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Stunners vie for title of 2017 Sorghum Queen

Fifteen young ladies will compete in the 2017 Sorghum Queen pageant, sponsored by Pollyannas. The girls’ names are followed by their sponsors’. 1. Hannah Rodriquez-Sydney Beesley Photography 2. Claire Clark - Anne Schnable/Norwex 3. Shaylee Cox - Tan’alon 4. Brittney Stuckey - Northwest Cotton Growers 5. Rebecca Johnson - Citizens State Bank 6. Maggie White - M & T Pump Service/Antlers 7. Kynna Crawford - Mane Hair Co. 8. Britta Beesely - Pate Agency/Don Beesley 9. Hannah Archuleta - Green Crop Insurance 10. Vallery Persing - Tan’alon 11. Sesthleng Garcia - Eagle RV Park 12. Katie Crawford - Janet’s Bridal & Boutique 14. Mekenzie Hagman - Hagman Small Engines 15. Abby Tharp - Willis Insurance Co. 16. Luz Romo - Nurse Link Staffing, Inc. The Pollyannas and contestants sincerely appreciate the support of the community in providing prizes and sponsorship for the young women. This year’s Sorghum Queen contest will take place Friday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the HHS auditorium. The community is invited to find out which beauty will reign over the 2017 Stevens County Fair.

Sorghum Queen contestants gather for a photo at the gazebo in Parsons Park. Front row seated left to right: Maggie White, Kynna Crawford, Shaylee Cox, Hannah Rodriguez, Hannah Archuleta, Katie Crawford and Luz Romo. Back row standing left to right:

Sesthleng Garcia, Abby Tharp, Brittney Stuckey, Kenzie Hagman, Claire Clark, Rebecca Johnson, Britta Beesley and Vallery Persing. The community is invited to watch the girls compete to win the Sorghum Queen crown.

Doug and Rita Mills crowned 2017 Fair royalty

Doug and Rita Mills, lifetime Stevens County residents, are proud to be the Stevens County Fair royal couple this year. Stevens County is honored to have them represent!

The Stevens County Fair King and Queen for 2017 are Doug and Rita Mills. Doug and Rita were both born in Liberal at Epworth Hospital; Doug April 13, 1942 and Rita May 24, 1943. They both grew up on farms here in Stevens County. Doug is the third generation on the family farm but moved to town when he was two years old and Rita is the fourth generation on the family farm and lived there all of her life except for a short time after marrying Doug. Doug is the son of O.W. “Babe” and Daisy Mills. His siblings were Earl Mills, killed in World War II, Don Mills, Jerry Mills, Janell Mills Burditt and

Joan Mills Popejoy. Doug attended school at Hugoton throughout his 12 years of education. During his high school years, Doug enjoyed playing trumpet in the band, football, basketball, student council and was voted StuCo president. During his junior year he was voted class favorite and popular boy of the school. During his junior year, Doug had the privilege of playing Oogie Pringle in the junior play. Being a member of the Boy Scouts he also participated in a scout team that organized an Indian dance team to travel around in authentic Indian dance attire to perform for different groups. Upon graduation, Doug attended Southwestern

College in Winfield. Rita is the daughter of L.D. “Ren” Gooch Jr. and Velma (Thompson) Gooch. Her siblings were Mike Gooch and Joe Gooch. She attended Banner School - a country school - up through eighth grade and then transferred to Hugoton High School. While in high school, Rita was a part of the band where she played French horn. She also enjoyed being in the Girls’ Glee Club and mixed chorus. Rita was also in Student Council and Kayettes. She had the honor of becoming Sweetheart of her freshman class and enjoyed cheering for the Hugoton Eagles through high school as a cheerleader. During Rita’s

sophomore year she was a twirler and also won the title of Sorghum Queen in 1959 for Stevens County. This crown carried on down the line with her daughter Stephanie Mills winning in 1985 and granddaughter Sydney Beesley winning in 2016. Upon graduation, Rita attended Panhandle State University where she wanted to become a first or second grade teacher. After dating all through high school and being separated a year when going to college, they decided they would like to continue their relationship when Doug popped the question “Will you be my wife?” to which Rita responded “Certainly”!! At See MILLS, page 3

Stevens County Fair promises fun for all

Where in the World is The Hermes? The paper made it all the way to Philadelphia, Pa. to visit the Liberty Bell with Shirley Mothes and her nephew Morgan Scarafiotti. Shirley’s sister Sheri Teeter, Morgan’s mother, is taking the picture. Shirley and Sheri stopped by Canyon City to visit their brother Jimmy and wife Judy before going on to stay with Morgan for a few days in Philadelphia.

It’s Fair time again! Stevens County’s annual Fair will begin in earnest Thursday, July 20, with the 4-H Fashion Revue at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Friday evening, 15 Stevens County girls will compete for the crown beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Sorghum Queen contest in the Middle School Auditorium. Saturday morning, get out to the Fairgrounds for the horse show at 8:30 a.m. The 4-H classes will go first, followed by open class entries. Timed events will be last. Later Saturday evening, head out to Dirtona for some action with the Monster Truck, Tuff Truck and UTV Chal-

lenge starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, will begin with the Fair Work Day at 9:30 a.m. Then make sure you get a good seat on Main for the Fair Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m.! The theme for this year is “Where the Road Ends and the Fun Begins”. Afterward, take the kiddos over to the fairgrounds for Kids’ Night starting at 6:00 p.m. All kinds of activities will be available for kids in the Chester Kinser Arena Building. After Kids’ Night, the whole family can cool down under the tent while watching Broseph E. Lee at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 will See FAIR, page 3

Kyle has conquered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Outstanding job Kyle! We wish you well in your Kindergarten adventure! Photo courtesy of Stevens County Library.

INDEX Obituaries ..........................................................................2 Looking Back ...................................................................7 Farm.....................................................................................8 Sports...............................................................................1B Rolla ..................................................................................2B

Moscow ..........................................................................3B Classifieds ..............................................................6B-7B Also in this week’s issue:

2017 Stevens Co. Fair Events!! Pages 4B-5B & 8B

OBITUARIES INSIDE Edwin Carlson Jr Margaret Flummerfelt Dorothy Lynch Kent Tennis Holly Wait

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OBITUARIES

Dorothy Lynch Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Dorothy V. Lynch. Mrs. Lynch, 96, passed from this life Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Satanta Long Term Care Unit. The daughter of Ralph Stapleton and the former Myrtle Dawson, she was born December 6, 1920 in Sublette. Dorothy graduated from Sublette High School in 1939. She and Cecil E. Lynch were married December 24, 1939 in Sublette. Mrs. Lynch was a member of the United Methodist Church and Hugoton China Club all of Hugoton. Survivors include son Roger Lynch and wife Judy of Hugoton; daughter Janet Sutton of Hugoton; her seven grandchildren; 13 and half great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Those preceding Mrs. Lynch in death were her parents; husband; son Gary Lynch; brothers, Harold and

Margaret Flummerfelt

Clifford Stapleton; and sisters, Francis Trahern and Fern Axton. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, July 15 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton with Pastor Becky Davison presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. Memorials have been established for the United Methodist Church of Hugoton. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

4-Hers have fun donating locally Dear Editor: Megan As the 4H year is beginning to wrap up with the upcoming Stevens County Fair, we are concluding the 4-H "Can You Meet the Challenge" canned food drive. Myself, and other members of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club challenged 4-H Clubs in Stevens County to a canned/non-perishable food challenge to benefit Project Hope. Project Hope is a local non-profit organization available for residents who have a food security issue and may need food assistance. The goal was to donate a total of 1,000 non-perishable food items to Project Hope beginning in October of 2016 and ending at the county fair. If each 4-H member donated one item each month at their monthly meetings, our 4-H

Former Hugoton resident Margaret Irene Flummerfelt passed from this life Friday, July 7, 2017 at St Charles Hospital in Prineville, Or. She was 97. Born August 27, 1919 in Kearney County, she was the daughter of Christian Peter Kiistner and the former Maggie Anderson. Margaret graduated from Ulysses High School with the Class of 1937. In 1938 Margaret and Ross Edward Flummerfelt were married in Ulysses. Mrs. Flummerfelt worked in the Hugoton Medical Clinic as a Doctor's Assistant for Dr. Fredrick and Dr. LeNeve and Dentist’s Assistant to Dr. Harper during the years from 1955 to 1988. Margaret was an avid fisherman. She also enjoyed reading and was a well known local China painter who gave lessons for the art. Mrs. Flummerfelt and her husband were active members of The Order of Eastern Star in Hugoton during their lifetime and Margaret was an active member of the

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C l u b members as a whole would easily meet the goal. Due to excellent club participation, the goal has already been met and exceeded! As a reward, the club who donates the most food items gets to re-style the hair of Josh Morris, the KState Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent. Thank you Josh for being an encouragement factor! Now we just have to wait for the final tally to see which club wins. That being said, I hope everyone will come out to enjoy the fair and all of the hard work all of us 4-H'ers have put into it. Don't miss out Friday night after the livestock sale when Josh gets a new hairdo! Making the Best Better, Megan Newlon

Holly Wait Word has been received of the death of Holly Noelle Wait. Holly passed from this life Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Liberal. She was 37. The daughter of David and Kathy Nix of Hugoton, she was born December 26, 1979 in Liberal. Holly left behind her three precious children, two daughters and a son, Cierra Nicole Jesseph of Towanda, Natalie Michelle Smith of Dumas, Tx. and Asher Lee Wait of Campo, Co.; parents David and Kathy Nix of her brother Hugoton; Driscoll Nix and wife Shauna of Hugoton; three nieces, Anna Trotter, Maddie Trotter and Kaylee Nix, all of Hugoton; grandmother Glenna Nix of Hugoton; and her numerous relatives and friends.

Fire & EMS Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity July 10 through July 16. Fire Department Tuesday, July 11, 12:01 pm – dispatched to 531 S Jackson for

a dumpster fire Tuesday, July 11, 3:11 pm – sent to 614 S Madison for a structure fire Friday, July 14, 11:44 am – called to 1017 S Madison for

Hugoton Christian Church. After her retirement Margaret enjoyed touring with a senior travel group. Survivors include, James Edward Flummerfelt; Mary Ellen Cochran; four grandchildren; and her four great grandchildren. Mrs. Flummerfelt was preceded in death by her husband Ross in 1986. Memorial services were attended at Prineville Funeral Home Saturday, morning July 15. Memorial contributions may be made to The Marvin Cochran Scholarship Fund.

carbon monoxide in a house Ambulance Activity Five medical runs and one transfer.

Insight

Those preceding Holly in death were her maternal grandparents Roy and Ruth Steele and her paternal grandfather Paul Nix. Holly attended Hugoton and Moscow Schools later receiving her GED. She worked at several gas stations and convenience stores as a cashier / clerk. She loved animals, cooking, baking, sketching and playing music. Holly was very kind and generous to everyone. She knew no strangers. Lessons from Holy are to be kind and never judge lest you be judged. A memorial graveside service at the Hugoton Cemetery will be announced later.

by John Schlageck Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Finally – good news in agriculture “When you tell a landlord the wheat made 80 bushels-per-acre and you’re going to double crop beans on his (recently) harvested land, they get a big smile on their face,” says Kris Bogart. Now that’s good news. The kind a Kansas landowner welcomes but doesn’t hear too often. Not because his/her tenant doesn’t do everything possible to raise a bumper wheat crop each year, but Mother Nature is fickle. This year, she’s inflicted fire, a late spring blizzard, too much moisture and in some cases, not enough. Her wrath has dealt a crippling blow to many western Kansas grain growers. Fortunately, none of those conditions impacted Bogart who farms in central and southern Dickinson County. He and brother, Kelly, harvested wheat yields ranging from 64 to 95 bushels-per-acre. Test weights ranged from 61.8 to 63.5. “We harvested a phenomenal crop,” Bogart says. “We were right in a spot with ideal growing conditions.” The Dickinson County grain farmer realizes his family harvested a rare crop this year. Bogart doesn’t need to travel far from his farm to find wheat yields not nearly as good.

While he wishes all farmers could have shared in the same bounty, Bogart understands the land giveth and taketh. He’s learned to see his vocation not as it is, but rather as it could, or will be. We’re really fortunate,” he says. “Believe me, it may be many years before we harvest such a crop again.” Still, as he waited for his wheat fields to dry out after a small shower traveled across the stubble the second week in July, Bogart did not fret too much about planting his late field of double-crop soybeans. He knew this would only dry the soil out a bit more and decrease the chance of the press wheels on his planter filling up with mud. It goes without saying, he’d much rather spend time doing just about anything than cleaning mud out of press wheels on a 100-degree July day with 70 percent humidity. That’s what he calls a sweaty mess. After more than a decade of double cropping soybeans immediately after wheat harvest, the Bogart brothers are convinced this rotation is good for their family farming operation. “It keeps our fields cleaner and crops produce better,” the Dickinson County farmer says. “The longer we

no till it seems like we fight more weeds and disease. Double-crop soybeans behind wheat will pay for the chemicals we would have used and keep the ground just as clean.” In 2016, Bogart raised as many beans per acres on double-cropped fields as their full-season. He attributes this to the abundance of moisture the full-season soybeans received. Seems last year’s full-season crop grew a much bigger plant than necessary. On the other hand, the doublecropped soybeans didn’t grow as much vegetation and put more input into the pods and beans. Every year is different. Conditions vary. Moisture arrives or doesn’t. Who can predict what disease or insects might flock to the fields? We try to maintain a positive outlook,” Bogart says. “Some years, we’re blessed – others, not so much.” Like all farmers, they take the good with the bad. When it’s a bad year, the Bogarts look toward the next year and hope it’s better. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Kent Tennis Lifelong Hugoton resident Kent Alan Tennis, 58, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. The son of Dean E. Tennis and the former Vivian Billbe, he was born July 30, 1958 in Satanta. August 1, 1980, Kent and Connie S. Moser were married in Hugoton. Kent had made his home in Hugoton his entire life. Survivors include wife Connie Tennis of Hugoton; his two sons, Israel Tennis of Hugoton and Triston Tennis and wife Jessica of Paxico; parents Dean and Vivian Tennis of Meade; his three brothers, Richard Smith of Independence, James Tennis of Rosehill and Brent Tennis and wife Jinglas of Henderson, Tx.; two grandchildren,

Chandler and Matthew Tennis; and many other relatives and friends. Kent was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Smith and sister Kim Heinson. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, July 15 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Richard Martin presiding. Burial followed at Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Hugoton. Memorials have been established for Boy Scouts of America and Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Edwin Carlson Jr. Edwin C Carlson Jr., age 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the NHC Franklin Nursing Facility in Franklin, Tn. Born in Liberal January 16, 1946, he was the son of Edwin C. Carlson Sr. and Gladys Carlson. Edwin, also known by most people in Liberal as Speed or Speedy, graduated Liberal High School in 1964 and was a high ranking Boy Scout in his youth. During his high school years, he showed himself to be an outstanding wrestler, swimmer and diver. An accomplished marksman, he earned a rating of sharpshooter from the Liberal DeMolay Jr. Rifle Club. Later when Edwin became active in the Masonic Lodge, he attained the 32nd degree and was also an advisor for the Eastern Star. Even though he was prevented from attaining his lifelong dream of becoming a sharpshooter for the FBI, due to a chronic medical condition, he was able to connect to them through his poetry. After FBI agents were killed in Waco, Tx. in February 1993, Speed wrote “A Tribute to the F.B.I.”. William Sessions, the FBI director, responded back with a letter of appreciation and made the poem available to the staff of the FBI employees

magazine and to those who organize the annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen FBI employees. Speed was a loving brother who took up the responsibility of helping raise his brother during their mother’s extended illness. He was a hard worker with an amazing memory. When he worked for Beach Aircraft in their parts warehouse, he could find parts either by name or part number without referring to the catalog. Eventually he ended up working for Sunflower Electric Company as their Shipping and Receiving Manager, and served them faithfully for almost 40 years. But he will be most remembered for his servant’s heart and the innumerable small acts of kindness he performed for the people of Liberal. He will be sorely missed. Survivors include his brother Perry Carlson; daughter Ginger Kaye Kaufman; and his numerous friends including Jim Wilson and Patti Davis-Burns. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, July 15 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to the family through Edwin's tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net.

Police Report

620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, July 10, 2017 • Welfare Check, 500 Block of French, No One Home, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, June 11, 2017 • Traffic Control for Fire Department, 600 Block of Madison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Released Dog, 1601 S. Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Main, Took Report, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin • Loud Music, 900 Block of South Coulter, Advised to Turn the Music Down, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, July 12, 2017 • Criminal Damage to Property, 400 Block of West Sixth, Took Report, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, 400 Block of West Eleventh, Broke Down, Will Move, Officer Crane Thursday, July 13, 2017 • Lost Phone, 400 Block of East Fourth, Took Report, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Crane Friday, July 14, 2017 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Monroe, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson

• Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin • Barking Dog, 500 Block of Northwest Avenue, Officer Fedelin Saturday, July 15, 2017 • Funeral Escort, 800 Block of South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, July 16, 2017 • Welfare Check, 200 Block of North Jackson, All Okay, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Seventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, First and Monroe, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Domestic, 1100 Block of South Washington, Arrested Subject, Officer Fedelin

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From page 1 start off with the dog show and handheld pet show at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively. You’ll probably catch a whiff of the delicacies being prepared for the backyard cookoff from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you get too hungry, just stop by the fairgrounds at 11:30 a.m. for the Sheriff’s Department’s free hamburger and hot dog feed. While enjoying your lunch, sit under the tent for Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie’s show starting at 12:00 noon. At 1:30 p.m. the

Stevens County Library will present Storytime with Miss Stacey. The pedal tractor pull will start at 6:00 p.m., with registration from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., you can relax under the tent as the Mike Love Band performs. Wednesday, July 26, buildings will be closed for judging exhibits. As always, Wednesday night will be Religious Night with the Ministerial Alliance under the big tent. Buildings will reopen at 7:00 p.m. and Old Timers registration will be from 7:00

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From page 1 this time Doug transferred to Wichita State University where he majored in Business Administration. They got married and Rita quit school and went to work at 4th National Bank in Wichita while Doug worked part time at Crane Supply and Company when not in class. He also belonged to the ROTC and Color Guard at Wichita State. At this time the Viet Nam war was in the picture, and Doug wanted to be a pilot in the Air Force. He was a senior at this time and had signed up to be fighter pilot. But then Rita became pregnant with their first child, Toni Annette Mills, which prevented Doug from going to Viet Nam...so plans changed and he graduated college and came back to Hugoton to tend his family farm. In the beginning he farmed and taught school as a substitute teacher for a few years until they could get on their feet. Throughout the years they were blessed with four other children Stephanie Sue Mills, Lisa Renee Mills (deceased), Matthew Douglas Mills and Renee LeAnne Mills. Doug and Rita have both devoted their lives to the Lord and been very involved in their church and their community. Their children have blessed them with 11 grandkids. They are very ac-

tive in their kids’ and grandkids’ lives (who they adore) and enjoy traveling and watching them in all of their various activities and spending time with them. Doug served on the Hugoton School Board for 16 years and got to participate in all of his children’s graduations. He has served as a Deacon and Elder of First Christian Church in Hugoton for several years. He taught Youth Sunday School, Adult Sunday School and various activities and Bible Studies over the year. He is currently teaching a Men’s Bible Study Group. He also served in the Farm Bureau Board and several years ago started selling Pioneer Seed for Pioneer HiBred, Inc. to local farmers. Rita has served as Nursery chairman, taught two- and three-year-olds for several years, helped Doug with youth activities at church and has taught different Bible Studies over the years. She currently teaches Olympians youth programs at First Christian Church. She has been involved with 4-H for all of their kids’ lives; being cooking leader, sewing leader and 4-H leader. She has also served on the Extension Council. “It’s been a good life, we love our community and thank you for picking us as your Fair King and Queen!!”

to 9:00 p.m. After it’s cooled off, around 8:00 p.m., the public can bid for tasty treats at the 4-H Food Auction! Thursday, the fairground buildings will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Old Timers registration will run from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., gather the family for the free concert by Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders. As the fair winds down Friday, July 28, there’s still plenty to do and see! Buildings will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Old Timers can register until 4:30 p.m. when their show begins. Be sure to get in line for Citizens State Bank’s annual Barbeque and Farm Bureau’s Watermelon Feed beginning at 5:00 p.m. While you’re eating, applaud the Parade of Champions starting at 6:00 p.m. followed by the livestock sale at 6:30. The final concert will be Riverrock starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Local student Kasidy Danner enjoys his recent trip to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Featured U.S. Presidents in the famous monument are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The men’s profiles are 60 feet high. Construction stretched over 14 years, from 1927 to 1941, but it looks like the time was well spent!

- 8:00 p.m., sponsored by the Stevens County Fair Association - FREE hamburger/hot dog feed, sponsored by the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department, 11:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds - 12:00 Noon Program - Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie - Stevens County Library “Storytime with Miss Stacey” at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds - Pedal Tractor Pull, 6:00 p.m. - FREE Concert - Mike Love Band will perform, 8:00 p.m. July 26 - Religious Night, sponsored by the Stevens County Ministerial Association, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - 4-H Food Auction, 8:00 p.m. July 27 - FREE Concert - Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders will perform, 8:00 p.m. July 28 - Old Timer’s Show, 4:30 p.m. - Barbecue, sponsored by Citizens State Bank, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Watermelon Feed, sponsored by Farm Bureau Association, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Parade of Champions, 6:00 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale, 6:30 p.m. - FREE Concert, Riverrock will perform, 7:30 p.m. July 29 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. July 30 - Church of Christ will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited

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What’s Happenin’ July 20-29 - Stevens County Fair July 20 - Stevens County Fair 4-H Fashion Revue, 7:30 p.m. July 21 - Deadline to enter your open class float in the Stevens County Fair Parade to compete for money. For more information or an entry form contact Kristen Farnum 620453-0933 or email farnum family@aol.com. - Pollyanna’s Sixty-fifth Annual Sorghum Queen Pageant at the Hugoton Middle School auditorium, 7:00 p.m. July 22 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Monster Truck, Tuff Truck and UTV Challenge at Dirtona Raceway, starting at 7:00 p.m. July 23 - Heaven Bound Praise Band will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. - Trinity Baptist will host a Songfest starting at 5:00 p.m. at their building, 516 Northeast Avenue in Hugoton. There will be snacks afterward! July 24 - Fair Work Day - Stevens County Fair Parade down Main Street, starting at 5:30 p.m. - Kids’ Night at the Stevens County Fairgrounds - Arena Building, starts at 6:00 p.m. - FREE concert - Broseph E. Lee will perform, 8:00 p.m. July 25 - Backyard Cookoff - 9:00 a.m.

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to come. August 5 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 6 - Rolla United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. August 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. August 8 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. August 9 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce board will meet. - Hugoton’s Trinity Baptist, Kiwanis and Dorothy McClure will host a blood drive at the First Christian Church from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. August 12 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 13 - Trinity Baptist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come.

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Monday, July 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. City Park Line-up 5:00 p.m. - Judging 4:30 p.m.

You are Invited to participate in the Fair Parade. The parade consists of actual floats, commercial vehicles, fire engines, police cars, groups of individuals walking, politicians in convertibles, motorcyclists, hopefully horse and carriages, etc The Overall Float Winner will take home $100.00, Second Place is $50.00, Third is $35.00 & Division Winners are $20.00 up to $30.00 reimbursement for Float Builders. In order to be eligible for prize money, open class floats must be pre-entered by Friday, July 21. Divisions: Commercial, Organization/Club or Junior (any organized youth group or individuals of High School Age or younger) Floats are judged on Beauty, Originality, Workmanship & Adherence to Theme

For More Information or an Entry Form contact Kristen Farnum 620-453-0933 or email farnumfamily@aol.com

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Three hundred and twenty four kids registered in the “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Program. These kids got to enjoy the hot dog

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We Need More Friends and Fewer Enemies

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself.” —Leviticus 19:18 NIV

here is a temptation when we have conflicts with others to brood over the real or perceived wrong done to us and to seek revenge, but this is the exact opposite of what we should do, both on Christian principles, and in terms of good human relations. Every Christian knows that we are supposed to turn the other cheek and to leave vengeance to God, but sometimes we have so much trouble letting go of what was said or done to us that we feel a sense of righteousness in plotting our revenge. If you really cannot get over your desire for revenge, perhaps you can still turn it around and make acting like a good Christian the best revenge. It’s always best to react to unkind words or deeds with kindness and composure, and then your reputation (and your soul) remain untarnished. Often the best way to handle these things is to tell the other person that your feelings were hurt and that you would rather be friends than enemies, and to seek sincere reconciliation. Let’s face it, we all need more friends and fewer enemies, and the work of keeping friends as friends takes serious effort. Leave justice and revenge to God.

Christopher Simon

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

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

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

Hugoton Lions Seth Jones, Max Williams, Beth Settlemyer, Tommy Romero, Charlie Wagner and Robert Veatch help serve a large crowd of kids for the Summer Reading Program finale. At right one kid tries to decide what flavor of drink he wants.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, July 18 Brown Dupree - $2.14 Eagles Landing - $2.14 Kangaroo Express -$2.12 Thrifty King - $2.09 Toot N Totum - $2.09 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.08 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 4.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 0.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 5.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.3 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices July 17 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.04 per gallon in 2016, $2.59 per gallon in 2015, $3.40 per gallon in 2014, $3.59 per gallon in 2013 and $3.39 per gallon in 2012. "As expected, gasoline prices over the last week were mixed. While the national average edged lower by a couple cents nearing its lowest of the summer, 20 states saw average prices move higher, two states saw prices little changed, while 28 saw average prices decline," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com. "Oil prices, after sagging to close the month of June, had started July by surging, only to let up shortly after. Last week, however, the market resumed the rise, posting a five percent weekly gain, so we're likely again to see something of everything: gas prices rising in most areas, falling in a few, and perhaps changing little in a handful of places as well. The bigger issue we're now looking at that could affect gasoline prices are a lastminute special meeting OPEC will be hosting July 27. It remains a bit of a mystery what, if anything, they may decide, but all eyes will be focused on any policy changes or production changes." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.

Stevens County Medical Foundation offers a scholarship to a Stevens County graduate The Stevens County Medical Foundation is again offering a scholarship to a Stevens County graduate pursuing a degree in the medical field. The mission of the Medical Foundation is to provide medical equipment and support for Stevens County. The Foundation has supported many students over the years as well as providing medical equipment to help the County's needs. If you are interested in applying for this year's scholarship please send the following information to Stevens County Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 94, Hugoton, KS 67951 by August 15, 2017. Critieria needed to be considered for this scholarship 1. You must be a secondary education graduate from Stevens County Kansas (High School, Charter School, GED, etc)

2. Please include a copy of your acceptance letter into your chosen medical program (not veterinarian) 3. Include a copy of your most recent transcript. You must have earned and maintain a 2.5 GPA 4. Two letters of recommendation from personnel/ teacher within your accepted program 5. A short paragraph introducing yourself and your chosen program to the committee If you have any questions please contact Mary Gonzales at 620-544-8563 or Sharon Concannon at 620544-4318. Be sure to like "Stevens County Medical Foundation" on Facebook to see the different programs, students and groups they’ve supported over the years. Again, applications must be postmarked by August 15, 2017.

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It's been a busy week at the Stevens County Library! Wednesday, July 5, around 35 kids woke up early after the fireworks to design crafts as part of the Summer Reading Program.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Looks like we are going to have a warmer week. It would be a good time to come in and have lunch with us. Bring a friend and enjoy a good meal, companionship and a cool place to visit with friends. The Fair is coming soon. It is a busy time of year, but lots of fun. Enjoy! Menu July 20 ......................................BLT July 21....................Ham & Beans July 24..........................Taco Salad July 25 .....Chicken Cordon Bleu July 26..................Polish Sausage July 27............................BBQ Beef Activities Thursday, July 20 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Friday, July 21 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Monday, July 24 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ...................6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts .............12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.

Troopers will be inspecting school buses for first day of school This month and next, as teachers are prepping their classrooms, and students are looking forward to seeing their friends again, the Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure these students are kept safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August, KHP troopers, in conjunction with school districts across the state, check all school buses to ensure they are all in good working order. Troopers will check the buses from the middle of July until the beginning of the school session to make sure the vehicles will load, transport, and unload students safely. A few of the things troopers will be checking are the lights, emergency exits, tires, windshield wipers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency spill kits.

did you know? Rhinoviruses are associated with the common cold. However, these viruses also may be the culprit behind sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, and other illnesses. Rhinoviruses are easily spread between people through personal contact and through airborne transmission. Rhinoviruses also may be present on door handles, tables, toys, and other surfaces. Hand-washing diligently remains the best way to prevent the spread of rhinoviruses and other viruses.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com SUMMER READING Pick up summer reading awards before August 31, 2017. ADULT SUMMER PROGRAMS The Adult steps program continues until Thursday, August 31. Keep on walking! TUESDAY STORYTIME AT THE FAIR Come to our Stevens County Fair Storytime Tuesday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. Miss Stacey will be at the fairgrounds for a very special program. Find her at the Fair! WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU READING It’s been so much fun, we don’t want to quit! Take a picture of where in the world you are reading. Send them to us on Instagram, Facebook, or email and we’ll add you to our map. Then come in and see where we’ve been! STEVENS COUNTY FAIR Visit the SCL booth at the Stevens County Fair. Find out what the library can do for you!!! Register for giveaways too. Hope to see you there! ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE The library’s annual used book sale will begin Tuesday, August 1 in the meeting room and will run until the

end of the month. We have received numerous donations of materials for the book sale, many of them classic paperback westerns. We will be accepting donations of sale items through Saturday, July 29. Thank you.

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

“Our children are our future. We owe it to the family members, and their children alike, to make sure these kids arrive to and from their destinations safely,” said Lieutenant Adam Winters, KHP public information officer. “By partnering with these school districts across Kansas, we can ensure that we are taking the proper steps to keep Kansas children safe.” For any bus or school vehicle passing inspection from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, an orange sticker will be displayed in the lower driver’s side corner of the windshield. Vehicles that do not comply with safety regulations cannot be used to transport students until all defects are corrected and a trooper rechecks the vehicle. In 2016, the KHP inspected 10,752 buses and other school vehicles for defects. Since 2010, the Kansas Highway Patrol has inspected 74,051 school buses.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Adrian Martinez, a/k/a Adrian Martinez, Jr., Deceased (Filed pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 15PR10 NOTICE OF HEARING The State of Kansas to All Persons Concerned You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed on the 11th day of July, 2017, in said Court by Adrian Martinez Sr., Administrator of the estate of Adrian Martinez, Jr., deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as Administrator, allowance of

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attorney’s fees and expenses, determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees entitled to the estate and assignment to them in accordance with laws of the State of Kansas for Adrian Martinez, Jr., deceased. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 15th day of August, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Adrian Martinez, Sr., Petitioner Frank J. Schwartz 2140 N. Kansas P.O. Box 948 Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 626-4545 fschwartzlaw1990@yahoo.com Attorney for the Petitioner

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The final Storytime of the “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Program at the Stevens County Library focused on Iggy Peck, Architect. Participants at the event had a great time playing with scarves and executing an obstacle course.

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The Eyes Have It We had a conversation at our house the other day about aging and eye issues, as I had broken my glasses and was using my old glasses with a bifocal that was no longer adequate. The next day I came across some excellent information that related to this, and it reminded me why it is important for us to care for our eyes. The primary eye issues for older adults include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. AMD is most likely to occur after age 60 and damages the macula of the eye, which is needed for sharp central vision. About 70% of the risk is heredity, but research has shown a healthy diet may help offset AMD genetics. A dietary pattern rich in vegetables, particularly dark-yellow vegetables, leafy greens, tomatoes, cruciferous vegetables including

broccoli, legumes, fruit, whole grains and seafood is associated with lower AMD risk. Though the well-known Age Related Eye Disease Study supports the use of certain supplements, it is important to note the American Academy of Ophthalmology does not support the use of Age Related Eye Disease Study supplements in people that have less than intermediate AMD. It is important that you check with your eye doctor before you begin taking a supplement. Cataracts are another major eye issue that results is blurry, hazy vision. When I do my “Gray for a Day” activity, the people who are wearing the glasses that simulate cataracts are the ones who have the most difficult time trying to see. Antioxidant-

rich diets are associated with a decreased risk of cataracts in observational studies, but it hasn’t been proven in a trial study. However, increasing fruits and vegetables that are antioxidant rich can multiply benefits, so if later studies show there is a direct effect, already having increased your consumption will have had multiple benefits. Glaucoma risk increases after age 60, but can start earlier. The link between diet and glaucoma risk is not strong but because a family history of glaucoma increases a person’s risk by two-fold or more it is important to have regular eye exams to catch it early and manage the risk. Other important ways to take care of your eye risks as you age include: • Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years if you’re age 65 or

older. • Eat an eye-healthy diet including at least two and a half cups of colorful vegetables and two cups of fruit daily. Also aim to eat four ounces of omega rich fish at least twice a week, as well as whole grains and legumes. • Limit refined carbohydrates as they may contribute to inflammation and accumulation of damaged proteins within the eye, contributing to AMD and cataracts. • Maintain a healthy weight, as excessive weight is associated with increased risk of AMD and cataracts. • Get daily exercise, as moderate aerobic exercise may benefit glaucoma by helping lower eye pressure. • Protect eyes from the sun, as Ultraviolet radiation is an established risk for cataracts. • Don’t smoke, as it increases AMD and cataract risks.

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By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City HOW YOU CAN GROW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS BEYOND RETIREMENT AGE For more and more Americans, reaching retirement age no longer means the end of an active working life. Many people are choosing to work past the age of 65, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’re willing and able, maintaining gainful employment later in life could go a long way toward ensuring a secure future for you and your family. Besides providing you with additional income to pay your bills, extending your employment or working for yourself could boost your lifetime Social Security benefits. Here’s how: • Waiting to claim your Social Security retirement benefits could grow them by up to 32 percent. Through de-

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to an adjustment. When we calculate your retirement benefit amount, we use your best 35 years of earnings. We’ll increase your benefit amount if your new year of earnings is higher than one of the years we used to calculate your initial benefit amount. To see how we calculate your benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/pub s/EN-05-10070.pdf. An increased benefit amount for yourself could mean more support for your family, too, through Social Security spousal benefits, child benefits, and survivor benefits. We also encourage you to

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Thursday, July 6, Summer Reading participants at the Stevens County Library tried their hand at constructing perler bead Tangram sets. The kids' 2017 Summer Reading Program is officially over. Don't forget to pick up your final awards at the library!

set up your own my Social Security account so you can verify your lifetime earnings record, check the status of an application for benefits, and manage them after you’re receiving them. You can create your personal my Social Security account today at www.socialsecu rity.gov/my account. Social Security is committed to helping you prepare for a secure today and tomorrow for you, your family, and future family. You can access all of our retirement resources at www.socialse curity.gov/planners/retire.

Public hearing on water rights and penalties set A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to regulations relating to consumptive use of water rights and to civil penalties for delinquent water use reports. The hearing will take place in the first floor meeting room 124 of the Kansas Department of Agriculture building at 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan. Individuals wishing to participate by teleconference may go to one of the four KDA field office locations in Garden City, Stafford, Stockton or Topeka on the date and time of the public hearing. Proposed amendments are under consideration for the following regulations: K.A.R. 5-5-9, K.A.R. 5-5-10 and K.A.R. 5-5-16 (calculation of consumptive use of a water right) and K.A.R. 5-1411 (civil penalty on a delinquent water use report). Copies of the notice of hearing and the proposed changes to these regulations are posted on KDA’s website at: agriculture.ks.gov/dwr. For additional information about the public hearing, including directions for a field office location, please contact Ronda Hutton at KDA: 785-564-6715 or Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov. Written comments prior to the hearing may be submitted through July 24 by mail or via the KDA website at www.agriculture.ks.gov/Publ icComment. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.

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History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, May 11, 1967 John McFarland, who has been assistant football coach at Hugoton High School for the past three years, has been named head football coach for the next season. The announcement was made by the board at their meeting Monday night. Three new teachers, all from Hugoton were offered contracts to teach for Hugoton Public Schools next year. Catherine Ellsaesser was hired to teach high school English, Faye DeWitt to teach third grade, and Maurine Lynch as a utility teacher to be assigned later. Friday, July 15, 1932 R.T. Hays, operator of the big still found last week near

the north line of the county, pled guilty in Judge Cole’s court on two counts and was given a jail sentence of seven months in jail and a fine of $100 and costs amounting to nearly another hundred dollars. Five armed men entered the First National Bank at Elkhart about 9:50 Thursday morning and commanded the bank force to “stick ‘em up,” and while in that position, the bank was looted, the robbers taking something like $3,000. A customer was in the bank who was hard of hearing and when the command to “stick ‘em up,” was given, he did not hear it and the robber took a shot at him,

the bullet making a scalp wound. The robbers left in a Buick roadster headed south. Officers in all directions were notified to be on the lookout. As the bandits were leaving town, a citizen fired into the car and it is believed that one of the bandits was hurt. Later, a dollar bill was found on the road south of Elkhart with a little blood on it, indicating that one of the men might have been injured. Stevens County Undersheriff Deputies R.E. Richardson and Ed Flummerfelt joined in the hunt for the bank robbers. Local pilot Riley Burrows was also called to use his airplane to assist in

the hunt for the robbers. If any readers have pictures or memories for the

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The above picture shows the R.T. Hays still taken by Stevens County officers July 1 on the north county line. In the picture may be seen the mash barrels, still, coils, cooker, pressure tank, kegs, bottles of liquor and truck on which

Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

it was brought to Hugoton. The officers shown are R.E. Richardson, Blain Chick, Sheriff H.I. McBee, Earl Kerns and Ed Flummerfelt. Kerns and Richardson found the still. From the July 22, 1932 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Museum Update Letters from World War II are provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill. The following notes have been taken from recent letters of Capt. W.R. Kenoyer: April 15-Our food hasn’t been too good of late. Some onions certainly flavor the C rations so you can enjoy them better. April 17-After supper tonight, we went shopping again, onions 1¢ each, but they were large and sweet; lettuce, very nice, 5¢ per head; radishes 1¢ per bunch. At present we are forbidden to buy eggs. The officers of the 23rd Bn. maintain their separate mess. In summer it is dry here and they must irrigate to raise their gardens. Life isn’t too hard for the poorer classes of Italians. April 20-We are still busy, start sick calls at 7:30 a.m. all day until 8-11 p.m. Also subject to night call. I have met very few people from Kansas

and none that I knew. April 22-It is really blowing out tonight. We are in a pre-fabricated building and it is swaying and pitching. No clouds, just very clear and this is unusual for this country. The trees are blooming more and more now; some of the wheat is heading out, the gardens are growing rapidly; the snow is almost gone from the mountains near here and even the mist is much less than it has been. This weather has been a break for the boys so no more trench foot until next fall and by that time we hope this area will be finished. I am certain Germans didn’t bomb our hospitals on purpose. No doubt we have shelled some of their medical units also that we haven’t heard about. It is regretable when those things happen. We must not forget that a hospital ship is compelled to be outside a certain limit after certain hours. If not, then they are no longer con-

sidered hospital ships. War is hell. Both sides are playing for keeps now so the tempo of things will be stepped up from this point on. This war is rough on those in the front lines, but there is a very small percentage of the boys over here. Did you know that we have had more men injured in car accidents over here than have been injured in battle? Unbelieveable but true. April 23-The boxcar you saw in the pictures is the one I rode in for two days and nights; one of those famous 40 and 8. (40 humans and 8 horses.) Wind is really blowing yet today. Had tough steak last night for supper but it really tasted good. Fresh meat has been scarce.

April 27-It has rained for 36 hours now. However we needed the rain as it was beginning to be rather dry. Don’t want the gardens to dry up now and they are not irrigating where we are now. April 28-Saw the anti-air craft fire on the last raid. We were off many miles but one could see plenty of it. The most beautiful sight I have seen. I think I could have enjoyed it a little more if it hadn’t been for the bombers flying overhead to the targets. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Beulah Mae will be honored with retirement reception July 21 Beulah Mae Carter is retiring from the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum after more than 20 years of service! The Museum is sponsoring a come and go reception at the Museum Friday, July 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 905 S. Adams in Hugoton. Everyone is welcome! Come and wish Beulah Mae “Good Luck” on her new adventure!

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Alonzo (Lon) Gaskill was born in Mansfield, Missouri, June 29, 1880. He was one of eight children. It is believed that his parents died in 1891, and that his father was dragged to death by a horse in an accident. His mother died six months later of pneumonia. He went to school in Mansfield. At the age of 12, he was cutting timber in the swamps of Missouri when he came down with malaria. As soon as he was able to travel, they decided to send him to Kansas to a drier climate. He was supposed to stop at his sister Sarah’s home in eastern Kansas, but he didn’t like Sarah very well so he stayed on the train until it reached Liberal, where his sister Bertha lived. She, of course, was not expecting him, and with her own large family, didn’t have room for him. She did manage to get him a room at a local railroad hotel where he earned his room and board by cleaning up around the

hotel. The time he spent around the railroad served him well, and at the age of 15, he was allowed to take a test by the Rock Island Railroad to qualify for telegraphers school. He scored high on the test and was sent to school in Nebraska for Rock Island. Upon graduation, he was given a gold watch which his son Glen now has. He returned to Liberal and after working for the railroad for some time, he was offered a job with the Star Lumber Company. He was now in his early twenties. During the time he lived in Liberal, he played baritone in the Liberal city band for awhile. He was later transferred to manage a lumber yard in Goodwell, Oklahoma. While there, he met Sophie Belle Olsen, and after a short romance, they were married February 12, 1912. He was 32 years of age. To be continued next week. Taken from the History of Stevens County and Its People, published in 1979.

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Pictured are the members who attended the conference with Eli Ohlde, State FFA President. Back row left to right are Ohlde, Kaleb Grubbs, State FFA officers and a select group of agricultural education instructors, the students experienced the importance of these points first hand. “The focus for this year’s conference was vision-what the chapter can become. We used President Kennedy’s vision of putting a man on the moon as an example and the theme for the conference,” State FFA president, Eli Ohlde, said. “Just as Presi-

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Help maximize your soil! Be sure to save your seat for the Soil Health Field Day coming up August 29, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., presented by Nick Vos with Prairie Seeds at 2545 Road J in Hugoton. Seating is limited so reserve your seat by calling 544-2991 Ext. 310. Check in with coffee and donuts is from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., sponsored by Seaman Crop Consulting. From 9:30 until 10:10 a.m. you can learn about the rainfall simulator with Dale Younker, followed by “Efficiency and Farm Profitability” with Ohio farmer Jeff Rasawehr. Dr. Anserd Foster, K-State will then talk about “Soil and Plant Testing” from 11:10 to

11:50 a.m. Lunch will be provided by Center Seeds from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. After lunch, starting at 12:50 p.m., Dr. Peter Thomlinson, K-State with discuss “Soil Health and Cover Crops”. Scott Schechter with Seaman Crop Consulting will follow at 1:40 to 2:20 p.m. to talk about “Benefits of Moisture Probes and Water Movement”. Dr. Sarah Zukoff, K-State will discuss “Beneficial Insects” starting at 2:30 p.m. Field Plot Tours will begin at 3:30 p.m. Sponsors for the event include NRSC, K-State Research and Extension and Stevens County Conservation District.

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Hugoton Blues compete in Dodge City’s annual Border War Series

The Hugoton JV summer basketball team competes in a MAYB tournament this past weekend in Garden City. The JV team won first place with a 5-0 record. Members of the JV team are front row, Sawyer Harper. Pictured in the back row, left to right, are Coach Gentry Slocum, Jace Gilmore, Wyatt Angell, Ivan Valles, Riggs Martin, Jayce Korf and Haden Daharsh.

The Hugoton varsity summer basketball team finishes in second place with a 4-2 at the MAYB tournament in Garden City. Members of the varsity team are front row left to right Preston Burrows, Damian Lewis and Colby Korf. Pictured in the back row are Carlos Montiel, Jagger Hertel, Mitchell Hamlin and Michael Mirabal.

The Liberal Rattlers 12U baseball team competes in Garden City at the Cal Ripkin State tournament. The team defeated Girard 5-2 earning them a spot in the Cal Ripkin World Series August 2-10. Congratulations to Hugoton's own Adam Mendoza, a member of the team, for this great accomplishment!!! Good luck Adam and the Rattlers! Photo courtesy of Jesus Mendoza.

Adam Mendoza crouches behind the plate, ready for the pitch. Photo courtesy of Jesus Mendoza.

The Hugoton Blues traveled to Dodge City over the weekend to compete in Dodge City’s annual Border War Series. The Blues fielded two teams over the weekend, a 12 under and 16/18 under squad. Both teams were comprised of girls from towns in the Southwest Kansas area. The 12 under Blues went 0 and 2 in pool play, trying to find the right chemistry with a team combined from two Blues squads and Liberal players and that had only one practice together going into the weekend. It took till about half way into the Blues first game Sunday before the team found their groove as a team. They dropped the game to a very tough Lamar All-star squad 9 to 5, but the Blues showed life in the late innings that they used to carry into their final two games of the day. In game two of the bracket the Blues faced Ulysses Outlaws. The Blues shut out the Outlaws 13 to 0 and set up a third place game versus the Ark Valley Bandits. The Bandits came in as one of the tournaments top performing teams with decent pitching and good hitters, but struggled against the Blues fast pace small ball offense. The Bandits jumped out to an early 1 nothing lead, but in the second inning the Blues stayed on offense for close to 20 minutes scoring 11 unanswered runs. The Blues followed up that inning by adding four more runs in the third and allowing two before time ran out, giving the Blues third place in the tournament. The Blues other team was also going through a transition of playing with girls who had never practiced together. This hurt the team during the weekend in the wins column but not in playing ability. The team comprised of some of southwest Kansas’ top prospective players in the area ranging from Garden City, Scott City, Cimarron, Liberal, Protection, and of course Hugoton. The team’s only practice for the week had been rained out during the week, so the Dodge tournament was the first time a lot of them had worked together. In pool play the girls’ offense struggled on offense only able to score one run and allowed 20. But Sunday the Blues started to gel as a team. In game one of bracket play the Blues showed what the potential this team had. The Blues went up against the tournaments number one seeded Shattuck Lady Indians. The Lady Indians jumped out to a three run lead on the Blues with some of the tournaments best power hitters getting the best of Blues starter Meaghan McClure as they homered off her. The Blues got a couple of runs from Alexia Torres and Britta Beesley scoring on passed balls. The Lady Indians added another run in the second and then the Blues started to fluster them. The

The Hugoton Blues 12 and under softball team takes a moment to rest after playing hard in the Lady Indians pitcher loaded the bases hitting three straight batters and giving up a run on another walk. Blues wound up leaving the bases loaded. The Blues got a solid inning of defense getting three of four batters out in the bottom of the third. In the fourth the Blues got Millyzient McClure on base with a blooper in to left. With two outs McClure stole third and later scored on Sorel Peterson’s double. Peterson herself scored on an error to third to give the Blues a 5 to 4 lead. It was a short lived lead as the Lady Indians who’s power turned on in the bottom of the fourth, rocketed a three run shot to give the Lady Indians a lead for good. The Blues ended up losing the game 9 to 5. In game two the Blues faced another tough foe in La Junta Storm, a team that the Blues lost to the previous day. This time it was the Blues bats that did the talking in the game. The team jumped out to a 3 to 1 lead in the first after Meaghan McClure scored Lauren Koster and Peterson on a bunt. McClure scored after the Storm tried to pick McClure off on a delay steal which wound up in outfield. The rest of the game the Storm kept it close until the sixth inning when Peterson drove in three runs on a triple scoring Milly McClure, Koster, Kylee Garza and giving the Blues an 11 to 6 lead. Meaghan McClure came in and closed after Torres, and allowed only one run and helped give the Blues the win. In the last game of the day the Blues went for third place. The game was not close for the Blues who seemed to have already used most of their gas in the two previous games. The game also had a scary moment as

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Meaghan McClure collided into the second baseman, Avery Curtis covering first after a bunt. Both girls had to leave the game with Curtis seeming to suffer from concussion type symptoms. “It was a very scary play as both girls momentums converged at the same point. As a father I was concerned with my daughter but I knew Meaghan was in a little better shape than Avery who

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Rolla teachers travel to Wichita for Podstock 17

RHS team hosts smash ball tournament The Rolla High School girls basketball team is hosting a co-ed smash ball tournament Saturday, July 22 to fundraise for team expenses for the upcoming season. There is an entry fee. The co-ed teams must have a seven/three split and participants must be 16 and up.

Shirts will be awarded to the first place winners. The team that wins the previous game will provide an ump for the next game. If you have any questions or would like to enter a team, please contact Vanessa Reza at 620952-9919.

Ann Schnable begins training Anne Schnable has begun her training for the Avon 39 Walk for Breast Cancer in Houston next April. She walks in memory of several friends who have fought breast cancer, but especially for Sheila Kneller, who helped Anne so much during her 4-H sewing years. She has a specially designed tshirt for sale to help her with her fundraising. Please contact her for more informa-

tion or to order a shirt. Anne plans to do some other fundraisers as she trains for the 39.3 miles she will walk over the course of two days! Anne is very fortunate to have her husband, Jon, cheering her on with daughters Emma and Averie. Anne is the daughter of Mary and Jim Behan and the daughter in law of Gardell and Kelly Schnable. Good luck, Anne!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 6, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES R. KILLION, DECEASED Case No. 17PR26 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on June 27, 2017, by Jerald J. Killion, the son of Charles R. Killion, deceased, praying for the determination of descent of all property, both real estate and personal, or interests therein,

Pictured left to right are Kim Mauk, Megan Gibler, Dawn Hart (back), Jessie Slaughter, Traci Taylor, Tami Boekhaus, Terri Houtz and

Suzanne Murray in the back. Photo courtesy of Jessie Slaughter.

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owned by Charles R. Killion, within the State of Kansas, at the time of his death on March 10, 2005. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereon on or before the 31st day of July, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Several Rolla teachers traveled to Wichita July 12 through July 14 for Podstock 17. Podstock is a “tech integration conference. But it's more than a conference. It's learning. It's conversation. It's family”. “It's a bunch of cool folks getting together to learn more about how to improve education. Podstock is about creativity, about inspiration, about finding the best tools for our kids, it's TECHsploration!” to quote the Podstock website. A conference is always a great collaboration between schools in southwest Kansas as well. Teachers from Rolla included Kim Mauk, Megan Gibler, Dawn Hart, Jessie Slaughter, Traci Taylor and Suzanne Murray. They joined Tami Boekhaus of the Ulysses teaching staff and Terri Houtz from Elkhart’s teaching staff. Everyone is looking forward to utilizing their new ideas for the 20172018 school year.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHY R. WILLIS, DECEASED Case No. 17PR29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 13th day of July, 2017, Micheal W. Willis was appointed as Executor of the Estate of Kathy R. Willis, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and letters testamentary were issued to him on July 13, 2017, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the

estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Micheal W. Willis Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor

Karly Clinesmith is a veteran lifeguard with seven years under her belt. She is currently a student at Amarillo College, majoring in Dental Hygiene. She has always loved working at the pool in Rolla and interacting with the kids. Welcome back Karly!

Enrollment begins Monday USD 217 Rolla will have enrollment for all grades Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 1 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the High School Office. Back to school packets will be given out at this time. The first day of school for Rolla will be August 23!

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Gettin’ stoned ‘n gettin’ whacked Rolla History from David Stout

I don’t know what the current policy is regarding corporal punishment in the Rolla schools, but back in the day when I started grade school in September 1951, corporal punishment was, ahem, “a loud.” A loud whack, that is, meaning that we were not tied to the flag pole and whipped to within an inch of our lives. Looking back on what I remember, there must have been some policy guidelines for teachers because the protocol was always the same: some student would be acting out, the teacher would turn to one of the other (innocent) students, asking, “Would you please go ask Mrs. Wilbur to come in here, please?” The room would fall silent because we all knew what was about to happen. The invited teacher would stand at the back of the classroom as a witness while our teacher would have the guilty student stand in front of the class, instructing him - very rarely “her” - to bend over, at which time one strong loud whack would be administered. Usually the one whack was enough to bring on the tears, but I remember one occasion when I was in the third grade with Hester Clay as our teacher. One of the fourth graders in our classroom, Joe Wheeler, assumed the position, took the whack, but then, trying to maintain his dignity and show his cool, he stood up and exclaimed, “WOW!” causing the classroom to erupt in laughter. Well, obviously since he hadn’t learned his lesson, Miss Clay had him bend over for a second loud whack. That was enough to dispense with “Mr. Joe Cool,” causing

his eyes to glisten, (and to hush the rest of us). Simply witnessing whuppins wuz sufficient for me to be a relatively “good boy” and never to be on the receiving end of the board, but there were a couple of times when I had to wonder if my dad’s being on the board (the school board, that is) had something to do with my exempt status. The first time was not long after Mr. Blevins was hired as the grade school principal. My first interaction with him came one time when he asked me what my name was. When I said “David Stout,” he continued his inquiry, “Your daddy’s on the school board, right?” I confirmed his guess was correct. There was something about this encounter which suggested to me that I would be treated differently from the other kids – I would be exempt from “the board,” or, to paraphrase a well-known expression, “I would go upstream without a paddle,” (but in a good way). This assumption was more or less confirmed in the fall of 1954 when the additions to the schools were being built. There were huge mounds of dirt and rocks all around the construction sites, and one night while attending a football game with my family, a fellow classmate and I mounted a mound of dirt and then started throwing rocks. One of the rocks I threw hit one of the high school teachers smack dab on top of his noggin, and he, knowing the direction the rock came from, marched directly to the mound. I decided to face the music, and descended the mound straight for him. He asked

me, “Do you know who was throwing rocks?” “Yes Sir, I was,” I answered. Because he didn’t know me, I hoped that would be the end of it, but the next morning Mr. Blevins came to our fourth grade class to make a general announcement: “Would all the boys who were throwing rocks last night please come to my classroom.” Gulp. Along with one or two others whom I didn’t know to also be guilty of throwing rocks, I marched to the eighth grade classroom. I feared the worst. There were other boys and several teachers already in the classroom, including the teacher I had stoned the evening before, and shortly not only did Mr. Blevins join us, but also Ross Veatch, superintendent over all, and they asked the teachers if all the guilty boys were present. A couple of them said “No,” and then they went from class to class to search for the other un-fessing boys who were basically pleading the fifth by not admitting guilt before being accused. After we were all assembled, there was discussion among the teachers about whom to whup and whom to free. They agreed those of us who fessed up should be spared the rod, but those who tried to hide would be paddled. Having made their decision, we “fessers” were excused from witnessing the punishments to be administered. I breathed a big sigh of relief as I slunk back to my fourth grade classroom, but I couldn’t help wondering if the real reason I’d been “aboarded” was because my dad was on the board.

MOSCOW

The Store is now open for business

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, July 20, 2017 |

By Judy Hickert

Shrinking stockpile and larger demand indicate possible high gas prices

Good News! The Moscow Convenience Store is open for business again. The Store had been closed for several weeks following a break in and damage to the store. Very nice to have the store open. The store will be open each day and evening.

City Council meets for July The Moscow City Council met Wednesday evening, July 12 with all council members and Mayor Billy Bell present. Most of the meeting was going over the budget. The budget will be published in the Hugoton Hermes. The budget hearing will be at the next City Council meeting August 9.

Jump Start Program will be in August The Moscow Elementary School will be having the Jump Start Program August 7-10 and August 14-17 at the Elementary School. All students entering grades K-5 can attend. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day. Contact Mrs. Wester at 620-2380543or Mr. Moore at 620-428-1703 if transportation is needed.

United Prairie Ag in Moscow has been constructing new scales this summer. The old

UMC will offer Bible School The Moscow United Methodist Church will have their Bible School August 24. Hours will be from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. with supper being served. Saturday evening from

NOTICE OF AUGUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3

What’s that? Hugoton Chamber’s First Annual “Dive & Dash”! Want to be a part of the FUN? No problem! Swing by the Chamber Office at 630 S. Main St. in Hugoton and fill out a registration form, or

hold their regularly scheduled August board meeting on Friday, August 11, 2017 starting at 9:00 a.m. CST in the GMD3 Board Room 2009 E Spruce Street Garden City.

TO ALL PERSONS: Take notice that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3 will

By: Kirk Heger President of the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Paula J. Fox, deceased, CASE NO. 17-PRNOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on July 6, 2017, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Robert C. Fox, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Paula J. Fox, deceased.

to sixth grade are welcome to attend. Older children are welcome to attend as helpers. Call Angie at 620-5411039 with any questions.

By Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alisha Owens

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3

(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 13, 2017) 3t

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the group will host a swimming party and pizza party at the Moscow Swimming pool. Sunday morning the Bible School program will be at 11:00 a.m. All ages four year

Chamber Chatter

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017) 1t

scales are still in use until the new scale is completed in the fall.

At $2.25, the national gas price average is just one cent cheaper than a week ago, five cents less than a month ago and four cents more than a year ago. Nationwide, last week did not see record demand, but was close to alltime high levels and continues to keep pace with summer 2016 levels. Kansas remains as the twelfth lowest price average state in the nation. “As we hit the middle of the summer season, Kansas motorists can still fill up for $2.11/gallon or less at 64% of the locations in the state,” said Jennifer Haugh, AAA spokesperson. “If, however,

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. ROBERT C. FOX Executor BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Executor

call the Chamber and I’d be happy to send you a registration form via mail, or email! This event will take place Saturday, August 5, starting at the Hugoton City Pool. There will be two participation levels. “Full Participation” is 150 meter swim (three laps), and a 5K run. “Novice Swimmers” is a 100 meter swim (two lap) and a two mile run. There is a small cost to participate. Register by Friday, July 28 to be guaranteed a t-shirt! As always, we will need volunteers to help with this event. Please contact Alisha at the Chamber, 620-544-4305, for more details, and tell your friends! Make sure to tune in for the Stevens County Update on the first Thursday of every month, at 8:30 am on KULY/106.7! If you have an idea for the show, call the Chamber TODAY! August Chamber Luncheon will be Tuesday, August, 15 at 12:00 noon. Location, speaker, and caterer TBD, but it is never too early to get your name on the RSVP list! Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be Wednesday, August 16 at Pigs-R-Us. This event sponsored by the Hugoton Area Chamber of

PUBLIC NOTICE

(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017)

Commerce and their GOLD members, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric and Hugoton Rotary Club. Do you want to add something to the Stevens County Calendar of Events? If there is an event you would like to see featured on our Website, please make sure to contact Alisha at the Chamber office as soon as possible. Remember: Chamber Gift Certificates are the PERFECT gift for Anyone, Anytime! The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize our gold members, Ghumm’s Auto, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, The City of Hugoton, MasCow Dairy and Stevens County as well as all our Chamber Members. It is businesses and people like you that make “Stevens County…A Great Place To Call Home”.

National Kansas Emporia Garden City Hays KCK Lawrence Manhattan Pittsburg Salina Topeka Wichita

demand keeps pace and stocks continue to draw down at sizable levels, gas prices are likely to increase this month into next. So now is a good time to take a road trip.” Of the ten regularly reported Kansas cities (see chart below), only two saw price increases in the past week. Wichita saw a five cent increase while Emporia saw one. The Pittsburg area maintained the sub two-dollar average. This week’s Kansas cities with the state’s gas price extremes are: HIGH: Glen Elder - $2.40 LOW: Harper - $1.95

Monday

last week

last month

last year

$2.25 $2.11 $2.04 $2.04 $2.09 $2.17 $2.21 $2.13 $1.99 $2.02 $2.05 $2.11

$2.26 $2.10 $2.03 $2.04 $2.10 $2.20 $2.22 $2.14 $1.99 $2.10 $2.07 $2.06

$2.30 $2.12 $2.09 $2.10 $2.13 $2.16 $2.18 $2.15 $2.06 $2.18 $2.13 $2.05

$2.21 $2.06 $2.06 $2.07 $2.20 $2.09 $2.10 $2.08 $1.94 $2.16 $1.95 $2.05

Change over last year 2% 2% -1% -1% -5% 4% 5% 2% 3% -6% 5% 3%

Bordering states and rank in lowest gas prices around the country State Current Avg $2.01 Missouri Oklahoma $2.07 Kansas $2.11 Colorado $2.24 Nebraska $2.22

Rank today 5 10 12 28 22

Rank Last Week 6 7 12 26 21

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!! You may not find the pot of gold but we’ll do our best to get you as close as we can!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 13, 2017) 3t IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mina Jayne Littrell, deceased, CASE NO. 17-PR- 28 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on July 10, 2017, Tina Marie Crawford was appointed as Administrator of the Estate of Mina Jayne Littrell, deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against

the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditors is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. TINA MARIE CRAWFORD Administrator BROLLIER, WOLF & KUHARIC Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorneys for Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017) 1t NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: July 20, 2017 Expires: August 4, 2017 Grantee Name: City of Moscow Address: P.O. Box 7, Moscow, KS. 67952 Telephone Number: 620-598-2234 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Moscow. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or after August 4, 2017, the City of Moscow will submit a request to the State of Kansas for the release of Federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) to undertake the following project: Project Number: 17-PF-010 Project Name: City of Moscow Sewer System Improvement Project Project Type: The project is the rebuilding of the existing lagoon system and adding a new lift station and generator. The engineer’s opinion of probable cost for this project is $991,344. The proposed improvements will be located within the City’s existing right-of-ways, therefore, the need for any permanent or temporary easements is not anticipated. Rehabilitation of the existing lagoon system will include approximately 9,070 CY of earthwork excavation and fill; 3,050 CY of compaction sealing, side slopes; 1,490 CY of existing lagoon sludge removal; 3 each transfer structures; 4 each level indicators; 125 LF 6-inch PVC; 64 LF 8-inch sewer line; 200 LF 8-inch DIP;

375 LF 8-inch lagoon piping; 5 each 8inch plug valve; 2 6-inch gate valves; 5,610 SY concrete slope protection; 1 force main connection; 6 existing line plugs; 6 turtle guards; 996 LF of fence removal and replacement; 2,440 SY of aggregate surfacing; 1 acre seeding; 1 4-foot type 1 sanitary sewer manhole (10 feet); 10 LF of 4-foot sewer manhole (extra depth); 1 lift station electrical work; 1 fiberglass lift station enclosure, complete; 220 tons bentonite sealing; 1 portable generator; lagoon dewater, filling and testing; erosion control; construction staking; clearing and grubbing; demolition of existing structures and mobilization. Project Location: Section 23, Township 31 South, Range 36 West, Stevens County, Kansas; 0.16 miles west of the intersection of US Highway 56 and County Road Z, on County Road Z Estimated HUD/CDBG Funds: $495,000 Estimated Total Project Cost: $991,344 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Moscow has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at City Hall and may be examined or copied 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Moscow City Clerk, P.O. Box 7, Moscow, KS 67952. All comments received by August 4, 2017 will be considered by the City of Moscow prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Moscow certifies to the State of Kansas that William Bell in his

capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Kansas’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Moscow to use HUD/CDBG program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Kansas will accept objections to its release of funds and the grantee certifications for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the grantee; (b) the grantee has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Kansas; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections to the release of funds must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Kansas Department of Commerce, CDBG program, 1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612. Potential objectors should contact Commerce to verify the actual last day of the objection period. William Bell, Mayor Name and Title of Certifying Officer City of Moscow, P.O. Box 7, Moscow, KS 67952 Name and Address of Grantee

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| The Hugoton Hermes

620-544-4314 Open 8:30 - 4:30 Mon. - Thurs. & 8:30 - 5:30 Friday 600 S. Main - CSB Annex

Insurance Agency Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • Hugoton

BULTMAN INC. 110 E 6th St. Hugoton 544-2620

2017 Stevens County Fair

HUGOTON UPTOWN AUTOBODY Kenny Omo - John Akers 624 S. Monroe

Hugoton

PE ARCY IRRIGATION LLC

510 W. Fifth Hugoton Jonathan 620-541-1049 or Will Cullum 620-453-0079 Office 620-428-6333

Serving Hugoton Since 1995 Always have and always will! 620-544-7095 www.cactusroofing.net

620-544-2189

620-544-7226

Hugoton, Kansas

Hansen-Mueller Company 1182 Road Q, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Fax 620-428-6527

SnoBall P igs R Us 110 East 7th Street 620-544-7447

Pate Agency, LP The Crop Insurance Specialists Don Beesley, Agent

Office: 620-544-8068 Cell: 620-544-6888 Equal Opportunity Provider

Come to the Fair!

First National Bank Liberal/Hugoton

9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fashion Revue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Public Fashion Revue

FRIDAY, JULY 21 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sorghum Queen Contest, Middle School Auditorium

SATURDAY, JULY 22

8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of 4-H and Open Class Horses 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monster Truck, Tuff Truck and UTV Challenge @ Dirtona Raceway

8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

502 S. Jackson • Hugoton, Kansas • 620-544-8908 • www.fnbhugoton.com Member FDIC

TUESDAY, JULY 25

9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H and Open Class Dog Show 9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H and Open Class Hand-Held Pets Show 9:00 a.m.-noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Photography Consultation Judging, 4-H Building 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Backyard Cookoff—Sponsored by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevens County Fair Association 11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Hamburger & Hot Dog Feed—Sponsored by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevens County Sheriff’s Department 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie-Entertainment 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Food Consultation Judging, Office Building 1:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevens County Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Presents: Storytime with Miss Stacey 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H, Arts & Crafts Buildings (only) to Enter Exhibits 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pedal Tractor Pull, Fairgrounds 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Love Band-Free Concert

Ranchito

Jordan Air, Inc. 620-544-4361

Tex-Mex Cafe

Highway 56 West Hugoton

Best Mexican Food North Of The Border 611 S. Main 620-544-2396 Hugoton

1026 S. Main Hugoton 620-544-8011

OLTER

CONSTRUCTION, LLC

General Contractor Hugoton, Ks.

MONDAY, JULY 24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superintendents’ Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fair Work Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevens County Fair Parade-Main Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids’ Night, Arena Building, Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Broseph E Lee, Free Concert

(620) 428-6518

A respected leader in the grain industry since 1979.

Special Fair Time Mon.-Sat. 3-6 p.m. on Main Street across from the Park

THURSDAY, JULY 20

620-544-4683

When Quality Counts

www.woltersconstruction.com

620-544-2500

518 S. MAIN • HUGOTON • 620-544-7626

Jeff Ramsey

613 S. Main • 620-544-4303 • Hugoton

• Electric Lin Goode Plumbing Heat & Air S. Jackson Company LLC 519 620-544-4349

Office 620-544-4488

Mike Willis Seed Sales 620-544-7333 Fax • 620-544-8333

Northwest Cotton Growers Co-op Gin

Stevens County Medical Clinic 620-544-8563

598-2008 Moscow, KS

Grow With Us!

OWENS WELDING & CUSTOM FABRICATION 1411 Industrial St., Hugoton, KS 428-2148 Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home Good Luck 4-H and FFA 314 S. Van Buren • Hugoton, Ks. 67951 620-544-4122 David & Brandy Robson

1006 S. Jackson St. • Hugoton, KS

Stevens County Retail Pharmacy 620-544-8512

620.544.4388

Pioneer Manor 620-544-2023

“Helping You Put the Pieces Together”

1-877-544-8818

Eagles Landing C- Store 510 Northwest Ave.

Across from the United Prairie Ag office.

GLB METERS OF KANSAS 1520 West 10th 620-544-8995

1212 W 2nd St. Liberal, KS 67901 (620) 624-5647

Twisted H Liquor Special Orders Welcome 109 W. 5th St.Hugoton 620-544-2602

611 E. 11th St., Hugoton, KS 544-4961

BROWN-DUPREE OIL CO. INC.

Good thru 7/26/17

620-544-8818 www.edwardjones.com

620-544-7323

1012 S Main St. PO Box 308 Hugoton, KS 67951

Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor

608 S. Main Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951

debbie.nordling.c2v4@statefarm.com Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

620-417-5679 Office 620-544-7629 Fax www.nurselinkstaffing.com Ed Stevenson RN ~ Alicia Stevenson Hugoton, KS 67951

EMERGENCY ROOM WITH 24 HOUR PHYSICIAN COVERAGE OUTPATIENT CLINIC/SERVICES & DOCTORS’ OFFICES Stevens County Hospital 620-544-8511

Insurance and Financial Services Debbie L. Nordling, State Farm Agent 617 S. Main, Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8528 - Phone 620-544-8527 - Fax

528 S. Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951-2432 620.544.8820 * 544.8821

(620) 428-6086

1400 S. Washington St. 620-544-9010 Toll Free 1-800-682-4143

Brian’s Auto & Diesel Service 425 S. Main Street, Hugoton For All Your Automotive & Light Diesel Needs.

Agricultural Sales and Services, Direct and Local

620-544-2886

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, July 20, 2017 | 601 S. Main 620-544-4331

Serving The Community for over 100 Years!

www.csbks.com

2017 Stevens County Fair

Willis Insurance Agency, LLC Warren and Amanda Willis Hugoton

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

620-544-4732

8:00 - 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Buildings Open For Entering Exhibits 11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALL BUILDINGS CLOSED for Exhibits 12:00 noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Luncheon for Superintendents and Judges 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of Exhibits 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of 4-H & Open Class Rabbits & Poultry 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Religious Night - Ministerial Alliance 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buildings Open 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Timers Registration 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Food Auction, Fairgrounds

Tanner Rindels, Agent 515 S. Main, Hugoton (620) 544-4266

Hoskinson Water Well Service “Your Complete Domestic Well Service”

620-544-7978

THURSDAY, JULY 27

620-544-4920

9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buildings are open 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of 4-H/FFA & Open Class Swine 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Timers’ Registration 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Judging of 4-H Open Class Goats, Bucket Calves and Sheep 8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders, Free Concert

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Commodity Hauling Hugoton, Ks.

Tate & Kitzke LLC 1024 S. Trindle St., Hugoton 620-5440-2103

9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buildings are open 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of 4-H/FFA & Open Class Cattle 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Timers’ Registration 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judging of Round Robin Showmanship 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Timers’ Show 5:00-6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbeque and Watermelon Feed 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parade of Champions 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H/FFA Livestock Sale 7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Riverrock, Free Concert

612 E. 11TH STREET, HUGOTON 1613 KANSAS PLAZA, GARDEN CITY 1006 N. TAYLOR, GARDEN CITY 105 W. OKLAHOMA, ULYSSES

531 S. Jackson

Hugoton, KS

620-544-7800

SATURDAY, JULY 29 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Release Exhibits 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pick Up Fair Premiums

910 E. 11th, Hugoton, KS • Open 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Everyday

401 S Main Hugoton 620-544-8726

(620) 544-TIRE (8473) Highway 51 East Hugoton, KS 67951

M-C Oil LLC

1010 E. 10th Hugoton, KS 67951 620-453-1034

218 S. Main St. 544-4660

The

CallDavid Light

Hugoton

Your Oklahoma & Kansas Ag Specialist

620-544-9763

FaulknerRealEstate.com

Enjoy the Fair!

Hermes

522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 620-544-4321

Stevens County Inn Pat’s Plumbing & Sprinkler Systems 1004 East 11th • Hugoton •620-544-7766

Hwy 51 East Hugoton, KS (620) 544-4351 See You At The Fair! PO Box 38, Hugoton, Ks. 67951

Steven Bagley 620-544-4379

DILLCO FLUID SERVICE INC. 513 W. 4th St.

620-544-2929

Licensed & Insured

620-544-3056 620-544-4017

406 W. 11th St. Hugoton 620-544-4700 673 Rd 12 Hugoton, Ks 67951 Clifford & Paula Shuck 620.428.6400 cpsoperating@gmail.com

209 East Sixth Street, Hugoton 620-544-4333

www.pioneerelectric.coop

CIRCLE H FARMS LLC 1242 Road 12 620-544-2688 Customer Service 1-800-890-5554 Emergency Service 1-800-694-8989 www.blackhillsenergy.com

531 S. Main St. 620-544-4065 Floor Covering • Furniture • Wide Selection of In-Stock Carpet 600 E. 11th • 544-8686

Moscow Kansas 8 620-598-2564

Hi-Plains Lumber

Curtis & Toni Crawford

507 S. Main • Hugoton • 620-544-4304

AlertAlarmKansas.com

616 S. Main St. Hugoton, KS 620-428-6744 Kramer, Nordling & Nordling LLC

1850 W. Oklahoma Ave Ulysses (620) 356-1211

513 W. First Street Hugoton 620-544-2195

610 E. 11th in Hugoton 620-544-8587

Elegant Exchange 622 S. Main, Hugoton 620-339-5659 facebook.com/ElegantExchangebyDarla

CLASSIFIEDS

6B | The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, July 20, 2017

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: Someone to clean rental property. 620-5448202 or 620-428-5033. (2c29) --------------

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

HELP WANTED Truck Driver

w/ current CDL license. Benefits include 401(k) health insurance & vacation.

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

Please inquire at 428-5363/544-8889

Applications available at 624 S. Main in Hugoton

for Fill-In

Premier Alfalfa, Inc.(2c20)

620-544-2283

(tfc12)

LATHEM WATER SERVICE

Family oriented business in Ulysses, Ks is looking for a

Mechanic with Class A CDL

Primary duties include truck & facility maintenance and repair but must be willing to drive a truck when needed. Home every night. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance & paid time off. Uniforms & safety equipment provided.

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com Walk-ins are welcome at 902 S. Colorado

Solution to July 13, 2017 puzzle

Sunrise Oilfield Supply

Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)

Help Wanted Cactus Feeders is currently hiring to fill the following positions in our Centerfire Feedyard facility. Feed Truck Driver

is now taking applications for a

Warehouse/Delivery Position

to perform the following duties at their store in Hugoton, Ks.

• Receive, store and issue materials and other items from warehouse or storage yard • Perform inventory verifications and cycle counts as directed • Assemble new down hole pumps/ repair existing pumps • Operate forklifts and other material handling devices to load and unload materials • Make deliveries in the Hugoton and surrounding areas Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle report. CDL preferred, but not required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send your resume to Mike Campbell, Sunrise Oilfield Supply, 105 S. Broadway, Suite 610, Wichita, KS 67202 or email to mike.campbell@sosc.net.

Duties include distributing feed to cattle within the feedyard. Experience is not required. Available benefits include: BCBS health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Option Plan and paid vacation.

(2c28)

If interested, please call Centerfire Feedyard at (620)356–2010 and ask for Tyler.

You may also stop by the yard 9 miles north and 2 miles west of Moscow to fill out an application. (2c28) (2c27)

HELP WANTED

Safety/Training Supervisor JBS Grant County Feeders is seeking a

Safety/Training Supervisor

to provide safety & job training services for our feed yard operations. Successful candidates will have knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), be organized and detail oriented record keepers. Applicant will be expected to thoroughly understand and present/teach current safety programs to feed yard personnel on a monthly basis and at time of new hire. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with all levels inside and outside of organization is a must. Additional operational, clerical, administrative responsibilities will apply to this role as necessary. Occasional travel will be required. This is a salaried position: 40% safety training, 40% supporting operations, 10% record keeping compliance. We offer competitive wages and a full benefit package.

ELEVATOR WORKERS & SCALE CLERKS

Contact 620-356-4466 for further information. You can also apply in person at 7597 W. Road 17, Ulysses, KS between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or you may apply online at: fiveriverscattle.com/careers. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

(2c28)

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a world leader in agricultural processing,

is currently seeking candidates for seasonal positions as Elevator Workers or Scale Clerks at our Hough and Stateline locations. Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care? Your opportunity is here…. We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.

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

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

perform some minor maintenance and assist in other areas of grain handling. Scale clerks will weigh trucks, grade grain, perform data entry, answer phones and file documents. Both positions require the flexibility to work overtime and weekends; as well as the ability to meet any physical requirements of the positions which may include: prolonged periods of standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), moving up to 50 pounds and the ability to wear a respirator. Successful completion of ADM’s pre-employment process is required, which may include a drug/alcohol screen, medical history, background check and other job related functional evaluations.

Please apply online at www.adm.com/careers. ADM is an EOE for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.

AUCTION (tfc5)

SERVICES OFFERED CAR DETAILING: Pete’s Shop Car Detailing. We Make Your Ride Shine!! For Pricing, Call 620-544-9734. (2c29)

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

Call 620-453-2915

Elevator workers will unload grain, perform clean-up work,

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CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!! It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!

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CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE

The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, July 20, 2017 |

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Call: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620384-1101. (20c12) --------------HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room with fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) --------------HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER: 927 S. Monroe. Selling as is. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, nice kitchen cabinets, central heat & air. Some appliances. Large garage with workshop. Nice fenced backyard. $79,000. 580-884-0065.

FOR SALE: Fleetwood 2007/2008 Popup Camper. To See - Call 544-8083. (2p28) --------------FOR SALE: 2006 Honda CRF450R. $2,800. Engine rebuilt, runs great, scary fast. Tires in excellent shape. Sale includes extra set of plastics, extra front end, bike stand and paddle tire. Fresh service (May 2017). 2004 Yamaha Raptor 350. $1,800. Runs good, engine just gone through, tires in good shape. New seat cover, new grips and new clutch cable. Has reverse. DG pipe. Have nerf bars and front bumper. Call 620-453-1139 after 6:00 p.m. (tfc26)

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

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

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

809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage. Call today to see this home!

5:00 PM Monday

(8c27)

119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.

D SOL

Hermes Deadline

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

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

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 22, 8am-???, 607 S. Harrison, Household Items, Women’s Clothes, Kids’ Clothes, Toys, Misc. --------------MOSCOW GARAGE (STORAGE UNIT) SALE: Saturday ONLY, July 22, 8am-Noon, 300 Cook (Cook & Crawford) IN MOSCOW, Much Misc. Including New Items and Sports Cards, Star Wars Figures, Lots of Fall (Autumn) and Christmas Decor. Interesting Stuff Come See! ---------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 22, 8am-Noon, Moscow Storage Unit #15 @ Intersection of Cook & Crawford Streets. Trumpet, Futon, Women’s Dress Clothes, Teenage Girls’ Clothes and Women’s and Children’s Books --------------GARAGE SALE: Sunday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 700 S. Harrison, Tons of New Items ---------------

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

1019 S. Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2b, bsmt, appliances, cov patio, det garage, fence, cen. H/A. Nice home! Call today!! 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - BUYERS INCENTIVE $5000!!! Ranch style, 5 bd/3 b, bsmt, att garage, cov patio, fpl, NEW appliances, WIC. Call Karen Yoder today!!!

FOR RENT

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

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: One bedroom house. Partially furnished w/ stove and refrigerator. Call 620(2p29) 544-6313.

--------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620544-2232. (tfc)

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

304 1/2 S Madison - Price Reduction! Ranch Style, 2 bed, 2 full bath, WIC, Cen H/A, appliances, lg equip shed. Call to see this beauty!!

ED REDUC

D SOL

501 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 3 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kit appl, carport, storage shed. Call today to see this cute property.

REDUC

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

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

D SOL

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

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

(tfc29)

Office Space or Retail. 3 Bedroom House - fenced yard, carport, small shed. References required. Available around August. 2 Bedroom Trailer - Uptown, Mostly Furnished. References required.

Call 620-544-8202 or 620-428-5033

LOST

D UCE

NEW LISTING! 609 S. Van Buren St. $95,000 101 N. Main St. Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots PRICE REDUCED FURTHER! of storage and ready for a big family with $79,000 $69,900 $59,900 its 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home with great po- sized lot with 2 car garage. tential on corner lot. Open kitchen to family RED room with 2nd living room and dining for UCE all family gatherings. Single attached and D !! detached garage. *Selling AS-IS condition with no warranties expressed or implied.

(620) 624-1212

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

1024 S. Harrison

512 W. Tenth

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

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

106 McLeod

3035 sq ft of Stunning Floorplan

214 Van Buren

House, 36’ Workshop/Garage Rental MH on Corner Lot

300 W. A Street

1368 sq.' of well-kept home Located on Beautiful Triangular Lot. Fireplace. $75,000

600 E. Fourth - Built in 2010 ~ Basement, 3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings, Garden Tub, Great Opportunity Since $ Reduction!

310 West Ninth Street Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6 pm to 7 pm

EILEEN’S

REAL ESTATE

544-2933

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

AL-Anon Family Group

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

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)

YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSE

LOST CAT: 9 month old calico cat. White tip nose, tip toes and tip of tail. Back legs are white. Reward offered. 544-5225.

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

Brick! Remodeled Kitchen! 3 bd/2 ba, Fam. Rm, NEW carpet Dbl Att. Garage, Private Dining PLUS Workshop AND Garage 2 Sheds, Oversize Lot REDUCED!

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

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

Main Street Building - to be used as

RED

507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today!

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

HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/1 bath. Contact Finishing Touches at 544-8686. (tfc25) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment. Partially furnished refrigerator & stove. Call 620(tfc15) 544-1714. --------------

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

LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

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NOTICE 4 Responsible Hunters

(4c29)

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!” Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist

LOOKING FOR BIRD HUNTING LEASE

We are a group looking for a hunting lease for the upcoming bird season If you have an interest in leasing your surface ground for hunting please contact

RYAN BUCKNAM 580-747-7850

It’s hard to tell what you’ll find Looking for a place to live?...a car?...even a pet? There is always something new and exciting waiting to be discovered. So go ahead and glance through our classifieds...you may be surprised!

Give us a call! 544-4321

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Karen Yoder

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available:

“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

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

620-428-1115

WANTED

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

WANT TO BUY: Windmill Fans, any condition, Windmill Tails, any condition; Wooden or Metal Chicken Nest; Old Wooden Furniture. Please call 620-360-0249. (4eot25p)

------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)

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52p1

600 E. 11th

IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

(tfc)

Randle’s Produce Tomatoes • Cucumbers • Squash

620-544-4931 CALL 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com to see your ad here!

8B | Thursday, July 20, 2017

| The Hugoton Hermes

2017 Stevens County Fair July 4, 2017 Celebration

FREE CONCERTS

Stevens County Fairgrounds Monday July 24, at 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday July 25, at 8:00 p.m.

Broseph E. Lee

Mike Love Band

Thursday, July 20 Public Fashion Revue 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall

Monday, July 24

Friday, July 21 Sorghum Queen Contest - 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium

Saturday, July 22 Horse Show - 8:30 a.m. Monster Truck, Tuff Truck and UTV Challenge at Dirtona Raceway - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25, at 12:00 p.m.

Stevens County Fair Parade - 5:30 p.m. Kids’ Night - Arena Building - 6:00 p.m. Broseph E. Lee Free concert - 8:00 p.m.

Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

Thursday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.

Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders

Riverrock

Tuesday, July 25 Dog Show - 9:00 a.m. Hand-held Pets - 9:30 a.m. Backyard Cook-off Contest9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free Hamburger & Hot Dog Feed 11:30 a.m. (Sponsored by Sv. Co. Sheriff Dept.) Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie, entertainment - 12:00 p.m. Stevens County Library presents: Storytime with Miss Stacey 1:30-3:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull - 6:00 p.m. (Registration 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.) Mike Love - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26 Rabbits & Poultry - 1:00 p.m. Religious Night - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Buildings Open - 7:00 p.m. Old Timers’ Registration 7:00-9:00 p.m. 4-H Food Auction at the Fairgrounds - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 27 Swine Show - 9:00 a.m. Old Timers Registration 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.

Goats, Bucket Calves and Sheep Livestock Shows -4:00 p.m. Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders Free Concert - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 28 Open Class Cattle - 8:30 a.m. Old Timers Registration 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Old Timers’ Show - 4:30 p.m. Barbecue and Watermelon Feed 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Livestock Sale - 6:30 p.m. Riverrock- Free Concert 7:30 p.m.

Stevens County Fair Board, Tony Martin, President