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18 pages, Volume 130, Number 30
Hermes
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Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Stevens County’s Award-Winning Newspaper
And the Emmy goes to.... Rolla native Steffan Light!
Vernon Anderson and Chris Beltz present the colors Monday evening for the official start of the Fair Parade - and the 2017 Stevens County Fair.
Steffan Light, who graduated from Rolla High School in 2005, has won an Emmy Award from The Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Emmy gala event took place in Denver, Co. with a satellite venue in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma History Center, Saturday evening, July 15. A YouTube Live broadcast covered both locations. The Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences gave the Emmy for Program Promo - Sports to: “The Roar Continues” by Train Media Group: Clayton Tramel, Producer/Writer; Samuel Calvin, Cinematographer; Rob Derrick, Supervising Sound Editor and Steffan Light, Producer. The promo entitled “the Roar Continues” shows how Oklahomans and Thunder fans felt for the month after Kevin Durant left for the Golden State Warriors, until Russell Westbrook re-signed with the Thunder. The scenes are accompanied by Tammy Wynette singing “Till I Can Make it on My Own (I’ll Need Time)”. Steffan's brother-in-law, Clayton Tramel, had won an Emmy for a 2015 video about Kevin Durant's MVP speech. The scenes in that video showed people in various situations of life speaking the words of Kevin Durant’s acceptance speech for the NBA Basketball’s MVP award. Clayton is a talented film maker who has enlisted Steffan's help on several projects. Clayton picked up two more Emmys Saturday night, bringing his total to three Emmys. Clayton posted on Facebook about the winning video: “I also repeated in the category of best sports promo. Last year they awarded us for loving Kevin Durant, and this year they're recognizing us for making fun of him. Well done Emmys!”
To watch the winning video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp4f0ReU_Q. Steffan said, "This was a fun project to work on, and I am extremely excited to have won an award for it. Thanks to everyone for their support." Steffan has been involved in producing videos since childhood. When in sixth grade videoing his sister at a See EMMY, page 3
Steffan Light proudly shows the Emmy Award he won from the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Incoming HHS students: plan to attend “Fish Camp”
Congratulations are offered to Claire Clark, after she was selected as the 2017 Sorghum Queen at the Sorghum Queen Pageant Friday evening. She will reign over the Stevens County Fair this coming week.
“Fish” (Freshman) Camp will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Hugoton High School Auditorium from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All incoming Hugoton High School ninth graders, as well as all new Hugoton High School students - and their parents - are required to attend the camp.
Congratulations to Hugoton FFA Chapter member Austin Nordyke, for being selected as one of four finalists for the American Star in Agribusiness! Austin is pictured here with HHS FFA sponsor Les McNally and his parents
Shannon and Paul Nordyke. Austin will go through a panel of interviews during the Ninetieth National FFA Convention this October. Best of luck Austin! Photo courtesy of Kansas FFA Association Facebook page.
Nordyke selected as American Star finalist
Shannon and Paul Nordyke travel to Riviera Maya, Mexico for vacation and take The Hugoton Hermes with them! While there, they strolled on the beach, swam in the Gulf of Mexico, ate lots of different kinds of food, relaxed in the many pools, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery Riviera Maya provided along the beach.
Trent and Lacey Kurts take the paper on their trip to Chicago. While there they were treated to a birds-eye view of the Windy City after venturing out onto the SkyDeck at Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower.
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. Austin Nordyke, a member of the Hugoton FFA chapter, will be awarded the American FFA Degree at the Ninetieth National FFA Convention and Expo October 26 in Indianapolis, In. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and out-
standing achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agricultural enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement. Saturday, July 22, the National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2017 top achieve-
OBITUARIES INSIDE
INDEX Obituaries ..........................................................................2 Sports...............................................................................1B Fair Pictures ...........................................................2B-3B Moscow ..........................................................................4B Farm..................................................................................5B
ment awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Hugoton FFA’s Austin Nordyke has officially been named one of them! The American Star Awards represents the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through the completion of a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program. A required activity in FFA, an SAE allows members to See NORDYKE page 3
Rolla ..................................................................................6B Looking Back ................................................................7B Classifieds ..............................................................8B-9B Also in this week’s issue:
2017 Fair Events!! Page 10B
Joyce Baughman Carolyn Brecheisen Margaret Flummerfelt Heath McCauley Dorothy Miller Holly Nix Wait John Whitson
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Joyce Baughman The death of Joyce Elaine Baughman of Hugoton is being mourned. Joyce was born January 4, 1953 to Darius Ethen Cockrum and June Hess Cockrum. She earned her bachelor of science in biology from Southwestern College and masters of science in science education from Kansas State University. August 21, 1977, Joyce married Gary Loyd Baughman in Johnson. Mrs. Baughman worked alongside her husband at the Animal Health Center of Hugoton for over 30 years. She volunteered in the community as a 4-H project leader, community club leader, extension council member and secretary. She served eight years on the Stevens County Hospital and Long Term Care Unit boards as trustee, secretary and president. Joyce passed from this life Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home in Hugoton. She was 64. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Hugoton United Methodist Church with Rev. Becky presiding. Davidson Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFu neralHome.com. Survivors include her
Margaret Flummerfelt
husband Gary Loyd Baughman of Hugoton; sons, Duane Morgan Baughman of Manhattan and Ethan Baughman and wife Christen Marie Buseman of Crestwood, Mo.; granddaughter Evelyn Rose Baughman; grandson James Edward Baughman; sisters, Carolyn Baylor of Florida and Nancy Murray of Missouri; brother Darrell Cockrum of Johnson; nieces Ashley Fiss, Dawn Knapek, Kendra Piening and Chrissy Truhe; nephews, Dirk Cockrum, Bryan Baylor, Con Cockrum and Jonathon Frahm; and 11 grandnieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and brother - in - law Edward Baylor.
John Whitson Death has claimed the life of John Albert Whitson. Mr. Whitson, 77, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. John was the son of Dan Whitson and the former Elmira Flyn, born May 6, 1940 in Colwich. Johnny worked at an elevator and was a part of the agriculture side of the world. Survivors include his sister Shirley Knox and husband Floyd of Hugoton. Cremation has taken
OBITUARIES Memorial services for Margaret Irene Flummerfelt, are planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Family visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the church parlor. Mrs. Flummerfelt was a former resident of Hugoton. She passed away in Prineville, Oregon Friday, July 7, 2017 at the age of 97. Memorial contributions may be made to The Marvin Cochran Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Flummerfelt was preceded in death by her husband Ross in 1986. Survivors include, James Edward Flummerfelt; Mary Ellen Cochran; four grandchildren; and her four great
grandchildren. Mrs. Flummerfelt worked in the Hugoton Medical Clinic as a Doctor's Assistant for Dr. Fredrick and Dr. LeNeve, and Dentist Assistant to Dr. Harper during the years from 1955 to 1988.
Carolyn Brecheisen The death of Carolyn Effie Brecheisen has been learned. Mrs. Brecheisen, 94, passed from this life Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. The daughter of Alexander Hopper and the former Edith Enthricle, she was born January 8, 1923 in Spokane, Washington. Carolyn’s husband Alfred Merle preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Carol Stark of Hugoton; three sons, Bill Brecheisen of Ashland, Or., Tim Brecheisen and wife Julie of Moore, Ok. and Galen Brecheisen and wife Tracey of Hugoton; her brother Alwayne Hopper; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great
grandchildren. Mrs. Brecheisen was preceded in death by her husband Alfred and son Brad Brecheisen. Cremation has taken place. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Holly Wait
place. Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial graveside service is planned for Holly Noell Nix Wait for Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Ken Hathaway will be presiding at the Hugoton Cemetery. Miller Mortuary of Liberal will be in charge of the arrangements. Holly, the daughter of David and Kathy Nix, passed from this life Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Liberal. She was 37.
Insight
Lessons from Holly are to be kind and never judge lest you be judged.
by John Schlageck Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Sweltering in the ‘dog days’ of summer In case you hadn’t noticed, much of the state is mired in the “dog days” of summer. Excessive heat warnings. Abundant sunshine. High humidity. You may not like this weather, but this is July and August in Kansas. It’s what we live with most years. And while it may be nothing to brag about, Kansans and the ancient Romans have a common appreciation (maybe aversion is a better word) to hot summer days. While some Kansans are fortunate to work, and most of us live in airconditioned homes, the Romans were forced to retreat to the seaside, a shady tree or a dip at the local bathhouse to keep cool. So where did the term “dog days” come from? Ancient Romans noted that the brightest star in the night sky – Sirius – appeared each year during hot, sultry weather. Sirius, which originates from the Greek word for “scorcher,” became known as the Dog Star. Consequently, the hot, steamy weather it brought was called, “dog days.” Believing the star caused the miserable weather, ancient Romans sacrificed brown dogs to appease the rage of Sirius. Instead of mythology, astrology or old wives' tales, we have meteorology to help us define what’s going on with our weather. Based on the
predictability of today’s weather – and it has improved dramatically – some people might argue we should revert to the techniques used by the early Romans. Somehow, I seem to have started this column on the wrong foot. Maybe it’s the heat or lack of moisture. Anyway, let me begin again. What does the rest of the summer and fall weather in Kansas look like? To answer this question, I turned to Bill Gargan, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Topeka. Gargan has studied the weather in Kansas for years. Because of a large ridge of high pressure setting above the Sunflower State, July and August temperatures will probably be higher than normal. This could mean somewhere in the high 80s or mid 90s and even triple digit temperatures, Gargan says. Moisture amounts could be above or below “normal.” It’s difficult to predict moisture amounts during the summer months in Kansas. There just aren’t enough signals to rely on. Thunderstorms will continue to be spotty with the potential for some heavy rains with these isolated storms. “An isolated, small spot on the Kansas map may receive an inch or two while just a mile or less away may only pick up a trace of moisture,” says the National Weather Service lead
forecaster. The chance of any wide-spread rains during the rest of the summer is unlikely although not impossible. Instead, Kansas farmers and ranchers could experience scattered showers and if they’re lucky enough to experience one over cropland or pasture, they should consider themselves fortunate. Moisture is going to be hit and miss for the rest of the summer and into the fall, Gargan says. The first early estimates, are little more than a guess, indicate above normal temperatures into the fall. With the hottest days of summer bearing down on Kansas reach for your water bottle and keep your straw hat firmly anchored on your head. The rest of the summer may be a real scorcher – maybe even one for the record books. What happens remains anybody’s guess. Farmers and livestock producers will keep a watchful eye toward the western sky, keep their fingers crossed and pray for rain. As for brown dogs in farm and ranch country – beware. 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.
Dorothy Miller Friends and family gathered Monday to remember and honor Dorothy Laverne Miller. Mrs. Miller, 84, passed from this life Thursday, July 20, 2017 at High Plains Retirement Village in Lakin. The daughter of Victor Lewis and the former Mable Henderson, Dorothy was born October 2, 1932 in Johnson. December 31, 1949, Dorothy and Andrew Miller were married and later divorced. Mrs. Miller was a member of the United Methodist Church of Moscow. Dorothy loved to cook and make quilts. She graduated from Wichita’s Mount Carmel High School. She was the president of Ladies VFW Auxiliary and was a dispatcher for 15 years at Stevens County Sherriff Department.
Survivors include son Terry Miller of Hugoton; daughter Gloria Allen and husband Charles of Garden City; a nephew she raised as her own, Scherill Sheldon and wife Debbie of Colorado
Springs, Co.; her grandchildren, Arick Miller and wife Diana of Hugoton, Cally Landon and wife Kelly of Deerfield, Hileri Snyder and husband Jimmy of Potsboro, Tx., Angie Dunsworth and husband Jim of Garden City, Jaime Lippencott of Elk City, Ok., Ashley Nesselrode and husband Donnie of Colorado Springs, Co., Akela Whisennand and husband Dre` of Oklahoma City, Ok; and 16 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brother Victor Lewis; and great granddaughter Miranda Dunsworth. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, July 24 at Moscow United Methodist Church. Burial followed at the Moscow Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. Memorials have been established for Dorothy Miller Memorial Fund. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’sRobson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Heath McCauley Word has been received of the death of Heath Quinton Bultman McCauley. Mr. McCauley, 32, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita. He was the son of Steven Wayne McCauley and Angela Jean (Bultman) Acker, and was born January 17, 1985 in Garden City. Survivors include his three children of the home, Nevaeh Nicole, Ashlynn Renea and Kayden Lane McCauley; father Steven McCauley of Ulysses; mother Angela Acker and husband Chuck of Byers, Co.; his three brothers, Winston McCauley, Jared McCauley and wife Tesla and Dallas McCauley and wife Lindsey; fiancé Chelsea Quinn; stepchildren, Makanna Quinn, Richard Jackson and Naomi Jackson all of
Ulysses; his grandparents, Norma McCauley of Ulysses and Virgil and Shirley Bultman of Rexford; great grandfather Vernon Nation of Lawton, Ok.; and his aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. Heath was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert C. McCauley. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, July 21 at Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Pastor Kelly Gindesberger presiding. Burial followed at Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Ulysses. Memorials have been established for The Family. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, 218 S. Main St, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, July 17, 2017 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Madison, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • 4 Wheeler Complaint, 400 Block of South Jayhawk, unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch • 4 Wheeler Complaint, Soccer Field, unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, Ninth and Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Tuesday, June 18, 2017 • RP of Dog in Hot Vehicle, 1000 Block of South Madison, vehicle gone on arrival, Officer Crane • 4 Wheeler Ran, First and Harrison, unable to catch, Officer Lamatsch • 4 Wheeler Complaint, 400 Block of Jayhawk, unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch • 4 Wheeler Complaint, 400 Block of Jayhawk, unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch Thursday, July 20, 2017 • Dogs at Large, 1700 Block of South Main, Dogs Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Returned dog to owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • 4 Wheeler on Street, 200 Block of South Wilson, Citation wrote, Officer Fedelin • Kids tearing up parking lot, 800 Block of West City Limits, Officer Fedelin • 4 Wheeler on Street, 200 Block of South Wilson, Citation Issued Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of East
Fourth, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin Friday, July 21, 2017 • Trailer Parked Elementary, 300 Block of East Fifth, Asked owner to move trailer, Officer Crane • Theft, 500 Block of East Eleventh, took report, Officer Crane • 4 Wheeler on Street, 400 Block of East Fourth, Citation issued, Officer Crane • Domestic Violence, 400 Block of South Adams, no arrest, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Monroe, returned to owner, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, July 22, 2017 • Monster Truck Escort, 700 East Eleventh, 600 Block South Jackson, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, 900 Block Lincoln, unable to locate, Officer Crane • Remove subject from property, 400 Block of South Adams, gone on arrival, Officer Crane • 911 Hang-up, 100 South Harrison, Weather related, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, July 23, 2017 • Sprinkler Broke, Fourth and Northwest Avenue, Notified Linn Energy, Officer Crane • Located a lost wallet, Returned to owner, Officer Crane • Vehicle unlock, 800 Block of South Polk, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Fireworks, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Spoke with Vehicle, Officer Lamatsch
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Fashion Revue winners include, in the front row, Lindy McClure, Olivia Salmans, Kynli Crawford and Madison Kurts. In the back row are Tobias Grubbs, Cameron Persing, Carter McClure, Clayton
Grubbs, Jayden Burrows, Gillian Heger and Maggie White. In the back row: Rebecca Johnson, Kynna Crawford and Sydney Beesley. The Fashion Revue took place Thursday, July 20 at the ECDC.
Nordyke From page 1 learn by doing. Members can own and operate an agricultural business, intern at an agricultural business or conduct an agriculturebased scientific experiment and report the results. Other requirements to achieve the award include demonstrating top management skills; completing key agricultural education, scholastic and leadership requirements; and earning an American FFA Degree, the organization’s highest level of student accomplishment. A panel of judges will interview finalists and select one winner for each award at the Ninetieth National FFA Convention and Expo, October 25-28 in Indianapolis,In. The four winners will be announced during an onstage ceremony Thursday, October
26. ADM Crop Risk Services, Case IH, Elanco and Syngenta sponsor the American FFA Degree recognition program. Finalists include the following: American Star in Agribusiness Austin D. Nordyke of the Hugoton FFA Chapter in Kansas Nathan M. DeYoung of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana Audra Montgomery of the Carrington FFA Chapter in North Dakota Shaun Wenrick of the Anna FFA Chapter in Ohio American Star Farmer Joseph Arnold of the Lac qui Parle Valley FFA Chapter in Minnesota Nickolas James Vollmer of
the Merino FFA Chapter in Colorado Jake Fanning of the Laverne FFA Chapter in Oklahoma Mark Cavallero of the Madera FFA Chapter in California American Star in Agricultural Placement Matthew S. Ries of the Lomira FFA Chapter in Wisconsin Devin Debruhl of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana Kellie Mae Einck of the South O’Brien FFA Chapter in Iowa Bailey Wilson of the Pilot Point FFA Chapter in Texas American Star in Agriscience Chrysta Noelle Beck of the Pettisville FFA Chapter in Ohio Elizabeth Baker-Mikesell of
the Greenwood FFA Chapter in Pennsylvania Leah Danielle Hefty of the DeKalb FFA Chapter in Indiana Loren Gregory King of the Branch Area Career Centers FFA Chapter in Michigan Visit FFA.org/stars for more information about the American Star Awards. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 649,355 student members who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 225,891 alumni members in 1,934 alumni chapters throughout the U.S.
Belgium, the Netherlands, Turkey, Israel, Hong Kong, Nepal, India, Ghana, France and England; several of these countries more than once. “Visiting Nepal after the earthquake was a very moving experience,” Steffan recalled. Last November during his second trip to Turkey he saw many New Testament archaeological sites. There, he videoed and photographed Syrians in refugee camps who were receiving aid from People to People Ministries, a benevolent ministry organization of IPHC. In May of this year Steffan was filming for a special presentation, the duty station of a retiring missionary in Ghana, in West Africa, capturing and bringing to people the opportunity to see the rewards of the numerous churches this man had planted throughout his many years. Steffan and Tara Tramel
Light composed the original score for the film Clayton Tramel was awarded with his third Emmy for Director in the Documentary/ Biography of Tara and Clayton’s grandfather, J.L.Tramel, a Pentecostal Holiness Pastor from Oklahoma, entitled “Tell Me A Story: the Life of J.L.Tramel”. They had been pre-nominated for “musical score in a video production” but didn’t make the full nominations. Tara just graduated in May from The University of Oklahoma with a Master’s of Music Pedagogy. She is a music educator for an elementary school and directs “One Voice” a group of students representing Southwestern Christian University. Steffan and Tara also enjoy singing with the performing group, “Wild & Sweet,” composed of siblings and friends. The experience they had working with Clay on this production was especially re-
warding because it allowed them the opportunity to combine talents and their love for family; their heritage. Clay Tramel gave Steffan a quote to send, “Well, now maybe I’ll make it out to Rolla!” Steffan and his wife Tara Tramel Light live in Norman, Ok. To watch the film, visit https://www.jltramel.com. The IPHC (International Pentecostal Holiness Church) recognized the award winners from the Heartland Emmys with a glowing article on the church’s Web site. You can read the article, entitled “The Tramels and Lights Shine at the Heartland Chapter Emmys”, at http://iphc. org/gso/2017/07/17/tramelslights-shine-heartlandchap ter-emmys/. Steffan is the son of Marcus and Beverly Light and the grandson of James and Mary Frances Light of Rolla.
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Kansans can now pay tax bill online Kansans who have a tax bill in delinquent status now have a new option to pay their past due tax debt quickly and simply online. The Kansas Department of Revenue recently launched a web portal to allow taxpayers to use a credit card or electronic fund transfer to pay their bill. The portal can be accessed 24/7 at debtpay.kdor.ks. gov/iia. Previously, taxpayers had to pay by credit card over the phone, or send in a check to pay their bill. Now, the web portal allows them to set up a payment plan that is always accessible. The web portal conveniently supports popular PC web browsers as well as mobile devices. Revenue Secretary Sam Williams said, “The people we serve now have better accessibility to pay at their convenience and set up a payment plan that works realistically for their finances.” The portal takes payments for both individual and business
tax debts. The system has been live since July 14. Hundreds of customers have already used the portal to pay off debts and establish payment plans. To use the portal, taxpayers should reference information found on the collection notice they received in the mail. Individuals will use their social security number, while businesses will use their Federal Employer Identification Number to login. The case number found on the notice and the zip code from the address of the notice are also required. The new portal is only for use by taxpayers who owe back taxes. Taxpayers who are not in delinquent status can Webfile via a different portal on the KDOR Web site, ksrevenue.org/iiwebfile.html. KDOR’s Taxpayer Assistance Center is also available to help customers through walk up at 120 SE Tenth Street in Topeka or Kansans can call in at 785-2966121.
Buelah Mae Carter beams with happiness at her retirement reception at the Stevens County Museum. Buelah Mae, you will be sorely missed.
Emmy From page 1 school function, he complained, "Dad am I always going to be behind a camera?" Marcus replied. "I don't know; you might be!" In his teen years, he entered Talent Quest, a nationyouth talent wide competition of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He won first place twice in the video category, earning $1000 scholarships to Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Ok. He has since moved from participant to judge on numerous occasions of the national competition. Presently, Steffan is the Video Production Manager for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, and works around the Oklahoma City area in film and video production. Steffan’s work has taken him to numerous countries around the world including Panama, Costa Rica, Hungary,
What’s Happenin’ July 20-29 - Stevens County Fair 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. ***CSB will close at 4:00 p.m. to serve the BBQ*** - Stevens Co. Library will close at 5:00 p.m. for the Fair BBQ. - 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 to come. July 30-August 1 - Kidz Krusade “Dare to Share” at Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. each night. Kids from preschool to sixth grade are invited! 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 Commis-
sioners 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.
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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, July 25 Brown Dupree - $2.14 Eagles Landing - $2.19 Kangaroo Express -$2.17 Thrifty King - $2.17 Toot N Totum - $2.17 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.27 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 7.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 4.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 11.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices July 24 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last
five years: $2.01 per gallon in 2016, $2.64 per gallon in 2015, $3.34 per gallon in 2014, $3.60 per gallon in 2013 and $3.48 per gallon in 2012. "Over the last week, gasoline prices have risen across a majority of the country, following the price of oil which has been rising as of late," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com. "OPEC's meeting this week could steal the focus and propel markets higher or lower, depending on the outcome of the meeting, but for now, the most likely outcome would put pressure on oil prices to rise, especially if there's talk of another oil production cut from the cartel. Unfortunately, motorists are likely to see gasoline prices continue to rise in more places than prices fall, but it's not all bad news- gasoline prices nationally continue to hold somewhat near their summer lows, something that wasn't at all expected earlier this year." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://Fuel Insights.GasBuddy.com.
Richard and Linda Sullivan July 31, 1967
Sullivans will celebrate 50 years together Richard and Linda Sullivan were married July 31, 1967 in Hugoton. Their children are Michele Sullivan, Jennifer Sullivan and Thomas Sullivan. They have three grandchildren, Tyson Russell, Tailyr Russell and Tuckyr Russell and one great grandchild Cylus Kingsby.
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Changing Your Job Title to Servant “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.’” —Mark 9:35 NIV
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hat would happen if we changed our job title to servant, even if only in our imagination? How would this change our attitude about being asked to help or do things not explicitly mentioned in our job description? Many become indignant when asked to clean or do things at work that they consider beneath them. But aren’t we all called to serve our fellow man as part of our calling as Christians, and if we are given the opportunity to do this at work, shouldn’t we consider this a blessing. It is a bit strange that paid employees take umbrage at being asked to clean up a spill or help someone when they are, indeed, being paid to do it. Government employees and public officials are sometimes described as public servants, and many police departments use the phrase “to protect and serve” as their motto. We should all take this notion to heart, and actively look for ways that we can be more like a faithful servant at work and at home. Christopher Simon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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
The couple will be celebrating their 50 years of marriage with their children and grandchildren July 29. If you would like to send them a card you can do so by mailing it to 1208 S. Adams, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
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AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON
Richard and Linda Sullivan July 2017
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
salespeople at the door during the summer months. Many different products and services are sold door-todoor, but in particular, home improvement services are much more prevalent during the summer. Kansas law offers consumers a number of rights when it comes to transactions made at your doorstep. Three-day right to cancel: This rule says that for any purchase of more than $25 made at your home, or any location that is not the seller’s permanent place of business or local address, you have three days after the purchase is made to change your mind. The seller must give you written and verbal notice of this right to cancel and contact information if you choose to exercise your right to cancel. It is also suggested you send this cancellation by certified mail so you can track it. Companies are then required to refund the customer’s money within
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
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.
The Hugoton Hermes (USPS 253-820) 522 S. Main Hugoton, KS 67951 - 620-544-4321 Owner/Operator Faith Publishing LLC RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McDaniels and Ruthie Winget RoGlenda Coulter, Bookkeeper/ Classifieds/Obituaries Kay McDaniels, Advertising/ Circulation/Layout Ruthie Winget, Composition/Layout/Advertising
ten days of receiving the cancellation. Five-day check cashing rule: If you pay for a door-todoor sale with a check, the seller is not allowed to cash or deposit that check until five business days have passed since the transaction. This is to give you a chance to exercise your three-day right to cancel. Because of this rule, it’s especially important to never pay for a door-to-door sale in cash, since it becomes impossible to exercise this option to cancel the transaction and stop payment on the check. Contract requirements: The contract or receipt must be dated, show the name and address of the seller, be in a large legible font and explain your right to cancel. The contract or receipt must be in the same language used in the sales presentation. Here are some additional tips to protect yourself from fraudulent door-to-door sales: • Never let a salesperson into your home unless you are sure of who they are and why they are there.
• Ask to see their peddler's license, if it is required by your local city or county government. • Ask for written information on the company and salesperson and take plenty of time to read it and shop around, rather than making a purchasing decision onthe-spot. A legitimate salesperson will be happy to leave their business card and come back if you decide to make a purchase. • If the salesperson says it is a special deal for “today only,” it's probably too good to be true. Last year, the Kansas Legislature passed an additional measure to protect consumers from fraudulent door-to-door salespeople. For those bad actors who have been previously banned by a court order from conducting door-todoor sales in Kansas, it is now a crime for them to continue soliciting door-to-door. If you encounter a doorto-door salesperson who does not follow these rules, contact your local police department, or call our Consumer Protection Division at (800) 432-2310. You can also file a complaint online at www.InYourCornerKansas.o rg.
Marie Austin, Asst. Composition Mary Danner, Asst. Composition Trips McClure, Sports Toni Hamlin, Asst. Mailing Phoebe Brummett, Rolla Correspondent Judy Hickert, Moscow Correspondent Ads email: hermes10@pld.com Newscopy email: hermesma@pld.com Obituaries email: hermesro@pld.com Subscriptions $30.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) for Stevens and adjoining Kansas Counties, $35.00 elsewhere in state (including Kansas State Sales Tax), and for all out of state subscriptions. Online subscriptions are $24.96 a year. Online and printed subscriptions combined are $10.00 plus the cost of the subscription. Foreign Subscription Rate $40.00. School Subscriptions and Military Personnel $25.00 (including Kansas State Sales Tax) payable in advance. Advertising Rates Noncommissionable $5.00 per column inch, Commissionable Rates $6.25 per column inch, Classified $5.00 per column inch. Frequency is weekly every Thursday. Periodicals Postage paid at Hugoton, Ks. 67951. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Hugoton Hermes at 522 S. Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.
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Elodie and Jack have experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing great Elodie and Jack! Photo courtesy of SCL.
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Cloverleaf Cowboys is the first place winner in the fair parade floats. The theme of this year’s Wranglers 4-H club wins second place with their float featuring the yellow brick road and
City Slickers 4-H Club recieves third place in the parade with their interpretation of “Where the Road Ends and the Fun Begins”. Their float
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Fisheries Division staff invite anglers to attend a public meeting Thursday, July 27 to discuss walleye length limits at Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Western Electric Cooperative Association, 635 S Thirteenth Street, WaKeeney (north of the I-70 and exit 128 interchange). Staff will provide information regarding a proposal to change the minimum length limit for Walleye at Cedar Bluff Reservoir from 18 inches to 21 inches. If approved by the KDWPT Com-
Stauth Memorial Museum seeks patriotic quilts for exhibit The Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma is looking for quilts to display in their upcoming quilt exhibition “Remembering: Quilts of Patriotism and Quilts of Valor “ starting September 10, 2017 and displayed through November 11, 2017. They would like to feature as
many patriotic quilts as possible in this exhibit. By titling the exhibit, “Remembering: Quilts of Patriotism and Quilts of Valor” their goal is to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served the United States by filling the gallery
with amazing patriotic quilts. For this exhibit they want to display only quilts with a patriotic theme or are made from the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. If you have a patriotic quilt you would be interested in exhibiting, please call 620email at 846-2527,
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! STEVENS COUNTY FAIR
Visit the SCL booth at the Stevens County Fair Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Find out what the library can do for you!!! Register for giveaways too. Hope to see you there! FAIR BARBECUE The library will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 28 so that library staff may attend the fair barbecue. 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
Concealed Carry applications drop in 2017 fiscal year The attorney general’s office received more than 5,100 new applications for concealed carry licenses in the recently ended 2017 fiscal year, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said last week. Between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017, the Concealed Carry Licensing Unit received 5,119 new applications. This was the lowest number of applications received in a fiscal year since the licensing program began in 2006. A legislative change in 2015 allows eligible Kansans to carry concealed without a license. While the number of new applications has waned, most Kansans who already have permits are choosing to keep their licenses active. The Concealed Carry Licensing Unit received more than 21,000 renewal applications during the 2017 fiscal year.
Licenses are still required in most states, and Kansas licenses are currently recognized in 38 states. “Many Kansans continue to recognize the benefits of obtaining a license, including our reciprocity agreements with other states,” Schmidt said. “We continue to work with other states to ensure Kansas licenses are recognized.” Schmidt also encouraged all Kansans who intend to carry firearms to pursue training opportunities. He reminded all Kansans who choose to carry firearms to comply with properly posted signage. Currently, more than 83,000 Kansans have active concealed carry licenses. More information on the concealed carry licensing program is available on the attorney general’s Web site at www.ag.ks.gov.
to us on Instagram, Facebook, or email and we’ll add you to our map. Then come in and see where we’ve been! 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.
parade is “Where the Road Ends and the Fun Begins”.
Come to public meeting to discuss length limits
Glinda the good witch along with Dorothy, Toto, The Tin Man and club members.
shows the “road” ending and the “fun” beginning!
stauthm@ucom.net or come by the Stauth Memorial Museum as soon as possible! Reservations will be accepted on a first-to-notify basis! The deadline to notify them you want to display a quilt is Friday, August 4, 2017. If you know of someone who has a patriotic quilt, please encourage them to contact the museum about displaying their quilt in this amazing exhibit. For more information or to notify them you want to participate, contact 620-8462527. Business hours for the Stauth Memorial Museum, 111 N Aztec, Montezuma, Ks 67867 are: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. w w w. s t a u t h m e m o r i a l museum.org.
mission, the 21-inch minimum length limit would go into effect in 2018. For questions regarding
this meeting, contact David Spalsbury at 785-726-3212 or Lynn Davignon at 785-6288614.
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Brecklyn Stump entertains the crowds with her beautiful solo.
Renee and Sydney Beesley wow the crowd at the 2017 Sorghum Queen contest with their duet.
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for August 2017 Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross Dr. Brown Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Sam Gross
Cardiology General Surgeon Orthopedics Orthopedics Dietitian Podiatry Cardiology General Surgeon Orthopedics Dietitian
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
Last year’s Sorghum Queen Sydney Beesley announces the winners.
The 2017 Sorghum Queen and her court gather for a photo. Left to right are First Princess Hannah Archuleta, 2017 Sorghum Queen Claire
Tobias Grubbs and Faith Beesley give a great performance to the enjoyment of the Sorghum Queen crowd.
Clark, Second Princess Britta Beesley and Miss Congeniality Luz Romo. Congratulations to all of you!!
First Princess Hannah Archuleta is presented with a rose bouquet by 2016 Sorghum Queen Sydney Beesley.
Sixty-fifth Sorghum Queen contest prizes abound Friday, July 21, Hugoton’s Pollyannas crowned Miss Claire Clark as Stevens County’s sixty-fifth Sorghum Queen. As Sorghum Queen, Claire will enjoy numerous
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prizes including a glittery tiara, courtesy of the Pollyannas and a rose bouquet from Kramer, Nordling and Nordling. Citizens State Bank gave her a $100 prepaid card, and Janet’s Bridal & Boutique awarded her with a $50 gift certificate. First National Bank gave $50 cash, and The Hugoton Hermes gave Claire a year’s subscription to the paper. The Stevens County Fitness Center gave a one month membership to the facility. Jeff Ramsey’s Farm Bureau, Jordan Air, Hoskinson Well Service and State Farm each gave the Queen $25 cash. Claire also received a $25 gift certificate from Flatlanders and $15 cash from EZ Access Storage. Claire can keep a golden tan for at least one more month thanks to Tan’alon’s gift of a free month of tanning. Pizza Hut gave a large pizza, and Rose Lens awarded her with an 8x10 photo. Claire will also receive a $10 gift certificate from Buffies and gifts from RJ’s Hair Studio, Creative Specialties, Crawford Farms and Elegant Exchange by Darla. First Princess Hannah Archuleta was also showered
with gifts, including her rose bouquet from Riley Chevrolet, a one year subscription to The Hermes and a month’s membership to the Fitness Center. Hannah will also receive a $50 prepaid card from Citizens State Bank, and $25 in cash from First National Bank and Hoskinson Well Service. Jordan Air gave Hannah $20 in cash, while EZ Access Storage gave $15 cash. She also won a $10 gift certificate from Buffies, a $25 gift certificate from Flatlanders and a large pizza from Pizza Hut. Janet’s Bridal & Boutique, Creative Specialties and Elegant Exchange by Darla each gave Hannah a special gift. Britta Beesley, Second Princess’s rose bouquet came from Ghumm’s Auto Center. A $25 prepaid card was given by Citizens State Bank, and First National Bank gave her $25 cash. Britta will stay informed thanks to her free year of The Hermes, and she can stay in shape for a few weeks, thanks to a free month membership at the Fitness Center. Janet’s Bridal & Boutique, Creative Specialties and Elegant Exchange by Darla will
all give Britta a special gift. Hoskinson Well Service gave $25 cash, Jordan Air gave $20 and EZ Access gave $15. Flatlanders awarded Britta a $25 gift certificate, and Buffies gave a $10 gift certificate. She also won a large pizza from Pizza Hut. Miss Congeniality Luz Romo won a rose bouquet from Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, and a one year subscription to The Hermes. She’ll also take home a $25 prepaid card from Citizens State Bank and $25 cash from First National Bank. Stevens County Fitness Center gave a one month membership, and Pizza Hut gave her a large pizza. A $25 gift certificate from Flatlanders and a $10 gift certificate from Buffies were also given. Gifts abounded - coming from Janet’s Bridal & Boutique, Creative Specialties, Fiss Architecture, Farm Bureau Association and Elegant Exchange by Darla. Hoskinson Water Service and Hi Plains Lumber both gave $25 cash, Jordan Air awarded $20 and EZ Access gave $15 cash. Congratulations to all these lovely ladies! Have fun at the 2017 Fair!
While certain breast cancer risk factors, including gender and age, are beyond women’s control, the American Cancer Society notes that certain factors are related to personal behaviors. Alcohol consumption is one such lifestyle-related risk factor for breast cancer. Compared with nondrinkers, women who consume between two and five alcoholic drinks per day have about a 1.5 times greater risk of developing breast cancer than women who abstain from alcohol. A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases only
slightly compared to nondrinkers if she has just one alcoholic beverage per day. Weight is another breast cancer risk factor that women can control. Women who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who are not. Prior to menopause, womens’ ovaries make most of their estrogen, with fat tissue making just a small amount. But womens’ ovaries stop making estrogen when they enter menopause, at which time fat tissue produces most of their estrogen. Having excessive fat tissue can
increase estrogen levels and raise a woman’s risk for breast cancer. If or when a woman decides to have children can also affect her risk for breast cancer. According to the ACS, women who have not had children or who had their first child after turning 30 have a slightly higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer than women who had many pregnancies and became pregnant at an early age. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Certain risk factors contribute to breast cancer
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City to apply for KDWPT funding for Trail Extension The City of Hugoton will apply to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Recreational Trails Program for funding to complete Phase 2 of the Raydene Park Recreational Trail. Please refer to the attached map for trail details. This Phase 2 section of trail will begin at Adams Street in Raydene Park, progress eastward to the Stevens County Fairgrounds, connecting to existing sidewalks at the fairgrounds. Continuing north through the fairgrounds to Eleventh Street, the trail will turn
westward then cross to the north side of Eleventh Street at Adams and continue on west. Turning north at Jefferson Street, the trail will continue one and one half blocks to connect to the existing walking path at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Completing Phase 2 of the Raydene Park Recreational Trail would bring the City one step closer to completing a loop of 6’ 0” wide accessible trail and sidewalk around the heart of the City. Multiple connected projects have been completed over
the past seven years, beginning with the downtown streetscape project in 2010. The Safe Routes to School and Phase 1 of the Raydene Park Recreational Trail were completed last year. If selected for funding, Phase 2 would be constructed in 2018. Three and one half blocks would remain on Jefferson Street between the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum and Hugoton Elementary School as a future project to complete the loop of approximately 2.5 miles of accessible trail and sidewalk.
Tips to avoid heat injuries
Philip Norton, center, is the first place winner in the two wheel drive class at Dirtona Saturday. Pictured with him are, the Second
Princess Britta Beesley, Sorghum Queen Claire Clark and First Princess Hannah Archuleta. The other two trophy winners are from out of town.
Winners in the side by side competiton are pictured with Sorghum Queen Royalty. Left to right are, Jeff Hemann third place, Hannah Archuleta, Matt Esarey first place, Claire Clark, Jan Leonard
second place and Britta Beesley. Dirtona very much appreciates the persons who donated equipment for the track Saturday night.
The 4x4 class winners are Timothy Allen second place, Braxton Reynolds first place and Cody Guerrero third place. Standing with the winners are Sorghum Queen winners. From the left, First Princess Hannah Archuleta, Allen,
Reynolds, Sorghum Queen Claire Clark, Guerrero and Second Princess Britta Beesley. Dirtona wishes to express their appreciation to the many persons who helped build and set up the track.
Deer permits available over the counter August 1 Resident hunters and hunters purchasing deer permits available over the counter can obtain their 2017 permits beginning August 1. Deer permits available over the counter for the 2017 season include: Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer permits – valid for one white-tailed deer buck, doe or fawn – may be used statewide in any season, using equipment legal for that season. Resident Archery Eitherspecies/Either-sex Deer permits – valid for one white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn – may be used statewide with archery equipment only during archery season. Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits – valid for one whitetailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn – may be used either in the East Zone (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) OR the West Zone (1, 2, 17,
18) during the early muzzleloader season and the regular firearm season. Hunters may use muzzleloading equipment only with this permit. Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permits – valid any whitetailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by the landowner or tenant during muzzleloader, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season – are $22.50. These permits may only be obtained by individuals who qualify as resident landowners or tenants, including family members living with the landowner or tenant. Resident Antlerless Whitetailed Deer permits – valid for any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull – are available to any hunter who has first purchased a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer,
unless the antlerless permit is purchased on or after December 30. Hunters may obtain up to five Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits; the first is valid in Deer Management Units 1 thru 17 and 19, including lands managed by the Department. Additional Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits are valid in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19, on private land with landowner permission, Walk-In-Hunting Areas, and Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson Wildlife Areas and Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. No Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits are valid in Unit 18, and Either-Species Antlerless-Only permits are not available for 2017. For more information, visit ksoutdoors.com or call (620) 672-5911.
Temperatures are soaring in Kansas, prompting heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for many communities and the potential for heat-related injuries. According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States. Heat injuries include heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat injuries may affect anyone, although children, older adults and pets are particularly susceptible. To avoid heat injuries this summer, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises following these safety tips: • Stay out of the heat as much as possible. Limit outdoor activities until the cooler part of the day. • Cover your skin with lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. • Sunburn reduces your body's ability to dissipate heat, so if you must work outside for an extended period, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Make sure there is someone available to check on you. • Keep a close eye on children and check on elderly neighbors. Watch for signs of heat-related illness, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heavy sweating, weakness, skin that is cold and pale or hot and dry, and high body temperature. • Call 9-1-1 for suspected heat-related emergencies. Heatwaves become more dangerous each day they continue. The cumulative effect of the excessive heat on
the body leads to more cases of heat-related illness and death. You can save a life by getting someone into an airconditioned room for just an hour or two. KDEM officials suggest having a plan for where your family can go if there is a power outage. Many communities offer cooling centers or consider a trip to the movies, a mall or the library if you know someone who does not have a working air conditioner in their home. Additional information on what to do regarding extreme heat conditions may be found at www.nws. noaa.gov/om/heat/index.sh tml. Heat safety for Pets Unlike people, our pets can’t tell us when they are suffering from the heat, so watch for signs of heat stroke. These signs may include, but are not limited to panting, dehydration, excessive drooling, increased body temperature, production of only small amounts of urine or no urine, muscle tremors, or wobbly, uncoordinated or drunken gait or movement.
To protect your pet from extreme heat: • Ensure outside pets have water and plenty of shade. Bring pets inside for cooling breaks during the hottest part of the day. • Check on pets frequently to ensure they aren’t suffering from the heat. If you’re gone during the day, ask a neighbor to check on them. • Don’t leave your pet in an enclosed vehicle. A car’s internal temperature can reach dangerous levels in just a matter of minutes. A car’s interior may go from 80 degrees to 99 degrees Fahrenheit in as little as 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can reach nearly 110 degrees. After an hour, it’s at 123 degrees! More information on heat safety for pets can be found at www.humanesociety. org/animals/resources/tips/ pets_safe_heat_wave.html.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 13, 2017) 3t 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.
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
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If you would like to help sponsor the 2017 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, donations are still being gratefully accepted! You do not have to be a current Chamber member to donate. Please contact Alisha Owens at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305, visit the office at 624 S. Main or email hugotonchamber @gmail.com to find out how to contribute. Residents and businesses like you make Stevens County a “great place to call home”!
With the start of school just around the corner it’s time again for the annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. The breakfast serves as a time to honor and show appreciation to the teachers and support staff of the area schools. Sponsors for the event include Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Rotary Club and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast will be at Pigs R Us, 110 East Seventh in Hugoton, Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 a.m. Teachers and staff of Hugoton USD 210, Heritage Christian Academy and Moscow USD 209 are invited to enjoy good food and great company.
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Schraeders travel to Haiti with Liberal mission team to serve Christian Light School and people of Port au Prince Sean and Stephanie Schraeder, along with six others from First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal, spent a week in June serving at Christian Light School in Port au Prince, Haiti. They spent the week teaching summer school to second grade students and doing much needed maintenance projects around the school. Many projects were on the list for the week: building kitchen counters and an island for the school kitchen (the women had been sitting on the floor to prepare meals); installing ceiling fans; repairing and replacing outlets, light switches, light
fixtures and wiring; painting walls; and general maintenance around the school. One of the projects was changing out the battery inverter packs. There isn't enough electricity in the city for everyone to have power so part of the city (mostly the business district and some schools) has power during the day. Then the power is switched off in late afternoon, and the other parts of the city have power. The Christian Light School uses solar panels and inverter packs to power the property overnight. There are several people who live on the campus, including the
director of the school Sherrie Fausey. Other residents there include some employees of the school. Another project was offcampus - putting a roof on a newly-constructed home. The church in Liberal sponsored a home to be built for one of the employees of the school, Mr. Jude. He and his wife and two children lived in a tin home. Now the family has a concrete block home. After the team left, Mr. Jude and his friends finished up the house and added a door and bars in the windows. They now have a nice, stable, dry home. The team took a trip out to visit two homes sponsored by American churches, one of them being Mr. Jude's home. This gave the team a very good glimpse into Haitian life. One of the streets was blocked off by boys who were playing soccer. They had metal frames for goals and used large rocks to block off the street. The driver found a way to get through and the boys smiled and waved. There were street markets in various places
selling food, clothing, shoes, mangoes, personal toiletries, and many other items. Women carried laundry, boxes, crates and baskets on their heads as they walked. Men and children pushed wheelbarrows to and from their homes. Tap-Taps (taxis carrying many people) and motorcycle taxis filled the streets. There were wooden framed homes, concrete block homes, tin homes, and tarp homes. Most do not have plumbing - they cook their meals over a fire and do their laundry in large buckets outside. The average daily wage for a Haitian is about $5. One concrete block to build a home is over $2. One of the programs of the school is a baby feeding program. Team members took turns going to the ravine to participate in the program. The school prepares a meal - one day it was soup - to be taken to the ravine. Mommas line the street with their bowl and spoon to feed their babies who are there with them. The children on the program are weighed and measured and given vitamins. Many of the students who attend Christian Light School are from the ravine. It is one of
the poorest areas of Port au Prince. The people there do not own the land they are living on and are essentially “squatters”. The government has been known to drive bulldozers through the area to tear down the homes. Sean and Stephanie both hope to return to Haiti next summer with First Southern Baptist Church of Liberal.
The Liberal Church has been on mission with Christian Light School for the past nine years, helping to rebuild after the earthquake of 2010 and continuing maintenance on the school property. If you would like to donate or learn more about the Christian Light School, please visit Christian LightHaiti.org.
A mother and her baby receive food and vitamins as part of their involvement in the baby feeding program in the ravine.
Students in the Christian Light School show their smiles along with teacher Stephanie Schraeder during her recent trip to Haiti. She and her husband Sean helped others from Liberal’s Southern Baptist with teaching and maintenance at the school.
Above left is the tin home Mr. Jude and his family formerly lived in, while the newly-built concrete block home sits right “next door”.
Haitians really “use their heads” as can be seen here! Both men and women carry items atop their noggin while going about their daily lives.
Mission team members gather the night before their departure for a quick group photo; they’d worked hard throughout the week and were glad to share the time with such good friends.
Director of the Christian Light School Sherrie Fausey stands at the far right. Ms. Fausey thanked the volunteers profusely throughout their time in Haiti.
MBC kids learn to be “Authentic” at Super Summer
Area kids gather for an evening game of soccer in one of the streets the mission team traveled down. The children gladly moved out of the way for their vehicle, and waved to the Americans as they went by.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 27, 2017) 3t IN THE PROBATE COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY M. STAPLES, DECEASED Case No. 2017PR000030 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby notified that Donita Graham filed a petition in the above Court praying for admission to probate of the will of Henry M. Staples and for Informal
Administration. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before the August 22, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.
Super Summer is a Southern Baptist Church youth camp hosted at Webster Conference Center in Salina. Moscow Baptist Church took seven students and two adult sponsors for Super Summer 2017 - Authentic. The 450 campers learned what it means to be an Authentic Follower of Christ through Bible Study with Pastor Ryan Fontenot from The Mount Church in Dallas and worship with Jason Waller and his band, who are also from The Mount. Campers also participated
in Bible Study and Family Groups with the Collegiate Staff. The Bible Study this week was from Acts 1:13-14, Acts 2:36-47 and Galatians 2:20. Everyone participated in B.L.A.S.T. games all week including lake and land relays, four-way Tug-of-War, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Ga Ga Ball, a flag design competition, cheer off, and an obstacle course for the final tournament. Moscow Baptist was on the Green team this year - Busta Lime was the team name.
Other events the youth participated in were High Ropes Challenge courses MBC did the Pinnacle of Faith (climbing a 30 foot pole and jumping off ) and Ready to Fly (runners are on one end of a rope that goes over a pulley and the flier is on the other end - the flier runs one direction and the runners run the opposite direction pulling the flier off the ground - allowing them to "fly"). They are confidence, trust, and team building activities. The students are harnessed in and there is someone on the ground to keep them from falling so it is very safe, chal-
lenging, and fun! Free time fun included swimming in the lake or pool, open gym, paddle boats, canoes, blobbing, foosball, pool tables, tether ball, frisbee golf and many other games. All of the campers from Moscow came home changed in some way - God was certainly moving and working in this camp.
“Busta Lime” team flag
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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
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
Super Summer participants learned the meaning of teamwork during the “Ready to Fly” exercise, wherein team members worked together to pull a teammate off the ground to “fly” through the air.
Moscow attendees at Super Summer include MBC Pastor Sean Schraeder, Jesse Persinger, Heidi Hernandez, Hunter Persinger and sponsor Stephanie Schraeder in the back row and Sarah McLeod, Makayla Persinger, MaKayla Munson and Hailey Blue in the front row.
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Dealing with Disaster - Part 3: Travis McCarty By John Schlageck Talk about a world turned topsy-turvy. That’s what happened March 6 in Clark County. On that fateful day, wildfires exploded across Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas and swept through an estimated 1.5 million acres. A couple days after the fire burnt out, some said the charred remains looked like Mars—desolate and barren. For Travis McCarty, this day will remain forever etched in his memory. The experience scorched his soul. He watched as 76 mile-perhour winds fueled grass fires that destroyed more than 461,000 acres in Clark County where his family has farmed and ranched for four generations. Dozens of farm and ranch families lost their homes, out buildings and livestock. Countless wildlife fell prey to the fiery devastation including dead and severely injured coyotes, deer and jackrabbits. A large-animal vet by trade, McCarty was consulting at a feedlot near Montezuma that day when his phone rang. “Dad called to say he really needed me,” McCarty says. “He told me he was headed toward a neighbor with his tractor and disk to save his home from fire.” Seeing the billowing smoke about 65 miles to the southeast, McCarty jumped in his pickup and sped toward Ashland. That’s when the chaos began. Trying to reach the Sand Creek Ranch pasture, he turned around because he couldn’t make it due to the fire and smoke. Instead, he rendezvoused with his wife and
father-in-law. They headed for his parent’s place to move some first-calf heifer pairs into a safe place. As they hurried to save the cattle, the fire swept closer. Little more than a mile away, McCarty says he could feel the heat like a blowtorch on the back of his neck. “It was the biggest fire I’d ever seen and covered the sky,” he recalls. “It scared me to death as it raced toward us.” Realizing the imminent danger, they abandoned their rescue mission and headed for the Ashland-Englewood junction away from the fire’s path. Several minutes later the wind shifted and McCarty thought it safe to return to his parents’ home. As he pulled into the driveway, he saw the fire had burned within a few feet of the house. It remained intact. “Only God knows why that house is still standing,” McCarty says. “You do funny things when you’re in a situation so out of control. I grabbed the little water reservoir out of my vet box in the pickup and started spraying any fire or hot spots I could see. When I think back, it was comical but I had to try anything to help.” Like so many of their neighbors, the McCartys lost livestock and miles of fencing. Twenty-eight head of his 60head breeding stock females died in the wildfire. Half of his dad’s 340-head cow herd perished. Two months after the fire, the Clark County cattlemen continue to rebuild and pick up the pieces of their broken lives. They take each day one at a time. Nothing is normal anymore. Their goal – move
Travis McCarty's story is the third and final in KFB's "Dealing with Disaster" series created by veteran farm journalist John Schlageck.The series features Kansas farmers and ranchers and their ability to rise above devastating disasters including the state's largest wildfire, an April blizzard and its impact on this year's wheat crop. Photo courtesy of John Schlageck. forward. “We’re going to grind it out like my grandfather and his father did during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl days,” McCarty says. “I’m sure they experienced similar feelings we have. It’s stressful and it’s aged us all.” Their surviving cows and calves remain in temporary pastures. Stock mob graze weedy areas enclosed by electric fence. Sometimes they bust out and free range like the days before Joseph McCoy forever changed the opencountry, cattle grazing in Kansas. The McCartys plan to finish rebuilding fence by the end of 2017. Generous donations from throughout the country have provided them with approximately 25 percent of the fencing materials needed to rebuild. So far, they’ve cleared almost 95 percent of the burnt posts and barbed wire from the cross fencing and perimeter fencing surrounding their pastures. They’ve rebuilt less than 10 percent.
“We’ll probably be in this rebuilding mode for years,” McCarty says. “We take each day one at a time. Nothing is normal anymore.” Yes, every day is different. New challenges, small triumphs, setbacks and baby steps forward, he says. With every passing day McCarty feels a little stronger. Looking back on March 7, the fires still burned. Father and son cried together about their losses – the carnage of dead cows and calves seemed too much to bear. “That was the bottom for us,” McCarty recalls. “Thinking what in the world are we going to do.” Then his phone rang. People calling – asking to help. The fires still smoldered. The McCartys didn’t know what needed to be done. They hadn’t even had time to assess the fire’s consequences. Farmers and cattlemen like the McCartys remain a fiercely independent lot. Self-reliant. If something – anything – needs done. They will fix it.
Senator Moran supports bill to allocate rural funding U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee’s approval of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to support farmers and ranchers, encourage rural economic development, and enhance food safety in FY2018. The legislation, which Sen. Moran supported as a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, allocates funding for priorities within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This bill continues our investments in rural America while also reducing our federal spending as compared to currently enacted levels. “The success of our ag community impacts every sector of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Moran. “Our agriculture appropriations bill makes certain that farmers and ranchers in Kansas and across the country have the resources they need to succeed, while investing in the future through agriculture research, conservation and animal health initiatives. This legislation also protects crop insurance and strengthens risk management tools critical to our nation’s agriculture producers, especially during times of low commodity prices.” Sen. Moran continued, “I have long been a supporter of initiatives to help transitioning military veterans explore opportunities in production agriculture, and I’m pleased that this year’s bill builds upon the provisions included in years past to encourage our veterans to pursue farming, ranching and other careers in agriculture.” The bill prioritizes a number of key issues for Kansans, including:
Agriculture research Continues support for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), USDA’s premier competitive grant program for basic and applied agriculture research. The bill maintains increased levels of support for wheat and sorghum research, including resources to fight against the sugarcane aphid which is harming sorghum production. It promotes research completed at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) labs and universities in Kansas to keep producers on the cutting edge of technology and competitive in a global market. Conservation Supports USDA conservation efforts, including working lands programs and increased funding for Conservation Technical Assistance. Technical assistance through the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) gives farmers and ranchers the knowledge and tools to be better stewards of the land and water and underpins USDA’s voluntary, non-regulatory approach to conservation approach. Watershed and flood prevention Strengthens the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program. This program protects our rural communities from flooding by providing needed support for watershed projects. Watersheds also protect our natural resources and provide conservation benefits by reducing erosion and increasing sediment retention. Estimates show that in Kansas alone, watershed projects in place today provide $115 million in economic and flood damage reduction benefits. Veteran outreach Includes funding for USDA to support initiatives that engage in outreach and training for veterans transi-
tioning from military service to careers in agriculture. Nearly 40 percent of the nation’s farms are owned and operated by farmers over the age of 65 creating a significant demand new farmers, while at the same time, over 800,000 service members are expected to transition out of the military in the coming years. Rural water systems Provides robust support for the Grassroots Source Water Protection Program and Circuit Rider Program, which are designed to provide technical assistance to rural water systems and prevent pollution of surface and ground water used as the primary source of drinking water by rural residents. Food safety initiatives Supports implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act and USDA food inspection services, which intends to improve preventive control measures for food production, decrease foodborne illness outbreaks,
and better ensure the safety of imported food. Preventing food contamination keeps consumers safe and heathy and helps agriculture stakeholders by instilling confidence in our food systems. International Food Assistance Increases support for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole Food for Education, programs that utilize U.S. grown commodities to feed hungry and malnourished people around the world. Approximately 10 percent of hard red winter wheat exports in 2016 were through food aid programs, directly benefitting Kansas agriculture produces. These programs also serve our national interests by promoting political, economic and social stability in regions of the world important to America's strategic interests, in addition to elevating our country's moral standing and leadership.
Kansans sought to serve on Marketing Advisory Board
The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s agricultural advocacy, marketing and outreach team is seeking talented Kansans to serve on the Marketing Advisory Board. The mission of the KDA marketing program team is to serve all Kansans through innovative programming and deliver solutions designed to create an environment that facilitates growth and expansion in agriculture while increasing pride in and awareness of the state’s largest industry — agriculture. The Marketing Advisory Board will advise the program team on a variety of topics through the following sub-committees: From the Land of Kansas, international agricultural develop-
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They will handle it themselves. Thank you very much. “Most of us are people who usually don’t ask for help,” McCarty says softly. “But now, we had to learn to say, ‘yes.’” The outpouring of those wanting to help has been overwhelming. Friends helping friends. Neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone in the community and from across the country pitching in. McCarty talks about a 19year-old young man who traveled from Michigan four times to help. He’s brought fencing supplies, clothing, organized hay delivery and worked a week of his vacation rebuilding fence. “This spirit keeps you going,” he says. “While we’ve suffered a huge financial blow – it’s just money.” McCarty hopes to one day
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pay this generosity forward. He recently dropped everything to assist in another community devastated by hail and a tornado. “I can’t tell you if I’d have done that a year ago,” he says. “But after experiencing the fire you just go.” The fire of 2017 changed the lives of those who live in Clark County forever. All know the feeling of watching the sky turn black, the arid smell, seeing the smoke blanket the landscape and wondering why? Most will say they rose to the challenge, met it head-on and are better people for doing so. This kind of spirit and selflessness will allow this region of Kansas to recover. A community of kindred spirits moving forward.
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By Phoebe Brummett
ROLLA
Light family are participants in Talent Quest
Steffan Light, RHS Class of 2005, and his wife Tara, along with sister Meredith Light, a 2013 Rolla High School graduate, and recent 2017 graduate of Southwestern Christian University, are working at two Special Events in Orlando, Fl. - IPHC Youth Quest (includes Talent Quest) and the Twentyeighth IPHC General Conference, July 20-30, 2017. Steffan, Tara and Meredith were all participants in the Talent Quest part of Youth Quest during their teen years and earned scholarships in numerous categories to be able to attend Southwestern Christian
Five generations of women gathered Saturday, July 22 to celebrate the youngest’s first birthday. Hester Millemon is blessed to have all these lovely women be part of her family.
University in Bethany. The three alumni are now returning to be involved in the production and success of both gatherings. Steffan will be working in video filming and productions, and plans to produce the closing ceremony of Awards Night of Talent Quest. Featuring a format much like the Academy Awards, winners are announced, awarded and honored. Meredith Light, currently employed by the IPHC Discipleship Ministries, is Director for this Awards event. She will be singing with a Worship Team during YQ as well as covering the many other
responsibilities during Youth Quest events. Meredith and Steffan are part of a special team who has worked hard to make this Youth Quest memorable for those participating. Tara is judging events and leading the large group of teens who gather from all over the country to form the Youth Quest Choir performing at the Awards Night. Immediately following Youth Quest, they will switch to the Twenty-eighth IPHC General Conference where they also have many responsibilities in production.
From left to right are Jazlyn Galvez, Halley Keim, Hannah Keim, Melba George and Hester Millemon . Photo courtesy of Melba George.
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August 1 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the High School Office. Back to school pack-
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ets will be given out at this time. Junior high and high school students can get their locker assignments at this time as well. The first day of school for Rolla will be August 23!
Supply lists are on Facebook Rolla’s School Supply lists are available for students on the USD 217 Facebook page or several other Rolla pages. They were also emailed to parents. If you did not receive one and need one, please contact the district office.
Melanie Norton, Jessi Norton, Phillip Norton, Allyson Norton and Garry Norton pose with the Tough Truck trophy in front of the winning
pickup. Photo courtesy of Kim Clark (sister to Phillip Norton).
Phillip Norton wins obstacle course competition at Dirtona The Tough Truck competition at Hugoton Dirtona
Racetrack had a Rolla winner Saturday, July 22. Phillip
Last day to swim is August 13 The Rolla Swimming Pool has announced their last open day for the season will be August 13. They have had
a great season this year and hope to see many more of you in the weeks to come!
Norton ran this 1995 Ford pickup in memory of his friend, Lee Hull. The trucks ran an obstacle course on the track and the best time won. Phillip Norton, encouraged by his family and friends, won this entertaining competition. Congratulations Phillip!
Rank has its privileges Rolla History from David Stout Last week I wrote about the possibility that my father being on the Rolla school board may have allowed me to get away with things other students got paddled for. I don’t know whether there was anything to this assumption, but I would like to stick with this theme by jumping ahead about 50 years to tell a couple of stories about when there was no question that being a Rolla Stout had its privileges. (Note: It was my intention to make this point last week, but as the editors of The Hugoton Hermes well know, I can be wordy at times, and they have to cut me down to size – or at least cut my articles down to size.) These stories aren’t just about me, however. They include other Stouts and some special breaks we got - which we shouldn’t have simply because we were Stouts. The first one involved me and my aunt and uncle, Price and Alice Stout. As I’ve pointed out before, Uncle Price was a Morton County Deputy Sheriff for years and years, going back to the 1930s, and in 1957 Aunt Alice was hired
as a Morton County Sheriff’s dispatcher. They were both still in these positions during the many years I attended various schools back east (Southwestern College in Winfield, St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City, and of course, KU in Lawrence). When I would drive back to Rolla during my college years in the 1960s and 1970s, I would always be in a big toot to get home (with many speeding tickets all over Kansas to prove it), and once while whizzing through Hugoton the local police pulled me over. They recognized the “Stout” name on my driver’s license, and asked me if I was any relation to the Stouts in Rolla. I confirmed I was, but they pressed for more information. “Any relation to Price Stout?” Surprisingly, when they learned he was my uncle, they let me go. When I got home 20 minutes later, my family was expecting me any minute because they knew I’d been stopped in Hugoton. How’d they know? Because they’d received a call from Aunt Alice, won-
dering if I was on my way home from back east because she’d just received a call from the Hugoton police wanting to confirm she was my aunt after they’d stopped me in Hugoton. (Damn! That’s one of the problems with “fame.” It’s hard to keep some things a secret.) But I wasn’t the only Speedy Stout in and around Rolla, and Uncle Price wasn’t the only Stout to be a lawman in Rolla. My cousin Merlin Stout was elected as the sheriff of Morton County for several years, which put him in the unusual position of outranking our uncle Price Stout. In any case, Price Stout wasn’t the only deputy sheriff in Morton County who reported to Merlin, and there was an occasion when one of the other deputies pulled my mom over near Elkhart for speeding. Of course, when he saw the name of “Stout” on her driver license, he asked her the same question the city cop in Hugoton had asked me years before: “Are you any relation to the Stouts in Rolla?”
“Yes.” “Which one?” “All of ‘um.” And, also just like the city cop in Hugoton letting me go, this Morton County deputy sheriff let Mom go. (And also just like my experience, he radioed into the dispatcher, Mom’s sister-inlaw Alice Stout, just to confirm that Margie Stout was indeed a Rolla Stout.) But unlike my experience, Mom reported later that she really didn’t want any special treatment – she wished that the deputy would have given her a ticket like he was ‘pos’ta do. The next story of this kind of rank being rank is going to have to be told next week because in my usual manner, I’m writing way too much, but just as a segue to the next story, let me just point out that after Merlin Stout’s years as sheriff of Morton County, he went on to be elected as one of the Morton County commissioners. The story will be about him and the special treatment his father received because of Merlin’s position.
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History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, June 7, 2007 Cake and all the trimmings were presented to Floyd Knox for his many years of service. For 50 years, Floyd has worked for the City of Hugoton. He was only 17 when he began his employment June 1, 1957. Tanner Rindels gained the title of Honorable Mention AllAmerican infielder bestowed on athletes by the National Junior College Athletic Association. This was his sophomore season with the Seward County Community College baseball program. Playing this summer for the semi-pro Liberal Bee Jays, Rindels has signed to play for Texas Tech University next season. Friday, July 16, 1937 Reports from all parts of southwest Kansas as well as the farms of Stevens County indicate a scourge of grasshoppers have invaded the country. A lot of them came one evening last week and Monday night, another drove came in and made camp. Farmers from the various parts of the county are complaining the pests are working on the milo, not being satisfied
with the larger plant, they are destroying the small plants as they come through the ground. In Colorado, the hoppers
have been bad for two weeks and much of the area covered by them is in waste now. Here in Kansas, there have been plenty of them but not so bad
until this week. Colorado, Oklahoma and the western tier of Kansas counties have been waging war on them but they are flying
Letters from World War II are provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill. Headquarters Fifth Air Force APO 925 May 15, 1944 Dear Mr. Anderson, Recently your son, Staff Sergeant E.B. Anderson, was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross. It was an award made in recognition of courageous service to his combat organization, his fellow American airmen, his country, his home, and to you.
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 20, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
BATTLING GRASSHOPPERS TO SAVE WEST’S HARVEST - Prospects of the first bumper small grain crop in five years in the west, particularly the “dust-bowl” regions, were dimmed when swarming hordes of grasshoppers descended, threatening plant life. Indication of the plague is represented by the photo above, left, showing how many ‘hoppers blanketed a sheet. Chief weapon in the farmers’ onslaught on these pests is a solution of poisoned sawdust mixed
with blackstrap molasses. Thousands of tons have been distributed by truck, right, in an effort to head off the ‘hoppers before they develop wings and spread still more widely. State and federal governments combined forces in an eradication campaign. Focal point of the first drive was eastern Colorado where these pictures were taken, although other western states faced the same menace. Taken from the July 9, 1937 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
three children at this time. Their three youngest children were born at Moscow. Mr. Gaskill owned an elevator in Johnson City for a while with his brother as manager. He also bought Mr. Shorb’s share of the Moscow elevator. The family moved to Dodge City for a while where Mr. Gaskill bought and sold carloads of grain. They soon returned to their elevator business at Moscow. They built their two story home in Moscow in 1929. Also in 1929, Mr. Gaskill organized a telephone service for Moscow. Lon was the first mayor of Moscow after the town was incorporated. He circulated the
petition to build the first high school and served on the high school board for years. Mr. Gaskill brought the first electric high line to Moscow from the Hugoton plant. This line served Moscow for 15 years, then sold it to the Pioneer Cooperative Plant in Ulysses. He loved to shoot skeet and had his own machine and several good shotguns. He taught his boys how to shoot, and they became quite good at it. He also loved baseball. He managed a Moscow baseball team and took them all over the state to play. He donated the lights and electricity for the Moscow ball diamond.
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He was cited for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific Area from October 20 to December 1, 1943. Your son took part in sustained operational activity against the enemy during which hostile contact was probable and expected. These flights included supplies and transporting troops over territory that was continually patrolled by enemy fighter aircraft. Often landings were made on fields which were only a few miles from Japanese bases. These
operations aided considerable in the recent successes in this theatre. Almost every hour of every day your son, and the sons of other American fathers, are doing just such things as that here in the Southwest Pacific. Theirs is a very real and very tangible contribution to victory and to peace. I would like to tell you how genuinely proud I am to have men such as your son in my command, and how gratified I am to know that young Americans with such courage and resourcefulness are fighting our country’s
Social Security By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City CAN I KEEP THIS BENEFIT PAYMENT? Social Security is with you through life’s journey, securing today and tomorrow for millions of people. We know that reliability and dependability is an important part of your financial security. We use the same throughout the month eligibility rules for the first month’s Social Security check through the last month’s check, so it’s easy to know when checks are payable. If you meet all the requirements to receive benefits, Social Security pays your benefit after you have lived throughout the month. At 62, the first month many people are eligible for benefits may be in the month after their birthday. Social Security follows an English law that says you actually reach your age the day before your birthday. So, if you were born on the first or second day of the month, your first month of eligibility will be your birth-
many hoppers on the rails of the Rock Island tracks, the Red Ball freight was stopped and had to be cut in two sections to make the Cimarron River hill. It certainly looks as if the battle is on. If we are to win, we must get into the fight. Along with the hoppers are the rabbits and poison will get them both. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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Memories from Yesteryear History of Lon Gaskill Courtesy of Randy Greenwood Lon Gaskill was transferred to Tyrone, Ok. to a lumber yard there. In 1915, he went into partnership with Mr. Shorb of Liberal, and they bought the Moscow Elevator. The Gaskills moved to Moscow, arriving March 5, 1916. In those days, there were no highways, and they traveled across the ranches on winding dirt trails crossing over cattle guards from ranch to ranch. They left Tyrone by car and went by way of Liberal where they were guests of Mr. Shorb for the noon meal. It took them all day to make the trip to Moscow. They had
across into greener fields. Colorado is leading the way in the most desperate fight. Guymon papers show the Oklahoma Panhandle is fixing for the battle with tons of poison. Morton County is said to be sending tons of poisons into the fields, along with Stanton, Hamilton and other Kansas counties. So far, Stevens County has not been strong in the fight, but Earl Lynch and other farmers tell us the hour has come to make the fight or all will go the grasshopper route. Over in Seward County near Kismet last week, there were so
day month. If you were born on any other day in the month, the first month you could receive benefits will be the month after your birthday month. When starting benefits after age 62, people are eligible to be paid for the month they file, since they were previously age 62 throughout the month. An example of this would be: if Michael is born June 1 or 2 and is age 62, the first month he will receive his benefit payment is July. If Michael’s birthday is any other day in June, the first month he will be eligible for benefits is July and his first benefit will be paid in August. If Michael starts benefits at age 63 and files in June, he can be paid for June in July. Benefits are always paid the following month for all types of Social Security benefits including retirement, disability and survivors. This does not apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Being eligible throughout
the month also applies to the month of death of a Social Security beneficiary. To be eligible for the payment, the person must have lived all month long to receive the payment that comes the following month. That includes throughout the entire last day of the month. Your survivor may be eligible for a payment for the last month and should contact us at 1-800-772-1213. For information about applying for survivors benefits, visit our website at www.so cialsecu rity.gov/planners/sur vivors/howtoapply.html. Understanding how the benefits are paid gives you a sense of certainty about your payments. You’ll know how to plan when starting benefits and what happens to the last check. We continue to secure your today and tomorrow by providing the Social Security information you need.
These lights are now located at a Hugoton ball park. Mr. Gaskill enjoyed bowling. There were no automatic pin setters then and he gave the pin boys several scares when he would get in a hurry to roll the ball. He was an avid traveler, and they traveled extensively. He was seldom seen when he wasn’t smoking a cigar. Mr. Gaskill was an enterprising business man. He passed away in 1952 at age seventytwo years. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
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
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ALONG THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM NITA GAY BAKER AND LEONARD BAKER, HER HUSBAND AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 156 PAGE 559 DATED 12/08/1993 AND RECORDED 12/16/1993, STEVENS COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF KANSAS. Tax ID: R2745/13516010180080000000, Commonly known as 414 S Jefferson St, Hugoton, KS 67951 (“the Property”) MS178577
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Stevens County, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2007-SP1 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-SP1 Plaintiff, vs. Dana M. Mace, et al. Defendants, Case No.17CV3 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60
to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. ________________________ Stevens County Sheriff
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battle against the aggressor nations. You, Mr. Anderson, have every reason to share that pride and gratification. Very sincerely, George C. Kenny, Lieutenant General Commanding. 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the Front Entrance of the Stevens County, Courthouse, Kansas, on August 17, 2017 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN STEVENS COUNTY, STATE OF KANSAS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 156, PAGE 559, ID#12516010180080000, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 9, IN BLOCK 39, EXCEPT A STRIP 10' WIDE AND 100' LONG
MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Jason A. Orr, #22222 jorr@msfirm.com 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 180 Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2007-SP1 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-SP1 IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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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 27, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLORES A. HARPER, DECEASED Case No. 17PR31 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
owned by Dolores A. Harper, within the State of Kansas, at the time of her death on January 16, 2017. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereon on or before the 21st day of August, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.
NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on July 20, 2017, by Charles W. Harper, praying for the determination of descent of all personal property, or interests therein,
Charles W. Harper Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner
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There will be a substitute meeting on Monday, July 31st at 4:00 pm for anyone interested in subbing for USD 210. You must have a current substitute license in order to be considered. For more information please attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at the new Central Office location, 529 S. Main. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, contact Ginny Muncy at (620) 544-4397.
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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 620-384-1101. (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 620-5441714. (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. $79,000. 580-884-0065. (8c27) --------------$
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1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home. Call Karen today to see this property.
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 28, 5:00 p.m. - ???, 200 Wilson, Lots of Clothes - Women’s, Men’s and Boys’ - Household Items, Jewelry, New Door and LOTS of Miscellaneous Items --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., 1404 S. Madison --------------GARAGE SALE: @428 S Monroe, Friday July28, 10am to 2pm & Saturday, July 29, 9am to 4pm. Lots of Misc. ---------------
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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.
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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.
FOR RENT HOUSES FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/1 bath AND 2 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.
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 620544-6313. (2p29)
1019 S. Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2b, bsmt, appliances, cov patio, det garage, fence, cen. H/A. Nice home! Call today!! 304 1/2 S Madison - Price Reduction! Ranch Style, 2 bed, 2 full bath, WIC, Cen H/A, appliances, lg equip shed. Call to see this beauty!!
--------------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
(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
(4c29)
4 Responsible Hunters
RYAN BUCKNAM 580-747-7850
420 S Washington - Nice Ranch style brick home, 3 car garage, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/commercial grade appliances and lg island. A must see!!! Call me today!!
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501 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 3 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kit appl, carport, storage shed. Call today to see this cute property. 300 S Madison - Ranch, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, carport, fence, storage shed. Call today!!
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1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!
218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
(150p45-15)
--------------WANTED: Former Hugoton resident would like to buy a Stevens County History book. Contact The Hermes if you’d like to sell yours - 620-544-4321 or hermesro@pld.com. (1p30) ---------------
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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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!
“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property!”
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. Karen Yoder
3035 sq ft of Stunning Floorplan 1368 sq.' of well-kept home Located on Beautiful Triangular 25’x40’ Garage/Workshop Lot. Fireplace. $75,000
214 Van Buren
House, 36’ Workshop/Garage Rental MH on Corner Lot
600 E. Fourth - Built in 2010 ~ Basement, EILEEN’S
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300 W. A Street
106 McLeod
705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
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“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings, Garden Tub, Great Opportunity Since $ Reduction!
REAL ESTATE
544-2933
SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (tfc46)
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517 52p1
Security Lights provide anytime access. All units have concrete floors and secure locks.
515 Northeast Avenue • Hugoton, Ks. Sizes Available: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x24
620-428-1115 620-544-5785 para español Facebook.com/StarStorage
600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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Randle’s Produce
BABYSITTING
Tomatoes • Cucumbers • Squash
Responsible 13 year old will babysit 3 to 9 year olds at your home or her’s.
Call 620-453-2915
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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
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
(620) 624-1212
1024 S. Harrison Brick! Remodeled Kitchen! 3 bd/2 ba, Fam. Rm, NEW carpet Dbl Att. Garage, Private Dining + Workshop & Garage 2 Sheds, Oversize Lot REDUCED!
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!!
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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
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.
512 W. Tenth
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!
620-492-6608 Office tfc16
Main Street Building - to be used as
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620-544-4931 Jay D’s Satellite FREE CELL PHONE with activation of new service Ask about $25 off your bill for LIFE & up to $47 off your bill for 12 mos! FREE Movies and NFL Sunday Ticket
Call 800-952-9634 or text 620-360-0520
10B | Thursday, July 27, 2017
| The Hugoton Hermes
LOCAL
Local 4-H youth participate in the OSU Equine Education Extravaganza Several Southwest Kansas 4-H youth participated in the Oklahoma State University Equine Education Extrava-
ganza. This three day camp focused on both horse judging and hippology. Youth selected sessions based upon
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 A beautiful Monday morning! After a little bit of rain in the week, things look some better. We here at the Senior Center are getting a few uplifts. The floor in the acitivity room is getting redone. It is fair time. Hope everyone can get out and enjoy those activities. That is a special time for our young people. Lots of hard work goes in to the fair program by a lot of people. Thank you to all of you. We, Senior Citizens enjoy the fair very much. The kitchen personel are planing vacation times. Loretta and family had theirs last week. Good to have her back again. Have a great week. Menu July 27............................BBQ Beef July 28...........................Meat Loaf July 31 .......................Hamburger
Aug. 1................. Beef & Noodles Aug. 2.............................Pork Loin Aug. 3 ...........................Meat Balls Activities Thursday, July 27 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Friday, July 28 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bridge ..........................12:30 p.m. Monday, July 31 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ...................6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 2 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts .............12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3 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.
their interest and experience level. The camp ended with contests for the youth to test their skills. Those participating and their Hippology contest placings were Emily Head-
rick of Seward County First, Emma McClure of Stevens County Second and Toby McClure of Stevens County Third. Judy Parsons was their sponsor/coach for the camp.
Medical Foundation offers scholarship 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 620-544-4318 Be sure to like us on Facebook "Stevens County Medical Foundation" and see the different programs, students and groups we have supported over the years. Again, applications must be postmarked by August 15, 2017.
Local Southwest Kansas 4-H members stand next to the OSU horse. Pictured left to right are Toby McClure, Emily Headrick, Emma McClure and Judy Parsons.
Southwest Kansas 4-H young participate in the Oklahoma State University Equine Education Extravaganza. Girls sitting on the bench left to right are Emily Headrick, Toby McClure and Emma McClure.
2017 Stevens County Fair July 4, 2017 Celebration
Thursday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders
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.
FREE CONCERTS Stevens County Fairgrounds
Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. Riverrock
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