January 26, 2017

The

Hugoton

Hermes

Thursday, January 26, 2017 Volume Volume 130, 130, Number Number 44 16 16 pages, pages, 69 69 cents cents plus plus tax tax per per copy copy

Lone Star Friends Church gears up for sixtieth annual Ground Hog Supper

By Anita Reed The sixtieth annual Ground Hog Supper at Lone Star Friends Church in the Woods community between Liberal and Hugoton will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. this Friday, January 27.

What has become a community staple had humble beginnings when a small church group back in 1957 decided to host a supper to raise funds for a new building.

“We were just trying to make a little money to build a church. That was what we were after. Then it just kept going and going,” said Charlie Harper.

Harper, 87, helped with that first supper and has helped with every one since.

For 60 years, the men, women and children of Lone Star Friends Church and the surrounding community have come together to serve the supper

and to make memories that get passed on from one generation to the next.

Harper isn’t the only church member who has an ongoing history with the Ground Hog Suppers, but he may be the only one who has helped with each of the 60 suppers.

Wilma Jean (Cline) Hearon, starting as a teenager, has helped at all but one. Her brother Roger Cline was ten when the suppers started and has been a mainstay, missing only a few years.

And Jeri (DeCamp) Rice also has a nearly perfect attendance record, but, as the story goes, she was just a toddler when the suppers began.

When trying to recall what year the first supper was held, the originals would bounce back to discussions centering around which mom was pregnant with which child, but also to the well-known diaper

story, seemingly Lone Star’s rock-solid version of carbon dating.

Harper tells of that time when Billy DeCamp took his baby daughter Jeri out to change her diaper in the back seat of a car in the parking lot. That clarified Jeri was born before the Ground Hog Suppers started and helped provide a starting date. It proves at least one more thing: “He was a good daddy,” Charlie said of his friend.

Jeri wholeheartedly agrees with that statement, but kind of wishes her famous diaper date would not be so repetitively embedded in Ground Hog Supper lore.

Nonetheless, it gives a time stamp, and it puts Jeri at the suppers from the beginning. Her parents raised her in the tradition, and now she and her husband Dave Rice are in charge of serving the tea and coffee, a job her parents, Billy and Nita DeCamp, had before her, and that her two sisters, Jan Malin, and Vickie King helped with through the years as well.

Many who work at or attend the Ground Hog Supper have generational ties. “My mother, my dad, my grandmother…” start a number of the “remember when” stories.

Scott Carr and his wife Laurie are now key helpers for the church, but his first memories of the Lone Star supper are of attending as a child with his parents, standing on the stairs waiting to be served.

Now he serves others who attend.

Harper’s grandmother, Etta Hawk, was a 1908 charter member of Lone

Star Friends Church.

Charlie started attending regularly about 1949 or 1950 after he and his wife Pat married. They have four children, Paula, Rodney, Brent and Craig.

Craig, who can’t remember ever missing a Ground Hog Supper in his lifetime, is now in charge of making and baking the homemade biscuits. How he got started helping with the biscuits is another story.

“Earl Holt conned him into it,” Charlie said.

“Craig was helping, learning how. Then, about 6:00 p.m. one Ground Hog Supper night, Earl said he was going home. He left!

And left Craig in charge.”

Craig laughs, remembering how Earl invited him to help, then after a couple of years working with him, just said, “See ya later.”

“Earl told me, ‘I think you have it figured out. It’s all yours,’” Craig said.

Earl’s teaching technique must have been effective. Years later, Craig is still in charge of the biscuits, along with Calvin Lay and a team of helpers.

And supper attendees are still enjoying their hot biscuits loaded with butter or covered with homemade sausage gravy.

That first supper 60 years ago was actually at Lone Star School District No. 35. The school was west of where the current Lone Star Friends Church stands, about an eighth of a mile. The menu then was based around pancakes and waffles, so workers had electrical extension cords strung all over to plug in griddles and waffle irons. It proved

too much for the system, and they blew a breaker on the meter pole. They pulled cars up to the windows and shined the headlights in so people could see to finish their suppers. Of course, the crowd was much smaller then than what it became in following years.

The first time the Ground Hog Supper was at the current church location, everything was prepared and served in the basement. Charlie remembers the crowd was much bigger.

“The first year at the church, we did it all in the basement. People were lined up down the sidewalk out in front,” Harper said. “We cooked all of the sausage in the west end of the kitchen – in the other end, we washed dishes

and did the rest of the food.”

All of the preparation and seating was in the 30’x60’ basement.

The creation of that basement and the early days of building projects funded by the suppers included help from local businesses and all corners of the community.

“Several gas companies helped us out a lot,” Charlie said. “Northern Natural dug the hole for our basement. Halliburton gave us cement. Another company did the transit work to level it.”

The church collected cement from Halliburton for about six months. When Halliburton would go out on jobs and have a little dry cement left, they’d dump it at the landfill in Continued to page 4

Jason Kiley of Hugoton waits patiently for his blood to be drawn at St. Helen Catholic Church during the January Red Cross Blood Drive Monday.

Hugoton High School head cross country coach Nick Rodriguez is going to have to clear some more space on his mantle for yet another accolade. This one comes from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and recognizes “Coach Rod” as the 2016 Girls’ High School Coach of the Year

coach is Mrs. Tina White.

Congratulations to the

four of you, and good luck at State competition!

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KCCTFCA The award is Class 4A Nick Rodriguez in recognition Boys’ Coach of the hard 2016 USTFCCCA Girls’ of the Year work and dedi- Coach of the Year - Kansas in 2010, cation of the student ath- KCCTFA Class 3A Girls’ letes, the coaching staff Coach of the Year in 2016 and the administration of and 2016 Garden City the Hugoton High School. Telegram All Area Coach Nick Rodriguez has of the Year. been head of the cross Mr. Rodriguez teaches country and track and U.S. History, Government field programs at Hugoton and Economics at the high High School since begin- school. He is married to ning his coaching career Lori and the couple has in 1995 and boasts 20 four children: Kara, age State appearances. He has 17; Hannah, age 15; and coached 22 boys’ and girls’ twins Joshua and Alyssa, teams at State. Out of age 11. those 22 teams, 21 have The U.S. Track and finished in the Top Ten at Field and Cross Country the State meet. The HHS Coaches Association, or cross country team won USTFCCCA, is a nontrophies in 1999, 2003, profit professional organi-

zation representing cross country and track and field coaches of all levels.

The organization represents over 9000 coaching members encompassing NCAA track and field and cross country programs of all divisions: the NAIA, the NJCAA and a number of state high school track & field/cross country coaches associations. The USTFCCCA serves as an advocate for cross country and track and field coaches, providing a leadership structure to assist the needs of a diverse membership, serving as a lobbyist for coaches’ interest, and working as a liaison between the various stakeholders in the sports of cross country and track and field.

The USTFCCCA is proud to award the welldeserved recognition to Mr. Rodriguez, the HHS cross country program and Hugoton High School.

Congratulations Coach Rodriguez!!!

Josselyn Jurado prepares for her blood to be drawn at the Red Cross Blood Drive. She is sixteen years old and attends Hugoton High School.

Moscow Forensics members head to State

The Moscow High Forensics team placed at the meet in Liberal Saturday, January 22.

Ten schools competed in the event. Maggie White won second in Poetry and fourth in Dramatic Solo Act. Molleigh McCormack took second in Prose and third in Poetry. Ryan McCormack was third in Impromptu and fourth in Prose. Jesus Gallegos won fourth in Impromptu.

Maggie, Molleigh and Ryan all qualified for State and the team placed third.

The MHS Forensics

Members of the Moscow Forensics Team, Maggie White, Molleigh McCormack, Jesus Gallegos and Ryan McCormack, show off their winnings from their meet in Liberal last week.

Charles Harper visits with Lizzy Damron as he greets guests at the door during the 2016 Ground Hog Supper at Lone Star Friends Church. While Harper is the oldest member of the church, Lizzy was the youngest member at the time. Still, the two share a special friendship. Harper will celebrate the Sixtieth Annual Ground Hog Supper this Friday, January 27, with a perfect attendance record, having helped with all 60 suppers. Lizzy is the granddaughter of Lone Star Friends Church pastors Gary and Barbara Damron, and the daughter of Ginger Damron and Ginger’s husband Moses Katumba. Courtesy photo by Ginger Damron.

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January 26, 2017

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Obituaries

Arlie Kinser Former Hugoton resident Arlie Kinser passed from this life Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the age of 91. He was a resident of Seiling, Ok. He was born August 4, 1925 to William Mayfield and Blanch Cook Kinser in Stevens County, where he was raised and educated.

Arlie was the tenth out of 14 children blessed to this union.

In April of 1946, Arlie married Harriet Wilmarth and from this union daughters Linda and Rhonda were born. Harriet preceded him in death in 1959. In July 1961 Arlie married Ruby Brown and she also preceded him in death in December 1981.

He worked as a farm laborer and also with Stevens County Weed Department and Panhandle Eastern, retiring in 1983. In 2006 he moved to Seiling to be near family.

Mr. Kinser loved gardening and farming and raised chickens, ducks, turkeys, peacocks, rabbits, pigeons, cattle, horses, donkeys, mules, llamas, sheep and goats. He learned to sew, cook, bake pies, make quilts and mastered the world's best baked beans.

He is survived by his two daughters, Linda Ledford and husband Frank and Rhonda Case and husband Ted. He leaves grand/ great/great great grandchildren, Cliff and Kristi James and Dalton, Tyler and Kaden, Cindy and Jeff Reiher and Ryan, Austin, Skylar and McKenzie, Kandi and Jonathan Stewart and Chelsye and Pablo and Cami, Tessa and Micaiah, K'Lee and J.T. and Matt and Tammy Roberts and Baleigh,

Johnna, Samantha, Christian and Kelby and Veronica and Blake Durham and Averi, Aspen and Knight, Michelle and Evan Houser, Tamara and Dustin Ramsey Jacob, Josh and Max, Carisa and David Worthington and Davey and Gracey, Misty and Ryan Martin and Daniel, Rene, Mikayla, Chloe, Lilly and Zoe, Cougun and Donna Ledford and Addie, Tyler, and Ashley; two siblings, Loene and Trulin; sisters-inlaw, Edna, Zetta and Wilma; and a long list of nieces, nephews and friends.

Arlie was also preceded in death by both parents and eleven siblings, Faye, Fern, Elrie, Grace, Floyd, Loyde, Leslie, Hope, LeRoy, Robert and Stella.

Services will be Saturday, January 28 in the Bethel Friends Church of Hugoton with Rev. Blake Durham officiating. Complete care cremation is under the direction of BrownCummings Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the PowerHouse Kids of the Elm Grove Community Church in Chester, Ok. with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made online at www.BrownCummings.com.

Carol Lorraine Hernandez Ulysses resident Carol Lorraine Hernandez passed from the life at the age of 61 Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

She was born January 4, 1956 to Lawrence Butler and Doris Motsinger Wenger in Princeton, Mo. May 28, 1977, she and Frank Hernandez were married at Ulysses.

Carol worked for the State of Kansas, DCF, for 23 years and currently was the co-owner of Frank’s Service Center for the past 15 years.

Survivors include husband Frank Hernandez of Ulysses; four daughters, Chasity Hernandez of Fort Worth, Tx., Robin Bryant and husband Torez of Garden City, Shayla Jaquez and husband Adan of Ulysses and Nikki Garcia and husband E.J. of Ulysses; her three brothers, Fred Butler of Ellsworth, Wayne Butler of Penrose, Co. and Dee Wenger of Lincoln; four sisters, Patty Graff and husband Doug of Ashland, Judy Herwig and husband Jim of San Antonio, Tx., Kay Blackmore of Pueblo, Co. and Dalinda Hernandez and husband Mike of Ulysses; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Butler and Doris Wenger; step father Lawrence Wenger; daughter Shawna Hernandez; and brothers, Gary Dale Butler and Orval Butler.

Vigil and Rosary Services will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the

Mary Queen of Peace Church in Ulysses.

Mass services are planned for Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mary Queen of Peace Church in Ulysses.

Friends may call Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established for Bright Beginnings Preschool. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, 218 S. Main, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Ulysses is in charge of arrangements.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity January 9 through January 22.

Fire Department Tuesday, January 10, 3:17 p.m., 906 S Coulter Apt 201, Ambulance Assist Tuesday, January 10, 6:45 p.m., 1370 Hwy 56, Industrial for an Accident, Ambulance Assist Friday, January 20, 5:55 p.m., 1004 E. Eleventh, Commercial Fire Alarm Activated, False Alarm Sunday, January 22, 12:37 a.m., Road BB and Road 22, Motor Vehicle Accident Ambulance Activity Ten medical runs, one transfer and one motor veicle accident

Paula J. Chaffin Fox Longtime Moscow resident Paula J. Fox, 80, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Satanta District Hospital in Satanta.

She was born September 8, 1936 at Liberal to Paul and Zoeme Morrell Chaffin. She was a lifetime resident of Stevens County.

September 24, 1955 she and Robert C. “Bob” Fox were married at United Methodist Church in Hugoton. They celebrated 61 years of marriage last September.

Paula and Bob spent a lifetime farming in Stevens County. Several years later, Paula became a mom to Lisa and Eric.

Mrs. Fox was a member of United Methodist Church of Moscow, lifetime member of Eastern Star of Ulysses and Rainbow Girls.

Paula had a servant heart full of compassion for family and friends. She was never afraid to work hard, and her courage and resolve was amazingly obvious in the last year of her life.

Roses were her favorite flower which is obvious each spring through fall as she worked in her rose gardens as often as possible. A “Snickers” candy bar and a cup of coffee were favorites as well. Paula was a wonderful baker of pies and cakes and enjoyed taking care of her family in every way.

For many years, Del Rio, Tx. became Paula and Bob’s winter home, resulting in many great friends and memories.

Survivors include husband Robert C. “Bob” Fox of Moscow; son Eric Fox and wife Gina of Rockwall, Tx.;

daughter Lisa Wilson and husband Randy of Colby; sister Georgeanna Keesling and husband George of Hutchinson; her four grandchildren, Cassie Cole, Max Fox, Christian Wilson and Gabby Wilson; and great grandson Emmett Cole; and many other relatives and friends.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents and uncle Grant Morrell.

Funeral services were attended Wednesday, January 25 at United Methodist Church in Moscow. Burial followed at the Moscow Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for United Methodist Church of Moscow and Santa Fe Trail Boy Scouts. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

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

David Hamblin The death of David Nathaniel Hamblin has been learned. David, age 34 of Garden City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center – St. Francis Campus in Wichita.

He was born August 26, 1982 in Hugoton, the son of Charles Buchanan and Peggy Hamblin.

David grew up and attended school in Hugoton.

He had also lived in Oakley, Colby, Amarillo, Tx. and Hooker, Ok. He was currently living in Garden City and was an Electrician at Davis Electric. David enjoyed time with his family and friends, fishing and his dog.

February 21, 2014, he married Shandi Hickman in Las Vegas, Nv. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Dalton Stegman and Bryston Stegman both of Amarillo, Tx.; three daughters, Jezalee Correa, Brylee Hamblin and Josalynn Hamblin all of Garden City; his father Charles Buchanan of Louisiana, Mo.; mother Peggy Meissner of Hooker, Ok.; two brothers, Tyler

Word has been received of the death of Larry Wayne Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn, 70, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Reeds Cove Nursing Home in Wichita.

He was born November 13, 1946 at Colorado City, Tx., the son of Eugene Blackburn and Maud (Smith) Middleton, Larry and Juanita Roybal Blackburn were married September 19, 1998 at Satanta.

Juanita preceded him in death April 5, 2003.

Survivors include daughters Lora Ann Gladden of Sterling City, Co., Linda Hawkins of Virginia, Lola Kerbo of Liberal, Tina Kerbo of Liberal and Alecia Varner and husband Mike of Elkhart; sons Charles Ray Kerbo of Guymon, Ok., Jack

Kerbo and wife Corinna of Keyes, Ok. and Lydale Kerbo of Mountain Air, N.M.; sisters, Jeanie Mosley and husband Larry of Midland, Tx. and Judy Patterson of Odessa, Tx.; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and sister Diane Mathews.

Graveside services were attended Friday afternoon, January 20 at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for The Family.

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

Robert “Bob” Frydendall Former Liberal resident Robert Wayne "Bob" Frydendall, 74, of Evans, Co., passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Co. He was born November 28, 1942 to Clair and Flona (Heaton) Frydendall at Phillipsburg.

October 6, 2001, he married Donna Lue McManaman in Liberal. She preceded him in death in 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

As a teenager Bob and his family lived in Arvada, Co. before moving back to Phillipsburg, then to Scott City. In 1971 Bob moved to Ulysses to work at Bill's IGA then working for Ideal Foods and Russ' Jack & Jill. Bob moved to Liberal in the later 1990's to go to work with Sara Lee Bread Company from which he later retired.

After retirement Bob moved to Greeley in 2011. He enjoyed yard work and work-

ing around his house. He was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberal and the Lutheran Church in Greeley.

Bob is survived by his four brothers, Tom Frydendall and wife Nikki of Liberal, Tim Frydendall and wife Joan of Ulysses, Terry Frydendall of Norton and Jack Frydendall and wife Randea of Greeley; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Sally Longan.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, January 21 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Wehling officiating. Burial followed at Restlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Miller Mortuary.

Friends may send condolences to the family through Bob's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.

Ruby Hamm

Buchanan of St. Louis, Mo. and Nicholas Buchanan of Louisiana, Mo.; and his grandmother Marjorie Hamblin of Hooker.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, January 21 at the Assembly of God Church in Hugoton with Pastor Ben Coats and Richard Martin presiding.

Cremation followed the service.

David’s family requests memorials be given, in lieu of flowers, to the David Nathaniel Hamblin Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, January 16, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Tuesday, January 17, 2017 • Subject Removed, 100 Block of South Wilson, Public Service, Officer Crane • Suicidal Subject, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Crane Wednesday, January 18, 2017 • Medical Assist, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin Thursday, January 19, 2017 • Medical Assist, 400 Block of South

Larry Blackburn

Monroe, Public Service, Officer Fedelin • Welfare Check, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin Friday, January 20, 2017 • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic, Officer Lamatsch • Funeral Escort, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch/ACO Smith • Medical Assist, 400 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Hagman Saturday, January 21, 2017 • 911 Hangup, 300 Block of Jackson, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman

Death has claimed the life of Ruby Maxine Hamm. Mrs. Hamm passed from this life Wednesday, January 18, 2016 at the Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal at the age of 91 years.

Ruby was born October 29, 1925 at Plains, the twin daughter of Olus Vail and the former Myra Klein. She attended school in Plains graduating with the Class of 1943.

November 13, 1944 Ruby married Joyce L. Hamm in Alameda, Ca. He preceded her in death March 17, 1982.

To this union were born two sons, Terrence L. Hamm and Michael L. Hamm.

After Joyce was discharged from the Navy, they made their home south of Plains where they were engaged in farming. They also owned and operated The Hamm Agency selling insurance and real estate.

Ruby and Joyce were vital in the development of the Joyce Hamm Golf Course and the housing development in Plains.

Mrs. Hamm was very active belonging to the B42 Bridge Club, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Plains City Council, a member of the Joyce Hamm Golf Course, a former member of the Board of Directors at Plains State Bank and the United Methodist Church of Plains.

Those preceding her in death are her husband Joyce; her parents; and her twin sister Ruth Geisinger.

Survivors include her sons, Terrence of Liberal and Mike and wife Jacque of

Jenks, Ok.; four grandchildren, Kerry Terry of Blue Springs, Mo., Trey Hamm and wife Amanda of Colorado Springs, Co., Scott Hamm and wife Donna of Virginia Beach, Va. and Hollie Roesch and husband Mark of Glenpool, Ok.; great grandchildren, Keeston, DaShaughn and Kenzie Terry, Julianna, Allie, Talor and Brylan Hamm, Makayla and Logan Hamm, and Kade and Jocelyn Roesch; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were attended Wednesday morning, January 25 at the United Methodist Church in Plains with Rev. Larry Myers presiding. A private family burial took place in the Plains Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Joyce Hamm Golf Course or charity of donor’s choice in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

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

The Hugoton Hermes

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

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kidz at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:30 to 6:50 p.m.

Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for kids in preschool through sixth grade.

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

NOW - Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Request a form by calling 1-800-432-

0043 or visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov.

January 26 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

January 27 - Heritage Christian Academy will be attending the annual Midwinter Tournament at Bible Christian Church in Garden City starting at 8:30 a.m.

- Lone Star Friends Church will host its sixtieth annual Ground Hog Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sausage, hashbrowns, homemade biscuits and gravy, green beans, salads and hommade pies and cakes are on the menu.

Directions to Lone Star Friends Church from Hugoton: 14 miles east on Highway 51. Directions from

NEWS FROM

STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton

Saturday, February 11, 2017, is our next dance/Bingo night sponsored by the 4-Hers. They will be providing food, prizes and fun!! Whether you come to play Bingo or dance to live country music by Bob Walte, it will be a great evening!!

Ruthie Winget is displaying her angel collection at the Senior Center this month.

Please come by to view it.

Please note there will be no line dancing in January.

Just a reminder to those of you who are on Facebook, please “Like” and “Share” our page “Hugoton Senior Activity Center”. You’ll find the monthly menu, photos and other posts.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call Hugoton Senior Center.

We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and

IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

Menu Jan. 26....................Beef Pot Pie Jan. 27 .......................Spaghetti Jan. 30..............Polish Sausage Jan. 31.........Hamburger Gravy Feb. 1..........Chicken & Noodles Feb. 2..................Ham & Beans Activities Thursday, January 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, January 27 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, January 28 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

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

Tuesday, January 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 2 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.18 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.30 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 57.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 6.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 46.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices January 23 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.61 per gallon in 2016, $1.82 per gallon in 2015, $3.11 per gallon in 2014, $3.11 per gallon in 2013 and $3.17 per gallon in 2012.

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 24 Brown Dupree - $2.25 Eagles Landing - $2.24 Kangaroo Express - $2.24 Thrifty King - $2.28

Toot N Totum - $2.25 "Last week ended with President Trump's Inauguration and we saw the benchmark WTI crude close up more than $1 per barrel from the previous day... Coincidence?” asks Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.

One of the first announcements made by the new Administration was its 'America First Energy Plan' which states that "Producing more energy is in America’s national security interest. It said: "President Trump is committed to achieving energy independence from the [Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries] cartel and any nations hostile to our interests. At the same time, we will work with our [Persian] Gulf allies to develop a positive energy relationship as part of our antiterrorism strategy.”

“While it's too soon to speculate what such a plan might mean in the long term for prices at the pump, for now we expect another week of nominal decreases in retail gas prices," added Laskoski.

"Refineries are unloading winter-blend gasoline at 'fire sale' prices."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.

Happenin’

Liberal: nine miles north on Highway 83, then nine miles west on Highway 51.

January 28 - Dermot Community Supper at the Dermot School. Joe and Cheyrl Archuleta will host the supper. Call 620593-4465 or 620-593-4436 for information.

January 29 - Happy Birthday Kansas!

The state turns 156 years old!

- Hugoton United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

January 30 USD #210 Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

- DivorceCare, a special help

seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation will meets at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. For more information call 620-544-2849.

January 31 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual meeting during their Luncheon at 12:00 noon at Ranchito Tex-Mex Cafe.

RSVP by January 30 at 12:00 noon.

February 1-28 - Stevens County Library’s annual Local Artists’ Exhibition. To enter your original artwork, please contact Eunice at 620-544-2301 or stop by the SCL at 500 S. Monroe in Hugoton.

Cancer Awareness Night is Friday, February 17 “Black Out”: Cancer Awareness Night is February 17 at the Hugoton High School basketball games.

This year's “Black Out” is sponsored by the National Honor Society, High Plains Music Fest Committee and the Relay For Life Committee!

They will honor and remember those who have been affected by cancer. National Honor Society are curently selling shirts, you can contact the school at 544-4311 or Lisa Nelson at 428-1778 if you would like to purchase a shirt by February 2. Proceeds go to Relay For Life / American Cancer Society. If you are a survivor, please join us for the basketball games Friday night!

Many ask - does the money stay in Stevens County, no, it does not stay in our local banks, BUT...it does benefit those who have been affected by cancer in many ways.

Kansas Rural Programs and Services 2016 • Look Good Feel Better LGFB Located in Garden City – Call 800-227-2345 for appointment - If patients do not want to travel to a group LGFB session, call our 800 number and ask about: - Materials are available for patients who can’t attend the program. The materials are available for free by calling 1-800-395-LOOK (5665).

The at-home video can also be found at lookgoodfeel better.org. These materials include the following: Ó One 30-minute DVD, Look Good Feel Better At Home Guide to Confidence and Beauty  A step-by-step Look Good Feel Better patient guide (the same booklet as cosmetic kits)  A virtual makeover tool at lookgoodfeelbetter.org  The LGFB Beauty App for iPhone and iPad  An evaluation form Note: At home participants do not get the makeup kit but must use their own cosmetics.

Participants benefit from Hope Lodge, ESA (Extended Stay American), and Hotel Partners if they have to travel away from home and need a place to stay.

Reach To Recovery, a cancer support service, is available via phone and even email now. Participants could have a Road To Recovery program if there would be enough interest for dedicated community volunteers to drive patients. The Health Care System must also be willing to refer patients to use the ride program once there is a pool of drivers to share the load. If a patient goes to

radiation five times a week for six to eight weeks, there would need to be enough drivers to see that through.

Most drivers volunteer only one or two times a month.

Currently, when a request comes in LGFB looks first for drivers in an area that match the request. If none exist they look for public transportation options available for the patient based on services and patient criteria.

Participants can also call about a wig, hat, turban, scarf and LGFB will mail it to them if they can’t make it to an office. All wigs are new so quality can be guaranteed.

Information is available 24 hours a day by calling LGFB or by visiting cancer.org. Information is available to print.

Research is helping everyone, everywhere.

The Health Insurance Assistance Team is available to help via phone Nurse navigators are also available to help via phone The 800 number can help locate resources the American Cancer Society does not provide, many right in the patient’s community Clinical Trials Matching Service Online support So, as you see, your dollars are at work in many ways! Please continue to donate to the Relay For Life/American Cancer Society so we can continue to help and fund research for a cure to cancer. Everyone has been affected in one way or another! Thanks for your help in any way! Hope to see you all February 17 for the BLACK OUT!

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Ashley Furniture donates beds to Peace House David Hall, owner of Ashley Furniture Home Store of Liberal contacted Patty Bultman of Peace House Ministries about a program they have in place. In December of 2016 any child known in need of a new clean bed could be recommended to the "Hope to Dream" program.

A portion of every Ashley Home store mattress set purchased goes toward Hope to Dream, a program designed to provide a free twin mattress, bed frame, bedding and a pillow to underprivileged children. All 14 of the needy children from Hugoton known to Peace House Min-

istries were chosen. All 14 children got a delivery of their own clean bed before Christmas! Hugoton wishes to express their appreciation to David Hall and all the helpers at Ashley Furniture Home Store for their hard work and kindness to their special kids! Many more beds were delivered to kids within a 60 mile radius of Liberal.

The HOPE of Ashley Furniture is for every child around the world to have a clean, unused mattress set to call their own. What an incredible blessing this has been to the community.

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“We’d go over and pick it up in stock tanks and barrels or anything we had to store it in,” Charlie said.

But then, because the church workers built the forms inside the hole and just filled in with cement to whatever thickness was open, they ran out, and needed more to finish the basement walls.

Halliburton responded to the need.

Charlie remembers backing his truck into Halliburton’s, and them filling the two-ton truck bed with dry cement for the church.

While some help came from outside the church family, much came from within the group.

“When we were building the basement, our preacher was a carpenter. His name was Howard Sumner, and he oversaw building the forms for the basement,” Charlie said.

The north wall bracings gave way at one point, and the workers had to scramble to get forms back up and the cement

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And there is even a way to be thankful for our failures. We often learn valuable lessons from our failures, and disabilities or weaknesses can often create compensating abilities or strengths which we are justifiably proud of. The visually-impaired man must learn to use and trust his ears in ways that most of us consider extraordinary, in the same way that a hearing-impaired woman might use her sight to pick up on social cues the rest of us would miss. Take time out of every day to consider what you have to be thankful for, and a good time to do this is every morning before getting out of bed, and again at night, before going to sleep.

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

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

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

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Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor 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.

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worked before it set up. The cement walls turned out thick.

“We framed it with 1x12s.

And we plastered it. It looked like a bunch of farmers did it,” Charlie says, shaking his head. He thinks that might explain why the basement now has paneling.

Before the basement was dug and finished, Lone Star Friends Church met in a little 20- by 30-foot wooden church.

“There were pews on each side and a big pot-bellied stove in the middle,” Harper said. “We built the basement. Put a roof over it, and used it as the church for maybe a year.”

Of course, as one might expect from a generation of true do-it-yourselfers who thought nothing of framing basement walls and building a church, they also butchered the hogs for the Ground Hog Suppers.

“We’d go down in my pasture,” Charlie said. That’s where they butchered the hogs. He remembers Kay Skinner, Paul Nix, Billy DeCamp and Milton Bonsall helping.

“They knew how to butcher.

I didn’t,” Charlie said.

The men would then take the butchered hogs to the IGA in Hugoton, or, in later years, at Willie’s in Liberal.

“We used to take the hogs to the grocery store in Hugoton and hang the hogs there,” he said. “The men from the church would go bone, grind and add seasoning.”

Then, in later years, they would get hogs donated from farmers, perhaps, or purchase them, and they’d take trailers around picking up the hogs to take for processing.

“Once I went with Randy Malin. We were picking up hogs at Troy Shuck’s. I held the panel outside, and I could hear Randy inside the shed chasing the hog. It ran up on top of some hay that was stacked in there.” Charlie just laughs at the memory of that adventure.

Currently, the pork is processed at the facility at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where lifelong church member Sherelle Shuck attends college and actually works sometimes in the processing plant. Again, Lone Star generations come full circle.

The reputation of the Lone Star Ground Hog Supper grew, and the supper hit its heyday in the ’70s and ’80s, often serving around 1,000 guests.

In the last few years, the num-

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Even children are involved the evening of Lone Star Friends Ground Hog Supper. Scarlett and Ella Carr and Lizzy Damron are shown with some of the guests last year. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Friends Church. ber served hovers around 700.

Many of the old-timers are gone, but not forgotten.

“The largest group ever served was 1,150 in 1987, the year after lightning struck the church and caused a damaging fire in August of 1986. People really came out and supported the building fund needs that year”, said Wilma Jean Hearon.

In the early years, when seating and cooking space was limited, people would sometimes have to wait an hour or two to be served while being entertained with live music in the sanctuary and visiting with neighbors and friends. However, church additions through the years have eliminated waiting. It also has eliminated the necessity to navigate stairs, with handicap accessible seating and serving lines, which has been helpful for guests who couldn’t handle stairs, or simply didn’t want to.

A new gym with seating for 150 was built in the1980s, then a new fellowship hall and a second kitchen upstairs were added along with the completion and dedication of a new sanctuary in April 2003. Another improvement in the operations occurred when Roger Cline purchased a semi-truck trailer to be permanently parked behind the parsonage as a cook shack for the sausage and hash browns.

Cline has seen many improvements for preparing the sausage in his 60 years of association with the supper – from a country schoolhouse to the corner of a basement to grills hauled out and set up each year to the parsonage garage to the current cooking arrangement, which works well for him and his company of cooks.

The month before Ground Hog Supper is always a flurry of activity: pork to be ordered, groceries to be bought and hauled in, kitchens and grills to be cleaned and readied, advertising and news stories to

be distributed, fliers and signs and Facebook posts to stay in touch, tables and chairs and serving lines to be set up with the help of CLC children, potatoes to scrub, bake and shred into hash browns, gravy to be made, green beans loaded with fresh bacon heated on stoves, biscuits to be baked, sausage and hash browns to be grilled, and pies to be baked --- So. Many. Pies.

Yet when asked in church this Sunday if they were ready for Ground Hog Supper week, the congregation actually clapped. Though the work is hard and often tiring, they see it as a labor of love and an opportunity to serve guests in an outreach to their community. “When the guests show up, it’s all worth it” seems to be the mantra.

People should come for the food, Charlie guesses. “It’s good food. Everybody brags about it.” And when they come, Charlie Harper will be near the front door to greet them — for the sixtieth year.

The supper has come a long way since its humble beginnings. And a church that celebrated its one hundredth birthday in 2008 continues to worship.

Lone Star meets for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and for church services at 10:45 a.m.

Sundays. It hosts an active Wednesday night children’s Christian Life Club group that welcomes all children from 4 to high school, along with an adult Bible study starting at 6:30 p.m. Each summer, dedicated believers transform the church into an exciting hotspot for children for Vacation Bible School.

Church pastors are Gary and Barbara Damron, who may be reached at 620-6243104 or 816-876-7742. Lone Star Friends Church is located at 2698 State Highway 54, where the church likes to say it strives to be a beacon for Jesus, a “lighthouse on the corner” in Stevens County.

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Wilma Jean Hearon grew up working each year at Lone Star Friends Ground Hog Supper. She is pictured with Jeri and Dave Rice helping prepare iced tea, coffee and water in the church gym. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Friends Church.

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Laurie and Brittny Carr help serve up delicious desserts January 2016 at the Ground Hog Supper. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Friends Church.

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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton Students?

Hugoton Elementary School’s sixth grade Spelling Bee winners are first place Samantha Berry, second place Dalton Cruz, and third place went to Carson Bennett and Gianna Vos. These winners will go on to the County Spelling Bee in Moscow Wednesday, February 8. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

HCA fourth grade students Lilly Martin, Emerson Williams and CJ Beard show off their science expertise to an impressed audience. Their math and science teacher is Mariette Gerber.

Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.

HMS Honor Rolls announced

HES fourth and fifth graders beam after winning at the Spelling Bee Friday, January 20. First place went to Storm Heger, second place to Elyce Sisseck, and third place to Elena Zhang and Thayne Cox. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Fifth grade students look over the science experiments presented by the Hugoton High School Science Club students. The students

The Hugoton Middle School has released its Eagle Honor Roll. Students making All A’s in the seventh grade for the second nine weeks were Olivia Flores, Ross Grewell, Cutter Hawks, Jaelynn Kelley, Emmi Lott, Carson Schechter and Jamyn Wolters.

Eighth grade students named to the honor roll were Wyatt Angell, Jordyn Beard,

really appreciate their teachers Mrs. Fann and Mrs. Heger, and the opportunity to see science in action! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Jacob Bell, Victoria Bryan, Shaylee Cox, Ana Cruz, Rolanda Gerber, Grace Gibson, Logan Goetzinger, Rafael Guereque, McKenna Hamlin, Gillian Heger, Jonathan Mancera, Riggs Martin, Millyzient McClure, Molly McClure, Damian Mendez and Karina Rodriguez.

Students named to the Red and White Honor Roll All A’s One B for the seventh grade were Heidi Bogan, Lily Calleja, Grace Dillinger, Breckyn Haar, Natalia Marquez, Cade Mecklenburg and Jesus Ornelas.

Eighth grade students were Chay Burnett, Kynna Crawford, Madeleine Johnson, Gracie Porter and Joseph Sanchez.

Honorable Mentions - All A’s Two B’s for seventh grade were Ashton Burrows, Cynthia Garcia, Beatriz Hernandez, Cami Maravilla, Ella Martin and Charlie Wettstein.

Eighth grade Honorable Mentions were Katia Kalani and Logan Moodie.

Thursday, January 12, fourth graders Lelani Gerber and Judith Fehr help present their group science project at Heritage Christian Academy. Photo courtesy of HCA.

HMS’s eighth grade Scholars’ Bowl team consists of, back row left to right, Rafael Guereque, Aidan Schooley, Damian Mendez, Jacob Bell, Jacob Trentham, Ana Cruz, Jordyn Beard and sponsor Mrs. Gustafson. In front are Nicole Piper, EJ Delay, Grace Gibson, McKenna Hamlin, Milly McClure and Denisse Delgado. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Seventh grade Scholars’ Bowl team members include, left to right, sponsor Ms. Bourne, Cutter Hawks, Charlie Wettstein, Jesus Ornelas, Carson Schechter, Jaden Hill, Olivia Flores and Emmi Lott. The students attended a meet at Dodge City Tuesday, January 24. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

This is the second year for the fifth grade/high school science fair. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton’s Varsity Scholars Bowl Team concentrate at their home tournament. HHS hosted eight teams Thursday, January 12. Seated are Jonathan Flores, Kenneth Loya, Jayden Salazar, Isabel Sauzameda and Caitlyn Kiley. Teams included Sublette, Syracuse, Rolla, Hugoton, Scott City, Ulysses, Moscow and Leoti. HHS won against three schools! Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Honor Rolls released

Students enjoy looking over the high school Science Club’s experiments at the Science Fair. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Mrs. Rome’s Life Skills class members Daniela Acosta, Nataly Cruz, Karina Chavez and Dylan Irsik show off the newest “members” of their family. The students are participating in the “Baby Think It Over” project, a computerized doll parenting simulation. These four took care of their babies at home for an entire weekend. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Life Skills students gather supplies and clothes to take care of “their babies” for the weekend. The “Baby Think It Over” project helps students experience the responsibilities of parenthood without having an actual child. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

Hugoton Middle School students named to the Eagle Honor Roll-All A’s for the first semester have been named.

Seventh graders making the list were Heidi Bogan, Ross Grewell, Breckyn Haar, Cutter Hawks, Jaelynn Kelley, Emmi Lott, Cade Mecklenburg, Carson Schechter and Jamyn Wolters.

Eighth grade students named to the list were Wyatt Angell, Jordyn Beard, Jacob Bell, Victoria Bryan, Kynna Crawford, Ana Cruz, Rolanda Gerber, Grace Gibson, Logan Goetzinger, Rafael Guereque, McKenna Hamlin, Gillian Heger, Jonathan Mancera, Riggs Martin, Millyzient McClure, Molly McClure, Damian Mendez and Karina Rodriguez.

Red and White Honor RollAll A’s One B for the seventh grade were Grace Dillinger, Olivia Flores and Charlie Wettstein.

Eighth grade students making the list were Chay Burnett, Shaylee Cox, Madeleine Johnson, Logan Moodie, Joseph Sanchez and Jadon Teeter.

Students named to the list for Honorable Mention-All A’s Two B’s in the seventh grade were Lily Calleja, Beatriz Hernandez, Cami Maravilla, Ella Martin, Natalia Marquez, Jesus Ornelas, Theodore Stewart and Emily Urquidi.

Eighth grade students were Gracie Porter and Nicole Piper.

First graders show off the sign they made to thank the USD 210 Board of Education at last Monday’s meeting. A few of the first grade students and their teachers presented a program at the meeting Monday, January 16. January is School Board Appreciation Month. Photo courtesy of USD 210.

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Hugoton basketball wins double championships at Sterling!

The Lady Eagles smile after securing a “sterling” win at the Sterling Invitational last

week. The girls’ coaches are Andy Gillen, Keenan Thompson and Jeff Ramsey.

Girls avenge last season’s loss at Sterling Hugoton’s Eagles bring home another trophy from the Sterling Invitational last week! The

The Eagles competed at the Sterling Invitational last week. Tuesday night, the Eagles took on Lyons in first round action. Both teams struggled to find baskets in the game where they combined to go 26 for 89 from the field. The Eagles led throughout the game but it wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Eagles maintained a comfortable lead on Lyons. The Eagles were led by two of their young players: Carter Brown, who had ten points, and Carlos Montiel with 11 points. The Eagles shot 35 percent from the field in the game and out-rebounded

boys are coached by CJ Korf, Todd Fulton and Gentry Slocum.

Lyons 34 to 22.

Thursday the Eagles faced Hutch Trinity. Unlike the first game of the tournament, the Eagles did a great job scoring. Trinity kept the game close at half, but the Eagles used a big third quarter run to pull away for good. The Eagles won the game 57 to 44.

Hugoton shot 44 percent from the floor and 39 percent from the arc. The Eagles lost the rebounding edge to Trinity 26 to 20, but had ten steals to Trinity’s four. Zack Leininger, who had 17 points, led the Eagles. Colby Korf chipped in 13.

Friday night, the Eagles

went for the championship game against Southeast of Saline. The match up pitted number-six ranked Eagles against number-five Saline.

The Eagles used a big first quarter to get an early jump on Saline. Saline put up a tough second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 11 to 8 to go in at half down by only three. The Eagles answered Saline’s run in the third, outscoring them 16 to 10, and HHS went into the fourth with a nine point lead. That was all the Eagles needed to grab hold of the win and bring home the Sterling Invitational Championship!

The Eagles struggled from three-point range but were solid from the field 18 for 36.

Leininger put up a double double in the game to lead the Eagles with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Korf added 12 points in the victory. The Eagles play again Friday versus Liberal.

The Lady Eagles played in the Sterling Invitational tournament this past week. The Lady Eagles were looking to avenge their sole loss from last season, which occured at the tournament last year.

Tuesday night, the Lady Eagles controlled the game, and Lyons was never really able to get into the game. The Lady Eagles led 45 to 11 at the half. Hugoton went on to rout Lyons 67 to 31. The Lady Eagles shot 55 percent from the field and 32 percent from the three. Sydney Hein, who had 17 points and four steals, led the team. Katy Heger added 11 points and Amy Scott chipped in 15 points and five steals.

In the Lady Eagles’ second game of the tournament, they faced Beloit. Again the Lady Eagles set the tone for the game by jumping out to a 22 to 12 first quarter lead. The Lady Eagles won the game 64 to 55, setting up a rematch with Sterling from last year’s tournament. Hugoton saw four players score in double figures against Beloit. Dallie Hoskinson led with 17 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Heger added 12

points, Johanna Rawlins had ten points to go with her seven rebounds, and Hein had 11 points.

The Lady Eagles in the championship game got their revenge against Sterling in a contest totally controlled by the Lady Eagles. From the beginning clear through the final buzzer, the Eagles led.

Hugoton outscored Sterling

in every quarter. The Lady Eagles won 68 to 47. HHS’s ladies were led by Hoskinson who dropped 20 points on Sterling as well as 12 rebounds. The team shot 52 percent from the field and 38 from the arc. The team had 34 rebounds, 17 assists and seven steals.

The Lady Eagles will face Liberal Friday.

HMS seventh grade basketball player Dominic Maravilla races ahead of the defense to the basket while Lane Plowman keeps his eye out for the rebound.

Good Luck on your winter sports Eagles!

Thursday, January 26 HMS Boys Basketball 8A vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7A vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8B vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 5:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7B vs. Ulysses Middle, Home, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 27 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Garden City, 9:00 a.m.

HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Liberal, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Liberal, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Liberal, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Liberal, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Liberal, Home, 8:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Liberal, Home, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28 HHS Boys Basketball JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HHS Girls Basketball JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HHS Wrestling Varsity at Garden City High School, 9:00 a.m.

HHS Wrestling JV at Larned High School, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, January 30 HHS Basketball Girls JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HHS Basketball Boys JV at Kismet-South Western Heights HMS Boys Basketball 7A at Garden City-Horace Good Middle

School, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 7B at Garden City-Horace Good Middle School, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8A at Garden City-Horace Good Middle School, 4:00 p.m.

HMS Boys Basketball 8B at Garden City-Horace Good Middle School, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 HHS Basketball Girls JV vs. Holcomb, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys JV vs. Holcomb, Home, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity vs. Holcomb, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys C Team vs. Holcomb, Home, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Holcomb, Home, 8:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls C Team vs. Holcomb, Home, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, February 3 HHS Basketball Girls JV at Goodland, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys JV at Goodland, 4:45 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys C Team at Goodland, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls Varsity at Goodland, 6:30 p.m.

HHS Basketball Girls C Team at Goodland, 8:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Goodland, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 4 HHS Wrestling Varsity at Ulysses, 10:00 a.m.

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Eighth grader Sawyer Harper protects the basketball from the Liberal South defenders Tuesday at home while Haden Daharsh is ready for the rebound. HMS won 37-32!

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Varsity wrestling team heads to Hays for competition Hugoton Wrestling team finally got to get back on the mats after a nearly month lay off. The Eagles missed three events due to weather. Varsity headed to Hays for the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic while the JV squad headed to Cimarron.

The varsity squad, who consisted of three wrestlers, struggled from the long layoff.

Only Ethan Shopteese got a win in the Preliminary rounds. With all three wrestlers losing two matches

Friday, the Eagles were out before the Saturday matches.

The JV squad also only took three wrestlers to Cimarron to compete. Rickey Burrows took third place in the 132-pound bracket with a win over Noah Horinek.

The Eagles picked up a home Dual Tuesday and then Varsity will compete in Garden City Friday and Saturday at the Rocky Welton Invitational, and JV will compete in Larned Saturday.

Hugoton Club Wrestling members place at Cimarron Hugoton Club Wrestling took 19 kids to Cimarron this last weekend. Out of the 19 kids who participated, only one did not medal. The team had seven first, three second, five third, three fourth, and one fifth place finishers. The Club wrestlers will be heading next to Salina.

Results are Six under 52B - Jayven Baeza first place; Six under 52C - Fynn Reinerio second place; Six under 61-64B - Emmit Blackmore first place; Eight Under 52B - Alexis Chavez second place; Eight Under 58B - Carter Sissick third place; Eight Under 61B Wyatt Johnson fourth place; 8 Under 61B - Eli Camacho

second place; Eight Under 61B - Adriel Camacho first place; Eight Under 67 Donavyn Baeza fourth place; 10 under 70B - Maedeen McClure third place; 10 under 70B - Jose Calleja first place; 10 under 76-79 Christoper Beard third place; 10 under 82 - Weston Johnson fifth place; 10 under 82 - Zane Pousen third place; 10 under Hwt - Jacob Fabela first place; 12 under 88 Tommy McClure third place; 12 under 92-100 - Adam Mendoza first place; 14 Under 140-155 - Abraham Garcia fourth place; and 14 Under 140-155 - Michael Mendoza first place.

Zayden Littell works at pinning his opponent during his match last week.

Abraham Garcia places fourth at the meet and his teammate Michael Mendoza wins first place.

WAFWA secures first private land conservation easement for Lesser Prairie Chickens

Christoper Beard tries to pin his opponent during the meet at Cimarron. He ends the day with a third place finish.

Jose Calleja wrestles in the ten and under 82 pound division. He received a first place for his wrestling skills.

Carter Sissick tries for the take down against his opponent. He ends the day with a third place win.

Weston Johnson receives a fifth place win at the meet at Cimarron last weekend.

Jacob Fabela tries for the pin during his match last weekend.

He finished the tournament with a first place win.

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Wyatt Johnson battles his opponent for a fourth place finish at Cimarron last weekend.

Adrial Camacho works the mat during his match at Cimarron.

He placed first at the meet.

Dante Duran works at getting his opponent in position for a pin.

Hugoton wrestling hosted a dual Tuesday.

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) has finalized permanent conservation agreements with a private landowner to conserve 1,781 acres of high-quality lesser prairie chicken habitat in southcentral Kansas. This is the first permanent conservation easement in the mixed-grass prairie region secured as part of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Plan.

The conserved acreage – native rangeland managed for livestock production – is occupied by lesser prairie chickens and is located within one of the highest priority conservation areas identified in the range-wide plan.

The transaction includes a conservation easement purchased by WAFWA and held by Pheasants Forever that legally restricts future development and activities that would be detrimental to the bird’s habitat.

All other property rights associated with historical use of the land will be retained by the private landowner. WAFWA has also established an endowment that will provide the landowner with sufficient payments to implement a lesser prairie chicken conservation plan in perpetuity.

This transaction not only permanently protects key prairie habitat, but also ensures that this property will remain a working cattle ranch.

“This conservation easement is another milestone in the successful implementation of the range-wide plan and will permanently secure important habitat that the birds need to thrive,” said Roger Wolfe, WAFWA’s lesser prairie chicken program manager. “We appreciate the collaboration with Pheasants Forever, our industry partners who are funding this effort, and the conservation- minded landowner who has made this possible.”

“It took a lot of work on the part of WAFWA, Pheasants Forever and ourselves to find a balance between the needs of the lesser prairie chicken and maintaining historical use of the land,” said Tom Hammond, manager of the property. “The result is an innovative approach that acknowledges and rewards landowners for permanently conserving large tracts of habitat, while maintaining the integrity of the land for the long-term benefit of the landowner and the species.

There is high-quality habitat there now because we have

managed the range properly for both grazing and wildlife. These agreements make sure that approach remains in place forever.”

The range-wide plan is a collaborative effort of WAFWA and the state wildlife agencies of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. It was developed to ensure conservation of the lesser prairie chicken by providing a mechanism for voluntary cooperation by landowners and industry, and improving coordination between state and federal conservation agencies.

Funding for WAFWA’s conservation efforts comes from voluntary mitigation payments by industry partners that are enrolled in the plan. The plan allows agriculture producers and industry to continue operations while reducing impacts to the bird and its grassland habitat.

Landowners interested in participating in one of the shortterm, long-term or permanent conservation options available under the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Plan are encouraged to contact Roger Wolfe at roger.wolfe@wafwa.org.

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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Chamber of Commerce salutes member salons RJ’s Hair Studio

RJ’s Hair Studio is located at 519 S. Main.

Roger James is the owner, and he has been cutting hair for 38 years. His hair studio has been open for 27 years in Hugoton, and he has been a Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce member “since the beginning”.

Roger went to college at Oklahoma State and to Barber School in Wichita. He is married to

Teresa and the couple has one son, Chandler.

RJ’s offers haircuts, hair color and permanents. You can make an appointment with RJ by calling 620-544-7635.

You can also purchase Redken, Matrix and Aquage products at RJ’s Hair Studio.

RJ’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

He is closed Sundays and Mondays.

If you’ve been feeling like you need a new ‘do, make sure to check out RJ’s Hair Studio at 519 S. Main in Hugoton!

Relentless Salon is located at 104 E. Seventh and offers a full array of services including

Relentless Salon & Boutique

Roger James, or “RJ” as he’s known by his customers, has been cutting hair for 38 years.

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Relentless Salon was opened by Eriel Milhon in 2011. She went to cosmetology school at Seward County Community College. Relentless boasts services, countless

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet is planned for Saturday, March 25, 2017. Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained at the Chamber office, 630 S. Main, or by calling Director Alisha Owens at 620-544-4305. Dinner and a program will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Please RSVP soon to ensure a seat! Just call 620-544-4305 or email hugotonchamber@gmail.com.

At the Banquet, the winners of the Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award will be recognized. If you haven’t yet, please make your nominations by Monday, February 13, 2017 by emailing or calling Alisha.

including haircuts for men, women and children, waxing, facials, massages, color, perms, shampoo set and styles, spray tanning, manicures and pedicures, shellac and gel nails, as well as wedding and prom and makeup. updos

Their attached boutique features trendy and unique additions for anyone’s wardrobe!

Make your appointment with Eriel, Jentry Strothman or Simmy Burrows today by calling 620-453-9146! Relentless is open from 10:00 a.m. to p.m.

Tuesday 7:00 through Saturday.

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Nominations sought for Chamber awards

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Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 517 S. Main 544-8555 Attorneys At Law

It is for sure you all know, with the beginning of the new year, it is again time to think about the accomplishments and selfless acts of many in Stevens County. In an effort to acknowledge these individuals, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the citizens of Stevens County to make nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achieve-

ment awards for 2016.

These awards will be presented to the honored recipients at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Anyone who is a resident of Stevens County can make a nomination for either of these two awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber Office at 630 S. Main Street in Hugoton or you can download the form

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There are so many people in our community who think of others before themselves. If you know

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Lowell Stanley is the first place winner at the Camera Club with his photo “Apple Tree”.

Lowell Stanley wins again - third place with his photo “Frozen Lake”.

Susan Willis is selected as second place winner at the Camera Club with her photo “Winter Leaves”.

More than 3,900 students earned semester honors from Kansas State University for their academic performance in the Fall 2016 semester.

Hugoton students earning honors were Abigail Crawford, Maverick Mills, Adam Scott and Austin Scott.

Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS The SCL will be closed Friday, January 27, 2017 so library staff may attend Tech Day at Dodge City. We appreciate your understanding.

ARTIST EXHIBIT The Stevens County Library is preparing for the annual Local Artists’ Exhibition. The exhibition is to promote the work of local artists. Art work does NOT have to be completed within the last year, and we’d love to have items that have not previously been shown.

All types of media are welcome and we will do our best to accommodate any size. We will set up the artists’ exhibition Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31. All pieces should be identified and ready to display. The exhibition will officially begin Wednesday, February 1, will be open during regular library hours, and will run through Tuesday, February 28. We hope that you will share your talent with the citizens of Stevens County and we thank you for helping make this exhibition a success. If you have any questions or comments, please call Eunice at 620-544-2301.

GAMES FOR CHECKOUT The library now has a number of board and card games for public checkout.

Games may be checked out for one week, and can be renewed one time. A notebook with all materials has a visual listing of everything that is currently available. If you have a favorite, please let one of the library staff know!

LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Find us at https://www.instagram.com /stevenscountylibrary/. Tag your library-related pictures with @stevenscountylibrary to share!

WE ARE NOW ON PINTEREST AND SNAPCHAT!!!

The library has a variety of Pinterest boards – so far we have xbook recommendations, library events, local history and humor. Find us (and other libraries with our name) at SVCOLibrary or use the direct url: https://www.pinterest.com/ SVCOLibrary/?eq=svcoli brary&etslf=2714. We are also trying out Snapchat.

Learn along with us at SVCOLibrary.

Democratic Party hosts organizational meeting January 18 the Stevens County Democrat Party had their first organizational meeting at the Senior Center in Hugoton. The newly elected chairperson is Sko Hayes of Hugoton and Secretary/Treasurer is Judy Hickert.

The SCDP was formed to meet the needs of local Democrats who want a voice in the State Party, to support and recruit local and state candidates, and identify issues that interest their members.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 28, location to be announced. All are welcome.

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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth This history of Stevens County was written by Robert O. James, taken from issues of the Hugoton Herald and Hermes and magazines and a personal knowledge of same from five years residence during the early part of the settling of Stevens County in the State of Kansas. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill.

In June, Mrs. James and I were subpoenaed to go to Hugoton as witnesses on a federal case. We arrived in Hugoton June 22, 1891 in time for court the next day. June 23, 1861, court convened and soon adjourned for the preliminaries. Sam Wood had been subpoenaed on his arson case, as previously he had written to farmer friends living east of Hugoton to go to Hugoton and burn the town on a certain day. When all were at a horse show a mile away, those two men afterward had a falling out with Sam. They then brought the letter in and gave it to W.O. O’Conner, the prosecuting attorney. Then he brought suit against Wood.

So Sam came in a buggy with Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Carpenter on each side of him so no one could shoot him without killing a woman as they passed through the sandhills.

E.A. Humphrey and I were still in the courtroom talking when Wood came in and leafed over the dockets. He then returned and met Jim Brennan as he went out the door. Two or three reports from a revolver rang out clearly. Everyone who was in the room ran out to see what was going on.

Mrs. Carpenter was yelling, “Oh! They have killed Colonel Wood!” After Wood received the bullets, he ran along the side and the end of the house and fell dead. His wife was hovering over him for she had followed him as he tried to escape the shots.

Sheriff Cann was there to arrest Jim, revolver in hand, but not raised yet. Jim had his two selfcocking revolvers up and pointing at Cann, saying, “If you raise that gun, you are a dead man!” Cann could have

Anna Gray Rosel, left, waits on a customer at Rosel’s Drygoods store. She is still working at the age of 93. (year not known) Curator Stanley McGill provided this photo from the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum. killed Jim, but he would have died too, and he knew it. So he used good judgment by not raising his gun or shooting.

That went on for a few minutes, Cann advancing toward Jim, saying “You have killed Sam Wood and must be arrested.” Jim replied, “I killed him and I am proud of it, but no damned man can live and take me with a gun in his hand!”

Jim Brennan was deputy sheriff of Morton County, Kansas. His own sheriff pulled

off his belt containing his revolvers and threw them down on the ground, then walked up to Jim and asked him to surrender. Jim said. “All right! But no damned man can take me with a revolver in hand and live.” The Morton County sheriff turned Jim over to Constable Aurell.

Continued next week.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Kansas Fair and Festivals Association inducted Hugoton’s Tony Martin into the Kansas Fair and Festivals Association Hall of Fame.

Tony was inducted Saturday, January 7, 2012 which was twenty years to the day when his father, Jack Martin, was inducted into the same Hall of Fame. He was inducted for outstanding and meritorious services to the Kansas Fair and Festival Association. Tony is the current Stevens County Fair Board President. He is the third youngest person ever to be inducted in the Kansas Fair Hall of Fame.

Thursday, January 27, 1977 Alan and Deana Higgins and Clyde and Dorothy Hagman are pleased to announce the Skelly Station at 109 E. Seventh is now Higgins Super Service Station. Debbie and Larry Carpenter have taken over the management of the Apco Station at 510 E. Eleventh, formerly known as Alan’s Apco. Clyde Hagman will continue as agent for Skelly Oil Bulk Service at the Hugoton Industrial Park south of Hugoton.

Thursday, January 24, 1957 Mr. and Mrs. Merl Peachey announced the engagement of their daughter, Karen Lee to James Larry Reynolds, son of Ben Reynolds. The bride-elect is a member of the senior class at Hugoton High School and Larry is stationed at the HNAS at Hutchinson.

Friday, January 27, 1922 Tom Patterson began work on the K&O Railroad Wednes-

day with a force of men and teams. They will begin at the east Stevens County line and work towards Liberal until they meet up with the other grading outfits coming this way. He will put thirty head of mules and twelve men on the job.

Friday, January 26, 1887 (Taken from the history section of the January 22, 1987 issue of the Hermes) With this issue, we take control of the Hugo Herald Newspaper and assume the duties heretofore performed by G.W.M. Clintick. We regret to see him retire from the news-

This French term for “an outhouse” sounds rather elegant, doesn’t it? In addition to the Nazi swords, daggers, and guns, one of the other things my father brought back home with him from Europe after WWII was an abridged English/French dictionary, and years later, after I learned how to read, I remember my mother sitting down with me one day to show me the dictionary. One of the French words she chose to point out to me was this very one here, asking me essentially the same question, “It sounds so much nicer the way the French say it, right?”

Well, no matter how we tried to dress it up or spray

Specialty Clinics Scheduled for February 2017 Orthopedics Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Dietitian General Surgeon Orthopedics Cardiology General Surgeon Dietitian

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French parfum on it, an outhouse was still an unpleasant fact of life back in those days.

In a previous article1, I quoted my Aunt Donna who made reference to the “twoholer outhouse” which was provided to their Santa Fe house in Rolla. In the article, I commented, “I’m not going to say much about this at this time, but I’ll get back to the subject in a subsequent article.”

This article this week is the subsequent article I promised last year.

Unlike Aunt Donna’s twoholer outhouse, ours was a one-holer. Like Aunt Donna’s description of the “inner” and the “outer” facilities, our toilets consisted of an outdoor privy plus an indoor chamber pot, both of which stank, particularly in the hot summers.

I preferred to avoid them as much as possible, but one of my household chores was to empty the chamber pot from the house into the outdoor privy, then, using the garden hose, to clean out the chamber pot with a stool brush, soap and water. With the outhouse, there was not only the problem of the stench, but also the potential for exciting

For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.

Author David Harold Stout stands in front of his family farm’s outhouse back in 1947.

The photo was taken behind the farmhouse of the Virgil Stout farm looking west toward the not-so-elegant “toilette extérieure”.

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Hugoton U.S.D. 210 bus drivers were recognized at the January Board of Education meeting for reaching five million miles of school transportation without an injury accident.

Each of the drivers were presented a fleece lined blue jacket with the USD 210 insignia and their name stitched on the front. Each of the drivers shared a favorite story or humorous incident that has occurred while they were driving a route or on a trip. Board members, Dr. Nelson Bryant, and patrons attending the

meeting thanked the bus drivers for their record of safe driving. Seated in front is Ron Meyer, Transportation Supervisor; first row: Jewell Hittle, Doris Mantzke, Bonnie Titus, Lloyd Topliss, Diana Gill, Darlene Bailey and Bob Best; behind: Verl Mantzke, Arnold Lee, Gary Worthington, Robert Bailey and Nancy Moser. Not pictured are Cleta Norris and Beverly Crane. Taken from the Thursday, February 6, 1992 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.

Rolla history from David Stout

Stevens County Hospital

Dr. Ansari Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Sam Gross Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Sam Gross

paper business.--C.E. Cook Richfield, Morton County has struck a go-as-you-please gait and formed a vigilance committee. They advertise that no more whiskey shall be sold in their town; That no bold bad cowboys will ride on horseback though their hotel parlors and dining rooms and come out with whole skin and a well neck.

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

SHINGLES: New Metal Roof WINDOWS: Most all New FLOORING: Under lament & original wood EXTERIOR: Brick SOFFET & FACIA: NEW METAL SEWER: NEEDS NEW SEPTIC PLUMBING: WATER TO A PART OF THE HOUSE WATER: WELL, WORKING CONDITION (DEPT & YEAR UNKNOWN) BARN: ROUNDTOP 2015 TAXES: TBA

Auctioneer’s Note: This home has a nice structure and solid bones. It boasts over 3,500 square feet.

It has new vinyl windows, a metal roof, and new soffet and facia. It sits on approx 3.6 and is close proximity to nice paved roads.

It needs new flooring, some TLC, a new septic, and a plumping inspection. At the right price this house can be turned into a jewel. Look at the Potential!

encounters with snakes or mud-dabbing wasps which liked to take refuge there in the summers to build their nests. The snakes might or might not be rattlers, but regardless, they were unexpected scary encounters until one could ascertain their rattling potential.

Now, the question may occur to some of you, “What does one do with an outhouse after years of service when its cup runneth over?”

To help you visualize this, I’m including this photo of myself taken in front of our outdoor privy in 1947. I don’t know how many years this privy had stood in this specific location, but within five or six years after this photo was taken, its “cup ‘runnethed’ over,” which gets us back to the question, “What does one do with an outhouse after years of dutiful service?”

The answer is, “Dig a new hole nearby, carefully preserving the dirt conveniently close by, attach a chain to the concrete foundation base of the outhouse, then use a tractor to pull it over to the newly dug hole, and finally, use the carefully saved dirt to cover the old hole.”

This is exactly what Dad and his cousin Don Stout had to do once while we still lived in our original fourroom shack before moving into our modern farmhouse in March of 1955. Like emptying the chamber pot into the privy, moving a privy to a new location wasn’t pleasant, but it was part of my farm reality, part of my experience, my memories.

Prior to our move into our new home in 1955, the outhouse was positioned behind our original home, somewhat hidden by the trees seen here in this photo. However, our new home faced the opposite direction, which meant a new road was carved out of the field directly behind this outhouse, which in turn meant that just before our new home came into view, the first thing people would see while driving down our driveway toward our new home would be this glorious outhouse. By 1957, I was entering adolescence and this fact contributed to my embarrassment. I couldn’t understand why Dad didn’t get rid of the outhouse since we no longer had any need for it. He just let the snakes and wasps take it over as their summer

TERMS & CONDITIONS 10% Earnest Money Due immediately after the auction. Real Estate is selling AS IS, WHERE IS. There are no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied by the Sellers, Auctioneers and Real Estate Company. All information is deemed reliable and obtained from the County Court House. It is the buyer’s responsibility to perform any or all inspections and appraisals before bidding. The property is selling without contingencies to the inspection and/or appraisal results. It is the buyer’s responsibility to have financing ready and available before bidding. Sale is not contingent upon financing. The property is sold according to the legal description per County Courthouse records. It is the buyer’s responsibility to have a survey performed if there are any doubts or questions per boundary lines. Taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. All announcements made of day of sale take precedence over previous ads or statements. The seller has the right to reject or accept any bids.

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Hugoton Rotary Club members listen while FFA members from Hugoton High School discuss various events their organization has been involved with over the past few months. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

Megan Newlon and Emma McClure present information about the FFA’s activities to Rotary Club during their luncheon Thursday. Photo courtesy of Les McNally.

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“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

How to Stretch Your Food Dollars It is a new year, and this time of year seems to be popular for increased prices of goods and services.

Groceries are no exception. If you are finding it harder to keep within your grocery budget, here are some ideas that might help keep you from going in the red.

The biggest cost savings is to plan ahead. Creating a weekly or bi-weekly menu plan and purchasing only for those planned menus not only takes the guess work out of meal planning and preparation, it also is more likely to

prevent using higher-priced, ready-made meals, or going out for fast food meals. Make a list of the food and household items you need, then stick to the list. The longer you stay in a store, wandering from isle to isle, the more money you are likely to spend.

Shop alone if at all possible. Research shows that couples shopping together tend to purchase more, and parents shopping with children are often persuaded to purchase extras, or higher priced items. Don’t get side tracked. Go directly to the items needed. How many

times have you headed to the store for only milk or bread, and come out with the cart full! esist the “two-fors”. Multiple pricing is meant to make you buy two when you only need one. Unless it is an item you use frequently, you are spending money that might better be spent on the food you need now.

Think cost per serving, not cost per pound. For example, bone-in roasts and chops will give you two to three servings per pound, while boneless meat yields three to four servings per pound. So, a boneless chuck roast at a higher price per pound may save you money compared with a lower-priced roast with the bone-in.

Use unit pricing. Compare the price per serving. Large sized items may be cheaper per serving, but unless they will be used up before going stale, it may not be worth the higher cost of the larger package.

Compare the cost of fresh and canned produce to frozen fruits and vegetables. Nutritionally there is little difference, especially if an item is not in season. For example, if you are a household of one or two, frozen fruit might be the most economical in that you can thaw out a small portion at a time without concern of having it spoil before it is all eaten. It is important to note that canned vegetables are more likely to be higher in sodium, and canned fruit

ing for that convenience. It is easier to purchase pre-cut veggies, dehydrated scalloped potatoes, or meat that is already cut and seasoned, but each of these not only adds cost, it takes away the chance to prepare healthy, homemade foods for your family.

Spend some time planning menus; shop only from your list; and make an effort to use foods with as little processing as possible, to start your family meals and food budget on a positive note this year.

higher in sugar, than fresh or frozen foods.

Stretch your protein dollars. Most of us enjoy having a variety of meat proteins from which to choose. But, don’t forget that dry beans, peanut butter and eggs are all good sources of protein, and are often a fraction of the price per serving of fresh meat.

Be willing to swap labor for price. Pre-packaged convenience foods are time saving and handy, but you are pay-

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Molly McClure calls the Heartland 4-H club to order Tuesday January 17. Upcoming Country Club days were discussed, and Nancy Honing spoke to the club about how to give the proper talk, demonstration, illustrated talk, or speech. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.

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for downed power lines or hanging branches. Don't venture under the tree until it is safe. If large limbs are hanging precariously, a certified arborist has the tools, training and knowledge to do the work safely.

2. Cleanup: Remove debris so you don't trip over it.

3. Decide whether it is feasible to save a tree. If the bark has been split so the cambium is exposed or the main trunk split, the tree probably will not survive and should be removed. If there are so many broken limbs that the tree’s form is destroyed, replacement is the best option.

Topping, where all the main branches are cut and there are only stubs left, is not a

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recommended pruning procedure. Though new branches will normally arise from the stubs, they are not as firmly attached as the original branches and more likely to break in subsequent storms.

Also, the tree must use a lot of energy to develop new branches, leaving less to fight off diseases and insect attacks. Often, the topped tree's life is shortened.

4. Prune broken branches to the next larger branch or to the trunk. If cutting back to the trunk, do not cut flush with the trunk but rather at the collar area between the branch and the trunk. Cutting flush with the trunk leaves a much larger wound than cutting at the collar and takes longer to heal. Middleaged or younger vigorous trees can have up to onethird of the crown removed and still make a surprisingly swift comeback.

5. Take large limbs off in stages. If you try to take off a large limb in one cut, it will often break before the cut is finished and strip bark from the tree. Instead, first make a cut about 15 inches from the trunk. Start from the bottom and cut one-third of the way up through the limb. Make the second cut from the top down but start two inches further away from the trunk than the first. The branch will break away as you make the second cut. The third cut, made at the collar area, removes the stub that is left.

Note: Pruning can be dangerous. Consider hiring a trained, certified arborist to do major work. Also, a good arborist knows how to prune trees so that storm breakage is less likely to occur.

Preventing damage is better than trying to fix it once it has happened. The Arbor Day Foundation maintains an excellent Web site that contains detailed information.

The URL is: http://www.arborday.org/m edia/stormindex.cfm.

By Ward Upham, Horticulture Rapid Response Unit Coordinator.

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Moscow News

by Judy Hickert

Thursday, January 26 REAL Family Reading Night, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, January 27 High School Basketball at Elkhart Saturday, January 28 Forensics at Holcomb Moscow Recreation Spon-

sored Movie Night at Old HS Gym at 7:00 p.m. Movie "Cool Runnings" will be shown.

Monday, January 30 Junior High Scholars Bowl at Deerfield, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday 31 HS Basketball at Keyes

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Josie James of Moscow made the Kansas State Gymnastics team December 3, 2016. Josie started her journey to compete at the National Judges Cup Level 7 State Challenge in Virginia Beach, Va. Thursday January 5, 2017 as snow started to fall across Kansas.

She had her very first flight on an airplane that left Wichita Friday morning at 5:50 a.m. Josie, her mother Amy James, brother Alec

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Chaffin and coach Trisha Herrmann arrived in Norfolk, Va. at noon Friday with the news that a blizzard was to hit the area calling for eight to 12 inches of snow. Despite the weather, Josie competed Saturday, December 7 at 5:15 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

There were 18 states represented with a total of 110 gymnasts competing in all.

The Kansas State team placed seventh Vault, eleventh Bars, thirteenth Beam, eighth Floor, taking eleventh All Around. The Oklahoma State team was named this year’s State Team Champions taking the title from California.

Josie also placed individually in the Senior division.

She placed ninth Vault, third Bars, fourteenth Beam, third Floor, and ninth All Around.

Moscow is very proud of Josie and her ability to represent a little corner of the state in such a big way. Everyone’s support is so appreciated.

Josie James made the Kansas State Gymnastics team and they will be competing at Nationals in Virginia Beach, Va.

Methodist Church plans annual Ground Hog Supper for February 4 The Moscow United Methodist Church will host their annual Ground Hog Supper Saturday, February 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken.

The menu includes sausage,

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Buffalo Boosters hold January meeting Judy Hickert enjoys the tour of the Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

Judy Hickert tours northern California Judy Hickert and daughter Cindy Barnes from Midwest City, Ok., flew from Garden

City to San Francisco, Ca. Saturday, January 14, to visit daughter, Valena Hickert.

They spent four days packed with sightseeing, arriving home January 19.

They drove to Sonora where they toured the Sonora Plaza Park, State Historical Park and Fort, home of General Vallegos, and driving through the beautiful valley.

Another day was spent traveling to Santa Cruz, stopping to see the redwoods and driving through Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Santa Cruz was fun to tour and the drive back along the coast was wonderful, to see the surf, lighthouses and the sunset on the coast.

San Francisco sights were staying downtown close to Union Square where Valena lives and works, riding the cable cars to fisherman's wharf, Coit Tower, a lookout to see the entire city. Other sights were the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Palace of Fine Arts, the historic Mall and China Town. Judy reports, it was “just a wonderful fun trip!”

The January meeting of the Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met January 11 at the Moscow Methodist Church.

President Madison Hall presided over the meeting.

The flag salute was led by Alex Briggs. The 4-H pledge was led by Angel Hignett.

The motto was recited by all.

Reports from the officers were heard.

Under old business, club t-shirts were discussed. A signup sheet was completed for sizes. Prices were discussed. Money will be due at the next meeting. The club was reminded County Club Day will be February 18 and entries will be due to the Extension Office by February 7.

A motion was made and seconded to do a community service project this spring.

Ideas were discussed. Members were encouraged to be thinking of a good idea and to bring it to the February meeting where a final decision will be made.

Elisha Staggers presented a project talk on her Shooting Sports project. Jacob Bell presented a talk on his

Weather Science project.

Lupita Hernandez led the group in a song.

Refreshments were furnished by the Bell family.

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Elisha Staggers presents her project talk about her Shooting Sports project.

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Rolla Pirates basketball homecoming is Friday night Friday night, the Rolla Pirates will take on the Felt Bulldogs for their basketball homecoming games. First National Bank of Elkhart/Rolla has graciously bought out the game so there will be no charge! On the menu in the concession stand will be enchiladas, rice, beans, dessert and a drink.

Homecoming candidates for the Class of 2017 seniors will be Ashly Hart, daughter of Robert and Dawn Hart and Brianna Smith, daughter of Stacy and Michelle Smith with king candidates Landon Clemans, son of Heath and Lisa Clemens and Ty Dixon, son of Danita and Steve

Booster Club seeks donations for Silent Auction The USD 217 Rolla Booster Club is seeking donations for the Silent Auction Friday, January 27. Please contact Becky Sohm or Kim Mauk if you have items to donate. Thank you in advance for your support!! The silent auction will be held during the homecoming ball games.

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Standing in back left to right are Daniel Weatherly, Henry Wiebe, Alex Hoyt, Landon Clemans, Ty Dixon and Aaron Apelu. In the middle are Merlin Cortez, Paige Claassen, Adams and Lloyd Allen and Kris Dixon. Class of 2018 juniors will be represented by Paige Claassen, daughter of Candice Claassen and Sean Ellis and Henry Wiebe, son of Francisco and Catarina Wiebe.

Class of 2019 sophomores will be represented by Merlin Cortez, daughter of Eloy and Celia Cortez and Daniel Weatherly, son of Freddy and Reyna Martinez. Class of

Ashly Hart, Brianna Smith and Chloe Burnett.

In front are Bryan Alberty and Brittanya Alberty.

2020 freshmen will have Chloe Burnett, daughter of Ron Burnett and Micki Burns and Aaron Apelu, son of Cassie and Texas Apelu to represent them.

Senior Alex Hoyt, son of April Powers will escort the flower girl and crown bearer, siblings Bryan and Brittanya Alberty, children of Yadira Zubia.

The cheerleaders will have a special homecoming pep

rally at 3:00 p.m. in the new gym. The coronation will take place during the half time of the varsity boys’ basketball game.

The homecoming dance will follow the game.

If anyone would like to bring refreshments for the students to enjoy during the dance, the help would be greatly appreciated. So come out and support the teams for homecoming!

Friday, January 27 PEP Rally in New Gym at 3:00 p.m.

Junior High Basketball vs.

Felt at 4:00 p.m.

High School Basketball vs.

Felt (Coronation at halftime of Boys’ Game) at 6:30 p.m.

The Dermot Community Potluck Supper will be Saturday, January 28. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot Community Building. Make one or two of your favorite

High School and its student body for participating in remembering a fellow student, gone too soon! Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

potluck dishes and come out to share in food, fellowship and fun! Joe and Cheyrl Archuleta will be hosting. See you there!

Rolla Hope raffles a t-shirt quilt The Rolla Hope Foundation is raffling a handmade tshirt quilt, created with love

by Rachel Dunn. Tickets are available through the offices at the school. The quilt will also be displayed at the home high school basketball games.

The winner will be drawn during the Bitty Ball Tournament Saturday, March 25.

Get your tickets NOW for your chance to win this one of a kind quilt!

Rolla High School participated in #BlueforBlad to show support for Hooker High School. This was in remembrance for Bladimir Mesta, who died Friday after an accident. Kudos to Rolla

Booster Club Silent Auction School in Session Monday, January 30 Junior High Scholars Bowl at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 Parent /Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Dermot Community Supper is January 28

The T-shirt quilt is made by Rachel Dunn. Photo courtesy of Rolla Hope Foundation Facebook Page.

“Eyes” are watching the Rolla Library Have you been to the Rolla Library lately? If not, beware, because there are a new pair of “eyes” checking you out, as you check out books!

Suzanne Murray and Hannah Bolin teamed up cre-

Ice snake at the Elkhart Coop!! Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Ice and snow create landscape photos The ice and snow Monday, January 16, created lots of interesting landscape photos, some natural, others, not so much. Here are a couple of special photos from that day.

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atively to make a new banner for the library. Some people feel they are really being “watched” as the eyes seem to follow! Come and check out the library!

Aiden Allen accepts his certificate from Sherri Aspen Sohm poses with her certificate and Randle Sherri Randle, organizer of the NatGeoBee. “Are you a library book? ‘Cause I’m checking you out!” is the new sign in the library, thanks to Suzanne Murray and Hannah Bolin, Rolla School librarians.

Martens and Guerrero are Spelling Bee Champions

Cacee Milburn, creativity at its best, uses soapweed or yucca for the hair of this wonderful creation. Photo courtesy of Jamie Milburn.

Honor Choir performs at Dodge City For the first time in Rolla vocal history, Sam Eiland took five sixth graders to the Elementary KMEA Honor Choir. Those students were Jaxen Mauk, Emmalee Reza, Carissa Sohm, Abby Garcia, and Thomas Brown. He also took one junior high student, eighth grader Audra Langley.

The choir practiced and then performed for the public Saturday, January 21 in Dodge City. Congratulations to all the KMEA Honor Choir students.

Dermot Community Supper

NatGeoBee participants are back row, left to right Gabby Bolin, Rylan Williams, Xander Sanchez, Owen Shores, Ethan Garcia, Lena Martens, Aspen Sohm and Jennifer Guerrero;

front are Brayden Stewart, Kenneth Fosdick, Tyne Ellis, Aiden Allen, Elena Reza, Carissa Sohm, Bralyn Crowl, Kylie Brummett and Kameryn Klassen.

Rolla students participate in NatGeoBee Wednesday, January 18 was the NatGeoBee for grades four through eight. The students gathered in the Hays Educational Center classroom to take the written test then answered quick ques-

tions while the tests were graded by volunteer teachers.

The junior winner was fourth grader Aiden Allen. The senior winner was eighth grader Aspen Sohm. Aspen then came to the school Friday to

take the computerized test.

Results of that test are unknown at this time.

Congratulations to all who participated and to Aiden and Aspen for their championship wins!

The Junior High KMEA Honor Choir is pictured above. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Saturday, January 28 7:00 p.m. @ the Dermot School

Joe and Cheryl Archuleta will be hosting the Potluck Supper. Your attendance is greatly appreciated.

Information?

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Pictured is the Elementary KMEA Honor Choir. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Lena Martens receives her Senior Spelling Bee Jennifer Guerrero receives her Champion certificate from Junior Spelling Bee Champion certificate from Becky Sohm.

Becky Sohm.

The Morton County Spelling Bee was in Rolla Tuesday, January 17. First up were the juniors who are in grades four and five. Rolla had three students competing for the first place position but finally, fourth grader Kylie Brummett misspelled her word then her classmate, Aiden Allen followed, missing his word. Jennifer Guerrero, fifth grader, spelled her word perfectly, ensuring she was the Junior Spelling Bee Champion!

Then the senior division spellers began. One Rolla

student was hanging tough against the two Elkhart students but finally, Elkhart eighth grader Gabe Stroud missed his word. Then Elkhart eighth grader, Rebecca Diendo missed her word, leaving Rolla eighth grader Lena Martens to finalize her word and become the Senior Spelling Bee Champion.

Congratulations to Jennifer and Lena and the organizers of the events and all the participants. You have made your schools and teachers very proud!

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 26, 2017) 2t PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hugoton will be making an appointment to the Stevens County

Economic Development Board. Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest to the city clerk’s office, 631 S. Main or by mail to PO Box 788, Hugoton, KS 67951. Letters must be received by Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 26, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, as servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2005-OPT1, Mortgage-PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005OPT1 Plaintiff, vs.

Kerrie Beth Crawford and Brett Jackson Crawford , et al., Defendants.

Case No. 15CV20 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S_SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 15CV20, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and

defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 02/17/2017, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK TWO (2) OF SPIKES FIFTH AVENUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

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: Hugoton Senior Activity Center is taking applications for a Custodian. This is a weekend position.

Please pick up an application at 624 S. Main.

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Wanted: HVAC We are looking for an experienced HVAC service man or installer, good pay for the right man.

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Office Clerk Bartlett is a financially strong, family owned, independent agribusiness with operations in 11 states. Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. is currently looking for an experienced office clerk in Moscow, Ks. We’re seeking a person with office and bookkeeping skills. You will be responsible for handling various paperwork, including billings, tracking inventory, processing grain deliveries, answering phones, and more. This position requires good face-to-face customer service skills as well.

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FEED MILL & CATTLE DEPARTMENT JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders is looking for hard working and dependable individuals to work in our well maintained facilities.

Grant County Feeders has positions available in the Feed Mill & Cattle Department. Please call 620-3564466 to inquire about these job opportunities.

We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and a “Safety First” culture. Come join the team at the JBS Grant County Feeders.

You may apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, or apply anytime on the following Web site: www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 26, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Christopher F. Crawford; Laurie K. Crawford; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Trudy D. Baker, f/k/a Trudy D. Stewart;,

You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, IN AND TO: LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN BLOCK NINETY-ONE (91) IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 91 FILED OF RECORD AUGUST 31, 1987, AND DULY RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS., commonly known as 504 West French Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”)

Defendants.

Case No. 17CV2 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SUIT The State Of Kansas, to the abovenamed defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned.

and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 8th day of March, 2017, in the District Court of Stevens County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (197849)

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 19, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, CASE NO. 15-PR-44 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Roger L. Gillespie, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; the account be settled and waiver approved; the heirs be determined; the Will construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the attorneys’ fees and expenses, should be

paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, and Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before February 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

ROGER L. GILLESPIE, Executor BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executor

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REAL ESTATE

HELP WANTED

FEED TRUCK DRIVER Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Ulysses Feedyard is seeking a

Feed Truck Driver with experience,

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

but we will train the right candidate.

We offer affordable health, dental & vision insurance.

Applications available at Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E Rd 21 Ulysses, Ks 67880

510 East 3rd - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, attached garage, kitchen appliances, cen H/A. Move in ready!!! Call today to see this beauty!!

720 - 722 West City Limits- 2000 Elliott 16 x 76 & 1981 Hillcrest 14 x 56 mobile homes with 90x200 lot. Call to see this property!

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NOW HIRING

614 S Harrison - Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, updated kitchen & baths, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Nice property! Call to see it today!!

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ED REDUC 1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!

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519 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style home-Great Location!! Open concept, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, 4 bed/3 b, mast en suite, WIC, fin bsmt, patio, fence, pool, att garage. This is a must see!! Call today!!

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408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000

ng!

Commercial Listi

507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler.

Lots to see! Call Karen today!

FOR SALE: GE electric kitchen range, ceramic top. $100.00. 620-598-2232. (tfc47) --------------FOR SALE: 1976 Ford F700 grain truck with 29,740 actual miles. 18’ Tradewinds grain bed. Located at Hugoton. 620-544-8093.

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300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!

218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!

1410 S Jefferson- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A att dbl garage, fence, storage shed, includes adjacent lot. Nice Location!

1209 S Madison- Nice Ranch style home, 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, shed. Call today to see this nice property!

FOR RENT

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office tfc16 Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.

910 S. Coulter, Hugoton, KS. 620-544-7605 (tfc35)

at the corner of Sixth & Jackson. Asking $269,800.

For more information, contact

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

Commercial Listing - 113 W. 6th Hugoton Kansas one northeast of Hugoton, Kansas and the other south of Feterita, Kansas.

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

One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 544-2232. (tfc)

Chance Yoder - Broker/Owner 1012 S. Trindle Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Phone: 620-544-1907 Email:chanceyoder@highplainsre.com

Land Listing - 320 Acres in CRP grass for sale in 2 tracts,

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Explorer, V6, 4 wheel drive, nice interior, stereo with multi disc cd player asking $3000 call days 428-1406, evenings 544-4539. (tfc45) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Dodge Caravan. Excellent condition.

620-598-2232 or 918-440-6199.

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705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!

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402 West 11th - Commercial Office Building, 1997 sq ft, currently has reception, office, 3 exam rooms, 3 baths. Lots of potential! Call today to view this property.

310 S Monroe - Ranch Style, brick, 2 bed/1 bath, cen H/A, kit appl, det garage. Call today to see this home.

FOR RENT

2 bedroom trailer, uptown Partially furnished. Recently remodeled inside and out.

Now Available.

Office Space, uptown Could be used for office or small retail store.

2.5 bedroom house Carport, fence, small shed. All remodeled, inside & out.

Call 544-8202 or 428-5033 (8c1)

SERVICES OFFERED CLEANING/ORGANIZING: Need your sheds, garage or shops cleaned out and/or organized? Call us for a quote at (4p2) 620-428-5172 or 620-453-1962.

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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU The family of Dolores Harper would like to thank everyone who provided their love and support during our wife and mother’s extended illness and passing. All of your visits, food, cards and well wishes truly lessened the burden that we all felt during this difficult time. We would like to extend a special thank you to the amazing staff of the Stevens County Hospital without which this journey would have been much more difficult. Specifically, we would like to thank Dr. Sam and Dr. McGroarty for their extremely professional care and especially all of the amazing nurses, CNAs and nurses’ aides who assisted Mom and Dad in their time of need. In addition, we would like to extend our special thank you to Clayton and Theresa Gerrond who “adopted” our parents as their own over these last many years. Knowing that they have watched over both of them and now our dad, provides us with tremendous comfort and solace.

Dr. C.W. “Bill” Harper Kim and Carolyn Harper and families Keith and Shannon Harper and families

1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000

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REWARD OFFERED

CALL 620-544-5916

(150p45-15)

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drink(tfc1) ing. Call 544-9047.

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers

DIRECTORY

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc

experiencing divorce & separation

Meets Mondays

@

7 pm

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620-544-2849

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 19, 2017) 3t STEVENS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL R. GERROND, DECEASED Case No. 16PR41 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 2nd day of December, 2016, pursuant to the petition of Adam D. Gerrond, he was appointed as administrator of the estate of Daniel R. Gerrond, deceased, and duly qualified as such administrator; and Letters of Administration were is-

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sued to him on December 2, 2016, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

620-544-1517

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

LOST

WANTED

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

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--------------FOR RENT: One bedroom house. $300/mo + $150 cleaning deposit. Call 620544-5332.

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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: 818 S. Washington. 2 bdrm, 2 full ba, large living room, Central Heat & Air. Very nice and clean. Water paid. All furniture with washer/dryer. No pets, no smoking. Call 620-453-0551.

Chance Yoder at 620-544-1907 or visit our Web site at www.highplainsre.com

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ADAM D. GERROND Administrator TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Administrator

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Janets

Valentine Couples who register at

Valentine Couples Register at

The Little Gift Shop In The Corner

Bridal & Boutique

Register your sweetheart and yourself for a chance to win a

25

$

00

Gift Certificate

$

will win a

25

The winning couple will also be eligible for a chance to win the Sweetheart Sweepstakes.

Gift Certificate

544-8796

Hugoton/Liberal

Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary

WE LOVE ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

You could win

but the winners of our drawing will receive

Your Choice of Jewelry and a chance to be named Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners

and a chance to be the winning couple of the Sweetheart Sweepstakes

Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Third & Main Hugoton

1010 Van Buren

First National Bank

$

25

and a chance at the Sweetheart Sweepstakes prize 502 S. Jackson Hugoton

Member FDIC

The Sweethearts who win at

Creative Specialties

This Valentine Season

will receive a

$

SHOP STEVENS COUNTY

25

00 Gift Certificate

and a chance to win the Sweetheart Sweepstakes

214 W. Second in Hugoton

Register yourself and your cariño for a chance to win while enjoying a meal at

110 West 4th St Hugoton 620-544-4004

Two Free Dinners w/drinks included

and enter the

The winners will have a chance to be picked as the Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners!

Eighteenth Annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes

Register you and your sweetheart at

...for COUPLES ONLY! ONLY

The winners will receive a

Nieto’s Cafe 2- #3 Dinners & Drinks

will give away to their lucky winning couple

401 S. Main Street 620-544-8726

The Winning Couple will receive a and a chance to be chosen as the Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners!

50 Gift Certificate

$

To be used for flowers, restaurant, movie rental, etc.

304 W. 5th Hugoton

Courtesy of

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce If your names are chosen at

The

Hugoton

Hermes

The couple will receive a

One Year FREE Subscription and a chance to be named winners of the Sweetheart Sweepstakes!

522 S. Main Hugoton

Be sure to register you and your sweetheart at

REGISTER

Register at

BULTMAN, INC.

(as couples)

You Can Win a

Now At Any Stevens County Participating Merchant.

Persons Must Be At Least 18 Years Of Age

$

(NO MAXIMUM)

Gift Certificate

Winning Couple’s Names Will Be Picked Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Register you and your loved one at

2000

and a chance to win the Sweetheart Sweepstakes!!

110 E. 6th Street Hugoton

Come in and register at

Register for a chance to win while enjoying a meal at

Dominoes Mexican Grill Their lucky winning couple will receive

25

$

For a chance to win a

$

25 Gift Card

and a chance to be named Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners!

the winners’ names drawn will receive a

$

25

Gift Certificate

and a chance to be Sweetheart Sweepstakes Winners

509 West 11th Street Hugoton, KS 620-544-8500

El Abanero The Bank Will Award

20 Gas Capital Dollars $

and a chance to be named the Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners.

505 S. Main Street Hugoton

00 In

to the lucky couple of our drawing. You will

also have a chance to be drawn in the Sweetheart Sweepstakes Member FDIC

Gift Certificate and a chance to be the 2017 Sweetheart Sweepstakes Couple

and a chance to be the Sweetheart Sweepstakes winners.

625 S. Main Hugoton

Register at

Their winners will receive a

They will present their winners a

506 S. Main Hugoton (620) 544-7626

E Hwy 51 (620) 544-8473

The Hugoton

Register Register yourself yourself and and your your sweetheart sweetheart at at

t h a n ce a And a c theart e the Swe kes! ta s Sweep

Will Love To Award a Coupon for

A Large Pizza (up to 3 toppings) to the winners at our restaurant at 610 E. 11th in Hugoton

for a chance to win a

25 Gift Certificate

$

and a shot at winning the Sweetheart Sweepstakes!

531 S.Main St. 620-544-4065