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KHP releases Memorial Day incident reports The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing preliminary data from its Memorial Day weekend holiday activity. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 27, 2016, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016.

During that timeframe, the Patrol worked one fatal crash, which was alcohol-related.

Activity 2016 Total Non-Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes 0 Total Non-Alcohol Related Fatalities 0 DUI Related Fatal Crashes 1 DUI Related Fatalities 1 DUI Arrests 25 1,009 Speed Citations Speed Warnings 693 Adult Seatbelt Citations 230 Teen Seatbelt Citations 6 Child Restraint Citations 24 Motorists Assisted 1,079

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School is out and the pool is in! Hugoton’s swimming pool opened Tuesday, May 31 and marked the official beginning of a summer off for area families. The pool is open every day of the week from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and will offer night swims Wednes-

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day, June 29 and Wednesday, July 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. both evenings. Pioneer Communications will host a family night at the pool Wednesday, June 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. complete with a hot dog feed. The community is invited to enjoy the pool!

Commissioners continue to face budget struggles The Stevens County of County Board Commissioners met in regular session Monday, June 6, 2016 with Commissioners Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Dave Bozone all present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke,

County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes, District Three Candidates, Tron Stegman and Steve Davis and, running against Pat Hall for District Two Commissioner, Don Beesley.

The following is just an

Residents encouraged to give blood June 15 American Red The Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day June 14. The Blood Mobile will be in Hugoton Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Stevens County Fairgrounds.

“I am proud to team up with the Nexcare Give Program each year, with the mission of sparking a critical dialogue around the vital need for blood donation,” said supermodel and Nexcare Give spokesperson, Niki Taylor.

“For me, the cause is also a personal one. Following

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a car accident 15 years ago that left me in critical condition, the efforts of the American Red Cross and their brave donors saved my life. In honor of World Blood Donor Day, I am sharing my story and people encouraging around the world to support blood donation, inspiring their friends and families to join the cause.”

This is the eighth year the Red Cross and Nexcare Bandages have partnered for the Nexcare Give program. To honor those who “give” around the world, Nexcare Bandages has developed a limitededition collection of bandages with the theme “Feel the Beat, Give Blood,” featuring five vibrant dance-

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes?

The paper took an amazing class trip with the 2015-16 sixth grade class of Heritage Christian Academy to see all the sights at the nation’s capitol recently. Pictured in front of the White House from left to right are Heidi Bogan, Kyra Shelton, Kathleen Bogan, Lanelle Bogan and Trevor Bogan; center row from left to right are

inspired designs reflecting different styles and cultures from around the globe. The limited-edition bandages will be available to those who come out to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross now World Blood through Donor Day June 14.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a lifesaving blood transfusion. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

Donors of all blood types are currently needed. For more information or to make an apContinued to page 5

Misty Martin, Chloe Martin, Jesus Ornelas, Ross Grewell, Jamyn Walters and Toni Grewell; and back row from left to right are Caleb Williams, Gavin Williams, Roy Bogan, Jacquelynn Grewell, Ethan Bogan, Greg Grewell and Christina Tower. Photo courtesy of Misty Martin.

agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda included Bills at 8:30; Vicki Kubin at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; Linda Stalcup at 10:00; Leslie Bissell at 10:30; Neal Gillespie at 11:00; Curtis Crawford at 11:30; Robert Davis in between; and lunch at 12:00.

When this reporter arrived the Commissioners were talking over miscellaneous subjects including issues that may need to be added to the primary ballot. Some of these issues include increasing the mil levy. The discussion was about how the Library and Senior Centers are going

Hospital’s financials deemed “stable” The Stevens County Hospital Board met Monday, June 6 for their regular meeting.

Board members Milton Gillespie, Keith Rome, Patty Lahey, Benny Cabrera, John Denton and Kirk Heger were present. Others attending included Dave Piper, Linda Stalcup, Diane Mangels, Stacy Helget, Jennifer Featherston, Jessica Reinerio, Tron Stegman and Marie Austin.

The board approved last month's minutes as printed. Diane Mangels was up first with the Human Resources report.

She stated there were a few open positions at both the hospital and Pioneer Manor. Five people went through orientation in May, and six more will go through soon. Diane said turnover is always a bit higher when the school year ends or begins.

Dawn Maas, Director of Nursing, was unable to make the meeting as she was working the floor at the hospital. Next was Stacy Helget with the Clinic's report. She presented a sheet to the Continued to page 4

to be able to stay open with the severe cuts in their budgets.

The $70,000. transportation Continued to page 8

The Dust Bowl Riders will host the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally this Saturday, June 11. This year marks the twenty-second year for the event, and it’s planned to be a great one! There will be barbecue from Oklahoma Smoke, original artwork up for auction, plenty of vendors, a DJ, and of course countless unique and inspiring motorcycles, along with their riders!

The event will start at 2:00 p.m. at Barb’s Den on Sixth Street. The Dust Bowl Riders give back heartily to the community in the form of scholarships for local graduates and charitable donations. Even if you don’t ride, this is one summer happening you just can’t miss!

HHS grad Nordyke named State Star in Agribusiness

Austin Nordyke poses with his State Star in Agribusiness along with his parents Shannon and Paul Nordyke.

Hugoton FFA member Austin Nordyke was recognized as the State Star in Agribusiness, one of the association’s top honors, during the eighty-eighth Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1-3, 2016, on the Kansas State University campus.

Each year, the Kansas FFA Association recognizes three members who have the top Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs with the Star Farmer, Star in Agribusiness and Star in Ag Placement awards. The Star competitions are sponsored by ICM, Inc., United Bank and Trust and Kansas Farm Bureau.

Nordyke’s Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE) is in Plant Systems Landscape Entrepreneurship, in which he runs his own lawn care service, Austin Nordyke Lawn Care. He has built a customer base of approximately 30 customers, and manages the schedule, billing and equipment maintenance of his business. He plans to attend Kansas State University and major in agricultural engineering. Austin is the son of Paul and Shannon Nordyke. His advisor is Les McNally.

Finalists for the Star in Agribusiness honor were: Hunter Idol, Doniphan West FFA and Colt Sutterby, Uniontown FFA. Submitted by the Kansas FFA Association.

Governor Sam Brownback calls special session to keep Kansas schools open Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement Tuesday, June 7, calling for a special legislative session to address threats by the Kansas Supreme Court to close Kansas schools.

"After discussion with Legislative Leadership, I have decided to call a special session to keep Kansas schools open, despite the Court's threat to

close them. It is distressing that the Kansas Supreme Court has put the schools and legislature of Kansas in this position over less than one percent of school funding.

"I will do everything I can to keep this session focused on education. I am working to arrange the particular dates of the session, which will occur later this month."

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Obituaries

Remembering WWII Veterans Dear Editor, Perry Williams, John L Perkins Army The “Memorial Day Special” World Ralph Bohn, War II submitted by David Army Stout was excellent. Permit Bill Roll, Navy me to add a few names to it. I James Settle, Army doubt if I will name them all, Jack Tenbrook, Army but here are some of them: Paul Hershey, Navy Bill Light, Marine Corps J.D. Day, Army James Light, Army I know that both Albert Paul Light, Army and Robert Stuart served, but My good buddy, Jack I do not know what service Demmitt, US Navy they were in.

Gordon Hipp, Marine Corps I had the honor of serving Gordon came to visit me while in the U.S. Marine Corps. we were fighting the Battle for Okinawa.

Respectfully submitted, Gerald Williamson, Army John L. Perkins J.D. Hunt, Marines Belen, N.M. “Buzz” Williams, Navy

Jimmie Fuller Death has claimed the life of Jimmie Ray Fuller. Mr. Fuller, 78, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, May 30, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, Took Report, Officer Crane • Possible Domestic, 700 Block of South Monroe, Everything Okay, Officer Hagman Tuesday, May 31, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog Bite, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Took Report, Officer Hale Wednesday, June 1, 2016 • Theft/Criminal Damage to Property, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Puppies at Large, 800 Block of South Monroe, Owner Caught Puppies, Sergeant Johnson • Dog Bite, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Dog Had Shots, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, June 2, 2016 • Removed Subject, 100 Block of East Fourth, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Lost/Stolen Tag, 400 Block of East Fourth, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Door Unlock, 1000 Block of South Buren, Public Service, Van Sergeant Johnson Friday, June 3, 2016 • RP of Assault, 900 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 100/200 Block of Jackson, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane Saturday, June 4, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, 1100 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman

• Dog at Large, 100 Block of East Fourth, Officer Hagman • Dogs Trip Subject, 300 Block of South Madison, Officer Hagman • Possible Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, All Okay, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East First, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman Sunday, June 5, 2016 • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Domestic, 200 Block of East Eighth, Separated Subjects, Officer Crane

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity May 30 through June 5.

Fire Department Monday, May 30, 5:08 pm – dispatched to Highway 56 and Road Y for a motor vehicle accident.

Monday, May 30, 10:40 pm – called to Highway 51 and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident.

Ambulance Activity Four medical runs, two transfers and two motor vehicle accidents.

Insight

He was born March 3, 1938 in Los Angeles, Ca. to Arthur and Gladys L. Fuller.

Jimmie was employed as a painter and plasterer for many years with Tradewind Industries in Liberal. He also served in the National Guard for 11 years as a cook. He enjoyed working on old cars and his favorite car was a 1928 model “A” Ford.

For the last ten years Jimmie lived at Good Samaritan Center where his main activity was watching TV. He also loved visiting his friends,

Mary Sullivan Friends and family gathered Friday morning to remember and honor Mary K. Sullivan, age 75, of Ulysses.

Mrs. Sullivan passed from this life Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita.

She was born July 23, 1940 in Liberal, the daughter of Alvin Douglas Sears and the former Cressie Elizabeth Martin.

Mary grew up in Pratt and graduated in 1958 from Pratt High School. She lived in Liberal and moved to Ulysses in 1961.

December 26, 1960, Mary married James Hubert Sulli-

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

Good Shop Day Outside the machine shop, a steady rain beat the steel roof like a drum. The sky was socked in with clouds and activity in Kiowa County farm country moved slowly.

Inside the building south of Mullinville, Rick Sherer took advantage of the rainy conditions to pull maintenance on his 9760 rotary combine before the upcoming wheat harvest.

“I believe it’s important to learn about your machines,” Sherer says. “If you don’t know a lot about ‘em and things go wrong, John Deere can’t always come out whenever you want them to.”

Sage wisdom from a farmer stockman who’s been in this vocation for more than 40 years.

At 62, Sherer takes a little more time to enjoy and experience life to the fullest.

For him this means drawing chalk figures on the sidewalk with his grandchildren – even in the whirlwind of harvest. It may also mean playing with them inside the shop. Almost everything in the machine shop has something to do with his grandchildren.

This includes electric cars, trucks and toys.

A clear, gallon jar filled with taffy, tootsie rolls and other candy sits on the steel work bench within reach of his four grandkids.

Their names, date, time of birth, weight and length are neatly displayed on the side of the first-aid cabinet at the far-end of his bench.

“My grandchildren mean a great deal to me,” Sherer says. “I like to reflect on them daily. To look at their names refreshes my memory those were good days.”

The Kiowa County farmer also likes to visit with friends, neighbors and family when they stop by. Several chairs can be found near the work bench.

Farming has been a good way of life for Sherer. While he remains a successful ag producer in Kiowa County, money is not the sole reason for farming because as he says, “you don’t always make money.

“I don’t believe, I’ve ever woke up one day that I didn’t enjoy going to work,” he says.

“Sure some days are better than others but I wouldn’t still be farming if I didn’t like it.”

There are three things about his life on the farm he cherishes above all the rest: fine fences, a good looking field of wheat and seeing cattle grazing on wheat pasture.

“I like five-wire fences,” Sherer says. “I’ve got

traveling, playing board games and fishing.

Mr. Fuller was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and liked to discuss the Scriptures with others. He loved sharing his hope that soon God’s Kingdom, with Jesus as ruler, will do away with our enemy death forever. Jimmie believed in the resurrection and his hope was to live again on earth in that promised paradise. Until that time, Jimmie will certainly be missed.

Survivors include his brother Gary Fuller and wife Maggie of Garden City; nephew Terry Ware and wife Mersa; four nieces, Melody Freie and husband John, Jeanie Determan and husband Don, Suzette Grimes and Betsy Jayne Forman; and his many other relatives and friends.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Donna Jean Maxwell.

Funeral services were attended Friday morning, June 3 at Brenneman Funeral Home with David Vartian presiding.

Private inurnment followed.

Memorial contributions may be made out to The Watchtower in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

a lot of ‘em. They cost a lot of money, but I enjoy them. In the long run, they’ve saved me money.”

There’s something magical for Sherer, just driving down the road looking at a solid fivewire fence. To him it’s neat, it’s clean and wellbuilt.

“And when others drive by they think, “It’s going to be there for 50 years. He won’t have to touch that fence again.”

As for a good looking field of golden grain waving in the Kansas wind, there’s nothing prettier, Sherer says. Farmers sow the wheat, watch it grow and turn colors. From planting until harvest takes approximately nine months.

“It’s like giving birth,” he says. “It’s beautiful.”

As for the cattle, Sherer never tires of seeing them grazing in the open pasture. If they’re gaining weight, he’s happy.

Being an Angus man, the cattle he likes to see most are Angus. He also likes quality stock, in top shape and well cared for.

“I probably overfeed mine a bit,” Sherer says. “But I don’t want ‘em thin.”

A good relationship with the local veterinarian along with a sound herd-health program is essential, he says. It’s also important to build strong relationships with others in the community.

Talking about Steve Goering who managed the Mullinville elevator for years, Sherer says, “You couldn’t ask for a better man and Steve is a true friend.”

He believes the same about local extension agent, Barrett Smith.

“We all appreciate seeing him around the country,” Sherer says. “He not only comes to our farm, but I know he visits other farms and towns in the area. I hear about it.”

For the Kiowa County farmer stockman these are all “good” things.

“You appreciate these people,” Sherer says.

“They are an essential part of our operations.

They’re the best.”

John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Jo Diane “Jodee” Taylor Former Hugoton resident Jo Diane “Jodee” Taylor of Springdale, Ar. passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Springdale at the age of 71.

She was born March 30, 1945 in Dodge City to Loren “Preach” and June Schwein Flummerfelt and was raised in Hugoton. Her childhood was full of many happy memories of her large extended family. She was especially close to her cousins.

In July of 1965, she married Henry A. ”Hank” Taylor Jr. and they spent many happy years together. She was a homemaker until her children started school. During the 1980’s she was a health insurance agent for Taylor and Associates Insurance and was actively inyouth the in volved ministries at First Baptist Church in Springdale.

Prior to retirement Jodee was the Owner/Operator of Fabric Outlet in Rogers, Ar. for 15 years.

Mrs. Taylor was a devout

Christian whose faith was very important to her. She had a deep love for her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a strong affection for animals. She was a kind, loving and caring woman.

Jodee was preceded in death by her parents and brother Dan Flummerfelt.

Survivors include two sons, Trey Taylor and wife Jennifer of Springdale and Dirk Foxworthy of Overland daughter her Park; Stephanie Hall and husband Ken of Fayetteville, Ar.; brother Doug Flummerfelt of Cathy wife and Shenandoah, Ia.; and her nine grandchildren, Shelton Rosner and husband Beau, Daxton Harrison, Kaylie Stone, Owen Hall, Nate Foxworthy, Lexi Foxworthy, Eli Hall, Jacob Taylor and Emily Taylor.

A gathering of friends took place Monday, June 6 at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. A private graveside service followed at Bluff Cemetery with Charlie Foster officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Springdale Animal Shelter, 321 W Randall Wobbe Ln, Springdale, Ar. 72764 or The American Cancer Society, 5434 Walsh Lane, Suite 100, Rogers, Arkansas 72758.

Online condolences may www.sisco at left be funeral.com.

Carol McDaniel van in Ulysses.

Mary worked at the family business, Sullivan Inc., and ran the elevator at Milepost.

She and her husband ran cattle, and Mary did the bookwork. In the early 1970’s, she went to work at Hathaway and Kimball Law Office, working there for 20 years. She was then appointed the Grant County Register of Deeds and held that office from March 1, 1994 until December 31, 2013.

Mrs. Sullivan was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church where she was a Communion Minister, Alter Society, and Kansas Register of Deeds Association.

Mary was on the Sullivan Inc. Board of Directors and served as their secretary. She also served on the Grant County Scholarship Board and Grant County Cemetery Board.

Mary enjoyed her Thursday Night Social Group, reading, traveling, going to the mountains, and going to casinos. Mary always made time for her family, remembering their special days, birthdays and anniversaries.

Survivors include her son Kelly Sullivan of Ulysses; sister Betty Liebst of Medicine Lodge; several nieces and nephews; and many family members and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; brother Bob Sears; and an infant brother, Jimmie Douglas Sears.

Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Peter Fernandez officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery.

Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, or donor’s choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

The death of Carol H. McDaniel has been learned.

Mrs. McDaniel passed from this life Saturday June 4, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Liberal. She was 79.

Carol was born November 26, 1936 in Girard to William and Helen Kochiusko McCormack.

For many years Carol worked as head of the Kansas Department of Human Resources.

Survivors include her husband Larry D. Wells of Liberal; three sons, Tony Herbinger of Pittsburgh, Rick Herbinger of La Follette, Tn. and Alan McDaniel of Liberal; and her daughter Marcy and husband Mike Higgins of

Hutchinson.

Carol was preceded in death by daughter Jan Herbinger.

The family has chosen cremation and no services are planned at this time.

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

Marilyn Stephens Word has been received of the death of Marilyn Lea Stephens. Mrs. Stephens passed from this life June 3, 2016 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover. She was 88.

Marilyn was born March 19, 1928 in Forgan, Ok., the daughter of John Greer and the former Edna Kyle.

January 22, 1947, she married James Ray Stephens at Plains. He preceded her in death March 27, 2007.

Marilyn was a homemaker, taught piano, organ and accordion lessons, and she was a sales representative for Avon.

Survivors include three sons, Ray Stephens and wife Peggy of Oak Harbor, Wa., Ken Stephens and Carol of Apollo Beach, Fl. and Rollie Stephens and wife Cindy of Owasso, Ok.; her

daughter Joyce Kay Stephens of Liberal; brother Rex Greer of Hot Springs, Ar., her sister Joyce Dufield of Littleton, Co.; four grandchildren, Michael Stephens, Sasha Brown, Josh Stephens and Bethany Kelley; and five great grandchildren, Hunter Stephens, Lincoln Brown, Brody Stephens, Shephard Stephens and Charles Kelley.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and brother Walter Greer.

Funeral services took place Tuesday, June 7 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Odle presiding.

Burial followed in the Plains Cemetery at Plains.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association 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.

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Obituaries Leslie Teel Former Hugoton resident Leslie Lee Teel, 60, passed from this life Monday, June 6, 2016 at his home in Liberal.

He was born in Hugoton the son of James I. Teel and the former Vera E. Hayes.

Leslie graduated from Hugoton High School with the Class of 1973.

Leslie went to work in the family business with Teel Pump Service in the oilfield until he became too ill to

work anymore retiring in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his brother Gary Teel and wife Marcia of Liberal; sister Mary Ann Goodloe and husband Bill of Guymon, Ok.; his nephews, Logan Teel, Matthew Teel, Justin Teel, Jordan Teel, Keith Goodloe, Kevin Goodloe and Kyle Goodloe; and his niece Kerry Teel.

Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ronald Mike Teel and Donald Ike Teel.

Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing.

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

Rosa Martinez Liberal resident Rosa Elia Martinez passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita at the age of 37.

Rosa was born July 17, 1978 in Phoenix, Az. to Jose Soto and Maria Negrete-Soto.

She graduated high school in Santa Teresa, N.M. and continued her schooling at the International School of Business, majoring in administration.

May 3, 2003, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Javier Martinez, in Liberal.

Rosa and Javier had three beautiful children together who were the light of her life.

Mrs. Martinez worked for 18 years as a receptionist for National Beef Packing Company in Liberal. She was a member of St. Anthony of

Padua Catholic Church.

Rosa was a dedicated wife and mother and a beloved sister and daughter. Her family meant the most to her.

Her family said, "The woman could cook!"

Survivors include her husband Javier Martinez of Liberal; father Jose Soto of Sunland Park, N.M.; her sons, Javier Joel and Cristian Ivan of the home; daughter Kayla Aylin of the home; her brother Jose F. Soto of Guymon, Ok.; and sisters, Maria Calvillo of Liberal, Blanca Soto of Sunland Park, Norma Soto and Sandra Soto both of Amarillo, Tx., Lupe Carrola of Montrose, Co. and Angeleta Morales of Juarez, Mexico.

Rosa was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Liberal.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Brenneman Funeral Home.

Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rosa Martinez memorial fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

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Local FFA members participate in State FFA Band at convention A select group of Kansas students used their musical abilities to entertain members and guests by performing as the State FFA Band at the eighty-eighth Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1-3, 2016, on the K-State campus. Participating Hugoton students were Bernabe Mendoza, Elias Mendoza, Javier Rosas and Hallie Wettstein.

In order to participate in this select ensemble, mem-

bers were required to submit audition tapes and recommendations from their local music instructors.

The State FFA Band was directed by Yvonne ColleBurden, Medicine Lodge High School, and assisted by Kris Brenzikofer, Marais des Cygnes Valley High School.

The band performed two concerts during the convention.

Submitted by Kansas FFA Association.

FFA members earn scholarships The Kansas FFA Alumni awarded scholarships to FFA members from across the state who will be attending the Washington Leadership Conference this summer. FFA members were recognized for scholarship awards at the eighty-eighth Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1-3, 2016, on the Kansas State University campus. Among those awarded were Bernabe Mendoza and Brooklynn Trotter from Hugoton.

At WLC, FFA members will be challenged to take their leadership skills to the next level by learning to know their purpose, value people, take action and serve others.

Located in the nation's capital, the conference is a fiveday event training FFA members to make a positive impact in their school, local community, state and country.

The National FFA Foundation also awarded scholarships to members across the state of Kansas at the eightyeighth Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1-3, 2016, on the Kansas State University campus.

Among those awarded was Hugoton High School graduate Austin Nordyke.

Submitted by the Kansas FFA Association.

Five Hugoton students earn FFA State degrees A total of 18 students from the Southwest District FFA were awarded their State FFA Degree at the eighty-eighth Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1-3, 2016, on the Kansas State University campus. Members from Hugoton who met qualifications were Landon Brecheisen, Jessica Harper, Alyson Kiley, Austin Nordyke and Mariah Reynolds.

The State Degree is the highest honor the Kansas FFA Association can bestow upon its members. In order to achieve this award, members must meet the following requirements: have received

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their Chapter FFA Degree, been an FFA member and agricultural education student for at least two years, earned at least $2,000 or worked 600 hours in their Supervised Agricultural Experience program, given a six minute speech about agriculture or FFA, participated in eight different leadership activities, received a “C” average or better in high school and shown a record of outstanding leadership and community involvement.

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Austin Nordyke wins ADM scholarship Three local graduating seniors were the recipients of the ADM FFA $1,000 scholarship this year, Austin Nordyke of Hugoton, Jessica Hanson of Ulysses and Trace Patterson of Spearman, Tx. Each student’s local FFA chapters received a $250 grant from ADM to assist with continued excellence in their chapter programs.

Austin Nordyke is the son of Paul and Shannon Nordyke with plans to attend Wichita State University and pursue a degree in Agricultural Engineering. ADM Manager, Jayson Featherston, also from Hugoton, was honored to host Austin along with his mother, sister Karessa, and Ag Advisor Les McNally on a recent tour of the ADM-Panhandle facility located in Hooker, Ok. Jayson said, “We had a great visit about all of the benefits that are a result of the hard work he has put in to his high school years as well as the unlimited realm of opportunities ADM provides for a career.” Austin says, “The

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FFA has taught me many valuable lessons and given me so many tools that I am able to use to better myself and will be able to continue using to ensure that I have a successful future.”

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great students pursuing a career in agriculture. As the world’s population grows, so does demand for quality foods, feed ingredients for livestock, alternative fuels, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional chemicals. As one of the world’s leading agricultural processors, ADM plays a pivotal role in meeting all of these needs.

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June 6 - June 10 - Hugoton’s City Wide Spring Cleaning Week.

June 9 - “Record Breaking Mustaches” for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

- Hugoton Aglow will meet at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton. A meeting with speaker Suzie Woods will follow at 7:30 p.m.

June 10 - Community Sing Along, a nondenominational worship

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service at the Activity Center, 624 Main in Hugoton.

June 14 - Flag Day - Yoga storytime at the Stevens County Library for ages birth through 12, starting at 10:00 a.m.

- Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.

- My HOPE, a support group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one, will meet at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden City, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

June 15 - Stevens County Library will host “Zumba with Miss Shelby” at the Hugoton Recreation Center, starting at 10:00 a.m.

- Stevens County LEPC will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Fire Department. Please RSVP to Susan Schulte at svco_suzy@hotmail.com.

- The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.

- Pioneer Communications will host a hot dog feed and FREE swimming for area families at

the Hugoton Swimming Pool from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The first 50 kids under 18 will get a free Pioneer Communications beach ball.

June 16 - “Ninja Secrets” for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

June 17 - Community Sing Along, a nondenominational worship service at the Activity Center, 624 Main in Hugoton.

June 18 - Kansas Great Outdoors Day June 19 - Happy Father’s Day!

Aglow Fellowship will meet for coffee and fellowship June 9 at 7:00 p.m. with a meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center at Seventh and Main. Please enter the building through the Main Street entrance.

Suzie Woods will be returning to this fellowship as the speaker. She has been married to Jack for 47 years, and he frequently accompanies her when she ministers. They have four adult children and four grandchildren. Suzie has been in full-time ministry for 22 years. During 13 years of this time she was pastor of area church groups. She is president and founder of “Rehearsing the Word Ministry, Inc.” She presents Bible study, worship services, ladies’ meetings, nursing homes and weekly Bible study in her home.

Jack and Suzie live in Mi-

neola, where she presently ministers at various houses of worship as needed. Suzie has ministered in many communities of the U.S., and in Mexico.

She has a heart for people to be saved, filled with the Holy Spirit and functioning as confident ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Suzie says there are two main emphasis in her services: Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus and Knowing Jesus Christ as your Healer.

One prominent Scripture as she serves the Lord is Proverbs 18:21 - “Death and life are in the Power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” (KJV)

June 20 - Summer begins - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

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

June 21 - Puppet Show by SWKLS at the Stevens County Library for ages birth through 12, starting

at 10:00 a.m.

June 22 - Stevens County Library summer reading program “Mad Science” starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room.

June 23 - “Record Breaking Paper Airplanes” for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Lambs of the Kingdom Aglow will meet Thursday

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Location: River of Life Church 424 S. Jackson, Hugoton • 544-4828 Mom & Dad: Please call 620-544-4828 to get admission forms for each child you plan to enroll and bring the forms with you the first day.

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Dean & Gloria celebrate 71 years Dean and Gloria Lewis celebrated their seventyfirst anniversary June 7, 2016. The couple was married June 7, 1945. Their union was blessed with three children and has continued to be blessed with ten grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Cards would be greatly appreciated to help them celebrate this monumental occasion. Their address is as follows: Dean & Gloria Lewis % Pioneer Manor PO Box 758 Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Hospital Board Continued from page 1 board detailing the Clinic's activity over the past month. She said they'd seen some allergies and a few mild illnesses, but thankfully they haven't seen much acute illness. Stacy also reported Dr. Sam had taken a week's vacation, which always shows an impact in the number of patients seen. She said the Clinic has been holding its own and asserted the doctors stay busy.

The board then voted unanimously to approve the reappointment of Soen B. Liong, MD for radiology and anesthesia and Hubert Peterson, MD for consulting pathology. Dr. Sam was unable to attend the meeting Monday evening, so there was no medical staff report.

Chairman Kirk Heger introduced Tron Stegman as a candidate for Stevens County Commissioner District 3 and reported about the hospital board's meeting with the commissioners earlier Monday morning.

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Jennifer Featherston reported for the Long Term Care Unit, saying they currently have 70 residents with two more moving in within the next couple of weeks. She also reported she had done some dementia training with her staff, and Nancy Honig will offer more information in a class later this week.

CEO Linda Stalcup's report was next. She spoke about Governor Brownback's recent press release about the four percent provider rate reduction and was happy to report Stevens County's hospital is exempt. She also spoke about the rising bed tax, which will increase exponentially in the very near future. If Pioneer Manor can convert to a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, the bed tax increase won't present such an impact. CCRCs offer the ability for residents to progress from home-based, fairly independent living to assisted living, and eventually to nursing homelevel care. Linda reported she has been looking into converting the facility to a CCRC very seriously, and hopes to have concrete information for next month's meeting. At this point, Pioneer Manor will move toward obtaining CCRC status. If CCRC status isn't attained, the bed tax won't completely cover the shortage often seen with Medicaid patients.

Hospital CFO Dave Piper gave his report next, saying April's financial report was positive, and the hospital continues in a stable position. He also predicted May wouldn't look as positive, but three separate items will contribute to

that: the hospital had to pay the quarterly bed tax of $40,000; the county insurance bill of $160,000 was due; and there will be three payrolls in May. Dave reported the hospital is officially through a third of the year and has collected 41% of their budget. Linda mentioned part of the hospital's positive financials can be attributed to increased swing bed days, from 64 to 242, thanks in big part to a newlyacquired discharge specialist.

Linda invited Monica to the next meeting to speak with the board and illustrate exactly what her job entails.

Dave was then asked for more information about the insurance bill from the county, and why it hadn't been included in the month's budget.

He said the bill arrives from the county when the monies are allocated, and indicated he would also like more information about its formulation. He and Linda agreed they were interested in pursuing a plan for the hospital to purchase its own insurance.

In old business, Linda reported Joyce Baughman's tree had just been planted by the Pioneer Manor sign. The hospital's HVAC project is nearly complete, and the improvement is much appreciated by hospital employees.

Board member Patty Lahey requested an executive session concerning personnel for 15 minutes with CEO Linda Stalcup present.

The meeting adjourned. The next hospital board meeting will be Tuesday, July 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital's Community Room.

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Grant has joined the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We're so glad you've joined us Grant! We know you'll become a great reader!

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Congressional candidate Marshall visits Dr. Roger Marshall stopped by Hugoton Thursday morning to intro-

duce himself. Dr. Marshall is a Great Bend physician who remarked he has delivered

Roger Marshall greets Erick Nordling and Steve Morris during his “meet and greet” event at the Senior Center Thursday.

more than 5,000 babies in Kansas. He is running for U.S. Congress in the primary August 2 against Tim Huelskamp of District 1.

Dr. Marshall stated he planned to repeal or replace Obamacare if he is elected.

He also planned to ensure Kansas once again has a seat on the Agriculture committee.

He commented he was not a career politician. If elected, he would like to get the EPA out of the farms. He wants to strengthen our troops to fight ISIS and radical Islam.

Dr. Marshall reminded all present to get out and vote at the primary August 2, 2016.

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Know guns? Participate in WSU survey

Parker Titus signs a letter of intent to play basketball for the Friends University Falcons in Wichita April 7. He was awarded both a basketball athletic scholarship as well as the Presidential Academic Scholarship. He will begin practice and classes, majoring in Computer Science, in August 2016. Pictured with Parker are his parents Wayne Titus at left and Ginny Titus at right. Standing behind Parker is Friends University Falcons Coach Dale Saber.

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Think you know about guns? A Wichita State researcher is inviting the public to test their gun knowledge through an online survey of firearms and firearm safety.

The information gleaned from the survey will lead to more effective strategies for preventing accidents caused by inappropriate firearm safety practices, says Joel Suss, of WSU's Applied Cognition and Expertise Lab and assistant professor in the Human Factors program.

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (CDC), in 2014 there were 15,928 nonfatal, unintentional firearm-related injuries in the United States.

Yet there has been little research on the relationship between firearm owners' perceived knowledge of firearms and their ability to tell whether or not a firearm is loaded.

Shedding light on this relationship could help researchers design better firearms safety training pro-

grams and inform the design of firearms.

The anonymous survey is open to people with all levels of firearms knowledge and experience. It's unique, Suss says, because much of the survey is video-based and designed to directly assess people's ability to tell whether or not a firearm is loaded.

Current and prospective firearm owners who are familiar with firearms may assume they "know guns" and follow good safety practices. The survey offers people the ability to test their knowledge in an objective manner. Even experienced firearm users have found the survey helped them identify areas where their knowledge of firearms functioning could be improved.

Goals of the survey include: • To examine how gun ownership, gun carry and prior experience with firearms is related to performance on an objective test of firearms safety and functioning.

• To examine how people's self-assessed knowledge of

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One of the opponents in the picture, Dr. W. T. Mathes (second from the left), is 96! He partners with his son-in-law John Odell on the left, age 68, and Bob partners with a former student, Ron Worrell age 68, on the right. The t-shirts the men are wearing bear the inscription, "Never Underestimate an Old Man with a Racquet." Photo was taken by Joe Avento of the Johnson City Press.

firearms safety and functioning is related to their performance.

• To understand the types of safety breaches – such as accidental discharge – people have experienced and the extent to which deficiencies in knowledge of firearms safety and functioning play a role in those accidents.

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of firearms safety and functioning.

• To develop training that can improve people's understanding of firearm safety and functioning.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton This Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. is Sew All Day. Also Saturday, card players are welcome to come to the Senior Center for a potluck at 6:00 p.m. with Pitch and Canasta following. That same evening is our monthly dance from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Craig Stevens playing live country music. Please bring a potluck.

If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

We now have volunteers to take blood pressures the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Please drop by if you would like to have your blood pressure checked. The next date is June 21, 2016.

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 the 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 June 9........................Pork Loin June 10................Frito Chili Pie ................& Cinnamon Rolls June 13 .......................Bierocks June 14 ..................Baked Ham June 15.............Beef & Noodles June 16 .........Smothered Steak Activities Thursday, June 9 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, June 22, 2006 Miriam Wolters received her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree May 20, 2006 in Lubbock, Tx. Miriam is the daughter of Richard and Cathy Wolters of Hugoton.

Thursday, June 18, 1981 Mike Wing was named Champion All-Around Cowboy for the second year in a row at the Kansas State High School Rodeo Finals in Topeka last weekend. He received top awards for bull riding and bareback events.

Jill Nix and Terry Jordan were united in marriage May 30, 1981 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Hugoton.

Thursday, June 24, 1976 Gena Willoughby left Thursday for a twenty-day Quarterhorse Show run in Wyoming and Nebraska.

Gena has been showing her horses throughout the nation this year and is currently ranked fourth in the nation in Youth Reining on her horse Whimpy Step. She will represent Kansas in the showman-

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ROBINSON CHARGER - Sam Robinson, left, was the possessor of a fast horse, one that he had purchased from a racing operator. Next in line are Grant Childress and his brother Bert Noble and Harry Lee. Sam formerly resided in ship class at the National Youth Championship Show in Tulsa, Ok. Thursday, June 15, 1961 Roy T. Horton and Ruth Knowles are planning their wedding for July 23, 1961.

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Woodsdale and then moved to Hugoton. He previously lived in Pratt and Barber Counties where he had encounters with law enforcement officers. Taken from the Hugoton Hermes Historical Edition August 1961.

Thursday, June 21, 1956 Mike McDowell has enlisted in the U. S. Army for four years under “Operations Gyroscope”. Now in basic training at Ft. Ord, Ca., McDowell is scheduled to join the 10th division in Germany upon completion of his training. McDowell graduated from Hugoton Rural High School last spring.

Friday, June 24, 1921 Mrs. I.N. Clodfelter bought some potatoes at a local grocery store last week. When preparing them, she was surprised to find a baby bull snake curled up inside one of the large potatoes.

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

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Russell Child Development Center awarded for efforts to make working and breastfeeding easier for employees Russell Child Development Center has received the Silver Level “Breastfeeding Employees Support Award” from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition and its Business Case for Breastfeeding program.

The award is based on proven and established standards to benefit employers and employees. It recognizes businesses providing support services to their breastfeeding employees, to include education as well as the time and space for employees to nurse and/or pump breastmilk at their workplace. The award, the second ranking of three sponsored by the Coalition,

was presented by Brenda Bandy, director of the Business Case for Breastfeeding program in Kansas.

According to Bandy, Russell Child Development Center received the award for achieving a high level of support to their employees as outlined in the Coalition’s criteria. She said they provide a “silver level” pumping room, allow flexible time to pump, and have instituted a policy of breastfeeding support.

Pointing out that many breastfeeding mothers abandon breastfeeding when they return to work because they lack the support and appropriate facilities at their place of employment, Bandy said, “We want to help change that unfortunate situation”. She cited research showing adequate

support for breastfeeding employees benefits businesses through savings in health care expenses, reduced turnover rates, lower absenteeism, and increased employee loyalty.

Employers with established support services for breastfeeding employees have reported a $3 for $1 return on investment plus realizing a more productive working environment.

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Businesses providing support services for their breastfeeding employees can be considered for a “Breastfeeding Employees Support Award” at the bronze, silver and gold levels. Applications are available at http://www.kansasbusinesscase.com/for_employers/employer_awards.

The Business Case for Breastfeeding is a program to assist employers in developing or enhancing support services for their breastfeeding employees. The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is a non-profit 501(c) 3 with the mission of working collaboratively to promote and protect breastfeeding in order to improve the health of Kansas families.

“Get Out” for Great Outdoors Day Across the U.S., state governors have declared June to be “Great Outdoors Month” to remind everyone of the fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities to enjoy. In conjunction with Great Outdoors Month, June 18, 2016 has been designated Great Outdoors Day in Kansas by Governor Brownback and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). The day will be celebrated at El Dorado State Park and will culminate with the Governor’s Campout. Great Outdoors Day activities and displays can be enjoyed free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at El Dorado State Park’s Walnut River Amphitheater Area.

Those attending the Great Outdoors Day will be able to

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Other activities include a KDWPT K-9 demonstration, aquatic education programs, flint knapping demonstrations, horse rides, a fishing clinic, and KDWPT’s mobile aquarium.

The Governor’s Campout will begin Saturday evening. Anyone interested in camping must pre-register by calling Kati Westerhaus at 620-672-0740 or emailing Kati.wester haus@ksoutdoors.com. Slots for campers are limited. The campout will begin with registration at 4:30 p.m. After a welcoming ceremony, campers can enjoy a national park exhibit, supper and programs including

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Commissioners Continued from page 1 program is in serious peril. All these are very hard decisions, and it was agreed that the tax payers should help make these decisions in the election.

Vicki Kubin with Western Child Advocacy brought in their request. Last year their organization helped 13 families in Stevens County. The cost per child is around $1600. Last year Stevens County gave their department $2500. Commissioners told her the budget workshop is in July and they will do what they can.

Tony Martin, head of Road and Bridge, reported in. He told of road work they have been doing. Their plans were for 12 miles of overlaying but

with cuts, they are only able to do four. Tony said the traffic study is back and the traffic on Road K is approximately 1011 vehicles a day. This is one of the heaviest traffic areas in southwest Kansas. The intersection at Feterita is between 800 to 900.

Tony told of a road in the county going through a residential area where a family is asking for help slowing the speeding traffic. They talked about the 55 mph speed limits on county roads. There are numerous county roads they can’t do that for all of them. They talked about “Children Playing” signs but do not want to give a false sense of security. Comments

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Loren Buss donated these beautiful antique dishes to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum They are displayed on a vintage table at the museum.

Many household items are displayed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The beautiful antique dishes were donated by Loren Buss. The 1930’s silverware on this table setting were contributed by Hildred French.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays

through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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were made that vehicles drive through there going 70 miles an hour. Ted may have his officers go that way sometimes.

Then the subject turned to a stop sign being moved from intersections Road 7 - Road N to Road 8 - Road N for north/south traffic. After much discussion, it was decided to write a resolution to do so. Tony continued to talk about road repair.

The Commissioners still want to pursue getting the $200,000 back from the golf course they gave them for expansion. It was discussed the golf course would like black top for the road south of the golf course, and the commissioners discussed making a deal for the golf course to pay for the road to get back that money. Tony will talk to them.

Ted Heaton talked about a resolution for the names of the streets at Feterita. He also talked about changing the name of Feterita. After much discussion, it was decided that Ted will see to this matter himself. Commissioners asked about a bill for cell phones. He said due to bad service, his department has changed from AT&T to Verizon.

Discussion followed of the lower valuation. It is down 36% to 100 million. Stevens County is used to a certain level of living and it will be hard to reset everybody. Some other counties have always had no more than 39 million to work with. Stevens County is very lucky - other towns have nothing. Pat Hall said ever since he has been commissioner - four years ago - it has gone down from 260 million. Taxes would have to raise 36% to keep all departments running as people are used to. The issue can be put on the ballot but the budgets will have to be set before knowing the results. It is be-

lieved there is a good possibility the county library may close if the mil levy is not raised.

Linda Stalcup, Dave Piper and a few members of the hospital board came in to discuss the hospital budget.

Commissioners asked how the new heat/air system is working. They said it’s working but still has a few issues to work out. The Commissioners requested a copy of their budget - but they didn’t have any. Copies were made from Dave’s copy. The hospital requested two million, because they used their reserves last year. When asked how much they have now, the representatives said they have a little left in reserve. They discussed many issues affecting their budget needs. Commissioners told them the two million is going to be hard to find for them.

Commissioners asked just how much they can cut what the lowest they can run on. Stevens County needs their hospital and it sounds very cruel but asked the representatives to seriously consider how many employees can be let go. Commissioners were told Medicare requires a certain number of employees.

Closing some departments was discussed - every department that closes affects all the other departments in money coming in. They are all intertwined. Commissioners said if they can hold on, the long term care will be paid for in three or four years. Also the heat and air system will have to be paid for.

Dave P said that the two million is what they need to function. Last year they had to use reserves. If they have to depend on the reserves again, it may be very dangerous and not very pretty but they may be able to work it out. This is if no unexpected things pop

up.

Joe asked what would happen if the two million goes away. The answer was that in six months it would be an emergency care unit not a hospital. The community will have to look at if they want to lose their hospital. That would be a huge change. Is the long term care a bigger drain? Linda said half the patients in the hospital are usually from the long term care unit. Dave assured the long term care is not as big a drain as one might think. The hospital and manor share a lot of expenses; they overlap.

Marshal Lewis and Carla Brownly brought in the budget request from Southwest Guidance Center. They came in place of Leslie Bissell.

Commissioners told them they have their budget workshop in July and will let them know.

Neal Gillespie came in with the Economic Development budget. Neal informed the Commissioners Alisha Owens is being groomed for his position when he retires. He discussed his budget with the

Commissioners and explained it in detail, including projects they have planned.

He then talked about the possible business looking to buy a lot east of town. Commissioners told him to keep them informed.

Curtis Crawford offered the Commissioners a plan to service all the county fire extinguishers. Commissioners said they liked using local service and voted to have him take care of the extinguishers.

Rodney Kelling came in needing to talk to Paul Kitzke about the ad he was to write up for him. Paul had needed to leave earlier. He reported the ambulance is to be delivered at the end of the month.

The Commissioners moved into executive session.

Robert Davis and Josh Jorde came in to discuss and explain the airport budget.

Commissioners said they will be meeting in July and will do what they can.

Minutes were looked over and accepted. Pam presented the budget for computer maintenance. Meeting adjourned.

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Community support groups offered at St. Catherine The St. Catherine Hospital will offer two community support groups the second week of each month, My Hope and Breast Friends.

Hospice chaplains, Lynn White and Gerry Dupuis will cofacilitate My Hope, a support group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Dupuis is a graduate of the Center for Loss and Life Transition with a certification in Death and Grief Studies and is certified in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counselling. White has 22 years in Pastoral Ministry and over ten years of experience in Hospice Chaplaincy and Bereavement Support. These sessions are opportunities to share your story and learn from others. They are

not therapy or replacement for individual and professional counseling for deep grief.

My Hope Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh St., Garden City from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch. Please call 620-272-2519 for more information.

The Breast Friends Cancer Support Group connects breast cancer patients with a network of resources as well as others in the community going through the same experience. The Breast Friends Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, 309 E. Walnut. The English speaking group is led by St. Catherine Hospital

Breast Center Navigator and Breast Cancer Survivor, Heather Wright-Renick, RN, and the Spanish speaking group is led by United Methodist Mexican American Ministries Community Health Worker for Cancer Health Disparities, Irma Robbins.

Participants may be at any stage in their breast cancer experience from newly diagnosed to survivorship. Educational materials, local resources, speakers and various activities ensure each participant gain the support, knowledge and perspective that are crucial for survivors.

For more information about Breast Friends, please call 620272-2360.

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Animal Control Corner ACO Stephanie Smith - City of Hugoton Animal Control When you first notice that your dog is missing you should: 1. Call your dog 2. Call Hugoton Police Department at 544-2020 and report your dog missing. Give a description of your dog and your dog's name. You should give your name, address, phone number you can be reached at.

3. Go out and LOOK for your dog.

4. If you find your dog call 544-2020 and tell dispatch you found the dog.

5. If you do not find your dog, please call and politely check back periodically. Dispatch has many things to do and is not hiding your dog from you, they get excited and are always very happy when they have a possible owner for dogs we have picked up or have a possible location of a missing dog. All have pets and empathize with you but remember dispatch is the same for all of us: Animal Control, Police Department; Sheriff's Department and EMS and Fire responders.

They may be very busy but are very good about getting the information I need. Please check back.

6. If we have impounded your dog you must make an appointment to pick up your dog during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday by calling dispatch at 544-2020.

It is very much the same for those of you who live outside city limits. We do not pick up dogs out in the county but if your dogs are missing you should call Stevens County dispatch at 544-4386 and give them your information and your dog’s information. Sometimes farm dogs make it into town. If you do this you can be contacted with your dog’s location when we have a reported sighting.

If we impound your dog and you don't report it missing and

don’t pick your dog up from the shelter within five days (State law says three business days) the dog becomes the property of the City of Hugoton. You are still responsible for any legal issues that occur before the five day hold is up.

After the hold time on the dog is up we have three options available to us: 1. Euthanize the dog. We do not like to do this. The shelter hasn’t had to have a dog euthanized since October of 2012 2. Adopt the dog 3. Transfer the dog to rescue - when we transfer a dog to rescue we use reputable rescues. The State of Kansas has to approve it before we can use a rescue. Rescues have foster homes where the dogs live with people and other dogs until they can be adopted into good homes. It is because of these fosters that rescues are able to hold the dogs longer and check out the possible adopters to find the best fit for the dog.

Remember the Animal Control Officer has specific rules and regulations to follow. If you call within the allotted amount of time we are required to return your dog to you during business hours, with applicable impound fees. Dogs are considered property. Some dogs may be a nuisance. We can and do ticket the owners of these dogs but cannot refuse to return the dog to them without a court order unless the dog’s life is in immediate jeopardy.

In that case it goes to the local veterinarian.

I am the Animal Control Officer but I am also Stephanie Smith. I have a family and a life. Most times if someone contacts me on Facebook with a question I try and answer them even when I am off duty. If your dog is missing do not message me on Facebook. You should call Hugoton Police Department at 544-2020. Dispatch

logs these calls. There are records so we can check back.

Dispatch at 544-2020 has a direct line to the appropriate personnel.

I know this may seem basic to a lot of you but there are people who are unaware of how things need to be done. As always thank you to our community for your help and support in keeping the dogs safe and getting them home before their hold time is up.

Facebook has been a good tool especially for exposure but is not the correct tool for reporting anything that requires immediate attention. We live in a fast-paced internet-driven world but there is no direct connection for you from the internet to dispatch and then to me; everything goes through dispatch at 544-2020.

Kansas Mentors is currently accepting the second round of applications for the Volunteer Kansas Background Check Grant.

These competitive grants are available to mentoring organizations to help offset the costs of background checks conducted through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and are made available through a grant given by Volunteer Kansas.

Grant applications will be accepted through June 15.

“Kansas’ mentoring pro-

grams are reporting significant declines in funding while seeing an increase in the need for services,” said Cheri Faunce, director of Kansas Mentors. “These funds are a strategic investment to ensure more young Kansans have access to a safe and caring adult role model.”

There was $40,000 in funding available at the beginning of this year. About $32,000 has been awarded, leaving $8,000 in available funding for the second round.

Background checks are an essential component of the screening process to help certify the safety of children involved in mentoring programs. The cost of criminal background checks, however, is substantial, considering every mentor should complete and pass a check before they can begin mentoring. This can be a huge funding barrier that can potentially limit the number of young people a program serves or, even worse, put children in danger should a mentoring program forgo the background check because of the cost.

“The goal of Volunteer Kansas is to increase volunteerism across our state,” said Nola Brown, director of Volunteer Kansas. “Mentoring is one of the most important and rewarding ways to volunteer.

With budget cuts to so many mentoring programs, our fear was children would miss out on opportunities for positive direction from qualified adults simply because reputable mentoring programs could no longer afford the necessary KBI

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GCCC will host GED graduation Garden City Community College Adult Learning Center will be hosting its Thirtieth General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduation ceremony at 10:30 a.m., June 11, 2016.

The ceremony will take place in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Auditorium on the GCCC Campus. The ceremony is open to the public, and there is seating available for the physically challenged.

This year 144 individuals took the step into the adult learning center with hopes of earning a high school equivalency diploma. There were 62 students who qualified as adult secondary education students. These students scored into the upper levels of adult basic education. Out of those students, 82 percent - or 51 - will earn their diploma.

Five of the graduating students achieved their diploma taking dual classes. Those five students attended the English as a Second Language class in the morning, and Preparation for the GED in the afternoon session.

Three students graduating in this ceremony have received GED Honors. The student must score at least an average of 175 in four areas of study to earn GED honors. Students achieving this distinction are Braxton Lloyd, Carie Larson and Irving Salgado all of Garden City.

Guest speaker for the GED graduation will be Rafael Diaz.

Diaz is a state relationship manager with the GED Testing Service, overseeing public affairs, external relations, and operations for a multi-state portfolio across the United States. Diaz has worked throughout his professional career to mobilize elected officials, business and community leaders, and a diverse group of advocates behind efforts to strengthen and improve access to quality education, educational attainment, and an improved quality of life.

The GCCC Adult Learning Center (ALC), housed in the GCCC Student and Community Services Center, helps individuals 16 to 66 years old to accomplish the goal of having a high school diploma. The GED diploma is the equivalency of a state high school diploma. The ALC also helps students who are struggling with reading or math so they may have a smoother transition in to post-secondary

classes. Adult learning centers throughout the United States offer general education development classes for adults who have struggled with barriers and are not able to finish high school credits. There are typically five subjects studied: Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics.

Two years ago the testing for GED was altered. The five subject test became four subjects and each test was put on a higher level of education. Instead of being around an eighth grade level, the 2014 GED test became a twelfth grade level “College Ready” diploma. “Instructors saw a big changes especially in the math area,” said Hector Martinez, the director of the GCCC Adult Learning Center.

For more information on obtaining a GED call the GCCC Access/Opportunity Center at 620-805-5950, or visit the GCCC Web site at www.gcccks.edu.

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Four generations gather for a picture. In the center is mother June Lahey of Moscow, who will celebrate her eighty-ninth birthday June 16. At the top right is daughter Darcy Kisling, top left is granddaughter Jenny Stewart and in the middle row are great granddaughters Staci Stewart, Alysson Stewart and Kayli Stewart. Help June celebrate her birthday in style by sending a card to June Lahey, 24341 Road B, Moscow, Ks. 67952. Photo courtesy of Darcy Kisling.

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background checks. We hope this grant will bridge the gap, encourage continued recruitment of volunteer mentors and ultimately result in positive life outcomes for kids in Kansas who are matched with caring mentors.”

For the complete application instructions, blank application and w-9 form, please visit www.KansasMentors.org or contact Kansas Mentors by phone at 785-368-6211 or mentor@ ksde.org.

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State Treasurer announces $100 million in returned unclaimed property for Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes announced his office has reached a record-breaking milestone of $100 million in returned unclaimed property since the beginning of his administration.

Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes “I really enjoy being able to return to Kansans what is rightfully theirs and through streamlined processes, out-

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Throughout his administration, Estes has led many changes to modernize and simplify the unclaimed property process: • Passed a bill allowing the Kansas Department of Revenue to share the most recent contact information of owners with the Unclaimed Property Division, which resulted in approximately 30 percent of all properties returned in this faster, more efficient method.

• Worked with leaders in the statehouse to pass a bill making Kansas Unclaimed Property more business

friendly by creating an independent appeals process for holders.

• Made Kansas the first state in the country to receive from the U.S. Treasury the value of fully matured U.S. Savings Bonds found within safe deposit boxes and no longer paying interest. This amounted to more than $860,000 transferred to the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office and placed into the unclaimed property database.

“It’s a constant goal of ours to return as much property as possible to respective owners,” said Estes. “Every dollar returned is another dollar back in the pockets of Kansans and our local communities.”

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“It’s a service provided free of charge and my staff would be happy to answer any questions about unclaimed property or our claim process at unclaimed@treasurer.ks.gov.”

Each year, unclaimed or abandoned assets are turned over to the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division by financial institutions and businesses that lose contact with owners. This property may come from forgotten bank accounts, stocks, bonds, insurance premium overpayments, refunds, abandoned safe deposit boxes and other property. The State Treasurer’s

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016 hospice chaplains Lynn White and Gerry Dupuis will co-facilitate “My HOPE”, a support group for adults who are grieving death of a loved one.

The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh St., Garden City from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

The goal of this support group is to help participants experience hope and healing in their life losses and be able to move into new meaning and purpose for their lives.

The sessions are open to the public and each participant is welcome to come and go as they like. If participants choose, they may bring their lunch with

them.

These sessions are not therapy and they are not a replacement for individual and professional counseling for deep grief, but they are opportunities to share your story and learn from the stories of others.

Reverend Gerry Dupuis is a graduate of the Center for Loss and Life Transition with a certification in Death and Grief Studies and is certified in through the Thanatology Association of Death Education and Counselling. Reverend Lynn White has 22 years in Pastoral Ministry and over ten years of experience in Hospice Chaplaincy and Bereavement Support.

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June is Kansas Dairy Month Kansas is one of the fastest growing dairy regions in the United States, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to celebrate hard-working dairy farmers during the month of June as the Governor has proclaimed it Kansas Dairy Month.

The Kansas dairy and milk production industry grew in 2015, with 143,000 dairy cows producing 3.1 billion pounds of milk valued at $537 million, and behind those numbers are more than 300 family-run dairy farms.

The growth of the dairy industry in Kansas means economic gains for local communities and the state, and more safe and nutritious dairy products for families in Kansas and across the region.

Kansas dairies are becoming more progressive, as dairy farmers are making investments to enhance the milk processing industry in the state, and adding new advanced technologies like robotic milking machines. In addition, a world-class milk

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Members of the Kansas dairy industry joined with Governor Sam Brownback for the signing of the proclamation declaring June Dairy Month in Kansas. Pictured from left: Jill Seiler, KDA and dairywoman; Dr. Mike Brouk, Kansas State University; Richard Felts, Kansas Farm Bureau; Stephanie Eckroat, Kansas powder production facility is currently being constructed in the state.

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Governor declares all Kansas counties drought free For the first time since April 2011, all Kansas counties are declared to be drought free.

Following long awaited rains, counties saw improvement in conditions which led Governor Sam Brownback to update the Drought Declaration for Kansas counties with Executive Order 16-02.

“We are thankful the recent rains helped remove all counties from a drought designation,” said Governor Brownback. “Agriculture plays a key role in the Kansas economy, and this is particularly good news for our farmers and ranchers. Water is a precious resource and the fact that Kansas is officially drought free for the first time in more than five years, is excellent news.”

Tracy Streeter, Director of the Kansas Water Office and Chair of the Governor’s Drought Response Team requested the drought-free declaration based on numerous factors. The Drought Response Team con-

siders not only the Drought Monitor but many other factors when evaluating county designations such as: precipitation, reservoir and public water supply conditions, stream flow, soil moisture, climate and vegetation, etc.

“Drought response over the past several years as well as all water resource management has been a collective effort of all Kansas citizens and county and state officials,” said Tracy Streeter. “This break in drought now gives the Response Team an opportunity to evaluate how we did in drought mitigation and prepare for the next drought, which we know will come. We encourage cities and rural water districts to also evaluate conservation and drought response plans to improve on lessons learned.”

The Kansas Water Vision implementation will provide a more reliable source of supply for future generations. Kansas citizens are encouraged to find

ways they can implement conservation measures and daily habits to lessen the impacts of the next drought.

This Executive Order shall rescind drought from all counties with Executive Order 16-02 and remain in effect until rescinded by a subsequent Executive Order revising the drought stage status of Kansas counties.

The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to watch if drought conditions return.

The full text of Executive Order 16-02 can be found https://governor.ks.gov/docs/ default-source/docu ments/ex ecutive-order-1602.pdf?sfvrsn=2.

For more detailed information about current conditions, see the Kansas Climate Summary and Drought Report on the Kansas Water Office Web site at: www.kwo.org.

Submitted by the Office of the Governor.

KDA seeks participants for Beef Genetics Trade Missions The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals to participate on agricultural trade missions to Argentina and Uruguay. Tentatively, the Argentina mission will take place July 25-31, 2016, and the Uruguay mission September 12-18, 2016.

The goal of these missions is to provide an opportunity for Kansas purebred beef cattle producers and allied industry to continue developing relationships with livestock producers in Argentina and Uruguay in an effort to increase market opportunities for U.S. and Kansas beef genetics.

The primary activity during each mission will be to interact

with breeders and promote the use of U.S. beef genetics while attending major livestock shows including the Expocisión Rural (Palermo) in Argentina or ExpoPrado in Uruguay. Kansas ranchers and related agribusinesses specializing in export of Angus and Hereford genetics are invited to participate.

This trade mission is funded in part by the United States Livestock Genetic Export, Inc. Selected participants will be eligible for travel stipends for airfare depending upon number of applicants and fund availability. Participants will be responsible for the cost of hotels, meals and other incidental expenses.

KDA strives to encourage and enhance economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy by exploring and expanding both domestic and international marketing opportunities.

Those individuals interested in participating in the trade mission should complete the application forms available online on the KDA Web site. The deadline for submitting applications for consideration is Wednesday, June 15.

For more information about the trade missions, please contact Billy Brown, KDA agribusiness development coordinator, at or billy.brown@kda.ks.gov 785-431-5049.

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bat the decline of monarch butterflies. Kansas producers and conservation partners can apply management practices to native rangeland and pasture to increase milkweed and other nectar-rich plants needed to support monarch butterflies. In addition, assistance can be provided for milkweed and nectar-rich plantings.

To accelerate conservation to benefit monarch butterflies, NRCS is targeting conservation efforts at the heart of the butterfly’s migration route.

NRCS will assist producers in targeted counties to implement practices specifically to provide habitat for the monarch butterfly. Counties within the Kansas Monarch Butterfly Habitat Development

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Kansas Announces Monarch Butterfly Habitat Development Initiative Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces the Monarch Butterfly Habitat Development Initiative being offered in Kansas through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, a deadline of June 24, 2016, has been set for the 2016 Monarch Butterfly Habitat Development Initiative.

NRCS will provide technical and financial assistance through EQIP working with agricultural producers to com-

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Sheridan, Smith, Stafford, Stevens, Sumner, Trego, Wabaunsee, Washington, Wilson, Woodson, and Wyandotte.

Please contact your local NRCS office or conservation district office located at your local county USDA Service Center (listed on the internet at offices.usda.gov) for assistance. More information is also available on the Kansas Web site at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas.

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BY JUDY HICKERT

Luke and Shelly are fishing for letters! Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

Dress-up is lots of fun and enjoyed by students as well as teachers. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

Students and staff enjoy Craft time during Mother's Day Tea 2016. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

Moscow gears up for Fourth of July celebration

Moscow is gearing up for a fantastic July Fourth Celebration. Plans include a duck race, free swimming and a parade to begin the day’s activities. There will be lots of games and booths set up in the park, including food booths and vendors. There will also be prizes for attending. There will be a mud vol-

leyball tournament, and the firemen will be handling their annual fireworks display, which is always amazing.

For more information contact Rusty Crites at 620-5982995, or Norma at the Moscow city office. Plan to spend a great Fourth at Moscow!

Movie night at city park Saturday Saturday, June 11 at 9:30 p.m. “Jurassic World” will be shown to the audience.

Pre-Kindergarten students and teachers enjoy Playdoh during the Mother’s Day Tea at Moscow. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

Josie James recently attended Flipzone Gymnastic Camp in Dodge City, along with 48 other girls. There were also six

coaches who attended and helped out with the camp this past weekend.

Rusty Crites of the Moscow Recreation Commission announced there will be a movie night in the City Park

Krissann and Khloe enjoy the writing center during Mother's Day Tea in Moscow. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 9, 2016) 2t CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 7 A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 15-201, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS, THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE, TRANSITIONS TO NOVEMBER ELECTHE FILLING OF TIONS, GOVERNING BODY VACANCIES, AND NOMINATION PETITIONS; AND, PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT; AND REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 4.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: Section 1. The City of Moscow, Kansas, by the power vested in it by Article 12, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution hereby elects to and does exempt itself and make inapplicable to it the provisions of K.S.A. 15-201, which applies to this city, but is part of an enactment which does not apply uniformly to all cities.

Section 2. The governing body shall consist of a mayor and five council members to be elected to terms as set forth herein. The mayor and council members shall be residents and qualified electors of the City of Moscow, Kansas.

Section 3. Those governing body positions with terms expiring in April 2017, shall expire on the second Monday in January of 2018, when the city officials elected in the November 2017 general election take office. Those governing body positions with terms expiring in April 2019 shall expire on the second Monday in January of 2020, when the city officials elected in the November 2019 general election take office.

Section 4. General elections shall take place on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November 2017.

Succeeding elections will be held every two years for all such governing body positions whose terms have expired. A mayor and two council members shall be elected at one election, and the remaining three council members shall be elected at the succeeding election. The mayor and all council members shall have four year terms.

Section 5. All elections for the City of Moscow, Kansas shall be nonpartisan.

Section 6. In case of a vacancy in the council occurring by reason of resignation, death, or removal from office or from the city, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the remaining council members, shall appoint an elector to fill the vacancy until the next election for that office.

In case any person elected as a council member neglects or refuses to qualify within 30 days after election, the council member shall be deemed to have refused to accept the office and a vacancy shall exist. The mayor may, with the consent of the remaining council members, appoint a suitable elector to fill the vacancy.

Section 7. In case of a vacancy in the office of mayor, the president of the council shall become mayor until the next regular election for that office and a vacancy shall occur in the office of the council member becoming mayor.

Section 8. In accordance with K.S.A. 25-205, and amendments thereto, any person may become a candidate for city office elected at large by having had filed on their behalf, a nomination petition or a declaration of candidacy, accompanied by any fee required by law. The nomination petition must be signed by 2% of the qualified electors of the City of Moscow.

Section 9. All prior charter ordinances or parts of charter ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

A group of eight children left Monday to attend Cross Seekers Children's Camp at the Webster Conference Center at Salina.

Baptist Pastor Sean Schraeder went with them and Barbara and Duane Williams went as sponsors. They will be returning Friday.

Despite having a fantastic year, all the pre-Kindergarten students are excited for all the fun the last day of school brings!

The students enjoyed the playground slide and had fun at the park in Moscow. Photo courtesy of Ginny Titus.

Section 10. This Charter Ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city newspaper.

Section 11. This Charter Ordinance shall take effect 61 days after the final publication unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed, requiring a referendum to be held on the ordinance as provided by Article 12, Section 5, Subsection (c) (3) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, in which case this Charter Ordinance shall become effective upon approval by the majority of the electors voting thereon.

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Swim lessons offered weekday mornings The Rolla Swimming Pool will be having group swimming lessons weekday mornings from June 20 to July 1.

Times are not yet determined.

Lessons are free for current USD 217 residents, students and family.

Out of town residents will be charged a small fee per

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day which would also cover their admission for the day.

Due to high number of out of town interest, we will be limiting the number of sign ups to a first-come, first-served basis with in district priority.

Please call 593-4349 to sign up.

By Phoebe Brummett

Story Time at the Rolla Library. Photo courtesy of April Wood.

Library’s summer reading program begins

Pictured left to right are Andy Pinkley, Assistant Coach Anderson, Head Coach Marcus Mitchell and Bob Easterwood.

Seated are Sarah Easterwood and Toni Easterwood. Photo courtesy of Toni Easterwood.

Saturday, June 4 was the annual Fishing Derby at the Wilburton Ponds. Fishermen from all over came to try their hand at getting the “catch of the day.” The fishing derby kicks off the annual Grasslands Festival. Wednesday, June 8 will be Kids Heritage Day with lots of activities for kids of all ages. Winners of the derby will be announced at a later time. It was a great day for fishing! Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.

Sarah Easterwood signs with Barclay Saturday, June 4 Sarah Easterwood signed the paper to play basketball for the Barclay Bears. Barclay is a Christian college located in Haviland. Sarah was approached to play for the Bears the week before her graduation from Rolla High

read through July, they can be entered to win a Kindle.

Children who complete the summer reading program will be able to have their name put in the pot to win. Then for each five books a child reads, his or her name will go in again. Please contact Cindy at the library at 593-4328 Mondays or Wednesdays if you have any questions!

Ready, set, READ at the Rolla Library!

School. Coaches Anderson and Mitchell came to Rolla to sign her. Sarah’s high school coach, Andy Pinkley, and her parents, Bob and Toni Easterwood, were on hand for the signing as well. Good luck to Sarah in her new position with the Barclay Bears.

Summer reading fun at the Rolla Library kicks off with a bang and LOTS of patrons. Photo courtesy of April Wood.

Rolla History from David Stout Between mid-October 1929 and April 3, 1930, the Anderson side of my family arrived in Rolla. We know the first date because the little girl who would eventually be my mom began first grade in Macksville in Stafford County, Kansas, receiving her first report card there, but six months later, she shows up in the 1930 U.S. Federal Census in Rolla.

In any case, the Anderson arrival in Rolla confused some folks because Mom’s older brother was Harold, but Rolla already had an Anderson family with a boy named Harold, just three years younger. I don’t know how Rolla handled this identity crisis, but Rolla survived this major identity problem.

Both Anderson boys eventually graduated from RHS. Coincidentally, another more significant crisis occurred October 29, 1929. The stock market crashed, sending the USA into ten years of the Great Depression - an event probably unrelated to the arrival of the Andersons in Rolla.

Backing up a bit now about how the Andersons chose to come to Rolla: prior to 1930, my Grandpa Anderson had been a mere assistant depot agent and telegraph operator for the Santa Fe railroad for some 12 years, but he wanted to rise up. When headquarters knew of an opening somewhere along the line, the job would go up for bids, and Clarence Anderson bid on the agent job at Rolla. “Bidding” entailed nothing more than giving one’s name to headquarters, and the bidder with the most seniority received the post. Grandpa rose to the top of the bidding process. The position of head agent was gratifying for him, even though Rolla was a small town of no more than 300 folks at any one time.

He had elected to go to this remote community because one of his Anderson aunts married an Ipson from Rolla, and all the Ipsons in Rolla were his cousins. So, even though this Anderson family was considered “newcomers,” the funny thing was, they were already related to a quarter of the people in Rolla upon their arrival!

One of Grandpa Anderson’s kids was my Aunt Donna, and she wrote the following funny little story about her father: “Dad was an excellent teleg-

Rolla Library’s summer reading program kicked off Wednesday, June 1. This year’s program is different because they will only meet five times. For children to finish summer reading and receive their t-shirt, bag of goodies and come to the pool party, they need to come to Summer Reading three times and read ten or more books. Chapter books will be counted differently. If children continue to

rapher, and in the 30’s many telegrams were sent and received. Dad had a game he would play with people who were sending telegrams, trying to use the least number of words.

Since telegrams charged by the word, his game was this: ‘A man wanted to send a wire stating the following: “Bruce is hurt. He raced a Ford. He wrecked her. And Alice is hurt too. In fact she is dead.” Finding 20 words in the wire unaffordable, he needed to reduce the telegram to ten words but still convey the same message. Dad challenged people to do this and then to show the result.

This was his solution: “ ‘Bruises hurt. Erased afford.

Erector. Analysis hurt too. Infectious dead.’

“I don’t if Dad thought up this game or if he learned it from someone else but I’ve never heard of it since he first told me. He was just a kid at heart. He loved playing jokes and games, and was an amateur magician. From the earliest times I can remember, he developed an act which involved my brother and me.

This trick had me lying down on a board bench he’d made, then he put me in a trance and raised me off the bench to about 36” above the bench. To prove I was suspended in air, he made a solid circle from an old hose, passing it over, under and around my suspended body. He would then lower me slowly to the bench, snap his fingers to awaken me, then while the curtain was pulled on the Rolla High School stage, he would throw the solid hose onto the floor in front of the audience so they could attest that it was, indeed, solid. My brother’s role was to help with disassembling the stage equipment behind the curtain to get it off the stage quickly before anyone could examine it.

“I could do most of Daddy’s tricks, but he swore me to secrecy. For the most part, I really didn’t tell anyone the secrets of the tricks.”

And I just have to add that Grandpa Anderson taught me the secret of this arising person trick also – but like Aunt Donna, I was sworn to secrecy.

Thus, how she arose in the midst of a depression shall remain a family secret.

Kenneth and Monte Fosdick help with flags for the Memorial Services in Rolla May 30. Photo courtesy of Trina Fosdick.

Basketball tourney scheduled M.I.D. Basketball School will once again be hosting a three on three basketball tournament in the Rolla City Park June 18. There is a fee per player. There needs to be a maximum of four players per team. There will be three different divisions; third and

fourth grade, fifth through eighth grade, and ninth grade and up. T-shirts will be given to the first place team in each division. June 16 is the deadline to enter a team.

Please contact Cory Lewis at 580-651-6942 or email at corylewis11@yahoo.com.

Honor Rolls announced Rolla Junior High and High School have released their honor rolls for the second semester. Earning a top spot on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll - which requires a “perfect” grade point average of 4.0 - were seventh graders Lena Martens and Aspen Sohm; eighth grader Maria Kroeker, freshmen Preston Burrows and Brookelynne Hinds; sophomores Carson Milburn, Allyson Norton, Lupita Ruelas and Henry Wiebe; junior Teagan Simmons; and seniors Chandler Burrows, Ruben Maravilla and Jessica Pinkley.

To earn a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll, a student must earn a minimum GPA of at least 3.3.

Included on the Principal’s Honor Roll are seventh graders Ethan Garcia, McKenzie Hinds, Gavin LaRue, Melanie Norton and Jamie Sheedy; eighth graders Justice Bennett and Alexandra Hart; ninth graders Magaly Cortes, Jonathan Cruz, Jacob Eckert, Kaberlin Hull, Raegan Hinds, Cacee Milburn and Oscar Silva; tenth graders Paige Claassen, Troikeyia Cooper, Vanessa Reza and Deserae Schwindt; eleventh graders Landon Clemans, Ty Dizon, Ashly Hart, Luis Martinez, Alan Perez and Brianna Smith; and twelfth graders Kyri Brummett, Sarah Easterwood, Joseph Mendez, William Norton and Chance Toole.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Left to right are Aaron Apelu, Alexandra Hart and Ashton Burrows, the three Amigos! Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

Rolla athletes compete at El Dorado It’s been many years since Rolla sent student to the AAU Track Meet in El Dorado but this year, three students attended. Preston Burrows, Aaron Apelu and Alexandra Hart all made the trek to ElDorado to participate.

Alexandra won first place in high jump with a jump of 5’2”. Aaron participated in shot and discus. He was bumped up to throw the high school shot and discus, so it was a bigger challenge for him but he was able to rise to

the challenge, placing fifth in discus and sixth in shot put.

Aston competed in the 200 meter hurdles, 100 meter run and the 200 meter run. He placed first in 200 meter hurdles, fourth in 100 and fourth in the 200 meter run. All three will compete in Lawrence at the Regionals June 24. States competing at that time will be Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

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for foreclosure of certain real property legally described as follows:

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

THE EAST 6 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 35 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. PARCEL #: 952052200000005.00 Commonly known as RR 1 Box 49A, Hugoton, KS 67951 (“the Property”) MS175211

The Bank of New York Mellon, fka, The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1 Plaintiff, vs.

Cindy Bonsall, Roger L. Bonsall, Jane Doe, and John Doe, et al., Defendants Case No. 16CV9 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60

for a judgment against defendants and any other interested parties and, unless otherwise served by personal or mail service of summons, the time in which you have to plead to the Petition for Foreclosure in the District Court of Stevens County Kansas will expire on July 5, 2016. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff.

NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, 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; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability and all other person who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas by The Bank of New York Mellon, fka, The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1, praying

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 180 Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) By: Tiffany T. Frazier, #26544 tfrazier@msfirm.com Garrett M. Gasper, #25628 ggasper@msfirm.com Aaron M. Schuckman, #22251 aschuckman@msfirm.com 612 Spirit Dr. St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 (636) 537-0067 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MS 175211.355921 KJFC MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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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 PREMIER ALFALFA

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Grinder/Operator Needed Mechanical abilities a plus. Health Insurance, 401(k), Vacation.

If interested, contact Dennis Austin at 620-428-5180

KANSASLAND TIRE

Truck Driver Wanted

Wanted: HVAC

Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking.

Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)

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

Seeking an individual to fill the position of

Service Truck Operator/ Comm-Ag-OTR Tire Technician Must have experience and valid drivers license.

Must have a clean driving record, be authorized to work in the U.S. and have the ability to read and comprehend instruction.

Health insurance, commission, and 401k available.

Apply in person: 837 S. Kansas in Liberal, Ks.

Apply at: Lin Goode & Co., PO Box C, 519 S Jackson, Hugoton, Ks 67951 Office: (620) 544-4349 Lin: (620) 544-9664 Email: lingood@pld.com

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Pacific Ag, LLC Hugoton is now accepting applications for Harvest Operators.

May involve traveling out of state, transportation and lodging will be provided.

Come by 838 E. 11th and fill out an application.

Pacific Ag is an EOE.

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Exciting full time position in the Hugoton, Kansas area available for an experienced

Accountant/Bookkeeper The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and computer skills. Responsibilities will include the management and preparation of financials, payroll, and payables. A college degree and experience in the agricultural industry a definite plus, but not required. This outstanding position with a growing organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please send your resume to: Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC, Attention: Personnel PO Box 699 Garden City, Ks. 67846 EOE (2c23)

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

Apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

Please call 620-356-4466 for more information or go online at: www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers to apply.

You can apply in person at 7597 W. Rd. 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Please call 620-356-4466 for more information or visit www.fiveriverscattle.com/careers.

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Positions Open for the 2016/2017 School Year at Heritage Christian Academy 2nd Grade Teacher Office Manager

Music Teacher

Substitute Teachers New 4 day school week!

Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ.

Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.?

Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education?

Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005 (tfc15)

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Bulls are currently located for pickup and viewing at River Bend Feed Yard. Contact: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620-3841101. (15c16)

FOR SALE: Winter rye seed for sale in the bulk. Good for pasture and cover crops. Excellent for building up your soil and helps to control weeds also. Discount if picked up at harvest. Call (2p23) 620-593-5050.

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Gayle’s Farm Fresh Eggs

Classified Deadline: Monday 5 pm

Please Call 544-1755

FOR SALE:

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 520 S. Adams, Children’s & Adult Items, Household Items, Wheels & Tires --------------TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 9:00 a.m., 206 S. Washington --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., 430 West City Limits - Alley Entrance, Storage Shed, Lumber, Furniture, Fridges - Large & Small, Glassware, Avon, 2009 F150 Truck --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 500 E. Third --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, 616 E. Sixth, Clothing, Jewelry, Beauty Supplies, Craft Supplies, Dolls, Elliptical, Lots of Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 700 S. Harrison in Big White Roundtop Barn, Lots of Furniture, Cookware, Tupperware, Clothes, Lots of Tools, Movies and Breakables --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 5:00 p.m. to ???, and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 519 Jayhawk --------------THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 801 S. Harrison, Matching Couch/Love Seat, Dryer, Lift Chair, Sizes 3T to 6 Girls’ Clothes, Outside Toys, Bowling Balls, Homemade Rocking Horse, Bounce House and Much More -------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., Shed Behind 721 S. Jackson -------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Commercial Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds, Furniture, Clothing, Dishes, Etc. Small Bake Sale, Proceeds Will Go Toward A Boy Scout’s Jamboree Trip --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 11, 625 S. Main, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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FOR RENT 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)

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

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

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

1501 S Monroe - 1 1/2 Story home, 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, galley kitchen, fpl. Corner lot in Kallenbach Addition. Call today to see this unique home!

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

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

• Commercial Building - 625 S. Main • 2.5 bedroom house - partially furnished • 2 bedroom trailer - partially furnished; interior recently remodeled 10c18

SERVICES OFFERED

1110 S Jefferson - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, kitchen appliances, "Mother In Law" quarters w/kit/bath/fpl, att garage, fence, sprinkler. Call today for your showing!!

1103 S. Jefferson St. - This nice home is ready to move into. New paint on the exterior and interior. New laminate and vinyl floor coverings. Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, granite countertop, modern sink and new tub/shower unit. Immediately available.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

(620) 624-1212

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1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000 810 East 6th Street - Residential lot for sale! 3.7 acres +/-. Call for details!!

131 S Madison - Brick, ranch style, 2 (3) bed/1 b, wood floors, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, mower shed, 30 x 40 building. Move in ready!!

Call today!!

202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000

SOLD 108 West 11th - Ranch Style, Brick, 3 bed/5 b, basement, 2 kitchens, att & det garage, "Man Cave". $176,500

821 S Polk Street - Cute bungalow! 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen bath. Move in ready! Det garage and carport, fence and dog run. $78,000

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”

Responsible 7th grade girl - Breckyn Haar -

looking for various summer jobs

• Babysitting • Pet Sitting • Dog Walking • ETC.

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

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 Karen Yoder

DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc11)

SUPPORT GROUPS

HOME FOR SALE

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

(tfc20)

Underground Sprinkler System

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.

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w Price New Lo 00 $67,5

998 Road P - Country living, brick ranch style, 5 bed/3.5 b, bsmt, att garage, 90 x 50 metal bldg, with 4 overhead doors, 60 x 45 barn. 7+ acres on paved road. Call today!!

MISCELLANEOUS SEEKING CUSTOMER: My name is Lowell Stanley. I am the old geezer in Moscow who makes lawn decoration tractors. A woman ordered a John Deere mailbox tractor, and I’ve finished the order, but can’t find her name and number.

Please call me at 620-510-2514.

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$128,000 - 502 S. Wildcat Ct.- This nice home is just the right size and price for a family to grow into, or for those wanting to downsize. Big back yard and oversized garage all on a quiet cul-de-sac. New exterior paint and modern color scheme inside.

This home is ready to move right in. The garage with workshop area has its own central heat unit.

625 Road N - $125,000- Minimize your utility bills with this energy efficient passive solar home. Supplemental heat, if needed, supplied by a pellet stove. Central H/A is ducted if needed. The domestic water well is shared with adjacent property. There is a bonus room above the garage with a small motel heat/cooling unit. All bathrooms have been updated recently.

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!!

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RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE

Please call 620-453-2915 or email breckynhaar@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE

ROOMS FOR RENT: Singles and Doubles available. Call Wade at 620-272-6017. (tfc10) -------------FOR RENT: 2 bdrm/1 bath house, 204 Washington, double garage, large backyard. No pets. Call 620-544-9574. (tfc23) --------------FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom furnished, no smoking, no pets.

Yard & single carport, washer/dryer. 620-544-9391.

Call 544-8202 or 428-5033

June 9, 2016

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

OPEN HOUSE

YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSES

1024 S. Harrison 3 bedroom/2 bath, newer kitchen, granite countertops, large family room, large 2 car TLY N E detached garage, REC CED!!

U and much more.

RED Recently reduced: $95,000 Call to schedule your showing today

Julie West 620-453-1234

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Project Hope

202 S. JACKSON

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers

1-3 p.m.

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131 S. MADISON

AUCTION

1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

AL-Anon Family Group

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m.

1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc

1-3 p.m.

1110 S. JEFFERSON 408 EAST 5TH

CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU The family of Carlos Reza would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation for all the thoughtfulness presented to us and for all the love we have been given during this difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. Sam, Stevens County Medical Clinic and Stevens County Hospital for taking such good care of Carlos over the last six years. Also thank you to Marcus and Beverly Light for doing an amazing job in leading Carlos’ service. We are very blessed to live in such a wonderful, caring community.

Kelly Renee, Kamry and Ryder

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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THANK YOU My family and I would like to express our deep appreciation for the cards, notes, phone calls, and flowers that were sent to Todd Steele while he was ill. They continue to come since his passing away on May 23, 2016 in Scott City. He got to know many people in the Hugoton, Rolla, Dermot, and Elkhart area. He found many friends from my home town.

Thank you for loving and caring for the family during this time of grief.

You are appreciated. We lost a genuine wonderful person in Todd Steele.

Dorothy Milburn Alan and Shurma Messenger,

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)

Garrett, Russ, Audra, and Wyatt

Pete and Priscilla Milburn, Sakya, Adynn, and Cami

Jeff and Diana Milburn, Nikki, Heather, Lacy, Josh and their families

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

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544-4321

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

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

Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

bargain in the Give Us A Call!

Serving Christ one day at a time

620-544-1517 620-789-2315

Sniff out a Classifieds!

Sean’s Handyman Service

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

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515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24

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Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com for all your classified needs!

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88 Kansas State FFA Convention

State Degree recipients are back row Mariah Reynolds and Austin Nordyke and front row Alyson Kiley and Jessica Harper.

Alex Rosas, State FFA Band member Hugoton FFA members stand with some of their plaques from State. Pictured are clockwise from top left: Austin Nordyke, Alex Rosas, Les McNally, Bernabe

Hallie Wettstein, State FFA Band member

Mendoza, Elias Mendoza, Emma McClure, Megan Newlon, Jayla Stump, Hallie Wettstein, Alyson Kiley, Jessica Harper, Mariah Reynolds and Kyra Kalani.

Voting Delegates Sydney Meyer and Anna Trotter Elias Mendoza, State FFA Band member

WLC scholarship recipients are Anna Trotter and Bernabe Mendoza.

Hugoton FFA members stand with the Corn Ethanol mascot during the State FFA Convention in Manhattan.

Hugoton Alumni Corporate Sponsors Gold Level Hittle Cattle Co. Jordan Air MasCow Dairy Mycogen Seeds Rome Farms Willis Insurance Agency Marlin Heger Farm Credit of SW KS

Circle H Farms Anadarko Petroleum Pate Agency-Don Beesley Jim & Judy Persinger Ag 1st Insurance Agency Stevens Co. Conservation District Shannon & Dianna Crawford

Silver Level Sunbelt Feeders United Prairie Ag Riley Chevrolet Newlon Farms

American Implement Cimarron Valley Irrigation Steve & Glenda Davis Loren & Vera Zabel

Bronze Level Martin Trucking Animal Health Center The Hugoton Hermes Custom Renovations First National Bank Ghumm's Auto Center Bartlett Grain Kramer Seeds Bultman Tire H&H Crop Service Hansen-Mueller Grain Pigs R Us Triple G Trenching

Lee & Marci Issac Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Keating Tractor Matt & Kyla Mills Farms Ramsey Insurance Wolters' Construction E-Z Access Self-Storage Seaman Crop Consulting McBride Construction Brown-Dupree Oil Lee & Vicky Wheeler Hugoton Rotary Club