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Fire claims 400 cotton modules

Sunday’s wind carries smoke from the fire near Moscow’s Northwest Cotton for miles. The gin will record a large loss of cotton, but fortunately there were no injuries reported. Many people helped by donating time, drinks and Hugoton’s Pizza Hut even donated pizzas! Area fire departments also helped out with equipment and expertise.

At 11:59 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2018, the Stevens County Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the Northwest Cotton Growers Gin Inc. Upon arrival the decision was made to request mutual aid. Seven Kansas County Fire departments, one Oklahoma Fire Department, three Emergency Managers, Stevens County Health Department and the Red Cross responded to the call. Community response was overwhelming members brought equip-

ment, food and drinks. The fire started when a spark made it out to the bur pile and tumbled down, fueled by wind, igniting the entire pile. According to Incident Commander Rodney Kelling, at one point there were 60 firefighters fighting to contain the fire in 40 to 45 mph winds. Smoke made visibility near zero and Highway 56 was closed and rerouted. The road is now open to traffic. The fire is 100% contained but there are still hot spots being

monitored. The Fire Department’s quick response helped keep the fire contained to the cotton modules and there was no damage to the cotton gin structure itself. At this time, Mindy Gillespie, Office Manager, said the estimated loss is 400 modules which equals 4,000 bales of finished cotton product - a large loss. There has not been a final dollar amount established at this time. Submitted by Susan Schulte, Stevens County PIO.

City Council approves water rate hike to fund repairs for deteriorated mains The Hugoton City Council met January 8, 2018 for their regular monthly meeting at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and Councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter. Also attending were City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden, Assistant City Clerk Carrie Baeza, City

Attorney Wayne R. Tate and Hugoton Hermes’ reporter Ruthie Winget. Police Chief Courtney Leslie was absent. The meeting began by City Clerk Hicks giving the Oaths of Office to newly re-elected Council members Dean Banker, Dan Corpening and Shannon Crawford. The council then approved the minutes of December 11, 2017 and December 26, 2017 as mailed. Each member of the council was provided a

City Clerk Hicks gives the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Councilmen, Dean Banker,

copy of Municipal Judge Paula Sosa’s report for the month of December, showing seven new cases brought before the court and $2,117.00 remitted to the city. The council voted to accept the report. City Inspector Josh Grubbs reported that during the year of 2017, 152 Code Violations had been corrected. He brought before the council that someone was thinking about putting in a sporting goods store and was wanting permission to put in an indoor

Dan Corpening and Shannon Crawford.

shooting range in the facility. The city’s zoning codes do not address such an activity. The requestor will be asked to come before the city council with detailed plans. The council told the city inspector to research this idea with other towns. The council voted to approve a 2018 Cereal Malt Beverage License renewal for Los Agaves Bar and Grill located at 518 S. Main Street for consumption on the premises. Mayor Jack E. Rowden announced the appointment of Lucy Santillan as treasurer, effective February 1, 2018. The council voted to confirm the appointment. Discussion took place for increasing water rates to build up additional funds to be used to replace the city’s deteriorated water mains. The city clerk suggested the same increase considered at the March 6, 2017 city council meeting. After debate on other ways to find funds to replace water

Stevens County Commissioners request board minutes from all entities The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, January 2, 2018 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. When this reporter arrived Commissioners and Amy were discussing some pay issues concerning county entities’ sick and vacation time. They discussed the problems with the heat and air system in the courthouse. Susan Schulte has been visiting

with Knipp about it. They were to come in some time that same day. Commissioners would like some explanations of recent tax abatements. No arguments - just explanations. An appointment was set up for a representative to come in next meeting. The airport board was next on the agenda. Matt Rome and Erick Nordling came in, Robert Davis was not able to attend. Commissioners talked about the recent grant from KDOT to the airport. They told the airport representatives that since the airport has no tax ID# it is necessary for the grant funds be funneled

through the courthouse due to necessary bookwork. Matt reported the airport will likely get their own tax ID, as long as it’s approved by the board. Commissioners said they would also like to request copies of the board minutes from now on. They are going to request the same of all county entities. Commissioners also requested a copy of contents of all the hangers at the airport that are being rented out. Only flyable airplanes are allowed to be stored in the hangers. Scott is working on this already. The discussion continued as to paying property tax on the planes. Matt said all the

planes out there are classed as antiques, since they are all over 30 years old, so no taxes are required to be paid. Forewinds Golf Club is working on the same thing - as for the golf carts stored at the Golf Course in the storage complex. Tony Martin came in for Road and Bridge. He reminded the Commissioners his department has been short two employees. If Commissioners would approve - they need to replace at least one. Tony talked about other matters also. Ted Heaton, TJ Steers and Adam Mauk came in for the Sheriff’s See COUNTY, page 3

mains and consideration of the impact of such a rate increase on the city’s customers, the council voted Ordinance No. 845 be passed. Full text of the ordinance is available on page 3B of this week’s Hermes. City Clerk Hicks emphasized the importance of retaining the integrity of each individual funds’ financial position. While it is tempting to raid other funds for badly needed improvements in another fund, such action would eventually cause irreparable harm to the more welloff funds. The city’s code also charges the city clerk with keeping separate accounts of each fund and prohibiting the shuffling of money from one fund to another. Since an interlocal agreement has not been

Blood drive January 16 This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. The Red Cross will be in Hugoton Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the St Helen Catholic Church at 1011 Jefferson.

Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules collectively contributing to more than 28,000 fewer donations See BLOOD, page 3

Coach Nick Rodriguez has been recognized at the KCCTFCA for being the 2017 Class 3A Track and Field Boys Coach of the Year. What a great honor for one of Hugoton High School Coaches. Coach Rod stated, “This honor would not be possible without my assistants and the dedication of our athletes.”

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Looking Back ..........................................6 Moscow.....................................................7 Rolla ............................................................8

developed between the city and county for the city’s share of the dispatchers’ expenses for 2018, the council approved the motion that the city contribute $75,000. in 12 equal installments for 2018. That share will increase on an annual basis by the costof-living adjustment allowed by the State of Kansas for that year’s budget. The city clerk was instructed to notify the county commissioners of the city’s decision. The council approved the motion to take bids for a new mower for the park department. They also passed the motion to take bids on a new bucket truck. The meeting adjourned. Their next regularly scheduled meeting will be February 5, 2018.

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OBITUARIES INSIDE Karen Hess Robert “Bob” Pepper Peggy Tarbet

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Karen Hess The death of Karen P. Hess has been learned. Mrs. Hess, 76, passed from this life Monday, January 1, 2018 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. She was born December 12, 1941 in Hugoton, the daughter of Raymond Floyd and the former Marjorie Leakey. Karen attended Hugoton High School until her junior year. She then graduated from Spearman High School in Spearman, Tx. in 1959 and went on to attend the Amarillo School of Cosmetology. April 13, 1966, Karen married John Hess in Muskogee, Ok. He survives. Mrs. Hess attended the Lone Star Friends Church. Survivors include son Jerry Miller of Guymon, Ok.; daughter Karen Jo Miller of

Tyrone, Ok.; two step daughters, Cindy Hess of Waxahachie, Tx. and Joanette Roybol and her husband Tony of Ennis, Tx.; brother Scott Holmes of El Reno, Ok.; her six grandchildren; and 15 great grand children. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was attended Saturday morning, January 13 at Lone Star Friends Church with Pastor Gary Dameron presiding. Memorial contributions may be sent to Operation Smile in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneral home.com.

OBITUARIES Peggy Tarbet Death has claimed the life of Peggy Tarbet. Mrs. Tarbet, age 91 of Ulysses, passed from this life Monday, January 1, 2018 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. She was born April 19, 1926 in Grant County, the daughter of Floyd Bangs and the former Bessie Richardson. Peggy was a lifetime resident of Ulysses. After graduating from Grant County Rural High School, she was a teller at Grant County Bank. March 3, 1946, Peggy married Howard “Brick” Tarbet in Garden City. She was the bookkeeper for Tarbet Construction Company for many years. Peggy enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, which was evident in her beautiful flower beds.

Mrs. Tarbet is survived by her sons, Joe Tarbet and Steve Tarbet and wife Carol all of Ulysses; three grandchildren, Melissa Tarbet of Chanute, and Matt Tarbet and wife Jo Angela and Michael Tarbet and wife Amanda all of Ulysses; and her eight great grand children. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; husband Brick in 2003; and siblings, Merle Bangs, Jane Eddie and Helen Foresman. A memorial service is planned for a later date. contributions Memorial may be given to the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfu neralhomes.com.

Robert “Bob” Pepper Former Hugoton businessman Robert “Bob” McDowell Pepper passed from this life Tuesday morning, December 19, 2017 at St Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was 73. Bob was born April 13, 1944. July 4, 1963, Bob and Judy were united in marriage. They were making their home in Plains. Survivors include his wife Judy Pepper; daughter Tiffani Krause and husband David; son Tharn Pepper and wife Christel; his grandchildren, Sarah Garcia, Angela Reece and husband Braden, Alyssa Krause, Katie Schiffelbein and husband Tyler, Kelcie Pothuisje, Karlie Pothuisje, Chaston Pepper, Visente Torres, Channing Pepper and Lenny Baeza; great grandchildren, Acelyn, Addisyn and Makenna Garcia, Greyson Krause,

Adix, Tharn and Valente Tores, Liam, Liander and Lilah Baeza; his two brothers, Jack Pepper and Wallace Pepper; sister Glenda Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, December 22 at the Plains Friends Church under the direction of Fidler-OrmeBachman Mortuary of Meade. Interment followed in the Plains Cemetery.

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 620-272-2519 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 12 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. January 15 - Open House to welcome new Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig @Extension Office, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Commissioners’ meeting 8:30 a.m. in Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. January 16 - The Red Cross Blood mobile will be in Hugoton from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. @ St Helen Catholic Church. January 17 - Circle Time Resumes January 29 - 9:00 a.m. @Memorial Hall

Seaman Crop Consulting is offering cotton information with all the Do’s and Don’ts. Lunch will be served. See Ad. February 1 – 28 - Local Artists Exhibition February 5 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. February 7 - ACT PowerPrep class at Elkhart High School - Hugoton High School students are invited to attend. Registration information is available at powerprepinc.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/01/El khart-HS-ACT-Class-Feb.2018.pdf. This class will be directly before the Hugoton test date of February 10. February 9 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. – Library Closed for Staff Education February 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - @6:00 p.m. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office. February 13 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room. February 14 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. February 19 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. – Library Closed for Presidents’ Day March 5

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. March 9 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. March 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - @6:00 p.m. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office. March 13 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room. March 14 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. March 17 - Legislative Update at 3:00 p.m. Location to be determined. March 19 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. April 2 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. April 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, January 1, 2018 • Dog at Large, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Dog Got Back in Its Yard, Officer Crane • Report of Damaged Items, 800 Block of South Madison, Took a Report, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 • Business Check, Officer Crane Wednesday, January 3, 2018 • Dogs in Distress, 1000 Block of East Eleventh, Unable to Hear Anything, Officer Fedelin • Domestic, 1000 Block of Lincoln, Civil, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, January 4, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT DECEMBER 2017 • Thompson, Eric C., Fail to • Zambrano, Sabul I., Yield Right-of-Way . . $138.00 Disorderly Conduct. $163.00 • Tinoco, Elizabeth A., • Rodriquez-Montiel, Aldo, Speeding 46/30 . . . . . $144.00 Dog at Large . . . . . . . $138.00 • Montiel, Erika, • Vaughn, Dakota, Dog at Large . . . . . . . .$234.32 Drag Racing . . . . . . . $263.00

South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • EMS Assist, 900 Block of South Coulter, Lift Assist, Officer Lamastch Friday, January 5, 2018 • Complaint of Speeding Cars, 1000 Block of Jackson, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Water Leak, 500 Block of South Madison, Notified the Custodian, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, First and Main, Took Report, Officer Hagman Saturday, January 6, 2018 • Complaint, 1000 Block of South Adams, Officer Hagman • Domestic Battery, 700 Block of South Polk, Arrested Subject, Officer Crane/Sergeant Johnson Sunday, January 7, 2018 • EMS Assist, 800 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • EMS Assist, 900 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Crane

the Central Office, 529 S. Main. - @6:00 p.m. - Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office. April 10 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room. April 11 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m. - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet. April 13 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m. April 16 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. May 7 - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Commissioners meeting 8:30 am at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. May 8 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development.

Steve Alford issues apology To: The American comSteve Alford People of munity for my 124th the thoughtless District From: Steve Alford and demeaning statement. As many of you are Although this does not aware, this past weekend I take away the harm that made comments at a town has been done, I know I hall meeting in Garden was wrong, I regret my City, Kansas, regarding my comments, and I am sinopposition to the legaliza- cerely sorry to anyone tion of marijuana. As an whom I have hurt. aside, I also remarked that It has been an honor to one of the original reasons serve you for the past seven behind the criminalization years and I don’t take this of the drug in the 1930s was responsibility lightly. As a its negative effects on public representative, we society and more specifi- are to be held accountable cally the damaging conse- for what we say and do, and quences on the African the events of the past few American community. days has done just that. I Yesterday, I then issued an will learn from this mistake apology to the media and – to become better the public. Today I want to informed, to listen to your apologize to you – the peo- opinions and concerns, ple of the 124th District for and also those of the the negative impact and African-American commuembarrassment it has nity and the public surbrought to you, and to the rounding the legalization of people of the State of marijuana in our state. Kansas. I also want to apolRespectively, ogize to the AfricanSteve Alford

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Grassroot’s participation The 2018 Kansas legislative session convenes this week as legislators will consider many health-related topics. At the same time, they will struggle with other complex issues, including development of a new school finance formula as ordered by the Kansas Supreme Court. While some would argue the largest influence on our state’s legislature comes from special interest groups, members of the Kansas House and Senate maintain constituents exert the most. In our nation’s capital, Congressional members will tell you the same thing. That said, this is where an active organization, like a farm, business or commodity group, can make a difference. However, it’s not enough to be an organization with a large membership. While this has political impact, it can be felt only when the organization can deliver grassroots support that is seen, touched and felt by elected officials. Having access to elected officials is not enough either. Unless an organization marshals people to act, it is a sleeping giant with little clout. Once an organization’s leaders deliver a grassroots’ message on a consistent basis, the perception the

group delivers becomes reality. One of the best ways a grassroots organization can impact politicians is to identify the strongest leaders. An effective grassroots organization is one that can encourage people to fill a room, write letters, send electronic messages, work on a campaign or seek people outside of the organization who will become allies and support its policies. With a network like this, the group can literally touch thousands of people across the state who will, in turn, notify legislators and members of Congress. Two kinds of people comprise most grassroots organizations. The first is the “quality” contact. The second is the “quantity” contact. Quality contacts are individuals who have a special rapport with elected officials. They know the legislator personally. When the legislator comes back to his/her district, the quality contact takes the time to visit with the elected official. Quality contacts take trips to Topeka and Washington, D.C. to visit with elected officials on their political turf. They meet and develop a working relationship with the representative’s staff. When issues that affect their organization arise, the

staffer or politician will pick up the phone and ask, “What do you think of this issue? What would be a reasonable stance for me to take?” Once quality leaders are surfaced, they must expand and seek other leaders. That is where quantity comes into play. Winning is intoxicating. Nothing is more gratifying than to recognize people for their support in influencing and helping enact legislation. Active participation, even on the losing side, will bring satisfaction and will encourage volunteers to come back again and again. But winning requires an organization’s time, energy and leadership. It requires power, a willingness to participate and the resolve to do the job. Any organization with such a structure, power and enterprise can persuade its Legislature and Congress to protect its interests – if it marshals a grassroots campaign built on active, involved members. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

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Neal Gillespie presents Stevens County Library Director Eunice Schroeder with a grant from Western Kansas Community Foundation.

than what was needed in November and December. “Even temporary disruptions to blood and platelet donations can diminish the availability for hospital patients,” said Jan Hale, communications manager of the Red Cross Central Plains Blood Services Region. “It’s the blood on the shelves that helps save lives in an emergency, and that’s why we’re asking eligible individuals to make an appointment to give blood today.” While serving local hospitals is the first priority, the Red Cross can move blood products to where they’re needed most. This allows generous donors throughout the country to contribute to the national blood supply and potentially help patients locally and in storm-affected

areas. While all blood types are urgently needed, there is a more critical need for the following blood and donation types right now: • Type O negative: The blood type that can be transfused to almost everyone and is what doctors reach for in trauma situations. • Type B negative: The blood type that can be transfused to type B Rh-positive and negative patients. • Type AB: The plasma type that can be transfused to almost everyone and can be donated through a platelet or plasma donation, where available, or during a regular blood donation. Eligible donors can find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the

“Daughters” wrap up year-end business at January meeting The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday, January 6, at the Historic Adobe Museum in Ulysses. The meeting was mainly 'nuts and bolts'; wrapping up 2017 and making plans for 2018. Susan Alexander reported her mother, Mary Lou Pickler, received a letter from Senator Jerry Moran commending her for her 70+ years as a DAR member. Senator Moran learned of this through a newspaper article about last month's

meeting. The Chapter would like to recognize the Adobe Museum Staff for providing a meeting room. The group would also like to mention that as a patriotic organization, members appreciate the meeting room as a tribute to the citizens of Grant County who have served in the military starting with World War II and continuing through recent conflicts. Several of the ladies who attended the meeting are shown in the attached picture, sitting in front of one wall of the museum’s tribute.

free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767). Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. RapidPass lets donors complete the pre-donation reading and answer the health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, by visiting redcrossblood.org/ rapidpass from the convenience of a mobile device or computer, or through the Blood Donor App. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – a need that is all too real for Heather Hrouda and her family. Hrouda was 25 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when she began bleeding. An emergency cesarean section was performed, but Hrouda hemorrhaged during surgery. She received 14 units of blood and seven units of plasma before she and her newborn son,

Rusher, were flown to a nearby hospital. There, she received additional transfusions, and Rusher was moved to the neonatal intensive care unit, where he also received a blood transfusion to increase his red blood cell count. Other upcoming blood donation opportunities through January 31 are Garden City January 24, 2018 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church at 710 N. Third and January 25, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the same location. The Red Cross will be in Ulysses January 18, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Fairground at 1000 West Patterson Ave., in Satanta January 17, 2018 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Satanta High School at 100 Caddo Street or Elkhart January 25, 2018 from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Elkhart City Hall at 433 Morton Street.

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Southwest Guidance Center Call 624-8171 for an appointment Left to right are Marie Cochran, Catherine Fowler, Nina Sipes, Lola Caraway and Noreen Walker. Photo courtesy of the Byrd Prewitt chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Hospital discusses recent flu outbreak Hospital Board met Monday, January 8 for their first meeting of 2018. Present were, Board President Kirk Heger, and members, Benny Cabrera, Johnnie Denton, Keith Rome, Patty Lahey and Seth Gillespie. Also present were Linda Stalcup, Stacey Helget, Dave Piper, Dawn Maas, Diane Mangels, Lynnette Hageman, Jennifer Featherston, Mikayla Syslo, Dr. Sam, Jessica Reinerio and Marie Austin. The board looked over the agenda and approved it as printed. They also opted to approve the minutes from the December 4 meeting. Lynnette updated the board about her ongoing work in the infection control department. All the departments have accommodated her requests very quickly, and the hospital is well on its way to being compliant with the state's infection control regulations. Mikayla is in charge of infection control at the Pioneer Manor. She is a night nurse at the Manor. At this time, the facility is looking into completely revamping the infection control policy, as well as organizing committees to maintain compliance with the state. They're also working on education opportunities for staff and residents. Diane reported about new

hires who will be starting in the coming months, as well as current vacancies. There are three full-time nursing positions available, and applications are scarce. The board discussed possible sources for new employees, including the upcoming job fair and local community college graduates. Dawn said the hospital has been extremely busy, with patients. She said, “We’re managing, but it’s rough.” Dawn said she’d worked essentially a 19 hour shift in the 24 hours prior to the board meeting. The ER has been a whirlwind as well, and every patient is being treated with Tamiflu as a precaution against the flu virus. With the nursing shortage, sickness among the nursing staff, and the overwhelming number of patients, medical staff are working long, hard hours. After her report, Dawn also presented policies and procedures to the board. Over this past year, she's reviewed and revised approximately 70 policies. She went over a few of the particulars of those policies for the board members. Much of her policy changes concerned the hospital's handling of stroke patients. The board opted to approve policy changes as recommended by Dawn. Stacey reported for the clinic and presented the

County From page 1 Department. They reported the new radio system is up and working great. Susan came in from the GIS Department. She is responsible for the mapping of Stevens County and for maps used in the 911 system. Susan discussed with Sheriff Heaton how the NG911 funds can be used to help the GIS office fund a portion of their software maintenance and personnel expenses to produce the maps for the NG911 system. The Stevens County auditors previously sug-

gested, to the Commissioners, Susan and Ted, using 911 funds as a way to help fund the GIS Department. The NG911 Coordinating Council is who determines the guidelines on how these funds can be used. Minutes were read and approved. Meeting adjourned. Stevens County Commissioners will next meet Monday, January 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the basement of the courthouse in the Commissioners’ Room.

Medicare/Medicaid numbers for the past months, as well as an annual average. Currently, only 29% of the clinic patients are Medicare/ Medicaid. She said over the past year, the clinic is down about 400 patients for this year. Stacey attributed that to the search for a provider, and anticipates the numbers to return to normal. The clinic has been very busy, especially after a particularly nasty bout of influenza has gripped the country. They've seen entire families in the clinic presenting with flu symptoms. Dr. Sam reported the past three months have been steady at the hospital, and busy in the ER for the past weeks. Keith asked about any emergency care needed for the recent cotton gin fire, and Dr. Sam said, "Thank God no." Pioneer Manor census is currently 68. They're really trying to ramp up infection control - including hand washing and ensuring workers stay home. Staff also put up a note on the front door encouraging visitors who may have been exposed to influenza to visit another time. Residents have an especially hard time recovering from flu, and the possible complications are considerable. Linda requested the board review three plans for Pioneer Manor, including the facility assessment. The upcoming survey - due anytime - is daunting, as the new rules and regulations from the Affordable Care Act will be implemented. The staff will prepare as much as they can. The board voted to approve the plans as presented by Linda. The hospital received a check from the county - an answer to prayers, as the hospital discovered some Medicare payments haven't been received. The issue is being fixed now, but there are still some shortages. The hospital received a letter earlier in the day from KDHE approving

the construction project in surgery. Linda then requested an executive session. Dave went over the financial report, and reaffirmed the lower bed tax has really improved the bottom line. While waiting on the approval from KDHE, the operating room's revenue is down about $100,000. The pharmacy and lab are both up considerably. Dave also said Pioneer Manor's gross revenue is up over $300,000 this year. The board will meet again Monday, February 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

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Four team leaders inform the USD 210 Board of Education about the Food Drive the elementary school recently took part in. The team leaders are Isabel Hagman, Mason Jenkins, Yoanna Vergara and Channing Dillinger. The school collected a total of 1529 cans of food to donate to Project Hope. Good Job Kids!!!

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USD 210’s Board of Education met Monday, January 8 at Central Office on Main Street. President Mike Persinger addressed the audience. Stephanie Heger was voted in as new vice president to finish out the 2017-2018 school year. The board approved Homer Garza as new high school assistant softball coach. The board also accepted a $1,000 gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield in behalf of KRR and a $365.16 gift from Knights of Columbus in behalf of Special Education. Intermediate School Principal Elise Heger introduced fifth grade teachers Mrs. Dillinger and Mrs. Miller. The teachers have been actively researching and attending workshops on Project Based Learning or “PBL”. PBL is learning to identify real world problems. Knowledge and skills are gained by working over an extended period of time to investigate an authentic question, problem or challenge. PBL benefits students

by increasing engagement levels, allowing students to gain deeper knowledge of the concepts. PBL teaches strategy to engage learners, the students learn by doing, and a process where learning arises from projects the students are involved in. Four fifth graders talked about their involvement in a food drive at the elementary school - inspired by the book “Wonder”. During the PBL class, the students read the book which inspired them to donate food to Project Hope. The four team leaders were Isabel Hagman, Mason Jenkins, Yoanna Vergara and Channing Dillinger. The school collected a total of 1529 cans of food to donate to Project Hope. Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum talked to the board about Kindergarten Readiness. She explained the state now requires “ASQ” - or Ages & Stages Questionnaires. ASQ properly evaluates the students entering Kindergarten. Melissa Sullivan and Joyce Losey were sent to Sublette to be trained on the ASQ. These two teachers will then train others how to do the ASQ survey. Shelby Evans has been using a similar questionnaire to determine if a student is ready for Kindergarten or if they need KinderPrep. Superintendent Adrian Howie talked about the Technology Refresh Proposal Stuart Scott submitted. The district is in their last year of the lease on equipment. Mr.

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com

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. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

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. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

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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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!UNITED

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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. HugotonUMC.com

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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. Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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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. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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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listening, speaking, reading and writing. High School Principal Melody Witt informed the board the reception for Austin Nordyke and Sydney Beesley was well attended. Jill Skinner and Chris O’Loughlin were recognized and received educator awards from the local VFW. The show choir had a successful trip to Branson, Mo. Thursday the high school is hosting Scholars Bowl. Mrs. Boxum talked about the iPad camp in Manhattan that Chelsea Trujillo will be attending Friday. The district will have one-hundredth day of school activities Tuesday, January 30. The Eagle Impact Award winner was Deb Quattlebaum. She was unable to attend the meeting. Superintendent Howie informed the board the Legislative session started Monday. Mr. Howie will be attending the meeting of the statewide council of superintendents in Topeka Wednesday afternoon. That evening all the superintendents will be taken to the Governor’s Mansion to meet with the Lieutenant Governor. The superintendents will be meeting with both Senate and House leadership Thursday. The board went into Executive Session to conduct their Annual Superintendent Evaluation. Meeting adjourned.

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ne thing that virtually everyone has in common is the need and desire to be recognized. We may differ in what we want to be recognized for and how we would like the recognition to be expressed, but we all want it. Some want to be recognized for their athletic prowess, others for their intelligence or musical ability, and others for their physical beauty. Good coaches, teachers and managers learn to recognize their athletes, students and employees in such a way as to get the best out of them. This is one of those hard and fast rules of human nature that we all should learn how to tap. Often a simple smile or a nod of the head is all it takes. A simple two-word acknowledgement such as “nice job” can often make an otherwise long and forgettable workday memorable. The first thing to do if you are trying to recognize others is to notice them. Be attentive to what people around you are saying and doing. And then be sincere in your recognition, and don’t be stingy. Everyone likes being recognized, and it doesn’t cost us a thing to give it to others. The dividends that it pays are well worth the small effort it takes. Christopher Simon

Scott’s proposal is for one-toone iPads for Kindergarten through eighth grade students and Macbook Airs for high school students. Right now the district is one-toone Macbook Airs from third grade through twelfth grade. The cost savings would be considerable. Middle School Principal Tyson Eslinger talked about the Teen Life groups at the middle school and high school. Teen Life Support Groups are intended to provide a safe place for teens to talk with peers dealing with similar issues. These groups get together to talk about issues going on in their lives. It will be an eight-week program with the first meeting Tuesday, January 9. Mrs. Gaskill went through some webinar training to help facilitate the discussions. She has selected the first group consisting of six to eight students. Mr. Eslinger also informed the board that the boys’ basketball games have started. Mr. Eslinger said the quiz bowl has also had a meet. Mrs. Heger informed the board MAP testing was completed before Christmas. She said MasteryConnect is completed and up and running. Parents are now able to get on the parent portal. KELPA testing begins in February and ends in March. It is an English Language Proficiency Assessment. It measures the proficiency of English Language Learners in four domains like

CIRCLE TIME Circle Time will resume Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Stacey at the library for details and to register. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program, “A Blizzard of Books,” is now underway. No need to register! Simply enter the books you have read, and be eligible for a weekly prize. We like to keep things easy. COLORING AND COFFEE The library will have an afternoon of coloring and coffee Tuesday, January 16 at

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2:00 p.m. This is an adultonly program. We will provide the colored pencils and coloring pages, or you may bring your own. Come and enjoy! 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 that 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. TECHBOOMERS Have you checked out TechBoomers? TechBoomers offers free articles teaching people how to use technology to make their lives easier (and more fun!). Some of the technology training includes Facebook, Instagram, iPhone calling and texting, Ebay, StubHub – the list is almost endless, and more is being added all the time. Access TechBoomers through our library Web site or techboomers.com.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Well, here we are the second week of the New Year! Things were kinda slow the first week due to a lot of things. The cold weather being number one. Then there were illnesses and other issues. This week is a busy one. Board meeting, bridge and a dance Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Cottonwood will be providing the music, and they are very good. The meals we serve here are nutritious and convenient. Drop in and enjoy time here at the Senior Center. Menu Jan. 11 ............BBQ Chicken ................................Breast Jan. 12 .................Roast Beef Jan. 15 ................Oven Fried .............................Chicken Jan. 16 ...........Cheeseburger ..................................Patty Jan. 17 ............Baked Potato Jan. 18 ...............Baked Ham

Activities Thursday, January 11 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, January 12 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Dance.....................7:00 p.m. .....................Cottonwood Monday, January 15 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 17 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Camera Club......................... 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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Smoke can be seen close to the buildings at the Northwest Cotton Growers Gin. Major damage was done to the cotton but not the buildings.

Smoke darkens the Sunday sky as area firefighters battle a large fire at the Northwest Cotton Growers Gin. The cotton is ablaze as the strong winds stoke the fire. Several area fire departments

came together to help the Stevens County Fire Department battle the huge fire and keep it from spreading. Flames can be seen behind the rows of cotton at the Northwest Cotton Growers Gin Sunday. Large numbers of the rolls were destroyed in the fire.

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Students will be able to take the ACT at Hugoton Saturday, February 10. The deadline to register for that test without having to pay a late fee is next Friday, January 12. If you have not taken the ACT yet or are needing to get a higher score for placement in college classes, scholarships, etc. this would be a great time to do so! Students must register online at actstudent.org, and are required to pay the fee online when registering. Juniors and seniors who receive free or reduced price lunches are eligible for two free ACT fee waivers to be used anytime during their junior and/or senior years, so if you are eligible and have not used yours yet, please contact High School Counselor Chelle Leininger if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested. Students who receive a fee waiver also receive complimentary access to the ACT Online Test Prep materials free of charge. In order to take advantage of these waivers, parents must give permission for the student to do so when they fill out enrollment paperwork. Hugoton High School's ACT code is 171410. If students sign

up to take the test in Hugoton, you will also need the Test Center Code which is: 239130. Included in the registration fee is the option of having ACT send scores to up to four colleges or organizations. If students plan to take concurrent college classes while in high school, please consider sending scores to Seward County Community College. Their code is 1439. If considering playing a sport in college, please have scores sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center (Code is 9999) and/or NAIA Eligibility Center (Code is: 9876). Sending scores to four different places is included in the price of ACT registration. Students may request they be sent to additional locations for a fee. ACT test preparation information - much of it free to access - is available here at the following link http://www.act.org/content/a ct/en/products-and-ser vices/the-act/test-prepara tion.html?utm_campaign=Au g18Late&utm_source=Lyrise mail&utmmedium=email&ut mterm=cmd&utmcon tent=testpreplink. There will also be an ACT

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ventories of refined products have seen an impressive build in the last week, and there's a strong likelihood that we may soon begin to see the national average falling toward the end of the month. I must caution motorists, however, that any downturn would likely be short-lived as gas prices typically begin moving higher after the sweetness of Valentines Day has worn off as refiners begin maintenance and the long road to summer gasoline begins." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.

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Memories from Yesteryear by Cliff F. Bell The people who came to the southwest, burned cow chips, stalks, broomcorn seed, sagebrush, soap weed or anything that would furnish heat. They fought the prairie fires and sold gopher and ground squirrel scalps for two or three cents each. Sometimes, those gophers or ground squirrels would have three or four scalps, but who cared, for they needed a little sugar, coffee, or maybe some flour. They raised their children some twenty-five or thirty miles from the nearest doctor. They built their sod houses and dugouts and established their own schools, to which the children walked from two to five miles. The men would load seven or eight bales of broomcorn on their wagon and get ready to start to market (generally Liberal), which was a distance from fifteen to sixty

miles. The trip was usually from four to five days. It wasn’t all hardship. I remember many times when from ten to fifteen wagons would be camped at our place at one time. During my early life, what little schooling I got was in the country school in the district that is now Fairview. At first, the schoolhouse was located one-half mile west of our house. Later, they built a schoolhouse at the location where the building now stands. I then had to walk two and a half miles to school. I would go to school a couple of days during the week, sometimes not at all and sometimes a full week, depending on what was to be done at home. We moved off the farm about 1895 to Hugoton. I stayed with Mr. Pettijohn in Dodge City for two years and went to school, finally grad-

uating from the ninth grade. I began teaching at the Fairview School, which was the first school district organized in Stevens County. I married Alice Lahey of Grant County in 1905. She passed away after an illness of several weeks, leaving me with one son, Oliver. I had been elected county clerk in 1910 after a tough campaign. Settlers began to come again. They found things easier than the first settlers. They found wells already here and even windmills to pump the water. Living conditions were being improved in many ways. Automobiles had begun to be numerous and the telephone arrived. Then along came the railroad, something that some of us had been looking forward to for a long time. From that day on, we could get our coal and other supplies at home and did not

have to make the long tiresome trips to railroad centers. November 29, 1922, I married Grace Pomeroy. Her children were Roy Dale seven, and Doris Angeline who was five. They, with my son Oliver Elvin 10, made up our family. Cliff Bell passed away in March 1953. Cliff served Stevens County for almost forty-two continuous years in the office of Stevens County Clerk, a record in the State of Kansas. The majority of these years were in the old courthouse located on the 300 block of west Sixth Street. After the new courthouse was erected on east Sixth Street in 1953, his office was located there where he continued to serve every working day until the morning of his death. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.

Cliff Bell served Stevens County faithfully for almost forty-two continuous years in the office of county clerk, a record in the State of Kansas. He was first elected in 1910 and was unopposed since 1913. The majority of these years were in the old courthouse located in the 300 block of West Sixth. After the new courthouse was erected on East Sixth in 1953, his office was located there where he continued to serve every working day until the morning of his death March 1953.

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Thursday, January 10, 2008 Reverend Robert and Darlene Bailey are retiring after 35 years with the Assembly of God Church to move to Texas. Robert and Darlene came to Hugoton February 11, 1973. Before they were residents here, the

couple ministered to folks in Skellytown, Tx. and Arkansas. By retiring to Waxahachie, Tx., the couple will be close to their daughter and her husband and only a few blocks away from the house where Darlene grew up. They have decided to

enjoy their retirement by fishing, gardening and spending time with their family. Thursday, January 12, 1978 Roger and Gloria Hall are the new owners of the Gambles Store in Hugoton. The store opened under new management January 4, 1978. It was purchased from Raymond Moore who had operated the store since he started the business in 1940. Thursday, January 4, 1968 The Dart-In Grocery on Eleventh Street in Hugoton was the victim early Tuesday morning of what was possi-

bly the largest robbery haul ever committed in this community. $2,243.00 in cash and checks were taken along with the 150 pound safe the money was kept in. The robbery was discovered at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday morning by Russell Hamlin of the Hugoton Police Force. He noticed that the back door of the building was loose and called one of the business employees to come and check. The theft was then discovered. According to L.R. Rose, Stevens County Sheriff, the investigating officer, a car had been seen

During all this frigid winter weather, the dream of going fishing still prevails. Museum Curator Stanley McGill sent over this photo he found in the museum to taunt us. Left to right are Marvin Bradfield, O.W. Bradfield and Fay Timmons. The year is unknown.

near the building a short time earlier. Taken along with the safe were some cigarettes and some blank American Express money orders. Approximately $1,400 of the money taken was cash, the rest checks. The back door was forced and a two-wheel cart was used to get the safe outside. Rose stated that the only real clue they have at this time is a tire print. However, he urged residents of the area to be on the look-out for anything of a suspicious

nature. Friday, January 13, 1933 The new whistle has been installed at the city light plant and was sounded for the first time at 6:00 Monday night. It will take the place of the former whistle and will also be used for a curfew whistle. It is much stronger than the old one and can be heard much further. 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 newspaper.

Museum Update Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill, taken from “The People’s Home Recipe Book” published in 1915. Genuine Longfellow Pickles Green Tomatoes.........1 Peck Onions .....................1 dozen Green Peppers ....................4 Sugar...........................2 cups Ground Cloves.1 Tablespoon Ginger...............1 Tablespoon Cinnamon........1 Tablespoon Allspice.............1 Tablespoon Mustard Seed...1 Tablespoon Celery Seed.......1 Tablespoon Cider Vinegar................. Salt.............................3/4 cup Wash and slice the tomatoes, onions and peppers into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stand overnight; the next morning drain, and pat into a preserving kettle with the spices and cover with good vinegar;

cook until tender. Put away in jars, being careful not to break the slices of tomatoes. Pepper Relish Red Sweet Peppers...............6 Green Sweet Peppers...........6 Onions..................................6 Small Cabbage.....................1 Sugar..............................1 cup Salt...................2 Tablespoon Vinegar.......................1 quart Chop all ingredients, using the medium sized cutter. Put into the bowl, pour boiling water over all and squeeze dry. Have the vinegar hot with the sugar and salt in the preserving kettle. Mix all well together, let come to a boil, cool and seal in jars. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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The students named to the first Semester Superintendent's Honor Roll are Conder DeVaughan, Aiden Miramontes, Jayden James, Ashley Kennedy, Morgan Fleming Lahey, Axel Granillo, Bryan Erives, Monica Gonzalez, Molleigh Lowery McCormack, Jaylen Mendez, Adriana Salcedo and Jalen Shaddix. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

The second quarter Principal's Honor Roll has been released. Students making the roll are David Lahey, Katy Olivas, Megan Whetstone, Isaac Barboza, Yamile Flores, Jayden James, Agatha Redecop, Megan Robson, Jaklen Sunderland, Jaylen Sunderland, Elizabeth

Lowell Stanley captured the damage done to the cotton at the Northwest Cotton Growers Gin Sunday. High winds caused the fire to spread rapidly from one roll of cotton to another. Area fire

Erives, Gerardo Garcia, Adan Granillo-Viurquiz, Isabella Hall, Clemente Rojo, Sarah McLeod, Monica Gonzalez, Javier Marquez Mendez, Caitlyn McIntire, Cailey Pierson, Morgan Robson, Jalen Shaddix and Brittney Stuckey. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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departments helped the volunteers of Stevens County Fire Department to battle the blaze. Photo courtesy of Lowell Stanley.

The first semester Principal's Honor Roll has been released. Students making the roll are Jacie James, David Lahey, Katy Olivas, Megan Whetstone, Isaac Barboza, Yamile Flores, Jesus Granados, Agatha Redecop, Megan Robson, Jaklen Sunderland, Jaylen Sunderland, Elizabeth Erives, Athziry Marquez Mendez,

Hunter Persinger, Cambria Phillips, Gerardo Garcia, Isabella Hall, Jessie James, Landy Paredes Dominguez, JD Robson, Yamilet Rojo, Clemente Rojo, Sarah McLeod, Alexis Fisher, Javier Marquez Mendez, Caitlyn McIntire, Morgan Robson and Brittney Stuckey. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Varsity boys and girls win against Hardesty Both varsity teams hosted and played against Hardesty Thursday evening. The varsity girls beat Hardesty 52-

Students making the second Quarter Superintendent's Honor Roll are Conder DeVaughan, Aiden Miramontes, Ashley Kennedy, Jessie James, Morgan Fleming Lahey, Axel Granillo, Bryan Erives, Alexis Fisher, Molleigh Lowery McCormack, Jaylen Mendez and Adriana Salcedo. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Adriana Salcedo brings the ball down during the Hardesty game. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Stacey Enns shoots a free throw during the JV game against Elkhart. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Moscow teams defeat Yarbrough Friday the teams all traveled to Yarbrough to play after the junior high. The girls beat Yarbrough 33-26. Monica Gonzalez led the scoring with nine points. Morgan Robson had eight points. Adriana Salcedo had six points. Yamilet Rojo had five points. Morgan Lahey had three points and Brittney Stuckey had two points. The boys played later and beat Yarbrough 70-39. Both

Kage Allen and Jaylen Mendez had 14 points apiece to lead the scoring. Axel Granillo had 12 points. Justyn Allen had five points. Trenton Davidson had sixpoints. Several Wildcats each had four points apiece, Gerardo Garcia, Adan Granillo, JD Robson and Jalen Shaddix. Braxton Johnson added two points and Javi Marquez added one point.

Coming off Christmas break the Moscow basketball teams were already busy. Thursday the Junior High boys hosted the Hugoton B and C teams. The Moscow B team lost to Hugoton 0-29. The Moscow boys A team lost to Hugoton B team 30-18 with four Wildcats contributing four points each Moran, J. Persinger, Roland and Johnson and Granados adding two points. Friday both teams traveled to Yarbrough. The girls played first losing 37-16. Lizette Gonzalez led the scoring with eight points. Jolee Hoffine, Cambria Phillips, Elizabeth Erives and Athziry Marquez each added two points. Next the boys lost in a nail biting ending 27-26. Johnson led the scoring with 12 points. Moran and Persinger each had four points and Granados and Roland each had three points. Their next game is next Monday in Rolla.

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with 15 points. Jaylen Mendez had 11 points. Kage Allen had nine points. Jalen Shaddix had seven points. Trenton Davidson contributed six points. Justyn Allen had five points. JJ Gonzalez, JD Robson and Gaby Granillo each had four points. Isaac Cifft had three points and Axel Granillo had two points.

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Kage Allen looks for the open man during the Hardesty game. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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49. Monica Gonzalez led the scoring with 19 points. Morgan Robson had ten points. Morgan Lahey had nine points. Adriana Salcedo and Yamilet Rojo each had five points. Jessie James and Brittney Stuckey each had two points. The boys beat Hardesty with a final score of 70-21. Javi Marquez led the scoring

Gerardo Garcia looks to shoot during the JV game against Elkhart. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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Jesse Persinger looks to rebound during the Hugoton game. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

Community Calendar Thursday, January 11 High School Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

Thursday the high school hosted two different teams. The JV teams played against Elkhart and the varsity teams both played against Hardesty. The JV Boys team beat Elkhart 52-18. JD Robson led the scoring with 14 points. Adan Granillo followed close behind with 12 points. Isaac Clifft had nine points. Ryan Penrod had five points. Braxton Johnson made four points. Both Gerardo Garcia and Trenton Kennedy each had three points and Alikx Briggs had two points. The JV girls lost to Elkhart 36-29. Jessie James led the scoring with 16 points. Paola Gomez had nine points, and Stacey Enns made four points.

Aidan Cullison brings the ball down during the Hugoton game. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Please show appreciation to Rolla School Board The job of a school board member is tough, the hours are long and the thanks are few and far between. It is all too easy to put off saying “thank you” to this group of individuals who work tirelessly on behalf of Rolla’s children and grandchildren. They spend countless hours preparing to make decisions, participating in meetings and attending school activities and events. The locally elected school board is deeply rooted in U.S. tradition, as is public education. Our state has a proud tradition of support for public education, and in fact in 1966 the people of Kansas

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amended our state’s constitution to specifically call for local public schools that are “maintained, developed and operated by locally elected boards”. January 2018 is designated as “School Board Recognition Month,” and we encourage you take the time to express appreciation to these remarkable individu-

als. They are Kent Milburn, Lloyd Allen Dixon, Erich Glave, Jean Ann Hull, Penny Rusch, Mandy Dunn and Darren Clark. New board members coming on in January will be James “Jimmy” Langley, Jason LaRue and Courtney Reza. Thank you, each and every one for your service.

Rolla Lions Club hosts annual chili and stew supper The Rolla Lions Club will be hosting their annual Chili and Stew Supper Monday, January 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. Homemade cinnamon rolls will be the dessert. The event will be in the multipur-

pose room during the Rolla Moscow Basketball games. A freewill donation will be accepted. Come out and support the Rolla Lions Club, Monday January 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Rolla junior high and high school basketball teams will both tackle the Moscow Wildcats Monday, January 15, beginning 4:00 p.m. for junior high. High school games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Come out and support your Rolla Pirates!

Morton County Spelling Bee is in Elkhart Tuesday The Morton County Spelling Bee will be in Elkhart this year Tuesday, January 16. Participants for Rolla have not been selected as of yet but all the students will be anxious to share their spelling expertise with the community. Come and listen to the champion spellers of Morton County in the Elkhart Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

The junior high Pirates are ready for the jump ball against South Baca. Photo courtesy of USD

Early mornings are for family. Four generations of Kallenbach’s were at the Rolla Corner Stop, waiting for daylight to come so they could break the ice for their cattle. Pictured are Cooper Kallenbach left and his dad Tanner Kallenbach. Ray Lee Kallenbach is to the right, and his father Carroll Kallenbach in the corner. Photo courtesy of Ron DeGarmo.

Community Calendar Thursday, January 11 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Hugoton at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 12 Junior High Basketball vs.

RHS Scholars’ Bowl team competes at Bishop Carroll The Rolla High School Scholars’ Bowl team traveled to Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Saturday, January 6 to compete in the invitation only Scholars’ Bowl. Rolla’s team consisted of seniors Henry Wiebe, Allyson Norton and Paige

Claassen, sophomore Alex Hernandez and freshmen Aspen Sohm and Lena Martens. The Pirate team was the seventh seed in the tournament and finished fifth in their flight. Congratulations to the Pirates! Keep on fighting!

Deerfield at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball vs. Deerfield at 6:30 p.m. School in Session Saturday, January 13 High School Scholars’ Bowl at Sublette at 9:30 a.m. Junior High/High School Basketball to OPSU Game Leaving at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 15 Junior High Basketball vs. Moscow at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball vs. Moscow at 6:30 p.m. Lion’s Club Chili and Stew Supper Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, Janaury 16 Morton County Spelling Bee at Elkhart at 7:00 p.m.

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Pirates put up a good fight against South Baca The Rolla Junior High Pirates basketball teams were both defeated Monday, January 8 at Rolla by South Baca. The Lady Pirates

ended their game with a final score of 18-25. The Pirate boys fell just short of South Baca, with a final score of 2123. Keep fighting, Pirates!

The next game will be January 15 against the Moscow Wildcats at Rolla.

Wrasslin’ ‘n whuppin’ others in ‘58 Rolla History from David Stout Exactly 60 years ago, the year of 1958 was quite a year for Rolla. Early in 1958 Rolla won the State basketball tournament in Great Bend. Rolla High School beat Selden High School by just one point, 49 to 48! That certainly was a white-knuckled night! Coached by Don Hall, the first string was made up of Donald Hogue, Dean Williamson, Larry Hull, Earl “Elkie” Edelman, Jerry Bressler and Gene Dethrow. Also playing on the team were Ed Nelson, Dick Edelman, Robert Veatch, Bill Boekhaus, Bobby Long and Don Crow. (Years later when I was a Methodist pastor in Selden, I learned their community was the very one we beat, which made my stay there a bit embarrassing, but that’s another story we don’t need to get sidetracked off onto right now.) At the time in 1958, I was in the seventh grade of the Rolla grade school. Most of Rolla was in Great Bend attending the tournament, and my family was no exception. If there had been a fire in Rolla, I’m not sure there were enough fire department volunteers left to fight the fire. As for me, I was sitting in the stands, watching the game, minding my own business, when I was approached by a couple of my schoolmates from Rolla, Jerry Dannels and Johnnie Denton. They sat down beside me and explained they’d met a boy from another school sitting about five rows behind me. They told me the kid wanted to fight me, and they wondered if I was willing to fight him. Well, since I didn’t know the boy from nuthin’, I didn’t see the point: I didn’t know him, he hadn’t done anything to me, and I had no quarrel with him. But Jerry and Johnnie wouldn’t take “Unh-uh” for an answer, and they egged me on by saying, “He thinks you look like a sissy.” Keep in mind how old I was in the spring of 1958: I was 12 years old, about to have my thirteenth birthday,

and so not only was pre-pubertal testosterone beginning to trot its way through my body, but questions and doubts about who I was as a person were swirling through my mind. Not only was this perfect stranger observing that I looked like a sissy, but I also had been having some concerns about this myself. I was a good little boy who’d never been paddled in school, and I’d never been in a fight before. Was this kid noticing something about me that I secretly feared? Time to find out whether I was a sissy or not. I consented to fight the kid. Only question was “Where?” Someone suggested the men’s room. Under the circumstances, it seemed like the appropriate place to find out if I was a man. When we got there, the other kid asked me another relevant question, “Do you want to box or wrestle?” I was glad he gave me a choice because I had zero experience with boxing, but like any other normal farm boy, I’d been wrestling with my cousins and friends ever since I started first grade. Needless to say, I chose wrestling. And wrassle we did! Like me, the kid was big and strong for his age and neither

one of us could get the upper hand. It wasn’t long before the restroom began filling up with lots of guys watching us fight it out there on the concrete floor. I remember overhearing someone ask, “Are they mad at each other or are they just playin’?” “Naw, they’re not mad at each other. They’re just doin’ it for fun,” either Jerry or Johnnie explained. Like the Rolla basketball team on the court, very evenly matched against their eventually opposition, all’ov thuh Rolla athletes whipped their opponents that night, both on the basketball court and in the men’s room. Winning was difficult, but all of us from Rolla went home that night with a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction, most folks publicly, one very privately in the back seat of his father’s 1953 green Buick. As for my own private thoughts and doubts about being a sissy, well, they were put to rest for the time bein’. Plenty of time in the years to come for them to raise their ugly heads again (as we saw a few weeks ago in my discussion of hip pads, fingernail polish, and brain concussions to occur 18 months later when I would then be 14 years old).

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HHS loses heartbreaker to Colby

The Hugoton Eagles took on Colby Friday night to kick off the second half of the season after winter break. The Eagles used a lot of their young players from JV to fill out the roster for the game. The boys kept the game close but eventually fell in another close one, 61 to 58. The boys followed a similar route as the girls’ game and came out slow in the first quarter but dominated the second quarter of the game. Colby took a 19 to 5 lead after the first quarter, the Eagles scored 15 and allowed 6 in the second quarter, but still trailed by 5 at the half. Both of the Eagles woent in spurts for the third quarter with Colby barely outscoring Hugoton 20 to 19 taking a six-point lead into the fourth. Hugoton continued

to claw their way back into the game and at one point grabbed the lead as Carlos Montiel drilled two consecutive three pointers to give the Eagles a short lived lead. The next possession saw the team’s leading scorer foul out with a little over three minutes left in the game. Hugoton continued to battle in the game and kept it close but Colby sunk some crucial late free throws to leave the hometown crowd with little to cheer about. Montiel scored 18 points with seven rebounds before he fouled out of the game. The Eagles next leading scorer was senior guard Mitchell Hamlin with 13, followed by Damian Lewis with 11. Coach Korf had this to say after the game, “We had some players that missed

multiple practices over the break which forced us to use some different line-ups in the first half. I feel that we got off to a really slow start because of that and just weren't ready to go at the beginning of the game. We did a good job of battling back and took the lead late in the game, but made a few mistakes down the stretch and weren't able to hang on. We have now lost our last three games by a total of seven points and need to figure out how to make winning plays down the stretch and win a close game. We know what we need to work on, now we just have to improve and get it done.”

Mitchell Hamlin goes up for two while Aaron Camacho and Ivan Valles run to assist. The

Sophomore Jace Gilmore races past two Colby guards on his way to the Eagles’ basket Friday night.

Middle school boys fall to Liberal’s Eisenhower The seventh and eighth grade boys played Liberal Eisenhower Monday at home. The A teams played first and fell short. The seventh grade A team lost in

overtime 44-40 and eighth grade score was 40-24. The middle school B teams fell short as well the seventh grade score was 19-10 and eighth grade was 38-26.

Gavin Williams shoots from beyond the three-point line while teammate Fray McDaniels watches during Hugoton Middle School’s eighth grade basketball game last Monday at home.

Eagles faced Colby Friday and unfortunately, the HHS team lost 58-61.

Fernando Luna goes up for a shot under the basket Friday against Colby’s Eagles.

Good Luck on Your Winter Sports Thursday, January 11 Monday, January 15 HHS Basketball Girls and Boys C Team vs. HHS Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity TBA at Home 23 at Sterling Boys and 8a vs. vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Tuesday, January 16 4:00pmHMS Basketball Baseball: JV() (Date7a Changed to 03-21-17) 4:00pm Holcomb Baseball:atVarsity() (Date Changed Home, 4:00 p.m.to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HMS (Away) Basketball Boys 8a, 8b, 7a & 7b vs. 4:00pmHMS Basketball Softball:Boys JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 7b and 8b vs. Liberal at Home, 4:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Holcomb at Home, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Friday, January 12 Varsity() (Date Changed HHS Basketball Boys(Away) & Girls Varsity at Ster6:00pm Baseball: to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HHS Basketball Boys and Girls JV vs. Scott ling 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm Heights (Away) City at Home, 4:45Softball: p.m. Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South WesternFriday, January 19 7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HHS Basketball Boys &(Away) Girls Varsity at SterHHS Basketball Girls Varsity and Boys C 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) ling Team vs. Scott City at Home, 6:30 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Wrestling Varsity at Hays 2:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Boys Varsity and Girls C 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Wrestling JV (Away) at Cimarron 3:00 p.m. Team vs. Scott City at Home, p.m.Changed to 6:00pm Baseball:8:00 JV() (Date 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal January 20 Saturday, January 13Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17)Saturday, 6:00pm Baseball: vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights Varsity (Away) at Hays 8:00 a.m. HHS Basketball Girls and Boys C Team vs. HHS Wrestling 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) TBA at Home Monday, January 22 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7a vs. Scott City HMS Basketball Boys 7a & 8a vs. Ulysses, 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) at Home, 9:00 JV a.m. 4:00pmColby, Goodland at Home, Softball: vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away)4:00 p.m. HMS Basketball Boys 8b & 7b vs. Scott City HHS Wrestling Varsity at Scott 4:00pm Softball:City, Varsity9:30 vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 6:00pm vs.Liberal (Away) Home, 5:00 p.m. a.m. Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. at 6:00pm 6:00pm

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Ladies battle fiercely against Colby Eagles

The Lady Eagles took on Colby Friday night in their first action since the winter break. The girls battled hard in the game and showed signs of last year’s grit before falling 46 to 56 to Colby. The loss brings the Lady Eagles to 3 and 3 on the season. The first half was a tale of two quarters for the Eagles as

in the first quarter Hugoton came out flat and allowed Colby to take an early 12-4 lead. The second quarter saw senior guard Laney Hoskinson and Rebecca Johnson catch first as both of them combined for 19 of the Lady Eagles’ 21 points of the quarter. Hoskinson would knock down four threes in

the quarter alone to help the Lady Eagles take a 25-24 lead in the half. The second half was not as kind for the Hugoton team as they started to get cold from deep and continued to struggle with easy baskets underneath. The Lady Eagles scored seven points but again allowed Colby to put up another 12 in a quarter. To make matters worse they had to do a lot of work in the second half without senior JoHanna Rawlins who picked up her fourth foul in the third quarter and eventually fouled out in the fourth. Hugoton put up 14 points in the fourth and for a while kept the game in reach but eventually had to play the foul game. Colby made the best from the line and sunk the Lady Eagles with a 20 point fourth quarter. The Lady Eagles were led in scoring by Hoskinson, who dropped 24 points with

six of them from beyond the arc. She added four steals as well. Johnson added nine points to help out the cause, and Jordyn Beard grabbed nine rebounds for the Lady Eagles. Coach Adigun said after the game, “Colby did a great job of overcoming early turnovers and settling in Friday night to get a huge league win on the road. They did a fantastic job of breaking our pressure and getting quality shots for their best scorers. As a coach, I should have made the adjustment to stop pressing late in the game and force Colby to score against our set defense. My kids fought hard for the most part and gave us a chance to win late. We'll learn from our mistakes as a team and try to get back to our winning ways this week versus two good league opponents in Ulysses and Scott City.”

Senior Laney Hoskinson goes up for the shot as three Colby players descend on her Friday night at home.

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Free Throw Championship is January 28 All boys and girls ages nine and under and 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be Sunday, January 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the West Middle School gym in Hugoton. The gym will open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Pre-registration is not necessary. The 11 year old and under participants may shoot from the 12 foot line. Boys ages 12-14 will use a men’s regulation basketball while all other shooters will use a 28.5” sized ball. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with

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Hugoton wrestlers dominate at Lakin duals The Hugoton Eagles wrestling came back after the winter break and dominated in Lakin at Lakin’s annual duals. Five teams participated Friday night with only Hugoton, Lakin, and Dodge City JV being teams bringing the most wrestlers. On paper Dodge

came in with the best chance to win as they had filled in the most weight classes and feeding off their varsity’s success the night before with a big win over rival Garden City. Hugoton did not let that affect their thought process on winning the Duals. Hugoton dominated three of their

Senior Bradan Slemp introduces his opponent to the mat as he dominates at the Lakin duals Friday, January 5.

Federation wrestlers travel to Great Bend Hugoton Federation Wrestling took seven of their young wrestlers to Great Bend over the weekend. In the club’s second tournament of the season, they medaled three. In the six under division at 55-pound weight class, Fynn Reinerio continued his success on the mat with another first place finish, as he went 3 and 0. In the eight under division, Jayven Baeza went 4 and 1 in his first tournament of the season and took third place in the 55 pound weight class. Tommy McClure also continued his success on the season, as he brought home third place in the 12 under

100-weight class. The other wrestlers who competed on the day were Brysten Heger in the eight under 80 pound class, Alexis Chavez with a fourth place finish in the 10 under 58 to 61 pound weight class, Eli Camacho with improvement at 10 under 67 weight class, and Donavyn Baeza in the 10 under 79 weight class. Coach Reinerio said, “There were lots of positives. We took a good number of kids and over half of them placed four or better. Some kids experienced their first tournament and had fun doing it.”

four opponents by out scoring them 166 to 57. The only close dual was the Eagles’ last one against Lakin where Hugoton won 51 to 30. The Eagles brought up three of their JV wrestlers and bumped up a couple other wrestlers in weight classes to fill more weight class slots. The moves proved to be key as several of the

Hugoton senior wrestler Marcos Baeza continues his winning ways, pinning another wrestler at Lakin last week. Marcos’ record was 4-0 at the tournament.

Another opponent fights against Manny during the Lakin duals last week. The Hugoton boys made a great showing in their first outing since winter break, outscoring three of four teams!

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15-204. UNDERGROUND WATER PIPES. All water pipes placed underground on city property shall be of soft drawn copper, commonly known as Type K, Mueller, Chase or equal. Any customer may use approved PVC pipe. All piping from outside water services to outside hose bibs shall be no smaller than three-quarters inch.

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING WATER SERVICE, METERS, UNDERGROUND WATER PIPES, BILLING AND PENALTIES, AND ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES UNDER CONTROL OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUCH WATER SERVICE AND RATES, AND REPEALING, ARTICLE 2, WATER SERVICE, OF CHAPTER XV, UTILITIES SECTION 15-201 TO 15-214 INCLUSIVE, CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 819 AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.

Section 1. That Sections 15-201 to 15-214, inclusive of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011, be and the same are hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE 2. WATER SERVICE 15-201. WATER SERVICE UNDER CONTROL OF CITY. Water service to the water users of the city shall be governed as follows: (a) The city shall have charge of the water pipes in streets and up to property lines, and all valves shall be under direct charge of the outside utilities supervisor. It shall be unlawful for any person to manipulate any valve in the city waterlines without orders from the outside utilities supervisor. (b) Any premises may be connected to the city water main upon application to the city clerk and approval of the outside utilities supervisor on the payment of a connection fee of not less than the actual cost of the materials and labor required for making such connection plus the sum of $25.00, with a minimum connection fee of not less than $250.00. The connection fee shall be paid in full to the city prior to the installation and connection.

Hugoton Federation wrestler Tommy McClure dominates his opponent.

Alexis Chavez wrestles his opponent.

Federation celebrates New Year with wrestling The Hugoton Federation opened their season New Years weekend in Colby as they took four of their young wrestlers. The four boys were Eli Camacho, Adriel Camacho, Fynn Reinerio and Tommy McClure. Out of the

four two took medals home. Reinerio took first in six under at the 58-pound weight class going 2 and 0. McClure went 3 and 1 taking home second place at 12 under 105-110 pound weight class.

Senior Jalen Rosales pounces on his opponent at Lakin Friday evening.

HHS senior Manny Mendoza works to pin his opponent Friday at the Lakin duals.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS:

Eli Camacho faces off against a Scott City wrestler during the Great Bend competition last weekend.

young Eagles stepped up and gave the Eagles points. The Eagles beat Sublette 54 to 15, Dodge City 58 to 18, and Wichita County 54 to 24. The Eagles went 31 and 7 in all their varsity matches. Marcos Baeza continued his unbeaten streak as he went 4 and 0 with most of his matches at a higher weight.

(c) The city shall tap the water main and supply all materials and labor for the installation of a standard water service connection and shall run a service pipe to the property line, furnish and set a water meter and enclose and cover the same. The city expressly retains the title to the ownership of the water service connection, the water meter, and all service equipment used in connection with the supply of water to any premises or buildings within the city. All such customers and all other property owners whose premises are connected to the city water mains shall at their own expense repair, replace or remove all water service lines owned by them or located on their own premises as may be required by the city in order to prevent loss or damage to the public at large. 15-202. SEPARATE WATER SERVICE; EXCEPTIONS: It shall be unlawful for any person to connect more than one individual residence or place of business to the same waterline of the city without having individual residences or places of business properly metered by separate meter unless the consent of the governing body is first obtained in writing. 15-203. METERS. The city shall have access to all meters at all reasonable hours. Each individual meter reading

15-205. WATER: AVAILABILITY. (a) All territory within the city limits of Hugoton and all territory served by the city. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and is not to be resold or shared with others. The service connections and rates set forth herein shall be applicable to all territory served by the city except that territory specifically described in Section 15-207 following. (b) Wherever water service is desired outside the city limits of Hugoton, the city shall tap the water main and supply all materials and labor for the installation of a standard water service connection. The service connection and meter installation shall be made by the city and paid for by the customer prior to installation and connection. 206. SAME: RATE SCHEDULE: CITY. (a) Minimum charge within the city: $12.50 per month on meters less than one and one-half inch; $16.50 per month on meters one and one-half inch but less than two inches; $25.00 per month on meters two inches, but less than three inches; $36.00 per month on meters three inches but less than four inches; $50.00 per month on meters four inches or larger. (b) Monthly rate for all services; $1.40 per 1,000 gallons (c) Bulk water rate: All water sold at the city loading docks or through a meter connected to a fire hydrant shall be at the rate of $3.50 per 1,000 gallons. 15-206a. WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT CHARGE. (a) A monthly assessment in the amount of $12.50 shall be added to all customer accounts, and shall be in addition to the monthly minimum water rates specified in Sections 15-206 and 15-208. (b) The City Clerk is given discretion to waive the assessment fee for residential customers who have more than one water service account for the same physical location. In such instance, the customer shall only be assessed for a maximum of $12.50 per month for such multiple accounts serving the same physical location. 207. WATER: AVAILABILITY, OUTSIDE CITY. (a) All that territory lying outside the city limits of Hugoton served by the city within an area described as follows: The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section 22, Township 33 South, Range 37 West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas, and any territory adjacent to said NW/4 of Section 22-33-37 and tapping the water mains which serve that quarter. Each water service is to be supplied to one customer through one metering point. Service is for exclusive use of customer and is not to be resold or shared with others. Wherever customer service is desired within the territory herein described, the city shall tap the water main and supply all materials and labor for the installation of a standard water service connection. The service connection and meter installation shall be made by the city and paid for by the customer. Copper or

PVS schedule 40 or better, water lines shall be required to be installed under any surfaced road. All water lines installed within the territory herein described shall be installed to city specifications. (b) Connection charge: The customer shall pay the following charge for connecting to the water system, which shall include labor, material and equipment to the outlet side of the water meter. The water meter shall be installed adjacent to the customer’s property line on the street side. The connection charges have been set to allow the city to recoup their costs of extending the water main, however, the city shall not extend the water main outside the boundaries of the NW/4 of Section 22-33-37. Size of connection Connection charge 3/4” $1,300.00 1” $1,800.00 1 ½” $2,050.00 2” $2,300.00 Before water service is made available, the connection charge shall be paid in full. 15-208. SAME: RATES OUTSIDE CITY. (a) The following rates shall apply to all territory described in Section 15-207 as well as all other territory served outside the city limits. Minimum water rates outside the city limits shall be $25.00 per month on meters less than one and one-half inch; $33.00 per month on meters one and one-half inch; but less than two inches; $50.00 per month on meters two inches; but less than three inches; $72.00 per month on meters three inches; but less than four inches;100.00 per month on meters four inches or larger. Connection fees shall be the actual cost, plus $50.00, with a minimum connection fee of $300.00. (b) Monthly rate for all services: $1.40 per 1,000 gallons 15-209. WATER BILL DUE MONTHLY: FAILURE TO PAY. All water 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 fifteenth day of each calendar month shall be subject to a penalty of 10 percent. All bills not paid on or before the 25th day of each calendar month shall be deemed a refusal to pay and the water service shall be cut off and not reconnected until all back bills, penalties and fees have been paid in accordance with the notice and hearing provisions of Sections 15-210:211. In addition to such charges, the customer shall also pay a $25.00 fee for reconnecting the service. 210. SAME; NOTICE: HEARING. Before any water service shall be terminated for failure to pay the bill as provided in Section 15-209, the city clerk shall give the customer a five-day written notice by regular mail of the city’s intention to terminate water service. Such notice shall inform the customer of his or her right to request a hearing to show cause why water service should not be terminated. 211. SAME: APPEAL. (a) If within the five-day period for notice set out in Section 15-210, the customer requests a hearing, the city clerk shall give the customer a three-day notice of the time and date of the hearing. (b) There is hereby established a hearing body for the City of Hugoton, created for the purpose of conducting hearings concerning utility service terminations. The hearing body shall be comprised of three members, one of

whom shall be an elected member of the governing body and two of whom shall be residents of the city who are not officers or employees of the city. The mayor shall appoint the members of the hearing body with the consent of the governing body. Members shall serve one-year terms and hold such meetings as are necessary. A quorum of two members shall be necessary to conduct a hearing. All hearings conducted by the body shall be on the record. (c) Following the hearings, the hearing body, if it shall find that service should be terminated, shall so order and service shall be terminated three days from the date of such order. The customer shall be notified in person, posting notice on the premises or by mail, unless such order is made at the hearing in the presence of the customer. The hearing body may, for good cause shown, extend the termination date up to 10 days from the date of the order. d) If the hearing body shall determine that termination of service will cause an undue hardship, it shall recommend to the governing body that reasonable terms be approved for the payment of such delinquent bill. 15-212. RESTORATION OF SERVICE. Whenever water service has been terminated 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 also shall pay a $25.00 fee for reconnecting the service. 213. TAMPERING WITH METER UNLAWFUL. It shall be unlawful for any person to alter the register or mechanism of any meter, or to make any outlet or connection in any manner so that the use of water supplied by the city is not accurately metered. Upon a first conviction for violation of this section a person shall be fined $25.00. Upon a second conviction a person shall be fined $50.00. A third or subsequent conviction shall result in a fine of $100.00. 214. PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions hereof or any person failing, neglecting, omitting, resisting or refusing to comply with any of the conditions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in the sum of not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00 for each offense. Each days failure, neglect, and refusal to comply with the conditions of this article shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense and punishable as in other cases. Section 2. REPEAL. That water service, Chapter XV, Utilities, Sections 15-201 to 15-214, inclusive, of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011, Ordinance No. 819 and all other ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect beginning with the February 1, 2018 billing and from and after its publication one time in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city paper. Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 8th day of January , 2018. (S E A L) /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, CMC, City Clerk

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2017 Hugoton Recreation Commission Boys’ Basketball Teams

Photos courtesy of Kathy Purcell

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Ice safety is essential It’s been several years since Kansas has experienced prolonged deepfreeze weather, and you can bet anglers who love to icefish are anxious to give it a try. However, anyone planning to venture out on a frozen lake should refresh themselves with ice safety rules. The first rule is to wait for at least four inches of clear, hard ice before walking on any ice-covered waterbody, and five to seven inches of ice is necessary to support a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). It usually takes several days of calm weather with single-digit temperatures to make safe ice, and the only way to measure ice thickness is to make test holes as you go. The appearance of the ice can give clues to its integrity. New, clear ice is the strongest. White ice may only be about half as strong. Warm, sunny days can melt the surface and “honeycomb” the ice, which will weaken it, as well. Also be aware that temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and even roosting geese can affect the strength and safety of ice. Never take ice strength and thickness for granted. Continually check the ice when moving to new areas. Other safety considerations include fishing with friends, and packing a rope, ice handpicks, and a throwable floatation device with your gear. And ice cleats make walking on smooth ice easy and much safer. It’s best to use an auger to cut holes, which in Kansas must be no more than 12 inches in diameter. Motorized electric or gasoline-powered ATVs, work-site utility vehicles, golf carts and snowmobiles

may be operated on ice-covered department waters only for the purpose of icefishing from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Vehicles shall enter onto the ice only from boat ramps and points of entry established by posted notice. No ice is l00 percent safe, and anglers must be always be aware of their surroundings. Great icefishing for white bass, wipers and crappie on Kansas lakes can tempt anglers to take chances or forget caution. Falling into frigid water can be a deadly mistake as hypothermia can overcome an angler within minutes. Follow these basic rules to ensure your icefishing trips are safe and enjoyable.

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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. Jocelyn has experienced 1,300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Fantastic work Jocelyn!

Current information on 2018 Kansas Legislature can be received on hotline Up-to-the-minute information on the 2018 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call away. Kansas residents can access information on legislation, bill status, legislative procedure, contact information, and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Calls are answered by experienced reference/research librarians at the State Library of Kansas and kept confidential. Callers can also leave brief messages to be delivered to legislators as well as request copies of bills, journals, and other legislative documents. In addition to calling the hotline, residents can also text questions to 785-2560733, email, or instant message at kslib.info/ask, or visit the State Library. The State Library is located on the

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Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship contest opens January 8 Kansas Securities Commissioner John Wine, State Bank Commissioner Miki Bowman, and Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer announced the opening of the 2018 Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Contest Monday, January 8. The contest will run from January 8 through March 27, 2018. Students participating in the contest will have the opportunity to win one of nine possible awards ranging from $250 to $2500. The teachers of participating students are eligible to win gift cards ranging from $100 to $150. Students who choose to participate in the competition will be asked to write a two-part essay. Part 1 requires students to select one of two financial challenges and write a one- to two-page essay on the chosen topic. In Part 2, students will analyze and detail the financial decisions they are making now in preparation for their future. Complete contest rules can be found at ksc.ks.gov/EssayContest. “Financial education and planning are important tools to help students to succeed in their careers,” said Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. “This scholarship contest is a great example of Kansas state agency cooperation in helping Kansas students to succeed in those life skills.” To be eligible, students must be in their senior year and attending a Kansas public or private school or homeschool. They must plan to attend a Kansas technical school, college or university after high school graduation. Lastly, students are required to participate in at least one of the following agency-sponsored programs: EverFi/Kansas Fi-

nancial Scholars Program, The Stock Market Game or the Personal Finance Challenge. “As interest in these financial programs has grown, so has participation in the scholarship contest,” said Securities Commissioner John Wine. “To date, more than 300 students have submitted essays to our judges and over $23,000 in scholarships has been awarded to Kansas high school seniors.” State Bank Commissioner Miki Bowman added, “We are very pleased to continue supporting programs that provide students with a background of financial knowledge to begin building toward their futures. Our scholarship draws upon the knowledge students acquire through these programs and provides them an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. We look forward to reviewing the essay submissions for this year.” Teachers, parents or students may inquire with the Director of Investor Education at Shannon.Santschi@ks.gov or 785-296-1055 to sign up today for one of the complimentary prerequisite programs.

Jan Black is high score winner at Bridge Club The Hugoton Bridge Club met January 4, 2018 with Donita Graham as hostess. The high winning score was won by Jan Black. The club had two out-of-town guests, which were Larry Bradford from Moscow and Judy Rooney from Satanta.

Solution to January 4, 2018 puzzle

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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions: Full-time RN/LPN and CNAs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. Full-time LPN at the Stevens County Medical Clinic. Candidate will be involved with direct patient care in clinc with one of our providers. Position includes a complete benefits package. Full-time Dietary Homemaker to join our team at Pioneer Manor. The homemaker performs the duties of dining services (including preparing breakfast, salad and dessert preparation, cleaning and sanitizing the household kitchen area, and assuring adequate stock of snacks for residents are available). As cook, the homemaker will prepare food for household meals, serving in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards and portion control using standardized recipes as directed by the menu. The homemaker assists with serving resident meals, snacks and nourishments and facilitates activities for elders and the household that involve food preparation or other activities specific to the kitchen. RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off. Full-time Housekeeper to work at Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. This position is 40 hours each week (Noon-8 pm) and includes a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials or $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

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

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)

Assistant manager for Sunbelt Feed Yard located in Hugoton PRIMARY DESCRIPTION Must have feed yard experience. Manages functions and production staff related to the daily operation of the feed yard facility. Responsible for oversight of receiving and shipping of cattle, processing, feeding programs, feed mill operation, feed ingredient inventory, animal health & nutrition, equipment needs, maintenance, people resources, farm management, waste management, and all other operations. Assures all activities are within company guidelines and applicable laws/regulations. Assists General Manager in customer origination, feeder cattle procurement, risk management, feed ingredient procurement and finished cattle. Covers all responsibilities in the absence of the General Manager. Irsik & Doll provides a company vehicle, 100% paid employee health insurance, vision and dental insurance. Also paid at 100% for the employee is Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability. We offer Company matched 401K & Profit Sharing, vacation and sick leave, and more.

To apply, please send a resume to cisrael@irsikanddoll.com. Irsik & Doll is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!

516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!

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1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

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507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!

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1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!

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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call (tfc15) 620-544-1714. --------------FOR SALE: Bulls for sale. Red Angus and Black Angus 18-24 months old. 620-272-1775. (26c44) ---------------

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MOVING/ESTATE/GARAGE SALE: Friday, January 12, 2:00-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 13, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 4-H Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds, Collectables, Kitchenware, Fabric, Treadmill, Elliptical, Christmas Decorations, Household & Office Items, Furniture and Much More! (2c1)

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Heartland 4-H Club sings Christmas carols at Pioneer Manor Heartland 4H Club met for their December meeting December 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Stevens County 4H building. The meeting was called to order by President Molly McClure. Roll was answered by “What

do you want for Christmas?” After Roll was taken, the club members went for a hay ride to Pioneer Manor to share Christmas Songs with the residents and spread Christmas cheer. The residents really enjoyed the

Heartland 4-H Club enjoys a hot meal after a hayride and caroling during their December meeting.

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Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .3.79 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.24 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.41 Soybeans . . . . . . . . .8.37

After caroling while on a hayride, Heartland 4-H’ers enjoy a meal prepared by mothers of the members.

members singing and sharing the cheer with them. Heartland went to Sunflower Plaza to sing and spread cheer with the tenants. After singing they all went back to the 4H building to warm up and share a bountiful meal prepared by the mothers of the members. There were several types of soups, vegetables, deserts, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. There were lots of good cheer and well wishes. The meeting was adjourned early so they could spend the holidays with their familes. Heartland 4H Club would like to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Respectively Submitted by Victoria Bryan, Heartland 4H Club Reporter.

Residents of Pioneer Manor enjoy Christmas carols sang by the Heartland 4-H Club.

Don Beesley, Agent

Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 11, 2018) 1t SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 SCHEDULED MEETING DATE CHANGES TO ALL PERSONS: Take notice that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Kansas Ground-

water Management District No. 3 will hold their regularly scheduled February Board Meeting at 8:00 a.m. CST Wednesday February 7th, 2018 at the Landon Building Rm 560, Topeka Kansas instead of the 2nd Wednesday of the month as previously scheduled. BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST KANNSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO.3 /s/ Kirk Heger, Board President

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Hugoton’s Kynna Crawford wins first in class Hereford gilt and fifth overall during the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix, Az. Photo courtesy of Show Photo by Katina.

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Arizona National Livestock Show’s Champion Hereford Barrow is awarded to Kynna Crawford in Phoenix, Az. Photo courtesy of Show Photo by Katina.

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Kynna Crawford wins second in class Hereford gilt at the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix, Az. Photo courtesy of Show Photo by Katina.

Income tax season is approaching, and students may want to consider these tips from KHEAA to help the process go more smoothly. Although you may not have earned enough to be required to file, you may be able to get a refund if your employer withheld taxes from your pay. Before you file, discuss the situation with your parents.

Take FAFSA seriously

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Seeding, Pop & Varieties by Maturity Weed Control Insect Control e Disease Control erienc p x e n o t Irrigation & Growth Regulation of cot he area in t Preharvest Treatments Harvesting Crop Insurance Marketing Lunch by Oklahoma Smoke Meeting will adjourn at approximately 3:00 p.m.

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The federal government requires many students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify the information on the FAFSA. The students are chosen by the U.S. Department of Education. Used to apply for most federal and many state student aid programs, the FAFSA asks detailed questions about the income and resources of students. Parents are required to provide their information as well if their children are dependent students. Students are considered dependent if they are undergraduate students under 24 years old, not married, have no dependents of their own, are not veterans or were not orphans or wards of the court until age 19. The college or, in some cases, an agency working with the college will contact students to let them know if their data is being verified. Students and parents need to take that process seriously, according to KHEAA. Students chosen for verification cannot receive their fi-

nancial aid until they have completed the process. As soon as they are contacted, they should provide any information that is required. Putting it off will only lead to frustration if the process isn’t finished when classes are ready to start. If students have decided not to attend a college that asked them for verification, they should let the college know so it will stop requesting information. KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit www.kheaa.com. In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans for its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit www.advantageeducation loan.com.

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They may be able to claim you as a dependent, which could save them thousands of dollars. Students and parents may be able to take advantage of these programs on their federal taxes: • American Opportunity Credit, available for the first four years of college. • Lifetime Learning Credit, available if a taxpayer or a dependent is taking college courses to acquire or improve job skills. • Tuition and fees deduction, which lets taxpayers deduct qualified education expenses paid during the year for themselves or a dependent. The expenses must be for college. • Student loan interest deduction, which lets people deduct up to $2,500 per year on federal taxes for interest paid on federal student loans. For more detailed information about federal programs, go to www.irs.gov to download the free Publication 970 Tax Benefits for Education. Note: Tax rules may change from year to year, so make sure you have the most up-to-date information before filing. KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com. In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit www.advantageeducation loan.com.