July 12, 2012

All ages enjoy the water after the duck race July 4.

The little girl at left is cooling off after a hot day at Park Day.

Volume 125, Number 28

Thursday, July 12, 2012

16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Fourth of July competition winners announced A large crowd turned out for the seasonably hot Fourth of July celebration in the Hugoton City Park Wednesday.

The fun started early in the morning with the singing of the National Anthem while Boy Scouts displayed United States flags.

The Hugoton Rotary’s annual Duck Race featured numbered rubber duckies swimming merrily down canal street at 12:00 noon. The winning duck, which had been adopted by Garnand Funeral Home, earned them a whopping $1,000! Second place duck belonged to Tami Bond for a prize of $500. Third place duck with the $300 winnings was won by Kirk Heger.

McBride Construction won fourth prize for $200 and Garnand Funeral Home won fifth prize also for $100.

Hard Luck Ducks carried a $100 prize for each one. They belonged to Cimarron Valley Irrigation, American Implement Inc., Tarbet Ready Mix, Donut XPress and Alyssa Carlson.

Other winners are: Turtle Race

3-5 years First-Rylee Stegman Second- Hudson Titus Third-Katie Willis 6-10 year First-Carter Milcure Second-Chay Burnett Third-Kelsey Hewins 11 & up First-Dawson Burnett Second-Kendall Hewins Third-Gabriella Fourth-Brionna Beard Frog Jump 3-5 years First-Gavin Pearcy Second-Tandon Hewins Third-Charles Hewins 6-10 years First-Cameron Medina Second-Jewles Kraisinger Third-Jaxson Perkins & Carson Medina 14 & up First-Konner Wilson Second-Jordan Hinz Third-Sawyer Harper Fourth-Jacob Walter Slipperkick winners 0-Kindergarten First-Landon Hewins Second-Charles Hewins Third-Ella Beesley First-Third grade First-Zevin Littell Second- Ty Burnett Third-Madison Crawford Fourth-Sixth Grade First-Abby Heger Second-Chay Burnett

Hugoton City Park offers a busier than usual view as vendors, residents and visitors fill the area to capacity. In pursuit of happiness, chil-

Fireworks light up the sky July 4. A fire ban is- residents were still able to watch the annual sued for the city and county stopped the buying public Fourth of July fireworks display. and selling of fireworks to individuals but the Third-Gillian Heger April Pearce Katlin Ochoa Three legged race Third-Zevin Littell & Jacob Third-C.J. Beard & Elise 4-5 year Walter Sisseck First- Morgan Anderson & 10-11 year 8-9 year Hunter Garza First-Jordan Sheule & First-Henry Fehr Second-Olivia Salmans & Kendall Hewins Second-Frances Gaskill Addie Garza Second-Claire Clark & Third-Jessica Calleja Third-Sage & Si Morris Kenzie Hagman 10-11 year 6-7 year Third-Austin Dale & Alli First-Allison Williams First-Jake Fehr & Henry Williams Second-Ryland Bennett 12-13 year Neufield Third-Peter Wahle Second-Jack Walter & First-Daniel Bustillos & 12-14 year Preston Lee Kendall Hewins First-Daniel Bustillos Third-Emmett Gaskill & Second-Bailey Williams & Second-Bailey Williams C.T. Beard Hunter Dale Third-Peter Wahle 8-9 year 15 & up 15 & up First-Frances Gaskill & First-Kellen Watkins & First-Nic Williams Gillian Heger Michael Baeza Second-Jason Dale Second-Katlin Ochoa & Second- Greg & Tina Third-Ryan Corpening American Implement Salmans Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Third-Bailey & Nic Boys’ Results Williams 0-6 Months CSB Sack Race First: Carter Trujillo, son of 4-5 year Blake Trujillo and Chelsea First-Frank Neufeld Ghumm Second-Preston Lee Second: Quintin Martin, son Third-Addison Garza of Nick and Jillian Martin 6-7 year Third: Gaven Araiza, son of Diego and Katie Araiza First-Jack Walter Continued to page 3 Second-Stormie Heger &

dren and their parents peruse the booths while celebrating the United States’ Independence Day.

Helen Pfaff Smith leaves Hugoton legacy A very familiar, past Hugoton figure, has passed from this life. Helen Elaine Goldsberry Pfaff Smith passed away peacefully at the Evergreen Community, Monday, July 2, 2012 in Olathe. Helen was 90.

Helen’s name as Helen Pfaff is the name that most will remember. She along with her first husband Kenneth Pfaff touched a lot of Stevens County people. Kenneth was a teacher at Hugoton High Shool and Helen, well Helen was into most everything.

Helen was an entrepreneur, a woman ahead of her day.

Soon after her high school graduation she began her life of working experiences by going to work at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita.

She met and married Kenneth Pfaff in 1941.

After Ken’s return from World War II, he attended and graduated from Kansas State College. Helen and Kenneth eventually came to make their home in Hugoton along with daughter Heidi. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a Girl Scout leader and began her entrepreneurial career. She developed the idea of a local museum. She actively helped raise funds to start the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, solicited donations of money, local historial items to be displayed, and was the first curator for the museum in Hugoton. The museum told stories about the Dust Bowl era of the 30s and the development of the Natural Gas Fields in Southwest Kansas. This museum has grown and is still the very viable part of Hugoton that is known today.

While curator of the museum, Helen became a member of the Santa Fe Trail Organization. This group asked her if she would accept a position promoting the Santa Fe Trail. She accepted the position and traveled the Santa Fe Trail from Westport, Mo. to Santa Fe, N.M. for many years.

She encouraged businesses and people to donate and or buy ads in the Santa Fe Trail brochure. She had various creative promotions to encourage travelers to travel the Santa Fe Trail and see the various historial sites along the Trail and of course support the businesses.

During this time the Governor of Kansas honored her at the State Capitol for her tireless promotion of the historical sites in the State of Kansas. In Hugoton she also produced, wrote, directed and was the spokesperson for a television show called “Hugoton and Its People”.

Along with her many other adventures, Helen left many wonderful memories with local girl scouts who will remember Helen’s guidance and attention to history.

When Ken and Helen moved to Great Bend, Helen continued to work with the Santa Fe Organization. Her most successful publicity campaign to promote travel on the Trail was organizing and riding in a wagon train that traveled the old Santa Fe Trail from Westport to Santa Fe. After Ken's death, Helen met and married Dr. Darrell Smith and they moved to Salina. Helen’s work experiences didn’t stop for many years after that. A complete obituary can be seen on page 2.

Pollyannas seek Stevens County beauties for Sorghum Queen “The Pollyanna Sorghum Queen Contest is on a roll,” reports pageant coordinator Lynda Prine. Pollyannas are seeking contestants for the 2012 Sorghum Queen contest. The pageant will be Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Hugoton Middle School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. So far, Jessica Harper, Aubrey Hamlin, Nancy Camacho, Courtney Ralstin, Krysta Hines and Mariah Rome have signed up.

All girls who are freshmen, up to and including 2012 graduates, single, have no children, and live

in and attend school in Moscow or Hugoton, are eligible to enter this year’s contest.

Entry sponsor fee this year is $40. Entrants are responsible for getting their own sponsor.

Contestants can pick up their entry form and profile sheet at Stachia Nordyke’s home at 1013 Polk or contact Lynda Prine. Lynda’s phone number is 5443055. Pollyanna facebook address is pollyannaswks@ gmail.com.

The deadline to have the forms returned is July 23.

Important election dates looming November seems far off, but before you know it, school will be starting, leaves will be falling and pumpkins will decorate front porches.

The nation’s general election falls on Tuesday, November 6 this year. Before voters line up, there are a few deadlines to remember.

Tuesday, July 17 - next week - is the last day to register or change party affiliation for the primary election Tuesday, August 7.

Wednesday, July 18 marks the day advance voting begins for the primary election.

Friday, August 3 is the last day to apply for advance voting ballots to be mailed for primary election.

Monday, August 6 at noon will be the deadline to cast advance voting ballots in person at the office of the County Election Officer.

Stevens County Clerk Pam Bensel is Hugoton’s and Moscow’s election officer.

The Stevens County Courthouse is located at 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. Morton County Clerk Gina Castillo is Rolla’s election officer. The Morton County Courthouse is at 1025 Morton in Elkhart.

August 6 is also the deadline for independent nominations.

Tuesday, August 7 is the date of the Primary Election.

All advance voting ballots must be received at the office of the County Election Officer by the close of polls.

Hugoton residents will vote at the Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. Moscow residents will vote at the Moscow United Methodist Church at 302 Main Street in Moscow, Rolla residents will vote at the City Hall, 304 Washington Street in Rolla.

Tuesday, October 16 is

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Hear candidates July 24 at Memorial Hall The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Candidate Forum July 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Candidates who are running for Kansas State Senate, Stevens County Clerk and Stevens County Commissioners will attend. Please send any questions for the candidates to answer to the Chamber Office at 630 South Main Street.

Patrol releases activity reports Several major happenings have kept Kansas Highway Patrol troopers busy the last few weeks.

The annual Country Stampede music festival kept troopers busy June 21-24.

The July 4 holiday period also kept Patrol personnel busy with traffic, as well as helping motorists in the heat wave that has been present the last few weeks.

During the Country Stampede enforcements, KHP units had the following activity: DUI Arrests (Alcohol) 37 Open Container Citations 8 Minor Consumption/ Possession Citations 15

Driving While Suspended/Revoked Arrests 6 Felony Arrests 3 Injury Crashes 4 Non-Injury Crashes 3 Alcohol-Related Crashes 2 Drug-Related Incidents 3 Services Rendered /Motorists Assisted 74 PUBLIC CONTACTS 423 Over the July 4 holiday reporting period, the Patrol worked two fatality accidents, which killed two people. Both of these crashes occurred in the Patrol’s Troop F (South Central Region), and alcohol was not a factor in either of the

crashes. The reporting period ran from 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

DUI Arrests 12 Speed Arrests 442 Speed Warnings 386 Safety Belt - Adult Citations 145 Safety Belt - Adult Warning 18 Safety Belt - Teen Citations 9 Safety Belt - Teen Warning 1 Child Restraint Citations 15 Child Restraint Warnings 2 Motorists Assisted 532

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Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity July 2 through July 8.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Monday, July 2 - 1:45 p.m. called to a grass fire at Highway 51 and Road 22.

Tuesday, July 3 - 9:38 p.m., called our for a motor vehicle accident on Road J between Roads 21 and 22. Three patients were transported to Stevens County Hospital and two patient refusals.

Wednesday, July 4 - 7:30 a.m. called to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 25 and Road U. Two patient refusals.

Wednesday, July 4 - 9:30 p.m. was on standby for the fireworks.

Sunday, July 8 - 4:11 p.m. called to one fourth mile south on Road J and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. One patient refusal.

Fire Department Moscow Station Wednesday, July 4 - 9:30 p.m. was on standby for fireworks.

Ambulance Activity One Life Flight and three motor vehicle accidents with five refusals and three transported.

City of Hugoton Water Consumption and Climatological Data June 2010 TOTAL Gals. Pumped 62,184,900 Peak Water Day Gals.

2,641,300 Average High Temperature 89.6 Average Low Temperature 63.4 Rainfall 4.91”

June 2011

June 2012

81,249,400 3,937,200 93.7 60.9 3.17”

89,217,200 4,188,600 93.7 62.0 .66”

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Local people receive scam letter Richard Hermes and Marcy Collins of Hugoton, recently brought in a letter they received in the mail that has, without a doubt, been determined to be a scam. It was postmarked from London. Inside, the letterhead was: “Springleaf Financial Services, Jacksonville, NC 28540.” It was addressed to Richard Hermes with his PO Box in Hugoton. It read as follows: “We are pleased to inform you that you are one of the winners in the “UK & North America Customer Reward Promotion Draw” organized for all customers of Wal-Mart, Sears, Home Depot, Safeway and ASDA for the first quarter, Q1, of the year, 2012.

This promotion also regards to The Green Environment Campaign contributions by farmers.

“You are entitled to a guaranteed sum of $50,000 (in Certified cheque), which will be delivered to you by courier service, (FedEx or UPS).

“Enclosed is a check of $2,950. being part of your prize. This amount will enable

you offset the statutory NonBritish Resident tax payment of $1,950. The tax is payable to your assigned British tax officer as stated below: Tax Amount: $1,950.00 “You are therefore advised to contact your Claims Representative: Mr. Charles John or Ms Jane Lee on Tel: 1-877589-0538, or 01144-756-2659076 between 8:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Saturday for instructions on your payment.

“Do not act on this until you speak with your Claims Representative.

Accept our congratulations!

Kind Regards: Mr. Keith L Myers (Senior Vice President)” Richard and Marcy did in fact receive an authentic looking check in the amount of $2,950. But the check is no good. If you also receive a similar notification, Richard and Marcy want you to be sure and not try to act upon it - it is a scam. They have done a lot of investigating in the matter.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, July 2, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 900 Block of South Coulter, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Vehicle with Fireworks, 600 East Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Fireworks, 500 Block of West Tenth, Verbal Warning, Officer Hagman • Fireworks, 700 Block of South Main, Confiscated, Officer Hagman • Fireworks, 900 Block of West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Tuesday, July 3, 2012 • Funeral Escort, 100 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane/ACO Smith • Fireworks, First and Jefferson, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Motorist Assist, Eighth and Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman Wednesday, July 4, 2012 • No News Thursday, July 5, 2012 • Dogs at Large, 100 Block of South

Madison, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Kids Knocking on Door, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Sixth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Phone Harassment, 500 Block of South Monroe, No Report, Officer Lamatsch • Welfare Check, 100 Block of East Third, All Okay, Officer Lamatsch • Stolen Bicycle, 500 Block of South Monroe, Returned to Owner, Sergeant Johnson Friday, July 6, 2012 • Stop Sign Down, Tenth and West City Limits, Notified the City, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Madison, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 100 Block of South Lincoln, Verbal Warning, Officer Hagman Saturday, July 7, 2012 • Vandalism, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Found Scooters, 800 Block of South Jackson, Took to the Police Department, Officer Hagman

• Assault, 200 Block of South Jackson, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Loud Music, 700 Block of South Adams, Verbal Warning, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 800 South Harrison, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Possible Domestic, 200 Block of South Wilson, Separated Subjects, Officer Hagman

• Domestic, 500 Block of South Copperstone, Arrested Subject, Officer Hagman Sunday, July 8, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, Ninth and Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 500 Block of East First, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman

HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT JUNE 2012 Al-Hashmi, Samer, Failure to Stop $105.00 Parks, Clayton, Truck/Trailer Parking $50.00 Luna, Jr., Guadalupe, Duty to Report Accident $160.00 Luna, Jr., Guadalupe, Duty Upon Striking Vehicle $100.00 Padron, Roberto, No Driver’s License $680.00 10 Days Jail,

Serve 4, Suspend 6 Munoz, Samantha, Theft $210.00 6 Months Probation Gonzalez, Christina, Parking in Wrong Direction $10.00 Landa, Cornelio, Cruelty to Animals Issued Warrent for FTA Landa, Cornelio, Dog at Large Issued Warren for FTA Landa, Cornelio, Untagged Dog Issued Warrent for FTA Hemann, Bradley, Failure to Stop $105.00

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

They are closed Mondays.

Please call 620-846-2527 for more information.

July 12-August 20 - Donate food for Project Hope at the Stevens County Farm Service Agency office at 607 E. Eleventh in Hugoton. The collection box will be picked up July 19 and August 20.

- Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center, 624 Main in Hugoton at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. Eunice Lunceford will speak at 7:30 p.m.

- Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee meeting in Dodge City at the Mariah Hills Golf Course, 1800 Matt Down Lane from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

July 12-August 17 - School physicals offered at the Stevens County Medical Clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 13 - Embrace Your Geekness Day - Pheasants Forever will host a workshop in Ulysses. The event will start with a presentation at 9:00 a.m. in the downstairs conference room of the Pioneer Communications building. The workshop meeting is free. Please RSVP by leaving your name, number of people attending and phone number to the Southwest Kansas Farm Bill Wildlife Biol-

ogist Allie Rath, 620-3561726, extension 1333.

July 13-14 - Fourth Annual Meade County Fair WRCA Ranch Rodeo, starting at 6:30 p.m.

See working cowboy action like bronc riding, team sorting, stray gathering and wild cow milking, and a ranch horse competition! There will be mutton bustin’ both nights.

For more information, call 620-563-7715 or 620-6297090.

July 14 - Benefit Coed Softball Tournament for Carlos Reza at the Rolla Softball Field. Deadline to sign up is July 12.

July 14-15 - Dalton Days at Meade County Fairgrounds in Meade with a Fun Run, vendors, reenactments, softball, parade, car and bike show, talent show, free swimming, homemade ice cream, barbecue, dancing and more. For more information, visit meadedalton days.com.

- Cimarron Valley Golf Club will host a Two Man Scramble in Satanta. A steak dinner at Moscow’s Antlers Bar and Grill will follow competition Saturday night. Contact Marcus Howe 620-255-1879 or John Wahl 620-937-1797 for more information.

July 15 - Matt Russell, minister for the Church of Christ, will speak at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m.

July 15-19 - Bethel Friends Church, Eleventh and Jefferson in Hugoton, will host Vacation Bible School from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Children age four through those entering sixth

grade are invited to “IncrediWorld: Amazement Park.”

July 16-18 - Hugoton Baptist Church, Eighth and Main Street, is having Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is Rocky Point Lighthouse: Where Kids Shine God’s Light. There is a Pool Party scheduled for July 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

July 16-20 - Moscow Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Children from four years through sixth grade are invited. Call Pastor Larry Bradford for more information 620-598-2400.

- Richfield United Methodist Church is having a “fly-in” for the kids at Vacation Bible School from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

- Congressman Tim Huelskamp will host local office hours in Hugoton at the Stevens County Library, 500 S. Monroe, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Visit http://huel skamp.house.gov/events for more information.

- USD 210 Board of Education

will meet at 6:30 p.m.

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

July 17 - Last day to register to vote or change party affilition. Registration books will reopen August 8.

- Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. Call Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 544-4305 or email hchamber@gmail.com for more information.

July 18 - Deadline for early Open Class exhibit entry for the Stevens County Fair.

July 19 - Stevens County Farm Service Agency employees will donate food collected at their office to Project Hope in Hugoton.

- All Saints Day at Seward County Community College.

New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more. You can register online at allsaintsdays.com.

July 20-21 - Liberal Bazaar Days begin at 6:00 a.m. Friday, with regular business hours Saturday.

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Obituaries Helen Pfaff Smith Former Hugoton resident Helen Elaine Goldsberry Pfaff Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Evergreen Community, Monday, July 2, 2012 in Olathe. A private graveside service is planned for a later date.

Helen was the first of two children born to Mayme and Frank Goldsberry on the Ott Farmstead in Barber County.

She was born November 20, 1921.

Preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Gretchen; her husband Kenneth Pfaff; and her second husband, Darrell Smith.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Church of Christ United Methodist Church in Salina and she belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star.

Helen was an entrepreneur, a woman ahead of her time. She graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1939 and began working at the Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita soon after graduation.

She met and married Kenneth Pfaff in 1941, and Ken was drafted into the United States Air Force shortly after their wedding. When Ken returned home to Hazelton, he was introduced to his 18 month old daughter, Heidi. While in Hazelton, Helen was a 4-H leader and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

After Ken's return from World War II, Helen and family moved to Manhattan where Ken attended and graduated from Kansas State College. Helen worked as the salesclerk and manager of a children's clothing store during this time.

After Ken's graduation, they moved to Florence and Helen worked at a grocery store. Helen and family then moved to Hugoton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a Girl Scout leader and she then began her entrepreneurial career. She developed the idea of a local museum. She actively helped raise funds to start the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, solicited donations of money, local historical items to be displayed, and was the first curator for the museum in Hugoton. The museum told stories about the Dust Bowl era of the 30's and the development of the Natural Gas Fields in southwest Kansas.

This museum has grown into the very viable part of Hugoton it is today.

While curator of the museum, Helen became a member of the Santa Fe Trail Organization. This group

asked her if she would accept a position promoting the Santa Fe Trail. She accepted the position and traveled the Santa Fe Trail from Westport, Mo. to Santa Fe, N.M. for many years. She encouraged businesses and people to donate and / or buy ads in the Santa Fe Trail brochure. She had various creative promotions to encourage travelers to travel the Santa Fe Trail and see the various historial sites along the Trail and of course support the businesses. During this time the Governor of Kansas honored her at the State Capitol for her tireless promotion of the historical sites in the State of Kansas. In Hugoton she also produced, wrote, directed and was the spokesperson for a television show called “Hugoton and It's People.”

When Ken and Helen moved to Great Bend, Helen continued to work with the Santa Fe Organization. Her most successful publicity campaign to promote travel on the Trail was organizing and riding in a wagon train that traveled the old Santa Fe Trail from Westport to Santa Fe. Helen left the Santa Fe Trail Organization when she felt that she was no longer able to travel by herself.

During her time in Great Bend, Helen became a Fuller Brush saleswoman in the Industrial section; and she was, at that time, the only woman selling in the Industrial section. She sold cleaners, floor waxes and brushes to restaurants and other industries. She was awarded many honors during her career with Fuller Brush, but the one dearest to her was being recognized as the highest-producing salesperson in her region. She also opened her own Fuller Brush store in Great Bend that was very successful.

After Ken's death, Helen met and married Dr. Darrell Smith and they moved to Salina. She once again produced, wrote, directed and was the spokesperson for the show she called “Salina and Its People.” She produced over 200 shows and had many award-winning shows.

Mrs. Smith was a very active member of the Church of Christ United Methodist Church, particularly in her Sunday School Class and the UMC Women's group. She donated money and time to many charities in Salina and always promoted them on her television show.

Survivors include her daughter Heidi Pfaff Logan and husband Max; grandchildren, Heather Gleason, Holly Logan, Jane Logan and husband Avi Hesterman and Will Logan and wife Kayla; and seven great grandchildren.

Helen’s family enjoyed her creativity and they will always have fun memories to share. Helen had a good life.

Memorials may be given in Helen's name to the Evergreen Community of Johnson County, 11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 100, Olathe, Ks. 66061, which gave her excellent and loving care during her declining years.

Clara Maxine Ramey Death has claimed the life of a former Hugoton resident.

Clara Maxine Ramey, age 94.

She passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at her home in Wichita with her family at her side.

Maxine was born February 1, 1918 in Stevens County.

Survivors include her four children, Karen, Kim, Janet, and Kathleen; eight grandchildren, Kimber, Ramey Renee, Kerry, Rick, Katie, Kelly, Sarah and Joseph; and

12 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Ramey is preceded in death by her husband, W.F. “Dub” Ramey and son Richard.

Graveside services were attended Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2012 at the Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton with Maxine’s nephew, Jan Kilbourne officiating.

Arrangements were in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

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Christopher Ferguson receives his Associate of Arts degree The forty-seventh annual commencement ceremonies at Colby Community College were May 12, 2012 at the Colby Community Building.

Among the students was

Christopher Ferguson of Hugoton. He received an Associate of Arts degree.

Christopher is the son of Harry and Bobbi Ferguson of Hugoton.

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor

Is this really in Hugoton? Yes, Monday afternoon rain finally came to Hugoton. This is Sixth Street in front of the Elementary School looking west. Wonderful, wonderful rain!!!

Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor

Beautiful firework displays light up the sky July 4 at the annual Hugoton fireworks show.

Eunice Lunceford is Aglow speaker

This desecrated American Flag was found in the ditch between Moscow and Hugoton, of all days - the Fourth of July. It is not the first time a flag in this tattered condition has been found. It can serve as a reminder flags are supposed to be destroyed properly. Boy Scouts have an annual flag retirement ceremony in Hugoton. Contact Erick Nordling or Ted Bansemer for information.

Hugoton Aglow will meet Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship.

Eunice Lunceford will speak at the meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Eunice was born in the Phillipines, where her family was active in the Four Square Church. One day a group of evangelists came to church to worship with them. During the visit there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which brought in a season of fasting and prayer. Groups of Christians from area churches were then sent to nearby islands where revivals ignited renewed faith and spiritual strength.

In 1991, at age 25, Eunice responded to her aunt Linda Revert’s invitation and came to visit in Liberal. While there, she met Craig Lunceford, fell for him and they were later married. Eunice worked at Pioneer Manor where she served as a voice for residents

- assisting in family, social and spiritual concerns. She worked there for 20 and a half years, Following the years at Pioneer Manor, she has been an online student at Fort Hays State University, working towards a degree in Sociology.

Eunice shares her home with her daughter Eana and her mother, Epifania “Lola” Cometa. This family worships at Lighthouse Fellowship where Eunice and her mother minister in music. Her spiritual pursuit is for group singing with instruments Tuesday nights, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Thursday nights, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the singing is often accompanied by fellowship and food.

Come and bring a friend!

Be ready to sing along and praise the Lord!

Article submitted by Ruth Farmer.

ELECT Trina L. Young for Stevens County Clerk • Lifelong resident of Stevens County.

• Graduated from Moscow High School.

• Employee of Stevens County Sheriff’s Department for 19 years.

Pol. adv. paid for by Dennis and Barb Campbell.

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Chelsea Passmore opens up the Fourth of July festivities at the park with an awesome rendition of the National Anthem.

Hugoton Boy Scouts salute the American flag to kick off the Fourth of July Park Day.

the last day to register to vote in the general election Tuesday, November 6.

Wednesday, October 17, advance voting will begin for the general election.

Friday, November 2 is the last day for voters to apply for advance voting ballots to be mailed.

Monday, November 5, voters will need to present advance voting ballots by 12:00 noon in person in the office of the County Election Officer.

Tuesday, November 6 will be the General Election. Advance voting ballots must be received in the office of the County Election Officer by the close of polls. Public offices on the ballot will include President / Vice President; U.S. Representative - First District; State Senator - 39th District; State Representative - 124th District; District Judge - 26th District, Division Two; District Magistrate Judge - 26th District, Position Five; County Attorney;

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Fourth of July winners Diego and Katie Araiza 7-12 Months First: Elias Kaleb, son of Bill Holcomb and Krista Volden Second: Brek Colantonio, son of Mike and Teresa Colantonio Second: Dax Passmore, son of Wesley and Chelsea Passmore 13-18 Months First: Jasper Patterson, son of Zack and Lindsey Patterson Second: Bently Esarey, son of Matt and Alisha Esarey 19-24 Months First: Riggs Dixon, son of Dallas and Deidre Dixon Second: Gavin Alexander Roybal, son of Melissa and Alex Roybal 2-3 Years First: Lane Stand, son of Joe and Kelly Stand Second: Damian Rojas, son of Ezequiel Rojas and Yesica Delgado.

Third: Tallon Grubbs, son of Luke and Jennifer Grubbs Third: Brystyn Heger, son of

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Voting locations will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can contact the office of Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach at 1-800-262VOTE (8683) or visit their Web site at www.kssos.org.

19-24 Months First: Maleigha Budd, daughter of Billy and Schnae Budd Second: Reaghann Maravilla, daughter of Michael and Karessa Third: Holly Smith, daughter of Amika Saucedo and K.C. Smith 2-3 Years First: Abbi Bansemer, daughter of Charisse and Javin Fast Second: Aislee Austin, daughter of Brian and Marie Austin Third: Mia Warren, daughter of Chelsea Warren These are all the winners turned into The Hugoton Hermes office. It was a great day and celebrants will be looking forward to the Fourth of July next year.

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

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Hugoton City Council discusses proposed 2013 city budget The Hugoton City Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting July 9, 2012 at the council meeting room of the city building at 5:15 p.m.

Present at the meeting were Councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Kim Harper, Bob Mason and Greg Gill. Also attending were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Inspector Tony Martin, and Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden. Guests were Brad Musgrove, Bill DeCamp, Kirk Heger, Jan Leonard and Hugoton Hermes Reporter Ruthie Winget. Outside Utilities Supervisor Dean Banker, Police Chief Courtney Leslie and City Attorney Wayne R. Tate were absent.

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Zoning Hearing Tony Martin informed the councilmen a Zoning Hearing is scheduled for July 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Low Water Pressure Bill DeCamp and Kirk Heger reported their water pressure at the 900 block of Trindle is extremely low.

They asked if anything could be done to improve it. After some discussion, the councilmen stated they would take up the matter with Dean Banker.

Power Plant Insurance Brad Musgrove of Musgrove Insurance brought in revised quotes for the power plant insurance. A motion was put forth by Kim Harper to accept the insurance option for a value of $26,824,524 with the annual premium of $72,129. This insures the generators that have been upgraded as well as other equipment. Greg Gill seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Pioneer Manor Addition Greg Gill put forth the motion to approve Resolution No. 2012-2 which authorizes sewer, street and water improvements in the Pioneer Manor addition. The motion passed.

New Policy A motion was put forth by Kim Harper to establish a policy that, effective immediately, a customer requesting a line extension in the rural areas of the City of Hugoton’s electric service territory to serve a single customer shall be required to pay the material costs of the extension prior to the work being com-

menced by the city. The city will provide the labor for the extension.

Share Animal Shelter The councilmen discussed sharing the Hugoton animal shelter with Moscow. It was decided to ask the city attorney to review Moscow’s ordinance concerning dogs at large in Moscow.

2013 Budget City Clerk Hicks explained the proposed 2013 budget.

He was trying to keep the mill levy below 40. The 2012 actual tax rate was 35.98 and the proposed 2013 tax rate is 39.61, an increase of 3.63 mills. A public meeting to discuss the 2013 budget will be August 6, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

The council approved the motion to publish the budget as presented by Hicks. It will be published at a later date.

New Lawnmower Gary Rowden informed the councilmen one of their lawnmowers shut down. After considering bids from American Implement for a John Deere mower for $14,200 and O.D.’s for a Country Clipper for $10,555, they voted to accept the lower bid from O.D. Gary also reported they were making progress in running the electrical lines to the east addition.

Safe Routes to School Jan Leonard informed the councilmen Paul Stoner will be in Hugoton August 1, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. along with representatives from Topeka from the Safe Routes to School. They will be here to tour the sites before making the final decision about the grants. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting.

Bike and Hike Trail Jan also stated Paul Stoner thought Hugoton had a very good chance to receive the grant for the Hike and Bike Trail. Stoner suggested Hugoton should re-apply for the grant by August 1, just

for extra insurance. Kim Harper made the motion to approve a new resolution of support, seconded by Bob Mason. The motion passed.

The meeting adjourned.

Roybal - McConnell Linda Jo Kates and husband Rick of Hugoton and Larry Roybal from Florence, Co. would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Reanna Roybal to Rob McConnell, son of Will and Jo Elyn McConnell of Cañon City, Co. The couple will exchange their vows Wednesday, July 18 in Big Sky, Mt. After the ceremony, the couple plan to reside in Cañon City.

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

Shelby Martin encourages her Zumba class to shake it at Park Day Wednesday morning.

July 15 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ July 22 Pastor Sandy Ferguson Rolla UMC July 29 Pastor Larry Bradford Moscow Baptist

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information on small groups call 544-2715

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

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

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

MY FATHER’S HOUSE 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

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

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Dennis Lee Rogers, Spirit Dancer, gives a unique performance at Park Day.

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Whiskey Red performs in Alco’s parking lot before Hugoton’s fireworks show Wednesday evening. Event attendees enjoyed music, dancing and visiting while awaiting the sunset.

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Mariah Rome entertains the crowd with her considerable hula hooping skills Wednesday morning by the Entertainment Trailer. Folks came to sit a spell and were entranced by Mariah’s compelling talent.

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

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Hunter Dale graduates from KAOS

Cutter Hawks wins a belt buckle for the Reserve All-Around Champion nine and under division at the High Plains Horse Show at Marchel Ranch June 16 in Dodge City.

Austin Newlon is named Champion in the Ranch division, ten13 age group. This is the first year a Ranch Division has been offered. The High Plains Horse Show was at the Marchel Ranch, June 16 in Dodge City.

Hunter Dale of Hugoton, son of Jason Dale, Angie Dale and Sandra Montoya, graduated Friday, June 22 from Space 201 of the Kansas Adventures in Outer Space (KAOS) at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center.

Hunter will be entering eighth grade at Hugoton Middle School this fall.

Space 201 is a six-day astronaut training camp for students entering at least eighth grade and emphasizes teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Developed by Cosmosphere staff, Camp KAOS is nationally-recognized for motivating students to seek careers in aerospace-related industries.

The fast-paced camp program incorporates aspects of astronaut training with advanced courses in space shuttle systems, space science, physiology, and microgravity science. The camp’s capstone is an advanced simulated space shuttle mission in the Cosmosphere’s Falcon III, the most realistic space shuttle simulator outside of NASA. During this mission campers capture and repair the Hubble Space Telescope using the Remote Manipulator System and Extra Vehicular Activity. To prepare for this advanced mission participants undergo a full day of SCUBA training and underwater exercises.

Space 201 campers also receive high and low ropes course training, including a 30-foot climbing wall and zipline, and learn night sky observation techniques using high power telescopes.

The Cosmosphere offers camp programs for students as young as those going into second grade, and on through

high school age. Camps are available for adults, including the Intergenerational Camp Experience for grandparents and grandchildren. Camp experiences are also offered for groups, including schools that can custom design curriculum based on state education standards. The Cosmosphere also has programs designed specifically for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Webelos.

The Cosmosphere’s Camp KAOS features five levels starting for students entering seventh grade. Space 101 and 201 are at the Cosmosphere and nearby areas; Space 301 includes a trip to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tx. for a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA’s astronaut training facilities; Space 401 is at Kennedy Space Center in Florida to experience NASA launch facilities; and Space 501 focuses on emerging space technology facilities in California.

The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Honoring the Past and Inspiring the Future of Space Exploration. Educating people from around the globe, the Cosmosphere features the Hall of Space museum, the most significant collection of U.S. and Russian space artifacts in the world; the Justice Planetarium, an interactive multi-media solar system discovery; Dr. Goddard’s Lab, a live rocket science show; the Carey Dome Theater, a giant screen format dome theater.

The Cosmosphere is at 1100 N. Plum in Hutchinson. 800397-0330 or 620-662-2305.

Visit www.cosmosphere camps.org for more information.

Gifford - Younger Dylan, Kaden and Cole would like to announce the engagement of their parents Julie Gifford and Jesse Younger.

Julie is a stay-at-home mom. Jesse is currently employed by Great Plains Gas Compression and is a Stevens County Volunteer Fireman.

Julie and Jessie will be united in marriage August 11, 2012 in Hugoton. The couple and their children will reside in rural Moscow.

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Lillian’s hobbies include reading, completing art projects and watching cartoons.

Her favorite classes in school are history and art. She enjoys competing in spelling and geography contests.

When she grows up, Lillian would like to become a fashion designer or a teacher.

Devin is a caring, outgoing and happy young man. He enjoys being outdoors, trains, putting things together and collecting cars.

His favorite class in school in PE, because he likes playing games.

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Lillian, Devin and Regina, ages 14, 12 and seven reading. Her interests include painting, drawing and playing games. Regina states that she would like to be an artist when she grows up. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH5526, CH- 5527, and CH-5528.

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Stevens County Fair Backyard Cook-Off This fun and friendly competition will be held July 31. Showcase your talents and possibly win a cash prize of up to $600.

Kids of all ages try their experienced - and not-so-experienced hand at climbing Ghumm Auto Center’s inflatable “Mount Neverest” during the Park Day activities July 4.

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HMS athletics join new league The Hugoton Middle School athletics will join a new league this upcoming school year. Hugoton will join the ranks of the Ark River Middle School Activities (ARMS) League. The Eagles will play amongst the league's Garden City schools, Dodge City schools and Liberal schools, expanding the

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league count to seven teams in total.

Kenneth Henderson, Horace Good, Dodge City Middle School, Dodge City Comanche, Liberal South and Liberal West will make up the league beginning in the fall of 2012 along with Hugoton.

Horace Good was formerly named Abe Hubert of Garden City. DC Comanche will be a new team to the ARMS league this year as well.

In recent years, Hugoton has been a part of the newly formed Great West Activities Conference, but with the new move into the ARMS league, will look to gain additional competitive play time and continued challenges by quality opponents.

"It is safe to say that our level of competition has raised dramatically since we joined the GWAC," said Hugoton Activities Director Clint Merritt. The move into the ARMS league is projected to have a similar outcome. He continued, "I believe this will have a very similar impact on our programs as the move to the high school GWAC. We will be able to offer our stu-

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dent-athletes a full, competitive schedule, our travel time will diminish, and our competition level will increase.

We need to continue to develop 7-12 program alignment and create an atmosphere of excitement with our middle school student-athletes."

The ARMS league championship titles in each sport will remain as head-to-head competitions with a post-season tournament to determine the championship title claim, with the exception of football.

The in-season league football schedule will determine the league champion based upon head-to-head results.

The basketball season will run much like the GWAC seasons in that the girls will play their season schedule starting in the fall until Christmas break. In January, the boys season begins.

Wrestling season will fall at the same time as the girls basketball season.

"This change will create full schedules for all of our teams. This league will ensure that our seventh grades have an A/B schedule and our eighth grade will have an A/B schedule," Merritt pointed out.

Hugoton Middle School will join the ARMS league this upcoming school year.

Eighth grade boys’ traveling basketball team places first in MAYB tourney Hugoton eighth grade boys traveling basketball took first place in the MAYB tournament in Amarillo, Tx. the weekend of June 30. The team competed against two Amarillo teams and one from Albuquerque, NM. The Hugoton Team had one win and two losses in pool play and won both bracket games to win the championship. This team of 14 and 15 year old boys are all from Hugoton and will be freshmen this fall at Hugoton High School.

The team played in Dodge City the weekend of July 7 and 8 and placed second. All the games were played at the Dodge City High School.

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The Hugoton Rotary Club would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations who helped to make the 10th Annual Duck Race a success.

The winners are as follows: 1. Garnand Funeral Home 2. Tami Bond 3. Kirk Heger 4. McBride Construction 5. Garnand Funeral Home

Inc., H & H Crop Service, CHR Seeds, Hamlin Farms Partnership, Dr. Effie Gaskill DDS PA, Lin Goode and Co., Keating Tractor and Equipment, Ag 1st Insurance Agency LLC, Citizens State Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Jeff and Jo Cox, and Erma L. Heger Trust.

Hugoton eighth grade boys’ traveling team show off their trophy for winning first in the MAYB tournament in Amarillo, Tx. Team members are Garrett Hamlin, Alex Gonzales, Wade Heger, Tyler Goode, Manuel Mendez and Parker Titus. Not pictured is Caleb Gayer.

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Players on the team are Garrett Hamlin, Alex Gonzales, Wade Heger, Tyler Goode, Manuel Mendez, Parker Titus, and Caleb Gayer. The coach is Todd Gayer.

The team would like to recognize the local businesses that have sponsored them- Circle H Transport

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Hard Luck winners plucked from the pond and awarded $100 each are as follows: Cimarron Valley Irrigation Donut XPress American Implement Inc. Alyssa Carlson Tarbet Ready Mix

A BIG THANK YOU for Rotary Scholarships, Polio Eradication and Other Rotary Projects.

Rotary looks forward to another year of working in the City of Hugoton to help make our community an enjoyable place for everyone.

At a June 24 meeting in Kansas City, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission approved regulations dealing with hunting deer, migratory birds, and upland game, as well as hunting on public land. The following issues were addressed in regulations: Deer Any person with a deer permit valid during the archery deer season in deer management units 1, 12, 15, and 19 may use a crossbow during deer archery season, regardless of age or disability. Each person age 16 through 54 shall obtain a free crossbow hunter survey number from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism before hunting with a crossbow during archery season.Fort Riley deer season set: archery, Sep-

Special hunts applications are online The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Special Hunts Program offers a variety of limited hunts, many designed to introduce youth and novices to hunting in an uncrowded setting with good opportunity for success. The first application period — for special hunts in September and October — is July 16 through August 13, and drawing results will be emailed within a week. A second application period — for November, December, and January hunts — begins July 16 and runs through October 1, with drawing results emailed during the following week. New this year, applicants may apply for both hunt periods beginning July 16, and they will have three choices for each species per draw period.

Most special hunts occur during regular hunting seasons and will be conducted in all regions of the state on both public and private land. Some are open to all hunters, and each special hunt targets specific game species, including doves, upland game (pheasant and quail), waterfowl, and deer.

Some take place during the special youth/disabled deer season September 8-16, some during the youth pheasant and quail season November 3-4, and others during special youth waterfowl seasons yet to be set.

Specifically, there are three categories of hunts: open, youth, and mentor. Open hunts are available to all hunters, with no age or experience restrictions. Youth hunts may require at least one youth 15 or younger who must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older who may hunt. Some youth hunts may have more specific age requirements, and accompanying adults are not allowed to hunt. Mentor hunts are open to both youth and/or inexperienced hunters who are supervised by a licensed adult 18 or older (mentor) who may hunt.

Some hunts require the supervising adult to be 21 years or older.

Hunter Education is not required for youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult 18 or older. However, persons 16 and older who have not hunted before and do not have hunter education must obtain a one-time apprentice hunting license, which exempts them from the hunter education requirement through the calendar year in which it is purchased.

All hunters 16 and older need a valid Kansas hunting license.

For more detailed information or to apply, go online to ksoutdoors.com. Click "Hunting/Special Hunts" on or after July 16. Those who do not have computer access may apply by telephone at 620-672-0791.

tember 1-December 31 and January 14-31, 2013; youth/disabled, September 816 and October 5-8; and firearms, November 23-25 and December 15-23 and January 19-21, 2013.

Migratory Birds Doves may only be taken while in flight.

Early teal season will run 16 days from September 8-23 in the Low Plains Zone (east of U.S. Highway 283) and nine days from September 15-23 in the High Plains Zone (west of U.S. 283).

Sandhill crane shooting hours are now sunrise to sunset throughout the season, which runs November 7-January 3, 2013.

Upland Game Prairie chicken hunters must purchase a prairie chicken permit before harvesting a bird this fall. A random sample of permit holders will receive a questionnaire after the season to assess their hunting activity and success.

The early season in the East and Northwest units will run September 15-October 15. The East and Northwest unit regular season will run November 17-January 31, 2013, and the Southwest Unit season will run November 17-December 31.

Public Lands Commercial guides must have a permit to guide on public lands. The permit is free and must be specific to the land where guiding takes place.

Baiting is illegal on public lands. Bait is considered any grain, fruit, vegetable, nut, hay, salt, sorghum, feed, or other food or mineral capable of attracting wildlife. Liquid scents and sprays are not considered bait.

Only two portable blinds or tree stands are allowed per hunter on public lands.

Portable blinds and tree stands must be marked with the owner’s name and address or KDWPT number. Portable blinds may not be left unattended overnight on public lands. Decoys may not be left unattended overnight on public lands.

The commission also passed a regulation to continue the moratorium on commercial harvest of mussels for ten years.

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Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee to present meeting

Displaying their ribbons and medals are, from the left, Megan Newlon, Thomas Harmon, Montana Beesley and Sydney Beesley.

Three Hugoton youth compete in the State 4-H horse judging competiton June 28 three Hugoton youth competed in the State 4-H horse judging competition in Salina. The team consisted of Montana and Sydney Beesley and Megan Newlon, all of Hugoton and Thomas Harmon from Wal-

nut Creek, Co. The team received fourth place in reasons and performance. Megan placed tenth overall individual, Montana placed fifth in reasons, and the team placed fourth overall.

The Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee will present a meeting during the 3i Show in Dodge City to continue looking at short and long term options for the aquifer and its stakeholders.

The committee will meet Thursday, July 12 in Dodge City at the Mariah Hills Golf Course, 1800 Matt Down Lane from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Implementation for the 2012 water legislation will be discussed as well as over-use enforcement, low water use crop research and possible items for the 2013 Legislature.

The tentative meeting agenda can be found on the Kansas Water Office (KWO) web site, www.kwo.org . For more information call (785) 296-3185 or (888) 526-9283 (KAN-WATER).

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Backyard Paradise

The Teeter family relaxes in the cool evening in their Backyard Paradise. Left to right are Jason, Jaxon, Jadon, Jacob and Jacque. Deco-

rative candles placed on the fence add to the enviable peaceful ambience.

Surviving drought during a water restriction

Hugoton FFA officers attend the State Conference for Chapter Leaders, learning new skills about how to improve their Personal Leadership Skills and bring those skills to the local chapter. The conference focused on planning local activities, developing individual leadership skills, team building and improving stu-

dent involvement. Over 270 FFA members attended this annual conference which was sponsored the the Kansas FFA and Cargill Meat Solutions. Pictured are State President Emily Beneda, Brady Heger, Brady Marshall, Micah Baehler, Karessa Nordyke and Jeff Mueller.

Governor Brownback updates drought declaration Drought conditions continue to intensify for Kansas which led Governor Sam Brownback to update the Drought Declaration for Kansas counties with an Executive Order 12-08 Tuesday.

The update includes all 105 counties either in an emergency, warning or watch status.

“Dry, windy and above normal temperatures in Kansas have led to a Drought Emergency declaration for 36 counties,” Governor Brownback said. “Below normal precipitation patterns are not only depleting available soil moisture, but these types of conditions have resulted in numerous fires as well.”

The updated drought declaration has 36 counties in an emergency status, 55 counties in a warning status and 14 in watch status. This action was recommended by Tracy Streeter, Director of the Kansas Water Office and Chair of the Governor’s Drought Response Team.

“The insidious effects of the continued drought across much of the state have caused stream flow in many areas to drop below median levels,” Streeter said. “It is imperative we monitor conditions for the state as they could deteriorate quickly with no reserves.”

It is important to also note that farmers and ranchers need to keep open dialogue with their local County Emergency Boards as they continue to monitor crop conditions for losses that may have occurred due to drought, severe storms and hail throughout the State.

This Executive Order shall remain in effect for those counties so identified until rescinded by Executive Order or superseded by a subsequent Executive Order revising the drought stage status of the affected counties. Effective immediately: • Declare a Drought Emergency, Warning or Drought Watch for the counties identified below; • Authorize and direct all

agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to implement the appropriate watch or warning level-drought response actions assigned in the Operations Plan of the Governor’s Drought Response Team.

The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to watch the situation closely and work to minimize the effects the drought has on Kansans.

For more detailed information about current conditions, see the Kansas Climate Summary and Drought Report on the Kansas Water Office Web site at: www.kwo.org County Drought Stage Declarations: Drought Emergency: Barton, Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Finney, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Pawnee, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Rush, Rus-

sell, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita.

Drought Warning: Allen, Anderson, Barber, Bourbon, Butler, Chase, Clark, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Comanche, Dickinson, Douglas, Edwards, Ellsworth, Ford, Franklin, Geary, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewel, Johnson, Kingman, Kiowa, Leavenworth, Lincoln, Linn, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Miami, Mitchell, Morris, Osage, Osborne, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Pratt, Reno, Republic, Rice, Riley, Saline, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Smith, Stafford, Sumner, Wabaunsee, Washington, Woodson and Wyandotte Drought Watch: Atchison, Brown, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Cowley, Crawford, Doniphan, Elk, Labette, Marshall, Montgomery, Nemaha, Neosho and Wilson.

Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD

Homeowners don't need to have a green thumb to know how taxing a drought can be on their lawns. Though summer is a laid-back season for many people, those same high temperatures and sunny days that make summer so enjoyable can wreak havoc on a lawn during periods of drought.

In response to drought, many communities institute water restrictions that limit how much water a homeowner can use to water his or her lawn. These restrictions are well-intentioned and necessary, but lawns that need water still need to survive the summer heat. There are a few steps homeowners can take to help their lawn survive drought during a water restriction. * Extend intervals between cuts. Mowing the lawn is necessary, but whenever a lawn is mowed the grass is stressed.

Since grass is already stressed during a drought, try to extend the periods between cuts as long as possible. If a landscaping service tends to your lawn, negotiate with the foreman or another company representative so the maintenance crew knows not cut the lawn on its regular, nondrought schedule. * Help the lawn help itself. A lawn can actually help shield itself from drought, especially if homeowners are on board.

When mowing, raise the decks of the mower so the grass can adequately shade itself from the blistering summer sun. Raising the decks also allows the lawn to maintain more water, which will be lost to evaporation if the lawn is cut too short. * Aerate. The height of drought season is not necessarily the best time to aerate, so the correct aeration schedule might be a preventive measure homeowners can take to help their lawn better cope with drought.

Cool season lawns, which includes bluegrass, bent grass, fescues and rye grasses, grow best when temperatures are be-

tween 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and might struggle mightily when the weather is especially hot and dry. August through early October is the best time to aerate cool season lawns.

Warm season lawns include Bermuda grass, Zoysia grass, Buffalo grass and Saint Augustine grass, and these species grow best when the temperatures rise into the 80s and mid90s. Late spring or early summer is the best time to aerate warm season lawns.

So why aerate? Because aerating the lawn helps break up hard, compacted soil, allowing water, air and nutrients, each of which are essential to a healthy lawn, to reach the soil and strengthen the roots. Strong roots are essential for the lawn to

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Droughts are typically a lawn enthusiast's worst nightmare.

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Feds feed families Children and families are in great need of donated food this summer. Federal employees joined together starting June 1, 2012 to collect food nationwide for local food banks. The food bank in Hugoton is Project Hope.

Please bring non-perishable food items and place them into a designated collection

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FOR SERVICE PLEASE CALL (620) 544-2766 GENERAL AND REPAIR SERVICE

STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~

CHARLIE’S LIGHT TRUCK SERVICE 425 South Main Hugoton, Ks 67951 Gas Capital of the World

A very nice Monday morning, had a little shower in the early morning, hopefully it will last all week.

Professional Honest • Hardworking Administrative & Supervisory Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Management & Ethics Master’s Degree from Kansas State University Substitute taught in Moscow & Hugoton

Primary Election Tuesday, August 7 General Election Tuesday, November 6

I would appreciate your vote on August 7.

Paid for by Judy Parsons for County Clerk, Erick Nordling, Treasurer

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to express a special

“Thanks”

to the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their generous donations to Park Day. Without your donations we would not be able to provide the entertainment that we do to our community.

Parson’s Trust Gold Members: Jordan Air, Inc. Pioneer Electric Coop Stevens County Hospital Hugoton Tourism Board

The Chamber of Commerce would like to give a BIG “Thank You” to the following people for helping make the 4th of July Park Day AWESOME: • Stevens County Fire Department • • City of Hugoton Park Crew • • Hugoton Recreation Commission Crew • • Boy Scouts • • Fair Board - for sound system • • American Implement for sponsoring the Little Miss/Mr. Contest and for the donations • • Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board • • Chelsea Passmore • • Abbey Crawford • • Shelby Martin & the Zumba kids • • James & the Alco crew for letting us have evening events there • • Mariah Rome • • All folks who sponsored an event • • Everyone who donated Bingo prizes •

And a BIG THANK YOU to everyone for coming out and enjoying the day!

I had the week off last week for a family reunion.

The Longs gathered at the 4-H bulding and had about 60. As always, a few more years older and a few new ones added to the family.

Had a great time.

All is going very well here at the center. Please continue to support us and spend time here. The meals are still as good as always.

We started to Liberal July 2 to see “Liberty” - lost the tread on the inside right duel and turned around and started back to Hugoton and the outside one blew out. So we never made it to the program but got back to town all safely.

Have a great week.

Menu July 12 .............Pork Loin July 13 ..Baked Potato Bar July 16 .............Meat Loaf July 17 ..........Swiss Steak July 18 .............Pot Roast July 19 ...........S & S Pork Activities Schedule Thursday, July 12 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

Aglow ..............................

Friday, July 13 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, July 14 Sew all day ......................

Cards ................6:00 p.m.

Dance ...............8:00 p.m. ...............Craig Stevens Monday, July 16 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, July 17 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 18 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 19 Exercise ..........10:30 a.m.

Additional winners of the Little Mr. and Little Miss Hugoton contest are shown above. Winners were chosen from the different age groups. The different age group winners’ names can be found on page 1.

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter

Catherine and Rex Curle of New Zealand give Curator Gladys Renfro a hug after touring the museum. Beulah Mae Carter, right, gave them the grand tour.

The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum recently had visitors who had come from the other side of the

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

TAKE YOUR PARENTS ON A MEANINGFUL TOUR OF SOCIAL SECURITY’S WEBSITE Do your parents spend much time online?

Sometimes older parents can be apprehensive about using the Internet and conducting business online. There is no reason they should be when it comes to Social Security’s online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, which are consistently rated not only the best and easiest to use in government, but in the private sector as well.

What are some of the reasons your parents may want to visit www.socialsecurity.gov?

Allow us to show you around so you can give Mom and Dad the proper tour.

Front and center, there is always a series of illustrated panels. This is where we share new messages, initiatives, and items of interest, such as breaking news and tips on new or improved online services.

To the right, you’ll find a big question mark: that is where you can find our most frequently asked questions — and the answers to them. If your parents have a question about Social Security, chances are someone else had the same question. We have collected them on our website, and it is easy to search for questions on a variety of Social Security topics.

Smack dab in the middle of the page is where you can find press releases and the latest

news about Social Security.

To the left of the page you will find our top services. Virtually anything you want to do online can be found here: apply online for retirement, disability or Medicare benefits; get an instant, personalized estimate of future benefits with our online Retirement Estimator; and obtain information about how to get or replace a Social Security card.

One of the hottest new services is getting your Social Security Statement online. Just complete the authentication process, much like the sort you would go through when requesting a credit report online, and you’ll be able to set up your online Social Security account. Once you do, you will have online access to your Statement, which includes detailed estimates of future benefits, and a summary of your work history through the years. This is especially helpful for parents who may be planning for retirement.

Our Web site offers many other services as well, such as online forms and publications, an easy application to apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs, icons to our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages, and information categorized by subject matter or by audience.

Take your parents for a visit to www.socialsecurity.gov. It is one small way you can give back to those who have given so much for you.

world. Rex and Catherine Curle are touring the United States and they originated in New Zealand.

They are in their mid-seventies and are driving a recreational vehicle for their vacation. A couple of their seven children will join them later in their trip.

Last summer they drove eleven thousand miles touring the United States and spent $5,000 in American dollars. Their trip lasted four months.

This year they are driving a diesel so they’re hoping to save a little cash on fuel.

When they get back home to New Zealand, they will have to change the steering wheel on their vehicle to be on the other side. They stated they’ll have to convert the electricity also as the States have 110 volt and New Zealand has 220 volt.

(Correction: The field compressor featured in last week’s paper was donated by Pioneer Natural Resources, thanks to cooperation from PNR Mid-Continent Superintendent Rodney Kunze. Sorry for the error.)

We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum, 905 S. Adams. Our summer hours are 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are also open 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.

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Pheasants Forever hosts workshop

A large crowd of spectators watch the flow of ducks down canal street during Park Day activities July 4. After dumping all of the ducks into the water, the Rotary Club members walk along the side of the water watching them float to the end of the street. At the end of the street more Rotary Club members wait for the first through fifth place winners to emerge. First place winner this year is Garnand Funeral Home. They also won fifth place. They are the winners of $1,000 for first place and $100 for fifth place.

Other winners were second place Tami Bond $500, third place Kirk Heger $300 and fourth place McBride Construction $200.

Pat Rodger’s MIA brother is honored Pat Rodgers of Hugoton along with her sister Louise Evans recently attended a dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon in Coffey County recognizing the service and ultimate sacrifice of their brother Floyd H. Robin-

son. Robinson has been reported missing in action since March 12, 1969 from Vietnam.

The Floyd H. Robinson Vietnam MIA Memorial Highway on U.S. 75 is dedicated to pay tribute to Sgt. Robin-

son who was reported missing in action while on a reconnaisance mission in South Vietnam.

The formal ceremony included the raising and lowering of the colors, the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner, prayer and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony to pay tribute to Robinson.

The sounding of Taps concluded the ceremony.

Pheasants Forever is hosting a workshop for landowners who would like to learn how to increase their upland game, butterflies, bees and songbirds. The meeting will start with a presentation at 9:00 a.m. Friday July 13, 2012, at the Pioneer Communications Building conference room (downstairs) Ulysses.

Please park in the parking lot catty corner (southwest) from the building. A habitat tour, south of Ulysses, will follow; take South Wagonbed Springs Road then first road south of the Cimarron River to the west. The tour will include a habitat along the road so any age is encouraged to come. Please bring long pants (if you want to get off the beaten path), sunblock, hat and water. This workshop will offer some great photo opportunities so remember to bring your cameras.

The workshop meeting is free, open to the public and will have information about new ways to manage for wildlife. They will be talking about upland game, identifying wildflowers, pollinators, and learning how they are the missing link to growing our wildlife. Please RSVP, and leave a message with your name, number of attending, and phone number to the Southwest Kansas Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, Allie Rath, at 620-356-1726 x 1333 because posters and snacks will be provided.

Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists are specialized consultants in conservation programs and

habitat planning. The purpose of Farm Bill wildlife biologists is to assist landowners in designing, developing, and funding habitat improvements on private lands. Farm Bill biologists possess the knowledge of federal, state and local programs to assist landowners in finding the

right program to meet their personal habitat and land use goals. Through a unique partnership, Farm Bill biologists are located in local USDA service centers in priority habitat areas.

Submitted by Allie Rath, Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist.

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PAT HALL County Commissioner 2nd District Your vote is appreciated.

“If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.”

Paid for by Pat Hall

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR CHANGE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION Last day to register to vote or change Party Affiliation: July 17, 2012 - 5 p.m.

Registration books will reopen on August 8, 2012.

Start school with an exam.

Don’t worry, it’s one you can pass easily. Routine physical exams are important because they allow us to detect potential health problems as well as evaluate your health and nutritional habits.

Louise Evans and Pat Rodgers attend the dedication ceremony honoring their brother, Floyd H. Robinson, who has been missing in action from Vietnam since 1969.

The Floyd H. Robinson Memorial Highway on U.S. 75 is dedicated recently.

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

ADULT SUMMER READING The final day for turning in BINGO cards for the adult program is Friday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. Remember, blackout BINGO cards are eligible for an prize without being entered in a weekly drawing!

Evelyn McBride’s BINGO card was selected as this week’s winner for the “Between the Covers” drawing at the library. Evelyn read a romance, a mystery, a book by a female author, one of our new non-fiction titles, and a free pick. Congratulations!

KIDS’ SUMMER READING The last day to turn in tally sheets and missions is Saturday, July 14 by 5:00 p.m. Every Dream Big and

Own the Night participant is invited to a Hot Dog Extravaganza and Prize Drawing Wednesday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m.

BOOK SALE Our book sale is on the calendar! We will have a preview event Monday evening, August 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Admission will be charged, but for every five

Local students make Dean’s Honor Roll Garden City Community College has released honor rolls for the recent spring semester of 2012, including the President’s Honor Roll, for degree-seeking students

Weather Watch Monday, July 2

Friday, July 6

Low - 67˚ High - 989˚

Low - 68˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 22 Wind gust - 26

Wind speed - 23 Wind gust - 29

Tuesday, July 3 Low - 73˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 29

Wednesday, July 4 Low - 73˚ High - 101˚ Wind speed - 28 Wind gust - 33

Thursday, July 5 Low - 71˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 35

items purchased, you receive one free! The regular book sale will begin Tuesday, August 7 at 8:00 a.m.

ONLINE CALENDAR Check our online calendar for a schedule of all library events. We’ve made a tiny URL for your convenience – http://tinyurl.com/6tlr9zw or you can access the calendar through our Web page!

Saturday, July 7 Low - 64˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 13 Wind gust - 17

Sunday, July 8 Low - 67˚ High - 94˚ Wind speed - 24 Wind gust - 32

Sunday, July 8 Low - 66˚ High - 81˚ Wind speed - 18 Wind gust - 25 Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.

earning perfect grade point averages of 4.0 on a fourpoint scale; the Dean’s Honor Roll, including students earning GPAs of 3.2 to 3.999; and the Honorable Mention List, for students earning GPAs ranging form 3.0 to 3.199.

Honor roll eligibility is based on enrollment in eight or more credit hours.

On the Dean’s Honor Roll are Joseph Beltz and Zach Dunlap from Hugoton, MacKenzie Dobie of Moscow and Kyle Hall of Rolla.

SPACE FOR RENT List your business in our:

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ANNUAL AND SCHOOL/ SPORTS PHYSICALS will be held at

STEVENS COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC July 12th - August 17th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Physicals are by appointment only!!

No Saturday Appointments!

$25.00

each PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL. NO INSURANCE WILL BE FILED! For Annual Well Child Physicals, insurance will be filed & the physical forms will be filled out at that time.

After August 12th you will pay the full amount for the physical.

Physical forms must be picked up and completed prior to visit.

All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or the following consent form must be signed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

You will need a copy of your immunization records.

Contact us at 544-8563 to schedule your appointment.

Call early for scheduling availability.

Date: ____________Student Name:________________________ I authorize Stevens County Medical Clinic to provide treatment, including diagnostic procedures, as determined by the physician or his assistant, to the above named student.

Signed______________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian

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Moscow celebrates Independence Day

MOSCOW NEWS

by Melissa Moore

Tad and Jesse Stuckey have played Junior Babe Ruth baseball in Hugoton this summer.

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Mo Morris orris Steve St Ste eve

Independence Day was a fun filled time in Moscow! The day started off with a parade at 10:30 a.m. Many floats with various vehicles and even some horses took participants down Main Street.

The Moscow Recreation Commission hosted a benefit lunch for Shirley May. Mrs. May has in recent months been battling some health issues related to her kidneys. The lunchroom was jampacked with supporters.

The park’s activities included many bouncing inflatables for the kids. Other events included an egg toss, turtle race, frog jump, sack race, pie eating contest, coin dig and horse shoes. A pumpkin ball tournament, as well as free swimming, was also enjoyed by all.

A fish and hamburger feed was hosted by the fire department. The evening concluded with an explosive fireworks show put on by the fire department.

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I ask your your on T Tuu Augus Moscow celebrates the Fourth with a roar. Counter-clockwise from top left: four-wheelers romp down the street followed by a tractor driven by Jacob Bell. At left, the Moscow High School varsity cheerleaders show team spirit with their float. Below, Timmy Johnson, Trissten Enns, Janette Gonzalez, Asmariah Martinez and Kenia Gonzalez have fun in an inflatable. Above is Shirley May during the suprise benefit lunch in her honor hosted by the Moscow Recreation Commission.

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Bridal shower is this Friday A come-and-go bridal shower will take place for Whitney (Samuelson) Schneider Friday, July 13, at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The shower will be at the Moscow Senior Citizen Building.

Whitney and her husband Zach were married March 13 in Las Vegas, Nv. Whitney's family will be having a wedding reception August 4 in Moscow. The community is invited to drop by and congratulate Whitney for this very happy occasion.

Cheri Freed stands in her newly updated kitchen and looks like she’s quite enjoying her new space. Tim and Cheri had an open house last Saturday to show off the fruits of their five years of labor renovating their property on Ransom Street. Every square inch of the house has been updated.

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Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education convenes for organizational meeting The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a specially scheduled meeting Monday, July 9, 2012 in the Board Conference Room of the District Office.

All members signed a Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting and approved the Agenda.

The board president is Martin Daharsh, vice-president is Don Beesley and treasurer is Lupe Camacho.

Superintendent Mark Crawford informed the board Debbie Theye has been the Clerk of the Board since July 2009. She had given her two week notice and has started the last week of her work. Mark thanked her for her hard work for the district.

Crawford talked about the goals of the board and administrators. In the policy handbook, he highlighted the following: “The goal of school administrations to create an environment in which all students can demonstrate continuous academic improvement.

The superintendent must possess leadership qualities which motivate all staff members to improve the educational program and to attain the board's goals and objective. The superintendent, with the board’s direction, shall mobilize and coordinate all available resources to develop an educational program designed to maintain continuous academic improvement and full state accreditation in all schools”.

The board approved the employment recommendations for Karie Gaskill (HMS Counselor) with pay recommendations per the superintendent and accepted the resignation of Debbie Theye as Board Clerk.

Board Clerk recruitment and hiring process/ timeline was discussed. Mark will narrow down to four candidates for the board clerk and plan a meeting with the board to meet and interview the two best candidates. The Draft budget and mill levy preview and the Draft Employee Code of Conduct policy review was also discussed.

The board approved the motion to adopt resolution: Be it resolved that pursuant to K.S.A. 72-8205, the Board of Education of Unified School District 210, Stevens County, Kansas established the following meeting schedule for regular board of education meetings to be held during the 2012/2013 school year. The board of education reserves the right to adjourn any regular meeting to another time and place. Note: All BOE meetings will be at the HMS Library at 6:30 pm. unless listed differently.

The meetings are July 16, 2012 at Central Office; August 27, 2012 – (fourth Monday); September 17, 2012; October 15, 2012; November 19, 2012; December 17, 2012; January 21, 2013; February 18, 2013; March 25, 2013 (fourth Monday); April 15, 2013; May 20, 2013; June 17, 2013; June 25 6:30 a.m. – special 6:30 a.m.

Tuesday meeting for year end transfers at Central Office.

The board approved appointments of Board Clerk to be determined at a later date; board treasurer Lupe Camacho; KPERS Designation of Agent Max Williams, additional signer Davonna Daharsh; Food Service Representative Davonna Daharsh; District Attendance Officers Building Principals; Federal Programs Compliance Officer Mark

Crawford; Civil Rights Compliance and Grievance Officer Mark Crawford; Section 504 Officer Mark Crawford; Freedom of Information Officer Lupe Camacho; and E-Rate Stuart Scott.

The board committee assignments for the Negotiations team are Don Beesley, Nancy Honig and Todd Gayer.

The High Plains Education Cooperative Representative is Doug Martin and Don Beesley will serve as alternate.

The Kansans for Local Control Trustee Representative is Stephanie Heger.

Nancy Honig is the Official Voting Delegate to KASB. Superintendent’s Council members are Todd Gayer, Barry Hittle and Stephanie Heger.

The board approved the classified staff raises for the 2012-2013 school year as per the superintendent’s recommendations.

Also approved was the administrative contracts of Mark Crawford two year contract with two and a half percent raise; Tiffany Boxum two year contract with two and a half percent raise; Gregg Errebo two year contract with two and a half percent raise; Mark Newton two year contract with two and a half percent raise; and Stuart Scott two year contract with two and a half percent raise.

The board approved Wayne Tate as school board attorney of record.

Hay and Rice out of Liberal was appointed as the school auditor services by the board.

The board approved the appointment of Mark Crawford as district purchasing agent, compliance coordinator for Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 (ADA) and Homeless Children Reporting Official for 20122013.

The board appointed building principals as truant reporting officials assigned to their building.

The board adopted the school calendar and hourly calculation of instructional time of 1,116 hours as the accredited school year for USD 210 and requested the same be mailed to KASB prior to September 15, 2012.

The Hugoton Hermes was designated as the district newspaper of general circulation by the board.

The board approved the establishment of petty cash fund limits. They are Elementary School $1,500; Middle School $1,500; High School $1,500; and Central Office $500.

The resolution to be exempted from GAAP requirements for 2012-2013 school year was approved.

The board adopted a resolution establishing activity accounts in the same name, title and function as ending in the fiscal year June 30, 2013 and to establish the procedures and guidelines for activity funds and gate receipts management in conformance with the districts appointed auditors recommendations for the KSDE guidelines.

Also approved was the reaffirming of the drug free school and workplace policies on a continuous basis from 20112012 to 2012-2013.

The board is rescinding all policy statements found in the minutes of the Board of Education prior to June 1, 2012, and adopting the policy manual as presented and recommended by the superintendent of schools to govern this school

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district during the 2012-2013 school year, subject to periodic review, amendments and revisions by the USD 210 Board of Education.

The board appointed Superintendent Crawford as the hearing officer for free/reduced meal applications appeal.

The mileage rate for reimbursement of 50 cents per mile was approved.

The board approved the renewal of food service/ special milk program application and the meal rate of: BreakfastStudents $1.60, Employees $2.75, and Guests $2.75; Lunch- Students $2.45, Employees $3.60, and Guests $3.85.

The board approved the motion to establish student resources fees and textbook rental fees. Note – The $30 fee (Pre K – sixth and HLA) and the $15 fee (HMS and HHS) can be waived in full for free lunch students, and reduced by 50% for reduced lunch students. A payment plan can/ should be signed and agreed to at enrollment if the parents need this.

Early Childhood Development Center (Pre-school, Kinder Prep and Kindergarten): Classroom resources and software fees = $30; Elementary

School: (Grades first-sixth): Classroom resources and software fees = $30; Hugoton Learning Academy: e2020 software fee = $30, After September 14 e2020 software fee = $330; Hugoton Middle School: Laptop Air insurance fee = $50, Software and eBook fee = $15, Activity fee = $5; Hugoton High School: Laptop Air insurance fee = $50, Software and eBook fee = $15 and Activity fee = $5 The board appointed the hearing officers for student or employee appeals to be the building principals, superintendent and school appointed attorney.

Also adopted was an early payment request policy.

The board approved the resolution to destroy records over five years old.

The acknowledgment of the policies and procedures relative to ADA and Section 504 was approved by the board.

The designated official bank depository for the school district revenue is Citizens State Bank.

The board approved the bidding process to the two local banks to establish highest return on investment of idle funds. The highest bid went to First National Bank at .08 per-

cent.

The substitute teacher pay of $90.00 per day plus a free school lunch was approved.

The board passed the motion that building administrators will review in the regular August meeting the units of credit offered at each attendance center to make sure each center is in compliance with accreditation rules and list for the board by first and last name and their level of assignment and license who according to NCLB as either highly qualified for those who are certified.

The board approved the motion that building administrators will review in the regular August meeting the immunization policy to make sure it is in compliance with statute.

Also approved was the motion building administrators will review in the regular August meeting those students by grade level who are identified as at-risk.

A motion was made and approved to accept the low bid on student accident insurance.

Accepted was the low bid from K&K. The meeting adjourned.

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Eunice Schroeder of the Stevens County Library hands out free cotton candy at the park during the Fourth of July celebration.

Sherri Leonard is offering chances for some lucky person to win a huge basket of pet items during Park Day July 4.

ROLLA NEWS Mrs. Berends named Teacher of the Year

By Mary Courtney

Nancy Berends, a former teacher from Rolla, was named Chelsea High School Teacher of the Year for the 2011-2012 school year.

Chelsea is located on old Highway 66 northeast of Claremore, Ok. She and her husband Marty have lived in Chelsea for eight years.

Welcome rain arrives Welcome rainfall washed the area Sunday night.

Thunderstorms crept into Rolla about nine o'clock and gently released the rain into drought stricken ground and croplands.

Residents re-

ported various amounts from forty hundredths up to an inch and a half. Corn and milo crops need more moisture, but this rain will save the commodities for now.

Jessica Johns wins first at AQHA Jessica Johns won first at the AQHA World show in ranch pleasure.

Jessica works hard with her horse throughout the year, evidenced by winning top honors at the Kansas State Fair

in 2011, and now qualifying for the AQHA World Championship to beld in Oklahoma City in November. Jess is the daughter of Norman and Geralyn Johns.

August 13 - 17 Morton County Health Fair - free to all who participate.

Liberal Bazaar Days July 20-21 Begins 6 a.m. Friday, Regular Business hours on Saturday Take your Bazaar Days shopping receipts to the Liberal Chamber of Commerce Office 8 am-5 pm Friday or 10 am-2 pm Saturday and register to win one of 10 $100 gas cards.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, July 19, 2007 Tony Martin has been promoted to the new position of Hugoton City Inspector. He is replacing Vernon Anderson who recently resigned.

Wayne Comer celebrated his eightieth birthday Sunday at the Moscow United Methodist Church. Family and friends gathered to honor the man of the hour.

Thursday, July 18, 2002 The 1952 class of Hugoton Rural High School celebrated its Fiftieth Anniversary with a class reunion at Memorial Hall July 4. Attending the reunion were Luame Groth, Betty Traver, Ray Brubaker, David Parsley, Don Dwyer, Bob Wetzel, Robert McClung, Clara Sissel, Wilma Moore, David Seeman, Vicki Casebolt, Treva Paden, Claudine Oder, Marilyn Wilson and Marie Gregg. Marie Gregg re-

turned to high school as an adult and then graduated with the class of ‘52.

Thursday, July 16, 1992 The American Heart Association recently recognized Gladys Sims at its annual assembly in Kansas City for her twenty years of service as Memorial Chairman for Stevens County. Sims helps others to commemorate the memory of a loved one with a gift to the American Heart Association.

Thursday, July 15, 1982 Mike Schechter has been approved by the Stevens County commissioners to be Stevens County Fire Department fire chief. Schechter has served twelve years with the volunteer fire department and is a native of Hugoton.

Three women golfers shared the limelight at the Ladies Day Tournament July

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12. Betty Williams and Virginia Akers tied in the competition for the fewest number of putts.

Betty Sturdy had the lowest score for the day.

Thursday, July 20, 1972 This year marks the beginning of the tenth year of business for the Flower Nook.

The business is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Murel Curtis. Their daughter, Connie Shelite, helps with the family business.

Thursday, July 19, 1962 Three Hugoton girls will present a half hour dance program on television channel 6. The dancers are Nikki Blevins and Latwanda Blevins, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blevins, and Cynthia Greenwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greenwood.

Thursday, July 17, 1952 Seven neighbors of Jervous Lynch, following a neighborhood tradition, furnished nine tractors to cultivate forty acres of row crop on Lynches farm. Lynch is recovering from an appendicitus operation. Neighbors who helped are Cecil Lynch, Dick Brown, Sherrel Knier, Ralph Cutter, Raymond Headrick, Glen Phifer and Austin Lynch.

Friday, July 17, 1942 There will be a Penny Supper and ice cream at the Lone Star school house in the interest of the church work.

Everyone is invited.

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

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This photo is the 1965 All-Stars taken July 31, 1965 at Leoti. The 11-12 year-olds had won the tournament and went on to play at Leoti. Top row, left to right are Dennis Hamlin, Joe Gregg, David Thompson, Frank Wolfe and Jeff Cox. Middle row are Tim Webb, Danny Popejoy, Jack Rowden, Jay Williams and Toby Spikes.

Those wonderful days of Little League baseball Back in the 1960's there were only three baseball diamonds- Diamonds A, B and C. There were eight little league teams- Indians, Cardinals, Athletics, Tigers, Braves, Cubs, Yankees and Giants. There was a schedule of when and where they played each other. The managers were Bill Harper, Wally Walhmeir, Gentry May, Dean Barrows, Warren Spikes and Bill Bond. Two managers remain unidentified; if you remember their names, please contact The Hermes.

For the moms, dads, and everyone else, there were bleachers to sit on or you could watch from your car. After the games were over, all the Little Leaguers would go to the Dairy Kreem for a treat!

After they won the Hugoton AllStar tournament, the All-Stars played at Leoti.

"Those boys were a good group and they gave it their all!", said Bill Harper, manager of the All-Star team.

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Bottom Row are Shelby Riley, Steve Benear, Linzy Betsworth, Kim Harper and Charles Nix (alternate). The managers are Wally Walhmeir and Dr. Bill Harper. Photo courtesy of Joan Popejoy. She writes, “Those were really the good years and a good bunch of boys. Lots of memories!” Thanks Joan for sending the photo.

(First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, July 12, 2012) RESOLUTION NO. 2012-2 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, AND THE CREATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY (PIONEER MANOR ADDITION STREETS, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER).

WHEREAS, petitions were filed with the City Clerk of the City of Hugoton, Kansas on July 9, 2012, proposing certain internal improvements in the City (the "Petition"), and the Petition sets forth: (a) the general nature of the proposed improvements; (b) the estimated or probable cost of the proposed improvements; (c) a description of the property in the proposed improvement district to be assessed for the cost of the proposed improvements; (d) the proposed method of assessment; (e) the proposed apportionment of the cost between the improvement district and the city at large; (f) a statement that the signers of the petition own 100% of the property proposed to be included in the improvement district; and (g) a request that such improvements be made without notice and hearing as required by K.S.A. 126a04(1).

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: SECTION 1. The governing body of the City hereby finds and finally determines that pursuant to K.S.A. 126a01 et seq. (the "Act") and, in particular, K.S.A. 12-6a04(c), that the Petition is sufficient and: (A) It is advisable to make the following improvements: The engineering, design and construction of sanitary sewer improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the city of Hugoton Kansas ("Sewer Project"); and The engineering, design and construction of water distribution system improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district

created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the city of Hugoton Kansas ("Water Project"); and The engineering, design and conof street struction improvements and necessary appurtenances to serve the improvement district created herein, including labor, equipment, materials, inspection, administration and financing related to the improvements, in the Pioneer Manor Addition, all located in the city of Hugoton Kansas ("Street Project").

(E) The method of assessment for costs of the Sewer Project and Water Project is equally per lot in the improvement district. The method of assessment for costs of the Street Project is per square foot for the proportionate share of such costs assessed to Block 1, as described in this Section 1, subparagraph (D). The proportionate share of the costs of the Street Project to be assessed to the balance of the improvement district (excluding Block 1) shall be assessed equally per lot. In the case of equal per lot assessments, where ownership of a single lot or parcel is or may be divided into two or more parcels, the assessment to the lot so divided shall be assessed to each ownership or parcel on a square foot basis.

(B) The estimated or probable cost of the Sewer Project is $263,637.00.

The estimated or probable cost of the Water Project is $209,185.00. The estimated or probable cost of the Street Project is $378,499.00. The Sewer Project, Water Project and the Street Project are referred to collectively as the "Project" or the "improvements."

The estimated costs of the improvements shall increase at the pro-rata rate of 1 percent per month from and after the date this resolution is adopted.

SECTION 2. The Sewer Project, Water Project and the Street Project are hereby authorized and ordered to be made in accordance with the findings of the governing body set forth in Section 1 of this Resolution. If the Project or any aspect thereof is abandoned, altered and/or constructed privately, in whole or in part, such that constructing the Project under this resolution is prevented, any costs the City occurs hereunder, including but not limited to costs of design and costs of constructing the Project, may be assessed to the Improvement District as provided herein.

(C) The extent of the improvement district to be assessed for the costs of the proposed improvements is: Block 1, Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 2; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 8; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 9; Lots 1-3, inclusive, Block 15; Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block 16; and Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block 17; all in Pioneer Manor Addition, an addition to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas.

(D) The apportionment of the cost of the Sewer Project and the Water Project between the improvement district and the city at large is: The improvement district will pay 100% of the costs of the improvements and the city at large will pay 0% of such costs.

The apportionment of the cost of the Street Project between the improvement district and the city at large is: The improvement district will pay 64.8% of the costs of the Street Project, of which 19.9% shall be apportioned and assessed to Block 1 and 44.9% of which shall be apportioned to and assessed to the balance of the improvement district excluding Block 1. The balance of the costs of the Street Project or 32.5% will be paid by the city at large.

SECTION 3. The City is authorized to issue its general obligation bonds pursuant to the Act to finance the costs of the improvements. Temporary Notes of the City may be issued to finance the improvements until such time as general obligation bonds may be issued. The obligations authorized by this Resolution, the interest on which is expected to be exempt from federal income taxation, in an amount not exceeding the estimated costs approved in this Resolution, may be used to reimburse the City for expenditures pursuant to United States Treasury Regulation ~ 1.150-2.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be published one time in the official city newspaper, and shall also be filed of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Stevens County, Kansas.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the governing body of the City of Hugoton on July 9, 2012 CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor SEAL ATTEST: /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk

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Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band entertains in surrounding towns The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band has been out and about, traveling around entertaining many people at different locations.

Legacy@Parkview in Ulysses was first on this tour’s list. The house was packed and waiting for some lively music to entertain the partygoers. It was Mothers Day and most residents had family there to share the day with them. They really liked those “hillbilly men” and their overalls and all the toe tapping, can-hardly-stay-inyour-chair music. They also liked the good old Hymns we have all come to hold close to our hearts.

Cookies and punch were shared during fellowship time and a big, “Y’all come back now!!”

Next on the tour was Wheatridge in Liberal. There are several Hugotonites that are residents there. James Poteet, Betty Fellers’ brother was there giving tours of some of the picture puzzles he puts together all year and then auctions off for charity.

He has put some gorgeous puzzles together. What a ministry! Everyone gathered round to hear the music and was delighted to have the Hillbillys there to see them.

The music was very touching with Debbie and Barb singing a duet of “How Great Thou Art” accompanied by the rest of the band. Cake and ice cream followed with fellowship time.

Good Samaritan at Liberal was next on the list, it was Father’s Day, so once again some residents had family and friends in to visit. One of the residents was 100 years old and she wasn’t sure she wanted to go listen to the music, but she was standing up with her walker, dancing and singing along—she was having a great time!

An alarm was set off and the band kept playing and she kept dancing; it was a great time to share with everyone.

Watermelon was enjoyed with fellowship.

The last stop on this tour

was their own hometown Pioneer Manor! If you haven’t been out to visit anyone at the new Manor, it is beautiful!! It is unimaginable to think of all the hard work and time and planning that has gone into the hometown Manor. We should all be very proud that such a place can call Hugoton it’s home. One of the “Hillbillys”, Debbie Stoddard, volunteers her time, along with many other people at the Manor and she always has a wonderful time visiting with the residents while she is giving a manicure or curling their hair. The “Hillbilly’s” played in the coffee shop area and all had a great time. Zo Roland from Moscow played an inspiring rendition of “America” in tribute to her mom, Avis Curtis, who recently went to be with the Lord. Zo is a very talented pianist and is welcome to play with the Hillbillys anytime. There were lots of visitors and family that came out to enjoy the music Sunday.

There was lots of toe tapping and hand clapping going on and even some tears during some of the songs. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Band members are as fol-

This 100 year old lady had a great time dancing to the music.

Zo Roland plays a rendition of “America” in tribute to her mother Avis Curtis.

PN class pinned at Hutchinson Community College The Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented the McPherson 2012 graduating class with nursing pins in ceremonies Thursday, May 10.

The ceremony was at the Stringer Fine Arts building on the HCC campus.

Thirty-six students received class pins during the pinning presentation for the PN School in McPherson. The Practical Nursing Program is one of only four programs in the state accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. HCC has Practical Nursing Programs located in both Salina and McPherson.

The May 2012 Hutchinson Community College McPherson PN class includes Meagan Elliot of Hugoton.

The Hutchinson Community College practical nursing program instructs students in basic skills necessary for care in all types of nursing and care settings, providing them with a certificate in practical nursing.

Once graduates pass the licensing examination, they can practice as licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) and work in a

variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics and care facilities. The program has two locations, with one in McPherson and the other in Salina.

For more information on the Health Care Education Center of Excellence at HCC, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.

Henry D. Cantrell of Moscow - The Tireman, Septic Tank Man, Treasure Hunter and Sober is raising great grand kids and will be 80 years old July 13, 2012. Friday is his lucky day. When you see him wish him a Happy Birthday.

lows: Debbie and Roy Stoddard, Barb and Duane Williams, Nancy and Mike Owens, Darroll Munson, Terry Miller, Dan Hamilton,

Sally Adee, Brigette and Alan Stoddard and Brandon and Beverly Horner. Pastor Bob Rich helped with vocals at the Pioneer Manor.

The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Praise Band entertains the residents of retirement homes in different towns around.

Jim Hush Auctioneer/Broker The senior citizens like the good old hymns being sang by those “hillbilly men and women” with their overalls.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes Thursday, July 12, 2012)

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

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

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Needed for part-time helper for morning work.

Duties include driving to appointments, taking blood pressure with manual blood pressure instruments and helping me personally around the house. Call Edna at 544-2229.

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HELP WANTED: Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a Shop Mechanic.

Duties will include working on Feed trucks, Tractors, changing bearings and maintenance of company vehicles. Benefits include affordable health, dental and vision insurance and ESOP retirement program.

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MOSCOW RECREATION COMMISSION

is currently looking to fill an open seat on the Recreation Board. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to: PO Box 68, Moscow, Ks. 67952 (2c27)

McDONALD’S NOW HIRING Day and Night Shift Available

Apply at McDonald’s 612 E. 11th

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CITY OF MOSCOW

MAINTENANCE HELP NEEDED Wanted: Maintenance Person. Duties will include mowing, trimming, reading meters, interaction with the public and more.

Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live in Stevens County, speak and write English, be able to work unsupervised and be able to lift more than 50 pounds.

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please call 598-2234.

The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MANAGER POSITION

Hooker Hardware & Auto LLC is looking for a selfmotivated hard-working individual who is interested in managing a new hardware, auto parts and lumberyard in Hooker, Ok. Successful applicant will have great customer service skills, management skills, and be willing to meet the demands of the position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please mail resume and cover letter to Hooker Hardware & Auto, LLC, PO Box 7, Hooker, Ok. 73945 (2c27)

HELP WANTED

JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding/Grant County Feeders, Ulysses, Kansas, has full time positions available:

Penriders and Hospital

For penrider positions, horsemanship skills and tack required. Company horses available as needed. Doctoring position, experience is preferred, but will train the right person. Please contact Oscar Obregon @ 620-353-9709. Email oscar.obregon@jbssa.com Feedtruck drivers & Mill maintenance, please contact Adam Hoffman @ 970-475-6727, email adam.hoffman@jbssa.com Competitive hourly wage and full benefit package is provided You may also apply at Grant County Feeders, 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. (EOE) M/F (2c27)

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (tfc15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 28, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Mike Ruiz AKA Mike Angel Ruiz, et al., Defendants Case No. 10CV0017 Division 3 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 10CV0017, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public

auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 07/20/2012, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FIFTY-EIGHT (58) IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS #24542 Sara Knittel, KS #23624 Kelli N. Breer, KS #17851 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: sscharenborg@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

FULL TIME OFFICE POSITION AVAILABLE Skills needed: Must be proficient in computer skills, bookkeeping and multi-tasking; have exceptional customer relations with a positive attitude; and need to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Benefits include: Health and dental care (Blue Cross/ Blue Shield); paid vacation and holidays. Compensation based upon experience.

Come join our fast growing team and great atmosphere!!!

Apply in person today or give us a call 531 S. Jackson St., Hugoton, KS 67951

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Wheatridge Park Care Center is looking for energetic, responsible and reliable people to join our dynamic team of caring individuals!

PT DIETARY COOK PM Shift to do food preparation, serving, beverages, cleaning and other activities within the department. Candidates must have strong experience in customer service, be able to work with multi-age groups, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Past food experience preferred but will train the right individual.

Wheatridge Park Care Center is a premier provider of long-term care services who believes in “Dignity in Life.” Along with a great team of skilled professionals, Wheatridge Park offers excellent benefits, an exceptional work environment and the opportunity to learn and grow.

Interested individuals should apply at: Wheatridge Park Care Center 1501 S. Holly Drive Liberal, Ks. 67901 Ph: 620-624-0130 Fax: 620-624-0144 EOE

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USD #210 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ECDC: Kindergarten Teacher Aide position. This person will work closely with our Kindergarten staff in providing direct instructional support. This will be a 35 hour per week position with a single health care benefit provided. This position requires either: at least 48 college hours or will be required to pass the ParaPro test to meet State requirements. Please contact Tiffany Boxum, Principal, for more information or to submit an application. Position is open (2c27) until filled. 620-544-4376.

Elementary School: Elementary School Cook. This is a full time position and includes a single insurance Benefit. Applcation deadline is Friday, July 20. Please Contact Davonna Daharsh for more information. 620-544-4397 or ddaharsh@usd210.org. (3c27) Primary/Intermediate School Hugoton Elementary School is accepting applications for a High Plains Educational Cooperative para professional.

Applications are available at Central Office, 205 E. 6th or online at www.usd210.org. 48 college hours or a passing score on the ParaPro test is required. Please contact Tiffany Boxum for more information at 544-4376 or tboxum@usd210.org.

(2c27) HMS/HHS ISS and substitute coordinator: This is a 9 month office position at $10.00 an hour. Turn in application to Central Office or email to gerrebo@usd210.org. Position to begin end of July or early (2c27) August.

Central Office: BOE Clerk: Skills needed include tech, accounting systems, and people skills. This is a 12 month, full time job with excellent pay and benefits; base salary of a minimum of $34,000. Timeline: resume and application due July 13; mandatory training session on July 24. Job to begin July 30 or early August. Call 544-4376 for more information.

USD #210 is an EOE.

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

(15c16) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail.

14,600 miles. Very Clean. Call for more information at 4281003.

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FOR SALE: Farm fresh sweet corn. Will deliver. Call to reserve 544-5463.

(1p28) -------------FOR SALE: 1986 Harley Davidson Electraglide. Sale includes solo seat and new tour pack. Call or text 620-4530427 for photos or more information. (tfc24)

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

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

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

1105 S. Madison- 4 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, fence, att garage, basement. Call for details.

Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)

CAMPER FOR SALE

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

2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires

CALL 620-544-6818

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

40’x80’ Lined & Insulated Metal Building with Office.

Call 544-2945

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

600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!

PRICE

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PRICE

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

1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage!

Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!

SOLD

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

Call for details!!

Feature Of The Week

if no answer, leave message (tfc48)

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 624-1212 BUSINESS Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

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

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

AL-Anon Family Group

Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

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

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

1030 S. Main

(tfc37) (tfc15)

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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

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

GARAGE SALE

CT ONTRA

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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

C UNDER

REALTOR® Associate

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

SOLD

1609 S. Madison St- Very nice 4 bedrooms, 3 bath home. 4th bedroom is separate from others & has its own bath, great guest room. Family room includes fireplace. Formal dining as well as kitchen dining. Large office/craft area & media room.

DARRIN HEWITT

SOLD SOLD

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darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com

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

For more information call Dayna Folger at 620-492-3698 (tfc40)

CONTR

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

SOLD

615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!

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

UNDER

(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR

(tfc28)

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 14, 8:00 a.m., 609 S. Trindle, Matching Full-Size Bed and Dresser, Lots of Toys, Kitchen Items, Bedding, Books, Miscellaneous ---------------

PUBLIC NOTICE

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

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

Chance Yoder

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

HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: 15 years experience caring for the elderly. References provided upon request. Linda Lamberson 544-7647 or 453-2453.

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WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, attached 1 car garage.

607 S. Harrison

Mike Schechter 316-300-6593 113 Van Buren

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CHILDCARE NEEDED NEEDING CHILDCARE: Adorable four month old baby looking for someone to take care of me while my mommy teaches school! Please call 970-370-0620.

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SEE THE HERMES CLASSIFIEDS

ONLINE AT hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds Only $25/year worldwide to subscribe to our online edition!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

603 Madison in Rolla

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

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP

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

4 car detached garage and pool.

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

Call 719-775-2548

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Frankie Thomas, owner

544-5915 or 544-7776

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NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31) -------------WANTED: Buying your Wheat Straw or Kochia weeds @ $7.00 / bale. Call 598-2978 or 620-874-0658.

Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service

Alan D. Higgins, Owner

FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34)

PUBLIC NOTICE: Star Storage hereby notifies the public of a sale of the contents of storage units #22, #42, #52 and #73. Sale will take place Saturday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m. pursuant to K.S.A. 58-817.

(1c28)

WANTED: Wheat Straw to Bale for local area feeders. Call 620-544-5949. (6c24) ----------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5) ---------------

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

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

330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.

801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!!

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

$12, 50 $11, 0 995

2003 Coleman Caravan 25 ft. camper

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

Call 544-2232. (tfc)

600 S. Harrison Street - CUTE!! Brick, 2 bed/1.5 b, att garage, cen H/A, and more!!

Call for details!!

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

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

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

(tfc21)

Very well-built, beautiful brick home.

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

620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929

CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU The Hugoton Animal Shelter would like to thank Harli, Sophie, Toby, Abby, The Comfort Zone Massage Therapy and Kates Pet Grooming for arranging the goody basket raffle to assist us in providing the kind of care we need for the dogs we house at the shelter. We would also like to thank all those who bought tickets to further our cause. Hugoton Animal Shelter and Hugoton Police Department would like to extend a special thank you to Judge Sherri Leonard who has been a long time supporter of the dogs in our shelter. She adopted Abby from us and has also brought toys and treats for our shelter dogs providing them with a better quality of life during their stay with us.

ACO Stephanie Smith and the Officers and Staff of Hugoton Police Department

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

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

T & T CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION

620-541-1579 620-541-1580 SE HABLA ESPAÑOL (1c26)

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Only $17.50/month!!!

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

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 12, 2012) 3t IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES CLOVIS REESE, Deceased.

Pursuant to Chapter 59, Kansas Statutes Annotated

Clovis Reese, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the will be construed; and that the property described in that petition be assigned in accordance with the terms of the will.

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

Case No. 12 PR 21 Charles Steven Reese, Petitioner 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 Charles Steven Reese, an heir of Charles Clovis Reese, deceased, praying that the foreign will of Charles

Tad Patton, #10879 TRIPLETT, WOOLF & GARRETSON, LLP 2959 N. ROCK ROAD, SUITE 300 WICHITA, KS 67226 (316) 630-8100 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER

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What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice. You might add some turtle slime to both those recipes to come up with these kids!

Lock In Load Up 4x4 mud boggers had a popular event Wednesday with their Car Bashing. Residents were invited to take out their aggression on this innocent little car while raising money for the Dominic Esarey Memorial Mud Run to take place Saturday, August 4 during the Stevens County Fair.

Little tykes enjoy a ride in the fast lane on this contraption! Children are strapped onto a cart, then ride it down the track for a thrilling “roller-coaster” feel. Hang on buddy!

“Aaaaannnnd...they’re off!” Turtle racing is often an overlooked sport throughout most of the nation, but here in Hugoton, area turtles look forward to showing off their racing stripes every Independence Day.

What a good arm! Santa Committee volunteers Billy Woodworth and Royce Tucker admire a throw by one of the contestants at their dunking tank event. The young lady in the cage smiles as she awaits the inevitable dunk.

Excited kids line their frogs up at the starting line for the Frog Jump contest Wednesday morning. Contestants ranged in age from three to five up to 14 and older. Their antics during the competition were quite similar, no matter their age. Most jumped and yelled for their little hopper to jump higher and farther than the others.

Brightly decorated turtles race toward the outer edges of the red circle, as their handlers anxiously await the results.

Young golfers took to “the links” Wednesday morning at the Chamber’s Pirate Putt-Putt mini-golf event.

Whoa, there! Warren Willis is taken on a wild ride by his wife Amanda’s uncle, Tom Holley from Grand Junction, Co. in Wednesday’s Backseat Driver event.

Ladies enjoy some shade and visiting while studying their Bingo cards during the Park Day festivities last Wednesday.

My Father’s House Youth sponsored a yummy activity at Park Day, awarding their lucky winners a whole cake!

Lisa “Steers” Jennifer Yowell straight....into an orange cone!

The Backseat Driver contest sponsored by the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department was good for a laugh, but not so much for fellow motorists’ safety.

Rough and tumble youngsters are tossed around inside the bouncy house July 4. Hugoton’s Park Day offers attractions for everyone in the family.

This Egg Toss contestant takes careful aim as he throws a raw egg at his teammate. Pheasant Heaven’s event was a real crowd pleaser, complete with suspense and a disgusting mess when the eggs finally cracked.

Kids - of all sizes - helped Santa Committee volunteers cool off Wednesday morning at the dunking tank.

Ghumm’s Auto Center’s Giant Slide was worth the wait, if you take into account these girls’ beaming smiles!

Get up, it’s supposed to be a race! Citizens State Bank’s Sack Race resulted in a few bumps and bruises, as well as lots of smiles!

Adults and kids alike transform into ground-gazing creatures as they attempt to cajole their frogs into better performances at the Chamber Board’s Frog Jump contest Wednesday morning.

Sabina Roa’s Balloon Dart attracted many a marksman, as kids and adults attempted to win a coveted prize at her popular booth during the Fourth of July celebration.