June 29, 2017

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Check out page 8B for a full schedule of events for Tuesday at the Hugoton City Park!

Thursday, June 29, 2017

16 pages, Volume 130, Number 26

Hugoton Area Chamber looks forward to coming events The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce conducted their monthly luncheon at the Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop June 20, 2017.

They enjoyed barbeque provided by Oklahoma Smoke.

Chamber Director Alisha Owens announced booth rentals for Park Days were due Friday, June 23. Volunteers are being sought to help with the Little Miss and Mr. Hugoton Pageant.

Jan Leonard gave an update about the coming Barbeque Bash Saturday, September 9 in conjunc-

SCCC’s Norma Jean Dodge

tion with the High Plains Music Fest. The contestants will compete in cooking Jackpot Beans or Brisket, Ribs and Chicken. The Barbeque Bash is open to the public. It is hoped to have fifteen teams sign up to compete. Some teams have already signed up. The guaranteed payout is $2,500. The judge for the barbeque competition is coming in from Amarillo, Tx. Tasters are still needed.

Jan also reported that July 22, two Monster Trucks will put on a show to kick off the Stevens County Fair.

Tuff Trucks will also perform. There will be UTV and Side by Side races at this same show. This all takes place at the Dirtona Race Track.

Next year they hope to put together a demolition derby.

Leonard reported the Hi Plains Music Fest September 9, 2017 will be a big year. It will open with local singing artist Sidney Beesley at 5:30, followed by a Christian band at 7:00.

Cody Johnson along with Josh Ward and others will then perform until midnight.

Seward County Community College’s representative, Norma Jean Dodge, stopped by the luncheon to inform the chamber members of

classes that are offered this summer.

They offer on-site computer training, supervisor training and business training. They offer many how-to-do classes for different ages.

They have art classes and computer classes.

Alisha reminded everyone to buy ducks for the Fourth of July duck race from Rotary members.

The meeting adjourned. The next chamber luncheon will be July 18, 2017.

Jan Leonard

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Sales tax increase effective July 1

Stevens County’s interlocal agreement with the City of Hugoton, regarding the one percent tax increase, has been approved by the Kansas Attorney General’s office.

The one-cent sales tax increase will go into effect Saturday, July 1.

Stevens County’s effective tax rate will be 9.0 percent as of July 1, 2017. For the next two years, the County will receive 100% of the increase, with the hope of easing the property tax burden on local taxpayers. After the first two years, the City of Hugoton will receive a portion of the sales tax increase.

Sign up for Sorghum Queen contest Attention, all potential Sorghum Queen candidates! The deadline for entering the annual contest is fast approaching.

Stevens County’s sixtyfifth annual Sorghum Queen Contest will be Friday, July 21, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Middle School Auditorium. This scholarship opportunity for young ladies of Stevens County is hosted by the Pollyannas every year to kick off the Stevens County Fair.

The contest is open to all young women who are residents of Stevens County.

Contestants must be single

with no children. Participants must fall between 14 years of age - by July 20, 2017 - up to a 2017 graduate of Hugoton or Moscow High School.

Profile sheets can be picked up Thursday, June 29 at 1013 S. Polk in Hugoton. Sheets must be returned by Wednesday, July 12. Girls must obtain their own sponsors and/or pay an entry fee.

Sorghum Queen contestants are judged on smile, poise, appropriateness of dress, personality and appearance.

More details will be available next week.

Legislators urge Kansans to “Click It” Seatbelt violation fines triple as of July 1

Where in the World is The Hermes?!! It’s traveled with Sean and Stephanie Schraeder to Port au Prince, Haiti. The couple are serving on a mission with First Southern Baptist Church of

Liberal. They are spending the week at Christian Light School, teaching and doing maintenance and repairs at the school. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Schraeder.

AAA Kansas wants to remind motorists caught not buckling their seat belts in the state that they will need to dig deeper into their wallets, starting July 1, 2017. Traffic fines for seatbelt violations rise from $10 to $30 that day, thanks to a new law passed by the Kansas legislature and signed into law in May by Governor Brownback.

The law, passed as Senate Bill 89 (SB 89), triples the fine for a person 18 years and older who is not wearing a seat belt in a passenger car when that car is in motion. The new law directs $20 from each $30 seatbelt violation fine to the Seat Belt Safety Fund, which will be administered by the Secretary of Transportation and fund an expansion of the student-driven Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program, making it available to every high school in Kansas.

“Our first preference is for everyone to simply wear their seatbelts whenever they are in a moving vehicle; seatbelts are proven to help limit injuries and deaths in crashes,” said AAA Kansas spokesman Shawn Steward.

“AAA Kansas strongly supports this new law, in hopes that the higher fines will provide more of a deterrent to not wearing

seatbelts,” Steward said.

“An additional positive is that the law assures seatbelt education will be available to Kansas high schoolers through the effective SAFE program in the years ahead, funded through voluntary contributions from adults who choose to violate the seatbelt usage law.”

The positive impact of safety belt usage is significant. In 2016 in Kansas, 435 people died in motor vehicle crashes, making it one of the top ten causes of unintentional death in Kansas and the number one killer of teens.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), more than seven out of 10 (71 percent), on average, of all people killed or seriously injured in Kansas crashes are unrestrained.

Seatbelt Quick Facts • Seat belt use continued to be higher in the States in which vehicle occupants can be pulled over solely for not using seat belts (“primary law States”) as compared with the States with weaker enforcement laws (“secondary law States”) or without seat belt laws.

Kansas is a primary seatbelt law state. (Source: NHTSA) • Nationally, seat belt use in 2016 reached 90.1 percent, up from 88.5 percent in 2015 (Source: NHTSA)

INDEX Obituaries ..........................................................................2 Sports...............................................................................1B Farm..................................................................................2B Looking Back ................................................................3B

Moscow ..........................................................................4B Rolla ..................................................................................5B Classifieds ..............................................................6B-7B Park Day Schedule .....................................................8B

• As of 2016, Kansas had an 87% seat belt usage rate. (Source: KTSRO) • Women are more likely to be belted than men.

• Trucks, which account for about one in five vehicles observed, produce a substantially lower belt use rate (75%) than other vehicles (91%-93%).

• Male truck drivers are the lowest single category of belt users (73%).

• Rural counties tend to produce a lower belt use rate than urban counties.

• The more “local” the trip, the less likely occupants are to be buckled up.

AAA provides automotive, travel and insurance services to 56 million members nationwide and 331,566 members in Kansas. AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. The not-for-profit, fully taxpaying member organization works in behalf of motorists, who can now map a route, find local gas prices, discover discounts, book a hotel and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit www.aaa.com.

OBITUARIES INSIDE Thomas Burrows Richard “Dick” Bushey Brett Cunningham Roy Horton Rita Schechter Wray

OBITUARIES

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Thomas Burrows Liberal resident Thomas Franklin Burrows, 79, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at the BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Tx. He was born August 7, 1937 to Emmett Burrows and the former Daisy Ovella Connard at Snyder Ok. January 14, 1972, he married Delsa Faye Rucker at Olton, Tx. Thomas worked as a farmer, mechanic, cook, and was owner/operator of the drive-in theatre in Olton.

Thomas was also involved with the Amarillo Police Department for eight years, and also drove a charter bus.

He then began driving for Yellow Freight Systems in 1969 and retired after 25 years.

Later in life Thomas was a volunteer fireman and owned and operated Liberal Radiator Service and Towing, and retired in November of 2013.

Mr. Burrows was a member of the Believer's Ministry Church of Liberal, Masonic Lodge #300, Scottish/ York Rite of the Wichita Consistory, as well as a Shriner of Liberal.

Thomas is survived by his wife Delsa of Liberal; daughter Darla Schauf of

Liberal; four sons, Victor Burrows and wife Suzie of Liberal, Vince Burrows and wife Terri of Turpin, Ok., Vernon "Bud" Burrows and wife Nancy of Borger, Tx. and Thomas Burrows, Jr. and wife Stacy of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Evangeline Coleman of Irving, Tx. and Pat Roland of Nacona, Tx.; his 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews and friends.

Mr. Burrows was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bill Burrows; and sister Bertha Mitchell.

Funeral services were attended Saturday, June 24 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Liberal with, Pastor Tom Patterson officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal. Masonic Graveside Rites were conducted by the Masonic Lodge #300 of Liberal under the direction of Miller Mortuary of Liberal.

Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Lodge or Believer's Ministry Church, both of Liberal.

Online condolences can be given at www.millermor tuary.net.

Roy Horton Lifelong Hugoton resident, Roy Trent Horton, 88, passed from this life Monday, June 19, 2017 at Pioneer Manor of Hugoton.

Roy was born November 7, 1928 to Hiram Arthur Horton and the former Laura Ellen Willis; he was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Horton accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized in April 1940. He lived a Christian life crediting a First Christian Church home Bible Study Group for much of his Christian growth.

Roy attended Hugoton schools, graduating in 1948.

He was outstanding in sports during high school.

He served in the Army Corp of Engineers in England from 1950 to 1952, returning to Hugoton to work for Northern Natural Gas Company for 34 years.

Mr. Horton played on the NNG softball team, pitched baseball, and played softball for numerous “town teams”.

His favorite activities were fishing, playing and watching football, basketball, track, baseball, and was a dedicated Hugoton Eagle

Brett Cunningham Death has claimed the young life of Brett Michael Cunningham. Brett, age 14, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in rural Seward County.

He was born October 23, 2002 in Guymon, Ok., the son of Tanae L. Kruse-Harper and Loren Cunningham.

He attended Eisenhower Middle School in Liberal.

Brett Michael was kindhearted and compassionate when it came to everyone around him. He was a member of the National Junior Honor Society at Eisenhower Middle School.

He loved playing football and video games. He especially enjoyed spending time with his friends, family and pets.

Survivors include his

mother Tanae L. HarperKruse of Liberal; father Loren Cunningham of Guymon; his brother Blake Cunningham of Liberal;

three sisters, Brooke Cedillo and husband Jacob, Britney Yowell and husband Peter and Brianna Yowell, all of Liberal; his grandparents Harley and Cyndi Kruse, Joan Kruse and Retha and Roger Behne.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, June 26 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Jason Ramsey of First Baptist Church in Liberal presiding.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Brett Cunningham Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bren nemanfuneralhome.com.

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Roy was an active member of the First Christian Church and member of the VFW and American Legion for many years.

July 23, 1961, Roy married Ruth Knowles in Satanta.

She quickly became a sports fan and although she never became a fisherman, went with him to cook the catch.

Together with Scott and Kay they enjoyed camping, fishing and sightseeing on weekends and vacations. As snowbirds Ruth and Roy migrated to South Texas for winter until health kept them home.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents; sister Cora Curtis; six brothers, Jerry, Arthur, Clark, Glen, Fred and Bobby; and son-in-law Guy Twilligear.

Survivors include Ruth his wife of 55 years; son Scott of Boise, Id.; daughter Kay of Hugoton; five grandsons, Dalton Twilligear, Adam Horton, Trent Horton, Cole Twilligear and Nate Horton; Rylee granddaughter Schurtleff; his brother Harry and wife Nora Lee; brotherin-law Robert Knowles and wife Sandra; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were attended Friday morning, June 23 at First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for Hugoton High School Sports Boosters.

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

by John Schlageck Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Sow the seeds The farm has always been a fertile field for producing crops, but it is also an environment rich with learning experiences.

For generations, children who grow up and work with their parents on the family farm have learned valuable skills about cultivating crops. While they are learning to sow seeds, cultivate weeds and harvest grains, flowers and vegetables they are also gaining knowledge.

Lessons learned on the farm include math, social studies and vocabulary, leadership, not to mention cooperation and responsibility.

All those skills acquired in a field of soil and vegetation?

Absolutely.

Tucked away in those vast acres of grass, trees and crops there’s a living outdoor classroom teeming with lessons on life. Children who learn to care for the soil come to understand such basics as distance, depth and height. They learn that the bounty of plants that bears our food came from places all over the world – rice from the Far East, wheat from Russia, etc.

They see stems, leaves, seeds, flowers and bulbs in their hands, instead of in a book – an enduring way to plant words in their vocabulary.

While growing up with a land whipped by the wind, warmed by the sun and cooled by the stars, youngsters learn to respect their environment. They learn that by caring for this fertile land it will in turn care for them.

Such a valuable learning experience can provide children with the

tools likely to influence family and friends to respect the land as well, or at least raise their level of awareness.

Youngsters also learn hope is not wishful thinking of harvest success.

Rather, hope is the action of planning and planting seeds. There will be those years when harvest may not occur, but the seeds of hope must be planted if there is even the thought of a next year’s bounty.

Learning outside can also be fun. If you don’t think so, ask children who’ve been on a field trip. They appreciate the opportunity to spend a day in a natural classroom where they can trade fluorescent lighting and four walls for blue sky and white clouds overhead.

When given the opportunity to grow grains, flowers and vegetables, youngsters chart the progress of the plant. They invest in the outcome and that means harvesting their hard work, care and investment.

A big farm isn’t necessary either.

You can encourage students to consider growing and caring for a small plot with wheat, roasting ears or assorted vegetables, and be sure to equip the youngest with youth-sized tools. Remember they are still youngsters and do not possess the strength, knowledge and wisdom of an adult.

Suggest themes for young gardeners. Have them pick out a favorite story character – Peter Rabbit for example. Try a garden theme that appeals to a child’s literal sense, such as an alphabet garden with plants that begin with the letters A to Z. They could also plant a pizza

garden and grow tomatoes, peppers and onions. They could visit a dairy farm to learn about the fundamentals of caring for cows that produce the milk that results in cheese on the pizza. Or maybe a visit to a cattle ranch to experience beef cattle being cared for that ultimately winds up as hamburger on a “pie.”

Direct the children and instill in them that caring for a crop can be an adventure. Have them add excitement to the garden with decorations including scarecrows, painted stumps and tiles and child-sized benches.

Be certain not to put actions children would naturally attempt to do off limits. Encourage them to dig in the soil for earthworms. Tell them to pick the flowers – when they’re mature.

Have them pick up stones and play in the water on a hot, sticky day.

Above all, make certain the learning experience is enjoyable.

Teach the children to make up songs about gardening and sing them together while working. Encourage them to keep a daily journal about each day’s activity.

Take pictures of the learning journey along the way and add them to the journal. Yes, there can be an abundance of lessons to be harvested in the soil. Take the opportunity to provide such an experience for a child you know. Sow your own seeds of future success.

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

Richard “Dick” Bushey Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Richard Allan “Dick” Bushey, age 72.

A retired Wichita Fire Department Captain and former security officer for Wesley Medical Center, Mr. Bushey passed from this life Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Minneola District Hospital.

Born May 25, 1945 in Iola, he was the son of Mitchell Bushey and the former Anna Wilson.

Richard graduated from Iola High School with the Class of 1963. He then attended Allen County Junior College and Wichita State University.

August 22, 1965, Richard married Betty Horn in Iola.

Mr. Bushey was a certified EMT, Red Cross instructor and received his Fire Science Certification. He liked to hunt, fish and bowl in his younger years and spent several years coaching Girls Youth Soccer, basketball and softball in Wichita.

After moving to Rolla to be near family, he helped coach his granddaughters in several sports. He was a faithful fan of KU, the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals, but supported all Kansas Teams.

Mr. Bushey was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Rolla Hope, Rolla Booster Club, Rolla Lions Club and the Rolla Cemetery Board.

Survivors include his wife Betty of 51 years; daughter

Audra Michelle “Shelley” Barrett and husband John of Rolla; two grand daughters, Casey and Kaleigh Barrett; his sister Beth Sherrill and husband R. Dee of Estes Park, Co.; and a host of in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Kelsey.

Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, June 24 at the United Methodist Church in Rolla with Pastor Mary Courtney officiating. Burial followed at the Rolla Cemetery.

Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart was in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Rolla Hope, Rolla Booster Club or any organization of your choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfu neralhomes.com.

Rita Schechter Wray Former Hugoton resident Rita Schechter Wray passed from this life Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home near Danville, Pa.

Cremation has taken place and services are being planned.

A complete obituary will be in next week.

Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity June 19 through June 25.

Fire Department Monday, June 19, 3:46 pm – sent ½ mile west of Road Q and Road 20 for a ground/ hay fire Tuesday, June 20, 8:38 pm – dispatched to Road H and Road 19 for a wheat stubble fire Tuesday, June 20, 8:38 pm – called out to Road F between Road 16 and Road 17 for an uncut wheat fire Wednesday, June 21, 7:10 pm – dispatched to Road P and Road 16 for a wheat stubble fire Wednesday, June 21, 7:27 pm – sent out to Road F and Road 12 for a wheat stubble fire

Thursday, June 22, 6:39 pm – sent ½ mile west of Road D and Road 12 for a grass fire Thursday, June 22, 8:48 pm – called to Road Q and Road 16 for a wheat stubble fire Thursday, June 22, 9:05 pm – dispatched to Road J and Road 23 for a grass fire Saturday, June 24, 9:45 pm – sent to Road Z and Road 26 for a combine fire Sunday, June 25, 2:55 pm – called out to Highway 25 and Road U for a motor vehicle accident

Ambulance Activity Two medical runs, one transfer and one motor vehicle accident.

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, June 19, 2017 • Runaway, 900 Block of South Main, Returned to Parent, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Using WiFi Outside Church, Officer Crane Tuesday, June 20, 2017 • Removed Truck from Halliburton, Officer Lamatsch • Citizen Assist, 300 Block of West Fifth, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, June 21, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Antenna Tower Blown Down, 1000 Block of South Harrison, Sergeant Johnson • Subject RP Flashlights Shining in His Windows, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, June 22, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Funeral Escort, Ninth and Main, Public Service, Officer Fedelin/ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Friday, June 23, 2017 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch/ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, Officer

Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, North of Elevator on First Street, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane Saturday, June 24, 2017 • Dog Scratched Lady, 1000 Block of South Main, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Rec Run (Escort), Blocked Sixth and Main, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Child Custody Issue, 500 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Adams, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • RP of Suspicious Vehicle, Paul’s Funeral Home, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person in Alley, 600 Block of East Ninth, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Notified Parents, 800 Block of South Madison, Son at ER, Officer Crane Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Washington, No RP, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 500 Block of West Eighth, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane

LOCAL

Ventriloquist Kevin Horner and his noble assistant warm up the crowd with a hilarious demonstration of ventriloquism during the Stevens County Library's Build a Better World Summer Reading Program. Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

Kevin Horner's friend Lugnut sure thought this Stevens County Library Summer Reading participant looked like Lady Gaga.

What do you think? Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

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Kevin Horner's ventriloquism show has a strong anti-bullying message and is a laugh-a-minute!

The Stevens County Library Summer Reading

Program runs until July 8, so there is plenty of time to register. Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden.

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

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

residents.

June 22 - July 4 - Purchase your Rotary Club Quackers for the Annual Rotary Duck Race July 4. Call a local Rotarian (see ad).

June 26 - 30 - Street Sealing (see map in ad) from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please have all cars off the street during those hours.

June 30 - Second annual USD 210 Teacher Reveal Swim Party at the Hugoton Pool from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Students are invited to come meet their teachers for the 2017-18 school year, and enjoy some swimming! There will be reduced admission for HES students.

- Hermes deadline - 12 Noon for July 6 issue.

July 1 - Dermot Community Fourth of July Celebration.

Covered Dish Dinner starts at 7:30 pm.

- MID Basketball School will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Rolla City Park starting at 10:00 a.m.

For information, contact Cory Lewis at 580-651-6942 or email corylewis11@yahoo.com.

July 2

- Assembly of God will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

- Miller’s Fireworks, 625 S Polk, opens @9am to 10pm with Daily Specials!!

July 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.

July 4 - Happy Independence Day! - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Park Day celebration at the Hugoton City Park: NE corner - 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony & Little Miss/Mr at 9:00 a.m.; North side - 9:00 a.m. turtles, 9:30 a.m. frogs, 10:00 a.m. sack races & 10:30 a.m. egg toss; SW corner back seat driving, dunk tank and moon jump all day; HHS football field - fireworks at dark!

- The Rotary Club will be offering their Annual Duck Race at 12:00 Noon down Canal Street. Be sure to purchase your Quackers from any Rotarian.

July 9 - River of Life will host serv-

Dehydration is a dangerous condition that can cause a host of complications and even prove fatal in severe cases. But as dangerous as dehydration can be, many cases are entirely preventable.

The best way to prevent dehydration is to drink enough water. When the body does not take in as much water as it puts out, it can become dehydrated.

People who live in warm climates or in elevated altitudes may lose more water than those who do not. In addition, water loss is accelerated during strenuous exercise, highlighting the emphasis men and women must place on drinking

enough water during their workouts.

But water does more for the body than prevent dehydration. The following are a handful of lesser known ways that water benefits the body.

• Water can help people maintain healthy weights.

Dieting fads come and go, but water is a mainstay for people who want to control their caloric intake in an effort to maintain healthy weights. Water has zero calories, so reaching for a bottle or glass of water instead of a soda, lemonade or another caloric beverage can help people keep the pounds off.

A study from researchers at the University of Texas

Health Science Center found that even diet soda enhances weight gain by as much as 41 percent. In addition, soda has been linked to conditions such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. No such association exists with water.

• Water helps to fight fatigue. The fatigue-fighting properties of water are another of its lesser known benefits. When the body is not adequately hydrated, it can experience muscle soreness. And fitness enthusiasts who do not drink enough water may notice their bodies require extensive recovery time after working out.

Each of those consequences can be prevented by drinking enough water, and doing so can even improve performance, as studies have shown that just a three percent loss of body weight due to dehydration can cause as much as a ten percent drop in performance level.

• Water can improve the appearance of the skin. Skin that does not get enough water can turn dry and flaky and feel tight. In addition, dry skin is more likely to wrinkle than adequately hydrated skin. Getting water to the skin can be tricky, as the University of WisconsinMadison School of Medicine and Public Health notes that water will reach all the other organs of the body before it reaches the skin. But the school recommends applying a hydrating moisturizer within two minutes of leaving the bath or shower and drinking at least eight glasses

ices at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

July 10 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital.

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

July 11 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon.

July 12 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board will meet.

July 16 - Good News Evangelic Ministries will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to come.

July 17 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.

Make sure to stay hydrated all year round

Jan Leonard is congratulated by Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks and Hugoton Mayor Jack Rowden during his retirement party Saturday, June 17. Jan was presented with an engraved light meter commemorating his 30-plus years of service to the City of Hugoton.

of water a day to ensure the skin is getting enough water.

• Water helps the gastrointestinal tract. Water can help maintain normal bowel function. When the body lacks sufficient fluid, the colon will pull water from stools in an effort to stay hydrated. That can lead to constipation, a condition in which people experience difficulty emptying their bowels. By drinking enough water, people can ensure their colon will not have to pull water from stools to stay hydrated, thereby helping them stay regular.

Water helps the body in myriad ways, many of which might surprise people unaware of just how valuable water can be to the body.

Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.

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PARK DAY! PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 29, 2017) 1t NOTICE OF ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK I, Amy Jo Tharp, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the following persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the General Election to be held on November 7, 2017 to Wit: USD 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES: Lisa Bennett

Stephanie Heger Matthew D. Mills Paula Rowden USD 209 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES: Sherry Castillo Marcus W. Howe Deadline to file for open positions was Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:00 Noon.

General Election will be Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Voters in Moscow 1, 2, 3 will vote at the Methodist Church, 300 Ransom, in Moscow, Ks. Stevens County voters in all other voting precincts will vote at the Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton, Ks.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 29, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Nancy Lee Claggett, DECEASED, CASE NO. 17-PR-24 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Gary Porter, an interested party and brother of Nancy Lee Claggett, deceased, requesting that descent be determined of the following described real estate, situate in Stevens County, Kansas: Undivided 1/3 of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S/2 of SE/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Thirty-two (32) South, Range Thiry-

eight (38) West of the 6th P.M. And all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before July 21, 2017, at 10:00 .m. in the City of Hugoton in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Gary Porter, Petitioner James A. Kuharic #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

Looking Back We Love You! Mom & Dad

Brent Lee Gaskill shows off his crown after Brian Gaskill is named first runner up at the being named 1969 Stevens County Little 1971 Stevens County Little Mister contest Mister at the annual Fourth of July at the annual Fourth of July celebration. celebration. Brent is the son of Kim and Carolyn Brian is the son of Kim and Carolyn Harper.

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How families can make staycations more unique

Temporary Location Musgrove Insurance will be undergoing a major renovation to their office.

Starting Wednesday, July 12 they will be temporarily located in the studio/shed in the back (east side) of their building.

Phone numbers will be the same, and the drop box will still be available.

If you need to stop in and see us, follow the signs to the shed in the back.

1012 S. Main St. Hugoton 620.544.4388

As a result of the economic downturn that began in 2008, many families found themselves forgoing traditional vacations in favor of “staycations.” In such instances, families spent time away from work and school together but did not travel far, if at all.

While the economy has bounced back since the dawn of the staycation, many families are still choosing to stay at home in an effort to save money.

Staycations might not seem as glamorous as traveling abroad or as relaxing as spending a week in an oceanfront resort or condominium, but there are ways for families to make staycations more fun and seem like a true departure from everyday life.

• Experiment with new cuisine. One of the joys of travel is the opportunity to dine out and experience cuisine native to particular locales.

But families don’t need to travel abroad to enjoy this particular benefit of traveling. The internet is home to a wealth of recipes from countries far and wide. Parents and their kids can choose recipes online and prepare meals from a different country each night, or pick a “country or region of the week” and prepare a different dish native to that area each night. This provides a great departure from ordinary family dinners and can

Repenting or Turning Your Life Around

Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Repent and turn away from your idols and turn your faces away from all your abominations.

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Ezekiel 14:6 NASB

here is certainly cause for wonder in the etymological and historical connection between repentance and penitentiaries. Penitentiaries (i.e., prisons) were at one time thought of as places of repentance, or at least penitence, where people went to atone for their sins and to turn their lives around.

Nowadays we seem to have lost sight of the potential for prisons to be places where people can remake their lives and instead think of them more as warehouses for dangerous people. Perhaps we should go back to this original model of the penitentiary, and perhaps also we should think of repentance in our own lives as a way of turning things around. One problem that many of us have when considering whether to repent is that we can’t bring ourselves to give up our sinful ways, and imagine that repenting will somehow make us dreadfully boring or somehow less happy or fulfilled than we are now. But until we repent and turn around we won’t see the beauty of our new life with God. The sinner is always reluctant to give up his precious sins because he is enslaved in his old way of thinking, whereas repentance leads to a whole new way of thinking and being in the world, free from sin and truly at one with God. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

make for a fun activity for the whole family.

• Camp out. Straying from the norm, even when staying at home, can make staycations seem more like a vacation than merely a week away from school or the office. Parents who want to add a dash of adventure to their families’ staycations can set up tents in the backyard and sleep under the stars or seek out local campsites that are free or relatively inexpensive. Tell stories around a backyard firepit when staying at home to provide a more authentic camping experience for everyone.

• Take in local culture.

Rather than spending the week lounging around the house or the backyard pool, families can explore the cultural opportunities in their towns or cities. Busy families tend to take such opportunities for granted when they get caught up in the daily grind, and exploring local history and artistic opportunities in the same way you would when traveling can provide a sense of excitement similar to that experi-

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

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

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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

The Kansas District Judges Association, an organization open to all state district court judges, has elected officers to serve the organization in the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Judge Robert J. Frederick was elected president. He is a judge in the Twenty-fifth Judicial District, composed of Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott and Wichita counties, and presides over cases in Finney and Kearny counties.

Judge Frederick is a graduate of the University of Kansas and Washburn University School of Law. He has served as a district judge in the Twenty-fifth Judicial District since 2001. He has been a member of the Kansas Judicial Council's Family Law Advisory Committee since 2006 and a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Judicial Needs Assessment Committee since 2010.

Before becoming a judge, he served as Kearny County Attorney, Deerfield City

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enced during more traditional vacations. Visit a local zoo, take in a performance at a local theater company or take a guided historical tour of an area of your hometown or a nearby city.

• Indulge in an extraordinary activity. While families typically choose staycations to save money, forgetting the budget to enjoy one extraordinary activity can make a staycation more fun and memorable. Spend one day during the staycation doing something the family would not ordinarily do, be it visit-

ing an all-day amusement park, taking a helicopter tour of a nearby city or going to a ballgame. Such a break from the norm, even if it’s only for a single night, can make staycations feel more like vacations.

Staycations have become an economic necessity for many families, and there are many ways for parents to make such times as enjoyable and unique as more traditional vacations.

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Robert Frederick elected president of KDJA

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

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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

Experimenting in the kitchen during a staycation can give families the feeling of dining out that they enjoy on more traditional vacations.

Member 2017

Attorney, and as an attorney for the Lakin public school district. He also had a general trial practice in Lakin from 1976 to 2001.

Judge Frederick hails from Hugoton, where he graduated with the Hugoton High School Class of 1968.

Judge Robert Frederick

June 4 Americans observe National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States.

Social Security

By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

SUPPORTS NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY In 2017, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and families everywhere. Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by this terrible disease.

June 4, we observe National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In support of this day, Social Security encourages getting checkups to provide early detection, raise awareness through education, and recognize the survivors who have gone through this battle or are still living with the disease.

Social Security stands strong in our support of the fight against cancer. We offer services to patients dealing with this disease through our disability insurance program and our Compassionate Allowances program.

Compassionate Allowances are cases with medical conditions so severe they obviously meet Social Security’s disability standards, allowing us to process the cases quickly with minimal medical information. Many cancers are part of our Compassionate Allowances list.

There’s no special application or form you need to submit for Compassionate Allowances. Simply apply for

disability benefits online, inperson or over the phone.

Once we identify you as having a Compassionate Allowances condition, we’ll expedite your disability application.

Social Security establishes Compassionate Allowances conditions using information received at public outreach hearings, from our employees, who review millions of disability cases each year, from medical and scientific experts, and from data based on our research.

For more information about Compassionate Allowances, including the list of eligible conditions, visit social security.gov/compassionate allowances.

Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey, through good times and bad.

If you think you qualify for disability benefits based on a Compassionate Allowances condition, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for benefits.

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

PARK DAY The library will again be giving out free cotton candy at Park Day July 4. Come find us, and start your holiday with a sugar high!

SUMMER READING Registration forms are still available for the SCL programs for all ages, as well as the State Fair Reading Program. Feel free to register to read, walk or both!

TUESDAY STORYTIME There will be no Tuesday Storytime. Find us at Park Day! WEDNESDAY PROGRAM Join us Wednesday, July 5 for Craft Day, followed by the free food program. Come on by to make stuff and then have lunch! Parents, please remember all food must be eaten onsite as part of the requirements of the grant.

Thank you.

THURSDAY ACTIVITY Thursday, June 29, we will be building with cardboard boxes. We have enough saved so everyone can par-

ticipate!

Next Thursday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. we will create “Perler Bead Tangrams” make-and-take tangrams that you make with melty beads.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM & ADULT STEPS PROGRAM Check our Facebook site for adult program updates.

Prizes are awarded Tuesday mornings.

WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU READING? Don’t forget to take a picture of where in the world you are reading. Send them to us on Instagram, facebook, or email and we’ll add you to our map!

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

Twelve kids attend the Stevens County Library's Minecraft Hour of Code event June 22. What a

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There is a lot of great collaboration at the Hour of Code event at the library! Several kids are willing to help other kids clear the harder levels. Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

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Kiwanis learn about Lindy McClure’s project

great way to learn to code computer games!

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By Alisha Owens, Executive Director of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Coimmerce Day2017 when posting on social media! Please tag the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, or email your pictures to me directly at hugotonchamber@gmail.com.

Join us July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Park Day, and celebrate Independence Day in true Hugoton fashion!

We’ll end the day with our annual fireworks display at the Hugoton High School Football Field after dark, brought to you by Park Day sponsors and Rainbow Fireworks!

Check out our ad in today’s paper - page 8B - for a full lineup of activities, booths, and times.

Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update the first Thursday of every month, at 8:30 a.m. on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber today!

July’s Chamber Luncheon will be Tuesday, July 17 at 12:00 noon.

Location, speaker, and caterer TBD, but it is never too early to get your name on the RSVP list!

Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is an event you would like to see featured on our Web site, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible.

Remember: Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Bonuses… ..Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all of your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures that your money is staying in our local

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Chamber Chatter Park Day is literally right around the corner!

We currently have 37 booth spaces rented, and they range from goods and services, to all kinds of food and games. Our guys with Music Video To Go will be on hand with the large inflatables for the kids, and tickets go on sale at 9:00 a.m.! We will have the annual Turtle Races, Frog Jump, Sack Races and Egg Toss, so make sure you get your turtle decorated ahead of time, and notice the age division changes for the Frog Jump in this year’s Park Day ad on page 8B. We’d also like to recognize our Park Day sponsors: Parsons Trust, Hugoton Tourism Board, and Stevens County Farm Bureau Association, as well as our Gold Members; Ghumm’s Auto, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County, and of course all our Chamber Members that make the Chambers yearly activities possible. We really appreciate Flatlanders and Leslee Hoggatt for graciously sponsoring and coordinating the Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Pageant in 2017. If you would like to volunteer to help with the pageant, or any other aspect of Park Day, please give me a call today at 620-544-4305!

The Chamber is still accepting donations for the fireworks show, and any amount is helpful. Remember to give us feedback about the event. We are always looking for ways to make it bigger and better. Use #Park-

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economy making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate. These certificates can be written for any amount and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses.

A NOTE TO STEVENS COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS: The Chamber issues gift certificates all year to residents who are trying to keep shopping dollars in Stevens County, we are hoping you will accept these from your customers. As the owner of the business, you simply bring the gift certificate into the Chamber office and we write you a check that you can put in your daily deposit.

If you want to make sure a gift certificate is from the Chamber, simply call the office. We will help you make sure it is authentic. When you give a Chamber Gift Certificate your money stays local – It goes to the merchants in Stevens County who pay sales and property tax in this community. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First!

The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to give special thanks to our GOLD MEMBERS, Ghumm’s Auto, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as all our Chamber Members.

It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”.

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The Kiwanis Club met for their bi-monthly meeting at the Tex-Mex café Thursday evening, June 20. Each July 4, Independence Day the club places flags at sponsoring homes at 6:30 a.m. One hundred plus flags are placed, a really great way to honor the day. Call any Kiwanis member to ask for a flag placement for a donation. Flags are placed on six holidays during the year.

Lindy McClure told members about her 4-H project.

This is Lindy's second year in 4-H and her first year in lamb. Her lamb's name is Lillian and she is a crossbred lamb. She said she feeds her ADM sheep feed every morning and night. The lamb is six months old and she has had her for three months. Lillian was purchased from Kyle Franze for $250.

Lindy and her mother attended a sheep clinic that Kyle gave. Lindy's parents are Ben and Lanie McClure.

Lowell Stanley and Ron Brewer shared pictures and told the group about the trip to Ellinwood to see the Underground Stores. The trip was sponsored by the Hugoton Area Camera Club and 15 people enjoyed the trip that included lunch in Great Bend, the tunnel tour and a visit to Cheyenne Bottoms Visitor Center. The story of the tunnels and how they came to be a tourist attraction is very interesting. The tour included a wonderful tour of the restored historical Wolf Hotel, that is now open with ten rooms available.

The next meeting will be July 11.

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Bullfrogs make for a summer challenge Bullfrogs: big, green, bellowing creatures of the pond.

They’re a common sight in Kansas, and more so a common sound at night. A bullfrog’s call seems to say “summer is here,” and what better way to celebrate the season than to catch these water-loving acrobats with friends and family. The

Kansas bullfrog season will be open from July 1 to October 31. The daily limit of bullfrogs is eight and the possession limit is 24.

Frogging is a great way to cool off after a hot summer day, but first you need to locate a good waterhole. You can do this by listening for bullfrog croaks during the

ADOPT A DUCK!!!

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To Purchase your Ducks, please contact any of the following Rotarians: Charlie Field Jim Ghumm Stacy Ghumm Neal Gillespie Gary Gold Stetson Honig Adrian Howie

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evenings. The more you hear, the better it will be.

Next, you’ll need some simple gear. A burlap sack or fish basket to hold your frogs, old tennis shoes for wading, a quick pair of hands, and a flashlight or headlamp.

Lastly, you’ll need a fishing license, unless exempt by law. That’s it, you’re ready to catch frogs. You can stick to using your hands (it’s the most fun), or you can opt for other legal methods such as hook and line, dip net, gig, or bow and crossbow (a line must attach the bow to the arrow and the arrow must have a barbed head).

While frogs can be caught during the day, most frogging is done at night. Stealth is required because whichever method you select, you must get close.

Frogs’ eyes shine in a flashlight beam and the light seems to freeze them in place. However, your approach still needs to be slow and careful. Heavy footfalls on shore or ripples in the water will send the frog hopping, light or no light.

The ultimate challenge is to catch the frog by hand, which requires a low, quiet approach from behind, then a lightning snatch. Aim to grab the frog mid-body, just in front of the rear legs. It’s good fun, especially for kids; staying up past bedtime, wading in the shallows and getting really muddy on a warm summer night – it’s a 12-year-old’s dream!

Apart from providing some summertime fun, frog legs are wonderful table fare.

Try yours dipped in batter and fried. After all, eating them is the next best thing to catching them.

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Bullfrogs - big, green, bellowing creatures of the pond, are a common sight in Kansas and seem to call, “Summer is here”. Kansas offers a bull-

frog season open from July 1 to October 31 with a daily limit of 24. It is said they can make wonderful table fare dipped in batter and fried.

Don’t risk it: “BUI” a serious - and deadly - offense You know “your limits,” you’ve never been in an alcohol-related accident before, and you could handle your boat with a blindfold on. You figure it’s summertime, the weekend, and time to relax and knock back a few. But that good time that you’re after can quickly turn tragic no matter how well you think you can hold your liquor. This summer season, don’t put yourself, those onboard, and other boaters in harms way by boating under the influence - it’s not worth the risk.

Alcohol use is still the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. And there’s a difference between drinking on land and drinking in a boat.

Sun, wind, noise, vibration,

and motion – "stressors" common to the boating environment – intensify the side effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications.

According to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, July recorded the highest number of recreational boater accidents and deaths nationwide in 2016, with the second highest in June. Don’t become a part of those statistics. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism boating law enforcement officers will be on patrol during the July 4 holiday weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of boating under the influence. Officers will administer breathalyzer

Law enforcement officers will be on patrol during the July 4 holiday weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to

blood alcohol tests, and if you blow a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, you will be given a boating under the influence citation and lose your boating privileges.

If you suspect someone is boating under the influence, contact 911 immediately and provide the operator with the location, the suspect’s boat registration numbers, and a complete description of the operator and passengers.

For information about boating in Kansas, including regulations and registration information, visit ksout doors.com/Boating.

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The Perfect Fruit Pie Next week at the Fourth of July Park Days you may be baking a pie for sale at a bake sale, or maybe you will be purchasing one at the many food booths available. I love eating pie, especially if it has a good crust, and technique is the key to a good pie crust.

Add a good filling, and a decorative finish, and it’s no wonder pie is Americans’ favorite dessert.

Fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits of high quality may be used to make excellent pie fillings. Fruits vary in sweetness. Add less sugar to fruits that are naturally sweet, as the sugar will draw out more juice and make a filling runny. If the filling is very juicy, bake the pie on a baking sheet to catch any juices that may overflow.

There are three methods to make pie filling: cooked juice; cooked fruit; and old fashioned.

1. The cooked juice method is best used for cherry, blueberry and other berries; peach; and frozen or canned apple. Only the juice is cooked, allowing the fruit to better retain its shape and flavor.

2. Fresh apple, raisin and rhubarb are excellent fruits to use in the cooked fruit method. The fruit must be cooked because there is not enough natural liquid.

3. The old-fashioned method is best suited for pies made with fresh apples or peaches. All the ingredients are mixed together prior to being baked.

Common thickeners for fruit pie fillings are flour, cornstarch, arrowroot and tapioca. Flour gives the filling an opaque appearance,

while the other thickeners are clearer and more translucent. Here are some additional tips for filling thickeners.

According to Kitchen Krafts, powdered instant Clear Jel® produces a fruit filling that is clear, not cloudy; has absolutely no floury or starchy taste; and is freezer-stable. An unbaked pie can be frozen to bake later, without the filling becoming runny. Clear Jel is easy to use: you don’t have to precook the fruit as you do when using cornstarch, for example. Just whisk together the Clear Jel and the sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the fruit.

Stir or toss well. Unlike ordinary cornstarch, Clear Jel works well with acidic ingredients, tolerates high temperatures, and doesn’t cause pie fillings to ‘weep’.

Peaches are juicy, so try this trick: let the fruit sit with a couple of extra tablespoons of sugar before making the filling. It not only helps to intensify the flavor, but it also can reduce nearly a half-cup of excess juice, resulting in a firm, supple, pie. By draining off some of the juice rather than increasing the thickener, it will help prevent oozing liquid.

Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour, but like flour, it imparts a slightly starchy taste, especially true in juicy, summer fruit pies. That’s why it is recommend to cook part of the fruit and cornstarch before baking certain pies. But

cornstarch doesn’t work when your filling is high in acidity (cherries), or if you plan to freeze the filling at any time, because it loses its thickening powers when stored over time.

Baking Pies and Cobblers The recipe baking time is only a general guideline. The crust edge of a single-crust pie should appear golden brown, crisp and dry, with a set filling. The crust of a double-crust pie should appear golden brown, crisp and dry, with the filling bubbling through the steam vents.

Prick the crust before baking to allow steam to escape.

Fully baked single crusts should be cooled completely before filling. To prevent a soggy crust due to juice exuded by fruit, brush the fully baked shell with a thin layer of melted apple or currant jelly to waterproof it.

Food Safety and Pies Pies are served year round, and fresh summer fruits make them especially popular this time of year. To

prevent food-borne illness, refrigerate pumpkin, custard and other cream pies containing eggs and milk.

Leftover fruit pie, which typically is prepared without eggs, can be covered and stored on the counter for up to two days, but for best quality, refrigerate. This is especially important during the summer months.

Pies containing eggs and milk have high protein and moisture content. Bacteria can multiply rapidly when foods containing these perishable items are left at room temperature. According to the American Egg Board, pecan pie, which contains eggs, should also be refrigerated, and not left at room temperature for more than two hours.

Commercial pies have preservatives and other ingredients added to make them shelf-stable, so they may be displayed and stored at room temperature. Once cut, they should also be refrigerated.

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Every donation, contribution, door prize and volunteer helps us make the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally a success. You help make this event possible!

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NEWS Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offers tips for holiday safety and enjoyment

The Fourth of July holiday usually means three things for Kansans: fireworks, BBQ, and of course, open water.

Make this holiday everything it should be, including safe, by keeping the following things in mind while on and around water.

• State park beaches do not have lifeguards. Parents should keep a close eye on youngsters and it’s a good idea to strap little ones into properly-fitting life jackets. A toddler can disappear in an instant on a crowded beach.

Older kids love to play on inflatable water toys but care must be exercised under windy conditions. A stiff Kansas wind blowing out from the beach can sweep floaters away from shore surprisingly fast.

• Over the holiday weekend, reservoirs will be busy and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) boating officers will be out keeping waters safe. Familiarize yourself with boating regulations and

It is wise to remember state park beaches and weekends are a busy time, and keeping an eye reservoirs do not have lifeguards. Holiday on the weather is a very smart idea. safety requirements, espe- waters, they do have a com- odically while at the lake to cially those concerning life mon theme: alcohol. Sun, prevent being caught by surjackets, ahead of time. Chil- waves and heat exacerbate prise miles from a boat ramp. dren age 12 and younger the effects of alcohol on judgWater recreation at Kansas must wear a properly-fitting ment and coordination. Any- state parks is safe and getting life jacket while on the boat, one planning on driving a safer, but there is always and there must be a service- boat should know that boat- some risk. However, if you able life jacket readily acces- ing under the influence (BUI) make just a few precautions sible for everyone older than is against the law. routine, you can ensure that 12 onboard. KDWPT strongly • Weather conditions can your family has fun and stays encourages everyone on the change quickly as summer safe this holiday and summer boat to wear life jackets at all thunderstorms build and season. times while on the water. bring high winds. Know the Submitted by Kansas De• While boating accidents forecast, watch the sky, and partment of Wildlife, Parks aren’t common on Kansas check weather updates peri- and Tourism.

Practice fireworks safety so your Fourth stays acccident- and damage-free

As Kansans soon join millions of other Americans, gathering to celebrate our nation’s independence, AAA Kansas and AAA Insurance warn that some inherent dangers of Fourth of July celebrations can lead to injury of party-goers, property damage and significant liability for homeowners and hosts.

“With preparation and safe practices,” said Alex Greig, Regional Insurance Manager with AAA Kansas.

“Fourth of July fireworks and cookouts can be accidentand damage-free, and as a result, much more fun for everyone.”

FIREWORKS DANGER, IMPACT AND SAFETY Many Kansans enjoy celebrating the Fourth with their own fireworks displays, but these products, while legal in many places, are extremely dangerous and cause plenty of damage and injuries every year.

• More fires are reported in the United States on the Fourth of July than on any other day, and fireworks account for more than half of those blazes, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

• Fireworks cause an estimated 15,600 reported fires annually in the United States Fireworks result in an estimated $21 million in direct property damage in America each year • U.S. hospital emergency rooms treat an estimated 10,500 people for fireworks related injuries each year •51 percent of those injuries were to the extremities •38 percent of those injuries were to the head • The risk of fireworks injury is highest for children

ages 5-9, followed by children 15-19 Fireworks Safety AAA Kansas and AAA Insurance want to help the public celebrate safely, and the following tips from the State of Kansas Fire Marshal provide guidelines for the safe use of fireworks: • Always purchase high quality fireworks from reliable and legitimate sources • Always read and follow label directions • Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities • Always ignite fireworks outdoors • Have water nearby • Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks • Light only one firework at a time • Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks • Never give fireworks to small children • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place • Dispose of fireworks properly • Never throw fireworks at another person • Never carry fireworks in your pocket • Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers In addition, bottle rockets and M80s are dangerous and illegal in the state of Kansas.

The use or sale of these banned fireworks is considered a crime under Kansas law.

BARBECUE GRILLING SAFETY According to the National Fire Protection Association, June and July are the peak months for summer grill fires, with nearly 9,000 fires caused by grills, hibachis and other barbecues each year, accounting for $37 mil-

lion in property loss in the United States.

“Grilling season is a great time to enjoy friends, family, food and the outdoors, but accidents can happen,” said AAA’s Greig. “Before you barbecue, take a few minutes to review grilling safety tips and to ensure your equipment is working properly.”

Safe barbecuing tips • Place your grill at least 10 feet away from walls and deck railings to prevent fires from igniting buildings. Keep your grill away from decorations, such as hanging plants and umbrellas.

• Never grill indoors or in confined areas; charcoal grills produce carbon monoxide fumes that are fatal in unventilated areas.

• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and know how to use it.

• Never leave a grill burning unattended.

• Grease can cause flare up fires. Keep your grill clean by removing grease and fat build-up from the grill and grill trays.

• If the flame on your propane grill goes out, turn the grill and gas off. Wait at least 15 minutes before relighting, and always make sure your grill lid is open before igniting.

“AAA wants everyone to safely celebrate the red, white and blue, without injuries or damage to their property,” Greig added. “It’s always a good idea to consult your insurance agent to be sure about what your homeowners or renters policy covers and does not cover in terms of liability with party gatherings and potential damage related to grilling or fireworks accidents.”

For for more information

about auto and home insurance, call your AAA insurance agent or insurance customer service, or visit a local AAA branch.

AAA provides automotive, travel and insurance services to 56 million members nationwide and 331,566 memAAA bers in Kansas. advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. The not-for-profit, fully tax-paying member organization works on behalf of motorists, who can now map a route, find local gas prices, discover discounts, book a hotel and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit www.aaa.com.

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you buy a boat from an individual, an application for registration needs to be submitted accompanied by the previous owner’s certificate of number or a bill of sale and the registration fee. If you buy a boat from a Kansas dealer, the application needs to be submitted with a form STD8 or a bill of sale showing sales tax paid is required. If you buy a boat from an outof-state dealer, the bill of sale showing sales tax paid is required. If no sales tax was paid, go to your county treasurer and pay sales tax then submit that receipt.

Registration applications can be downloaded from the KDWPT website, filled out and mailed in with the registration fee of $32.50 (valid for three years).

The assigned registration number must be painted or permanently attached to

each side of the forward, top half of the boat. Numbers must be vertical block characters at least three inches tall that read from left to right. A registration decal is issued each time you renew and it includes the year it expires. Instructions on how the registration numbers should appear are available in the Kansas Boating Regulations Summary or online.

Boat registrations expire three years from date of renewal, and KDWPT will send out renewal notices six weeks prior to expiration.

Fees from boat registrations fund boating access, education, and law enforcement programs and also provide match for federal funding. For more information on boat registration, contact your local KDWPT state park or regional office or call 620-672-5911.

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Kansas offers 24 federal reservoirs and more than 200 lakes Summertime is boating time and with 24 federal reservoirs and more than 200 community lakes, there are plenty of places for Kansans to enjoy being on the water.

However, before you make your first trip, take a second and make sure your registration is up to date.

All boats powered by gas, diesel, electric motors or sail must be registered and numbered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) for use on public waters.

Boaters can renew their registrations in person at KDWPT state park and regional offices or boat registration agents (a list of agents by county can be found at www.ksoutdoors.com under “Boating”).

If you sell a boat, you must notify the department in writing within 15 days. If

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uly 4, 2017 marks the 241st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks will illuminate the night sky, the rich smell of barbecue will be in the air and the country will be awash in red, white and blue splendor. Chances are the swelling melody of “The Star Spangled Banner” will be broadcast over the radio and on various firework display telecasts.

The national anthem is synonymous with the United States of America, and its notes very well may be the patriotic glue that binds the country together. Although the lyrics and music of the song are widely known, many

may be unfamiliar with the rich history behind the beloved tune.

A poem is born America began its fight for independence from Great Britain in 1775, and the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 to identify the 13 colonies that succeeded in winning their independence from Britain. However, the battles with Britain stretched on.

Fights over territories kept disputes between the British Empire and the newly formed United States raging on, and it was during one such fight, and not during the Revolutionary War as some may think, that “The Star Spangled Banner” was written.

The War of 1812 was declared by the United States to set to right some of the issues that were not resolved after the Revolutionary War. Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer at the time of this war, negotiating for the release of an American hostage being held by the British. Although Key won the hostage’s release, he was not able to leave the British fleet where the negotiations took place until the British completed their attack on Baltimore. Key witnessed the British fiery bombs on Ft. McHenry on Chesapeake Bay. Just before dawn on the morning of September 14, 1814, Key was said to have noticed a huge American flag still waving above Ft. McHenry in defiance to the British attack. This imagery helped inspire the words of a poem that eventually would become the national anthem.

Key penned the poem on the back of a letter he held in his pocket. After the battle was over, and Key was released, he completed the poem at the Indian Queen Hotel, where he was staying. The poem was titled, “Defense of Fort M’Henry.” The poem was put to music to fit the popular melody “The Anacreonic Song” by English composer John Stafford Smith. Key’s brother-in-law, Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, anonymously made the first printing of the lyrics to the melody and the song was printed in two newspapers. The song quickly became popular and soon after, Thomas Carr of the Carr Music Store in Baltimore, Maryland published the words and music under a new title, “The StarSpangled Banner.”

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“The Star-Spangled Banner” takes off “The Star-Spangled Banner” became one of the nation’s most beloved patriotic songs in the 19th century. According to Smithsonian, the song gained special significance during the Civil War, a time when many Americans turned to music to express their feelings for the flag and the ideals and values it represented. The military used the song for ceremonial purposes, requiring it be played at the raising and lowering of the colors. But many versions of the song were used during these ceremonies and celebrations.

By the 20th century, President Woodrow Wilson wanted to establish a standard version, so he tasked the United States Bureau of Education to provide an official version. In response, the Bureau of Education enlisted the help of five musicians, including Walter Damrosch, Will Earhart, Arnold J. Gantvoort, Oscar Sonneck and John Philip Sousa, to agree on an arrangement. This new standardized version was first played on December 5, 1917 at Carnegie Hall.

It wasn’t until March 3, 1931 that “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the official national anthem of the United States when President Herbert Hoover signed this designation into law.

This Fourth of July, people may be struck by the magnificence of the fireworks or the enjoyment of the parades.

But as the music swells, they can also think twice about the significance of the events that inspired the creation of the country’s national anthem.

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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, June 27 Brown Dupree - $2.09 Eagles Landing - $2.06 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.28 Thrifty King - $2.29 Toot N Totum - $2.29 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.05 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.25 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 9.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 11.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices June 26 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.15 per gallon in 2016, $2.60 per gallon in 2015, $3.55 per gallon in 2014, $3.46 per gallon in 2013 and $3.43 per gallon in 2012.

"As motorists pack their cars in preparation for the July 4 holiday, gasoline prices continue their wide-

spread drop, falling in all five states over the last week, as retail prices play catch up to the falling price of crude oil," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy. "Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois saw prices rise slightly due only to the fact that gas prices had fallen so significantly that stations in those areas were selling under their cost, prompting an ad-

justment. For the rest of the country, the downward momentum has continued and may do so again this week, so long as there's no sudden reversal in the price of crude oil. It's amazing we're staring at some of the cheapest prices of the year as the holiday comes into view," DeHaan said.

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Watch out for computer tech support fraud Giving someone access to your computer is like giving out a key to your front door.

A computer can have your bank account information, family photos, and other private documents and data— information that fraudsters would like to steal. That’s why tech support fraud has become a significant trend in online crime, according to the 2016 Internet Crime Report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

In tech support fraud cases, criminals convince unsuspecting victims to provide remote access to their computer by calling and posing as tech support personnel from a legitimate company. The criminal can then simply charge your credit card for a fake antivirus product, or, in more sinister situations, they can steal your personal information or install malware. More than 10,000 incidents of tech support fraud were reported to the IC3 in 2016, with victims losing nearly $8 million.

Though anyone can be a victim, older computer users are the most vulnerable targets.

“They’ll trick you into letting them into your computer,” said IC3 Unit Chief Donna Gregory. “You open the door and allow them in.

You may think you’re just watching them install a program to get rid of a virus, but they are really doing a lot of damage behind the scenes.”

In addition to tech support fraud, the other major fraud categories last year were business e-mail compromise, ransomware, and extortion.

The IC3 receives complaints on a variety of Internet scams and crimes, and it has received more than 3.7 million complaints since it was created in 2000. In 2016, the IC3 received a total of 298,728 complaints with reported losses in excess of $1.3 billion. The IC3 uses the information from public complaints to refer cases to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and identify trends. The IC3’s extensive database is also available to law enforcement. Internet users should report any Internet fraud to IC3, no matter the dollar amount.

Additional data helps the FBI and law enforcement gain a more accurate picture of Internet crime.

The IC3 publishes the Internet Crime Report annually to increase public awareness of current trends in Internet crime. For this report, the IC3 has also created a separate state-by-state breakdown that allows users

to select their state from a dropdown menu so they can review local trends in Internet crime. The top states for reported dollar amounts lost to Internet fraud in 2016 were California ($255 million), New York ($106 million), and Florida ($89 million). You can find more information at https://www.ic3.gov/media/ annualreport/2016State/Stat eReport.aspx.

Though Internet crime is a serious threat, there are ways to help keep yourself safe online. The IC3 recommends computer users update their anti-virus software and operating system. Additionally, the Internet is an especially important place to remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

“Be aware of what you are clicking on and also what you’re posting on social media. Always lock down your social media accounts as much as possible,” Gregory said. “Try to use two factor authentication, and use safe passwords or things more difficult to guess. The tougher the password, the harder it is for someone to crack.”

For more information or to submit a complaint, visit www.ic3.gov.

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Hugoton’s Blues face tough Okie teams Friday the Hugoton Blues 12U 2 team wrapped up their League regular season against Sublette. The Blues came in to the game

with only one loss on the season. The Blues had their offense going but struggled to stop Sublette’s defense.

Going into the top of the

Kenzie Garza slides into home just in the nick of time to score a run for the 12U Hugoton Blues. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Garza.

Hugoton Blues’ Ana Mendez makes it to first after a hit during the recent tournament. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Garza.

Pitcher Maedeen McClure winds up for a speedy toss across the plate. Photo courtesy of Lacey Kurts.

Gianna Vos hurries to catch the ball against Sublette.

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Garza.

fourth trailing 13-15, the Blues added a run and had the tying run waiting on third. However, a costly double play ended the game for the Blues and dropped the team to 3 and 2 for the season. Amanda Farnum struck out two batters in the game while Martha Saldona collected two hits and an RBI for the team. The Blues 12U 2 team will compete in League tournament starting Wednesday, June 28.

The Blues 10U played in Dodge City over the weekend and faced the Garden City Comets and a very tough Guymon Mayhem team. The Blues struggled over the weekend with their offense, as the team only scored a total of three runs in four games. The Blues faced some very tough pitching against the other teams.

The Blues 12U 1 team also traveled to Dodge over the weekend and did fairly

Hugoton’s 10U catcher Elyce Sisseck fields a pitch during a game this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Lacey Kurts.

Storm Chasers compete at Garden City The 14U Stevens County Storm Chasers competed this past weekend in the Jim Clanton Memorial Tournament in Garden City.

Thursday night, the Storm Chasers fell to the eventual tournament champion Scott City Outlaws by a score of 4-2. The game lasted over four hours due to two weather delays. Riggs Martin pitched seven innings, allowing just three hits and walking five. Offensively, Jayce Korf and Wyatt Angell recorded the only hits for the Storm Chasers.

Friday afternoon, the Storm Chasers defeated the Valley Sox 11-1 in a game that was called after just four innings. Korf earned the win, striking out five and allowing only two hits. Cody Perez went three for three and drove in five runs in the victory.

Saturday morning, the Storm Chasers lost a tough game to the Dodge City Baseball Club by a score of 14-13. Chay Burnett pitched the first three innings, and Korf and Martin came on in relief. The Storm Chasers were led offensively by Perez, Tate Seabolt, and Burnett who each had two hits.

Saturday afternoon, the Storm Chasers fell to the ap-

propriately named SW Hitters by a score of 16-8. Martin, Korf and Sawyer Harper all pitched in the game. Korf, Wyatt Angell and Burnett led the Storm Chasers with two hits apiece.

Sunday morning the Storm Chasers finished the tournament with a 11-9 victory over Ulysses. Burnett

well as they took third in the tournament. Saturday the Blues went one-and-one, as the team divided the workload between pitchers -just like they have all season in pool play.

Sunday, the Blues faced the Swat from Oklahoma for a thrilling game. Hugoton’s Blues won the game 7-5 as they avenged a loss from Saturday. This set the Blues up against a very tough Oklahoma Lady Rangers team.

The Blues jumped out to an early 2-nothing lead, but the Lady Rangers drove in five of their own to take the lead.

The Blues slowed the Lady Rangers scores for a while and even added two more runs in the fourth, but the team just couldn’t stop the Lady Rangers’ impressive offense. The Blues lost the game 4-12.

Madison Kurts protects third while an opposing runner sets her sights on the base during the 10U team’s recent tournament at Dodge. Photo courtesy of Lacey Kurts.

pitched six innings and recorded the win, while Martin came on in relief and earned the save. Korf and Haden Daharsh led the team with two hits each.

The Storm Chasers will next compete in the NBC State Tournament July 7, 8, and 9 in Hays.

Daniella Alfaro sprints toward third on a steal during action at Dodge City’s tourney last weekend. Photo courtesy of Lacey Kurts.

Ty Burnett hurls the ball across the plate during the Storm Chasers’ game at the Clanton Memorial Tournament.

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FARM Conservation District announces signups for land conservation cost-share program July 1-15

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The Stevens County Conservation District’s initial land conservation cost-share programs sign up will begin July 1 through July 15, 2017.

The conservation program funding is provided by the State Conservation Commission through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Fund.

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proving water quality. These practices are to establish and re-establish long-term stands of adapted species of perennial or reseeding forage plants. These plantings also reduce erosion on existing pasture and hayland or on land converted from other uses.

Windbreak / Shelterbelts are offered to conditions in or around open cropland needing protection against wind to soils or crops and livestock facilities. The program also offers establishment and ren-

ovation of farm and homestead windbreaks for protection and energy efficiency.

All Grazing Land Health (GLH) practices must serve 40 acres or more to be eligible and maintain a grazing plan for at least one grazing season. This would include livestock water wells, tanks, and pipelines. The primary purpose of all water supply practices is to provide water for livestock to facilitate proper use of vegetation on rangeland or pasture. Cross-Fencing, which is designed within

an existing perimeter fence, is available to improve grazing distribution.

Irrigation Water Conveyance Pipeline: The function of this practice is to convert flood irrigation system to sprinkler irrigation or SDI systems. The conservation objective of this pipeline practice is to utilize low drift nozzles or low pressure, below canopy application systems which will yield a reduction in water usage while maintaining tolerable soil erosion levels.

Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

By Brooke Haas, Communications Intern, Kansas Wheat Commission June 27 marks Day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association.

According to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, for the week ending June 25, 2017, winter wheat harvest was in full swing across the state. Winter wheat condition rated eight percent very poor, 15 poor, 31 fair, 40 good, and six excellent. Winter wheat mature was 85 percent. Harvested was 48 percent, behind 53 last year, but near 47 for the five-year average.

Harvest has been going since June 15 in Larned, according to Kim Barnes, CFO and Grain Merchandiser of Pawnee County Coop Association. Although there has been some severe weather in the area like hail damage, farmers have taken in over two million bushels of wheat to the elevator and are more than 60 percent finished.

"We've been test cutting [Tuesday] due to a rain delay, but we should get back in the field hopefully [Wednesday]," Barnes said.

Proteins have been ranging around 10 to 11 in the area, he reported. Disease has been an issue for many counties in

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Kansas this year, and two big ones have been leaf rust and wheat streak mosaic virus.

"I've seen a little bit of everything for disease," said Barnes.

He said yields have been above average this harvest, even with the severe weather, and moisture has jumped up quite a bit.

"Overall, harvest has been above average this year. Prices have been better compared to last year. Last week we saw prices up to $3.80 and even hit $4.01," he said.

In Luray, Jennifer Princ, branch manager at Midway Coop, said harvest has been going on since June 13.

"Harvest has seemed to drag on this year due to the scattered showers," she said.

Around 60 percent of wheat has been taken in, and Princ is hopeful they will be done with harvest soon.

Yields have been averaging 55, but she said she has heard anywhere from 15 to 85.

Test weights have been a little scattered due to rain, but before the big rain hit, they were averaging around 61.

Proteins have stayed around 10.95 all throughout harvest, she added. Princ said she has seen a lot of wheat streak mosaic virus and barley yellow dwarf in her area.

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"Yields have gone anywhere from 20 to 70, so you take your pick," said Beisner.

Test weights have been averaging 61 ½, and proteins have been around 10.5 for the area. Harvest in Natoma has been rolling since Monday, June 19. Beisner also reported wheat streak mosaic virus.

"Mosaic has been our main disease issue in the area for sure," said Beisner.

Brian Bigler, branch manager of ADM Grain in Trousdale, said they have only had to stop harvest twice, due to long days and a rain delay. He

reported yields have been ranging in the mid 40's, and test weights were 59-60. 160 percent of the average for wheat in the area has already been taken in, so he believes they will be done with harvest soon.

Proteins have been around 10.8, he added. He also mentioned leaf rust was a problem in that area.

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Cost-share is available for decommissioning abandoned water wells on irrigation and domestic wells. The Conservation District offers upgrading failing onsite wastewater systems to a new system that meets our county codes. The program does not cost-share on repairs or partially replacements. Both of these practices are to protect from contamination by home or farmstead pollution sources that can impair surface and ground water quality.

The conservation programs cost-shared rates are based on 70% of the county’s average costs of the practice.

There is a landowner annual

limitation for the cost-share program funds. The funds are not a loan, but assistance funds to help install good conservation practices in your operation. It is a onetime cost-share payment that the practice and/or structure is to be maintained and used for its intended use over ten years.

Technical and financial assistance is available for a variety of land conservation improvements.

Have questions? Stop by our office at 607 East Eleventh in Hugoton and let us visit with you about the practices that are offered, or call 620- 544-2991, extension 3.

Henco Gerber showed the Heartland 4H club his rabbit "Flash," and told them how he cares for it. This is Henco's second year in the rabbit project. At the fair, Henco plans exhibit Flash in the rabbit show to hopefully win breed champion. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.

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Stevens County FSA to host informational meetings regarding FSA County Committee Stevens County FSA is disaster payments for some hosting informational meet- commodities; ings regarding FSA County • Emergency programs; Committee.

Information • Payment eligibility; will cover who is eligible to • Hearing appeals to FSA serve on the committee, how decisions; and to nominate a candidate for • Helping to decide the COC as well as dates impor- kinds of programs their counties will offer. tant to the election process.

Persons with disabilities The informational meetings will be June 28, 2017 at who require accommoda9:00 a.m.; July 5, 2017 at 9:00 tions to attend this meeting a.m.; July 12, 2017 at 9:00 or, for more information, a.m.; or July 19, 2017 at 9:00 please contact Stevens a.m. at the Stevens County County FSA at 620-544-2261.

Service Center.

County Committees are a critical component of FSA operations, providing input regarding: • Income safety-net loans and payments, including setting county average yields for commodities; • Conservation programs; • Incentive, indemnity and

Lelani Gerber informed the Heartland 4H Club about her first year bucket calf project at the June meeting. She explained the many experiences she has gained through raising a bottle calf to take to fair and the difficulties she has had to endure. As Lelani talked about about the skills she has taken away from the project, she also said that it had not always been easy but it was worth it. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.

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Madam President Molly McClure called the Heartland 4H Club to order at the June meeting.

Club leader Michelle Heger reminded the club its time to break out record books and start planning for fair. The club was also told that it far exceeded its goal for units of blood at the

drive hosted. In new business, the club voted to enter a booth into the Stevens County fair to represent their members. At the end of the meeting Henco and Lelani Gerber gave project talks. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.

June 18, the Heartland 4H Club helped host a blood drive along with the Red Cross. Here the club members are pictured putting together sandwiches to serve donors lunch as they finish their great service to the public by donating blood that saves lives everyday. To everyone who donated, your donation was greatly appreciated. Photo courtesy of Emma McClure.

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History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

A large crowd assembled at Crawford No. 1 Wednesday, June 1 to witness the uncapping of the well. Since that time the flow of gas has Friday, July 8, 1932 The Stevens and Grant County law enforcement officers had a very busy time last weekend. It started last Friday when Earl Kerns, Stevens County Undersheriff, got a hot tip on the Brannon still in Grant County, and its probable location, also that it was about to be moved and quick action would be necessary to get it.

Undersheriff Kerns and deputy, R.E. Richardson, immediately went to Ulysses.

They got Sheriff Walker of Grant County and together the two sets of officers went to the Brannon place which is located north and west of Moscow eight miles, just over the line in Grant County where the Brannons have been living for some time.

When the officers arrived, two men left in a car at high speed, south into Stevens County. The officers proceeded to hunt for and found the still in a cave, in a field northwest of the barn.

It was so built that the grain was growing right over the top of the cave and it was all very neatly concealed. The cave contained 13 mash barrels, some filled and some empty, and all the rest of the paraphernalia necessary for the making of liquor. Only a small amount of liquor was found at the still. The Grant County officers took charge of the still and the Stevens County men started to look for another still on which

practically doubled in volume. Taken from the June 17, 1927 edition of The Hugoton Hermes.

they had also received a tip.

This was at the Lee Gilbert farm five miles east of the Brannon place. This farm was occupied by R.T. Hays.

The still here was located in the hog house in the center of a hog pen. The mash barrels, 12 in number, were in a cave in the hog pen. Entrance to the cave was through a concealed door in the hog house. It was all very cleverly arranged. Here was also found three ten-gallon kegs full, one five-gallon keg full and one five-gallon keg partly full of liquor and a fine still, all equipped for big duty. Hays had been tipped that the officers were on his trail and he was moving the outfit but the officers were successful in finding all of it and they believe all of the liquor.

Hays was brought to Hugoton and arraigned in court on three counts. The still and all paraphernalia was brought to Hugoton and is in the hands of the Sheriff.

The Hays still is the largest and best equipped still ever found in Stevens County.

This still was brought into the county from Colorado about a month ago, according to a tip Sheriff McBee had received, but its whereabouts had not been located until Friday. The finding of these two big stills is a great credit to Stevens County Officers.

Friday, May 20, 1927 Another big gas strike has

been discovered in the well Crawford #1. 4,000,000 feet of new gas has been found.

Only three miles from Hugoton, this is cause for great excitement, justifying the faith of the promoters.

Gas was encountered first at 2620 feet. Drilling continued to 2730 feet with constantly increasing flow until Tuesday night, a guage showed the flow to be ten million feet per hour. The sand encountered is the thickest gas sand of which there is any record in the entire history of oil and gas operations, there being 120 feet of producing sand at this time and the drill is not yet through it.

Crawford #1 is located only a few miles from Hugoton. Geologists have always held and are still confident that Hugoton is in the center of one of the greatest potential oil and gas fields in the mid-continent area. This opinion together with the wonderful amount of gas already discovered puts Stevens County decidedly on the map in big letters. Already Hugoton is filling up with oil men eager to get into the game and all confident of a marvelous future in store for our city and county.

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

Museum Update

Letters from World War II are provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill.

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Ponder have received letters from their son, Pfc. General Ponder who is overseas from which we are permitted to take a few extracts: It takes your letter a long time to get around. I get some two and three months behind. But we are not in the same place we were, maybe they won’t take so long to make it. We have lots of rain here, every evening. There is nothing but rain and jungles, plenty of both. I am as well as can be expected. I have only been sick once. I was in the hospital then. I did not write then. It was nothing serious and I did not want to excite you. I am not easily excited so you can tell me all that is wrong at home.

I get a paper from the Beep gals. I really enjoy it.

We are winning on all fronts, isn’t that something. I don’t like where we are now but this is war and we won’t talk about that.

Tell the children when they see a beautiful jungle picture, don’t believe it for the jungles are not like that.

The danger part they can believe but the lovely part is all a fantastic idea. We are not as safe here as we were or have been. The Japs get very worrysome at times. But you can laugh the next day. Just a little excitement broke the monotony.

Say, Dad, what is this

Mother tells me about you worrying about me, snap out of it. Don’t you know I am enjoying all of this. Just keep hoping I see more. I do hope to go to the Phillippines on the first wave. So you hope so too. Remember I am seeing things I never would have seen without being a soldier. I want to see all there is to see so when I come home, I can tell you a true story, just as I saw it.

You know, Dad, I have seen some very beautiful places, some I never would have seen. I could not enjoy it with someone worrying about me.

I am a Q.M. That is just about as safe as any branch of the service. Maybe you hear of what we go through.

Yes, it is true, at least part of it is. But not all you hear is true, so don’t believe all you hear. We are under bomb attacks. But you would rather

it be over here than for it to be there at home.

Maybe you hear how much of a fighter the Japs are. That is true for some of them. But very few. The last island we landed on, there wasn’t a gun fired on the beach. Not a casualty. No, Dad, they are not so smart as you hear they are. We are winning on all fronts. So don’t worry. I am going to send you a Japanese one cent invasion note for good luck. But I didn’t risk my neck to get it. So cheer up. I will bring you the facts when I get home. I may be soon and it may be longer.

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

Did you know?

According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, recent droughts in the United States have been the most expansive in decades, impacting both the environment and the economy. The CCES notes that at the peak of the 2012 drought, 81 percent of the contiguous United States was under at least abnormally dry conditions. That resulted in roughly $30 billion in damages. The threat posed by drought is far-reaching, affecting life in ways many people may not know. For

example, recent droughts have impacted water levels on the Mississippi River, making it difficult for transport barges, which need water to be at least nine feet deep in order to operate, to transport goods along the river. Drought also affects the energy industry. Electricity production plants need cooling water to maintain safety, so drought can draw the reliability of such plants into question.

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Memories from yesteryear History of Bloodhart Drug

by Farris McClung Bloodhart Drug Company was a partnership owned by C.O. Bloodhart, W.F. “Ferris” McClung and R.B. Payne.

They had stores at Elkhart and Rolla, and at Keyes, Oklahoma. They bought the Courtney Drug Store in Hugoton in the year of 1935.

It was located in the building known then as the Norris Garage. Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Payne came to Hugoton to manage the store. After a few months, they needed more room so they bought the building just south of the

store, which was owned by Dr. D.T. Gammell, and moved into it. The former drug store building was rented to Dr. W.R. Kenoyer for his office where he practiced until his death.

In 1937, we bought a drug store in Scott City and Mr. Payne moved there to manage it, and I came to Hugoton from Elkhart to operate the store here. Over the years, I traded my interest in the Elkhart and Rolla stores for more interest in the Hugoton and Scott City stores.

In 1955, a young pharma-

The old Bloodhart Drugs sign is retired and being taken care of at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum today.

cist, R.L. “Dick” Marquardt, who had just graduated from the Kansas University School of Pharmacy, came to Hugoton to work for us, and in 1960 when Bartley Bloodhart passed away, Dick bought the balance of the Bloodhart heirs interest in the Hugoton store.

In 1962, we again needed more space to take care of our expanding business so we enlarged the store by taking the walls out between the drug store and the doctor’s office building, making it into one large merchandising area.

In 1966, I traded my interest in the Scott City store to Mr. Payne for his interest in the Hugoton store. In 1974, after fifty-four years of practicing pharmacy, thirtyseven years in Hugoton, I retired and sold my interest in the store to my partner, Dick Marquardt. The store is now being operated (in 1979)

by Dick Marquardt and his nephew Bill Marquardt. It has been an interesting and rewarding experience to serve the people of western Kansas.

As to my family--my wife Dorthea passed away in April, 1975. We had three children; Ralph, Robert and Joann.

Taken from the History of Stevens County and its People.

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MOSCOW

| The Hugoton Hermes

By Judy Hickert

Moscow plans lots of fun Fourth festivities Moscow City is hosting a great Fourth of July celebration Tuesday, July 4.

The events begin with a parade at 9:00 a.m. There will be games, bounce houses, free swimming and many

free drawings. In fact all activities are free.

There will be vendors, with both food and products.

Come join the fun! The duck race will be at 1:00 p.m. Prizes include $250 for first place.

The annual hamburger supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Firehouse. A freewill donation is encouraged, to help pay for the wonderful fireworks display to end the day.

The City of Moscow will be conducting the fourth annual Duck Race July 4, at

1:00 p.m. at the Moscow City Park. Tickets are now being sold. You do not need to be

present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the Moscow City office until July 4. Tuesday, you can get them in the park. First prize is $250, second prize $150, third prize is $75 and fourth is the Hard Luck Duck for $25.

Good luck!

Duck race will be at Moscow park

Wind damage to shop building in Moscow owned by Bob Fox sustained during high winds last week can be seen here.

Little Kaiden Allen enjoys a ride Wednesday morning. He is the grandson of Rusty Allen, great-grandson of Lynne Fink and great-great grandson of Berniece Norton.

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In addition to the benefits uncovered in the Tufts program, strength training can benefit older men and women by improving balance and flexibility, which can decrease their likelihood of falling and the severity of those falls if they do slip.

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Th combine operator races against the famous Kansas wind, trying to cut a wheat field just south of Moscow June 20. Fortunately, there was no hail or rain in Wednesday night’s storm,

just lots of wind, lightning and blowing dirt.

Above is just before the wind hit the area. Below is just a few seconds later.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Nayeli Ochoa tours Orlando as a reward for a perfect MOS score Nayeli Ochoa spent the last year at school trying to achieve a perfect score for the MOS Certification. She achieved her goal at the last week of school and during the week of June 23, she traveled with sister Laura Cruz and her teacher Traci Taylor, to the land “where dreams come true”, in Orlando, Fl. Nayeli had some down time before her big test so she and her two companions toured DisneyWorld, and fulfilled some of Nayeli’s dreams. She met Mickey Mouse and was treated to a Fairy Godmother tour of DisneyWorld.

Although Nayeli did not place in the top three of her category, she was thrilled to be given this opportunity to compete as one of Kansas’s top competitors in MOS. She already has made plans to work toward another trip to Orlando next year, in a different product.

Congratulations, Nayeli and Traci and good luck with next year’s plans!

Nayeli Ochoa was able to meet and greet Mickey Mouse while her sister Laura Cruz and

teacher Traci Taylor look on. Photo courtesy of Traci Taylor.

Celebrate Independence Day early at Dermot It’s time once again to celebrate Independence Day and Dermot always celebrates a tiny bit earlier than other places. The Dermot Community Supper will be

Saturday, July 1 at the Dermot Community Building. A potluck supper will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a couple of your favorite dishes or make a couple of new ones to try

and join the community for a night of good fun, good food and great visiting with old and new friends. Fireworks will begin at dark. It’s worth the drive!

Twining bullets and broomcorn in Rolla Rolla History from David Stout Last year I wrote about how a bullet narrowly missed my father, Virgil Stout, on the Main Street of Rolla2. Well, he wasn’t the only Stout brother to dodge a bullet on Rolla’s Main Street.

Virg’s brother, Price Stout, also survived a close call with a couple of bullets whizzing by him. The difference between the two incidents was 22 years, plus my dad was running from the law, but my Uncle Price was the law in pursuit of one running from his crime.

In addition to that story, earlier this year I wrote a story about broomcorn, explaining that “apparently broomcorn was a very labor intensive crop requiring the help of a lot of hired hands, which probably made it cost-prohibitive in the years to come after the 1950s.”3 In this week’s article, I’ll see if I can twine bullets and broomcorn into one story.

We know broomcorn was still being raised around Rolla as late as October 20, 1953, because there were some itinerant Native Americans from Oklahoma sleeping in a van near the post office during the night, they were in Rolla for the broomcorn harvest, but who were awakened about 3:00 a.m. by someone breaking into several of the businesses on Main Street, one of the places being the post office,

the other being the pool hall owned by my cousin, Everett Clinesmith; so they alerted Everett as to what was going on, in the meantime keeping a watchful eye on the burglar as best they could without tipping him off. Everett, in turn, called the Deputy Sheriff, my Uncle Price Stout, who got up at once, calling the city marshal, Harvey Trekell, to meet him on Main Street. Upon arrival, the burglar’s exact whereabouts were unknown. Thus, the hunt for the red’s October burglar began. The burglar finally came out from behind some buildings on the west side of the street. Price met the burglar, politely asking him his name. The man didn’t reply, but just kept on walking.

Price followed, continuing to ask the man to identify himself. Shortly the burglar turned to face Deputy Sheriff Stout, flashing a revolver in his right hand, informing Uncle Price, “I have a gun, and I’ll kill you,” whereupon Uncle Price grabbed the burglar’s right arm, turning the gun aside just as the man pulled the trigger, managing to get off two shots. Being just a little ticked off about being shot at, Uncle Price then not so politely returned fire, hitting the guy with three shots.

An ambulance was called, and the man was taken to the hospital in Elkhart. It

The author’s Uncle Price Stout shows off the two bullet holes in his jacket after an altercation with a hardened criminal. Mr. Stout thanks Cousin Charlene (Stout) Trahern for this photo of her father, as well as copies of the official KBI report.

Paige Claassen poses in front of the Washington Memorial while touring Washington, D.C. with Kansas 4- H. Photo courtesy of Paige Claassen.

Paige Claassen goes to Washington Paige Claassen attended the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus during the week of June 19. She traveled by bus to DC and visited many historical sights on the way. While in DC the group stayed at the National 4H conference center with six other states. Together they wrote mock bills, hosted a town meeting, a congressional session, and toured the National Mall. The Kansas group also met with Senator Pat Roberts, Kevin

Yoder and Roger Marshall.

This trip was a trip of a lifetime for Paige and she enjoyed every single bit of it.

Paige will be a senior at Rolla this year and resides in Richfield. She is a member of the All Around 4-H Club. Paige is the daughter of Candice Claassen and Sean Ellis, granddaughter of Rick and Wendy Claassen and great granddaughter of Fred and Ann Claassen, all of Richfield.

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Harvey Trekell, Rolla city marshal, points to the neat hole made

by B.Y. Smith in entering the Rolla Cafe Tuesday morning before seriously wounded in a gun battle with Price Stout, deputy sheriff. It was at this door that several broomcorn cutters witnessed the break-in from the panel truck. wasn’t until much later in the night Uncle Price discovered the bullets had pierced his jacket in two places, his left sleeve and his right jacket flap. The photo here shows Uncle Price in his home later, having his jacket photographed for evidence (and for history).

The following day, a KBI agent arrived in Elkhart to assist in the investigation, and he learned four burglaries had occurred in Rolla: the Williams grocery store; the U.S. Post Office (pictured here); the Everett Clinesmith pool hall; and Denton’s Cafe where the burglar not only stole some cash, but also took time to casually eat a piece of pie and drink some milk.

Turned out this wasn’t the man’s first adventure into the criminal world. The man came to Rolla in a 1953 Chevy stolen from Garden City. The Chevy was searched and found to contain stolen merchandise from other towns throughout Kansas: Dexter, Healy,

Manter and Garden City. In addition to these burglaries, the man was also wanted for other similar crimes in West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Ohio and Texas, but even more scary was the fact that he had been convicted of murder in New Mexico, escaping from prison there after serving only two years.

For his part in capturing the fugitive, Uncle Price received a reward of $400 from the US Government due to the fact that one of the places burgled that night was the US Rolla Post Office.

In other words, crime does pay (just not in the sense that we usually understand it).

1 David Stout, “Trains, Slaying Canines, and Sleighing Plains”, The Hugoton Hermes, January 12, 2017 vol. 130 no. 2 p. 3B 2 David Stout, “Various unpleasantries of the times,” The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 23, 2016, Vol. 129, #25, p. 2B. 3 David Stout, “What the heck is broomcorn?” March 2, 2017 vol. 130 no. 9 p. 2B

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 29, 2017) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION In the Matter of Merit Energy Company’s Stated Intention to Operate Multiple Hugoton/Panoma Gas Wells in Future with Vacuum-Assistance per Section Q of the Basic Integrated Proration Order for the Hugoton Field and the Panoma (Council Grove) Field Merit Energy Company KCC Operating License #32446 TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased Minerals Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whosoever concerned.

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Merit Energy Company has filed an application to operate wells in the Hugoton /Panoma Gas Fields under a vacuum, located in Finney, Grant, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens Counties in Kansas.

A detailed listing of the individual gas wells which are planned to have vacuum-compression utilized on them in future will be made available to any person/party owning an offsetting working or royalty interest upon request. To request a copy of the itemized listing, contact Merit Energy’s representative via the address or telephone

number provided below.

Any persons or parties wishing to protest this vacuum operation must file a written protest within twenty (20) days of this notice with the Central Office of the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas. Said protests shall, at a minimum, set forth the name(s) of the particular gas well or gas wells belonging to Merit Energy Company which the protestant objects to the future operation of said well(s) on vacuum. In addition, the protest must provide the name(s) of the individual well or wells in which the protestant owns a working or royalty interest that the protestant feels will be directly harmed. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas. In the event that no protests are received, the subject gas wells operated by Merit Energy Company shall commence vacuum operations upon the twenty-first day following the publication of this Notice.”

All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

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

HELP WANTED NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

HELP WANTED Truck Driver

w/ current CDL license.

Benefits include 401(k) health insurance & vacation.

Truck Driver Wanted

for Fill-In

Kitchen Help and/or Van Driver Must work well with people.

Please inquire at 428-5363/544-8889

Applications available at 624 S. Main in Hugoton

620-544-2283

Premier Alfalfa, Inc. (2c20)

Now taking applications for

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

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)

(1c25)

OIL CHANGE TECHNICIAN

Starting pay commensurate with experience.

SALARY PLUS COMMISSION Paid holidays, paid sick leave, medical insurance, retirement & uniforms.

HELP US EXPAND OUR GROWING SERVICE BUSINESS. Will train the right person with good attitude.

Contact Alvin

Riley at

RILEY CHEVROLET BUICK 1034 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 • 620-544-4363

FRIDAY @ 12:00 PM

Help Wanted

Solution to June 22, 2017 puzzle

Due to changes in Operational Models at Cactus Feeders, we are currently looking for additional Foremen for our Shipping and Receiving, Feed Delivery and Terminal Sort departments.

This is a salaried position that includes BCBS health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, bonus program, Employee Stock Option Program and optional 401K. Experience is preferred but will train the right individuals. College degree not required.

For more information or to submit a resume or application, please contact Ronda or Martin at 620-356-1750 or stop by the office at Ulysses Feedyard, 1765 East Road 21 (2c26) to fill out an application. EOE

Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care?

Your opportunity is here….

We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.

Full Time Night Shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants available at Pioneer Manor. Set rotation schedule with consistent assignment available, 12 hour shifts. Looking for dedicated, caring CNAs to join the awesome team at Pioneer Manor. Excellent benefit packages and competitive wages.

If you are looking to join an incredible team and make a difference in the lives of others, please call HR at Stevens County Hospital at 620-544-8511 or go to our Web site at www.stevenscountyhospital.com to fill out an application.

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CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 22, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS U.S. Bank, National Association as Legal Title Trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust Plaintiff, vs.

Roscoe S. Jennings Jr. , et al., Defendants.

public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 07/20/2017, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33) SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-SIX WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS.

Case No. 16CV10 Division 17 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 16CV10, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at

SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 22, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LANORA L. WEBB, A/K/A LANORA LUCILLE WEBB, DECEASED Case No. 2017-PR-000023 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on June 15, 2017 a petition was filed in this Court by Arden L. Webb and Darrel A. Webb, heirs, devisees, and legatees, and coexecutors named in the “Last Will and Testament of Lanora L. Webb,” deceased, dated January 21, 1998, requesting the Will filed with the petition be admitted to probate and record; petitioners be appointed as co-executors, without bond; and petitioners be granted

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 29, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. HAYES, DECEASED Case No. 17PR25

The Hugoton Hermes 522 S. Main, Hugoton • www.hugotonhermes.com 620-544-4321

time of her death on August 6, 2012.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereon on or before the 21st day of July, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

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$5.00 a column inch Run ad 4 consecutive weeks and ge the fourth week 1/2 price.

Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before July 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. /s/Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson, #21968 GRABER & JOHNSON LAW GROUP, LLC 701 Vilymaca, PO Box 450 Elkhart, KS 67950 (620) 697-2163 Attorneys for Petitioner

THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on June 26, 2017, by Carla Freeman, praying for the determination of descent of all personal property, or interests therein, owned by Betty J. Hayes, at the

Carla Freeman Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, June 29, 2017 |

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Call: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620384-1101.

(20c12) --------------HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath.

Living Room with fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher).

Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) --------------HOME FOR SALE: 927 S. Monroe. Selling as is. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, nice kitchen cabinets, central heat & air.

Some appliances. Large garage with workshop. Nice fenced backyard. $79,000.

(4c23) 580-884-0065.

--------------FOR SALE: 2006 Honda CRF450R. $2,800. Engine rebuilt, runs great, scary fast.

Tires in excellent shape. Sale includes extra set of plastics, extra front end, bike stand and paddle tire. Fresh service (May 2017). 2004 Yamaha Raptor 350. $1,800 Runs good, engine just gone through, tires in good shape.

New seat cover, new grips and new clutch cable. Has reverse. DG pipe. Have nerf bars and front bumper, just not pictured.

In Hugoton.Call 620-453-1139 after 6:00 p.m. (tfc26) ---------------

Hermes Deadline 12:00 pm Friday

FOR RENT

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FOR RENT

2 Bedroom Trailer Uptown, Mostly Furnished

544-8202 or 428-5033

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

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

809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage.

Call today to see this home!

Great location on North side of Hugoton, Ks.- Brick 4 bedroom 2 bath home has recently been updated. The kitchen is large with Corian® counter tops, new cabinets and tile back splash! This kitchen is gorgeous. Absolutely move in ready. Call Bobbi Higgs at Faulkner Real Estate, Inc 620-356-5808 for appointment.

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

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

GARAGE SALE: Thursday, June 29, 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, June 30, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 1488 Vet Clinic Road, Just West of Dirtona Raceway, Ice Chests, Furniture, Kitchen Items, Clothes, Lots More!!

--------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 700 S. Harrison, All New Items!! Lots of Nice Clothing, Dishes & Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 1, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 1010 S. Harrison, Miscellaneous Items, Some Furniture ---------------

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment. Partially furnished refrigerator & stove. Call 620544-1714. (tfc15) --------------HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/1 bath. Contact Finishing (tfc25) Touches at 544-8686.

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

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GARAGE SALES

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

405 N. Wildcat Ct. - Ranch style, 5 bed/ 3 b, fpl, walk-in closets, att garage, fence, cen H/A, cul de sac. Great location!! Call today!!

1019 S. Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2b, bsmt, appliances, cov patio, det garage, fence, cen. H/A. Nice home! Call today!!

304 1/2 S Madison - Newer Ranch style home, 2 bed/2 bath, appliances, large metal shed w/overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!

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

Lots to see! Call Karen today!

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

REDUC

420 S Washington - Nice Ranch style brick home, 3 car garage, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/commercial grade appliances and lg island. A must see!!! Call me today!!

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501 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 3 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kit appl, carport, storage shed.

Call today to see this cute property.

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

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

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

Call today!!

Thank You

Thank you so much to our wonderful children and their spouses for planning and hosting our fortieth anniversary party. And thank you to our special friends and family who came to celebrate with us; we sincerely appreciate it. God has truly blessed us.

Our love and thanks to you all!

Greg and Tami Bond

615-623 S. Monroe - WOW! Price Reduction & Buyer’s Incentive!! $30K!! Business Opportunity! Bar & Grill/Motel - 4000 sf includes bar equipment, tables/chairs, inventory. Partial reno includes bar area, bathrooms, updated HVAC. Over 1900 sf 8 room motel, parking lot and much more!

Call Karen to see this nice property!

YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSE 507 Jayhawk Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6 pm to 7 pm

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

WANTED

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

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

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Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

--------------Karen Yoder

AUCTIONS

3 bd/2 ba, Family Room, Seller Allowance to Buyers,

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

2 bedroom on corner lot,

609 E. Fourth

Built in 2010 ~ Full Basement, Large Lot & Modern Finishings

CALL TODAY!

rental mobile home, garage

OPEN HOUSE Sun., July 2 106 McLeod • Moscow

3035 Sq. Ft. ~ Remarkable Floor Plan, 2 Fireplaces!! PLUS 25’x40’ Shop

EILEEN’S

REAL ESTATE

544-2933

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

AL-Anon Family Group

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

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

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)

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

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 (620)428-6518

52p1

1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24

620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español Facebook.com/StarStorage

BABYSITTING

512 W. Tenth

Beautiful Brick Home Remodeled Kitchen & REDUCED Dbl Att. Garage, Lg Dining Room

24’x36’ Workshop, includes

515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available:

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION: Elkhart, Ks. July 15, 9:30 a.m., Elkhart City Hall, Lots of Furniture and Old Collectibles & Antiques. Auctioneer Jim Cunningham 620-360-0249. See list at kscbnews.net.

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600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

(tfc)

Jay D’s Satellite

Offering UNLIMITED INTERNET SERVICE for less than $65/mo.!

Dish & DirecTV bundles available as well!!

BABYSITTING

Call 800-952-9634 or text 620-360-0520

Responsible 13 year old will babysit 3 to 9 year olds at your home or her’s.

Call 620-453-2915

101 N. Main St. PRICE REDUCED FURTHER! $79,000 $69,900 $59,900 Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home with great potential on corner lot. Open kitchen to family room with 2nd living room and dining for all family gatherings. Single attached and detached garage. *Selling AS-IS condition with no warranties expressed or implied.

PLUS Workshop AND Garage

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

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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

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601 Jessica Ln. - PRICE REDUCED! $197,500 $189,500 This brick home is move-in ready with new paint exterior and interior, new floor coverings (except carpet in 2 west bedrooms), updated light fixtures and interior door knobs. Extra large 4th bedroom in the basement. New 1/2 bath in the basement.

1024 S. Harrison

1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!

LOST: Lost souvenir coin purse my granddaughter brought from China. Purple in color. Lost near Dollar General’s front door. Keep the money, but PLEASE return the coin purse to First National Bank’s night drop. Thank you!

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

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(620) 624-1212

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

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

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NEWS

| The Hugoton Hermes

Senators urge FCC to expand rural broadband access U.S. Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and Joe Manchin of West Virginia recently sent a letter urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to move forward with the Remote Areas Fund (RAF). The senators urged the FCC to structure the RAF in a manner to expand access to broadband Kansans and West Virginians living in rural and remote areas of the states.

The senators said in part, “Universal service – the re-

quirement that Americans in even the most remote areas of the nation should have access to comparable services – includes access to reliable, affordable broadband.

Therefore, we urge you to move forward with the Remote Areas Fund (RAF) to appropriately target limited Universal Service Fund (USF) support towards the most difficult to serve areas in our states that remain unserved. Many of the RAF-eligible communities still lack

access to a viable broadband option. Therefore, we believe the RAF must be structured to reach these extremely high-cost areas throughout rural America.”

Read the Senators’ entire letter to the FCC by visiting https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?a= files.serve&File_id=8709B38 8-2D9D-42C4-91ADE341AE7D6B6A. Submitted by the office of Senator Jerry Moran.

Almost 60 people braved the heat and humidity June 21 to attend the Stevens County Library's

Storywalk at the City Park. Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283

Miss Stacey leads everyone on a bear hunt through the City Park as part of the library's

Summer Reading Storytime Series. Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

We had 91 people who came and ate chili and homemade cinnamon rolls with us Friday. Thank you to all who came.

Haven’t the cooler weather and rainshowers been wonderful?

Have a great week!

Menu June 29......BBQ Chicken Breast June 30 ................Polish Sausage July 3...........Chicken Fried Steak July 4 .............CENTER CLOSED July 5............................Pork Chop July 6......Smothered Ckn Breast Activities Thursday, June 29 Exercise........................10:00 a.m.

Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m.

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

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

Monday, July 3 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ...................6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4 CENTER CLOSED Happy Fourth of July!

Wednesday, July 5 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Paint & Crafts .............12:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 6 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m.

Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

Madison Brubaker graduates from Long Beach State University Madison Brubaker recently graduated from Long Beach State University in Long Beach, Ca. Madison is the granddaughter of Bill K. Brubaker, formerly of Hugoton, and the great granddaughter of the late Don M. Brubaker,

who was the City Manager of Hugoton for many years.

Madison graduated cum laude and received a degree in Physiology. In the fall, she plans to begin working on her Masters degree in Special Education.

Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce presents

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ***All Times Are Approximate and Subject to Change***

SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARK

NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARK

NORTH SIDE OF PARK

8:30 a.m. Registration Opens for Little Miss/Mr Hugoton

9:00 a.m. Turtle Race Sponsored by SWFAS & HCoC

8:45 a.m. - OPENING CEREMONY

ALL DAY!

Age Groups: 4-6 Years; 7-9 Years & 10-12 Years

Back Seat Driving Contest

Decorate Your Turtle Ahead of Time!!!

9:00 a.m. - Little Miss/Mr Hugoton

9:30 a.m. Frog Jump Sponsored by Pearcy Irrigation & HCoC

Sponsored by Flatlanders Farm & Home Cost - $15

Sponsored by Stevens County Sheriff ’s Department

Dunk Tank & Moon Jump

Age Groups: 1-4 Years; 5-8 Years & 9-12 Years

Wear Your Favorite Red, White & Blue Patriotic Outfit!!!

Sponsored by the Santa Committee

10:00 a.m. Sack Races Sponsored by Citizens State Bank

Age Groups for Boys AND Girls: 0-6 Mos.; 7-12 Mos.; 13-18 Mos.; 19-24 Mos.; 2-3 Years Every Participant Receives a GOODY BAG!!

Ages 3 Years Old & Up!

10:30 a.m. Egg Toss Sponsored by Wolters Construction

CANAL STREET

12:00 Noon Duck Race Sponsored by Hugoton Rotary Club Contact a Rotarian to Get Your Tickets!!!

Ages 7 Years Old & Up!

First Place Winners Will Gather After Contest for a photo

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following for their generous donations to Park Day:

Parsons Trust, Hugoton Tourism & Visitors Board, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and our Chamber Gold Members: Ghumm’s Auto Center/NAPA/Collision; Jordan Air; Pioneer Communications; Pioneer Electric Cooperative; Stevens County Healthcare; City of Hugoton; MasCow Dairy and Stevens County Special thanks to: City of Hugoton Park Crew & Hugoton Recreation Commission

Inflatables

Giant Slide, Mount Neverest, Parachute Drop, Castle Maze & World of Disney Bounce House

Fireworks

Each ride requires 1-2 tickets per ride or UNLIMITED rides with wristband! $ Prices: 1/Ticket; $10/12 Tickets; $20/25 Tickets or $ 25 for a Wristband

at Dark

For public safety, NO ALCOHOL may be brought on to USD 210 property or Hugoton City Park

Wristbands Good for UNLIMITED RIDES 9 am - 1 pm!!

Henna Tattoos & BBQ

Pies & Sloppy Joes

180 Student Ministries

Gayle Claggett

Booths & Concessions

Bows & Necklaces

Face Painting/Lemon ShakeUps

Areceli Tinoco

HHS Dance Team

Jean Quilts & Horseshoe Art

Mango/Corn on the Cob/ Tacos/Burritos

Meat Skewer/Fruit/Noodles Plate Hometown Fabrics N More

Catalina Guzman

Hot Dogs & Drinks

Fresh Kettle Corn

Hugoton Lions Club

Crave Kettle Corn

Ring Toss

Popcorn

Hugoton Rotary Club

Marty Evans

Fruit, Dorito Pinwheels & Drinks Mia Miranda

Real Time Pain Relief & AVON Nancy Owens

Full Menu from Trailer Oklahoma Smoke

Mexican Food/Water/Soda

Rodi Tortas & Aguas Frutas Corn on the Cob/Snacks/Chicharrones

Tortas & Gorditas

Dulce Chavez Cruz

Iglesia de Cristo Marantha

Yeti/Orca/Sodas/Dots Pretzels

$5 Trendy Jewelry & Accessories

Crochet Scratchers

Flatlanders

Lynn & Krista’s Paparazzi

Cricket Wireless

Paula Cortes Pauline Murray

Annual Pie Sale PEO Sisterhood

Ice Chest Tea, Cookies & Roller Coaster

Mexican Food/Tacos Sodas & Water

Pigs R Us

Veronica Alvarez

Caricature Portraits

Fruit Salads

Rob Terrill

Victoria Gonzalez Pucker Powder Jason & Marla Bankes

Hamburgers/Firecracker Drinks Plinko SWFAS

Balloon Toss Sabina Roa

Clothing/Jewelry/ Gifts & Balloons SCH Gift Shop

Firetruck & Ambulance Display Stevens Co. Emergency Services

Edward Jones Investments Dustin Johnson FREE Cotton Candy Stevens County Library

Hope to see you there!!!!