January 16, 2014

Volume 127, Number 3

Thursday, January 16, 2014

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Hugoton artists exhibit their work at Baker Arts Center Paintings and sculptures and a motorcycle, Oh, My! The current exhibit at the Baker Arts Center features a wide array of subject matters, styles, and types of artwork created by five Hugoton artists.

The oil paintings of Jan Black depict landscape, still life and floral scenes.

She started her art studies

Judy Sittingdown Clark shows her favorite subjects of horses and Native Americans.

at the Rock Island one room school near Ulysses.

Her work has been exhibited in shows throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, and in Denver, Co. She has enjoyed teaching painting classes to adults and children and “...creating the fleeting beauty of the seasons to enjoy all year”.

Robert Veatch is a retired elementary school teacher whose love of fish-

Jan Black will display her oil paintings of floral scenes, still life and landscape.

ing led to an interest in fly tying. He will be showing these and his woodworking skills with his constructed “fly tying stations,” routed bowls and other wooden items.

He also collects fruit crate labels and has matted and framed them himself.

The western themed art of Judy Sittingdown Clark introduces the viewer to her favorite subjects of horses and Native Americans. She works in a variety of mediums, but mostly oils and acrylics.

Her professional career was in the natural gas industry.

Raised on a farm in southwest Kansas, Roger Lynch has depicted his love for the outdoors and wildlife in his artistic talents. He creates drawings, paintings and steel sculptures as a truly self-taught

artist. Roger’s work has been shown from Seattle, Wa. to Jacksonville, Fl. His work can also be seen in Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

Robert Terrill received his art degrees from Fort Hays State University and is currently teaching art to fourth through eighth grade students in the Hugoton schools. His artwork includes printmaking, drawing, painting and sculpture. His newest sculpture project is his 2008 Harley Davidson Fat

Robert Terrill exhibits his 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Bob.

Bob which he added three dimensional sculpture to with epoxy and polyurethane resin. The result is a moving, rideable sculpture displayed in the southeast gallery at the center.

This is one of the most diverse exhibits the gallery has had in many years and truly has something for all ages and artistic tastes to enjoy. An opening reception will take place January 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the center located at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. The exhibit will run from January 18 through February 22, 2014. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays by appointment and closed Sunday and Monday.

Roger Lynch depicts his love of wildlife with his metal sculpture.

Robert Veatch plans to share his love of woodworking and fly-tying with guests to the upcoming exhibit.

Chamber Board elects two new members The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting was January 8, 2014 at the Senior Center in the craft room at noon. Attending the meeting were Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Cathy Wolters, David Snyder, Kimberly Kraisinger and Leslee Hoggatt. Board member Courtney Leslie was absent.

The board approved last month’s meeting minutes and then paid the bills.

The Chamber Board voted to approve the election of RoGlenda Coulter and Toby Kehn as new board members. The new board members replace Dean Van Horn and Rachel Crane.

They next elected officers of the board. Cathy Wolters was elected president, Leslee Hoggett as vice-pres-

ident and David Snyder was re-elected treasurer.

Ruth reminded the board about the ribbon cutting for Caring Connections January 12 at 2:30 p.m.

The director informed the board membership renewals have started coming in. She plans to order more wood membership plaques from Sports Connection and she has already ordered more year stickers.

As each business renews their membership, she will send them a thank-you letter containing the new year sticker.

The Chamber Luncheon January 21 at noon will be the Annual Meeting. It will be at the Memorial Hall with Janice Morgan catering. Ruth will mail out the invitation letters this week.

Mrs. Van Horn will attend the Legislators Night Out in Topeka January 27.

For the membership drive, letters to current members were sent out De-

cember 23, 2013. Letters to non-renewal members were sent out December 30.

Ruth plans to send more letters to other businesses later in January.

Ruth announced there will be a Legislative Update in Hugoton February 15.

Senator Larry Powell and Representative Steve Alford plan to attend.

The Chamber Banquet is planned for April 26 at the Memorial Hall. Possibilities for entertainment were discussed.

Nominations in writing are being accepted for the awards for Lifetime Achievement, Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and New Business of the Year. The deadline for these nominations is January 31, 2014.

The meeting adjourned.

The next monthly meeting will be January 21 for their Annual Meeting. The next board meeting will be February 12.

Airport board discusses upcoming Public Hearing The Hugoton Airport Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the airport meeting room. Present at the meeting were Hugoton Airport Manager Gary Porter, Airport Secretary Risa Norton and board members Robert Davis, Jeff Crawford, Del Cullison and Kim Harper.

Also present were Curtis Houser of engineering firm Kirkham Michael and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Board member Dax Gaskill was absent.

The board read and voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

Curtis Houser gave an update of the KDOT THanger taxiway improvements. The contract has not came back to the Kirkham Michael office due to getting the bonds ap-

proved. The board approved the motion for Kirkham Michael to provide an on-site consultant for this project. The board also passed the motion to approve the construction contract when it arrives.

The board began discussion concerning the upcoming Public Hearing.

The hearing is scheduled for February 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Hugoton Airport. It will be conducted by Kirkham Michael engineering firm. The hearing will set forth for public review the airport plans to acquire more land in the future for expanding runways and for positive ground control.

Curtis Houser informed the board the annual CIP report will be due in February. Eric Johnson will bring the paperwork to the February meeting for the boards review.

Gary Porter, manager,

reported he had moved snow from the runways.

He also replaced the blade on the snowplow, including the bolts. Gary reported a leak on the driver side fuel tank of the snow plow. He recommended bypassing that fuel tank and using only the other tank. Gary also stated the fuel pump for refilling aircraft needs to be officially calibrated.

The board discussed a proposed new lease for hangers. Kim Harper stated he would study the lease proposal and bring it before the board at the next meeting.

The board agreed to continue running the ad in High Plains Journal throughout the month of February to sell the sprinkler system east of the airport.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be February 5, 2014.

Richard Grubbs has given his blood at different times throughout the years. He did not know

how much he has donated, but it has been several gallons.

State receives funds from unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds State Treasurer Ron Estes announced Tuesday the receipt of $861,908 from the U.S. Treasury as the result of a lawsuit filed by the state requesting payment for matured U.S. savings bonds found in unclaimed safe deposit boxes. The payment is historic as Kansas is the first state in the country to obtain ownership and compensation for U.S. savings bonds within its possession.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of this case,” said Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes. “We set out with the goal of obtaining bond money that rightfully belonged to the state of Kansas and its citizens, and I certainly believe we’ve accomplished that.”

The payment comes in response to a suit filed in Shawnee County District Court in which the state was awarded title to the 1,447 fully matured and unclaimed U.S. savings bonds in the state’s possession along with a class of matured and unclaimed bonds issued to owners with a last known address in Kansas.

This action was authorized by legislation passed by the Kansas Legislature.

“Previously, all attempts made by any state to claim

U.S. savings bonds under various unclaimed property acts were denied due to a lack of legal title to the bonds,” explained Estes.

“However, through collaborative efforts between our office and the law firm Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan, P.C., the United States Treasury has recognized the state’s rights as owners of the bonds in our possession and redeemed them to us.”

Somewhat inconsistently though, the United States Treasury denied the State Treasurer’s request to redeem the remaining class of all matured U.S. savings bonds issued to owners with a last known address in Kansas. In response, the office through their legal counsel has filed an action in the United States Court of Federal Claims seeking payment for these bonds and records identifying their original owners.

The Treasury currently holds more than $16 billion worth of matured U.S. savings bonds no longer paying interest and the amount issued to owners with addresses in Kansas is estimated to be over $151 million.

“Some of these bonds

date back to World War I, and many of the original owners or their heirs are unaware the U.S. Treasury is still holding their money,” said Estes. “The Treasury has made limited information available about matured U.S. savings bonds issued after 1974 at www.treasuryhunt. gov, but the original owner’s social security number is required to search the database and no information is provided to the public about older bonds.”

“This is a success that wouldn’t have been possible without its many supporters,” said Estes. “I want to thank prior state treasurers for their role in initiating this process, U.S. Bank for their work in processing the overwhelming number of bonds, and all my staff for their dedication to seeing this case through to the end.”

People are encouraged to search for unclaimed property by visiting www.kansas cash.com or calling 1-800432-0386 toll free or 785296-4165.

Ron Estes is the thirtyninth state treasurer for the state of Kansas.

Submitted by the office Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 2

Obituaries

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

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.

CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot.

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.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

- Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, beginning September 11 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426.

Available Now - Stauth Memorial Museum, 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma, will host a traveling exhibit of World War I posters. The exhibit will be available until January 19, 2014. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. They will be closed December 2325 for Christmas and December 30-January 1 for New Years. Admission is free.

Call 620-846-2527 to set up a group tour.

January 16 - Launch of an entrepreneurial certificate program “Growing Rural Businesses”,

by Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Ford County Economic Development, NetWork Kansas and Dodge City Community College. Check the Hugoton Chamber of Commerce Web site for more information at www.stevenscountyks.com.

January 18 - Dermot Community Potluck Supper at the Dermot school building at 7:00 p.m.

January 19 - Open House for Caring Connections, the new daycare center at 516 Northeast Avenue (at the Trinity Baptist Church) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 2:30 p.m.

- Knights of Columbus will host their annual Free Throw Championship at the Hugoton Middle School’s West Gym at 2:00 p.m. All boys and girls up to age 14 are invited to participate. Gym will open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Enter through the west or south gym doors. Contact Will Schnittker for more information at 620-544-2963.

January 20 - No school for USD 210 students due to Teacher Professional Development Day. - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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

January 21 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at Memorial Hall at 12:00 noon.

January 22 - Hugoton Primary School students - pre-K through second grade - will take group and classroom pictures.

January 23 - Hugoton Intermediate School students - third through sixth grades - will take group and classroom pictures.

January 24 - First evening in a series of three evening classes entitled “Whole Brain Parenting Classes” with Nicole Crites, licensed marriage and family therapist, at the Peace House, 715 Van Buren in Hugoton from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Call Patty Bultman at

620-428-2046 to sign up.

January 25 - Hugoton United Methodist Men will host their annual Ground Hog Supper at the Memorial Hall in Hugoton from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

- Winter Wonderland Arts, Crafts and Vendor Festivall at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Concession stands will benefit Stevens County 4H. - 2014 Annual Winter Grazing Conference - “Grazing and Soil Health” at Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 1616 W. Crawford St. in Salina. begins at 7:30 p.m.

Pre-register at www.kansasgraziers.blogspot.com.

January 27 The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce are hosting the fifth annual “Night Out in Topeka” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Capitol Plaza Hotel. The event is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and community leaders.

Call your local Chamber office for more information at 544-4305.

January 29 - The State of Kansas will celebrate its one hundred fifty-third birthday.

January 31 - Deadline to register for the Hugoton Recreation Commission’s 2014 Community Meltdown. For more information, call 620-544-4675 or pick up a registration packet at HRC, 211 S. Madison.

February 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, January 6, 2014 • Medical Assist; 1700 Block of South Main; Public Service; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; 300 Block of South Monroe; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Report of Careless Driver; 1000 Block of South Main; Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, January 7, 2014 • Welfare Check; 1000 Block of South Coulter; All Okay; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; 100 Block of South Monroe; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; 600 Block of South Main; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Report of Mail Boxes Hit; 800 Block of South Monroe; Took Report; Officer Crane • Parking Complaint; 400 Block of South Harrison; Officer Crane • Parking Complaint; 900 Block of Coulter; Spoke to Subjects; Officer Crane Wednesday, January 8, 2014 • School Assist; Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist; Officer Lamatsch • Report of Driving Complaint; 500 Block of South Madison; Spoke to RP; Officer Lamatsch Friday, January 10, 2014 • Welfare Check; All Okay; Sergeant Johnson Saturday, January 11, 2014 • Welfare Check; 500 Block of East Fifth; No Answer; Sergeant Johnson Sunday, January 12, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock; 600 Block of East

Third; Citizen Assist; Officer Crane • Hit and Run; 1700 Block of South Main; Took Report; Officer Crane • Dog Bite; 1000 Block of South Jackson; Took Report; Officer Crane

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for January 6 through January 12.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Saturday, January 11 1:41 p.m. called to the Anadarko Plant for a brush pile fire.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Four medical runs, four transfers and one Life Flight.

two brothers, James Ipson and wife Mary Lou of Surprise, Az. and Louis Ipson of Mulvane; her sister Eileen Firmin of Mesquite, Tx.; sister-in-law Bonnie Ipson of Elkhart; and her four granddaughters, Monica Williams, Kelly Anne Wood and Lauren and Ashley Villarreal.

Friends and family gathered Saturday to remember and honor Mary Ella Ward of Ulysses. Mrs. Ward passed from this life Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

She was 85.

Born October 18, 1928 in Manter, she was the daughter of John Battin and the former Merril Gierhart.

Mary Ella grew up in Manter and graduated from high school in Oberlin. She obtained her bachelors degree from Kansas State University.

January 1, 1948 Mary Ella married Virgil L. Ward in Manter. Mary and Virgil lived in Missouri while he attended dental school.

They moved back to Manhattan for a short time then moved to Ulysses in 1954.

Mary was a homemaker and mother to her four children.

She was a very active member in the First United Methodist Church, a 4-H leader, member of a book club, Junior Civic organization, and helped with the Home Products Dinner.

She is survived by her three sons, Robert D. Ward and wife Cindy of Angleton, Tx., Dr. John R. Ward and wife Mary LeNnis of Hugoton and Dr. Larry G. Ward and

wife Jana of Wichita; one daughter, Nancy Davis and husband Jeff of Garden City; her sister Donna Bird of Liberal; 11 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dr. Virgil Ward in 2003; and two brothers, Keith and Dwayne Battin.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, January 11, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Peggy Alford, Pat Traster and Alice Frey officiating. Interment followed at the Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Ulysses in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

Rich Harp Word has been received of the death of Rich Harp. Mr. Harp, 57, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born June 17, 1956 at Orville, Ca., he was the son of Branford Harp and the former Janice Chambers.

February 14, 1975, Rich and Patricia Weilert were married in Plains, she survives.

Rich was formally employed by National Beef Packing for 20 years as well as Mikes Pipe Inspection, working in shop/maintenance.

Mr. Harp was a member of Believers Ministry Church of Liberal.

Survivors include his son Michael Harp and wife Jes-

sica of Liberal; two daughters, Jennifer Dunlap and husband Jason and Nikki Patterson and husband Tom, all of Liberal; his brother Brad Harp and wife Sue of Liberal; ten grandchildren, Paiton and Philip Harp, Anthony Owens and wife Dalyha, Mariko Betts and

husband Jim, Kaelan Owens, Luke Patterson and Syris, Sanaa, Shiaa and Sihon Dunlap; and his two great grandchildren, Blayden and Bentlee Betts.

Those preceeding Mr. Harp in death were his parents and sister Kathy Purdy.

Memorial services were attended Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at Believers Ministry Church of Liberal with Pastor Tom Patterson presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Rich Harp Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home – 1212 W. 2nd – Liberal, Ks 67901 Condolences may be sent to www.brennemanfuneral home.com.

Robert “Bruz” Dannels Death has claimed the life of Robert Wayne “Bruz” Dannels.

Mr. Dannels passed from this world Friday, January 10, 2014 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

He was born February 24, 1942 at Saint Catherine’s Hospital in Dodge City, to loving parents Robert Clayton Dannels and the former Oleva Vallie Hershey.

Robert spent most of his life in and around Rolla doing odd jobs for family and friends such as farming, and tending cattle and sheep. He worked several years for the City of Hugoton.

Robert’s favorite job was working for some time at Dallas Bressler’s filling station. Another favorite job was the Rolla Co-op station where he met and became lifelong friends with Charlotte and Carol Kallenbach.

Robert worked at the co-op station until March of 1991 when he had a major heart attack which left him disabled until his death.

Better known as “Bruz”, Robert was called that from the

first time his sister tried to say brother and said Bruzzer. Of course Bruzzer was later shortene to Bruz and most people did not know who Robert Wayne Dannels was. His family always had to laugh because people would say “who”? And they would tell them Bruz and they would laugh and say “Bruz, oh yes, we didn’t know he had another name.”

Robert-Bruz was the best historian known by the familly, if any of them would ask about distant family, current family or friends, Bruz always knew where they lived, who married who, their kids’ names, where they worked, if they were in college and even what cars they drove. Bruz truly cared and was interested in the people around him so he took the time to ask questions and keep track of everyone he knew. Bruz was a quiet sort and most people didn’t know just how special they were in his eyes.

Robert was preceded in death by both parents and his

youngest brother Jerry Dean Dannels.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his sister Sondra Sue and husband Ron Burrows of Bethany, Ok.; one brother, Gary Don and wife Mary Dannels of Tyrone, Ok.; beloved nieces and nephews; loving aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as extended family; and countless friends.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at My Father’s House in Hugoton with Pastor Pam Peachey presiding. Burial followed in the Rolla Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

May God keep you in his loving arms Robert Bruz Wayne Dannels because you are loved and will truly be missed.

Deborah De La Rosa

Earlene Williams Lifelong Rolla resident Earlene Williams, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita.

She was born March 13, 1933 in Rolla, the daughter of Earl Roger Ipson and the former Beva Roxanna Bartley.

Earlene was a lifetime resident of Rolla. She married Perry A. Williams July 21, 1951 in Rolla at the United Methodist Church. Earlene enjoyed music and was an accomplished pianist. She also enjoyed working crosswords and taking her granddaughters for car rides.

Survivors include sons, Brian Williams and wife Socorro of Amarillo, Tx., Jack Williams of Rolla and Greg Williams of Tulsa, Ok.; daughter Sue Anne Villarreal and husband Roy of Wichita;

Mary Ella Ward

Earlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband Perry January 3, 1995; brother Earl Roger Ipson; brother-in-law Duane Firmin; sister-in-law Peg Ipson; and nephews, Phillip Firmin and Richard Ipson.

Funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Rolla with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating.

Interment will follow at the Rolla Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart.

The family requests memorials may be given to the Rolla Hope Project in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

Former Hugoton resident Deborah Sue De La Rosa passed from this life Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Cancer Treatment Center in Zion, Il. She was 63.

Born December 7, 1950 in Dumas, Tx., she was the daughter of Cloys Monroe and the former Betty Jean Ledbetter.

Debbie attended high school in Amarillo, Tx. She had been a resident of Hugoton for the past 47 years and loved working at the Stevens County Hospital. This is where she started out as a CNA, transitioned to the medical clinic, and later, became the purchasing director for the hospital.

Debbie enjoyed raising her kids and was an active parent in the Hugoton Boxing Club, worked the concession stands for the Hugoton baseball programs and supported

her daughters in local pageants and talent competitions. Most recently she loved traveling with her kids and grandkids while continuing her involvement in each of their activities and accomplishments.

Survivors include her husband Ramon De La Rosa of Hugoton; her three children. daughter Kim Stutz and husband Gary of Albany, Ga., son Roman Haehn of Dallas, Tx. and daughter Sonia Merz from Napoleon, Oh.; and her brother Arnie Monroe and wife Nina from Buckhannon, W.V. She is also lovingly remembered as “Grandma Debbie” and survived by her eight grandchildren, Sabra Stutz, Cassidy Stutz, Dylan Haehn, Dagan Haehn, Dane Haehn, Madison Merz, Karston Merz and Triston Merz.

Those preceeding Mrs. De La Rosa in death were her

parents; her previous husband Richard Haehn; brother Terry Monroe; and nephew Timothy Monroe.

Funeral services are planned for 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 17 at the Assembly of God Church in Hugoton.

Burial will follow in the Liberal Cemetery.

Visitation time will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God in Hugoton.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sowin Seeds Ministry for the distribution of the “Seeds of Hope” daily inspirational devotional to cancer patients and their families. Memorials may be sent in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 3

Kansas 511 travel information celebrates ten year anniversary

Danny Goode donates his blood at the local blood drive at St. Helen Catholic Church Wednesday afternoon. The goal for the blood drive was to collect 39 units of blood and by late afternoon, it looked like the goal might be exceeded.

FHSU’s Student Recognition Program begins in Phillipsburg January 27 This year's edition of Fort Hays State University's annual 13-city, two-month Student Recognition Program series will begin in Phillipsburg Monday, January 27, swing into Colorado and Nebraska and end in Salina March 2. The highlight at each event is the recognition of scholarship winners.

High school juniors and seniors and transfer students in Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado have been invited to SRPs in their areas. The programs take place in communities across Kansas, in southern Nebraska and in Denver, Co. to accommodate area students and their parents and guardians.

Any student who lives outside the designated SRP areas (listed in the schedule at the end of this news release) is welcome to attend the nearest SRP but must RSVP by calling 1-800-628FHSU (3478) or 785-6285673 or by signing up online at www.fhsu.edu/admis sions/srp. The FHSU Alumni Association requests RSVPs for the receptions no later than a week in advance of the SRP date.

Receptions hosted by FHSU alumni in each locale include dessert or pizza buffets provided by the FHSU Alumni Association. Students and their parents have the opportunity to mingle with FHSU faculty, staff and administrators and with area FHSU alumni before and after the scholarship presentations.

Many high school seniors and transfer students will receive certificates for a variety of scholarships awarded to them by FHSU. FHSU alumni and other interested community members are also encouraged to attend.

Scholarships to be awarded at the SRPs include the $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and the $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. Both are renewable scholarships provided students maintain the minimum required academic standing. Also to be awarded are the $2,000 FHSU Presidential Award, the $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and the $500 Copper Academic Award, all of which are one-time scholarships awarded only to incoming freshmen enrolling in college for the first time. The $1,000 Transfer Student Scholarship, which is a onetime award, is also awarded at SRPs. Students can also receive $500 or $900 Academic Opportunity Awards, given to scholars by individual academic departments.

Each SRP event features a multimedia presentation by FHSU President Edward H. Hammond and two drawings - one for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship and another for an iPad. Four $400 SRP scholarships are awarded at the reception in Hays.

The SRP event serving the local area will be at Garden City at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, at Garden City High School at 2720 Buffalo Way. Pizza will be served.

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

Submitted by Fort Hays State University.

Nearly four million calls later, the Kansas Department of Transportation is observing the ten-year anniversary of the Kansas 511 traveler information phone service.

Launched January 15, 2004, 511 replaced the tollfree Kansas road condition hotline. The new system offered route-specific road conditions, construction/ detours, incidents and travel weather information. Kansas 511 became the eleventh 511 system in the United States when launched. Today, 38 states provide 511 services.

“Tens of thousands of travelers have been able to access reliable road and weather in-

Dustin EE John Dustin Johnson FinancialAdvisor Advisor Financial .

608 S Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8818

headquarters assist with system management and operations.

For everyone’s safety, drivers should avoid distractions such as talking or texting on their cell phone or accessing travel information while driving. In addition, please buckle up, don’t drink and drive and properly secure children in safety seats.

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor

L & N AVIATION CO. Aerial Applicators All Types Of Spraying Fertilizing & Seeding Equipped with satellite guidance system 544-2008 Office - 593-4509 Night 544-6491 Mobile

Gene Nunn

Gary Ivie comes all the way from Straight, Ok. to donate blood at the Hugoton blood drive. That’s dedication!

WWI traveling exhibit at Stauth Museum ends January 19, 2014 The Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma is commemorating the approaching centennial anniversary of World War I with a retrospective exhibit of American war posters. The exhibit explores how artists, publishers and government agencies employed patriotic expressions and familiar images to motivate patriotic behaviors and stimulate the wartime economy. This traveling exhibit provided by The Hollingsworth Collection of 38 original lithographic and silkscreen prints will only be displayed at the museum through Sunday, January 19, 2014. The Stauth Museum is proud to be the inaugural host as the very first place this exhibit will ever be seen!

Several area residents have loaned WWI memorabilia and cherished family items for this exhibit to remind us the war not only affected America as a nation, but to bring home the effects felt by south-

“Notes From Nancy”

constantly try to create new programs, and switch up how things are done, I was ready to push myself toward a new challenge.

The degree I am working toward is in gerontology.

When I say that most people give me a funny look and ask what that means.

Gerontology encompasses the following: • tudying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age • investigating the aging process itself • investigating the interface of normal aging and age-related disease • investigating the effects of an aging population on society • applying this knowledge to policies and programs Part of the goal of K-State Research and Extension is to provide information to all groups, especially underserved audiences. In Kansas, as well as across the country, the elderly are often an under-served audience. They are in need of information about diseases, health care, insurance, investments, estate planning, end-of-life decisions, and many other

Similar information is also provided on the 511 map Web site at http://511.ksdot. org and on mobile devices at http://511mm.ksdot.org.

The Web sites also include camera and electronic sign images.

KDOT’s field staff enter the road condition, construction and incident/event information that feed 511. In addition, other personnel at

For Fast Dependable Service Call

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Taking a Break For those of you who read my column on a regular basis, thank you!

I will be taking a five month break from my column while I go on sabbatical leave. What exactly does that mean? As a faculty member at Kansas State University, employees have an opportunity after seven years of full time employment to take a break to pursue education or research to further aid the job. I started to work on my masters degree last fall, and I will be in school full time this spring semester.

During this time I will not be working in the Extension Office. That doesn’t mean if you have questions or problems, you can’t call the office.

The rest of the staff can assist or find other agents who can answer your questions related to home, nutrition, family life, parenting, finances, etc.

Why take time off to go back to school? Most of us over time get complacent in jobs as we do the same or similar activities year after year. As of March 1, I will have been in this position for 17 years, and even though I

formation from 511 before they left for trips,” said Transportation Secretary Mike King. “This is important information for safety and efficiency, especially when weather creates hazardous travel conditions.”

The 511 system has been a work in progress since its deployment. It was expanded in December 2012 to include Kansas City metro traffic information (both sides of the state line). New features also include call transfers to transit, tourism and motorist assist across the state. Also provided is free personalized information (email/text alerts by subscription).

topics. Increasing my knowledge in these topics will help me better serve the older residents of our county, as well as their children or grandchildren, who are looking for information on being caregivers, and helping their families with these topics.

I have been very involved with youth programs and 4-H throughout my time in Stevens County, and I will continue to work with our young people, but I was also ready to branch out into a different audience.

It will be a busy five months for me, and when I come back it will be camps, summer programs, and fair right away. The "Knowledge at Noon" programs will continue this fall, and my Notes From Nancy will start back the first part of July. I am going to try to talk a couple of 4-H’ers into being “guest columnists” while I am gone, so there may be an occasional column from some of them.

Again, don’t hesitate to call the office for help, just don’t expect me to answer the phone!

west Kansans too.

The traveling exhibit “Answering the Call: American Victory Posters from the First World War” revisits the wartime culture of the era through the bold imagery of the public poster. Unlike contemporary ad agencies, during WWI they were limited to newsprint, radio, traveling speakers and public posters.

However, much like our modern advertisements, popular images and characters of the era were coupled with inspiring messages to connect with the public. These bold, vivid posters inspired a sense of national pride and used it to fund the war effort in multiple calls to action. War bonds, referred to as Liberty Bonds, were sold throughout America during the war in well-orchestrated, highly public drives, raising over 20 billion dollars throughout the course of America's involvement in the war.

Contact 620-846-2527 for information or to set up a tour. Museum hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and all major Holidays. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for this incredible exhibit! www.stauthmemorialmuseum.org.

Located within Stevens County Hospital 1006 S. Jackson Hugoton, KS 67951 • Free in Town Delivery!

• Friendly “Hometown” Service • Accept Major Insurance Plans • Open Saturdays!

Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed 1:00pm to 1:30 p.m. for lunch

Open Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Call Us Today! 620-544-8512

Whole Brain Parenting Classes

By Nicole Crites, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3 Friday nights: January 24, January 31 and February 7 6:30 -8:00 p.m.

At the Peace House 715 Van Buren, Hugoton Child care will be provided.

Call to sign up, limited space.

Patty Bultman 620-428-2046

Night Moves

Terani Jovani

Paparazzi Blush

Janet’s Bridal & Boutique 1010 Van Buren, Hugoton, Kansas 620-544-8796 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Evening appointments available Lay Aways

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 4

Amber alerts now available on Twitter Kansans can now look out for missing children by receiving Amber Alerts on Twitter, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Tuesday.

“When a child is missing, the public’s assistance is crucial to returning the child safely,” Schmidt said. “Social media pro-

vides us a new way to get information out quickly to the public in the event of an Amber Alert.”

A new Twitter account, @AMBERAlert, was launched this week in conjunction with National Amber Alert Awareness Day. The account, managed by the National Center for Missing

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton It was quite a weekend at the Activity Center! Saturday was the Adult Senior Prom sponsored by the 4-Hrs. A big “Thank you!” to them and their parents as well as Josh Morris and Nancy Honig! They all did a fantastic job with everything! The event was well attended and everyone enjoyed the evening.

We are all looking forward to next time!

Sunday afternoon was the retirement reception for Barbara Beeks. All who came to wish her and Garland well are sincerely appreciated, as well as those who lent a helping hand.

Last Thursday Michael Johnston, the representative from Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, presented information about the different services they provide. Please give him a call if you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, or just about any of your concerns. His phone number is 620-225-8230. We also have brochures if you would like to come by and pick some up.

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

Did you know meals at the activity center are served to all ages? You don’t have to be over 55 to eat with us. We begin serving at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Menu Jan. 16 ...............Ham & Beans Jan. 17......Oven-Fried Chicken Jan. 20 ......................Meat Loaf Jan. 21 ..........Smothered Steak Jan. 22 ......Chicken & Noodles Jan. 23..............Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, January 16 Bridge..................12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 21 Bridge..................12:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 23 Bridge..................12:30 p.m.

Daily – Exercise........10:30 a.m.

Mondays – Line Dancing .............................. 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays – Paint .............................. 1:00 p.m.

Fridays – Bingo .............................12:30 p.m.

Saturdays – Cards & Games ...............................6:00 p.m.

1st Saturday of the month – Senior Social ........6:00 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the month – Sew All Day

and Exploited Children, will provide information on all Amber Alerts issued nationwide.

The Kansas Amber Alert system is coordinated by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation. When an alert is issued, the media are notified to begin broadcasting the details of the missing child and suspect.

Kansans can also receive Amber Alerts on Facebook by liking the Kansas Amber Alert page at www.facebook.com/Amber AlertKS. The Amber Alert program, named for nine-year-old Amber Hagerman, is a voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies, broadcasters, and transportation agencies to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child-abduction cases. Broadcasters use the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to air a description of the ab-

ducted child and suspected abductor. The goal of an Amber Alert is to instantly galvanize the entire community to assist in the search for and safe recovery of the child.

Since its inception in 1996, this program has successfully brought 679 children home safely. In Kansas, 23 children have been safely returned since 2002.

In addition to the Amber Alert program, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children maintains a list of all missing children from Kansas. That database can be accessed at www.missingkids.com. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of any of these missing persons should contact a law enforcement agency or call 1-800-KS-CRIME. For more information, visit www.ag.ks.gov/amber-alert.

TEMPORARY LIBRARY HOURS Until further notice, the library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and closed Sunday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

ARTIST EXHIBIT The annual artist exhibit has been moved to February. The exhibit is open to all mediums and ages of artists. Forms are available online, or you may stop in the library to pick up paper forms.

January 19 Hillbilly Band January 26 Church of God

FAITH LUTHERAN

409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday 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.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor 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.

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 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSE 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

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

Walter Bradford

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

You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor

Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Walter Bruce Bradford will celebrate his ninetieth birthday with a come and go reception for family and friends Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Place, 802 S. Cleveland St., Enid, Ok., right behind Hobby Lobby. Cards may be sent to him at 1201 Sunnybrook Lane, Enid, Ok., 73703.

@ YOUR LIBRARY Your Information Source for 100 Years CELEBRATE 100 The Adult Winter Reading Program, “Celebrate 100”, is a kickoff for the SCL centennial celebration. Participants may register to participate in the program, which runs through March 21, 2014. Books may be entered individually, or BINGO cards may be filled out for additional awards.

SNOW MANY BOOKS December 2013 – January 2014. Kids, turn in reading logs to earn awards!

CIRCLE TIME Circle Time begins again Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m.

ZINIO Do you like to read magazines? The Stevens County Library has a GREAT new program to offer, ZINIO. Library patrons can access almost 100 magazines for free! Titles include: Newsweek, Food Network, Field & Stream, ESPN and many more. For more information on how to set up your account visit the library Web site at www.stevenscounty library.com/researchreference/zinio-faq/ or contact the library with questions.

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON

Bradford turns 90 years young January 25

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

HugotonUMC.com

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 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 - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 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 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

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 ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

The Hugoton Hermes (USPS 253-820)

522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321 Owner/Operator Faith Publishing LLC RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/ Classifieds/Obituaries Kay McDaniels, Advertising/ Circulation/Layout Ruthie Winget, Composition/Layout Reece McDaniels, Sports Editor Wilma Bartel, Asst. Composition Marie Austin, Asst. Composition Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Jean Coulter, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Sara Cross, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Obituaries email: hermesro@pld.com

Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $25.00 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch. Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public.

We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

Barbara Beeks is honored at the Senior Center and presented a gift by Karen Rich for her many years of dedication. Barbara recently resigned after serving eighteen and a half years as director at the Stevens County Activity Center.

Hugoton As we have entered into the new year, we would like to inform the citizens of Stevens County we are now accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards for 2013. These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at our Annual Awards Banquet Saturday, April 26, 2014. Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce to be considered.

Nominations must be received in the Chamber office

by January 31, 2014, to be considered.

There is a new daycare center and preschool in Hugoton! Caring Connections which is owned by Nicole Crites, opened its doors Monday January 6, at 516 Northeast Avenue (at the Trinity Baptist Church). Caring Connections will be hosting their open house Sunday, January 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce is excited to be participating in this event with a ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m. Nicole and her staff would like to invite everyone out to this event Sunday.

The Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce is hosting their Fifth Annual “Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka”. Each year the group (of which the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is a member) hosts Kansas State Senators and State Representatives in the capitol city during the legislative session. This event will be take place Monday, January 27, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is to introduce the legislators to Southwest Kansas business and community leaders. It is open to all southwest Kansas business entities and all community leaders are invited and encouraged to attend. No reservations are needed.

Contact the Chamber office if you would like more information about this event.

Legislative Updates have been scheduled for February 15, March 15 and April 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Room. The public is invited to attend to find out what is happening this year in the Kansas Legislature.

Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Winter Wonderland Arts, Crafts and Vendor Festival will be at the Stevens County Fairgrounds with over 40 booths for your enjoyment.

Concession stands will benefit Stevens County 4H. The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce and Stevens County Economic Development Web site www.stevens countyks.com is a great place to view a calendar of events going on in the County. I have just put information about two upcoming programs that might be of interest to some of the residents of Stevens County: – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Kansas City Regional Office invites you to join them for a webinar session on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

– Wichita State University Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Ford County Economic Development, NetWork Kansas and Dodge City Community College is launching an entrepreneurial certificate program.

“Growing Rural Businesses” will start Thursday, January 16.

For more information on these and other community events, be sure to visit our Web site. We also try to keep the community informed of upcoming events on our Facebook pages Get Hugoton! and Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Give us a LIKE on Facebook.

Chamber Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses.

Shop Stevens County First!

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!

The Hugoton Hermes

Kansas Lions to gather for mid-winter rally in Salina The annual Mid-Winter Rally of Kansas Lions will take on an international flavor as they play host to Lions International Director Dr. Hauser Weiler of Virginia January 17-19, 2014, at the Ramada Convention Center in Salina.

The Kansas Lions Council of District Governors conducts four meetings each year to assess progress towards goals for community service by the 6700 Kansas Lions & Leos (school students) who serve in the 280 clubs from all parts of the state. In addition, most of the State Committees and Lions Foundation Boards will meet to evaluate annual goals.

The Kansas Lions Council of Governors is the controlling authority of Kansas Lions. They are: DG Linda Looney of 17-L (West); DG Al Urich of 17-I (North-Central); DG Jerry Loney of 17-O (North East); DG LuRay Watts of 17-N (South Central); and DG Jess Larison of 17-S (South East). The Council Chairperson is Beverly Nichols of Overland Park.

Dr. Hauser Weiler, a Virginia native, is an ophthalmologist in private practice and lives in Lancaster County in Northern Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. ID Weiler retired as a Navy Captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps in 1989.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including Lion of the Year, three Council of Governors Awards, Lions of Virginia Foundation Humanitarian Award, two International President’s Medals and five President’s Certificates of Appreciation. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

The International Association of Lions Clubs is the world’s largest community service organization with 1.35 Million members in 46,500 clubs, in 206 countries of the world. In Kansas there are 6,700 Lion and Leo Club members serving in 280 clubs, all dedicated to serving their hometown communities.

Submitted by Lions International.

Anti-glycation: the next level in the battle against aging Most people today know antioxidants to be an effective method of fighting age, but few are aware of the biological process underlying for most skin damage – and what directly addresses the problem, says skin-care expert Ron Cummings.

“The word that has been on the minds of dermatologists and other skin-care researchers for many years is glycation, which is what happens on the cellular level to age our skin,” says Cummings, founder and CEO of AminoGenesis Skin Care, www.aminogenesis.com.

Glycation – damage to proteins caused by sugar molecules – has long been a focus of study in people with diabetes, because it results in severe complications, such as blindness and nerve damage.

People with uncontrolled diabetes have excess blood sugar, so they experience a higher rate of systemic glycation, he says.

“Antioxidants fight inflammation caused by free radicals, which are largely created from external, environmental factors such as excessive sunlight or cigarette smoke. Glycation, though, damages from the inside out.”

Using antioxidants and topical moisturizers are a good start to keeping the effects of aging at bay, but they only go so far, Cummings says. Even more important is reversing the damage to skin caused by glycation, which became possible only recently.

Cummings shares two points anyone interested in skin care should know about glycation: • Glycation is the skin’s number one aging factor.

Sugar molecules in the body bombard the cells like a ferocious hail storm, bonding with fats and proteins. The proteins then become misshapen and excrete exotoxins disrupting cellular metabolism. Collagen, which makes skin look smooth and plump, is a protein particularly vulnerable to glycation.

The damage manifests as wrinkles, lines, discoloration and edema. Rather than attacking a cell from the outside, like a free radical, glycation occurs from within.

• Anti-glycation topical solutions have been clinically shown to be effective. Old lotions, from your favorite moisturizer to Grandma’s secret facial solution to the new DIY recipe you found online act as a barrier to moisture evaporation. But their effect is temporary, and they don’t prevent or reverse damage. New anti-glycation formulas, however, directly address aging by releasing the sugar molecule’s bond with protein, allowing the cell to return to its natural shape and state.

“Just as antioxidants have revolutionized anti-aging efforts around the world, antiglycation will be understood to be exponentially more effective,” Cummings says.

Ron Cummings is the founder and CEO of AminoGenesis Skin Care.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 5

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter and Linda McCrary SOUP’S ON! During the Great Depression of the 1930s...

• Some 6,000 street vendors walked the streets of New York City in 1930 trying to sell apples for five cents each.

• President Herbert Hoover's name became synonymous with the hardships faced by many. Soup was called “Hoover Stew”, and shantytowns made of cardboard and sheets were called “Hoovervilles”.

• Zippers became widely used because buttons became too expensive.

• Because the circulation of money was so low, the US. didn’t mint nickels in 1932 or 1933.

• The biggest hit song of 1932 was “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by Bing Crosby.

• Thousands of homeless families camped out on the Great Lawn at Central Park in New York City, which was an empty reservoir during the Great Depression.

Source: http://greatdepression-facts.com And when families ate together as a family.

In today’s busy world, with school activities, both parents needing to work to make ends meet, cell phones and television occupying our everyday lives, family meal time has become a thing of the past.

Mealtime is “eat what you want and eat when you can” and much of the time we eat fast food or frozen microwave foods.

A typical dinner during the Great Depression might be nothing more than potatoes and hotdogs or, simple yet more appetizing, Chicken Fricassee, a simple dish made with chicken, garlic, celery, onion, red wine and served over rice. It may be a watery vegetable soup or “Poor man’s” beef stroganoff. But whatever it was, it was served around a table where the whole family ate at the same time and discussed the day’s events. After dinner when the dishes were done, the whole family gathered around the table to do homework during the school year. Even Dad helped the kids with their homework!

At the museum in our Dining Room display you can see many items of the dining rooms of old. There is the table with the iconic lion claw feet and chairs received from Russell Smith, l930s silverware from Hillary French’s collection, and “Sabin” china from the Loren Buss collection, a hand crocheted table doily from the Jeanine Powelson collection, and a buffet used to hold the daily dishes, which was purchased by the museum from the Carl Ellington estate sale.

Come visit us and see the display as well as the many examples of Depression Glass. We are located at 905 South Adams in Hugoton.

Our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

Depression glass is displayed at the museum. Depression glass is clear or colored translucent glassware distributed free or at low cost around the time of the Great Depression. It has been highly collectible since the 1960’s.

You are invited to visit the Museum to view their Dining Room set up, featuring a claw foot table, 1930s silverware, Sabin china, a hand-crocheted table doily and a buffet.

for reading The Hermes Sam Sabin china emblem

Official Newspaper of Stevens County

NOTICE As of December 30, 2013, O.D.’s SHOP will be officially closing during regular business hours as we are going to close our doors and semi-retire. We will be available on an on-call business only.

WE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN PARTS AND SERVICE ON COUNTRY CLIPPER MOWERS WE HAVE SOLD. Also, we will still sharpen chain saw chains and do some repair work. To set up an appointment, call 620-541-1863 or 620-428-6063.

We want to thank the general public and community of Stevens County for their trust and business over the last 13+ years.

Lane has experienced 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Lane! Keep up the good work!

Hudson has completed 900 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You are almost there Hudson! Great job!

Find YOUR new best friend in The Hermes Classifieds!

1540 West Industrial Park 620-544-2027 Come by our location or call Craig at 544-2027

Save 12.5% if paid within 10 days - 10% if paid within 30 days.

A new choice for your chemical, NH3, Liquid Fertilizer and Dry Fertilizer.

We now carry banjo parts for all your needs and have a large selection of banjo fittings and hoses.

We have 40 years of experience in both ground and air application.

Hugoton Elkhart 620-544-2027 620-697-4706 Lakin Ulysses 620-355-7700 620-356-1070

Skyland Grain, LLC Producer Marketing Meetings January 20-29, 2014 Presentations: Matt Overturf - Grain Manager / Justin Ochs - Agronomy Manager Paul Sack - Energy Director of SWKS Mon. Tues.

Wed. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

20 21 22 27 28 29

Walsh, CO Johnson, KS Elkhart, KS Buckeye, CO Springfield, CO Syracuse, KS

Walsh Community Center 4H Building Morton County Civic Center Skyland Grain Location Baca County Fairgrounds Building Hamilton County Fairgrounds

All meetings will begin and lunch will be served at NOON, respective of their time zone RSVP Encouraged: Please contact Cassie Teeter @ (620) 492-6210 or the location you plan to attend

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Hi-Plains Lumber 507 S. Main 544-4304

A Nursing/Ancillary Resource Company 620-417-5679 Office • 620-544-7629 Fax Ed Stevenson RN • Alicia Stevenson 404 Jayhawk Ct. • Hugoton, KS 67951 www.nurselinkstaffing.com • nursels@pld.com

Jeff Ramsey 613 S. Main • 544-4303 • Hugoton

838 E. 11th, Hugoton • 620-544-8522

Jordan Air Inc Call Terry at 620-544-4361

K-C Oil Company & Main Street Laundry 218 S. Main St. • 544-4660

113 W. 6TH HUGOTON, KANSAS

600 E. 11th

544-8686

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR WINTER SPORTS

Page 6

Scott City squashes Hugoton Eagles The Hugoton Eagles played their first game after the long break against Scott City Friday night at the Eagles’ home court. The home team looked a little rusty and had difficulty hitting their shots throughout most of the game. Scott City jumped on the board early and led the Hugoton team throughout the game. By half time the Eagles had fallen behind by nine points and eventually lost the game to the Beavers, 45 to 72.

Yates Sutton went to the center circle to jump against Scott City’s Brandyn Shrine to start the game. The Beavers got the ball on the jump but could not get the ball to drop in the hoop. Both teams attempted shots and after two minutes and 50 seconds Scott City got the first two points. Over four minutes passed before Reid Davis scored the first two points for Hugoton. As the battle continued through out the quarter Hugoton scored seven points while Scott City raced ahead to 15.

Scott City had possession to start the second quarter but it was the Eagles’ Nic Frederick who was first on the board followed by Parker Titus. The Eagles looked

more confident and shot better in the second quarter.

Hugoton got a break in the quarter when the Scott City team got a technical foul. Jeison Rodriguez hit the two free throws and soon afterwards Sutton scored two two-point shots in a row. With under three minutes left to play in the half Hugoton had tied the game for the first and last time. The Beavers gradually pulled ahead again, ending the first half with Hugoton trailing, 25 to 34.

The Eagles had their worst quarter in the third, only scoring six points while Scott City pulled ahead adding 32 more points to their side of the scoreboard.

Kellen Watkins scored Hugoton’s first shot early in the quarter, later followed by two from Ross Davis. Scott City dominated the quarter and with one second left in the third, Rodriguez scored the Eagles’ third basket. The Eagles had dug themselves a 35-point hole to try to come back in the final quarter.

Due to the point spread the clock would continue to run throughout the final quarter. Scott City threw the ball in to start but it was Reid Davis scoring first. Titus was next to score, followed by two

Yates Sutton and Scott City’s Brandyn Shrine jump to start Friday’s home game. The Beavers get the ball on the jump. more baskets by Reid Davis.

Titus would finish out the Eagles’ scoring with two threepoint field goals bringing the final score to 45. Hugoton lost this battle by 27 points.

Hugoton will now turn their sights to Sublette Monday night in Hugoton, Ulysses Tuesday night at Ulysses and Friday’s game against Goodland at home.

Amy Scott drives down court trying to score. The Lady Eagles played Scott City in their first game after the Christmas break.

Sports Schedule Thursday, January 16 JV Wrestling Tournament @ Amarillo; 10:00 a.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team @ Holcomb Middle School; 4:00 p.m.

Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team vs Holcomb @ Home; 4:00 p.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team @ Holcomb Middle School; 5:00 p.m.

Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team vs Holcomb @ Home; 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 17 High School Basketball vs Goodland @ Home: –Boys JV; 4:45 p.m.

–Girls JV; 4:45 p.m.

–Girls Varsity; 6:30 p.m.

–Boys C-Team; 6:30 p.m.

–Boys C-Team; 8:00 p.m.

–Boys Varsity; 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 18 JV Wrestling Tournament @ Baca County; TBA Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Clearwater High School; 9:00 a.m.

Monday, January 20 Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team @ Garden CityKenneth Henderson Middle

HUGOTON UPTOWN AUTOBODY

School; 4:00 p.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team vs Garden CityKenneth Henderson Middle School @ Home; 4:00 p.m.

Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team @ Garden CityKenneth Henderson Middle School; 5:00 p.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team vs Garden CityKenneth Henderson Middle School @ Home; 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 23 Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Colby High School; 3:00 p.m.

Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team vs Liberal West Middle School @ Home; 4:00 p.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - B-Team @ Liberal West Middle School; 4:00 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament at Colby High School; 4:45 p.m.

Eighth Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team vs Liberal West Middle School @ Home; 5:00 p.m.

Seventh Grade Boys Basketball - A-Team @ Liberal West Middle School; 5:00 p.m.

531 S. Jackson Hugoton, KS 67951

624 S. Monroe 544-4683 Debbie L. Nordling State Farm Agent 617 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8528

620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com • Member FDIC

Musgrove 620.544.4388 Insurance Services, Inc.

“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”

1012 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951

1026 S. Main Hugoton 620-544-8011

Logan Frederick attempts a layup in Friday’s game.

Lady Eagles trample Scott City Lady Beavers on home court The Lady Eagles met the Scott City Lady Beavers for the first game after the Christmas break. Hugoton had the home court advantage and added yet another win to their record. The game started out promising a close battle but after three minutes of play, it became the Lady Eagles’ basketball game.

Hugoton took a 40 to 18 half time score to a 64 to 37 win.

All players got in lots of court time proving the girls are wanting to take their team all the way to another winning season.

Hugoton began the game with Ana Pena jumping against Baily Nickel of Scott

620-544-7800 620-544-2975

Phone (620) 544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Commodity Hauling

Hwy 51 East Hugoton, KS

BROWN-DUPREE OIL CO INC. 1400 S Washington St. 356-3926 or 1-800-682-4143

Member FDIC

www.csbks.com

Reid Davis drives toward the goal Friday night against the Scott City Beavers. Davis scored ten points during the home game.

Estefani Armendariz holds the ball looking for an open teammate. The Lady Eagles defeated Scott City 64 to 37.

City. The Lady Beavers got the tip off but lost the ball to the very aggressive home team. Twenty seconds later Riley Sosa fired a beautiful three point shot through the hoop and Hugoton was first on the board. Sosa hit three three-point field goals in the first quarter, helping the team to end the first quarter in the lead, 22 to 13.

Scott City threw the ball in to start the second quarter. It was a battle to see which team would score first as both teams raced back and forth trying to add some points to the scoreboard. A minute and 45 seconds went by before Estefani Armendariz scored a layup and the first two points of the quarter.

The Lady Eagles added seven more points before sending a Lady Beaver to the line on a foul against Hugoton. The Lady Eagles added 18 points in the second quarter leading Scott City by 22 points at half time.

Hugoton had possession of the ball to start the second half. Katy Heger threw the ball in to Amy Scott, sending both teams to the north end of the court. Heger was fouled in an attempt to score a basket and went to the line to shoot free throws. Her two shots were good and once again the Lady Eagles were first on the board. Heger scored again quickly after the Lady Beavers threw the ball in and Scott stole the ball. A quick pass to Heger and the home team added another two points to their side of the scoreboard. Hugoton was up 55 to 29 when the third quar-

Riley Sosa sidesteps a Lady Beaver so she can pass the ball to a Lady Eagle under the goal. ter ended.

As the final quarter began, the Lady Eagles had made a few changes in their line up and the pace was a little slower than the previous three. Scott City threw the ball in and, for the first time during the game, scored the first basket of the quarter.

With longer periods of no score the Lady Eagles only added nine points while allowing Scott City to score eight. This was a good win for the home team as they were coming off a long break and

will face Sublette Monday followed by a Tuesday game against Ulysses and a Friday game against Goodland.

Save your “green” & buy a subscription!! $30 local $35 non-local Sports by Reece McDaniels

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 7

Hugoton Wrestling Team wins honors at Hereford The Hugoton Wrestling Team competed at the Hereford Rumble Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 in Hereford, Tx. The team placed seventh out of 19 teams competing.

Champions of the competition were Pedro Ordonez at 126 pounds and Bradley Campbell at 195 pounds.

Israel Montoya placed fourth at 106 pounds and was chosen as Warrior of the Week.

Fifth place finishers were Zane Littell at 132 pounds and Genesis Martinez at 145 pounds.

“This was an awesome tournament. Lots of wrestling; we had kids get nine matches in two days. We wrestled decent most of the time,” said coach Brent Mahan.

Hugoton is still pretty young with a lot of sophomores wrestling varsity.

Freshman Pedro Ordonez did not seem to mind being young though. He went 7 and 0 this weekend taking his current record to 18 - 2 on the season.

Pedro beat his kid in the finals 14 to 1. He absolutely dominated his bracket with 25 takedowns in seven matches.

Bradley Campbell dominated his bracket as well only allowing eight points in his seven matches. Bradley is currently ranked third in Class 4A and should see the number one ranked kid from Wellington this week at Clearwater.

Israel Montoya went 5 and 2 with 5 falls. Four of those coming in the first period. He gave up an early takedown and could not recover losing 1 to 2 for fourth place.

Hugoton had two fifth place finishers, Zane Littell and Genesis Martinez. Zane went 6 and 2 with 5 falls and Genesis went 7 and 2.

Also wrestling and scoring points for the Eagles last weekend were Reed Rome, Edgar Villa, Kole Kahl, Noel Camacho, Austin Harper and Nick Evans.

Results for the wrestling tournament are: Israel Montoya, fourth

place, 38 Team Points: lost by decision 6 - 12 to Mario Vasquez of Palo Duro; won by fall 1:04 against Jordan Archibald of Pampa; won by fall 1:02 against Jay Estrada of Lubbock; won by fall 2:20 against Tristian Sherwood of Bushland; won by fall 1:35 against Jonathan Castaneda of Hereford; won by fall 1:10 against Payton Perez of Borger; and lost by decision 1 - 2 to Ricardo Cortez of Monterey.

Reed Rome at 113 pounds, seventh place, 27 Team Points: lost by fall 1:30 to Nick Burks of Lubbock; lost by fall 2:37 to Reagan Castle of Bushland; lost by decision 4 7 to Zack Martinez of Lubbock Coronado; won by fall 1:06 against Daniel Larralde of Palo Duro,; and won by fall 3:06 against Hernan Garcia of El Paso.

Pedro Ordonez, first place 48.5 Team Points: won by fall 1:36 against Hugo Olivas of Montwood; won by fall 3:29 against Deon Davila of Lubbock; won by fall 2:43 against Dainel Lopez of Palo Duro; won by decision 8 - 1 against Jeremiah Pina of Amarillo Caprock; won by tech fall 20 - 5 against Luis Ruvalcaba of El Paso; won by injury default against Izaiah Rojas of Lubbock Coronado; and won by major decision 14 - 1 against Jake Gibbs Bushland.

Zane Littell fifth place 36 Team Points: lost by fall 3:07 to Jeremy Melendez of El Paso El Dorado; won by fall 4:31 against Cade Ferguson of Estacado; won by fall 1:39 against Xavier Williams of Amarillo Palo Duro; won by fall 4:58 against Levi Godinez of Amarillo Caprock; lost by decision 2 - 7 to Chris Montanez of El Paso Americas; won by fall 1:20 against Matthuew Ponce of Lubbock Coronado; won by decision 11 - 4 against Kyler Isham of Bushland.

Edgar Villa at 138 pounds, eighth place, 29.5 Team Points: lost by fall :47 to Ali Rogel of Palo Duro; won by fall 1:15 against Jose Silva of El Paso Andress; lost by fall

The Hugoton Wrestling team travels to Hereford, Tx. for some stiff competion. The boys placed seventh as a team at the meet Friday and Saturday, January 10-11.

Freshman Pedro Ordonez displays his wrestling skills with a first place finish at Hereford.

Bradley Campbell places first at the Hereford Rumble over the weekend. Bradley won all seven of his matches.

2:13 to Dax Medina of Lubbock; won by fall 6:00 against Wolfgang Simmons of Monterey; won by tech fall 18 - 3 against Marcus Lewis of El Paso; lost by fall 3:29 to Joseph Rios of Estacado; won by inj default against Landon Ibarra of Borger; and lost by decision 3 - 5 to Joseph Barrera of El Paso Americas.

Genesis Martinez fifth place, 35 Team Points: won by major decisioin 18 - 4 against Carlos Castro of Estacado; lost by major decision 2 - 10 to Jon Hernandez of Palo Duro; won by fall 1:21 against Bailey Lopez of El Paso Andress; won by fall 1:45 against Matt Nail of Bushland; won by fall 5:40 against Uriel Sanchez of Montwood; won by fall 3:14 against Danny Mata of El Paso Burgess; lost by decision 5 - 8 to Autin Faeth of Lubbock; won by decision 7 4 (OT) against Marcos Luna of Monterey; and won by decision 5 - 3 against Michael Vallejo of El Paso.

Kole Kahl, 170 pounds, eighth place, 28 Team Points: lost by fall 5:05 to Patrick Johnson of Lubbock Coronado; won by fall 3:05 against Jonathan Evans of Monterey; won by fall 1:45 against Jusgin Phommachanh of Palo Duro; won by fall 6:00 against Aaron Rodarte of El Paso Burges; lost by fall 1:40 to Zachary Ramos of Estacado, Tx.; lost by fall 5:35 to Edgar Rubio of El Paso; and lost by fall 1:45 to Tim Franklin of Montwood.

Noel Camacho, 182 pounds, 21 Team Points: lost by fall 1:56 to Isaiah Matinez of Borger; lost by decision 4 to Joseph Radk of Pampa; lost by fall 6:00 to Dalton Marsh of Monterey; won by fall 1:31 against Jayden Ramirez of Hereford; won by fall 1:19 against Rudy Payan of El Paso; won by fall 1:12 against James Player of Montwood; won by fall 3:17 against Rudy Castro of El

JV Eagles defeat Scott City Beavers The JV Eagles battled the Scott City Beavers Friday, January 10 on the Eagles’ home court. Hugoton jumped into a six point lead by the end of the first quarter and ended the first half leading, 33 to 22. The pace slowed some in the third quarter with the Eagles adding 12 points while allowing the

Beavers to add ten. Both teams worked hard in the final quarter adding points from both teams. In the end however it was an Eagle win, 61 to 44.

Hugoton got off to a good start, adding 17 points in the first quarter. Zack Leininger and Alex Gonzales each scored four points along with

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is this Sunday All boys and girls ages nine to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 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.

Participants should enter through the west or south gym doors.

Pre-registration is not necessary. The 9 - 11 year old 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 winners progressing through local, district, regional and state competition. Last year nearly 200,000 sharpshooters participated in more than 3000 local competitions.

The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 1.7 million members in over 12,500 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 60 million volunteer hours and $130 million to charitable causes.

For additional entry information, please contact Will Schnittker at 544-2963.

points from Tyler Goode and Manual Mendez. Leininger had the best game of all, scoring 23 points by the end of the battle. The first quarter was a big jump for the Hugoton team leading 17 to 11 going into the next quarter.

The Eagles continued to dominate, adding another 16 points in the second quarter.

Mendez and Wade Heger each scored three point baskets boosting team spirits.

Scott City added another 11 bringing the half time score to 33 to 22.

The third quarter found both teams a little more cautious as they worked the ball back and forth down the court. Issac Castro got on the board for the first time along with Jose Salas. The Eagles had stretched their lead by 13 going into the final quarter.

Hugoton came back on the court in the fourth quarter adding 16 points. Leininger added nine points in this quarter along with points from Heger and Alex Duarte.

The Eagles went back to the locker room winning this engagement and will prepare for their next battle Monday, January 13 against Sublette.

Paso Andress; lost by fall 3:11 to Santana Tovar of Hereford; and lost by decision 3 - 4 to Marco Hernande of El Paso Americas.

Bradley Campbell first place, 48 Team Points.: won by fall 2:31 against Fernie Briones of El Paso; won by fall 2:35 against Andres Juarez of El Paso Burgess; won by fall 1:04 against Shalor Sokolosky of Pampa; won by decision 8 - 6 against Adam Mora of Amarillo Caprock; won by fall 1:39 against Kyle Diaz of El Paso El Dorado; won by fall 1:03 against Dalton Tallant of River Road; and won by decision 4 - 0 against Ismael Mendoza of Monterey.

Austin Harper at 220 pounds: lost by fall 5:05 to Nico Cognasi of Lubbock; lost by fall 1:05 to Alejandro Acosta of Hereford; lost by major decision 0 - 8 to Antonio Hernandez of El Paso El Dorado; lost by fall 1:35 to Daniel Santos of Caprock; and lost by fall 1:36 to Kaleb Arguello of Lubbock.

HWT Nick Evans 12 Team Points: won by major decision 10 - 2 against Adrian Monroy of El Paso Burges; lost by fall :45 to Tristan Buecker of Caprock; won by fall 1:35 against Hollis Ready of Estacado; won by fall 1:15 against Jacob Gonzales of Monterey; lost by fall 1:36 to Josh Hove of Lubbock; lost by fall 2:30 to Isidro Estrada of Pampa; lost by decision 2 - 4 to Edgar Lugo of Montwood; lost by fall 2:17 to Anthony Ramirez of Hereford; and won by fall 1:29 against JR Rodriguez of Bushland Team Points 1 Palo Duro, Tx 425 2 Caprock, Tx 420.5 3 Hereford High, Tx 365.5 4 Lubbock High, Tx 355.5 5 El Paso Americas, Tx 353.5 6 El Paso El Dorado, Tx 331 7 Hugoton , Ks 323 8 Pampa, Tx 279.5 9 Montwood, Tx 273 10 Monterey, Tx 269 11 El Paso High, Tx 256.5 12 Bushland , Tx 245.5 13 Lubbock Coronado, Tx 179 14 El Paso Andress, Tx 173 15 Estacado, Tx 168.5 16 El Paso Burges, Tx 144 17 Borger, Tx 132 18 River Road, Tx 93 19 Hale Center, TX 12

Genesis Martinez takes down his opponent during wrestling action last weekend. Genesis won seven of his nine matches at Hereford for a fifth place finish.

Zane Littell tries to pin his opponent during the Hereford Rumble last weekend. His finished the competition placing fifth.

Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Hugoton Middle School West Gym All boys and girls ages 10-14 and 9 and under. Gym will be open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Participants should enter through the west or south gym doors.

For more entry information contact

Will Schnittker at 544-2963

Knights of Columbus Hugoton Recreation Commission

Tumbling & Gymnastics 3 year olds - 5 year olds 1st and 2nd graders 3rd and 4th graders 5th grade - High School

1:30-2:00 2:00-2:45 3:00-4:00 4:15-5:15

6 week program Classes will take place Sundays starting th nd

January 26 -March 2

Cost is $35 per student for the full 6 weeks

All sign-ups will be conducted at the Hugoton Recreation Commission If you have any other questions or concerns please contact Karessa Schwindt at 541-1661

Hugoton Recreation Commission’s

2014 Who: Anyone wanting to be healthier and get in shape.

What: Individual program to push yourself to lose those extra pounds.

When: Register by Friday, January 31st at Hugoton Recreation Commission.

Weigh-In: Monday, February 3rd starting at 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where do we sign up: Sign up at Hugoton Recreation Commission 211 S. Madison Why: Individual participating to lose weight, become healthy, and feel good about yourself. All participants are eligible to win prizes.

Goal: Becoming a healthier, happier you!

Duration: Program will last for 9 weeks with prizes going to Men and Women for total pounds lost and total percentage weight lost. cost: $30 per person This is an individual program no pairs or teams only yourself.

Pick up registration packets at Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison.

For more information or questions, call 544-4675.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Moscow News COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Including Family and Marriage Counseling •

Southwest Guidance Center Call 624-8171 for an appointment

Buying Life Insurance is unlike any other purchase.

When you pay premiums, you are buying future financial security for your family.

• Why do I need life insurance?

• How much do I need?

• What is term insurance?

• What is permanent insurance?

Karen Yoder

For All The ANSWERS Call Karen at 544-4314!

Insurance Agency Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • 316-544-4314 • Hugoton, Ks.

**Free Daily Hugoton Delivery** Same Day Delivery Even on Saturdays ***Independently owned and operated

by Brett and Holli Horyna***

The Hugoton United

GROUND HOG SUPPER Memorial Hall 6th & Monroe, Hugoton

Saturday, January 25, 2014 Serving from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

MENU

SAUSAGE HOT BISCUITS MASHED POTATOES and GRAVY SAUERKRAUT and RIBS APPLE SAUCE PIE COFFEE and MILK

COME AND BRING THE FAMILY -SAUSAGE WILL BE FOR SALE IN THE BULK - FREE WILL OFFERING -

Moscow City Council accepts bid for water tower repair The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order by Council President Jon Lund. Mayor Billy Bell was absent. Council members Curtis Crawford, Jim Rawlins and Denise Shoff were in attendance.

Billy Brazeal was absent.

Others present were Bryan Graham, Terry and Zachary Pierson, Janie Gaskill, Norma Najera and Sandy Mitchell.

The minutes for the regular meeting December 11, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. were presented and approved unanimously.

The minutes for the special meeting December 27, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. were presented and approved unanimously.

Financial January's accounts payable were presented. Motion was made and approved unanimously to pay the bills presented.

Treasurer's Report Janie went over the reports. She discussed labor laws about offering insurance and reminded the council Sarah Miller made it possible for the council to transfer $15,000 to the Equipment Reserve Fund this year.

Eagle Scout Project Zach said his project of putting benches in the park is complete. He needed a representative from the City to sign off on it and Jon Lund signed. He answered many

questions about his project.

City Superintendent Report Bryan reported the city had two high school boys helping out over the winter holiday. He has changed out several old meters and is planning to do quite a few more. They have been working to refinish the picnic tables from the park. Street signs have been put up.

There are still some trees and bushes to be removed by the water tower.

Resident Concerns There were no resident concerns.

Sheriff's Report

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Tuesday announced the Omnibus appropriations bill includes $404 million for construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan.

“For those who have questioned whether NBAF will be built in Kansas, the passage of this funding bill will provide a clear answer: yes,” Senator Moran said. “This investment means Kansas will become a research epicenter, and the construction of this modern, world-class facility will ultimately create jobs for Kansans in the fields of engineering, science and technology. The talented young men and women who grow up here will have more opportunities to work and live in Kansas.”

“With a federal appropriation of $404 million this year, there is no doubt that NBAF will be built in Manhattan, Kansas,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “Many members of the Kansas Congressional delegation have worked tire-

lessly on this for many years, and I congratulate Senator Moran for helping to get it across the finish line.”

“As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have worked to make certain NBAF remains a top priority for the Department of Homeland Security, the Administration and among Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle,” Sen. Moran continued.

“Thanks to Governor Brownback, the Kansas legislature and Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz for their leadership and support as this process continues.”

NBAF, a state-of-the-art biosecurity lab, is to be built adjacent to Kansas State University. A January 2012 economic impact report found the NBAF will employ approximately 326 permanent employees and support some 757 construction jobs. The state of Kansas showed its commitment to this project by contributing $202 million. The facility is expected to have a $3.5 billion economic impact on Kansas in the first 20 years

In print, online or on the go, your local newspaper keeps you connected to what’s happening in your community.

sports

coverage

lifestyle features

food and

dining

community

news

Enjoy a yearly online subscription for just Visit hugotonhermesnews.com/online to start your subscription today!

Enjoy a yearly print subscription for just

local events and entertainment

$30.00 a year!

522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-4321 hermes10@pld.com Check One and Enclose Proper Amount for One Year to Three Years

SUBSCRIPTION FORM DATE________________ NAME___________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________

be considered further at a later time.

City Clerk Report The City Clerk had nothing to report. Council Members asked Sandy to assist Norma by using Logmein to get on the computer when necessary.

Motion was made and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for February 22, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Moscow High School girls play a tough game against Hardesty Tuesday, January 7.

Stay Connected

$25.00 a year!

There was no sheriff's report.

Resolution 2014-01, the GAAP Waiver for 2013, was presented. The resolution was approved unanimously.

A bid from Cunningham for water tower repairs was presented. Motion was made and approved unanimously to accept the bid for $9,254 to repair the leak in the water tower.

Cunningham also sent over some budgetary estimates for other work to be done on the tower. These would total approximately $70,000. The estimates will

NBAF is funded in omnibus bill

Phone 620-624-4065 Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1033 N. Kansas Avenue in Liberal

Methodist Men

Page 8

In-County or adjoining counties 1 yr. $30 2 yr. $57 3 yr. $85 Non-Local KS, Adjoining States and Other States 1 yr. $35 2 yr. $65 3 yr. $97

CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE PLUS FOUR DIGIT__________________________________

Sales Tax is Included In All of the Above

Also Indicate Whether

New

Renewal

Adding To Current

Picks up in Hermes office

alone.

In addition to creating an economic boom for Kansas, NBAF will protect our national economy by researching foreign animal disease threats, which are very real with devastating impacts. The cost of an outbreak far outweighs the NBAF construction cost, not only in the loss of human life but also its damage to the animal and agricultural industry.

The main laboratory will boast safety and security features recommended by the National Academies of Sciences. It will include specialized air and water decontamination systems, new technologies for handling solid waste onsite, and structural components to

strengthen the laboratory against hazardous weather conditions. A funding commitment was also made to provide infrastructure repairs at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center to guarantee a smooth transition of research from Plum Island, N.Y., to Manhattan, Ks. Over the past month, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have worked to allocate the budget set by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which provides funding for government agencies and discretionary programs for fiscal year 2014. The Omnibus appropriations bill is expected to be voted on in the U.S. House and Senate this week.

America’s farmers help rural schools grow Across the United States school districts are working to incorporate common core state standards and hands-on learning opportunities into their math and science curriculum. These new opportunities are designed to provide real world experiences to help grow the next generation by preparing them for success in college and in their careers. Now in its third year, the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is once again gearing up to help rural school districts by investing over $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities.

Between now and April 6, 2014, farmers have the opportunity to nominate their local public school district to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000. Administrators from nominated school districts can then submit grant applications for either amount, through April 21, 2014 to enhance their math and/or science programs.

“We believe that growing the next generation begins with a strong foundation in math and science,” said Michelle Insco, Monsanto Fund program officer.

“This opportunity for success begins in the classroom.”

The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to partner with farmers to support rural communities. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education launched in 2012 after a successful pilot in Minnesota and Illinois. The pro-

gram has since helped more than 400 school districts improve math and science education across 39 states.

School districts applying for a $10,000 grant compete against other school districts in the same USDA-appointed Crop Reporting District (CRD). CRDs with five or fewer eligible school districts will compete against each other for a single $10,000 grant. School districts applying for a $25,000 grant will compete against schools located in the same state or designated region. Winners will be announced in August 2014.

Monsanto Fund grants will be judged based on merit, need and community support. The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a group of 30 farmer leaders from across the country, will select the winning grant applications. Advisory Council members were selected based on their passion for agriculture and education, as well as experience in rural school districts.

In 2013, more than 73,000 farmers demonstrated their support for education by nominating 3,851 school districts, resulting in $2.3 million in grants to 181 recipients. This year, the number of eligible counties has expanded from 1,271 to 1,289.

For more information about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program and to view the official rules, a list of eligible states, counties and CRDs, visit www.GrowRuralEduca tion.com.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 1B

State streamlines driver’s education on Web

John Reimer, seated, has completed 22 credits to qualify for his high school diploma. Standing behind him in support are, left to right,

Michael Burrows, Jennifer Burrows, Judy Seaman and Jan Kilbourne.

Miller among “Who’s Who” at FHSU Forty - seven Fort Hays State University students have been accepted into the 2014 "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Akela Miller of Hugoton was named to the list. She is a senior at FHSU, majoring in marketing.

More than 2,800 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia participate in the program. Student

nominations come directly from the schools and are based on student GPA, participation and leadership in school and extracurricular activities, community involvement, and future leadership ability and potential.

Recipients receive certificates, letters of congratulations and recognition in the 2014 edition of the award's anthology.

Students honored at FHSU Fort Hays State University deans have named 1,111 students to the Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2013 semester. Students from Hugoton include Akela Miller, a senior majoring in marketing; Chase Mills, a junior majoring in social work; Clay Mills, a freshman majoring in computer science; and Erica Salazar, majoring in elementary edu-

cation - early childhood.

The list includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and virtual students are eligible.

Submitted by Fort Hays State University.

Gas prices averaging $3.09 a gallon, slightly higher than in 2013 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average - down 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.29 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 7.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 12.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 6.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

"As expected, the deep freeze during the last week impacted more than just the air temperature, but also kept a grip on gasoline prices," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "We saw very little change in the national average during the last seven days, and it's likely that the winter blues continue to lead to an overall dull next few weeks at gasoline pumps across much of the country. Due to the slow demand that January and February typically see, it'd really take a monumental ice breaker to crack the grip that holds the national average in place. I forsee prices remaining relatively quiet this week," DeHaan said.

Submitted by GasBuddy.com.

Akela Miller

Kansas tax returns can now be filed online Kansas taxpayers who need to file only a Kansas Individual Income Tax will be able to do so online starting Monday, January 6.

The online filing is only effective for those using the state’s free online application KS WebFile found at www.kansas.gov/webfile and not a third party vendor. The Federal government is currently scheduled to begin accepting returns Friday, Jan. 31.

The deadline for filing taxes this year is Tuesday, April 15.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

eliminate the need for mail to travel back and forth from driving instructors to the Kansas Department of Revenue for review then back in the mail. Instead, an instructor will fill out the online form and if there are no medial or vision issues that require an additional review, the instructor will be able to immediately print out the permit slip allowing the student to drive with an instructor or guardian.

For any student with a medial or vision issue requiring additional review, the

necessary examination forms will be available within 48 hours from when the records is created by the instructor.

Because instructors are able to print off the necessary forms and permits from their computer, no time is lost waiting for paper work to traverse back and forth across the state in envelopes.

The department will be demonstrating the new portal at regional driver’s education instruction meetings, which driving instructors can register for through the Kansas Department of Education.

Beta Sigma will award scholarship to woman majoring in education The Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional women's educational group, is offering a scholarship to a current college junior or senior woman majoring in the field of education.

The recipient must be a resident of Morton or Stevens County, Kansas. The application must be returned to a

Delta Kappa Gamma member on or before February 15, 2014.

Application information is available from Teresa Smith at Elkhart High School, and Annette Sosa at Hugoton High School.

The scholarship recipient will be asked to attend the April meeting to receive the scholarship.

Find The Hugoton Hermes on Facebook! facebook.com/ thehugotonhermes

Northridge 8

Southgate 6

Sequoyah 8

Guymon, Okla www.northridge8.com

Liberal, Kansas www.southgate6.com

Garden City, Kansas www.sequoyah8.com

580-338-3281

620-624-5573

620-275-2760

Laton Heger

Heger earns spot on Dean’s List Kansas State University has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Laton Heger has placed on the Dean’s List. This distinction is reserved for students who have completed at least 12 graded hours and whose semester grade point average is 3.75 or above.

Laton is a Hugoton High School graduate of the class of 2012. Parents of Laton are Darin and Michelle Heger.

for reading McKenna Hamlin is Heritage Christian Academy’s Student of the Month. McKenna is the daughter of Chad and Pam Hamlin.

Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.

Driver’s education permits are speeding up starting April 1, when the Kansas Department of Revenue will shift to an online application portal.

“Time behind the wheel with experienced drivers is an essential training component for helping teenagers become safe and responsible drivers,” said Kansas Vehicles Director Lisa Kaspar. “This new system will make sure student drivers aren’t losing valuable hands-on driving experience waiting for a piece of mail to arrive.”

Each year, the department handles about 50,000 driver’s education applications. With the current paper-driven system, permit applications can take multiple weeks to process – or even months if the student has a medical or vision issue. The delay means student drivers who sign up for a driving class last minute, or delayed sending in their application, might not have the permit slip necessary to participate in the driving portion of the class.

The online process will

The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County

Grand Opening Open House SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Ribbon Cutting From 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 p.m.

Come check out the classrooms, meet the staff, & have some cookies 516 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton (Inside Trinity Baptist church)

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Rolla News

By Phoebe Brummett Thursday, January 16 High School Homecoming Pep Rally; 3:15 p.m.

Dermot Community Potluck at the Dermot school building at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 17 Junior High Basketball vs Deerfield @ Home; 4:00 p.m.

High School Basketball vs Deerfield @ Home - Homecoming; 6:00 p.m.

Rec Commission’s Biggest Loser weigh-in.

Saturday, January 18 High School Scholars Bowl @

Sublette; 9:30 a.m.

High School Quest Scholars Bowl @ Topeka Monday, January 20 Junior High Basketball vs Moscow @ Home; 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 21 High School Basketball vs Walsh @ Home; 4:30 p.m.

SCCC Night Thursday, January 23 Spring Pictures & Groups; 9:00 a.m.

Junior High Basketball vs South Baca @ Home; 4:30 p.m.

Look who’s new Perkins family welcomes new addition Janet and Ivan Perkins of Rolla are pleased to welcome a new grandson in to their lives. Crystal Perkins and Luis Negret welcomed Evan Enrique January 5, 2014.

Evan weighed six pounds ten ounces and was 20 inches long.

This is the first baby in the Perkins family in a very long time! Congratulations to everyone!

Page 2B

All Around 4-H Club renews membership with Rolla Hope The meeting of the Rolla All Around 4-H Club was called to order January 6, 2014. Last month’s meeting’s minutes were read and approved.

The members talked about renewing a membership with Rolla Hope. Rolla Hope is a community group of people who help those who can’t always help themselves. The motion passed, and the club will be donating $100 to Rolla Hope.

The Southwest Kansas Youth leadership event is January 18 in Dodge City.

The event is for seventh grade and up. There is also an event for adults.

Aspen Sohm gave a demonstration about how to clip a cat’s claws. Carissa Sohm gave a project talk about how to take care of an orphaned or runt kitten. After the project talks and demonstrations, the meeting was adjourned.

By Aspen Sohm, Club Reporter.

Winter 2014 Homecoming Candidates are freshmen Landon Clemens and Teagan Simmons; sophomore Shaylee Chapman; juniors Trey Hall

and Janie Martinez; and seniors Alejandro Silva, Serena Turpin and Katy Howe. Not pictured are sophomore Eric Reza and senior Franky Flores.

RHS celebrates basketball homecoming this week Rolla will be celebrating their basketball homecoming week this Friday, January 17.

Spirit week will consist of PJs Day Monday, Team Day Tuesday, Wacky Day Wednesday and Color Day Thursday. The cheerleaders will host a “blackout” pep rally at 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, January 16 in the new gym.

Rolla will host the Deerfield Spartans for their game Friday.

The booster club will be hosting their annual “silent auction” during the games. If you would like to donate something for the auction, please contact

Arleen Clinesmith. Otherwise, bring your checkbook, as these items can sometimes really bring a pretty penny!

The homecoming queen will be crowned during the half time of the varsity boys’ game.

The games begin at 4:00 p.m.

Dermot Community potluck is Saturday The Dermot Community Potluck Supper will be January 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot school building.

Come share your food and experiences and take the time to build a community to strengthen and support each other.

Evan Enrique with mom Crystal Perkins and dad Luis Negret

RJHS Girls freeze out Boise City Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses Payroll • Financial Planning • Auditing Hours Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

21 Plaza Drive • Liberal • (620) 624-8471 Website: HayRice.com

The Rolla Junior High Girls’ basketball team continued their winning streak Tuesday, January 7, at Boise City. The girls had no trouble dribbling the ball and making shots, scoring a whopping 36 points to Boise City’s six!

Congratulations to the team and their coaches! Keep it up!

In the twenty-sixth annual National Geographic Bee, Rolla students in fourth through

eighth grades demonstrate their geography knowledge.

Aspen Sohm is overall winner in Rolla Bee For the twenty-sixth year, the National Geographic Society is offering the National Geographic Bee for students in fourth through the eighth grades in thousands of schools across the United States. The 2014 Bee is sponsored by Google.

Rolla Schools played the

first round January 8. The overall winner was Aspen Sohm, who will advance to the next level of competition to determine State competitors. Aspen is the daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm and a fifth grader.

Congratulations and good luck next round!

Rolla Rec calls for players for BB tourney January 25 will be the third and fourth grades Rolla Recreation Commissionsponsored basketball tourna-

ment. If you have a team interested in playing, please leave a message for Donna Glave at 593-4433.

Aspen Sohm gets bragging rights as overall winner at the Rolla geography bee.

Rolla Rec is looking for big losers

The Scholars’ Bowl team shows what rural communities are made of when they show up a

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

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

few big city schools at a recent tournament.

The Rolla Recreation Commission will once again be sponsoring the Biggest Loser contest. It will begin January 17 with a weigh-in at the homecoming games. Weighout will be the week of May 12-15. Teams may consist of four people or you may choose to be a single contestant. The team winner will get a $200 gift certificate and the individual winner will get a $75 gift certificate. Good luck to all who participate!

RHS shows big city schools the meaning of “scholar” The Rolla High School scholars’ bowl team was invited to participate in an invitation only Tournament of Champions at Bishop Carroll in Wichita Saturday, January 11. Rolla, one of 32 mostly 5A and 6A schools invited, showed

the larger schools rural scholars mean business by placing first in their first round!

The team brought home a fifth place trophy. Congratulations to the teams, coaches and parents! You make Rolla very proud!

Jessica Johns, Ana Villegas and Garrett Littlefield place eighteenth in the Stock Market Game project.

RHS places in top 25 playing in Stock Market Game

Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

Danae Sullivan and Tailyr Russell place nineteenth in the Stock Market Game project.

Rolla High School students are playing the stock market, as part of their Balancing Career and Family class, taught

by Mrs. Traci Taylor. The students were entered as teams in a contest called the Stock Market Game project. It is a state wide competition.

Some Rolla students placed

in the top 25 in the state.

Both of the teams had a profit of over $14,000 in the three months of trading. Jessica Johns, Ana Villegas and Garrett Littlefield placed eighteenth and Danae Sullivan and Tailyr Russell placed nineteenth. Congratulations to all of you!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 3B

History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, January 15, 2009 Army National Guard Private Jonathon Benavidez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Ok. Private Benavidez is a 2008 graduate of Hugoton High School.

Zilpha Betty Rozel took the oath of office to begin her forty-first year of being Stevens County Register of Deeds. She was sworn into office for the first time January 13, 1969. She first took office when she was 32 years old.

Thursday, January 22, 2004 Members of the Monte Santo Pentecostal Church are tearing down their old church while constructing a new church east of the old building on the corner of Fourth

and Main Street.

Thursday, January 20, 1994 Horse thieves stole four horses last week from two different sites six miles apart.

Two horses were stolen from Charles Brecheisen and two horses were stolen from Ron DeGarmo. The investigation of the thefts continues.

Thursday, January 19, 1989 Dave and Gyla Conklin of Hugoton were hit by a car in Liberal as they crossed the street. The couple had been shopping and were walking in the crosswalk when a car struck both of them. The vehicle was turning from Fifth Street onto Kansas Avenue, explains the investigating officer. The couple was taken to Southwest Medical Center where they were examined.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Becky Ewy

Social Security Assistant District Manager, Hutchinson

NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON Wise taxpayers may want to take advantage of winter months indoors to prepare for tax filing season this spring. Whether you are a small business owner, a retiree, or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you.

Are Social Security benefits taxable? Yes, for some people with higher incomes.

About one third of those receiving Social Security benefits must pay taxes on some of their Social Security benefits, depending on the amount of their taxable income. Learn more at www.so cialsecurity.gov/planners/ta xes.htm.

Will I get a tax form for my Social Security benefits?

Yes. Beneficiaries should receive their Social Security Benefit Statements (Form SSA-1099) for tax year 2013 on or before January 31, 2014. If you receive Social Security and don’t receive your 1099 by the end of January, you can request one online at www.socialsecu rity.gov/1099.

We had a baby in 2013.

Does our child need a Social Security number? Yes. Most people apply for their baby’s Social Security number while they’re still in the hospital at the same time they register for the birth certificate. But if you didn’t, you’ll need to apply for your child’s Social Security number before you file your tax return in order to claim the child as a dependent. You’ll also need it if you ever apply for government benefits on behalf of your child or your family. Learn more about Social Security cards and numbers at www.social security.gov/ssnumber.

I changed my name when I got married last year. Do I need to report it to Social Security? Yes. If you’ve legally changed your name due to marriage, divorce, court order, or for any other reason, make sure you change your name with Social Security, as well as with your employer. If you change with one source but not the

other, it could cause your earnings to be improperly recorded and you may not get all the benefits you are entitled to when you become eligible for Social Security in the future. Failing to change your name on your Social Security record could also cause a delay in your receipt of any federal income tax refund.

You can learn more about your Social Security number and how to change your name at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber.

I own a small business.

Can I report my employees’ W-2s to Social Security electronically? Yes, and we encourage you to do just that at www.socialsecurity. gov/bso. Filing your W-2s electronically is free, fast, and secure! Plus there’s an added bonus: when you file electronically, you receive an extra month to file because electronically filed W-2s aren’t due until March 31.

You’ll also receive an electronic receipt. And when you enter your W-2 information online, you can simultaneously print out the W-2s for your employees. Learn more at www.socialsecurity. gov/employer.

Does Social Security have any tips at this time of year for those filing their taxes? Yes. We encourage you to carefully check: your name, Social Security number, and all data on your W2s; your online Social Security Statement; and your Social Security card to make sure they all match. If you don’t have access to your card or Statement but know your Social Security number, make sure the number and information is correct on your W-2s. A mismatch could delay your tax refund and cause problems with your Social Security benefits in the future. Such errors are much easier to fix early on. If you do notice an error, contact Social Security at 1-800-7721213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or if the information on the W-2 is incorrect, notify your employer.

For more information about Social Security, visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

for reading Director Shila Moore calls out the Bingo numbers at the Hugoton Senior Center.

Bingo is offered every Friday at 12:30 p.m.

The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County

Dave was released with some bruises and abrasions. However, Gyla’s arm was broken in two places. She also had a fractured pelvic bone. She was transported to Garden City for surgery to insert a rod in her arm.

Thursday, January 19, 1984 The rank of Eagle Scout was conferred on Garrett Daharsh, son of Floyd and Edwina Daharsh at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.

Phil and Bee Johnson recently opened Dominoes, a recreation center at 506 S. Main Street. The business will specialize in recreational pursuits such as dominoes and pool.

Thursday, January 24, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. Elton Beltz have recently remodeled the Argus Coffee Shop. They own both the Argus Hotel and the Coffee Shop. The Coffee Shop has previously been leased to Alvin and Calvin Swinney.

Thursday, January 23, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thomas were the honored re-

cipients of the Bankers Awards for Conservation Tuesday evening.

Thursday, January 21, 1954 Reverend F.E. Rohl, pastor of the Hugoton Methodist Church, was elected chairman of the newly formed

Hugoton Ministerial Alliance at a meeting in the Methodist Church Monday. Claude A. Lorts, pastor of the Christian Church, was elected secretary-treasurer.

The engagement of Sue McClure to Gary Brewer, both of Moscow, has been an-

SWEARING IN OF COUNTY OFFICIALS took place at the Stevens County Courthouse Monday morning. Judge Frank Crawford is shown giving the oath of office to, left to right, County Commissioners Ralph McCue, Owen Anderson and

nounced. A late spring wedding is planned.

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.

Howard Drew; Sheriff L.R. Rose; and Register of Deeds Zilpha “Betty” Rosel. County Clerk Sarah Etta Reynolds and County Attorney Paul Wolf were unable to be present. From the January 16, 1969 issue of The Hugoton Hermes

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 16, 2014)

1t

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!!

It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Hugoton, Kansas, January 16, 2014) 1t Notice of a Public Hearing for Proposed Improvements at Hugoton Municipal Airport, Stevens County, Kansas The Hugoton Municipal Airport intends to undertake the following proposed actions: • Acquire approximately 27 acres of land in fee simple for the Runway 2/20 safety areas and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). This includes the acquisition of approximately six acres of land in fee simple that is currently held in an avigation easement at the southern end of Runway 2/20.

• Acquire approximately ten acres of avigation easement with positive ground control for the RPZ and Building Restriction Line (BRL) for the northern end of Runway 2/20.

• Extend the crosswind runway (13/31) 400 feet northwest and 1,573 feet southeast to an ultimate length of 4,600 feet in order to achieve adequate length to serve the A/B-1 fleet • Acquire approximately 52 acres of land in fee simple for Runway 13/31 extensions which includes the RPZ and BRL • Acquire approximately 13.5 acres of avigation easement with positive ground control for the RPZ and BRL for the northwestern end of Runway 13/31.

• Install Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) – Runway 13 & 31 • Install Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) – Runway 13 & 31 • Revise or Implement Instrument Approach Procedures o Runway 13 – Non-directional

beacon/Global Positioning System (NDB/GPS) o Runway 31 - NDB/GPS o Takeoff Minimums We are providing notice of a public hearing where we will address the proposed action’s potential economic, social, and environmental impacts. In addition, we will address the project’s consistency with the goals and objectives of the affected area’s land use or planning strategy.

Potentially affected environmental resources include: Biotic Resources and Threatened and Endangered Species; Compatible Land Use; Farmlands; Historic and Archaeological; Water Quality; and Wetlands.

The Public Hearing will be held at the following time and place: Date & Time: Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM Place: Hugoton Municipal Airport, US Highway 56, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 The draft environmental assessment (EA) describing the proposed actions impacts is available for public review until February 20, 2014. The draft EA may be viewed at the Hugoton Public Library and the Hugoton Municipal Airport. Those wishing to make written comments shall do so to: Mr. Robert Davis, Chairman, Hugoton Airport Board, P.O. Box 130, Hugoton, KS 67951 Or to: Mr. Glenn Helm, Federal Aviation Administration, ACE-611F, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106-2325 Comment letters need to be postmarked no later March 3, 2014.

Page 4B

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Elderly lady in need of helper with work she needs done. For information, call 428-5033 or 544-8202.

(4c1)

---------------

TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED

for very progressive, family-oriented company.

Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience.

Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.

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

tfc

HELP WANTED Yardmaster is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customerservice oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Full time (Mon - Sat) and part time positions available. Apply at 225 S. Main.

(3c2)

POSITION OPEN for Loader/Batch Operator in Feedmill at

Centerfire Feedyard, 620-356-2010

located approximately 20 miles north on Hwy 25 and 6 miles east on Road 21 from Hugoton.

We offer health, dental & vision insurance. Uniforms available.

Please apply in person.

(2c3)

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

Now Hiring

for Maintenance

8 Officers Needed

Starting at $10/hr

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

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

Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

(4c2)

Cactus Feeders is now hiring (tfc4)

Help us provide dignity in life for our elderly

Solution to January 9, 2014 puzzle

Apply at McDonald’s 612 E. 11th Management Trainees

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

Send resumes to Andrew.etheredge@cactusfeeders.com

(4c1)

We’re looking for top-notch RNs and LPNs to join our team.

You’ll enjoy benefits such as: up to $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive wages, $2 evening & $3 night & weekend differential, 401(k), continuing education reimbursement

Join us at Wheatridge Park Care Center if you are truly interested in others’ lives.

Join to give the care you’ve wanted to give in a setting that fosters quality.

Join to enjoy a warm, family-oriented workplace in an inviting home-like facility.

1501 S. Holly Drive, Liberal, Ks. 67901 620-624-0130 • 620-624-0144 www.wheatridgepark.com

is accepting resumes to fill the following positions:

Foremen Lead Pumpers Pumpers

(8c3)

in the Garden City, Liberal and Elkhart areas.

Experience required.

Submit resumes to: Merit Energy PO Box 1293 Liberal, Ks. 67905 Fax: 620-624-2732 • vickie.sexton@meritenergy.com

(2c2)

NOW HIRING Multiple Positions

NURSES

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

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

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

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor These positions are for all shifts. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs/LPNs who live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

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

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

(tfc47)

(tfc46)

Current Openings at Stevens County Hospital, Medical Clinic and Pioneer Manor Nursing Home • Stevens County Healthcare is seeking highly qualified candidates for Part-time employment in the Health Information Management department of the Stevens County Hospital. Applicants must be computer proficient, detail-oriented, and have a strong knowledge of medical terminology. This position is three days per week and does not include a full benefits package.

• Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Laundry Aide to work at Pioneer Manor. This position is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and does include working some weekends. Full-time employees are offered an outstanding benefits package, including sick and vacation pay, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance.

• Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Part-time Housekeepers to work at the Hospital. These positions are 32 hours each week and include a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends.

• Stevens County Hospital is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

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

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

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

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

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

(eot47)

Subscribe to our e-Edition at hugotonhermesnews.com!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 5B

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Two upright freezers: 5.0 cu. ft. and 7.5 cu. ft. Like new. 620-544-8442. (tfc3)

--------------FOR SALE: White twin sleigh bed from Ashley Furniture. Mattress and box springs from Denver Mattress included. Like brand new. $450. 620-544-2871. (tfc48) --------------FOR SALE: Livestock equipment: posts, wire, tanks, round bale feeder, truck & trailer, calf cradle, cattle chute, bail mailer. Larry Raney - 620-544-1814. (tfc51) --------------FOR SALE: 1999 Ford F-150 4x4 Club Cab Lariat. 43,000 actual miles. Like new. $10,500. 620-544-2285 or 620541-1330. (tfc1) --------------FOR SALE: 1978 Chevy pickup & 1964 GMC pickup.

Call 620-544-7763.

(3p2) ---------------

FOR SALE: 2007 Keystone Montana RV fifth wheel. Excellent shape inside and out.

Lots of storage room. With awning. Want $23,000 OBO. (2c2) Phone: 432-653-7824.

--------------FOR SALE: PS3 with 2 games, bluetooth remote never opened - 2 controllers with charger pack. Asking $250 OBO. 620-428-5703. (1p3) --------------FOR SALE: King size headboard, frame and mattress.

Call 620-453-0389 or 620-5448841.

(2c3) ---------------

Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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

1108 S Main Street- Beautiful Ranch, 4 bd/2 bath, fpl, open floor plan, 2 living areas, WIC. A MUST SEE!!

--------------FOR RENT: 2.5 bedroom house, 1 bath, fenced in yard, carport.

Call 620-544-8202 or 620-4285033.

(4c3)

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

at

Sunflower Plaza

Delivery & stacking available 206 West 5th StreetYour ready for business!!

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

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

Subscribe to the

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

$30 a year - local

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable.

Call 544-2232. (tfc)

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

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts

For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.

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

Project Hope

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

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

(park in back lot)

1030 S. Main

(tfc13)

AL-Anon Family Group

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

SOLD

131 S Madison- 2 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen/dining combo, att garage, 30 x 40 metal bldg, 10 x 12 storage shed, fence, sprinkler, carport. Great neighborhood!! vacant lot - Kallen1408 S Jefferson St - L SO D bach Fourth Addition

SOLD

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

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

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

(tfc15)

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

DATE________________ NAME___________________________________________________________________

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907

Chance Yoder

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

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)

S

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

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

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

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

(tfc46)

620-544-1517 FDT ELECTRIC

Teri’s Signs

Custom Digital Vinyl

& Designs

DOT & Designs & Logos for Trucks & Businesses Wall Art for Gifts & Home & More

620-541-1077 Owner/Designer

In-County or adjoining counties 1 yr. $30 2 yr. $57 3 yr. $85 Non-Local KS, Adjoining States and Other States 1 yr. $35 2 yr. $65 3 yr. $97 Sales Tax is Included In All of the Above

Also Indicate Whether New Renewal Adding To Current Picks up in Hermes office 522 S. Main, Hugoton, KS 67951

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

KIWAN IS AUC TION March 28 & 29, 2014

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Check One and Enclose Proper Amount for One Year to Three Years

See me on facebook at: terissignsanddesigns

Handy Haulers

Lawn Mowing/Odd Jobs

Kelly Mace

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

Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-8445, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member

Consignments are due by March 14 to be included on the sale bill

(tfc3)

UPCOMING AUCTION KIWANIS AUCTION: Elkhart City Hall, Friday, January 24, (2c3) 6:00 p.m. Garage Sale Saturday, January 25, 8:00 a.m.

---------------

FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME FOR SALE IN ELKHART

(4c52)

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

620-697-4919

Appraised at 82K-negotiable

House for Sale by Owners:

(tfc34)

Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

WANTED WANTED: Elegant Exchange by LCL is wanting gently used Prom and Pageant dresses to sell on consignment. Located in Hugoton.

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

(4eot49) ---------------

544-5915 or 544-7776

CALL

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

NEED A eot39tfc FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?

ANDERSON FIREARMS 620-544-3000

(150p49-12)

---------------

Time...Keeps On Ticking But Our Deadline Is the Same!

Monday at 5:00 p.m.

The Hugoton Hermes

Renew your Hermes subscription today!

TAKING CONSIGNMENTS

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

(tfc37)

Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

Don’t miss a hing!!

T CITY, STATE, & ZIP CODE PLUS FOUR DIGIT__________________________________

“Give Me A Sign”

Celebrate L i fe

6

SOLD

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

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

Karen Yoder

SUPPORT GROUPS

Eileen Gregg, Broker

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________

AND

---------------

ts er Lo Camp ent R for

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

SUBSCRIPTION FORM

Equal Housing Opportunity

(1p3)

3

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

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

(Rental Assistance Available)

GARAGE SALE: Friday, January 17, 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m., 101 E. Fourth in Rolla, Antiques, Collectibles, Dolls, Toys, Men’s Work Pants, Misc., Old Musical Instruments. Also serious buyers of antiques can call 620593-4555 for Friday after 5:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday.

9

SOLD

---------------

GARAGE SALE

12

Big ~ Bold ~ Beautiful! 1410 S. Main

Entertainers’ Delight! 607 Jessica Lane

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

An Encouragement Group

REAL ESTATE

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

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

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

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

(620) 624-1212

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

Handicap Accessible Apartment

L

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

FOR RENT

(1c2)

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

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

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

SOLD

FOR RENT: Tired of paying $1200-$1400 a month at a hotel? Here is a nice 1 bedroom studio apartment. Furnished with laundry and indoor parking. No pets, no smoking. Cable TV, internet and water included. $600 a month plus deposit and electric. Housing goes fast so do not delay! Call 620-952-3239.

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

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

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

(tfc)

An older five bedroom home with two bathrooms, central air and heat and a large garage/shop located at 609 S. Van Buren in Hugoton. The house will shown by appointment only.

Please contact Theresa Gerrond at 620-544-2282 or Wayne Tate at 620-544-2103 to schedule a showing.

(3c2)

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Page 6B

Annual winter grazing conference addresses “Grazing and Soil Health” This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Kansas Graziers Association (KGA) along with the 2014 Annual Winter Grazing Conference. "Grazing and Soil Health" is the focus of this year's winter conference, including a component about “The Value of Cover Crops.”

This workshop, part of the Amazing Grazing Series of Educational Events, will be offered January 25, 2014 at Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 1616 W. Crawford St. in Salina.

Presentations during the

conference will focus on grazing thoughts during the uncertainty of drought, soil health demonstrations, the benefits of using cover crops for soil health, the benefits of grazing cover crops, and how to select cover crop species.

The conference will feature David Kraft, NRCS state rangeland management specialist; Chad Remley, NRCS state soil scientist; Candy Thomas, NRCS state agronomist; and Kris Etheridge, area resource conservationist. The conference will also feature producers sharing

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!!

It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!

Market Report At the Close Tuesday Brought to you by:

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .6.22 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.46 Soybeans . . . . . . . .12.35

Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists

Don Beesley, Agent

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

Jordan Air Inc. We appreciate our local farmers SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING

C om p let e Ae ria l Ap plic at io n

C al l T ERRY a t 5 4 4- 4 36 1 10% discount on 30 day accounts

1-800-264-4361 Elkhart - 697-2657

REAL ESTATE AUCTION TEXAS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA JANUARY 24, 2014

their experiences grazing cover crops.

A new feature of this year's workshop is an invitation to participants to submit any “Good, Bad or Otherwise Ideas” tried so other graziers can learn. Conference organizer Mary Howell shares, “The beauty of KGA is that we so openly share and learn from each other. We don't have enough time or money in life to make all of the mistakes ourselves!” Ideas will need to be displayed as the actual genius grazing device, in a poster or notebook-type fashion, or as a 'short' presentation to the group. If you have something to share, please contact Mary Howell at kfu.mary@gmail.com so she can organize the exchange.

Howell adds, “Graziers have many great ideas and inventions to make our jobs easier.

Let's share what we know, this could be really fun!

Please plan to join us for a very educational and as always enjoyable day.”

Kansas Graziers will host a social at conference headquarters in the atrium starting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2014. All graziers are invited to attend and enjoy the networking, snacks and refreshments. For food planning, please note on your registration form if you plan to attend the social.

There is a registration fee and a block of rooms has been reserved through January 20, 2014 at Salina Ramada. For more information go to www.kansasgraziers. blogspot.com or to make a reservation for the conference at Salina Ramada call 785-823-1791.

Conference sponsors are the Kansas Graziers, Kansas Farmers Union, Kansas NRCS, Kansas SARE, Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, Kansas Grazing Land Coalition, with funding from North Central Risk Management Education Center, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Submitted by Kansas Farmers Union.

The Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club celebrates Christmas with fun, games, singing and a lively

Cloverleaf Cowboys celebrate Christmas The December meeting of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H was called to order by President Elizabeth Johnson Sunday December 15. This was their Christmas party meeting and they had a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Flag salute and pledge were led by Ashlyn Schechter and Zachary Willis. Faith Beesley led devotions and Montana Beesley and Sydney Beesley led the group in singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”.

For the Christmas party they also had a gift exchange. Renee Beesley read a story and every time the word “right” or “left” was said the group would pass out gifts in that direction around the circle.

After the gift exchange, the group played a candy cane game. Members put a candy cane in their mouths and passed another candy cane down a line by just using the candy cane in their mouths to pass it. No hands were allowed.

After the game the Brecheisens provided a piñata for all to enjoy. It was stuffed with candy. The meeting was then adjourned by Montana Beesley and seconded by Megan Newlon.

Submitted by Claire Clark, Cloverleaf Cowboys Reporter.

10:00 AM TYRONE CITY HALL TYRONE, OKLAHOMA Southwest 1/4 & West 58 acres (+/-) Section 20, Township 6 North, Range 18 ECM Lina Gale Albright Irrev. Trust Pam Olney & Steven W. Albright Co-Trustee

CORRECT TIME and

CONDUCTED BY:

BROWN REAL ESTATE and AUCTION, Inc. Beaver, Oklahoma 580-625-4396 www.brownrealestateok.net

TEMPERATURE Call 844

SAVE UP TO

74%

OFF

The GREAT Annual Farm Filter Sale Attention farmers and ranchers in Hugoton, Kansas.

Southwest Kansas Sales is having a huge sale just for you!

From February 10th-21st, 2014, you can SAVE BIG on all CARQUEST premium blue oil, air, fuel, hydraulic and cabin air filters!

For more information call the store.

CARQUEST filters work as hard as you do, from sun-up to sun-down, and so do the savings we have for you on premium blue filters during our CARQUEST Farm and Ranch Filter Sale.

528 S. Main

544-8820

gift exchange at their December meeting.

The Cloverleaf Cowboys exchange gifts at their December party.

KDA creates easy-to-follow guidelines to help Kansas farms, ranches and agribusinesses The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is committed to providing support and assistance to Kansas farms, ranches and agribusinesses through the implementation of 12 new business licensing guides and updates made to existing guides.

As KDA works to encourage farms, ranches and other agriculture businesses to expand in or relocate to Kansas, the KDA Agriculture Advocacy, Marketing and Outreach team identified that understanding the application and regulatory processes for establishing a new business can be overwhelming. Business licensing guides were developed to assist business developers build and operate successful businesses.

“KDA is devoted to being a partner to farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses,” said Acting Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “We understand the process of beginning a business in Kansas can be difficult to nav-

igate. We hope these licensing guides will provide clarity to the regulatory environment of doing business in Kansas.”

The 12 previous guides released last year have been updated and new specific business licensing guides developed. The new licensing guides cover: agritourism destinations; feed and pet food sales; fertilizer sales, blending and storage; food wholesale and distribution; greenhouses, nurseries and garden stores; home kitchens used for retail food sales; livestock markets and sales; lodging facilities; microbreweries; mobile food units; pesticide applicators, sales and businesses; poultry farm and egg sales and seed sales are available for those looking to start up these types of businesses.

For more complete information and access to all 24 business licensing guides, please visit http://agriculture.ks.gov/ licensingguide.

Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD 544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider NRCS Extends Deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program Applications The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year (FY) 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS through February 7, 2014.

“Extending the enrollment deadline will make it possible for more farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to apply for this important Farm Bill conservation program,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. “Through their conservation actions, these good stewards are ensuring that their operations are more productive and sustainable over the long run and CSP can help them take their operations to the next level of natural resource management.”

Weller said the recent announcement is another example of USDA's comprehensive focus on promoting environmental conservation and strengthening the rural economy, and it is a reminder a new Food, Farm, and Jobs Bill is pivotal to continue these efforts. CSP is now in its fifth year and so far, NRCS has partnered with producers to en-

roll more than 59 million acres across the nation.

The program emphasizes conservation performance - producers earn higher payments for higher performance. In CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil quality, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy use.

Eligible landowners and operators in Kansas can enroll in CSP through February 7, 2014, to be eligible during FY 2014.

While local NRCS offices accept the CSP applications year round, NRCS evaluates applications during announced ranking periods.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about the CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements, and payment types.

For the checklist and additional information, visit the CSP Web site www. nrcs.usda. gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/na tional/programs/financial/csp/ or visit your local USDA NRCS office.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.