June 21, 2012

Volume 125, Number 25

Thursday, June 21, 2012

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Rabies is found in Stevens County Clyde Hagman is named Super Dad Wednesday, June 6, 2012 a skunk from Stevens County tested positive for rabies at the Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory in Manhattan. The skunk was submitted by Dr. Baughman from the Animal Health Center in Hugoton. This is the first case in Stevens County and the thirty-sixth case in Kansas in 2012.

This year’s positives include 20 skunks, three bats, four horses, three bovines, one raccoon, one coyote and four cats. In 2011 there were 31 animals testing positive in Kansas. The animals testing positive in 2011 included 24 skunks, four cats and three bats.

The risk of exposure to rabies is real, but the disease is preventable in both humans and domestic animals. In the United States there are around 7,000 animal rabies cases diagnosed every year. In the mid-west, skunks and bats are the main sources and

the most common animal species positive for rabies.

Domestic pets and livestock can be infected from exposure to these wildlife sources of rabies. Rabies prevention consists of vaccinating domestic animals, education of humans to avoid exposures, and providing exposed persons with prompt post-exposure rabies prophylaxis. The World Health Organization estimates that 70,000 people die of rabies infection world-wide every year.

The K-State Rabies Laboratory offers these tips to prevent rabies: -Have your veterinarian vaccinate all dogs, cats, ferrets, horses and valuable livestock against rabies.

-If bitten by an animal, seek medical attention and report the bite to your local public health department or animal control department immediately.

- If your animal is bitten, contact your veterinarian for an appointment for the

animal to be examined.

- Do not handle or feed wild animals. Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.

- If wild animals appear sick or injured, call animal control or an animal rescue agency for assistance.

- Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.

If you have additional questions, please contact your veterinarian, local or state health department, or the K-State Rabies Laboratory at 785-532-4483. www.vet.ksu.edu/rabies www.cdc.gov http://www.worldrabiesday.org/ The above was submitted

by Gary Baughman DVM at Animal Health in Hugoton.

Paula Rowden from Stevens County Health Department brought in this article: Rabies is recognized as a deadly disease. Exposure Continued to page 3

Many dads were honored Monday across Hugoton in the Super Dad drawing.

Clyde Hagman was the lucky dad who received the title of Super Dad this year.

His name was first drawn at Ranchitos. Not only will he receive two daily specials when he goes to Ranchito Tex-Mex Cafe from Ranchitos, he will also receive a $50 gift certificate donated

by Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations, Clyde!

Wes Passmore will get to enjoy a movie night with two free rentals, two large soft drinks and a large buttered popcorn from Showplace Video. Darrell Goode will enjoy his $25 gift card from First National Bank.

Miquel Arives should enjoy spending his $10 gift card at Alco. Wilbur Kinser was the winner of 20 Gas Capital Dollars from Citizens State Bank.

Ron Rindels will find many ways to spend his $25 gift card at White’s Foodliner. David Littell will enjoy working in his yard with the $25 gift certificate he received at Yardmaster Gifts, Greenhouse and Nursery.

Harold Nordyke will surely enjoy a manly gift basket from Country Garden.

Clyde Hagman happily receives his prize from Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at Ranchito Tex-Mex Cafe after winning the Super Dad Contest. Rebecca Degollado hands him his winnings. His son Robin submitted his name in the contest.

Ray’s Salon drew Charles Creamer as the winner of a $20 gift certificate. Jacinto Mendez is the winner of the tool set from NAPA Auto Parts and Greg Gill is the winner of the $20 gift certificate from Bultman Inc. Creative Specialties drew Benny McClure as their winner. He will receive a $25 gift certificate.

Pizza Hut winner Jim Ghumm will receive a large three topping pizza. Lucky

winner Jim Fink will receive a $50 gift certificate for winning at Twisted H Liquor.

Bultman Tire drew Edward Gomez. He will receive a $25 gift certificate. Mane Hair Company awarded their winner Nathan Williams a free hair cut.

Congratulations to all these dads that won this year. They each deserve the gifts they receive for all their hard work as fathers.

Thanks, Dads.

EcoDevo board approves 2013 budget

Commissioners Gary Baker, Dave Bozone and Jim Bell look over maps with Jack Rowden, Gary Rowden, Kim Harper, Tom Hicks, and

not in the picture but standing off to the side, Dean Banker, Wayne Tate and Bob Johnson.

County Commissioners ban fireworks countywide The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, June 18, 2012 with all members, Dave Bozone, Gary Baker and James Bell present.

Also present were County Counselor Bob Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and

RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

The following is just an agenda for the day with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date.

When this reporter arrived the commissioners were talking about the ru-

mors going around about Abengoa, but Neal Gillespie came in and put their minds at rest by telling them that they are just readjusting some of their crews. The rail workers seemed to be getting in the way of the other construction so they will be sent home for a short while. Regular work is progressing.

Neal and Kristin Farnum came in to present their budget for 2013.

They told the commissioners that they plan to hire someone to design a website for all the county and this will be a big expense as will a housing assesment. To be able to get anyone interested in coming in to build a large group of housing like in Liberal, they require a housing assesment before they will consider it. It may be a possibility to get a grant to pay part for the assesment. Expenses will also include the trips to be taken by Kristin and Neal and also the housing incentive that has been promised.

Kristin reminded the commissioners about the candidate forum coming Summer-like heat hit Hugoton with a vengeance as tempera- up July 24. tures rose above 100° Monday afternoon. Southwest Kansans Continued to page 5 should be used to hot temperatures and lots of wind by now.

The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the craft room at the Stevens County Senior Center. Attending the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie and board members, Jack Rowden, Steve Rome, Gary Gold, Jan Leonard, Josh Morris and Doug Martin.

Also present was Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Boardmembers Bryne Sullins, Mark Crawford and Jodi Wacker were absent.

Treasurer Gary Gold reported that there was a

checking account balance of $2,207.08 and a Special Projects account balance of $64,406.60. Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks had sent over a check from the city for $10,000. The City of Hugoton supports EcoDevo with a $10,000 check every six months. This deposit made the Special Projects account balance $74,406.60. The boardmembers voted to transfer $2,000 from the Special Projects account to the regular checking account to pay bills.

The councilmen dis-

The USD 210 Board of Education honors the state track winners at the regular board meeting. Standing in back are Martin Daharsh, Don Beesley, Barry Hittle and Todd Gayer. In front

cussed the 2013 budget and then passed the motion to approve the proposed budget. Director Gillespie will now present it to the Stevens County Commissioners for their approval.

Neal commented to the boardmembers that they were planning to set a date to meet with people to set up a new website for EcoDevo.

The cost of setting up this website will be from $2,500 up to $8,500, depending on which company they use to set it up.

The director reported the Continued to page 3

are Nicole Kinser, Jacob Martin, Patrick Weaver, Chase Hittle, Nancy Honig, Stephanie Heger and Doug Martin.

Board of Education honors state track winners The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, June 18, 2012 in the new HMS Library at Hugoton Middle School.

Members of the board present were Doug Martin, Todd Gayer, Nancy Honig, Barry Hittle, Don Beesley, Stephanie Heger and Martin Daharsh.

Martin Daharsh informed the board of a special meeting June 26 and a meeting for July 9 both at the Cen-

tral Office.

The Agenda and Consent Agenda were both approved.

The board accepted the resignations of Heath Johnson, HMS Counselor; Kara Stump – Kindergarten aide; Beverly Tuman – Elementary School Cook (retiring); and Laura Livengood – HHS. New Hires included LaDonna Hall, sixth English Language Arts (Elise Heger’s position); Melvin Vaughn, Head Mechanic / Asst Transportation Director;

and Lupe Camacho – Secretary to the Superintendent (Melanie Hickey’s position).

The board approved the Change of Status of Lorenzo Cruz, Transportation Director from Asst. Transportation Director.

Special Presentations at the meeting were recognitions of State Track and Field Medalists, Patrick Weaver, Nicole Kinser, Jacob Martin, Skylar McLain and Chase Hittle.

Continued to page 3

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Construction continues at Abengoa Dear Editor: Neal R. Rumors are flying that Abengoa has stopped construction for six months. I visited with Tom Robb who said they are moving full speed ahead. They just reevaluated progress and realized things like the rail construction was getting in the way of other construction, so they sent those

workers Gillespie home to come back and finish later. Workers leaving town fueled some rumors, but the construction continues.

Thanks, Neal R Gillespie Stevens County Economic Development 630 S Main

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity June 11 through June 17.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Tuesday, June 12 - 8:16 p.m. called to a grass fire caused by lightning at Road T and Road Seven.

Thursday, June 14 - 6:29 p.m. called to a grass fire caused by lightning five miles north of Cave.

Friday, June 15 - 10:33 p.m. called to a grass fire

caused by lightning at Road Z and Road Five.

Fire Department Moscow Station Thursday, June 14 - 6:29 p.m. called five miles north of Cave for a grass fire caused by lightning.

Friday, June 15 - 10:33 p.m. called out to Road Z and Road Five for a grass fire caused by lightning.

Ambulance Activity Four medical runs and one Life Flight.

MEN OF HONOR Hope for Today by Clint Decker Clay Center, Kansas – We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis within the ranks of our young men and what they are seeing is not inspiring them to become Men of Honor.

Many are influenced by what they see in sports, music, television, movies and they are not seeing positive role models. Additionally, a growing number of young men, especially in our inner cities, are starved for good examples in their own home. Sadly, some just do not have a dad in their life. Indeed, a child who has grown up with a loving and honorable Father is blessed.

We need an army of Men of Honor whose lives can become the standard bearers for a future generation. What is a man of honor? It is a man whose life has great value, yielding the respect of those closest to him. A sparkling diamond is held in high esteem because of its incredible worth. It is the same with an ornament of pure gold or a garment of beautiful silk. Their worth breeds honor.

If we discover what makes a man valuable we will discover what makes him honorable. When a man leads his home with gentleness, protects those he loves with vigilance and possesses humility he is a man of honor.

What decreases a man’s worth and brings dishonor? When a man views his marriage vows as situational, walks in a spirit of arrogance and puts the needs of himself above the needs of those he is entrusted to care for he is a dishonorable man.

Is there a man who truly embodies honor? Jesus. He is THE MAN among all men.

He invited 12 men to follow Him, whom He willingly led and mentored for three years. He stood up against the corrupt religious leaders of His day being a courageous voice for justice. He was a servant feeding the hungry, being a friend to social outcasts and healing the sick. Then He faced false accusations and death valiantly. His friends and enemies could find no wrong in Him. One enemy said, “I find no guilt in this man.” (Luke 23:4) He finished His life by dying a torturous death. Then He rose again conquering death and sin providing forgiveness and eternal life to millions of people who trust in Him today.

What a man of worth, and the highest of honor! May every man aspire to be a man like Jesus. May He be your hope for today.

Clint Decker is President and Evangelist with Great Awakenings, Inc. Since 1991, he has reached nearly two million people with his message of hope. Contact him at cdecker@greatawakenings.org or 785-632-5063.

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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, June 11, 2012 • Theft, 500 Block of South Main, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Criminal Damage, 900 Block of West French, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Civil Standby, 500 Block of East Eighth, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Released Dog, 1600 Block of South Washington, Issued a Ticket, ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of Polk, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic, 100 Block of Harrison, One Subject Left, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 South Jackson, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, June 12, 2012 • Dog at Large, ACO Smith • Water Balloon Thrown at Vehicle, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Spoke to Subject, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, June 13, 2012 • Theft, 1000 Block of Harrison, Located Item, Officer Hagman

• Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block East First, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Possible Domestic, 1000 South Adams, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Seventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Domestic, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Hagman • Juvenile With Weapon, 500 Block of French, Investigated, Officer Crane Thursday, June 14, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of Harrison, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, 200 Block of Polk, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block of Van Buren, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Non-Injury Accident, 1000 South Main, No Report, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Adams, Public Service, Officer Crane Friday, June 15, 2012

• Public Service, 700 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Report of Battery, 100 Block of West Sixth, Refused to File Charges, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, June 16, 2012 • Medical Assist, 400 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 300 Block of South Harrison, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Released Dog, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, 300 Block of South Monroe, Advised to Turn it Down, Sergeant Johnson • Report of a Fight, 300 Block of East Sixth, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Report of a Fight, 1000 Block of

SRS announces new adult abuse campaign Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Secretary Phyllis Gilmore announced a new campaign last week that will focus on protection of adults who are vulnerable to abuse or neglect.

Elderly or disabled adults can be targets for physical or financial abuse or neglect from caretakers. SRS is responsible for receiving reports of abuse or neglect and investigating those claims.

“It’s a tragedy that often times the most vulnerable in our society are abused or taken advantage of,” said Secretary Gilmore. “Our goal is to educate fellow Kansans about the signs of abuse and what they can do to prevent or stop it from occurring.”

Signs of adult abuse include bruises, or other physical marks, saying someone hurt them, drastic loss in weight, increased depression or isolation, and new problems paying bills or for medications.

From July 1, 2011 to March 30, 2012 there were 11,154 reports of alleged

abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult. Of those, 7,632 were assigned for follow-up by an SRS social worker.

In the course of six stakeholder meetings held around the state earlier this year, SRS found many Kansans are not aware of protection services designed for adults who are susceptible to abuse or neglect.

Through brochures, bookmarks and other printed material, as well as presentations from SRS staff to long-term care facilities, law enforcement, medical practitioners, and county attorneys, the agency hopes to grow understanding of the unique factors of adult abuse and neglect.

“Our overall goal is for everyone to know they have a part in helping ensure our vulnerable adults are protected, that they get support and resources they need,” Gilmore said. “With the number of Baby Boomers aging, and resources dwindling, our role to go out there and assist folks is even more important than it’s ever been.“

The campaign will distribute Adult Protective Services book marks and brochures statewide. In addition, SRS is coordinating adult abuse prepresentations vention statewide to raise awareness among nursing homes, retirement facilities, law enforcement organizations, medical professionals and other groups.

To request an Adult Protection Services presentation for your organization, please call Leslie Huss, APS Program Manager, at 785-3688105.

The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner announced their own campaign against elder abuse focusing on financial abuse.

According to Commissioner Aaron Jack, financial abuse is considered to be the most common form of elder abuse, costing its victims an estimated $2.9 billion a year.

Elder financial abuse is an under-recognized problem with devastating consequences. The growing senior population is increasingly

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ June 21 - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College. New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more.

You can register online at allsaintsdays.com.

June 22 - Last day of Moscow’s summer school for incoming Kindergarten students and summer lunch program.

June 23 - Antlers in Moscow’s Summertime Barbecue, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

June 24 - Pastor Michael Taylor of Light House Fellowship will host services at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

June 25 - Celebrate Recovery @7:00 pm Assembly of God Church, 138 S Main.

June 26 - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City.

- Late Night at the Museum with Elvis will be at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum just days before the “Elvis at 21” exhibit leaves the building. The event includes a showing of the film “Elvis ‘56: In the Beginning” at 7:00 p.m. at 200 SE 4th Street in Abilene.

June 29 - Relay for Life of Stevens County. For information contact 1st National Bank at 502 S. Jackson St. (620) 544-8908.

July 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m

Lincoln, Investigated, Sergeant Johnson • Subjects Being Loud, 400 Block of South Harrison, Broke up the Group, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, June 17, 2012 • Break In, 800 Block of South Madison, Investigated, Officer Lamatsch • Horse at Large, 700 Block of East Fifth, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic Battery, 900 Block of South Coulter, Subject Arrested, Officer Lamatsch • Released Dog, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson

- Celebrate Recovery @7:00 pm Assembly of God Church, 138 S Main. .July 4 - Happy Independence Day! Get your ducks before hand to be entered in the Rotary’s Amazing Duck Race today at Noon!! First prize is $1,000.

July 10 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center.

July 8 - August 19 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “The Wartime Escape: Margaret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France,” featuring the authors of “Curious George” as they make their escape from the Nazi invasion of Paris at the beginning of World War II. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma.

They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-846-2527 for more information.

July 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet in the Council room in the City Office at 5:15 p.m.

- Celebrate Recovery @7:00 pm Assembly of God Church, 138 S Main.

July 10 - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College. New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation. to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more.

You can register online at allsaintsdays.com.

July 13 - Embrace Your Geekness Day July 13-14 - Fourth Annual Meade County Fair WRCA Ranch Rodeo, starting at 6:30 p.m. See working cowboy action like bronc riding, team sorting, stray gathering and wild cow milking, and a ranch horse competition! There will be mutton bustin’ both nights. For more information, call 620-563-7715 or 620-629-7090.

July 14-15

- Dalton Days at Meade County Fairgrounds in Meade with a Fun Run, vendors, re-enactments, softball, parade, car and bike show, talent show, free swimming, homemade ice cream, barbecue, dancing and more. For more information, visit meadedalton days.com.

July 16 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m.

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

- Celebrate Recovery @7:00 pm Assembly of God Church, 138 S Main.

July 17 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. Call Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 544-4305 or email hugot o n c h a m b e r @ g m a i l . com for more information.

July 19 - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College. New Fall 2012

students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more.

You can register online at allsaintsdays.com.

July 23 - Celebrate Recovery @7:00 pm Assembly of God Church, 138 S Main.

July 24 - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City.

- Candidate Forum @ Memorial Hall 7:00 p.m.

July 26 - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College. New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more.

Eagle RV Park of Hugoton hosted its very first tenant last week. Mike Keimig Custom Cutters rolled into the site Wednesday morning. Eddie, Freddie, Phillip, Xander, Frenchy, Tiaan and Jaco took a moment in the damp early part of the day for a picture with Jan Leonard, co-owner of the park. The guys are all from

targeted for abuse with studies showing that women were twice as likely as men to be victims of elder financial abuse. Studies show that family members and caregivers are all too often the perpetrators of the abuse in many cases.

To help fight this problem, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner is joining the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to offer tools to identify and report financial abuse or exploitation.

Investment fraud is an area of particular concern, as victims can see their life savings depleted with little opportunity to recover financial stability.

“Financial losses through investment fraud or financial coercion can be devastating,” Jack said. “Those who lose their life savings suffer a physical and emotional toll as well as a financial toll.

They may become fearful, develop health issues, and even become depressed. I would encourage all Kansans to promptly report financial abuse to the proper authorities.”

Elder financial abuse can be reported to the Kansas Securities Commissioner’s Office at 800-232-9580.

Investors may also use this number to verify registration of financial services professionals and the investment products they sell in Kansas.

Other types of elder abuse should be reported to the Kansas SRS Office-Protection Report Center at 1-800-9225330 or to local authorities.

In the United States, you may also report abuse through the national Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116.

The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner regulates securities offerings and investment professionals in the securities industry, provides investor education, investigates illegal securities activities, and prosecutes securities-related crimes. For more information about the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, go to www.ksc.ks.gov or visit our Facebook page.

South Africa, except Frenchy who is from Michigan.

They came a LONG way and Eagle RV is more than glad to host them! Tron Stegman is the other co-owner.

The park is shaping up with hook-ups near completion and the new club house can be seen in the background.

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Bernard Popejoy honored on Father’s Day Bernard Popejoy of Spring, Tx. was honored by family Sunday for Father's Day, in the home of his daughter Shari Esposito. Four generations gathered at a cake and ice cream dessert in tribute.

Bernard is father of two,

Send questions for Candidate Forum to Chamber

Jill Schechter retires from being the owner and operator of “Shear Creations” beauty shop. Jill

has volunteered in the elementary school almost every Monday for 23 years. Thanks Jill.

shop, Jill Schechter has retired. Jill and her husband Mike plan to retire to Wichita.

Many may not have realized that Jill volunteered in the Hugoton Elementary School

way to protect your loved ones against rabies is to vaccinate your pets on a routine basis as recommended by your veterinarian. Avoid contact with wild animals and do not attempt to keep a wild animal as a pet.

If you suspect that your pet has been exposed to rabies you should call your veterinarian or your local health

department. Additional information can be found on the Centers for Disease and Prevention web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/health/ default.htm.

References: www.kdheks.gov/epi/Fact_S heets/Rabies_factsheet.doc http://www.health.ny.gov/di seases/communicable/rabies/fact_sheet.htm

Rabies Continued from page 1 to humans comes from direct contact with saliva from an infected animal. Rabies disease attacks the nervous system and almost always results in death.

Rabies is most often seen in wild animals such as raccoons, bats, skunks and foxes. However, any mammal can become infected with rabies. Pets are susceptible to rabies if they are not vaccinated.

Among domestic animals, cats are frequently diagnosed with rabies disease. Exposed dogs or cats can spread the disease for up to five days before they show signs or symptoms of infection. Infected animals can act normal but most become furious. With “furious rabies”, the infected animal will become easily excited or angered and attack.

However, with “dumb rabies” an infected animal will appear paralyzed or dazed. The only sure way to identify if an animal is infected is to kill the animal and test the brain for the rabies virus. The best

daughter and hostess Shari Esposito, his granddaughters Kim Oelke and Kelli Hall of Spring, and Liz Gabel of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and his great- granddaughters Taylor Oelke, and Naomi, Emmalie, and Lillian Hall of Spring.

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Candidate Forum July 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Candidates who are running for Kansas State Senate, Stevens County Clerk and Stevens County Commissioners will attend.

Please send any questions for the candidates to answer to the Chamber office at 630 South Main Street.

Jill Schechter retires from beauty shop and volunteer work After several years of being the owner and operator of “Shear Creations” beauty

grandfather of five, and greatgrandfather of 14.

Celebrated along with Bernard were son-in-law Vince Esposito and grandson-in-law Jeff Hall. Those also in attendance were Bernard's wife Joan, his

Mondays when her shop was closed. Jill began to volunteer when her daughter Latisha, was in Mrs. Brenda Eckert’s third grade class. After Mrs. Eckert started teaching in Liberal, Jill began to help in Mrs. Kendrea Crane Hall’s second grade classroom.

Jill has volunteered for 23 years in the elementary school.

Her years of dedication in listening to second graders read, working on math skills, putting up bulletin boards, grading papers and just being there when needed for extra encouragement or hugs are greatly appreciated and she will be missed!

Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor

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TEMPERATURE Call 844 The Dust Bowl Riders of Hugoton, KS, would like to express appreciation for the generosity and support of our local and extended community.

Every donation, contribution, door prize and volunteer helps us make the Brian Lamberson Memorial Poker Run a success.

You help make this event possible!

Thank You!

This week's Stevens County Library’s geekoftheweek is library circulation clerk Charity. Charity geeks pekingese.

Mother’s Day weekend, Floyd Gillespie is visited by his first great grandson. Pictured are Floyd Gillespie, son Milton Gillespie, granddaughter Dr. Erin Curtis, and great grandson Noam Curtis. Erin and her husband Daniel live in North Carolina.

School Board Continued from page 1 Congratulations to Coach Rod, his athletes and staff for another successful State Track meet.

Superintendent Crawford talked about the KSDE budget planning meeting at Garden City in their new school. A highlight was Senator Morris being present to give a brief overview of the legislative session.

There is now a two and a half mile rule in place for transportation to and from school instead of the ten mile rule. The mileage is counted from the flagpole of the school to the students home. With the old rule if a student lived more than ten miles from the flagpole of the school one district could go to another district and pick them up in another. Otherwise, neighboring districts would never drive a regular route bus into a neighbor's district.

Seniors taking Career and Tech Education classes at Liberal will not be paying tuition next year.

All HS in the state of Kansas now has to council students that want to drop out of school.

With the new laptop computers there are fewer servers in district and Gmail has an online storage entity. This means over time more savings because the district will not have to maintain a large number of servers.

Seven teachers and four new administrators are headed to Denver, Co. for a conference Tuesday. Mrs. Boxum - Pri-

mary School Principal, Mr. Newton - Intermediate School Principal, Ms. Miller - MS Principal and Curriculum Director and Mr. Errebo - HS Principle each reported their data and student achievement results from the District Leadership Team meeting June 12.

Crawford presented to the board some new fees for 20122013 school year. The fees were discussed among the members with Crawford answering questions.

The Student Handbooks for each building were discussed with the principals. Some changes were discussed.

Boxum, Miller and Newton had no policy changes, just minor items.

Errebo had some high school changes on pages 13 and 14. In the Athletic hand book pages 7 and 8 there were some changes also.

The Junior Varsity baseball field was discussed. Parsons Trust turned down the grant proposal for the baseball field.

The board discussed other options available to them.

The Administrative contract for superintendent and principals was discussed.

Motion was made to accept the Abengoa Social Response gift for use at ECDC and ES playground. The board approved a $5,000 gift. Tiffany wants to use this for McBride Construction to build a sidewalk from the ES to the ECDC, across the west ES Playground.

Also, a border is needed around the ECDC Playground

to keep the blue rubber contained. The sidewalk would increase safety by increasing the number of pedestrians using the crosswalk to the east of the ECDC. The motion to approve the forming of a HHS committee to study valedictorian and salutatorian beginning for the class of 2016 passed. This committee is needed to ensure they have high standards for all val and sal candidates/eligibility and to ensure the number of val and sal’s is limited to one each.

The board approved the Central office to research bond refinancing options. Davonna

and Mark will research refinancing options. This works in much the same way as refinancing a house. A lower rate can mean significant savings.

The board also approved "Power Up," a KSDE health and nutrition grant/program for the 2012-2013 school year.

The board voted to terminate the at -will employment of Jose Mendoza effective June 19, 2012.

Also approved was the "Power Panther Pals" health education program grant application.

The meeting was adjourned.

Economic Development Continued from page 1 Kansas Dairy Ingredients is proceeding as scheduled. Electrical poles are being set up and Black Hills will be running the natural gas lines to the site.

Gillespie asked the board if they would like to tour Abengoa Thursday, June 21 after 7:00 p.m. They hope to borrow the Senior Center bus to transport all the guests. The board will invite the Hugoton City Council and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board for the tour.

Neal stated that he will apply for the KDOT EcoDevo Grant concerning expanding the four lane highway east of Hugoton out to Mostrom’s corner or a turning lane into the site. KDOT will help him with the application. A traffic study is planned by KDOT.

Gillespie stated that he is still in contact with representatives of the Sleep Inn Motel.

He still is working at getting a new motel in Hugoton.

He stated he would like to check with the USD 210 for permission to broadcast occasionally Stevens County programs on the school channel, especially the Election Candidate Forum.

Jan Leonard reported all the paperwork for Safe Routes to School has been submitted to the state. Hugoton has already received the $15,000 grant which paid for the engineering.

He thinks he will find out if Hugoton will get the $250,000 grant sometime in October.

Jan is optimistic Hugoton will get the grant.

The meeting adjourned.

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The Hugoton Hermes Early Deadline for the July 5 Newspaper will be June 29 at noon.

All news and ads must be in the office by noon Friday. The newspaper will be printed Tuesday morning.

Happy Fourth of July

Kenneth and Janell Burditt June 9, 1951

Kenneth and Janell Burditt June 9, 2012

Kenneth and Janell Burditt celebrate sixty-one years together Kenneth and Janell Burditt recently celebrated their sixty-first anniversary in Whispering Pines, N.C. Janell is the daughter of O.W. and Daisy Mills and a 1949 graduate of Hugoton High School. Ken is the son of Myrle and Reba Burditt and a 1948 graduate of Hugoton High School.

They were married June 9, 1951 at Ramona’s Marriage Chapel in San Diego, Ca., where Ken was stationed in the

U.S. Navy. The bride’s parents, the groom’s mother and Janell’s younger brother Douglas, were in attendance.

The couple has two daughters. Susan Golanski is a physician’s assistant for the Veteran’s Administration in Charleston, S.C. where she and her husband Dell live.

Karen Burditt is an architect in Washington, D.C. She and her husband Steve Knight live in Silver Spring, Md.

Kansas Sampler Foundation researches every town in Kansas Marquette was town number one. Six hundred twenty five to go. That's the goal for the Kansas Sampler Foundation, to go to every incorporated city in Kansas.

Foundation staff Marci Penner and WenDee LaPlant plan to be on the road off and on for two years to research for the next edition of the Kansas Guidebook for Explorers.

Director Marci Penner said, "To see everything firsthand makes a difference in how you write about it. We won't write about every town but we still want to see it. We

Worship with your loved ones at Pioneer Manor

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME Jerry, Violet, David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

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June 24 Pastor Michael Taylor Light House Fellowship July 1 Barbara Williams Hillbilly Band July 8 Rev. Richard Martin Church of God July 15 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ July 22 Pastor Sandy Ferguson Rolla UMC FAITH LUTHERAN

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

ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

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

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

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

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

MY FATHER’S HOUSE

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

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

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD

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

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

also want to see how communities are doing and find the

Kai Stewart stands tall and proud with a chest-full of medals he earned at the Southern Plains Regional Wrestling Tournament in Dodge City the first weekend of June. He joined wrestlers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Missouri and placed first in Greco and Folkstyle and second in Freestyle. Kai wrestles for the North Montana Wrestling Club of Great Falls, Mt., in the Novice-100 pound division. Kai, formerly of Hugoton, is the son of Lorrie Stewart. The Southern Plains Tournament is a qualifier for the Nationals later this year.

Photo courtesy of Lorrie Stewart.

common factors of success as well as common issues."

Penner made the same trip ten years ago. The result was the popular 432-page, coilbound Kansas Guidebook for Explorers. It is no longer in print.

The next guidebook edition is scheduled to come out in 2015. Penner said, "One of WenDee's jobs is to Facebook and Twitter the information as we go so there is immediate benefit for the public and the community. We'll also write a daily blog. We're anxious to share the information now."

The trip has been dubbed,

ERV, an acronym for Explorer Research Voyage. Midway Motors of McPherson has loaned the Inman-based nonprofit a 2012 GMC Terrain for the two-year journey. The car is also known as ERV, Explorer Research Vehicle.

Penner and LaPlant will not be scheduling their stops so a town won't know they are coming until the colorfully wrapped ERV drives into town. LaPlant said, "We want to see a town just as a visitor would see it. We prefer not to have any special treatment."

Information about how to follow the ERV trip can be found at kansassampler.org.

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

Britt - Bell Together with their families, Annie Britt and Bo Bell have announced their engagement. Annie is the daughter of Roger and Vickie Britt of Wilsey and the granddaughter of Goldie Vaughn of Herington, Jack Britt of Emporia, and Bill Blosser of Wilse.

Bo is the son of Billy and Stephanie Bell of Moscow and Trudi and Virgil Cobb of Council Grove. Bo is the grandson of Rex and Susan Osborne of Council Grove and Doug and Pat Bell of Moscow. The couple lives in Moscow.

Annie is a 2008 graduate of Council Grove High School. She is employed as a teaching assistant at Hugoton Elementary School.

Bo is a 2006 graduate of Council Grove High School and a 2008 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, where he received a degree in fire sciences.

He owns BB Custom Spreading and Construction.

A September 8, 2012 wedding is planned.

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The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, June 21, 2012

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, June 28, 2007 James Langley was installed as a State officer for the VFW Eighth District held in their Kansas State Convention in Topeka.

Marcie and Lee Isaac celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. They were married June 21, 1957 in Hooker, Ok. Thursday, June 27, 2002 Hugoton’s driver’s license exam station at the Kansas

This photo of Cub Scout Den 188 in full uniform was taken in 1961. Top: Marshall Ince and David Thompson. Bottom: Gene Gracey, Greg Gaskill and Mac Campbell. The den mothers were Reba Thompson and Bertha Campbell. Thanks Reba for bringing in these photos.

Department of Transportation office at 318 West City Limits will be closed, resulting from budget reductions.

County Treasurer Connie Gold hopes she will be installing equipment to open a license renewal site in her office.

Thursday, June 25, 1992 Gerry Kost is the certified winner of the 1992 Super Dad contest. His name was submitted by his wife, Kay.

Cub Scout Den 188 is studying about Indians. Left to right are Marshall Ince, Greg Gaskill, David Thompson, Gene Gracey and Mac Campbell.

His children, Michele, Melissa and Michael all were on hand to congratulate him.

Thursday, June 24, 1982 Heather Diane Higgins, seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Higgins, was crowned 1982 Kansas State Sunflower Miss Beauty Queen and 1982 Miss Talent Queen at Topeka May 22.

Now Heather will compete at the National Sunflower Miss Pageant July 25 in Las Vegas.

Thursday, June 29, 1972 Eleven year old Dawnel Olinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Olinger, has collected five motorcycle trophies since May 14 of this year in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas competitions.

Dawnel is a member of a motorcycle team organized by the Olingers.

The Cimarron River ran bank to bank west of Hugoton last week as daily showers and waters moving down

“Notes From Nancy”

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Summer Heat and Alcohol Many people enjoy the summer weather. However, heat-related illness can pose a risk when temperatures rise. It is important to keep hydrated and rest frequently in shaded areas when in the heat. Alcohol and caffeine are diuretics, and can contribute to dehydration and heat exhaustion. Instead of consuming these beverages, you should keep hydrated with adequate amounts of water or sports drinks.

Drinking alcohol in the heat can also impact your judgment.

The more alcohol you consume, the harder it is for you to recog-

nize whether you might have a heat-related illness. The combination of alcohol and heat poses especially serious health risks for older adults and individuals with medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.

The National Safety Council offers these suggestions to avoid heat- related illness during the summer: * Keep hydrated. Drink nonalcoholic or non-caffeinated beverages, such as water or sports drinks. * If you decide to drink an alcoholic or caffeinated beverage, be sure to drink plenty of water

Commissioners Continued from page 1 JC Cantrell checked in for the Road and Bridge Department. He told the commissioners that the air strip at Moscow has to have something done. Following much discussion, motion was made and passed to fix the air strip. They visited about the mistakes made in the surveying for the roads and fire hydrants east of town by the survey crew. Bob is to talk to them about the bill for this.

After talking to them - they (not the commissioners) agreed to pay the bill. Commissioners asked JC to come back at 11:00 when Teresa Colantonio is scheduled to come in.

Rodney Kelling was next on the agenda. Gary Baker had met with Rodney and others to see a power cot demonstration. The advantage of this piece of equipment to the EMS people is that one person can load and it would stop any back injuries to the EMS personnel.

All agreed this would be a good idea but it can be put on hold for awhile since it would be after the first of the year anyway. The burn ban was talked about along with the fireworks. The City of Hugoton has already put in force a ban of fireworks in the city limits. Moscow is waiting to see what the commissioners decide. When asked, Rodney said his recommendation was to ban outside the city limits but not in the city limits.

Hugoton City Council has already banned them though.

Commissioners made and passed the motion to ban fireworks in Stevens County except for the firework displays that will have firetrucks present. They will wait still for the burn ban.

Next a large group from the City of Hugoton came in, including Jack Rowden, Kim Harper, Gary Rowden, Wayne Tate, Dean Banker, Roger Lynch, Tom Hicks and Scott Spikes. They came to discuss the easement for electric

lines for the addition east of town. The city people along with the commissioners and Bob Johnson had a lengthy discussion and lots of looking over the maps. Spikes’s want an agreement of sewer to their properties in exchange for a right-of-way for the electric lines. This is really city but the city officials wanted the commissioners to help with the costs. The commissioners feel they have already put a lot of money in the project and are not in favor of splitting the sewer costs.

Later a call came in that the Spikes’s agreed to pay their part for the sewer and will agree to the easement.

Teresa Colantonio came in to discuss an easement for a road that leads to their properties which they would like to sell. The bank will not give a loan without the easement of this road that the county has been maintaining for quite a few years. Teresa had the understanding that the county could lay claim to the road if they had been maintaining it for a certain amount of years. This could be a possibility but they suggested Teresa offer to buy the easement from the land owner first, then come back to them if this did not work.

Bob will do some investigating of how to go about this.

Tom Fuhrmann was next on the agenda. He talked about the recent valuation drops. They are not as bad as feared. Motion was made and passed to renew the county’s contract with Fuhrmann.

The commissioners finished up their other business - paying bills, making corrections to minutes and discussing changing dates of meetings since Dave will be gone for the July 16 meeting.

It was decided to have it July 16 and get Dave with conference call if need be. Next meeting will be July 2.

Meeting adjourned.

before, during and after. * If you take any medication regularly, ask your doctor if you need to be extra cautious when outdoors and in the sun and heat.

Bike Safety Bicycling is one of the most popular ways to get around, whether for recreation, sport or transportation. An estimated 73 to 85 million Americans ride bikes, ranging from high performance 18-speed touring models, to "dirt bikes" equipped with balloon tires - and dozens of variations in between.

With millions of cyclists on the same roads occupied by millions of motor vehicles that are larger, heavier and faster than bikes, the National Safety Council believes that defensive driving applies to people who pedal with their feet to travel, as well as to those who push on the gas pedal. Taking precautions in traffic, and wearing protective equipment, are a cyclist's best shields against accidental injuries.

The Council offers the following tips for safe and enjoyable bicycling: • Obey traffic rules. Get acquainted with ordinances. Cyclists must follow the same

rules as motorists.

• Know your bike's capabilities. Remember that bicycles differ from motor vehicles; they're smaller and can't move as fast. But, they can change direction more easily, stop faster and move through smaller spaces.

• Ride in single file with traffic, not against it. Bicycling two abreast can be dangerous. Bicyclists should stay as far right on the pavement as possible, watching for opening car doors, sewer gratings, soft shoulders, broken glass and other debris.

Remember to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

• Make safe turns and cross intersections with care. Signal turns half a block before the intersection, using the correct hand signals (left arm straight out for left turn; forearm up for right turn). When traffic is heavy and the cyclist has to turn left, it is best to dismount and walk the bicycle across both streets at the crosswalks.

• Never hitch on cars. A sudden stop or turn could send the cyclist flying into the path of another vehicle.

• Before riding into traffic: stop, look left, right, left again, and over your shoulder.

• Always be seen. During the day, cyclists should wear bright clothing. Nighttime cycling is not advised, but if riding at night is necessary, retro reflective clothing, designed to bounce back motorists' headlight beams, will make cyclists more visible.

• Make sure the bicycle has the right safety equipment: a red rear reflector; a white front reflector; a red or colorless spoke reflector on the rear wheel; an amber or colorless reflector on the front wheel; pedal reflectors; a horn or bell; and a rear view mirror. A bright headlight is recommended for night riding.

• Wear a helmet. Head injuries cause about two-thirds of all bicycling fatalities. The Council strongly urges all cyclists to wear helmets. The first body part to fly forward in a collision is usually the head, and with nothing but skin and bone to protect the brain from injury, the results can be disastrous.

There is no limit to the fun and exercise gained from bicycling. Being careful will give riders safer trips and a greater peace of mind.

from Colorado poured muddy liquid over the sandy river bed.

Thursday, June 26, 1952 H. Raymond Brecheisen, known as Rummy, filed Friday for sheriff, bringing a three way race for that office.

Brecheisen and E.L. Thornberry, both republicans, will decide their contest in the primary. The winner will be opposed by Leo Betsworth, democrat, in the general election.

Friday, June 26, 1942 Hugoton and Stevens County were invaded by a jillion crickets last week. They moved in during the night and when morning came, they were thick on the roads, walls of buildings, on sidewalks, in the grass, and every place where they could get.

Businesses, merchants and housewives have been engaging in a counter attack that has not been too successful.

The chirping is heard everywhere. It becomes monotonous and makes one jittery.

Nothing can be done but wait for their time to expire.

Guard your clothing carefully as one cricket turned loose in your best clothing will do more damage than a handful of moths.

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

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Zack Leininger of the Hawks Junior Babe Ruth team makes contact and puts the ball into play at Monday evening's Hugoton hosted game against Hooker.

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Michael Baeza slides safely back to first base after he made a hit Monday night against Hooker in the Junior Babe Ruth game played at Hugoton. Baeza had rounded first base, but looked to be in a pickle as the Hooker defenders tried to run him down between the bags. Baeza safely slid back to first as the Hooker team fumbled control of the ball, sending it sailing past the first baseman. Baeza was quick to dart back to second, then rounded to third on the infield play. He scored on an ensuing play to boost the game score to 9-0 for the Hawks.

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There will be a Rotary Duck Race at noon in the park on July 4.

For just $10.00 you can adopt a racing “duck” or adopt a 6 “quack” (6 ducks) for $50.00 or 1/2 a quack pack (3 ducks) $25.00.

Please contact a Rotary member.

The proceeds from the race will go to Rotary Scholarships, polio eradication, and other Rotary projects. There will be a prize for the first five “ducks” that cross the line.

First prize is $1,000.00, second prize is $500.00, third prize is $300.00, fourth prize is $200.00 and fifth prize is $100.00.

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CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Walleye-Fair Up to eight pounds. Try trolling crankbaits, drifting a jig and worm or vertically fishing minnows. Flathead catfish-No reports. Try live bait around channel swings and bends. Crappie-Slow up to 14 inches. Fish around any deep brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, jigs, or slabspoons would work. Largemouth bass-Good up to 7 lbs. Try jigs, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day, and topwaters early and late. White bassGood Up to 14 inches. Small jigs or roadrunners along the dam and off the points or along windswept shorelines. Channel catfish-slow Up to 3 lbs. Try liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits or also any cut baits.

The lake began the year 70 inches low and after the storms on 4-14-2012 it is all the way "up" to being 57 inches low with decent flow in the creek.

MEADE STATE LAKE Crappie-Slow. Fish around any brush or vegetation. Minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs should work. Bluegill-No reports, these fish should be bedding. Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. Channel catfish-slow up to 15 inches. Try liver, shrimp, worms, or cut bait. Largemouth bass-Fair Up to 4 pounds. Crankbaits or drifting minnows should work.

You could also try using any shad imitating lures or a topwater bait later in the day.

SCOTT STATE LAKE - Walleye-Fair 17"=33%, 2527"=67%. Walleye inhabit the lake in moderate number but size quality is good. Walleye stocking has been suspended in favor of establishment of saugeye, thus it is expected walleye will slowly phase out over the next 5 to 8 years.

Saugeye-Fair, 10"=17%, 15"=83%. Saugeye have begun to establish themselves and the population currently consists of 2010 and 2011 yearclasses.

Another stocking is planned for the spring of 2012. Although it is early to judge this species' performance, existing fish appear to be growing normally and appear to be approximately twice as numerous as walleye.

There will be a fair number of saugeye that exceed 15" in length so some harvest is expected.

Crappie-Fair/Good, 57"=17%, 8-9"=76%, 1011"=7%. White crappie remain extremely abundant and larger fish are scarce due to growth problems resulting from overcrowding. It is hoped that saugeye can establish in sufficient abundance to limit white crappie reproduction.

Largemouth bass-Good, 811"=29%, 12-14"=27%, 1518"=39%, 20-21"=5%.

Largemouth bass are moderate to good in abundance. A wide size range of fish are available, and abundance of quality size fish is respectable. It is apparent that production and recruitment of young fish is good as is growth of fish throughout life. This population is well balanced and should provide quality largemouth angling opportunities.

Bluegill-Fair 4-5"=33%, 6-

7"=65%, 8"=2%. Bluegill are abundant and size quality has increased. Channel CatfishFair 11-16"=100%. Channel catfish are moderate in abundance and small fish are generally the rule. Based upon results from last year's creel census, angler harvest of small fish is likely the most critical factor limiting the size quality of this popululation.

CIMARRON GRASSLAND PITS - Channel catfish-Fair Up to 2 lbs. Catching them mostly on worms, but also try stinkbait or cutbait. Largemouth bass-Slow 10 - 12 inches. Spinnerbaits at the Point of Rocks pond The U.S. Forest Service has reopened most of the areas that were closed due to the fire last May. April 23, 1100 pounds of channel catfish were stocked in the Handicap and Donut ponds.

COLDWATER CITY LAKE Crappie-No reports.

Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as dropoffs. Using minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs work. Channel catfish-No reports. Try liver, shrimp, worms, or other live baits. Normally they will be feeding on the wind blown side of the lake. You can also try drifting nightcrawlers or using cut bait. Wiper-Fair Up to 20 inches. Try drifting live shad, sunfish, minnows, or vertically fishing slab spoons. You can catch these fish in shallow water usually on a windy day.

Largemouth bass-No reports.

Fishing with any shad imitation lures should work, especially around the stump rows and along shoreline vegetation.

JETMORE CITY LAKE Channel catfish-Good Up to 7 lbs.Liver and worms off the bottom or under a bobber. You could even try using stinkbait.

Also you could try using cut bait. Bluegill-Good Up to 9 inches. Try fishing with a worm and bobber around the boat ramp. Largemouth bass-Fair Up to 6.5 lbs. Try jigs, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. topwater early and late. Try for channel catfish using prepared stinkbait, worms or liver. Try for largemouth bass and wipers with jigs, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Try for bluegill using small jigs, or a cricket or piece of worm under a bobber.

LIBERAL ARKALON AREA Channel catfish-Fair Up to 2 pounds. 1000 pounds of channel catfish were stocked Tuesday, May 29. Try using worms, liver or stink bait.

CONCANNON STATE FISHING LAKE - Channel catfish-No report. Fish for Channel catfish in shallow water around rocky areas. They tend to feed on the windblown side of the lake.

FORD COUNTY LAKE Bullhead No reports. You can find these fish on the south end using stink bait. Crappie-No reports. Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Use minnows and jigs. Bluegill-No reports.

Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. Channel catfish-Fair.

Catching a few on stinkbait.

Monday April 23, 800 pounds of channel catfish averaging 1.25 pounds each were stocked.

Nathan Mendoza throws heat for his Cal Ripken Minor Giants baseball team last week as the 4-1 squad entered a showdown with Moscow as part of the Hugoton Recreation Commission summer baseball program. This division of baseball is for nine and ten-year-olds.

Cal Ripken Minor baseball's Michael Mendoza pours on the speed as he races from second to third base while the ball is in play. He is a member of the Giants team.

Giants first baseman Elias Carson gets his chance to advance the bases on offense as his team takes on Moscow Friday evening at home.

Sports by Lori Demers PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 7, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUNICE E. BOND, DECEASED No. 2011 P 3 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT Chapter 59 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed on May 31,2012, in the above Court by Adena Towner, administrator of the estate of Eunice E. Bond, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate; approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator; allowance for administrator's expenses, attorney's fees and expenses, and for payment of court costs; and also praying that the Court

determine the heirs of the decedent and distributing and assigning to such heirs all Kansas property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of her death, and all personal property remaining in the estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 3rd day of July, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Adena Towner, Administrator Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC Attorneys At Law 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone: (620) 544-4333 Fax: (620) 544-2230

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Hugoton FFA members attend Washington Leadership Conference Members of the Hugoton FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Organization’s 2012 Washington Leadership Conference June 12-16.

Members attending the conference were Karessa Nordyke, Michah Baehler and Jeff Mueller.

The annual conference focuses on leadership development, personal growth and community service. More than 2,200 students – up to 340 a week – from throughout the United States who are FFA members will attend one of the conference’s seven week-long sessions in June and July.

“Students come to the Washington Leadership Conference wanting to make a difference. They leave knowing they can – and will,” said Dwight Armstrong, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “I believe students are generally aware of global problems like hunger and poverty but many are sheltered and disconnected from what’s happening in the world. During their time in Washington, FFA members experience real-world problems and take critical steps toward personal growth and develop-

ing leadership skills they’ll need to make a difference in people’s lives, starting in their own communities.”

Created in 1969 and held annually in Washington, D.C., the conference helps students develop leadership skills, identify personal strengths, develop awareness of societal differences and human needs and strategize how they can help others through community service. Throughout the week, each student develops a community-service initiative for their local community, with the intention of students returning home and implementing their plans.

The 2012 National FFA Organization's Washington Leadership Conference is sponsored through the National FFA Foundation by Timberland PRO, Monsanto, CSX, TransCanada, Crop Production Services, Farm Credit and CHS. “For ten consecutive years, Timberland PRO is honored to sponsor the 2012 Washington Leadership Conference. We have worked closely with FFA to transfer our model of service to an organization whose focus

is on living to serve,” said James O’Connor, vice president of Timberland PRO. “We look forward to participating with FFA members in various civic engagement activities in and around the D.C. area that will be focused on leadership and service learning.”

The conclusion of each weekly session of the Washington Leadership Conference is a Day of Service, where students work together on a real, handson community-service project.

Last year, through each week’s Day of Service, students contributed a total of $85,283 worth of volunteer labor to the greater Washington, D.C. Students packed, sorted and distributed more than 29.5 tons of produce and shipped more than 100,000 meals overseas.

This year, students will volunteer more than 9,500 hours to pack and ship thousands of meals to Nicaragua to help the third-world country battle hunger.

“Monsanto's support of the Washington Leadership Conference reflects our sole focus on agriculture and commitment to American farm families,” said John Raines, lead of

customer advocacy at Monsanto. “Monsanto has a long tradition of supporting agriculture youth through scholarships, education and leadership development programs. We are enthused to support FFA members dedicated to developing the leadership skills they'll need to achieve success and personal fulfillment.”

For more, visit www.FFA.org/WLC. Follow the conference on Twitter at #WLC2012.

“CSX is proud to support the participation of FFA members in this life-changing leadership development conference,” said Tori Kaplan, AVP, CSX Corporate Social Responsibility. “The Washington Leadership Conference is an awesome opportunity for students to learn how to become a visionary and develop their decision-making and goal-setting skills while expanding their understanding of agribusiness and participating in community service. The experience and skills that students will learn will stay with them for a lifetime.”

Three Hugoton FFA Chapter members attend the National FFA Organization’s 2012 Washington Leadershp Conference. From the left are Jeff Mueller, Michah Baehler and Karessa Nordyke.

Stevens County Health Department receives Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operating dollars. This funding is utilized for the purchase of fuel, insurance, equipment maintenance and storage. This agency is seeking Kansas Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified companies as potential vendors for these services.

Please contact Paula M. Rowden, RN, MPH at 620.544.7177 X16 if you are a DBE or are interested learning more about the DBE program.

LAND A AUCT CTION

Dogs also benefit from daily exercise on the dog and how in shape it is. Remember, you can't run a basset hound like you would a Great Dane."

Choosing the type of exercise for your dog depends on how fit it is and if it has any health conditions that limit its activity level. For example, running and jumping aren't good for a dog with arthritis. Walking and hiking are good low-impact activities. Swimming can be good for many dogs, especially those who have joint mobility problems -- but make sure the dog knows how to swim first, Nelson said.

In general, Nelson said small dogs can walk up to a mile or two, while large dogs may be able to handle three or more miles of walking or running.

Just letting a dog out to play on its own in a fenced-in yard isn't good enough. The dog

Backyard Paradise

Wilmer and LaDonna Perry enjoy their beautiful backyard during the summer. English Ivy climbs the tree making it a work of art. Flowers add a splash of color to the yard.

KDHE rescinds the E. coli health advisory for Arkansas River The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded the health advisory for the Arkansas River. Analytical results from sampling the river June 7 indicate that E. coli bacteria concentrations have returned to acceptable levels.

KDHE first issued the health advisory May 25 after the agency recorded elevated levels of bacteria during routine stream sampling by the ambient water quality monitoring program. This health advisory was issued for the portion of the Arkansas River from the Lincoln Street Bridge in central Wichita to the Oklahoma state line.

Later, May 31, the health advisory was modified to include the portion of the Arkansas River between the

47th Street bridge to the state line after determining that bacteria levels upstream from the 47th Street Bridge were normal.

Subsequent to issuing the original advisory, the City of Wichita, working in conjunction with KDHE, discovered a leak in a valve at the city’s main wastewater treatment plant was responsible for the elevated bacteria levels. That leak allowed some partially treated wastewater to be released. The leak was successfully repaired earlier this week and all wastewater is now being fully treated and disinfected to levels sufficient to protect public health.

It is not known how much water leaked from the pump station.

should be kept active while exercising, so playing a game of fetch with a ball or flying disc are good forms of exercise, Nelson said.

While getting your dog active is good, Nelson said it's also important to make sure your canine friend isn't overdoing it.

"Some signs to look for include an obvious limp, if they are tugging on their leash and don't want to go forward, or if they start to lag behind," she said. "As the weather gets warmer, watch out for overheating your dog. Signs include panting really hard; producing thick, ropey saliva; and getting a dark, red tongue. Taking water breaks along the way is a good idea."

If your dog gets weak, collapses or seems to struggle while exercising in warm weather, it's important to get them cooled off and to a veterinarian quickly, Nelson said.

Once temperatures climb into the 80s, Nelson said monitor your dog closely when exercising and consider switching your sessions to early morning and evening when temperatures are cooler. For some dogs even temperatures in the 70s can be hazardous to their health.

"Don't forget about humidity levels in the heat, too," she said.

"High humidity can make it tough for dogs to breathe and they can't get proper cooling through panting. This is especially true for dogs with short, stubby noses like boxers and bulldogs."

Nelson said dogs with these types of noses can have a hard time moving air in and out, and the tissues in their throats can start to swell when they have to pant a lot.

"It is a vicious cycle that can lead to overheating because they just can't pant as effectively as dogs with longer noses," she said. "Very young and very old dogs also don't have a high tolerance for the heat."

Heat can be hard on a dog's feet, too, Nelson said.

"As the weather gets warmer, pavement and asphalt can get hot and burn the pads on their feet," she said. "Gravel can be a painful surface, too, especially if they aren't used to running on it. Many dogs will develop severe injuries to their pads if they aren't conditioned to run on rough surfaces."

Another concern at this time of year are fleas and ticks, so make sure your dog is protected against them before heading outside.

If your dog did fine on its walk or run but woke up stiff or lame afterward, Nelson recommends having a veterinarian check it out to ensure it's not something exercise will con-

tinue to aggravate.

Scheduling a physical with a veterinarian is a good first step before starting an exercise routine for your dog, Nelson said, especially if the dog is overweight or has had a sedentary lifestyle.

"You want to make sure your dog is ready to exercise. You may have to start slow to build up their endurance," she said.

"But once you get started, it can be fun. For example, you can get creative and set up things for your dog to find along the way -- search activities. The important thing is to get them up and going."

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Humans aren't the only ones who can benefit from daily exercise. A Kansas State University veterinarian says dogs need it, too.

"Dogs should get exercise at least twice a day, generally around 15 to 20 minutes each session for small dogs and 30 to 40 minutes or more for large dogs," said Susan Nelson, clinical associate professor at the university's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, a part of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

However, how long and the type of exercise depend on the type of dog, its age and its health, Nelson said.

"It really depends on what the dog can do," she said. "For short-legged or arthritic dogs, walking is good. Running is good for dogs that are bigger and are in good shape, but how much running to do depends

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Abby Nichols is learning tennis during the summer as part of the Hugoton Recreation Commission summer program.

Kynna Crawford is in ceramics this summer. Classes are offered through the Hugoton Recreation Commission. There are classes for all ages.

Stormy Heger learns tennis with Shawn Augustine as part of the Hugoton Recreation Commission summer activities.

Brayden Kolb enjoys his swimming lessons this summer. The lessons are part of the Hugoton Recreation Commission summer activities.

The Hugoton Recreation offers classes in ceramics during the year. Alexis Jimenez is enjoying one of the ceramics classes.

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KANSAS Derby, Manhattan, Moscow, Wichita, Richfield, Salina CALIFORNIA Redding COLORADO Almosa, Aurora, Fort Collins LOUISIANA Dunham Springs MARYLAND Elton MISSOURI Caulfield, Cedar Creek, Lamar

OKLAHOMA Skistook OREGON Ashland SOUTH CAROLINA Beaufort TEXAS El Paso, Garland, Houston, Sulphur Springs WASHINGTON Monroe, Spokane OTHER COUNTRIES Rijsses, Netherlands We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum.

Our summer hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

The Hugoton Recreation Commission gym is the place to be for Zumba fun with Shelby Martin. These kids really get into the motion of the zumba activity.

Lubbock Christian University presented commencement exercises in May and among those graduating was a Hobbs resident. Elizabeth Harri-

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE GOLFERS, VOLUNTEERS, HOLE SPONSORS AND DOOR PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS WHO MADE THE 2ND ANNUAL RINGNECK OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

WITH PERFECT WEATHER AND A FUN ATMOSPHERE, GOOD FOOD AND GREAT PRIZES, MANY IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE TOURNAMENT.

Good Monday morning to all! A little shower over the weekend and now HOT HOT! So don’t be out there in the sun any more than you have to be.

Because of the sun cancers Garland is beginning another session of radiation this week.

Twenty more trips to Garden City. This is his second round of treatment this year. When we were younger we never even gave it a second thought; that was our job, being outside - farming, construction.

Things are going fine here at the Senior Center. Still having snooker players each day.

Bridge players once a week.

Exercise each day. Bingo, puzzles, etc. Come on in where it is cool and have lunch and take part. Have a great week!

Menu Jun 21................Ham & Beans Jun 22 ...........................Brisket Jun 25 .......................Ham Loaf Jun 26 ....................Hamburger Jun 27 ...............................Stew Jun 28..............Grilled Chicken Activities Schedule Thursday, June 21 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Friday, June 22 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, June 23 Cards .........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance.................7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 27 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Paint...........................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 28 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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son is the daughter of Leland Harrison and Karla Humphrey and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis in Pre-Vet. While attending LCU, she was a member of the praise choir where she served as chaplain, vice-president, and president. She was also a member of Chamber Singers, a member of the Chamber Ensemble and was named to the dean's list.

Jerry Harris, LCU Board of Trustees Chairman and LCU Chancellor, Dr. Ken Jones presented the diplomas. This was Dr. Jones' last graduation ceremony as president and he gave the same commencement address that he did for his graduation ceremony.

Jones was the fifth president of the university and now serves as Chancellor at Lubbock Christian University.

Lubbock Christian University has over 2000 students and is a private four-year comprehensive institution that promotes unique educational opportunities with a strategic focus on student success in four key areas: spiritual formation, intellectual growth, personal stewardship and leadership development. Degree programs are offered for both bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees.

For over 50 years, the school has offered academic excellence in a Christian environment. For more information about Lubbock Christian University visit their website at www.lcu.edu.

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

Dr. Patrick Ross of Southwestern College conducts a program called “Who Glows here?” for kids and adults alike. The program which features lightning bugs fascinated all who attended.

The program drew 34 kids and four adults to attend the show!

Dr. Patrick Ross, left, is from Southwestern College at Winfield, the same college as Librarian Stacy Strickland. He came all the way to the Stevens County Library of offer his amazing presentation.

Kiwanis Club dedicated to change the world The Kiwanis Club of Hugoton is 51 years young, being chartered in December of 1960. "Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing our world one child and one community at a time." They are selling cookbooks to raise the funds needed to support their Kiwanis International ELIMINATE PROJECT. The Kansas District is asking their members to raise $1 million as their part of this international commitment to save the millions of mothers and their babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus. This is a terrible, cruel and deadly disease and it can be eliminated with critical vaccinations, education programs and health worker's training. Five undeveloped countries have already eliminated tetanus in their country this year, Angola, Chad, Kenya, Sudan

and South Sudan. Thirtyfour other undeveloped countries still need funds to help them to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus.

All Kiwanis Club members in Kansas are being challenged to bring a yard stick filled with 36 quarters = $9.00 - each, to make one mile of quarters to the State Convention in Lawrence, July 27 - 29. This mile of quarters will bring $15,000 to this ELIMINATE PROJECT. The Kansas District of Kiwanis has 62 years of service to United States children and to other children around the world. Kiwanis International is in partnership with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the face of the earth. The Kiwanis Family: Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids and Aktions Clubs will help keep families

Miss "Bee" from Mad Science of Central Oklahoma entertained 190 people at the Stevens County Library Wednesday, June 13. For a complete schedule of SCL Summer Reading Program events, see www.stevenscountylibrary.com.

whole in the poorest and most remote parts of our world.

Hugoton Kiwanis Club is preparing $9.00 per yard stick to save lives and in turn help change the world for tomorrow, eliminate (MNT) and protect the connection between mothers and their babies. Kiwanis International has 97 years in serving the world and at the convention in New Orleans, June 25 July 1 they will be celebrating the 25 years that WOMEN have been serving in Kiwanis Clubs making the world a better place. Women make up 25% of the membership world wide.

Call Dorothy McClure at 544 - 8445 if you are interested in the purchase of an ELIMINATE COOKBOOK. (Half of the proceeds will go to the MNT project.) If you are interested in having a USA Flag service by Kiwanis, call Dorothy or any Kiwanis member. They are dedicated to changing our world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club is looking for new members who have this same passion for making our community a better place to live and grow our families. The Kiwanis Club appreciates all who come to sell or buy at their Annual Consignment Sale in March.

They appreciate those who subscribe to their USA Flag Service for the six national holidays thru the year. As of now, they have 111 flag subscribers. Their consignment sale provides the funds to give the graduating seniors their scholarships and the funds from the flag service helps the Kiwanis give the other smaller needs that are in the community.

Gustafson named to President’s Honor Roll at NSU

Becky Myer, of Mad Science of Central Oklahoma, conducts her favorite experiment during the Stevens County Library Summer Reading Program. It looks like her experiment is trying to escape!!

Weather Watch Tuesday, June 12

Saturday, June 16

Low - 58˚ High - 86˚

Low - 61˚ High - 94˚ Wind speed - 35 Wind gust - 40

Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 40

Wednesday, June 13

Sunday, June 17

Low - 58˚ High - 91˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 33

Low - 63˚ High - 96˚ Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 38

Thursday, June 14

Monday, June 18

Low - 68˚ High - 101˚ Wind speed - 30 Wind gust - 39

Low - 65˚ High - 101˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 36

Friday, June 15 Low - 63˚ High - 94˚ Wind speed - 23 Wind gust - 28

Wind speed is shown in MPH. Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.

Arika Gustafson of Hugoton has been named to the President's Honor Roll at Northeastern State University for the spring 2012 semester.

Each semester, NSU recognizes students who have achieved superior academic performance by naming them to the president's honor roll.

To be eligible for the president's honor roll, students must complete at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 4.0 grade-point average.

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ADULT SUMMER READING WINNER Cathy Wolters BINGO card was selected as this week’s winner for the “Between the Covers” drawing at the library. Cathy read one book with five or more words in the title, one historical fiction, one foreign setting, one nonfiction, and one free pick.

Congratulations!

SUMMER READING EVENTS Come to the library (or the location designated on the calendar) every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a fun-filled hour of activity!!! Tuesday and Thursday story times at 10:00 a.m. are designed for children age birth – 12. Afternoon activities Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are designed for ages eight – 18. Friday movies are for all ages (kids seven and younger need a parent or responsible older sibling or babysitter to attend.)

GEEKSOFTHEWEEK We are beginning to run short on geeks for our geek wall. We plan to continue

with our Geekoftheweek until we run out of participants. If you are interested in telling us what you geek, come in to the library and have your picture taken!

ONLINE CALENDAR Check our online calendar

for a schedule of all summer reading events. We’ve made a tiny url for your convenience – http://tinyurl .com/6tlr9zw - or you can access the calendar through our webpage!

Mrs. Ginny Titus entertains a crowd with books about frogs at the Stevens County Library. This summer, the SCL has a Storytime each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for ages 0-12!

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MOSCOW NEWS

by Melissa Moore

Sports by Breck Roop

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Josie James competes at nationals Josie James is headed to a national gymnastics competition in Wisconsin. She will compete Thursday for Missouri Valley Champions. The community of Moscow will be cheering for Josie as she competes this week! Josie is a third grader at Moscow Elementary school. She is the daughter of Michael and Amy James.

The Moscow pool opened for the season Saturday, June 16 just in time with

Lizette Gonzalez takes a swing at the Girl's softball game last Friday in Moscow.

The girl's team lost to the Mudcats.

The Moscow T-ball team has practice Father's day before their first game Monday.

temperatures soaring into the 100 degree mark many days in the upcoming week.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 14, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF R. ELIZABETH ERTZ, a/k/a BETTY ERTZ (K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 12 P 17 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD AND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WILL THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Victoria Casebolt, personal representative of the will and estate of R. Elizabeth Ertz, also known as Betty Ertz, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament of R. Elizabeth Ertz, deceased, dated June 16, 2010, and the proceedings admitting the same to probate in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Wasco County, Probate Department. The Petition alleges. among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding.

Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of the decedent's will and the proceedings had in Circuit Court of

the State of Oregon for Wasco County, Probate Department to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas; for construction of will and of a certain Assignment dated July 16, 1969; for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Probated Will to Probate and Record and for Construction of Will, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, R. Elizabeth Ertz, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before July 6, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom. at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Victoria Casebolt Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING. LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

Wichita, Overland Park and Topeka took part last week in a Spot the Tot event. Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC), with support from Safe Kids Kansas, sponsored this event to remind everyone about the dangers of blind zones around vehicles, from small passenger cars and SUVs, to ambulances.

All vehicles, large and small, have a blind zone. However, in that rush to get to the store before it closes, the focus of the driver may not be on what is hidden around the vehicle. Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) and Safe Kids Kansas encourage anyone driving a vehicle to take a five-second walk completely around it to check for children before putting the vehicle into gear. This applies even to drivers who do not have children but may have kids in the neighborhood.

In 2007, it is estimated that there were 5,000 injuries and 205 deaths to children under age 14 as a result of being hit by a vehicle in a driveway or parking area in the United

States. These incidences are known as “backovers” or “frontovers,” depending on direction. “We believe these injuries and deaths are preventable as too many result from a driver not seeing children who might be playing, running toward or standing near their vehicle,” says Cherie Sage, State Director of Safe Kids Kansas. “What is truly tragic about these stories is that often, the drivers are friends or even family members.”

“Emergency vehicles have large blind zones and are often in residential neighborhoods,” said Sarah House, State Program Manager for EMSC. “Flashing lights and sirens can be alluring; however, emergency personnel are primarily focused on their job and may not see children or adults in their vehicle’s blind zone.”

While thankfully there are not a large number of cases in the United States of children or adults being struck by emergency vehicles, the risk is high. For safety, emergency vehicles should only be approached in educational set-

How to get your kids volunteering this summer Just because it’s summer vacation, doesn’t mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to fritter away in front of the television while school is out, encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the community.

How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand?

Children will really get on board with causes that speak to their interests. Three real-life heroines who were recently honored for their charitable work by the “Harlequin More Than Words” awards program offer some insights as to how young people can spend the summer giving back. For their extraordinary community contributions, Harlequin donated $15,000 to each of their causes.

•Get Involved: There are plenty of hands-on volunteer opportunities well-suited for young people, such as walking dogs at an animal shelter, reading to seniors in a nursing home, or picking up trash at a cleanup.

•Mentor: Most people think you

need to be older to be a mentor.

“Even young people have something to offer their peers,” says Sally Spencer, the CEO of Youth Assisting Youth. Teens and young adults who are home during the summer should consider serving as mentors to at-risk youth. Both mentor and mentee stand to gain from such a friendship.

•Organize: Talk to your local shelter or food pantry to see what items are needed most and help your child organize a food drive through his or her summer camp or community center. “Communities hold the collaborative strength needed to tackle hunger,” says Helen McGovern, executive director of the Emergency Food Network.

•Raid the Piggy Bank: “Many children want to give to a cause on their own,” says Mindy Atwood, CEO and founder of Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization for families of critically ill children. “You can encourage charitable giving at an early age by helping them allocate a portion of their allowance for charity each week.”

•Donate: Kids outgrow clothing and books quickly. Together, clean out their closets and shelves and donate what is usable to charity.

To read a collection of short stories inspired by the lives of the three “Harlequin More Than Words” winners, visit www.HarlequinMoreThanWords.com.

Remember, no one is too young to make a difference in his or her community.

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tings, and not on the scene of an incident.

Parents, caregivers and drivers can follow these tips to help make sure that children remain safe around vehicles: *Before getting behind the wheel, walk all the way around the parked vehicle to make sure children are not under or around it before you put it into gear. *Ensure that young children are always accompanied by an adult when getting in and out of a vehicle. *Identify a safe play area for children to use far away from parked or moving vehicles. *Identify a safe spot for children to go when nearby vehicles are about to move. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not chase after a moving vehicle. *When walking near moving vehicles, in driveways, in parking lots, or on sidewalks – make sure to firmly hold the hand of each child that is with you.

*Avoid using driveways as play areas if moving cars have access entering or exiting these areas. *Teach children to keep a safe distance from emergency vehicles when not in an educational setting such as a field trip or health fair. *Pay close attention to backup cameras or sensors, available in many vehicles. If your vehicle does not have this feature, consider purchasing an after-market product to assist in visibility.

“No matter how important it is at that moment for you to get to your destination on time,” says Sage, “taking a five-second walk around your car to make sure that children are not in harm’s way could save your family and your child from a lifetime of physical and emotional pain and loss.”

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, June 21, 2012) ORDINANCE NO. 12-03 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION OF DOGS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS; AMENDING SECTION 2-201 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS, 2007; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: Section 1. Section 2-201, of the code of the City Of Moscow, 2007, dealing with the registration and vaccination of dogs, is hereby amended to read as follows: 2-201. REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION REQUIRED; FEE. (a) Every owner of any dog over six months of age shall annually register with the city clerk his or her name and address with the name, sex and description of each dog owned and kept within the city. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any newly acquired dog or any dog brought into the city to fail to register such animal within 30 days from acquisition or bringing the dog into the city. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any previously registered dog to fail to maintain current registration of such dog. (b) Upon registration, the owner shall present a current, completed certificate of immunization against rabies. No registration shall follow without evidence of this document, and it shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog over six months of age to fail to maintain effective rabies immunization of such dog. (c) The owner or harborer of any dog shall, at the time of registering such dog, present to the city clerk a certificate from an accred-

ited veterinarian showing that a male dog has been neutered or a female dog has been spayed, if the dog has been neutered or spayed. (d) The city clerk shall collect an annual registration fee of $1.00 for each neutered male dog and for each spayed female dog, and $2.50 for each unneutered male dog and for each unspayed female dog. (e) The registration year shall be from July 1st through June 30th of each year. The fee shall be payable before August 1st of each year without penalty. Registration fees as enumerated above may be prorated for newly acquired dogs or for dogs owned by a person or persons moving to and establishing a home in the city during a calendar year. Every owner or harborer of dog or dogs who shall fail to register the same prior to the 1st day of August of each year shall pay in addition to the registration fee herein provided a penalty fee for late registration of $5.00.

Section 2. REPEAL. Section 2201, of the code of the City Of Moscow, 2007, dealing with the registration and vaccination of dogs, is hereby repealed and replaced with the language in Section 1 of this Ordinance. All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PUBLICATION; EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be published one time in the official city newspaper, the Hugoton Hermes, and shall take effect and be in force from and after said publication.

Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Moscow, Kansas, this 13th day of June, 2012.

(SEAL) /s/ William Bell William Bell, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Sandra Mitchell Sandra Mitchell, City Clerk 

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Rolla UMC brings in an Avalanche for VBS kids Plans are in progress for the Rolla community Vacation Bible School. It will be held at the Rolla United Methodist Church, July 2, 3, 5 and 6 from 6:30-8:30. The

theme this year is Avalanche Ranch. Everyone is invited to attend. Anyone wanting to help may contact Pastor Sandy at 593-4596 or Arleen Clinesmith at 593-4349.

Help Don Krey celebrate eighty years of living Don Krey is celebrating his eightieth birthday, and his children want all his friends and family members to attend. The party will be at the Richfield School Building Saturday, June 30 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Cake and ice cream is on the menu, so make plans to attend. Please

P lease Adopt Me! Tesa would like to have a forever home with a huge yard and other children to play with. Tesa enjoys gardening with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and piano; she likes making up her own songs. When Tesa grows up she would like to become a nurse. She will need encouragement and a family who will be patient and show her that she is valued.

To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptks kids.org or call 877-4575430. Tesa’s case number is CH-5510.

Tesa, age 12

Call us for advertising opportunities on a local Web site 620-544-4321 Hugoton Hermes

RSVP to Melinda at 785-8210654, Debbie at 592-2597, or e-mail to mdaily@ksu.edu.

Registration deadline for RHS alumni banquet nears The deadline for registering for the Rolla High School Alumni banquet is July 10.

Plans are being made, food is being ordered, and the organizers want all alumni, teachers, and former teachers to attend. Call Bonnie Hubbard or Linda Milburn for your R.S.V.P. or e-mail to jhubbard@pld.com.

P lease Adopt Me! Music, poems and singing is what really gets Shawney going! She also enjoys sports, and reading. fashion Shawney has dreams of attending a University for Performing Arts after high school. Her aspirations are to become a singer. Shawney is an outgoing and friendly teenager! She needs a loving forever family that is nurturing and supportive. A family who is creative and outgoing would be a perfect fit!

Shawney wants a family who has experience in music and will assist her in achieving her dreams.

To learn more about adop-

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ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR

Shawney, age 14 tion visit www.adoptks kids.org or call 877-4575430. Shawney’s case number is CH-5586.

Thursday, June 21 Toddler Time; 10:00 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading; 1:00 2:00 p.m.

June 25 - June 29 Rolla Recreation Swimmong Lessons Tuesday, June 26 Story Hour; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Summer Reading; 1:00 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27

Library Teens; 12:30 2:00 p.m.

June 28 - June 30 High School Girls Basketball Camp; 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, June 28 Toddler Time; 10:00 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading; 1:00 2:00 p.m.

Richfield UMC invites kids to fly with them for VBS Airplanes are flying in the Richfield United Methodist Church in preparation for Vacation Bible School. Attendees will travel to the sky,

"Where all things are possible with God." It will be July 1620 from 1:30-4:30. Plan now to attend!

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City RIGHT TIME FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS When you are away from home, one thing you don’t want to worry about is how you will receive your next monthly Social Security payment. That is why it is important for everyone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to sign up for electronic payments.

These days, almost everyone gets benefit payments electronically. Today, about 90 percent of all Social Security and SSI beneficiaries retheir payments ceive electronically. That number is increasing because the law requires that by March 1, 2013 all federal benefit payments, including Social Security and SSI payments, be made electronically. Whether you receive Social Security or SSI, you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time. If you don’t already receive electronic payments, there are many good reasons to sign up. For one, less money and time spent driving to the bank to cash your check helps you save. Second, fewer paper checks, envelopes, and stamps, and less fuel to deliver the checks means savings for the government.

Hurricane season is here for some areas of the country.

Other regions bear the brunt of flooding. Some areas of the nation are plagued by tornadoes, and still others must deal with wildfires, severe thunderstorms, or even earthquakes. If you are unfortunate enough to be in the path of a natural disaster, the last thing you want is for your income to be interrupted

because of an evacuation or a missing mailbox. With electronic payments, you know your money will be in your account on time no matter what.

When on vacation, an electronic payment ensures payments will be deposited into your account on time, so there’s no reason to worry about the safety of your benefit or to ask a neighbor to look out for your check when you are away.

As an added bonus, many

banks offer free checking accounts for people who use direct deposit because it saves the bank the cost of processing paper payments.

Skip the line at the bank, save money, get your payment faster, and know you can depend on your payment being in the bank no matter what happens or where you are. You can do all of this with electronic payments.

Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit.

By Susan Pearson, KQRIS Coach Child Care Aware® 714 Ballinger • Garden City 620-275-0291 www.rcdc4kids.org According to Who Cares for Kansas Children? Early Education Workforce Study conducted in 2010, childcare in Kansas is more than a half billion dollar industry and an integral part of our infrastructure. The availability of quality child care affects us all, including local businesses and employers. Obviously, if there is no childcare, a parent can’t work or go to school. But research has shown that parents who are highly satisfied with their children’s care during the workday are more productive employees and have fewer absences. Research has also shown that higher quality child care programs better prepare our children to be successful in school, eventually leading to a stronger workforce.

This study included results from surveys of early childhood professionals as well as families utilizing the services of a child care resource and referral agency.

Statewide, families rated the following criteria as very important when choosing childcare: Quality – 42%, Cost – 45%, and Hours – 49%. In southwest Kansas, families indicated that Quality – 62%, Cost – 48%, and Hours – 62% were very important. It is encouraging that parents in our area recognize the importance of quality in the care of their children. Child Care Aware® of SW Kansas offers technical assistance and training or continuing education to our area childcare workforce. We also have a special initiative program, Kansas Quality Rating and Improvement System (KQRIS) that works with individual providers to increase the quality of care they offer.

KQRIS has expanded from seven programs in 2010 to 15 programs currently, with a possibility of adding five more participants. Each program receives a comprehensive assessment each year covering the following areas: Learning Environment, Family Partnerships, Training and Education, Ratios/ Group Size, and Accreditation. Participants work with a coach one-on-one as well as helping each other within a Peer Learning Community.

They write grants for materials, equipment, or accreditation fees and they write personalized goals for improving the quality of care at their site. KQRIS participants continually strive for improvement because they know it is best for the children.

If you have a child enrolled in a KQRIS program, congratulations, you have chosen well. Please continue to support and work with your provider to give your children the advantages they deserve. If your provider does not participate currently, encourage them to look into the KQRIS program. Show interest in what they do with your children on a daily basis and thank them for their efforts.

If you are an employer, please inform your employees about child care referral resources available and be supportive of their search for quality care. The benefits are far reaching and long lasting for us all.

To view the workforce study, to find childcare, or for tips on finding quality child care, visit the Child Care Aware® of Kansas website at: www.ks.childcareaware.org.

March In for Fun, Food and Good Friends

ANNUAL DERMOT COMMUNITY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION will be

Saturday, June 30 The covered dish dinner will begin at 7:30 P.M. and the Fire Works will begin at dark.

As of right now there is no fire ban in Morton County, but if this changes, we will let you know.

So, come join in on an evening of food, fun, and fireworks.

Please, bring at least two or three covered dishes, if possible.

If you have any questions, please call Jerold Hubbard at 620-593-4436

Hope To See You There!

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Art exhibit explores the many meanings of water “Flow”, which opened May 27, 2012 and runs through July 1, 2012 at the Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma, takes as its theme an element at once commonplace yet crucial to human existence—water. Like its physical character, water as subject has assumed a variety of roles and meanings, from being a source of life to an instrument of destruction and death. It holds fascination for us as a natural wonder, recreational resource, and ecological concern.

As symbol, it is associated with sustenance, tranquility, purity, power, movement, and continuity.

Organized into three broad themes of Water as Power, Water as Life Source, and Water as Environmental Concern, “Flow” explores the many meanings associated with water through a selection of 29 works drawn from the collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The works reflect various approaches to imaging water in art, from traditional landscape to abstraction, as well as diverse viewpoints of this indispensable resource. Spanning more than a century, these works represent a variety of media, including oils, watercolors, photographs, and prints. Among the artists represented in the exhibition are William Theophilus Brown, Harry Callahan, Joel Meyerowitz, Robert Morris, Wayne Thiebaud and Neil Welliver.

The exhibition includes an engaging film and a transitional soundscape that inspire viewers to reflect on the various roles and acoustics of water. Through its diverse representations and interpretations, “Flow” reminds viewers what fascinating phenomenon water is, in both physical and symbolic senses. It also provides an opportunity to examine connections to water in our everyday lives by raising the questions: Where does your water come from? How do you use it? How would your life change if your access to water were limited?

Join us for “Wonders of Water” Wednesday, June 20, 2012, for a children's program!

(First-third grades from 9:00

a.m.-noon and fourth-sixth 1:30-4:30 p.m.). The program will include many different science experiments and activities that all have something to do with water. The program also includes snacks and story time.

The lesson will conclude with a lesson about the cycle of water and what that means to us in southwest Kansas. You MUST call ahead NO LATER than 4:00 p.m. June 19 to reserve your child's spot!

Also, join us Sunday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. for a presentation exploring “Water and Kansas History” by Rex Buchanan. Water has had a profound impact on the settlement of Kansas. Eastern Kansas, with its abundant surface water and relatively scarce groundwater, has different settlement patterns, industry, and culture than western Kansas, where surface water is scarce but groundwater is abundant.

Buchanan will lead the discussion of the role of water in the settlement of the state, both historically and in the present day.

This program is made possible by the Kansas Humanities Council.

For more information or to set up a tour call 620-846-2527.

The museum’s website is: www.stauthmemorialmuseum.o rg. Museum hours are TuesdaySaturday 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.. The museum is closed on Mondays and all major holidays. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for this incredible exhibit!

“Flow” is organized by Sharon L. Kennedy, Curator of Cultural and Civic Engagement at the Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The exhibition is toured by Exhibits USA, a national program of MidAmerica Arts Alliance. ExhibitsUSA sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to more than 100 small- and mid-sized communities every year. Mid-America is the oldest nonprofit regional arts organization in the United States. More information is available at www.maaa.org and www.eusa.org.

Submitted by the Stauth Memorial Museum.

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.

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MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION

is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952 HUTTON CONSTRUCTION Now hiring qualified Carpenters, Laborers and Concrete Workers. Drug screen and physical required. Valid driver’s license required. Competitive wage and benefit package.

Apply at 1507 E. Fulton Terr.

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IMPERIAL SECURITY 8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour

Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

WANTED: The Hutchinson News is looking for a contract paper carrier for Hugoton. For more information, please call 1-800-766-3311, extension 133 or email rtmiller@hutch news.com.

(3c23) --------------HELP WANTED: Needed for part-time helper for morning work. Duties include driving to appointments, taking blood pressure with manual blood pressure instruments and helping me personally around the house. Call Edna at 544-2229.

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PACIFIC AG SOLUTIONS Now Hiring

Seasonal Harvest Operators Experience preferred but not required.

Pay DOE Contact Sid at (620) 453-1512

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YARDMASTER GIFTS, GREENHOUSE AND NURSERY

is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customer-service oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Plant knowledge helpful.

Apply at Yardmaster 225 S. Main in Hugoton

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CITY OF MOSCOW

NIGHT WATCHMAN WANTED Night watchman wanted at Centerfire Feedyard. Must provide at least three personal references and work history that can be checked. Duties include unloading cattle, penning cattle, and completing paperwork from truck drivers. You will check bunks several times a night, check feed mill and water systems. Centerfire Feedyard provides excellent wages and benefits. Call 620-356-2010 to set up an interview.

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TEMPORARY FULL TIME HELP NEEDED - MAINTENANCE Wanted: person to assist City Superintendent with day to day maintenance. Hours will be 40 hours/week on a temporary basis. Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live in Stevens County, write and speak English, be able to work unsupervised, and be able to lift more than 50 pounds. CDL and drug testing required. (CDL may be acquired after employement.)

Applications are available at Moscow City Hall, 125 Main Street. Or mail resume to PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please call 598-2234.

The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MORTON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM

Welco Services, Inc. Experienced Administrative Assistant

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDES MEDICATION AIDES We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, with great organizational and communication skills and are a certified nurse aide and/or certified medication aides. We have multiple positions available in the Care Center, Special Care Unit and Assisted Living. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary with an excellent benefit program in a progressive and challenging environment. To obtain more information on this and other excellent job opportunities, contact: Human Resource Director PO Box 937, Elkhart, KS 67950 Ph: 620-697-5250 Email: hro@mchswecare.com Website: www.mchswecare.com EOE

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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Laundry Aide to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. The shift for this position is 7am-3:30pm and does include working some weekends. Fulltime employees are offered an outstanding benefits package including sick and vacation pay, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance.

(2c25) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Human Resources Assistant to work Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. This position requires taking responsibility for employee benefits, new employee orientation, filing, posting job vacancies, clerical duties, along with many other tasks. A respect of Confidentiality is a must with this position. Interested candidates may pick up applications from the information Desk located by the Gift Shop in the Hospital.

(3c23) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (tfc15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (tfc10)

for our construction site in Hugoton, Kansas Successful candidate should possess the following proficiencies: • • • • • • • •

Efficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet websites Basic understanding of grammar, math, customer service Proficient at using office equipment Self-starter able to fulfill duties with minimum instruction.

Process/prepare incoming/outgoing Mail/Packaging Must possess valid driver’s license Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task Good at prioritizing tasks to insure multiple deadlines are met • Independent judgment and keen decision-making skills • Experience in construction environment a plus • Prefer bilingual Supporting the construction site team, the Administrative Assistant will: Enter daily time from website and submit to home office Manage and maintain administrative records and files Admin support for Superintendent, Safety, and Quality Managers Communicate information to and work with staff at home office Pay based on experience. EOE If interested, and qualified, please send resume to Susan Griffin: E-mail: susang@welcoservices.com Fax: 620-241-3910 Mail: Welco Services, Inc. 1426 13th Ave McPherson, KS 67460

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Solution to June 14, 2012 puzzle

Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, registered, tested, guarantee, excellent bloodlines, confirmation and performance, discounts. Facebook. com/blackvelvetranch. Contact Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101.

(15c16) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Outlaw 500cc 4-wheeler, $2500; 2008 800 Polaris 4x4, $3500; 2005 Y2125 Yamaha, $2000. Call 544-5223.

FOR SALE: Lumber & Night Deposit Boxes from former credit union. Call Edna @5442229.

(2c25) --------------FOR SALE: AmeriGlide Chairlift.

Was installed 3/9/10. $1500 or best offer.

Call Sevalan Brollier @5982133.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

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

509 Recreation Drive, Moscow - Brick Ranch, 4 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, fpl, wood floors, deck, and much more!!! Call for your private showing!

Delivery & stacking available

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20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!!

522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!

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FOR RENT: 2 & 3 Bedroom Houses for rent. Call 5442653.

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available.

For more information call Shelli at 620492-3698 (tfc40)

515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land.

Call for details!!

101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!

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204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3 BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence, 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in shed, 1 car att. and, 2 car det. garage. Great locaa home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, tion. To view this must see call Angie today! Agent 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped owned! with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downLots in Spikes Addition stairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and up504 S. Wildcat Ct. 712 E. 5th St. stairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and 617 E. 4th nice sitting patio next to porch.

208 West 1st Street - Nice split level home, 3 bed/2bath, bonus room, 2 living areas, fpl, oversized single garage, fence, appliances, and much more!! Call today for your special showing!!

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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 624-1212 BUSINESS

DARRIN HEWITT SOLD

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REALTOR® Associate

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

ANGELICA SLEMP

623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!

® darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com REALTOR Associate

(620) 544-2496 RESIDENCE (620) 544-3821 CELLULAR slemp@pld.com

928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

801 S. Main Street - 3 bed/2 bath, fence, cen H/A, fpl, det garage, corner lot. Call today!

FOR SALE BY OWNER FOR SALE BY OWNER

Feature Of The Week

1900 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, extra large kitchen 1400 sq. ft finished basement w/ bath and kitchen.

4 car detached garage and pool.

600 S. Jefferson - Ranch style, stone, 3,406 sf, 3+1 bed, 2 b, circle drive, cen H/A, workshop, fence. A MUST SEE!! Call for appointment!

SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182

1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath.

New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.

612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.

SOLD

$12, 50 $11, 0 995

2003 Coleman Caravan 25 ft. camper

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

Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: Office Building Uptown at 625 Main. Call Edna @544-2229.

(2c25) ----------------FOR RENT: 40’x80’ Lined & Insulated Metal Building with Office. Call 544-2945.

402 S. Main Street - Commercial Propertyover 5,000 sf zoned B-2, 75 x 190 lot, parking. Call for details!

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!

708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyer has opportunity to pick colors & other amenities of home. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring, and appliances.

Mike Schechter 316-300-6593 113 Van Buren

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FOR SALE BY OWNER Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

Chance Yoder

603 Madison in Rolla

Very well-built, beautiful brick home.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.

620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929

if no answer, leave message (tfc48)

GARAGE SALES

SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: If you live in the Hugoton area and need a Housecleaner, Call Maria at 541-1017. (4p24) --------------INDEPENDENT LIVING: Living Independently in Northwest Kansas, LINK is available in your area to work with individuals with disabilities. LINK provides 5 core services of: Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, Peer Support and Deinstitutionalization. If you would like to know more information on how to access services please call the Hays office for English at 785-625-6942/800-569-5926 and speak with Angie or call 620624-6776/866-546-5004 for Spanish. LINK, now servinf 37 (7p20) counties in western Kansas.

WANTED WANTED: Wheat Straw to Bale for local area feeders.

Call 620-544-5949.

(6c24) ----------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. (104p5) 80201.

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NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31)

-------------WANTED: Buying your Wheat Straw or Kochia weeds @ $7.00 / bale. Call 598-2978 or 620-874-0658. tfc20)

SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -----------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1)

CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 7:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)

AL-Anon Family Group

Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Mon & Thurs 8:00pm, 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org

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

1030 S. Main

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3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 22, 5-7pm and Saturday, June 23, 8am-noon. 806 S Harrison, in shed in alley. Lots of Good Stuff, Lights, Ceiling Fan, Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Luggage. Price to sell!

--------------MOVING SALE: Friday, June 22, 7-9pm and Saturday, June 23, 8am-???. 1609 S Madison. Furniture, TVs, Lots of Clothes.

--------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 23, 8am-5pm & Sunday, June 24, 8am-1pm. 602 Jefferson. Electronics, Toys, Clothes, Movies, Old & New Stuff. Please Come! Little of Everything!

--------------YARD SALE: Friday, June 22, 4-8pm & Saturday, June 23, 8amnoon. 411 W 10th Street.

My stuff is your stuff SALE ~ All at great prices!

Includes plus-size name-brand teen clothes, nice jackets and accessories, household items.

Saturday, June 23, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner

Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring

544-5915 or 544-7776

SV Co Fairgrounds - Don’t Miss it!

THANK YOU The family of James Campbell would like to say “THANK YOU” to everyone who sent flowers, brought food and kept us in your thoughts and prayers. We would also like to thank Dr. McGroarty, Stevens County Hospital staff and EMS for caring for Dad. We would like to express a very special thank you to Pastor Ben Coats for taking time from his family to come and be with us at the hospital in Wichita, David and Brandy Robinson for everything you’ve done for us and Colleen Campbell for taking care of our chores while we were gone.

Sandy Campbell, Andy & Jackie Anderson, Ryan, Vanessa & Brystyn Heger, Candice Schmidt & Family, Leford & Lacey Stewart, Brigette, Jalena & Dakota Vaughn, Kylea, Jana & Jimmy Eves

Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

3 hours - THAT’S ALL!

THANK YOU Thank you to all who planned, helped with in any way and who came to the benefit dinner for Pedro on Father’s Day. Thank you also to all who have donated their time, money and energy and to those who have offered to help in any way and also for all your prayers. We got home Friday afternoon and are very happy to be home. We have a long road ahead and this is just the beginning, but we know no matter how tough things are or how tough things become, we will get through. Our love is strong and so is our faith. Thank you again and please keep us in your prayers.

Pedro, Chelsea, Isaac and Alexa Sanchez

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP

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

“We specialize

in making people smile”

Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton

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Call 544-4321 TODAY to find out more!!!

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet

*Tile

*Laminate *Vinyl (4c24)

STOR-A-LOT Hwy 51 East 620-544-4492 620-544-9299 620-544-2212

Licensed and Insured

544-7095

All Types of Roofing (eot48)

To see YOUR business here, call 544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com!

The Hugoton Hermes

Thursday, June 21, 2012 Page 6B

Pickups wait in line for the Hugoton High School cheerleaders and drill team to wash them.

Crowds stand in line to receive the delicious barbeque sandwich along with chips, cookies and iced tea that NAPA was handing out for supper.

This baby girl was too small to jump by herself but she enjoyed the fun anyway.

Passmore Custom Vinyl

TAKE NOTE!

has taken over Teri’s Signs & Designs!

We look forward to working with past and present customers of Teri’s and also working with new/future customers! Please call us or email us with any of your vinyl needs!

Wesley and Chelsea Passmore

620-544-2228

Ghumm’s Block Party The HHS cheerleaders and drill team jump to clean this shiny green fourwheeler.

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ELECT Trina L. Young for Stevens County Clerk Kids are having the time of their lives jumping on the blowup.

Trina is a lifelong resident of Stevens County.

Graduated from Moscow High School Has worked at the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department for 19 years.

Pol. adv. paid for by Dennis and Barb Campbell, Toni Mantzke, treasurer.

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

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

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

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

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

Closed Sunday

Call Us Today! 620-544-8512

Free cotton candy is handed out to the block party attendees.

Remembering

125 years of the Hermes From the July 7, 1922, issue of The Hugoton Hermes TRIED RECIPES MIXED MUSTARD PICKLES 1 quart cucumbers 1 quart onions 1 quart cauliflower 1 quart green peppers 1 quart cabbage Make a brine of 4 quarts water, 1 pint of salt, pour it over the above mixture and let stand 24 hours. Then heat this enough to scald and turn into colander to drain. Mix 1 cup flour, 6 tablespoon ground mustard, 1 tablespoon turmeric with enough cold vinegar to make a smooth paste. Add 1 cup sugar, enough vinegar to make two quarts in all, boil until it thickens and is smooth stirring all the time, then add the vegetables and cook until well heated through. Seal up. Turmeric may be obtained at the drug store.

SODA HOMINY Take 7 large ears of white corn, 2 large tablespoons soda and boil 3 or 4 hours till skins slip readily. Then wash same as lye hominy. This is much better every way than lye hominy. It is more tender, easier made and more wholesome.

PORK FRUIT CAKE Chop fine one pound of salt pork which is all fat; pour one cup boiling water over it. Add two cups suger, one cup molasses, 1/2 teaspoonful cloves, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, 1/2 nutmeg grated, one pound raisins, one pound currants, washed, dried and slightly floured, 1/2 cup sliced citron,

and four cups flour. Put in loaf cake pans, cover with buttered paper and steam three-quarters of an hour; then bake slowly some length of time. Less fruit may be used.

MOSCOW WHEAT EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Word comes that the wheat in the vicinity of Moscow is of extra fine grade, having a very high protein test, and is selling on the market as high as 25 cents per bushel above wheat in many localities.

THE CALL OF THE FARM I wish to go so far back from city life that the crowing of the cock and the cackle of the hen will tell me when it is time to get up rather than the blowing of the whistle or the ringing of the bell.

I wish to go back yonder where the setting sun rather than the city lights tell me when it is night. I wish to hear the crickets and the whip-poor-will as we heard them in evenings long ago; while we listened with bated breath to the jack-o-lantern legends that stirred our childish fancy until the croaking of frogs sent us to bed to dream of things uncanny. I wish again to live in the happiness of the autumn when the frost is on the pumpkins and corn is in the shock; when hickory nuts falling on the ground call the squirrels; when the stars gleam bright enough to bring a ‘possum out of a tree with the old musket. And when the snow hides the

paths and roads like the old, big white coverlet on the big bed in the spare room, I wish to sit by the fire with the apples glistening on the hearth and corn popping in imitation of a hail storm.

From the August 13, 1922, issue of The Hugoton Hermes A SHORT STORY OF OUR TRIP We started from Hugoton on the 9th and went by way of Amarillo to Clovis, N. Mex. the first day, a distance of 285 miles then on to Roswell the next forenoon, 400 miles from Hugoton.

There were lots of apples around Roswell. No rain. A few artesian wells for irrigation. We visited the bottomless lake. On the 12th we went on to Albuquerque, 275 miles. Cattle were starving to death around that part of the country. On the 13th we went to Santa Fe, 96 miles up a canyon. The 14th to Taos for dinner. Gas was 40 cents per gallon there. We went to Raton that day a distance of 283 miles, and on to Trinidad on the 15th. We saw Mrs. Combs and the Campfire girls at the camp grounds in Trinidad. We started home from there and saw some good crops in south of Springfield and Stonington, Colo.

This was the greenest country on the trip, good grass and cattle fat. We arrived in Hugoton at 9 o’clock Tuesday evening after traveling a distance of 1265 miles.

We had two nail puctures.

— L Scott Morgan