their interest in designing and crafting wood kaleidoscopes, and for many years, kaleidoscopes became the main focus of Parman Brothers. Their scopes were sold in gift shops throughout the United States as well as Japan, Scotland and Mexico.

In the late 1990s, after the kaleidoscope market declined, the brothers shifted to the fabrication and installation of countertops. Steve purchased the business from David in 2008 and continued to provide granite, quartz and solid surface tops to contractors and homeowners in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

Steve’s enterprising spirit often led him to tackle unusual projects of his own devising. He grew gloxinias under lights and shipped them to area florists. With the help of David and Diego Montoya, he built a Santa Fe-style home for Ann using rammed earth technology. The project took six years and was completed in 1998. In 2006 and continuing through 2014, Chef Steve collaborated with Diane Floyd on a series of Saturday evening dinners at

The Old Store in Johnson.

Each three-course meal featured Chef Steve’s famous breads, accompanying entrees and desserts not found on most menus in southwest Kansas.

An avid fan of jazz, Steve became enamored with Joan Chamorro's Sant Andreu Jazz Band after a serendipitous discovery of the Catalan school for young musicians on YouTube. In 2015, he and Ann traveled to Barcelona to meet and hear the musicians, and he loved sharing their experience. Steve was also a performance kite enthusiast, and with his dad, launched a stack of 15 kites on one of their ventures.

As the President of the Stanton County Area Concert Association, Steve combined his interests in food and music by hosting the performers in his home for his signature sweet potato pizza.

In August 2016, Steve was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Despite the challenges of both the disease and its treatment, Steve found unexpected joy in his encounters with the people of the medical community.

Steve is survived by his wife Ann of Johnson; parents Harold and Dorothy Parman of Topeka; his brother David Parman; sister Linda Parman; sisters-in-law Nancy Witte and Elvira Davis; brother-in-law Grant Miller; nephew Luke Miller; nieces Carli and Tolli; his aunt Mary Winsor; and uncles Jim Tomlonson and Bob Coffland and wife Patti.

A memorial service is planned for 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 8 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Johnson City.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Stanton County Hospital, the Stanton County Area Concert Association, or the Stanton County Scholarship Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 715, Johnson City, Ks 67855.

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By Alisha Owens, Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Happy New Year from the an idea for the show, call the The Chamber’s Annual chasing Chamber Gift CerHugoton Area Chamber of Chamber today!

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Join us in kicking off the uled for Saturday, March 24, money is staying in our local There is still time to turn New Year with January’s 2018, and you definitely economy making our local in your receipts for the Chamber Luncheon Tues- don’t want to miss it! Enter- businesses strong. Stop by #SHOPSMALL campaign day, January 16 at 12:00 noon tainment will be provided by the Chamber Office and purand get entered in the “Shop in the Coffee Shop of Pioneer the Depot Theater out of chase a Chamber Gift CertifiSmall Chamber Bucks” Manor. Oklahoma Smoke Dodge City, catering pro- cate. These certificates can drawings that will take place will be providing the meal vided by Leslee Hoggatt and be written for any amount Monday, January 15! We will and John Stuff with the Nancy Honig, and we will and are redeemable at any be drawing three lucky win- Depot Theater Group will be need your help in honoring Stevens County business.

A note to Stevens County ners to receive Chamber our speaker talking about our Distinguished Service Bucks to be spent at any the entertainment for the Award recipients! Stop by the business owners: The Chamber Stevens County business, 2018 Chamber Banquet! Be- Chamber office today and issues gift certificates all year to and you can enter for a lieve me; you won’t want to pick up a nomination form, residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens chance just for spending miss it! Between the Murder or log on to stevenscounty County, we are hoping you will your money local. Shop at Mystery and this year’s Dis- ks.com to access the online accept these from your custen different local businesses tinguished Service Awards, it form today! tomers. As the owner of the busibetween November 25 and is sure to be a great time! ReDo you want to add some- ness, you simply bring the gift December 31, spend at least member to RSVP by Mon- thing to the Stevens County certificate into the Chamber of$10, keep your receipts and day, January 15!

Calendar of Events? If there fice and we write you a check turn them in at the Chamber The Chamber’s Annual is an event you would like to that you can put in your daily office by Friday, January 12 Meeting is scheduled for see featured on our Web site, deposit. If you want to make for your entry.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 please make sure to contact sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office.

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Elodie and Jack have experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library.

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What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

January 8 - Stevens Co. Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the SCH Community Room.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in

the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

January 9 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

January 12 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

CIRCLE TIME Circle Time will resume Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30. Contact Stacey at the library for details and to register.

ART EXHIBITION The Stevens County Library annual Local Artists’ Exhibition will begin Thursday, February 1. If you or someone you know creates unique art works, this exhibit is for you! We would be pleased to showcase area artists of all ages who create using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, mixed media, clay, metal, wood, collage, or something truly unique like plastic spoons or twist ties. Register your creations online or at the library after January 1.

Thanks for 10 great years!

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 marked the 10th anniversary of business for Owens Welding & Custom Fabrication, LLC and we would like to extend a note of gratitude to the community and surrounding area for your support.

As always, we look forward to serving your welding and custom fabrication needs in the future!

Visit our website: owenswelding1.com,

Like us on Facebook, or give us a call at 620-428-2148.

Make 2018 the best year yet!

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Be very thankful that we have the privileges that we do have and can celebrate Jesus’ birthday.

We will just slide right on into 2018. Having the usual activities. Painting and crafts, bridge, bingo, playing cards and line dancing, and our regular second Saturday dance. There is always room for more people to take part in these fun things. So be sure to come on in and check us out. Meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day Monday through Friday.

Menu Jan. 4 ..............Ham & Beans Jan. 5 ...Oven Fried Chicken Jan. 8.......................Goulash Jan. 9.....................Pork Loin Jan. 10 ...........Chicken Fried ..................................Steak Jan. 11 ............BBQ Chicken ................................Breast Activities Thursday, January 4 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Friday, January 5 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bingo....................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 6 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 8 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9 Board Meeting.......9:30 a.m.

Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 10 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 11 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

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Resolve to Be Kinder This Year “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

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very new year inevitably brings with it the desire to improve our lives. Health and fitness centers and diet plans take advantage of this by offering deals this time of year, and one can only wonder how many people make it to February with their diet or exercise plan intact. While it is always good to turn over a new leaf and to improve our lives, I’d like to suggest that a better New Year’s resolution would be to resolve to treat people with more love and kindness. This is not an easy thing to do. Family, friends and co-workers can all be difficult, and it can be especially hard to be kind to those who aren’t treating us well, but treating others kindly is often the only thing that will turn an angry person around, and even if it doesn’t soften the other’s wrath, you will have maintained your own composure by treating them kindly and won’t have anything to regret later. Resolve to be kinder and more civil this year. What the world needs is surely more love and kindness and this resolution, besides improving your own life, has a good chance to spread kindness and love to those who really need it.

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Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

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BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

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A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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There are three medical reasons to a v o i d gluten. One is a wheat a l l e r g y, which is an overreaction of the immune system to protein found in wheat. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can be fatal. This occurs in about 0.4% of the U.S. population. Celiac Disease is another medical reason, and is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder in which the consumption of gluten causes damage to the small intestine. The only treatment is a lifelong strict adherence to a gluten free diet. Approximately one percent of the U.S. population has Celiac disease. The final medical reason is NonCeliac Gluten Sensitivity, in which the symptoms are similar to Celiac, but persons have tested negative for Celiac. Research estimates 18 million Americans have non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, six times more than the number of persons who have Celiac disease. The main medical reason for following a gluten free diet is Celiac.

However, the percentage of Americans who follow a gluten free diet is 20 times higher than the percentage of Americans with Celiac disease.

The most popular reason people become gluten free is because they believe a gluten free diet has health and weight loss benefits. While there is evidence to show a gluten free diet can help

diminish symptoms associated with autoimmune diseases, such as dermatitis herpetifor mis, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, thyroiditis, and psoriasis, there is no evidence to support gluten free health claims for the general population. Some people who are on a gluten free diet simply don’t need to be.

Before Going Gluten Free • Consult a Doctor: Diagnostic tests require active gluten consumption in order to be accurate. A gluten free diet cannot replace a formal consultation, diagnosis or recommendation from a physician. It is also important to meet with a dietitian knowledgeable in Celiac disease and the gluten free diet.

• Consider other family members: Will the whole family eat gluten free, or will you prepare separate glutencontaining food for others?

For those with high sensitivity there needs to be separate pans, containers, storage, etc. A research study by the National Institute of Health reported patients with Celiac had a high perception of treatment burden when compared to other chronic medical condition due to difficulty eating outside of home, increased cost, and increased time in food preparation.

• Budget extra time and money: Though there are more gluten free products available than in the past you

may still have to go to speciality stores or online to find products.

Determining which items are gluten free can be confusing and lengthen shopping time.

When eating out, you may need to check ahead for menus and possible sources of cross contamination in gluten verses gluten free preparation. Gluten free substitutes are usually more expensive, almost 2½ times more than regular products.

• Use caution: If you have been gluten free and decide it’s not for you (and you don’t have a medical need to avoid it) be careful when reintroducing gluten back into your diet. Do so in sparing amounts, as your body may have difficulty digesting gluten.

When a medical diagnosis provides a solid motive for avoiding gluten, the gluten free diet is inevitable. If eliminating gluten is merely a dietary preference, this decision deserves some careful consideration.

Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.

Eagle Day activities planned for January 20 January is arguably the best time of year to spot bald eagles in Kansas and staff at the Milford Nature Center and Clinton State Park want to make sure you don’t miss that opportunity.

The Milford Nature Center will be hosting its annual Eagle Day at Milford Reservoir January 20, 2018, featuring a series of educational programs at the Milford Nature Center: “Raptors” at 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.; “Owls” at 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; “Nesting Eagles in Kansas” at 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; and “Birds of Prey” at 3:15 p.m.

Live eagle programs will be

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conducted at 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Starbird Classroom. And the Kids' Tent will have activities and crafts for youngsters.

Bus tours to view wild eagles in the area will leave the nature center every halfhour, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the last bus leaving at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend any of the programs and the bus tours are free, as well, thanks to B&B Busing. Entrance to Milford State Park is also free January 14, so daily vehicle permits are not required.

For more information, contact the Milford Nature Center at 785-238-5323 or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milford Office at 785238-5714.

Clinton State Park will host the twenty-second Annual Kaw Valley Eagles Day January 20, 2018, as well.

Activities will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Free State High School, 4700 Overland Dr. in Lawrence.

January is possibly the best time of year to spot bald eagles in Kansas.

Presentations on Kansas’ nesting eagles and live raptor demonstrations will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. There will be fun activities for children of all ages.

Eagle viewing trips to Clinton State Park are scheduled for 10:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Free bus rides are available. For more information contact Kipp at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office, 785-843-7665.

“From the Ground Up” reception is January 5 “From the Ground Up” opens January 5 and runs through June 23, 2018. The exhibit features black and white photographs, some of which were taken at Liberal Army Air Base. Come take a journey back in time, see some of Liberal’s military and aviation history, and enjoy Glasco’s impressive work.

The MAAM Foundation will host a public reception for “From the Ground Up” in the newly renovated art gallery at the Mid-America Air Museum. The reception planned for January 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., will offer free admission to the museum, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.

Jack D. Glasco, born in Newlin, Tx., was a professional photographer for almost 50 years. Glasco began his photography career in the Army Air Corps with

training in advanced photography and advanced aerial photography. While in the Air Corps, Glasco served as Photo Laboratory Chief at the Liberal Army Air Base. He later served at the White Sands Test Facility “Apollo Site” in New Mexico, as the lead photographer, and as a laboratory chief at NASA White Sands Test Facility.

In addition to his military career, Glasco also owned and operated Jack’s Camera Shop in Alamogordo, N.M. His photography has had world-wide exposure, including Life Magazine, Yank Magazine, Armed Forces Newspapers, the AvalancheJournal newspaper, New Mexico Magazine, the Alamogordo Daily News, the El Paso Times, and the Denver Post.

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Community Calendar Thursday, January 4 Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Hugoton, 4:00 p.m., High School Basketball vs.

Hardesty Friday, January 5 Junior High/High School Basketball at Yarbrough, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9 High School Basketball vs.

Syracuse Thursday, January 11 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Hugoton, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 12 High School Basketball at Johnson Monday, January 15 Junior High/High School Basketball at Rolla, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 16 High School Basketball vs.

Balko Thursday, January 18 Junior High Basketball vs.

Walsh, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 20 Forensics at Liberal

Moscow Recreation hosted their annual lighting contest. The first place house is owned by Krissann and Nathaniel Roland.

Lighting contest winners are announced Second place in the lighting contest goes to Lynne Fink.

Pictured above and below are the two houses receiving co-third place in the Mosow Rec

The Moscow Recreation hosted their annual lighting contest again this year and announced the winners at the grade school Christmas program. Taking third place were Isaac Clifft and Nolan Megenity. Second place was Lynne Fink’s house and first place was Krissann and Nathaniel Roland’s display.

Each place received a letter thanking them for their efforts and informing them when to expect their prize.

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Tuesday, January 9 Tornados Lasagna, California Blend, Pears, Garlic Toast Wednesday, January 10 Pancakes, Sausage Pizza, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges Thursday, January 11 Cereal, Donut Chicken Pot Pie, Applesauce, Carrots Friday, January 12 Omelet with Cheese, Toast, Bacon Burritos, Red or Green Chili, Corn, Mixed Fruit

The UMC’s Christmas tree is shown with ornaments made many years ago by Lila Washam. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

The Christmas spirit shines brightly in the Moscow area with beautiful displays of lights and decorations.

Moscow families display their Christmas spirit by decorating their homes through the holidays.

Beautiful lights brighten the night sky around Moscow during the holidays.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Rolla’s Santa Day was a barrel of fun

Rolla Elementary students are ready to sing!

Students brave the cold to spread Christmas cheer Rolla’s annual Santa Day events began a bit differently this year. The elementary students gathered as usual for their morning announcements Friday, December 22 but were then guided in making some homemade Christmas ornaments, a new tradition as of last year that the elementary hopes to continue. After a quick snack of homemade Rice Krispy Treats - made by some very ambitious high school students during the week - the students ran off energy while waiting to go caroling.

Karick and Phoebe Brummett arrived to borrow Duane and Zeta Greene’s trailer of hay to take the elementary students and their teachers caroling to a few houses around Rolla. First stop was Marcus and Beverly Light. The children sang “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, followed by “Jingle Bells”, and then ended the spirited event with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. The next house they

caroled at was Betty Bushey’s. The same order was followed but this time; Becky Sohm was the director, so the songs were not in a messy round. The children sang on both sides of the street the next time, singing both to Cleo Clinesmith and Ron and Temple Reed. Retta Thrall was the next recipient of the bright carols. Merlin and Betty Stout also enjoyed the young singers. The final stop was City Hall before the students piled off to skate at the Rolla Skating Rink.

Shawn Schwindt, Kalesha

Ellis and Justice Bennett had their hands full, getting skates for approximately 40 students. For many of the students, this was their first experience on skates and soon teachers and aides, as well as recreation workers, were leading the inexperienced ones around the floor for their skating fun. Sadly, or so the kids thought, time ended and everyone piled back on the hay trailer to ride to the school to eat lunch and get ready for the second and best part of Santa Day!

Becky Sohm steps up as director to keep the students all on the same time.

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Santa Day kicked off their normal activities at 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 22.

The barrel train took the place of the fire truck rides when the insurance company frowned on the children riding on top of a fire engine. The normal hay scramble took place as well.

An added event this year was a jumpy house for children up to age six. The junior high StuCo took charge of this event, keeping everyone safe from harm.

Sam Eiland entertained the masses with his saxophone while everyone anxiously awaited Santa Claus’ arrival. Vendors encouraged participants to sign up for this item and that. Paparazzi Jewelry was there, as was the newly named Heartland TriState Bank, formerly First National Bank. The Rolla Lions Club was also there, selling their raffle tickets.

Rolla Recreation had a booth with a survey for residents to complete. The Rolla Booster Club sold raffle tickets for a drone donated by Robert Hart. The senior citizens were given their gold dollars.

Barbed Wire 4-H Club had their annual 50-50 drawing as well.

Finally Santa arrived in a very different style this year, despite the colder temperatures. Jimmy “Rudolph” Langley led the way on his red Kawasaki Vulcan. Jason “Dasher” LaRue followed on his Harley Davidson, riding tandem with Jon “Dancer” Schnable. A homemade trike on loan from Ken and Mary Ann Price was driven by head elf, Karick Brummett, fully loaded with the big man himself and his elf helper, Kylie Brummett. Gardell “Prancer” Schnable brought up the rear, making sure no one was left behind. The kids were so excited to see Santa arrive and were lined up very quickly to give him their wish lists. While Santa was visiting with the younger children, the college age down to sixth grade received their gift of a movie ticket and $5.

After every individual child gave Santa their wish list, Jessie

Aaron Gibler drives the barrel train up and down the street with any child who wanted to ride.

First and second graders scramble for coins in the hay.

Santa’s got a new ride, courtesy of Ken and Mary Ann Price, piloted by Karick Brummett. Kylie Brummett and Santa ride in the back, ready for the jolly guy’s arrival.

The “reindeer” chat as Santa makes his way inside.

Slaughter and Kim Mauk then gave the Rolla elementary students their gifts in grade order. Finally, preschool students and out-oftown students received their gifts.

The day ended with the drawings for the turkeys and pork loins. Every family is a winner at Rolla’s Santa Day! Congratulations to all the other winners of door prizes!

Everyone had a great time!

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y p p a H Memories from yesteryear Cliff F. Bell I, Cliff Bell, was born at Mound Valley, Kansas, November 28, 1881, and came to Stevens County with my parents and other family members in the early spring of 1886. My parents along with their six children left Labette County in the spring of 1884. The trip was made by covered wagon, with father bringing four or five yoke of oxen, about fifteen head of cattle, and three Kentucky Whip ponies. I do not remember how long we were on the road, but believe it was a considerable length of time, as we could cover only a few miles per day.

My father took up a homestead and also a tree claim in the county and afterward made proof on the

same. This land was thirteen miles east of Hugoton.

The first summer and part of the first winter were spent in a half-dugout, about sixteen feet by twenty-four feet, where all members of the family lived. We Bells did an extensive business of freighting from Hartland, Liberal and other railroad towns. Also, after a great number of the people left the county, we moved houses from Richfield, Springfield, Old Santa Fe, and some from Hugoton to Liberal, farms and other places.

I like to think back over the early times and about all the early experiences, many of which were really severe hardships. I believe during the years from about 1889 to about 1895 I had worked at

ninety percent of the farms and had eaten and slept all over Stevens County, getting to know all the owners and their families.

These people who came to the southwest during these years were the real pioneers. They were the ones who dug by hand their own wells, going down from 100160 feet, straight down. They did not have electricity, gas,

automobiles, telephones, etc. Water for their homes and their livestock was brought up from the well with a bucket, hand over hand, or was pulled up by a horse about a half barrel at a time.

To be continued next week.

Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.

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by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, January 3, 2008 The Hugoton Police Department is starting a new tradition of “Shop with a Cop.” Community members donate money to the Hugoton Police Department and officers then use the money to help specially selected children to purchase gifts for themselves and their families. Since the project seemed to grow by leaps and bounds, the Stevens County Sheriff Department decided to join in the holiday fun.

Officer Courtney Leslie remarked, “I think the officers have as much or more fun than the kids!”

Thursday, January 1, 1998 Groundbreaking for the new Westfield Apartments has taken place and bulldozers are at work preparing for construction. The project is located at Tenth and Coulter.

Thursday, January 5, 1978 James Kuharic has been appointed as Stevens County Attorney by Judge Keaton Duckworth, effective January 4, 1978. Kuharic will fill the unexpired term of Richard Samson.

Friday, January 2, 1948 Jake Chilcott, secretary of

the Chamber of Commerce, took his family to visit relatives during the Christmas holidays. While he was gone, Jake observed Christmas decorations of different towns. He reported he thought Hugoton had the very best decorations with its fine bright colored lights across Main Street and the red streamer on the water towers.

Friday, January 7, 1938 The Hermes is starting on its fifty-first year with this issue. It is the oldest business in the city.

Friday, December 29, 1922 Don’t let your bins get empty. It is a long time until spring. Amsden Lumber has clean coal for $10.50 per ton.

Friday, January 6, 1888 Hugoton is the handsomest, busiest, most bustling and booming town in the southwest when the streets aren’t too muddy.

The contract has been let for two new windmills with force pumps at the north and south wells. This will give Hugoton the best water facilities of any town in the southwest.

Scholarships to be announced by FHSU High school students in Colorado will be first in line in 2018 to be recognized for scholarships to Fort Hays State University when the annual series of Student Recognition Programs kicks off at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, Mountain time, January 21, at the Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St. A highlight at each event is the recognition of students who have already been awarded scholarships to FHSU for the next academic year, but the SRP mission is to recognize all students interested in college – and their friends and families – and provide them with the opportunity to meet faculty and staff from the university. The public is welcome to attend.

Students and families in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska can sign up now to attend programs in their areas.

Students are welcome to attend any SRP program but must RSVP by calling 785-6285673 or by signing up online through the RSVP link at w w w. f h s u . e d u / a d m i s sions/srp/.

Receptions hosted in each locale by the Office of Admissions include dessert or pizza buffets.

Scholarships to be awarded at the SRPs include the $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction, the $2,000 University Scholar Award, the $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award, and the $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award. All are awarded only to incoming freshmen enrolling in college for the first time, but

each is renewable provided students maintain the minimum required academic standing.

A renewable $1,500 scholarship is available for transfer students, and a $1,000 non-renewable transfer scholarship is also available.

Other one-time awards recognized at the SRPs are the $900 or $500 Academic Opportunity Awards, given to scholars by individual academic departments.

Each SRP event also features three scholarship drawings – a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship, a $600 textbook scholarship and another for a laptop computer. Four $400 SRP scholarships are awarded at the reception in Hays.

Garden City, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at Garden City High School, 2720 Buffalo Way. Dessert will be served.

Garden City serves students from 13 southwest Kansas counties and four southeast Colorado counties: Finney, Grant, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Lane, Morton, Scott, Seward, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita in Kansas; and Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado.

Dodge City, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at Dodge City High School, 2201 W. Ross Road. Pizza will be served. The Dodge City SRP serves eight counties – Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Kiowa and Meade – and Ness City in Ness County.

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Bell Family - Front row, left to right, are Mr. Bell, Doris Pomeroy and Mrs. Grace Bell. In the back row are Oliver Bell and Dale Pomeroy. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.

PUBLIC NOTICE

First published in Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 4, 2018.)

1t ORDINANCE NO. 844 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS AND REPEALING, ARTICLE 1, ELECTRIC SERVICE, OF CHAPTER XV, UTILITIES SECTIONS 15112 THRU 15-129 INCLUSIVE, CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 836 AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: Section 1. That Sections 15-112 to 15129, inclusive of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011 be and the same are hereby amended to read as follows: ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE SCHEDULES Schedule R-2018. City Residential — Lighting and General Appliance Service 15-112. ELECTRIC SERVICE; AVAILABILITY (a) All territory serviced by the City of Hugoton. For all electrical service supplied to one (1) metering point, and to be used exclusively for domestic purposes. Service is for exclusive use of the customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others.

All territory served by the City of Hugoton. For electric service supplied by one (1) customer through one (1) meter. Service to customer at one location may, at the option of the city, be measured by more than one meter, in which case the readings of the several meters shall be combined for billing purposes. Service is for exclusive use of customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others.

15-117. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current, approximately 60 cycles, single phase or three phase, 120/240 volts, 4-wire delta, 120/208 volts, 4-wire wye, 240 volts, 3-wire delta, or at the voltage and phase the city has available for services required.

15-118. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits. (a) Customer Charge - Single Phase: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

Monthly Rate: 10.95 cents per kWh. (b) Customer Charge -Three phase: Seventeen dollars and 35 cents ($17.35) per month.

Monthly Rate: 11.15 cents per kWh. (c) Customer Charge-Large Power (75 KvA or more of transformer capacity): Forty-seven dollars and 25 cents ($47.25) per month Demand Charge: $8.15 per kW Monthly Rate: 7.65 cents per kWh.

(b) Where two (2) or more dwelling units such as duplexes, apartments, and mobile homes, each having separate kitchen facilities, are served through one (1) meter, Schedule R2018 may be applied by multiplying the KWH blocks by number of dwelling units served, or at the option of the City, Schedule CSP-2018 will be applied.

15-119. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits. (a) Customer Charge-Single Phase: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

Monthly Rate: 11.95 cents per kWh.

(c) Where more than four (4) rooms in a residence are rented, or are available for rent such residences shall be considered as commercial rooming houses and billed on Schedule CSP2018. (d) Residential Schedule R-2018 is not available to residential premises used for commercial purposes, however if the customer’s wiring is so arranged that electric service for domestic and non-domestic purposes can be metered separately, then Schedule R-2018 applies to that portion used for domestic purposes.

15-113. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current, single phase, approximately 60 cycles, and at voltage the city has available for services required.

15-114. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits.

Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

Monthly Rate: 10.95 cents per kWh 15-115. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits.

Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

Monthly Rate: 11.95 cents per kWh Schedule CSP 2018. Commercial and Small Power Service.

15-116. AVAILABILITY.

(b) Customer Charge-Three phase: Seventeen dollars and 35 cents ($17.35) per month.

applied on the next regular billing period.

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(c) Each dwelling unit meeting the requirement of the Schedule AEH-2018 shall be served through one (1) meter.

15-125. CHARACTER OF SERVICE.

(d) Residential Schedule AEH-2018 is not available to residential premises used for commercial purposes; however, if the customer’s wiring in so arranged that electric service for residential and non-residential purposes can be metered separately, then Schedule AEH-2018 applies to that portion used for residential purposes.

Demand Charge: $8.15 per kW Monthly Rate: 8.65 cents per kWh. Schedule AEH-2018. All Electric Home.

15-120. AVAILABILITY. (a) All territory served by the City of Hugoton. For all electric service supplied to one (1) customer through one (1) metering point and to be used excusively for residential purposes. To qualify as an Electric Home, electricity shall be the only source of energy at the service location and the customer’s connected heating load shall be permanently installed and regularly used for all space heating requirements.

Service is for exclusive use of customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others. (b) Application of Schedule AEH2018 is at the option and responsibility of the customer. The customer shall notify the city that he or she is a bona fide All Electric Home Customer, and after inspection and approval by the city inspector, Schedule AEH-2018 shall be

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Alternating current, approximately 60 cycles, single phase or three phase, 120/240 volts, 4-wire delta, 120/208 volts, 40 wire wye, 240 volts, 3-wire delta, or at the voltage and phase the city has available for service required.

15-126. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits.

Customer Charge: Forty-seven dollars and 25 cents ($47.25) per month.

15-121. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Demand Charge: $8.15 Per kW. Alternating current, single phase, approximately 60 cycles, and at voltage the city has available for service required.

15-122. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits.

Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

In the event that customer orders a disconnection and reconnection of electric service at the same premises within a period of twelve (12) months. the city may collect as a reconnection charge the sum of such minimum bills as would have accrued during period of disconnection.

Monthly rate: 10.30 cents per kWh. 15-123. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits.

Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month.

In the event that customer orders a disconnection and reconnection of electric service at the some premises within a period of twelve (12) months, the city may collect as a reconnection charge the sum of such minimum bills as would have accrued during period of disconnection.

Monthly Rate: 11.30 cents per kWh. 15-124. NEW OR EXPANDING INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS AVAILABILITY.

Monthly Tate: 12.15 cents per kWh (c) Customer Charge-Large Power (75 KvA or more of transformer capacity): Forty-seven dollars and 25 cent ($47.25) per month

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(a) All territory served by the city.

For all electric service supplied to one (1) customer through one (1) metering point, and whose minimum energy consumption must be greater than 30,000 kWh of electricity per month, but whose billing demand is not over 500 kW per month. (b) Rate SCHEDULE GSI-2018 shall only be available to new industrial customers, or to existing industrial customers who have completed a substantial plant expansion program, and whose initial or expanded employment is not less than 15 full-time employees. (c) Rate SCHEDULE GSI-2018 shall be effective for the first 24 months after the city approves the customer's application for service under rate SCHEDULE GSI-2018. Existing industrial customers qualifying for this rate shall be billed at their current rate and receive a refund at the end of 12 months based on the increased capacity (kW) and energy (kWh) for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date eligibility is approved for GSI-2018.

Electric rate SCHEDULE GSI-2018 shall automatically expire after 24 monthly billings and customer charges shall be based on monthly utility billings under the appropriate rate schedule. (d) An industrial customer is defined as one who creates economic

Monthly Rate: 6.65 cents per kWh. 15-126a. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits.

Customer Charge: Forty-seven dollars and 25 cents ($47.25) per month Demand Charge: $8.15 per kW. Monthly Rate: 7.65 cents per kWh. 15-127 ELECTRIC BILL DUE MONTHLY; FAILURE TO PAY, PENALTY. All current electric bills will be due on or before the 15th day of each calendar month, and will be payable to the city clerk. All bills not paid on or before the 15th day of each calendar month shall be subject to a penalty of ten (10) percent. All bills not paid on or before the 25th day of each calendar month shall be deemed a refusal to pay and such electric service shall be cut off subject to notice and hearing as provided in Sections 15- 210:211.

15-128. RESTORATION OF SERVICE. Whenever electrical service has been terminated pursuant to Section 15-127 for failure to pay the bill, service shall not be restored until all delinquent charges, including any penalty, shall have been paid. In addition to such charges, the customer shall also pay a $25.00 fee for reconnecting the service.

15-129. TAMPERING WITH METER UNLAWFUL. It shall be unlawful for any person to break the seal of any electric meter, to alter the register or mechanism of any meter, or to make any outlet or connection in any manner so that the use of electricity supplied by the city is not accurately metered. Upon a first conviction for violation of this section a person shall be fined $100.00. Upon a second conviction a person shall be fined $200.00. A third or subsequent conviction shall result in a fine of $500.00.

Section 2. REPEAL. This ordinance repeats Ordinance No. 836 and all other ordinances in conflict herewith.

Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force beginning with the February 1, 2018 billing and from and after its publication one time in the Hugoton Hermes, the official paper.

Passed and Approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas this 26th day of December, 2017. /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack Rowden, Mayor (S E A L) /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, CMC, City Clerk

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FARM

USDA seeks applications for Innovative Conservation Grants by February 26, 2018 USDA is offering grants for innovative conservation technologies and tools.

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grant proposals are due February 26, 2018.

“I know individual Kansans, non-profits, universities and state partners have great ideas and projects that need funding,” said Sheldon Hightower, Kansas NRCS Acting State Conservationist.

“These grants have tremendous value because the projects are closely tied to practical applications for producers. Last year, Kansas State University received $672,000 for a project to implement new irrigation technology.”

According to Hightower, “. . . the grants are very competitive, so potential applicants need to get started now in preparing their proposal. I encourage potential applicants to sign up for the free webinar in January.”

NRCS is hosting a webinar for potential CIG applicants January, 11, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.

Central. Information on how to join the webinar can be found on the NRCS CIG Web

page at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/na tional/programs/financial/ cig/.

This year, NRCS is focusing its funding in these areas: • Grazing Lands: Helping livestock producers make grazing management decisions, encouraging prescribed burning as a grazing management practice, and improving access to conservation planning tools used for developing grazing management plans.

• Organic Agriculture Systems: Helping organic producers develop innovative cropping and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations, and intercropping systems.

• Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems for addressing specific resource concerns like nutrients and availability. Evaluating multiple soil health assessment methods to assist in the development of new soil health indicators and thresholds.

Potential applicants should review the announcement of program funding

Solution to December 28, 2017 puzzle

available at https://www.grants.gov/ which includes application materials and submission procedures.

All U.S.-based entities and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception

of Federal agencies. Up to 20 percent of CIG funds will be set aside for proposals from historically underserved producers, veteran farmers or ranchers, or groups serving these customers.

CIG is authorized and

funded under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Projects can last up to three years. The maximum award amount for any project this year is $2 million.

For more information, go

to the Kansas NRCS Web site or visit your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. To find a service center near you, go to offices.usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Grant will support ag program for servicemembers The Kansas Department of Agriculture has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support the development of the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education program, also known as SAVE. The award was one of 36 grants made through the

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, which aims to help address issues associated with the rising age and decrease in the number of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers.

SAVE works to bridge the gap between the need for new farmers in the United States and the large popula-

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 2 Brown Dupree - $2.43 Eagles Landing - $2.34 Kangaroo Express -$2.32 Thrifty King - $2.45 Toot N Totum - $2.32 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.26 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.48 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 7.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 4.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices January 2 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.19 per gallon in 2017, $1.74 per gallon in 2016, $1.92 per gallon in 2015, $3.12 per gallon in

2014 and $3.07 per gallon in 2013.

"It's mostly a happy New Year as gas prices remain in the low-to-mid $2 per gallon range, but it's not quite as happy as could be as it's the priciest start to a New Year since 2014," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "2017 wrapped up a fairly tame year, but keep in mind oil prices are among the highest we've witnessed in over two years, and we're in the middle of a severe cold snap, one which is likely to drive up demand for heating oil, propane and other petroleum products, which is certainly a bullish start to the year. GasBuddy's 2018 Annual Fuel Outlook, released Tuesday, January 2, gives motorists a good look at what to expect in the year ahead. In looking at our own report card from our 2017 Fuel Outlook, we had forecast a yearly average gas price of $2.49 per gallon, and were less than ten cents away from hitting it head on.

Anyone who's got a tank to fill - whether gas or diesel will want to stay in the know for what's coming in the year ahead."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.

Consumer Corner

by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt

Use your gift cards wisely Gift cards have become a popular way for givers to make sure the recipient gets something he or she wants. If you unwrapped a gift card under your tree this year, now is your chance to choose your own perfect gift!

As you venture out to the stores or log on to your computer to spend that gift card, make sure you’re aware of the fine print that comes with your gift. Here are some things to keep in mind: • Under Kansas law, gift cards cannot expire for at least five years. If the gift card does not have an expiration date printed on the card, then it is good until you redeem it, no matter how long that is.

Merchants can begin charging inactivity fees against the card’s balance 12 months after the card is issued. These fees are required to be printed on the card or the packaging it comes in.

• Pre-paid bank cards – the ones issued by a bank or credit card company, not by a specific store – can, and usually do, charge additional fees for purchasing the card, and on the balance.

• Be aware that even with legal protections in place,

the value of a gift card may be lost if the store goes out of business before the card is used.

• You should also remember to keep unused gift cards in a safe location. Treat them like cash. Unlike credit cards, if a gift card is lost or stolen, it can be difficult to prove the card belonged to you.

Some retailers will allow you to register your card online, which protects the value of the card if something does happen.

If you happen to receive a card for a place you do not shop, it is unlikely the retailer will let you exchange your card for cash. However, there are Web sites that allow you to sell or exchange your unwanted gift cards. Use caution when dealing with these online sites to be sure you don’t become a victim of fraud. You can also consider donating your unwanted gift cards to a local charity, especially cards for grocery, clothing or department stores.

For more consumer tips or to file a complaint, visit our consumer protection Web site at www.InYourCor nerKansas.org or give us a call at 800-432-2310.

tion of Veterans and transitioning service members looking for new opportunities, a high percentage of whom indicate an interest in farming. The SAVE Farm vision is to provide occupational agricultural training, therapy and engagement to a significant number of Veterans, service members and family members on a training farm in Kansas.

“This grant is central to SAVE’s growth and success,” said Gary LaGrange, president of SAVE. “As we move toward a mature, comprehensive training model for our service members and Veterans, this grant enables us to significantly expand our reach and ability to bring new, younger men and women into farming and agriculture. It is a pleasure to work with KDA and USDA as we seek to address the national challenges facing Veterans and farmers.”

This grant will support three specific programs as part of the SAVE Farm: a bee keeping training program, farm tours including farm business planning and financial management, and apprenticeships on working

farms with potential succession possibilities.

“The SAVE Farm serves a valuable role in providing a bridge between the agriculture community and the service we owe to our Veterans as they transition to civilian life,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “The hands-on training and therapy provided through this program open the door for these Veterans to a fulfilling future career in agriculture.”

The average age of farmers in the U.S. is approaching 60, and farm succession has been an increasingly critical concern. More than 60 percent of Veterans come from families who have farmed in the previous generation.

NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education and extension that solve societal challenges, and this $257,000 grant to Kansas will serve that mission. At the same time, it will further KDA’s purpose to serve, promote and grow the state’s largest industry: agriculture.

For more information about the SAVE Farm, go to www.thesavefarm.org.

CLASSIFIEDS

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

HELP WANTED

TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED

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Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night.

Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off.

Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com

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NOW HIRING! Bartlett Cattle has immediate openings at our Sublette feedlot.

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Bartlett offers competitive wages and a full-benefit package with: paid vacation, health and life insurance premiums paid 100% for employee, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing for all full-time employees.

Drug Screen/Background Check

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upper crust is put on.

Always make air holes in the top crust or the pie will burst. It is best not to wash the rolling pin but to scrape the dough off well and rub with a dry towel. Thus it will always be dry and will never stick if kept well floured.

Bake fruit pies in a moderate oven and if possible have a better heat at the bottom than at the top or the lower crust will be raw.

When done, the crust will

Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill found this photo at the museum and brought it in. Notice the sign on the right side depicting special parking for the

separate from the pan and may be easily removed. It should be taken from the tin at once and slipped onto a porcelin plate if you would have the bottom crisp instead of soggy.

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gether and then loosen all from the pans. This will prevent the bursting of the pie.

If it is a fruit pie, a little flour should be dusted over the bottom; or, the juice will be prevented from soaking through by rubbing some well-beaten egg over the lower crust with a piece of cloth. To prevent the juice from running over, a level teaspoonful of cornstarch should be evenly sprinkled over the fruit before the

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Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley, taken from “The People’s Home Recipe Book” published in 1915.

Tips for Pie crust The lard should be worked thoroughly into the flour with the fingers before any water is added. Use only a little water and press the dough together hard, then put upon a board that has been well floured. Roll the dough one way only. In warm weather if you are not ready to bake the paste at once after making up, it should be kept on ice till wanted. It improves pastry to lie on ice two or three hours and it may be kept several days if necessary.

The under crust should be a little thicker than the top.

If a pie is made without an upper crust it is well to have a heavy edge. If tin pie pans are used, the bottom crust will be better baked than if earthen pans are used.

Before putting on the upper crust, wet the rim of the lower with water, or a thick paste of flour and water, or flour and egg; then press the two crusts well to-

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For those who have been reading these articles for these past two years, you know that many of them are humorous, a few of them ending with unexpected twists at the end. You won’t find that to be the case with this week’s entry. Living life means we go through all kinds of natural emotional phases: anxiety; fear; anger; guilt; joy; excitement; humor; and so on. But one of the realities of life is not only death, but also the unexpected and painful deaths of children.

There is nothing humorous anyone can say about such deaths or the emotion of crushing grief which goes with them.

Unlike my special Memorial Day article two years ago when I tried to list every Rolla man who served during World War II (but failed to do, as John Perkins pointed out in a follow-up letter to the editor), in this article I’m going to limit myself to naming only those kids who died just during the timeframe when I still lived in Rolla, or at least was still closely associated with Rolla while I attended various colleges and universities around Kansas. I know there have been other such deaths since

then.

The first death of a fellow schoolmate during my time was Gary Riley in 1959 when I was in the eighth grade and Gary was in the fourth grade1.

When he was killed, my family was back east visiting my mother’s parents, so we knew nothing of Gary’s death at the time. However, as we were driving back to Rolla, approaching Rolla from the east on Highway 56, we noticed an unusual amount of blood on the highway about ½ mile east of Rolla. We first thought that someone had hit a cow, horse, or a deer. Not until we got home did we learn Gary had been walking along the northern edge of the highway.

Because it was winter, he had the parka hoodie of his coat pulled up, which apparently blocked his view of the car coming from the east. He stepped onto the highway in front of an oncoming car. In the following days at school, the shock was palpable. My generation had never experienced anything like this before. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be the last time.

(Just to give Gary’s death some context within the larger youth culture of this time

period, rock ‘n roll music was going through its “Death Rock” phase, or sometimes called “teenage tragedy time” starting with the pop tune “Endless Sleep” in 1958, then “Teen Angel,” released in 1959 and “Tell Laura I Love Her” the following year. As a teenager myself during this time frame, the coincidence was especially poignant.)

The next time, though, was twice as bad. November 6, 1967, rather than losing one of Rolla’s kids, we lost two. They were sisters, eight-year-old Tami Ra Nae and six-year-old Pami Ja Nae Bressler, daughters of Loy (Trahern) and Junior Bressler. They were killed in a car wreck in Feterita. Their older brother, Kim Dee was seriously injured but survived2. At the time, I was working part-time in Dodge City while going to school at St. Mary of the Plains College, but this double death was so shocking to me that I took time off work and school to come home for the funeral in the old original Methodist Church. I felt something this dreadful required all the support Rolla could muster for the family.

As if this were not painful

enough, one year later, December 3, 1968, Rolla High School brothers Mike and Larry Krey were killed in a car wreck between Hugoton and Liberal, killed in a car driven by one of Mike’s classmates, Danny Muse, son of Lesta Lou (Light) and Scott Muse. Also killed in the wreck was another citizen of Rolla, Bob Long, the husband of one of my cousins, Claudine3. The Krey brothers were especially close to our family going back to years before they started coming to Rolla High School because of the close friendship between their mother, Margaret, with our mother, Margie. We had visited the Harvey Krey family farm many times, and they visited ours. My younger brother Darrell was in the same class with Danny and Mike.

These kinds of deaths are more difficult for us to resolve in our hearts and minds.

Death is always painful, but when it happens tragically, unexpectedly, and senselessly as it did with these five young students in the Rolla schools (as well as others I’m not aware of since then), we are stretched to our intellectual, emotional, and spiritual limits in trying to understand why. Because the questions we ask ourselves are so difficult, the answers aren’t easy. When I lived in Selden, I was pastor to a couple who lost their only daughter while she was in high school. For them, they never found any resolution, any sense of peace.

They never stopped grieving.

For many of us, we eventually get over the grief after extended periods of time, but still without any answers. For me personally, it took decades of searching before I finally found answers which gave me peace and acceptance. There are just no easy answers.

1 “Gary Riley, Rolla Dies After Serious Injuries on Saturday” The Hugoton Hermes, Vol. 73, No. 4, p. 1, January 22, 1959.

2 “Tragic Accident Took Lives Of Two Young Rolla Girls” The Hugoton Hermes, Vol. 81, No. 45, p. 1, November 9, 1967.

3 “Two Rolla Youth Killed In Accident” The Hugoton Hermes, Vol. 83, No. 49, p. 1, December 5, 1968.

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