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Stevens County Commissioners meet The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 7, 2017 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. Also present were Amy Rich - sitting in for County Clerk Amy Tharp who was absent, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

County Counselor Paul Kitzke, Vernon Anderson, Tom Hicks and Gary Baker.

The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were discussing various subjects and Josh Morris from the Extension and 4-H was scheduled to have been in earlier. Tom Hicks was in to get a tax computation schedule from the 2018 budget.

Gary Baker came in to discuss various topics. He talked about the Oil and Gas Trust fund created years ago to help with bills created from the possibility of a loss in valuation.

He was assured the fund was being used to pay exactly that. Commissioners decided years earlier to not go to court to try to collect the money from Landmark - the company that figures Stevens County’s valuation - but to use the trust fund to pay off the lawsuit expenses at 0% interest over three years. Gary was also assured no secret commissioners’ meetings had gone on regarding the subject. Every meeting of the Stevens County Commissioners is open to the public to attend if they so choose. Stevens County residents are highly encouraged to remain involved and find out exactly what is going on.

The Commissioners want to encourage local tax

payers to attend their meetings - occuring the first and third Mondays of every month in the basement of the courthouse.

Meetings start at approximately 8:30 a.m. If you’re unable to attend, The Hermes tries to keep the public informed as best as possible.

Joe turned the subject back to the budget hearing that was in session.

Since no one was present to contest or question the proposed budget - motion was made and passed to accept the proposed budget and motion was made and passed to close the budget hearing. Motion was then made and passed to pay the bills.

Vernon Anderson came in to let the Commissioners know Sunflower Electric has submitted the permit for the transmission line and the substation. Joe D asked if Vernon was planning to go to the Moscow City Council meeting. Vernon said he could.

The Sheriff’s Department was represented by TJ Steers and Adam Mauk.

They were talking about bids for a pickup to replace Deputy Beltz’s pickup. The vehicle will turn over 100,000 miles very soon and is fitted for the Stevens County K9 unit. Although the present pickup is a Ford, the Commissioners advised two bids must be secured with a spec sheet to each local car dealer. This spec sheet will need to include measurements for the K9 cage that will have to fit in the pickup.

Vanessa Willis was asked to come in to talk about unpaid taxes. She gave each Commissioner a copy of the information she had prepared. Unpaid real estate taxes total approximately $225,000.

They talked about the fact

Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes?

David and Gyla Conklin and their son Todd Conklin and daughter Amy Davenport take a cruise from Amsterdam, Netherlands to

that each county department’s budget is shorted a percentage of these uncollected taxes. These percentages are regulated by state law so no department is allowed to take designated funds from another department.

Having a tax sale is imperative to get going right away and possibly doing every year or every other year. Sheriff Ted Heaton is in charge of collecting unpaid personal property taxes from taxpayers.

Joe D. said the commissioners frequently get questioned about why a certain department gets shorted part of their promised budget each year. Unpaid taxes are to blame: if taxes are not paid, there is no money to distribute.

Tony Martin was next on the agenda. He talked about road work. The majority of it is done, and his department is mostly in maintenance mode now.

Tony talked about two employees leaving - resulting in two job vacancies. He asked about replacing them. After much discussion, the Commissioners told Tony there was no problem with hiring one employee at this time.

Pat advised of a person who wants to buy a certain three of the county lots being offered for sale.

Much discussion followed of how much to charge.

There is also another person interested in one of the lots. Both of these people want to build homes.

Amy talked with the Commissioners about the dispatcher fee for the City.

They talked about how the costs have fluctuated and how health insurance costs have raised also.

The minutes were gone over and accepted.

Meeting adjourned.

Nuremburg, Germany on the Rhine River Cruise line. The group took the newspaper along with them to Rothburg, Germany. Photo courtesy of Gyla Conklin.

Harvey and Traci Taylor stand proudly with their daughter Dora and her family, Taylor, Sophie, David, Nia and Sergio after the Natu-

Dora is proud to be an American

The Fourth of July will have a new, special meaning for one former Rolla resident and her parents.

July 4, 2017, Dora (Taylor) Albeldano Olivares, daughter of Harvey and Traci Taylor, attended one of the largest Naturalization Ceremonies in

Seattle, Wa. Dora graduated from Rolla High School and then attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo., where she earned her BS in Missions.

She met her husband Sergio while in Missouri and together they have four

beautiful children. They moved to Washington state, and now reside in Everett. The long road to naturalization was arduous but Dora persevered.

Her parents and her family are so very proud of her. Rolla is proud to say they were a part of her life.

HHS golfer Brionna Beard tees off down under

Brionna Beard

Brionna Beard of Hugoton was selected to play golf for Team USA against Team Australia this summer by DownUnder Sports. She was able to take advantage of this incredible opportunity due to lots of fundraising and support from local individuals and businesses.

While in Australia, Brionna golfed on two professional level courses, made many new friends, as well as experienced new cultures, food and ways of travel.

Her score may not have been the top score, but she was comparing her best on Hugoton’s local course to that of a professional level 18-hole course. Brionna was given tips from other players as well as some of the adults.

Brionna learned a lot during her “trip of a lifetime” and is ready to use some of the tips this fall to help out the Hugoton High School girls’ golf team. Top sponsors included G+ Ag, Inc., Jim and Judy Persinger and Wheeler Farms. Brionna and her family appreciate your support more than you know!

City Council opts to approve 3.74 mill increase The Hugoton City Council met August 7, 2017 for the regular monthly meeting at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter and Frankie Thomas. Also present were City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Carrie Baeza, Mary Beth Crawford, Black Hills’ Deana Burkhart, Black Hills’ Ronnie Sumner, and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Councilman Dan Corpening, City Inspector Josh Grubbs and Electric Park Systems Supervisor Gary Rowden were absent.

The minutes of last month’s meeting was read and approved.

The July municipal judge’s report was presented, showing 29 new cases brought before the court and $1,120.00 remitted to the city. The council approved this report.

The city inspector’s written report was presented to the council. His report stated KDI’s tanks are done. They are working on the electrical, mechanical

INDEX Obituaries ..........................................................................2 Farm.....................................................................................6 Welcome Back HCA!....................................................8 Looking Back ................................................................2B Moscow ..........................................................................4B

ralization Ceremony in Seattle, Wa. July 4. All are proudly wearing the American flag on their shirts. Photo courtesy of Dora Olivares.

Welcome Back USD 209!.........................................5B Rolla ..................................................................................6B Welcome Back USD 217!.........................................7B Welcome Back USD 210! ........................................8B Classifieds .............................................................2C-3C

and process equipment now. Dirt work has begun for My Father’s House Church located at 408 E. First Street. The Musgrove Insurance remodel has also begun.

The city inspector reported a lot of code violation letters have been sent out concerning weeds.

Deanna Burkhart and Ronnie Sumner of Black Hills Energy made the annual public relations appearance on behalf of the local natural gas provider. Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke reported the city had recently experienced a delayed response to an emergency one call by the gas company’s locate provider. The local employees were unavailable to respond. Sumner told Nordyke to call him. Burkhart added the the city could contact Black Hills’ emergency number.

At 5:30 p.m., the city council met as a budget hearing body. No one appeared in connection with the budget hearing.

City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks presented pie charts showing the 2018 budget breakdown by fund and revenue source, general fund breakdown, electric departSee CITY, page 3

OBITUARIES INSIDE Lonnie Delay Wilma Gilbert Vicki James Albino Renteria Preston Wellinghoff

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Albino Renteria The death of Albino Macias Renteria of Liberal has been learned. Mr. Renteria, 67, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at his residence.

He was born February 24, 1950 in Lazaro Cardenas, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Cosme Macias and Luz Maria Renteria.

Albino was a member of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He worked for National Beef, Harver and Smiley, and most recently West Texas Drum Company.

Survivors include his son Joel Albino Macias and wife Flor of Beaver, Ok.; two daughters, Mayra Abigail Sotelo and husband Daniel of Liberal and Monica Noemi Mendez and husband Cesar Ivan of Liberal; his two brothers, Roberto Macias Renteria of Mexico and Jesus Macias Renteria and wife Martha of Liberal; two sisters, Luz Elena Austin and husband Daniel of Pamona, Ca. and Rosario Macias of Mexico; his seven grandchildren, Luisa Feranda and Daniel Sotelo; Mia, Camila and Ian Albino

Macias; and Miley and Alexa Mendez; and great grandchild Reyna Ayline Astilleros Albino was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gabriel Macias Renteria and Ruben Macias Renteria; and sister Elva Macias Renteria.

Funeral Mass was attended Tuesday morning, August 8 under the direciton of Brenneman Funeral Home. Services concluded following mass, with cremation to take place.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bren nemanfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES Wilma Gilbert Former Hugoton resident Wilma Jean Gilbert, 83 of Wichita, passed from this life Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Wichita surrounded by her family.

She was born October 10, 1933 in Stark, to Lawrence Bolinger and the former Edith Ludlum. She graduated from Moran High School in 1951.

Wilma worked in the cafeteria at Hugoton so she could make sure her grandkids ate well. She enjoyed dancing with her square dancing club, and watching her grandkids play sports.

She never missed a Royals game on TV. Mrs. Gilbert will long be remembered for her kindness and hospitality, which was shown to many as she worked at the Cinnabar Café in the Marriott hotel in Wichita. Her family could always count on her.

Wilma is survived by two children, Don Settlemyer and wife Kristie of Neosho Falls and Melinda Martin of Wichita; stepchildren, Ted

Preston Wellinghoff Friends and family will gather Thursday to remember and honor Preston Russell Wellinghoff. Preston, age 43, passed from this life Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Pratt Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 4, 1974 in Hugoton, the son of Curtis Wellinghoff and Zanna Hamblin.

Preston grew up in Hugoton and graduated from Hugoton High School in 1993. He then attended votech school and obtained his heating and air conditioning certification.

Preston worked for Seaboard as a truck driver and dispatcher.

Mr. Wellinghoff then moved to Arizona and obtained his C.N.A. certification and worked for Banner Health for eight years. He enjoyed this job and was respected and loved by his peers. Preston loved fishing,

singing and spending time with his pets Bailey and Brittney. He had a kindred heart and was loved by all. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed visiting everyone that crossed his path. He kept in touch with family and friends via facebook.

Preston ended every conversation with “I Love You, Bro.”.

He is survived by his parents Curtis and Zanna Wellinghoff of Pratt; grand-

mother Marjorie Hamblin of Hooker, Ok.; grandparents Billy Joe Davison and wife Lovica of Dallas, Tx.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.

Preston was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Russell Hamblin and John Henry Wellinghoff.

Funeral service will be Thursday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Hugoton Assembly of God Church with Pastor Ben Coats officiating. Burial will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home with family present from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Preston Wellinghoff Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

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Fire & EMS Report Monday, July 31, 2017 • Hurt Dog, 200 Block of West Second, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Polk, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, August 1, 2017 • Traffic Control, 1000 Block of Washington, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, August 2, 2017 • Civil Dispute, Officer Fedelin Thursday, August 3, 2017 • Possible Theft, 600 Block of South Jackson, Report, Officer Fedelin Friday, August 4, 2017 • Alarm, 900 Block of Trindle, Searched Property, Officer Crane • 4 Wheeler Complaint, Soccer Field, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Pick Up Bicycle, 800 Block of Washington, Taken to Police Department, Officer Fedelin • Harassment, 100 Block of East Fourth, Report, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South

Jefferson, Officer Crane Saturday, August 5, 2017 • Citizen Assist, 900 Block of South Monroe, Turned Off, Officer Crane • Trespass, 100 Block of East Fourth, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Sixth, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of

Harrison, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Monroe, Took Home, Officer Crane Sunday, August 6, 2017 • Unlock, 600 Block of East Fourth, Vehicle Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East Fourth, Officer Lamatsch

Municipal Court Report JULY 2017 Nyschhei, Vasyl, Fail to Stop at Stop Sign $138.00 Bane, Ralph R. Jr., Parking in Prohibited Area $45.00 Shank, Julie, Dog at Large $163.00 Benavidez, Summer, Dog at Large $113.00

Anderson, Jackie, Parking in Wrong Direction $45.00 Coreno DeLaRosa, Jose, Violating Traffic Signal $138.00 Scott, Steven P., Theft $268.00 10 Days Served Benavidez, Summer, Dog at Large $113.00

and Kathy Clubb of Haysville, John and Susan Chambers of Wichita and Sandra Chambers of Wichita; her 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister Ruth Settlemyer and husband Vernon of Neosho Falls; five nephews and their families; and many friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; sister Irene Clements; infant son Leslie Wayne; and husbands Woody Chambers and William Gilbert.

Services for Wilma were attended Saturday, August 5 at her graveside at Highland Cemetery in Iola. Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola was in charge of the arrangements.

Contributions in her memory are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.feuer bornfuneral.com.

Lonnie Delay Death has claimed the life of Lonnie Lowell Delay. Mr. Delay, age 56, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

Born October 10, 1960 in Elkhart, Lonnie was the son of Abner Delay and the former Janiese Martin.

He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1978 and from Texas Tech in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree.

August 19, 1987 he married Elizabeth Kambouris at Lubbock, Tx. She survives.

Lonnie worked for DCP Midstream for 12 years as an oilfield mechanic.

Mr. Delay was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. He enjoyed working on old pickup trucks.

Survivors include his parents Abner and Janiese Delay of Elkhart; son Jacob Delay of Hugoton; daughter Anna Delay of Hugoton; his two brothers, Lyle Delay and

wife Lea of Shoshone, Wy. and Leland Delay of Johnson City; two sisters, Laura Grimes and husband DeWayne of Johnson City and Lisa Thomas and husband Matt of Manter; and his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, August 7 at the First Presbyterian Church in Liberal with Reverend Caroline Ballinger of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Liberal presiding.

Burial followed Wednesday morning, August 9 in the Greenmount Cemetery of Durango, Co. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Peace House Ministries in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

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

Vicki James Word has been received of the death of Vicki W. James, 63, of Liberal. Ms. James passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Wichita.

She was born November 28, 1953 at Soap Lake, Washington.

Vicki was self-employed as a safety trainer and the owner of Safety Solutions Institute. She had previously spent her career working for Mobil Oil in both West Texas and Liberal. She was also active in loving and rescuing dogs and helping them find permanent homes.

Vicki is survived by her daughter Cara - Lisa Leatherman and husband Brad of McKinney, Tx.; son Jason Walker of McKinney; her sister Keitha Chenault of Hobbs, NM; two brothers, Lonnie Creed and Wayne Faulk both of Hobbs; and her five grandchildren, Jacob, Cade, Gage, Elizabeth and Nicole Leatherman, all of McKinney.

Insight

Those preceding Vicki in death were her parents Wayne and Jean Creed of Hobbs.

Memorial services were attended Saturday morning, August 5 at Miller Mortuary in Liberal.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to: Coaches Against Cancer, 501 Lilac Drive, Liberal, Kansas 67901 or through PayPal at: coachesagainstcanceroffi cial@gmail.com.

by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Livestock producers must connect on a value’s basis Today’s livestock producers work in a charge is always on their minds. noble profession. Unfortunately, not everyAgriculture can no longer take for one believes this so people who care for granted that those outside our industry animals must understand how consumers know about what we do. Our industry think and feel. Get inside their heads, if you continues to evolve and most of the people will. in the United States today are not involved Consumers hold farmers responsible for in farming and ranching. the humane treatment of farm animals. In Many Americans know little about recent consumer surveys, people rated where their food comes from. They want to animal wellbeing higher than the care and believe that what livestock producers are wellbeing of workers in the food system but doing is consistent with their values and not as high as food safety. ethics.

It is not science, technical capacity or Livestock production or animal agriculability that drives trust. Instead, it is ture in the most affluent country in the whether consumers believe agriculture world faces special challenges and opporshares their ethics and values. tunities. Among those challenges is that Kansas livestock producers spend long Americans spend such a small percentage hours caring for their cattle, hogs, goats of their income on food that they can and sheep. Many check on their herds demand food where they want it, when every day. They constantly monitor for they want it, in the proportion they want it health issues. They make sure their live- and produced in a humane way. stock are well fed, watered and sheltered Many food stores and food retailers have during inclimate weather. announced implementation of third-party During calving season, for instance, verification measures to ensure food most cattlemen put their momma cows animals are treated humanely. In some and new-born calves’ wellbeing front and instances, customers will demand thirdcenter. You can bet, their care and safety is party verification and if it doesn’t exist, the their number one concern. store providing the food may not be Telling this story includes showing peo- credible. ple what is taking place on our nation’s Agriculture can and will win the hearts farms and ranches. and minds of consumers.

The most important job ahead is to Tell your story. Inform people at every communicate in a way that helps people opportunity how hard you work every day trust what farmers and ranchers say and to ensure animals are treated fairly and do. Too often livestock producers take for humanely. granted that rural neighbors know and unJohn Schlageck is a leading commentator derstand who they are and what they do. on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and Just like their urban cousins, they re- raised on a diversified farm in northwestern main committed to their vocation. They Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of exlive and breathe animal husbandry – the perience, knowledge and passion. care and nurturing of their livestock. This

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City From page 1 ment expense breakdown, and 2016 payroll breakdown; and bar graphs showing the city’s mill levy rate from 1978-2018 as well as debt totals from 1978-2017. The council voted to approve the 2018 budget as published.

The budget calls for an increase of 3.74 mills, due to the inexplicable 3.7 percent drop in the city’s valuation.

The city’s 2018 budget of $15,340,400.00 is actually over a quarter million dollars lower than the 2017 budget.

The city clerk also called the council’s attention to the city’s sales tax collections to date for 2017. Sales tax collections are $66,086.89 lower than the same time period a year ago, almost a 15% decline. The city’s 2018 budget takes into account the lowered expectations for sales tax revenue.

Nordyke asked for per-

mission to seek bids for a new pickup for the street department. The city would then dispose of the 1997 and 2000 Ford pickups. The council approved the motion to authorize the outside utilities supervisor to take bids.

Mayor Rowden announced the appointment of Stanley McGill to the Board of Convention and Tourism Activities. The appointment was confirmed by the council with the term to expire in May 2021. (Note: Following the meeting and after a review of previous minutes, Scott Schechter had already been appointed April 20, 2017 to fill the vacancy.)

Councilman Jason Teeter, who also serves on the Board of Convention & Tourism Activities Board, reported the board is recommending expenditures from the Transient Guest Tax Fund of

Donna and Arlyn Hanquist both turn 90 years young this year.

Their family is hosting a cards-only celebration this Saturday, August 12 at the Hugoton Senior Center.

Arlyn and Donna will celebrate ninetieth birthdays August 12 Arlyn and Donna Hanquist will celebrate their ninetieth birthdays this Saturday, August 12!

Arlyn was born July 21, 1927 and Donna was born August 18, 1927. Arlyn has three children: Mike Hanquist, Rebecca Sutton and the late LaRita Mason.

Donna has five children: Cynthia Heeke, Claudia Kilbourne, Carolyn DeCamp, Connee Rome and John

Chamberlain. Between them they have 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and eight great-great grand children.

Arlyn and Donna’s children are hosting a cards-only birthday celebration and invite all their friends to come by and celebrate with them August 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Senior CitizensActivity Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton.

$500.00 for the Tuff Trucks performance; $1,000,00 to the Stevens County Fair; $500.00 to the High Plains Barbecue Bash; and $1,000.00 to Pheasant Heaven Charities.

The council approved these expenditures.

The meeting adjourned.

Their next meeting will be September 11, 2017 at 5:15 p.m.

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Council members Dean Banker and Frankie Thomas, City Clerk Tom Hicks, Hugoton Mayor Jack Rowden, and councilmen Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter approve donations

to Tuff Trucks, Stevens County Fair, High Plains BBQ Bash and Pheasant Heaven Charities. The Council opted for the expenditures based on recommendations from the Tourism Board.

Insurance Matters

By Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Ken Selzer Five questions to answer regarding your college student’s insurance With Kansas college students heading to school this month, the necessities of college life — clothing, electronic equipment, more clothing, — should include “insurance.”

But with such a broad and intensive topic, what major questions should parents and students answer? Below are five that we at the Kansas Insurance Department think are most appropriate. The questions may seem a bit negative, but knowing the answers will provide for a better positive outcome for both students and parents.

What if I have an auto accident?

Make it easier to report an accident. Installing the WreckCheck mobile smartphone application, a free application from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, gives both students and parents an outline of what to do immediately following any vehicle accident. The free app helps you create an accident report.

But before an accident occurs, check with your local agent about the current vehicle insurance policy for the vehicle the student is driving. If you ask about the rates for the college's city, that may help you decide whether to keep the student's car on the family's auto policy or place it in the student’s name.

How can I save some money on car insurance?

Make sure your insurance

company is notified each semester if your student maintains good grades.

Ken Selzer Getting a good student discount on the vehicle’s premium saves money. You might also consider whether carrying liability coverage-only is an option.

What if somebody breaks into my rental apartment?

Know that your landlord doesn’t protect your personal property. You should realize that a landlord’s insurance policy doesn’t cover a renter’s personal belongings. Purchasing rental insurance is, for the most part, an affordable way to protect your belongings.

Also, make sure to take photos or video of the possessions, and store an inventory list in a secure location.

Smartphone users can add the myHOMEScr.APP.book application from the NAIC. What if my identity is stolen?

Know the limits of identity theft insurance. With constant cybersecurity concerns, identity theft coverage is certainly a consideration.

Identity theft insurance is limited, however. It can’t protect parents or students from becoming victims of identity theft, and it doesn’t cover your direct financial losses. It does provide coverage for the cost of reclaiming

a person’s financial identity, such as making phone calls, making copies, mailing documents, taking time off from work without pay, and hiring an attorney.

The primary policyholder of your homeowners policy should check first to see if the policy includes identity theft insurance while the student is away from the family home. If a student is renting an apartment, ask if his/her renters insurance covers identity theft, or if that could be added to the policy.

What if I get ill or have an injury accident?

Realize health insurance options. Nearly all young adults up to age 26 can now stay on their parents’ health insurance plans because of current federal health laws.

At school, students should have copies of their insurance cards and know how or where to seek medical treatment.

If a student is insured through a company with a of medical network

providers, check to see if he/she will be in or out of the network service area while at school. That will make a difference in how much you or your student will have to pay for out-of-pocket charges.

Routine dental care and eye care may not be included as part of a health insurance plan. Also, health insurance plans may not cover expenses related to periodic eye examinations, glasses or contact lenses, but most will cover medical care as a result of an eye disease or injury. Check your exclusions.

For more, visit our department’s Web site at www.ks insurance.org, call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 800-432-2484, or see our informative videos on YouTube.

Best wishes for a successful college experience.

Find out more about the Kansas Insurance Department at ksinsurance.org or facebook.com/kansas insurancedepartment

City of Hugoton Water Consumption & Climatological Data July 2015 July 2016 July 2017 TOTAL Gals Pumped 68,786,000 73,400,300 83,961,400 2,968,000 3,537,800 Peak Water Day Gals. 3,002,300 91.2 93.4 92.6 Average High Temp.

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Stevens County Hospital board hear of new doctor hire The Stevens County Hospital board met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting.

Members Sandra Passmore, Keith Rome, Seth Gillespie, Benny Cabrera and Board Chairman Kirk Heger were present.

Board members heard from Stacy Helget first, with her clinic report.

Stacy submitted numbers for June and July to members, and commented Lisa Steers' numbers are steadily climbing. Steers has had a great first month. The clinic will continue to offer $20 school physicals until August 17 when school begins. Stacy told the board she hasn't seen a lower price for physicals in the area. The board also approved Lisa Steers' credentialing.

Kirk introduced County Commissioner Joe D. Thompson to the board.

Joe announced the commissioners opted to approve only $1.5 of the hospital's requested $1.6 million appropriations for the 2018 budget. He informed board members the commissioners hope the sales tax increase will offset the budget shortfall, and SCH's other $100,000 can come from that revenue source. Linda asked Joe why the appropria-

tions for 2017 have been short. Joe answered that until all tax dollars are received from taxpayers, the commissioners' hands are tied. He also said without the $100,000 shortage in the hospital's 2018 budget, property owners would see yet another tax increase next year despite the 13% rise in Stevens County's valuation.

Joe and the board then discussed county employee benefits and possible cost savings there.

Cutting benefits completely would save approximately $11 per hour per employee. Cutting benefits would also save untold amounts in employee salaries - as most current employees would leave their posts if such an action were taken. All present agreed cutting benefits isn't a feasible solution; they also agreed Blue Cross Blue Shield and the current healthcare crisis has them "trapped". Increasing deductibles - even by 100% won't save the hospital much in premiums, and other insurance companies lack local providers.

Board members then talked about other county budget issues with Joe. Jennifer Featherston reported for Pioneer Manor.

In July, employees took part in a three-day dementia training session.

She told the commissioners the session was very informative and positive.

Manor staff will start implementing some new ideas due to the information. Current census is 72, with two more residents due this month. Two of the three CCRC units are occupied, with the third due sometime in the next two weeks.

Linda reported state surveyors visited the hospital last month. There were a few deficiencies, mainly in the area of policies. Board members were asked to approve the changes made. There was also an issue with the water system, but the problem was fixed immediately upon its discovery.

The surveyors complimented the housekeeping staff. The board voted to approve the updated medical staff bylaws; patients' rights; and language acknowledging their annual review of all hospital policies and procedures. Linda also talked about Pioneer Manor's brand-new emergency operations policy. Emergency operations policies are a new requirement for nursing homes, and the proposed policy is huge.

After some review with Linda about various specifics, the board opted to approve the emergency operations plan.

Linda then announced Dr. Birky had signed his contract and will begin seeing patients three days a week next Monday, August 14. He is bilingual and hopes to bring some of his patients from Ulysses, where he's been seeing patients once a week.

Dave Piper presented the financial report and explained a few of the oddities in July's numbers. Benny asked about the last "big" bed tax payment, and Dave agreed the numbers were a little skewed thanks to that. In addition to projected lower bed tax, professional fees should decrease significantly, after Dr. Birky begins working, and the hospital can use Docs Who Care much less frequently.

Kirk requested a ten minute executive session concerning personnel with CEO Linda Stalcup present.

Meeting adjourned.

The board will next meet Monday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital's Community Room. The public is welcome to attend.

The children of

Ben & Jane Nix invite you to a Come & Go celebration

of their parents’

Friday, August 11 6-8 p.m.

67th anniversary

and their new home

at 115 N. Main in Hugoton

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Stevens County 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 recommen-

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LIEAP helps Kansans stay cool Kansans with low income will have a little extra help paying their utility bills this summer, thanks to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

“The hot summer months can be especially difficult for Kansans who face the dilemma of whether to turn on the air conditioner and face a high electricity bill or pay for other necessary expenses,” Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Phyllis Gilmore said. “This extra assistance will help keep Kansans safe from dangerous heat.”

LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In the winter of 2017, almost 38,000 households received an average benefit of $525.

This year, funding is available to provide an additional benefit to those households for energy costs. This is not a new application period. Households that applied for and received a benefit during the regular application period will automatically be issued a supplemental benefit.

Getting Our Lives in Order “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

—Psalm 32:8 NIV

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f you are unhappy with your life, or with certain aspects of it—and everyone has some area of their life that needs work—perhaps it is because you have tried to manage it by yourself. It might relieve you to know that God has a better plan for your life than you do, and it takes a lot of the pressure off ourselves when we decide to live by God’s plan. We aren’t responsible for our being here, since none of us created ourselves, and so it shouldn’t surprise us to realize that our Creator already has a plan for us. We should of course take some responsibility for our own well-being, striving to be as happy, healthy and virtuous as possible, but putting the responsibility for our entire life and life plan on ourselves is too heavy a burden. It is folly to try to be the engineer and director of our own lives. Many of us have lived poorly by following our own path and need some help from God to get it together. Consider God’s word as a user’s manual for how to get your life together. If you’re not sure what God has planned for you, a good place to start in the Bible is the Book of Proverbs. It is filled with Godly wisdom for living a good life.

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

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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

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

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.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST 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.

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

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MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST

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

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 • 522 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-4321 Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

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.

Households receiving the supplemental benefit will receive written notice of the specific benefit amount they will be receiving. Supplemental benefits will be paid in the same manner and to the same vendor as they were for the regular benefit. The supplemental funds will be dispersed beginning August 9.

Funding for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Service through the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

For more information on the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, visit http://www. dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/ Pages/Energy/EnergyAssistance.aspx. You can also call 1-800-432-0043.

Tackett-Frost Jeffry Frost and Roberta Tackett would like to announce their upcoming nuptials. The couple plans to be wed September 2, 2017 at the VFW Building in Hugoton.

The bride hails from Phoenix, Az. and has six children. She worked for the State of Kansas for 15 years, and now owns her own business: LaMirage Virtual Assistant.

The groom has lived in the Hugoton area for over 30 years. He owns his own business Triple J Mooving livestock hauling.

The couple plans to make their home in Hugoton.

What’s Happenin’ August 10 - Tenth Annual Business Leadership Conference at the Clarion Inn in Garden City. Online registration is available at Gar denCity Chamber.net. For information, contact Catherine McMillen, SHRM of SWKSPresident, at hr@compassbh.org or 620-290-4635.

August 11 - Water Technology Farm Field Day starting at 2:00 p.m. at Nick Hatcher’s field - five miles north of Liberal on Highway 83. All are welcome.

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.

- Hugoton Senior Center will host a dance starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Cottonwood will play.

- Baker Arts Center will host their annual Beer Tasting and BBQ competition at 7:00 p.m. If you’d like to enter the contest or taste some of the best brews and BBQ in the area, call 620-6242810 today to get your tickets!

August 13 - Pasta Fundraiser Dinner to benefit Donice Medina at the VFW Building in Hugoton from

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All donations are tax exempt through Pheasant Heaven Charities.

- “All Things OCC”, an Operation Christmas Child countdown event will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Hugoton.

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

August 14 - Hugoton Elementary will host a Back-To-School Night. Second grade students and parents will meet at 5:30 p.m., and first grade students and parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Please bring supplies and meet at the HES gym.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office building.

August 14-23 - Hugoton Recreation will host fall sports sign-ups at 211 S. Madison from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The following sports will be available for kindergarten through sixth grade students: soccer, volleyball and football.

No phone registrations will be

accepted.

August 15 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon.

- Hugoton Elementary Early Childhood Development Center will host their Back-ToSchool Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for preK, KinderPrep and Kindergarten students and parents. Please bring supplies and meet in the Hullabaloo Room at the ECDC. August 16 - Hugoton Intermediate School - third through sixth grades - will have a back-to-school night from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. All parents and students should bring school supplies and meet in the HES gym.

August 17 - First day of school for USD 210 students.

August 19 - 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.

- Senior Social at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with homemade ice cream.

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

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United States Marine Chance M. Ghumm, son of Jim and Stacy Ghumm, is promoted to Corporal August 1, 2017. He was honored to have his recruiter (pictured with him) attend his ceremony and be the one to pin his new rank on his uniform.

Chance is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca.

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Dialysis Access Improvement Act will streamline Medicare accreditation process U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) today introduced legislation to streamline the accreditation process for dialysis facilities to improve access for Medicare patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

“Dialysis facilities provide life-saving treatments for ESRD patients,” said Roberts. “However, these facilities do not have the same accreditation process to serve Medicare patients as other care facilities, resulting in less access to care.

Patients with ESRD typically visit these facilities several times a week to receive this critical treatment, but often have to travel extensive distances, particularly in rural

areas. Our bill would make it easier for facilities to be approved under Medicare so patients have more convenient, accessible options for treatment.”

“This bipartisan legislation will streamline the accreditation Medicare process to allow dialysis clinics to more easily serve the patients that depend on them for life-saving care,” said Warner. “It will allow dialysis care facilities to utilize the same accreditation processes available to other Medicare providers to avoid unnecessary delays while still guaranteeing quality care.”

The bipartisan Dialysis Access Improvement Act, S. 1729, would allow dialysis

providers to seek outside accreditation from organizations approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Medicare program. Currently, other health care providers have the option of using an outside agency to survey and accredit their facility for Medicare participation.

However, dialysis facilities do not have that option and have to wait months, or even years, to receive accreditation to bill Medicare for ESRD services. This bill will allow the accreditation process to keep pace with new facility openings.

The legislation is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mike Crapo (R-

Idaho), and Todd Young (RInd.).

Roberts and Warner are both members of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare.

Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) and John Lewis (D-Ga.) and passed the House unanimously as part of a broader Medicare package (H.R. 3178). It has the support of Kidney Care Council.

The full text of the legislation is available https://www.roberts.sen ate.gov. In the search area type in Bipartisan Bill to Improve access to dialysis facilites.

While on their trip through Germany, Dave and Gyla Conklin found this store called the Hermes. They did not go inside to see what the store specialized in, though.

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Pasta Fundraiser Dinner for

Donice Medina

Sunday, August 13 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

VFW Building, 300 Monroe Please join us to help Donice with her medical & living expenses.

She is currently in the hospital in Wichita.

Free Will Donations Tax Exempt through Pheasant Heaven Charities To Go Orders will be available across the alley in the garage

PUBLIC NOTICE Brionna Beard travels to Australia to play golf with

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the group of athletes pictured above.

Girl Scouts celebrate National S’Mores Day at Light Park August 10 is National S’mores Day, and to celebrate, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is inviting the public to learn more about Girl Scouts while making their own tasty s’mores during a free event in Liberal.

Families can enjoy free s’mores, hot dogs and activities for National S’mores Day from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thurs-

day, August 10 at the Randall Girl Scout Cabin in Light Park, Eleventh and Kansas in Liberal. During the event, families can discover how Girl Scouts help unleash the inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) in every girl. Council staff will be at the event to help girls sign up for Girl Scouts and to talk to those

who are interested in making a difference in their community – there are volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule!

Did you know the delicious marshmallow, chocolatey, graham-cracker treat is rooted in Girl Scout history?

The recipe for a s’more dates back to a 1925 Girl Scout Leader magazine and a 1927

Girl Scouts of the USA handbook, “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts,” which featured a “Some More” recipe.

For more information and to learn more about Girl Scouts, go to kansasgirlscouts.org, call 888-686MINT (6468), or email info@gskh.org.

and nationally known authors and illustrators that everyone will enjoy. And as always, there is something for everyone.”

Last year’s event drew an estimated 2,000 people at last year’s event. Headlining this year’s event will be children’s author Andrea Davis Pinkney (A Poem for Peter).

Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books for children and young adults, including picture books, novels, works of historical fiction and nonfiction.

Among her list of accolades are multiple Coretta Scott King awards and American Library Association Notable Book citations.

Thirty authors are set to speak, including Candice Millard (Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, A Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill), Tom Clavin (Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and the Wickedest Town in the American West) and Joshilyn Jackson (Almost Sisters and The Opposite of Everyone).

Along with author presentations, there will also be addi-

St. Catherine hosts Look Good... Feel Better® workshops St. Catherine Hospital will once again host the Look Good…Feel Better® workshops for area women battling cancer. This is the only location in western Kansas to host the workshops.

This free program, offered through a national collaboration of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association, provides a high-quality make-up kit and teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. On top of the very real physical and emotional concerns of the disease itself, the side effects

of cancer treatment can be devastating to a woman’s self-esteem.

Look Good Feel Better offers sessions that include lessons on dealing with skin, complexion and nail changes due to cancer treatment. Plus, the group workshop is led by local volunteer beauty experts who also demonstrate how to manage hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and accessories.

Individual workshops will be at the Breast Center at St. Catherine Hospital, inside Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce. The workshops will be August 21, September 18, and November 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Only one session is needed per participant.

Pre-registration for each class is required and space is limited. Please call 620-6401022.

“Look Good Feel Better is as much about improving and maintaining self-esteem and confidence as it is about appearance,” says Ann Crockett, Program Manager, “Patients appreciate the free makeup donated by the cosmetic industry and instruction from beauty professionals while having the opportunity to spend time in a relaxed, nonmedical setting with others who are in the same situation. The workshop allows them to regain control of their lives.”

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture Trustee of the Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 2006-1 Plaintiff, vs.

Carlos Lopez, Iris Lopez , et al., Defendants.

Case No. 16CV12 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Kansas Book Festival is September 9 at the Kansas State Capitol Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback announced the seventh annual Kansas Book Festival will take place 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, at the Kansas State Capitol. The festival will feature current authors and books and is focused on enforcing the importance of reading.

“Our mission is to promote literacy and encourage a life-long love of reading.

The festival is one of the key ways that we are able to live out our mission,” Brownback said. “We have a great lineup assembled of locally

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tional authors featured as vendors, book sales and signings, entertainment, live music, appearances by storybook characters Clifford and Curious George and activities for children of all ages. This event is free and open to the public.

For more details concerning the Kansas Book Festival and a full list of slated authors please visit www.kansasbookfestival.co m or www.facebook. com/KansasBookFestival.

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Stevens, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 16CV12, wherein

the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 08/31/2017, at the front door of Stevens County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to wit: LOT NINE (9), IN BLOCK SIXTYSEVEN (67), IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. SHERIFF OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

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Joel McClure directs donation to FFA Farmers Make a Difference in Rural Communities

by Directing Donations from Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program to Local Nonprofit Organizations • The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program will provide more than $3 million in financial support to nonprofits across the US in 2017 • Since 2010, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has given more than $26 million to more than 8,000 nonprofits across rural America.

Stevens County farmer Joel McClure has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation from

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the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to the Hugoton FFA Chapter.

The Hugoton FFA Chapter will use the funds to partner with Project Hope to help meet some community needs.

“We appreciate the support of our program and the direction Monsanto is taking in helping provide sustainable food for the world,” said Hugoton FFA Advisor Les McNally.

The Grow Communities program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in farm communities by partnering with farmers to support the causes that are

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Since the program began in 2010, farmers have directed more than $26 million in donations across a broad cross-section of organizations that reflect the makeup and character of rural America, including food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others.

“Farmers have directed funds to more than 8,000 community organizations across rural America since Grow Communities began,” said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. “Farmers are truly committed to this program because they see the difference the donation makes in their community.”

For more information or to see a complete list of the 2017 America’s Farmers Grow Communities recipients, visit www.GrowCom munities.com.

The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern US Agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.Americas Farmers.com.

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Water Technology Farm Field Day Friday, August 11th 2:00 p.m.

5 miles North of Liberal On Hwy. 83 at Nick Hatcher’s Field

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Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Kylee Harrison, 620-624-5604.

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Monsanto donates $2,500 to Hugoton FFA. Pictured front row left to right are Emma McClure, Molly McClure, Megan Newlon, Kynna Crawford, Rebecca Johnson, Toby McClure,

Adyson Gooch and Jayla Stump. In back are Joel McClure, Jay McClure, Karen McClure, Nicholas Bryan, Victoria Bryan and Casle Heger. Photo courtesy of Les McNally

Water Technology Farms will host series of field days The Kansas Water Office (KWO), Kansas State University and Northwest Kansas Technical College is providing an opportunity to see firsthand what is taking place on the Water Technology Farms by hosting a series of Field Days in August.

Each location will showcase the technology that has been implemented and the results to date.

Last year three Water Technology Farms: Roth/Garden City Company, T & O Farms, LLC and WaterPACK/ ILS, were created in response to public input and identified in the Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas (Water Vision).

These demonstration farms were initiated in southwest/south central Kansas and are three year pilot projects featuring the installation and testing of the latest irrigation technologies on a whole field scale with a primary focus on water conservation.

“We greatly appreciate the leadership and innovation from these stakeholders who are willing to participate in these demonstration farms and the partners who also believe in these projects,” said KWO Director Tracy Streeter. “While we need to evaluate the performance of these farms for multiple years, the preliminary results from a water savings and economic standpoint are encouraging.

There is growing evidence that water use reductions coupled with irrigation technology adoption and water management will result in positive effects on the aquifer and the producer’s bottom line.”

In addition to these existing farms, 13 more Water Technology Farms via partnerships, including generous support from the Kansas Corn Commission, have been established in western Kansas. Throughout August each farm will host a Field Day. Friday, August 11 – Hatcher Land and Cattle, 2:00 p.m., Liberal, Kansas - Owned and operated by Nick Hatcher Monday, August 14 – WaterPACK/ILS, 2:00 p.m., Larned, Kansas

- Owned by ILS Inc. and operated by Richard Wenstrom Tuesday, August 15 – T&O Farms, LLC 10:00 a.m., Garden City, Kansas (RSVPs required by August 11) - Owned and operated by Tom Willis Monday, August 21 – Northwest Technical College, 10:00 a.m., Goodland, Kansas - Owned by Goodland area producers Thursday, August 31 – Big D Farms, 9:00 a.m., Holcomb, Kansas - Owned by Garden City Company and operated by Dwane Roth In addition to understanding how the technologies work, the field days are great opportunities to learn from local producers, irrigation companies, soil moisture sensor dealers and other entities about options and experiences towards improving irrigation water use. In 2016 alone, the field days had a collective attendance of 375 people wanting to learn something new as well as wanting to share their experience with fellow producers.

This year in addition to producers participating in the Water Technology Farms, Northwest Kansas Technical College is also participating by providing learning and workforce development training for its students. Northwest Kansas Technical College’s Precision Agriculture department and landowners around in surrounding counties have partnered to develop 10 Water Technology Farm projects. In these projects, the students and landowners receive in-field training and hands on experience implementing water efficiency technologies. With supplier partnerships, students will be exposed to multiple types of soil moisture probes, pivot controls, irrigation scheduling systems and other water management tools.

KWO provides financial assistance to Kansas State University’s efforts to give technical support to each technology farm. K-State is deeply involved in establishing and monitoring the farms to help answer the

producers’ specific questions and concerns about the new technology.

“K-State is working with partners to help address questions and concerns about the new irrigation technologies so in the future, farmers will fully embrace the technology appropriate for their operation and situation,” said Jonathan Aguilar, water resource engineer with K-State Research and Extension, based in Garden City, Kansas. “Each farm is set up slightly different, depending on the primary concern the producer has. For example, one farm has three adjacent spans with different modes of application for comparison purposes. In all fields, soil moisture sensors are installed and tested for accuracy as feedback or for its performance in the different soil types.”

The farms are supported by: Kansas Water Office; KState Research and Extension; Kansas Corn Commission; Northwest Groundwater Management District No. 4, Groundwater Management District No. 1, Seaman Crop Consulting; Servi-Tech Expanded Premium Services, LLC; United Sorghum Check-Off Program; Garden City Coop, SW KS Groundwater Management District No. 3; Kansas Department of Agriculture; Conestoga Energy Partners; Teeter Irrigation; DragonLine; Helena; Kansas Geological Survey; Ogallala Aquifer Program; Syngenta; Hortau; Kansas Farm Bureau; KSU Mesonet; AquaSpy; Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission; Crop Metrics; Netafim; Valley Irrigation; and Presley Solutions, American Irrigation; WaterPACK, Pioneer HiBred International, Western Irrigation Supply House and Ag Systems, Inc.; Tri-State Irrigation; John Payne; TerrAvion; Phytech; Great Plains Precision Ag; Western Sprinkler; Finney County Conservation District; On Target Solutions, Lindsay Corporation, Woofter Irrigation Visit the KWO Website, www.kwo.org for more information on each field day or call 1-888-KAN-WATER.

KWO schedules meeting concerning water issues The Kansas Water Office’s (KWO) Cimarron Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a meeting to discuss current water issues affecting the basin as well as the state.

The meeting will be following the Hatcher Land & Cattle Water Technology

Farm Friday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m., at Conestoga Energy, 1701 N. Kansas Avenue in Liberal, Kansas.

The agenda and meeting materials will be available at www.kwo.org or you may request copies by calling (785) 296-3185 or toll-free at (888) KAN-WATER (526-9283).

If accommodations are needed for a person with disabilities, please notify the Kansas Water Office at 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 404, Topeka, KS 66611-1249 or call (785) 296-3185 at least five working days prior to the meeting.

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Stevens County Fair names ribbon winners for 2017 2017 Stevens County Fair Blue Ribbon Winners Clothing and Textiles Alaina Gold, two blue, purple; Kynli Crawford, four blue, purple; Farrah Gaskill, two blue, two purple; Olivia ; Aneta Morris, four blue, three purple; Katelynn Willis, three blue, purple; Tala Eckert, three blue, two purple; Madison Kurts, two blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Lakota Persing, two blue, two purple; Cameron Persing, four blue, three purple; Jayden Burrows, four blue, purple; Rylee Fann, blue, purple; Channing Dillinger, three blue, purple; Ella Beesley, blue, purple; Carter McClure, two blue, purple, Champion; Elisha Staggers, blue, purple; Kyra Shelton, blue, purple; Kynna Crawford, two blue, two purple, Reserve Champion; Frances Gaskill, blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Grace Dillinger, two blue, two purple; Katya Wolters, blue; Vallery Persing, two blue, purple; Maggie White, two blue, two purple, Champion, Grand Champion; and Rebecca Johnson, two blue, two purple, Reserve Champion.

Geology Nicholas Bryan, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; Victoria Bryan, blue; John Shelton, blue; and Allen Shelton, blue, purple, Grand Champion Woodworking Aneta Morris, blue, purple; Channing Dillinger, blue; Carter McClure, blue; Grace Dillinger, blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Garrette Hinds, two blue; McKenzie Hinds, three blue, purple; Megan Newlon, blue; and Raegan Hinds, purple, Champion, Grand Champion.

Home Environment Jayden Burrows, blue; Joshua Burrows, blue, purple, Grand Champion; and Jeffrey Cutter, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion.

Heritage/Fiber Arts Lindy McClure, blue, purple, Champion, Grand Champion; Olivia Salmans, blue; Katelynn Willis, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Jayden Burrows, blue; Elisha Staggers, four blue, purple; Channing Dillinger, blue; Rylee Fann, blue, blue, Reserve Champion; Lakota Persing, blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Lelani Gerber, blue, purple; McKenzie Hinds, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Grace Dillinger, blue, purple, Champion; Toby McClure, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; and Vallery Persing, blue, purple, Champion.

Visual Arts and Crafts Joshua Burrows, three blue, purple, Champion; Kynli Crawford, blue; Grant Goode, blue, purple, Champion; Henco Gerber, four blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Lelani Gerber, two blue, purple; Lainey Cox, blue; Elisha Staggers, blue, purple; Jayden Burrows, three blue; Stanton Custer, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Rolanda Gerber, two blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Victoria Bryan, two blue, purple, Champion; Maggie White, three blue, two purple, Champion, Grand Champion; and Laramie Brecheisen, 14 blue, two purple, Reserve Champion.

Ceramics Kynli Crawford, four blue, purple; Lindy McClure, three blue, two purple; Olivia Salmans, two blue, purple; Morgan Niehues, blue; Grant Goode, blue; Hannah Cox, blue, purple, Champion; Clayton Grubbs, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Jayce Heger, two blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Lainey Cox, two blue, purple, Champion; Lelani Gerber, two blue, purple; Elisha Staggers, blue; Henco Gerber, blue; Ella Beesley, two blue, two purple,

Reserve Champion; Madison Kurts, blue; Jayden Burrows, blue; Catie Gooch, blue, purple; John Shelton, blue, purple; Claudia Clark, blue; Claire Clark, two blue, purple, Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Nicholas Bryan, blue; and Allen Shelton, blue, purple, Champion, Grand Champion.

Horticulture Jacob Bell, 12 blue, two purple; JJ Conley, four blue; Rebecca Johnson, seven blue, purple, Grand Champion; Madison Kurts, six blue, three purple, Reserve Grand Champion; Lindy McClure, blue; Nicholas Bryan, blue; Victoria Bryan, blue; Kynli Crawford, four blue, purple; Kynna Crawford, two blue.

Floriculture Kynli Crawford, blue; Kynna Crawford, blue; Madison Kurts, six blue; Clayton Grubbs, blue; Rebecca Johnson, two blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; and Victoria Bryan, blue, purple, Grand Champion.

Agronomy Jacob Bell, three blue, two purple.

Self Determined Stormy Heger, three blue; Madison Kurts, three blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; Zachary Willis, blue, purple; Abby Heger, blue, purple; Gillian Heger, blue, purple, Grand Champion.

Rocketry Grace Dillinger, blue, purple, Grand Champion; and Channing Dillinger, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion.

Energy Management Grace Dillinger, blue, purple; and Channing Dillinger, blue.

Entomology Stormy Heger, blue, purple, Grand Champion; Laramie Brecheisen, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion.

Notebooks, Posters and Educational Displays Rylee Fann, two blue; Hannah Cox, blue; Lakota Persing, blue; Laramie Brecheisen, three blue, two purple; Stanton Custer, blue; Olivia Salmans, blue; Claire Clark, blue; Claudia Clark, blue; Tala Eckert, blue; Joshua Burrows, two blue, purple; and Ava Skinner, blue.

Booths and Banner Jacob Bell, blue, purple, Grand Champion; Brooke Hinds, blue; Heartland 4-H, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; and Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H, two blue.

4-H Record Book Joshua Burrows; JJ Conley; Hannah Cox; Farrah Gaskill, Junior Reserve Champion; Henco Gerber; Alaina Gold; Grant Goode; Samantha Goode; Clayton Grubbs; Madison Kurts; Lindy McClure, Junior Champion, Grand Champion; Max McClure; Aneta Morris; Cameron Persing; Hudson Titus; Katelyn Willis; Ella Beesley; Faith Beesley; Heidi Burrows; Jayden Burrows; Claudia Clark; Lainey Cox; Kynna Crawford; Stanton Custer; Tala Eckert; Rylee Fann; Emmett Gaskill; Allison Goode; Tobias Grubbs; Aiden Harper; Gillian Heger; Jayce Heger; Stormy Heger; Carter McClure; Molly McClure, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Lakota Persing; Ava Skinner; Elisha Staggers, Intermediate Champion; Thomas Willis; Zachary Willis; Katya Wolters; Sydney Beesley; Jacob Bell; Laramie Brecheisen; Victoria Bryan; Claire Clark; Hannah Coziahr; Frances Gaskill; Rolanda Gerber; Nick Gold; Isabella Hall; Madison Hall; Abby Heger; Casle Heger, Senior Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Brooke Hinds; Garrette Hinds; McKenzie Hinds; Raegan Hinds; Emma McClure; Jay McClure; Toby McClure, Senior Reserve Champion; Megan Newlon; Brecklyn Stump; and Jayla Stump.

Officer Books Secretary Claire Clark, Clover-

leaf Cowboys; Toby McClure, Heartland; Historian McKenzie Hinds, Wranglers; and Reporter Jacob Bell, Buffalo Boosters.

Poultry Jacob Bell, six blue, purple, Champion, Grand Champion; Laramie Brecheisen, 25 blue; Alekxavier Briggs, two blue; JJ Conley, two blue; Grace Dillinger, two blue; Jonathan Kaiser, two blue; Grant Niehues, blue; Morgan Niehues, two blue; Ashlyn Schechter, three blue, purple, Champion; Carson Schechter, four blue; Kadence Hernandez, five blue; Rebecca Johnson, six blue, purple, Champion; Abby Heger, blue, purple; Channing Dillinger, blue; Joseph Hignett, blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Lainey Cox, three blue.

Rabbit Showmanship Henco Gerber; Clayton Grubbs, Junior Champion; Joseph Hignett; Stanton Custer; Tala Eckert; Lelani Gerber; Tobias Grubbs; Angelina Hignett; John Shelton; Kyra Shelton; Katya Wolter, Intermediate Champion; Nicholas Bryan; Victoria Bryan, Senior Champion; Rolanda Gerber; and Emma McClure.

Rabbits Nicholas Bryan, five blue, purple; Stanton Custer, blue; Clayton Grubbs, three blue, purple, Champion; Tobias Grubbs, five blue, purple, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Emma McClure, four blue; Thomas Willis, four blue; Zachary Willis, three blue, purple, Champion; Victoria Bryan, ten blue, three purple; Laramie Brecheisen, five blue, purple, two Champion, Grand Champion; Angelina Hignett, blue; Katya Wolters, blue, purple, Champion; Kyra Shelton, blue, purple, Champion; Kadence Hernandez, three blue; Tala Eckert, three blue, purple; Henco Gerber, blue, purple, Champion; and Joseph Hignett, blue.

Swine Showmanship Emma McClure; Jayla Stump; Brecklyn Stump; Megan Newlon, Senior Champion; Toby McClure, Senior Reserve Champion; Brayden Kolb; Kynna Crawford, Intermediate Champion; Jayce Heger; Jewels Kraisinger; Zachary Willis, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Thomas Willis; Molly McClure; Kadence Hernandez; Kynli Crawford; Hudson Titus, Junior Reserve Champion; Hannah Cox; Ava McDaniels; Grant Goode; Samantha Goode; Max McClure; Lindy McClure; and Katelynn Willis, Junior Champion.

Swine Kadence Hernandez, three blue; Lindy McClure, blue; Max McClure, blue; Toby McClure, blue; Levi McDaniels, blue; Isabella Hall, two blue; Brayden Kolb, blue; Zachary Willis, two blue, Reserve Champion, Champion; Emma McClure, blue; Megan Newlon, two blue, Reserve Champion; Brecklyn Stump, blue, Champion; Jay McClure, blue; Fray McDaniels, blue; Hudson Titus, two blue; Allison Goode, blue; Madison Hall, two blue; Casle Heger, three blue, Reserve Champion; Jayce Heger, three blue; Jewels Kraisinger, two blue; Jayla Stump, two blue; Thomas Willis, three blue, Reserve Champion, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Ava McDaniels, blue; Carter McClure, blue; Katelynn Willis, three blue; Hannah Cox, blue, Champion; Kynli Crawford, three blue, Reserve Champion; Kynna Crawford, three blue; Catie Gooch, blue; Lainey Cox, blue, Champion, Grand Champion; Molly McClure, blue; and Dawson Kerbow, blue.

Goat Showmanship Sydney Beesley; Adyson Gooch, Senior Reserve Champion; Isabella Hall, Senior Champion; Garrette Hinds;

Faith Beesley, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Kynna Crawford; Grace Dillinger, Intermediate Champion; Kynli Crawford, Junior Reserve Champion; and Channing Dillinger, Junior Champion.

Market Goat Isabella Hall, three blue; Emma McClure, blue; Chaney Poulsen, blue; Kynli Crawford, two blue; Grace Dillinger, blue; Grant Niehues, blue; Lainey Cox, blue, Reserve Grand Champion; Hannah Cox, blue, Grand Champion; Kynna Crawford, two blue; Sydney Beesley, blue; Faith Beesley, blue; Rebecca Johnson, blue; and Laramie Brecheisen, blue.

Sheep Showmanship Megan Newlon, Senior Champion; Nick Gold, Senior Reserve Champion; Lainey Cox, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Molly McClure, Intermediate Champion; Lelani Gerber, Junior Champion; and Henco Gerber, Junior Reserve Champion.

Sheep Megan Newlon, three blue, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Heidi Bogan, two blue; Laramie Brecheisen, blue; Adyson Gooch, blue; Lainey Cox, two blue; Dawson Kerbow, blue; Emma McClure, blue; Brooke Hinds, blue; Toby McClure, blue, Reserve Champion; and Nick Gold, blue, Champion, Grand Champion.

Bucket Calf Showmanship Jonathan Kaiser, Junior Reserve Champion; Lindy McClure, Junior Champion; Cameron Persing; Faith Beesley, Intermediate Champion; and Lelani Gerber, Intermediate Reserve Champion.

Bucket Calf Morgan Niehues, Junior Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Lindy McClure, Junior Reserve Champion; Cameron Persing; Faith Beesley, Intermediate Champion, Grand Champion; Claudia Clark; and Lakota Persing.

Beef Showmanship Sydney Beesley; Jacob Bell; Rolanda Gerber; Nick Gold; Adyson Gooch, Senior Champion; Madison Hall; Casle Heger; Rebecca Johnson; Toby McClure; Megan Newlon, Senior Reserve Champion; Vallery Persing; Jayla Stump; Grace Dillinger, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Catie Gooch, Intermediate Champion; Allison Goode; Molly McClure; Lakota Persing; and Eli Penrod, Junior Champion.

Breeding Heifer: Cow/Calf: Cow Jacob Bell, blue; Adyson Gooch, blue, Reserve Grand Champion; Molly McClure, blue; Megan Newlon, blue, Grand Champion; Grace Dillinger, blue; Catie Gooch, blue; Madison Hall, blue; and Toby McClure, blue.

Beef Sydney Beesley, blue; Brecklyn Stump, blue; Jayla Stump, blue; Casle Heger, blue; Megan Newlon, blue; Eli Penrod, blue; Rolanda Gerber, blue; Madison Hall, two blue; Rebecca Johnson, blue; Grace Dillinger, blue; Brooke Hinds, blue; Toby McClure, two blue; Lakota Persing, blue; Vallery Persing, blue; Nick Gold, blue, Champion, Grand Champion; Catie Gooch, blue; Allison Goode, blue; and Molly McClure, blue, Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion.

Round Robin Champion Showmanship Sydney Beesley; Adyson Gooch; Nick Gold, Senior Reserve Grand Champion; Isabella Hall; Megan Newlon, Senior Grand Champion; Claudia Clark; Kynna Crawford; Grace Dillinger; Catie Gooch, Intermediate Grand Champion; Molly McClure, Intermediate Reserve Grand Champion; Channing Dillinger; Farrah Gaskill, Junior Reserve Grand Champion; Lelani Gerber; Eli Penrod, Junior Grand Champion; and Katelynn Willis.

Farrah Gaskill and her horse Pearl were awarded the All-Around Junior Showman Award at the Stevens County Fair Horse Show.

Farrah also won Reserve Grand Champion in the Junior Round Robin Event where the participants were judged showing multiple animal species.

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Charcoal grill owners can also inspect the metal grates on their grills to make sure they are not rusted. Damaged or rusted grates can make it possible for items to fall down onto surfaces below the grate, increasing the risk of fire. Another way for charcoal grill users to make using their grills more safe is to avoid the use of starter fluid or other igniters once the coals have been ignited. Doing so only increases the risk of fire or accident and is unlikely to help the coals maintain a strong flame that lasts long enough to cook foods quickly.

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Grad in Top 48 in national forensics

By Taylor Messick Bethany Reeder is a Sunrise Academy graduate who made it into the Top 48 finalists at the National Forensics Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Reeder is originally from Hugoton. She moved to

Wichita when she was in sixth grade because her parents got jobs in the area. She attended Sunrise Academy from seventh grade until she graduated this year.

"I loved Sunrise," said Reeder. "It helped me to be

Cimarron Regional Advisory Committee meeting in Liberal Friday U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (F SA) Acting Administrator Chris Beyerhelm announced physical loss loans are available for 12 counties in Kansas. Farm operators who have suffered major physical losses caused by blizzard, excessive snow, freeze and high winds that occurred between April 28 and May 1, 2017 may be eligible for ‘emergency loans.

This Administrator’s Physical Loss Notification has been issued for Finney, Gove, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Lane, Logan, Morton, Scott, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita counties as the primary damaged area. Additionally, 13 Kansas counties are contiguous to this designated disaster area, making these producers also potentially eligible for programs based on this designation. The contiguous counties are: Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hodgeman, Meade, Ness, Seward, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.

The following contiguous counties in surrounding states are also eligible for emergency loans: Baca and Prowers counties in Colorado and Cimarron and Texas counties in Oklahoma.

FSA’s low interest emergency (EM) loans may be made available to any applicant with a qualifying loss in the counties named above.

Approval is limited to applicants who suffered severe physical losses only. Physical loss loans may be made to eligible farmers and ranchers to repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agriculture operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Producers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans for physical losses.

Please contact FSA for more information about loan eligibility and the application process. FSA office information is available at offices.usda.gov. Additional FSA disaster assistance program information is available at disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.

able to do all the things I wanted to do. Activities didn't get in the way of each other so I was able to play volleyball, play softball, cheerlead, be a part of the drama productions and participate in debate and forensics."

This year was Reeder's second trip to the National Forensics Tournament. However, she has participated in forensics and debate for four years at Sunrise. That means she spent plenty of time with debate and forensics coach Peggy O'Donnell. Reeder said that over time, the two developed a great relationship.

"She became more like a mother figure," she said. "We spent almost every weekend together because we either had debate or forensics tournaments. So we were always around each other and just ended up becoming really close."

Reeder now plans to attend Butler Community College to study psychology. She wants to specialize in children's therapy and help kids who come from broken homes. Forensics deals mainly with understanding a feeling in a specific scenario and being able to portray or act out that feeling to a panel of judges in a compelling way. Because of her success in those types of competitions, Reeder seems poised for a successful career in understanding and empathizing with struggling children.

As a child, Reeder was shy; but she now says debate and forensics have taught her to be comfortable speaking in front of crowds. She said she

is grateful for the opportunity to compete at the National Forensics Tournament, even if she didn't necessarily make any new friendships.

"I got to compete against people from everywhere," she said. "You get to talk to a lot of people because you're waiting around a lot. I went up against the same guy this year as I did last year so we talked a little bit. Once you get there, you talk but you're still competing against each other. We pretend we like each other, but once we start competing we know we have to pretend to cry more than the other to make it to the next round."

Bethany is the daughter of Jeremy Reeder of Wichita and Jeanette Garraway of Kechi.

Her grandparents are Jesse and Binki Medina of Hugoton and Jerry and Phyllis Diederich of Hooker, Ok. Bethany’s great grandmother is Jerry Reeder of Hugoton.

Bethany Reeder

Contests aim to put the Brakes on Fatalities Kansas kids can win great prizes and learn about traffic safety by participating in poster and video contests as part of the annual Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day safety campaign.

Poster contest: For Kansas kids ages 5 to 13 - three statewide winners will each receive: • sKindle Fire Tablet and case from the Kansas Turnpike Authority; • s$50 gift card from Wal Mart; • s$50 Amazon gift card from the Petroleum Mar-

keters and Convenience Store Association of Kansas; • sMovie passes from AAA Kansas.

A total of 18 regional winners in the six regions and age groups (ages 5-7, ages 810 and ages 11-13) will receive a bicycle and a helmet from Safe Kids Kansas.

Poster entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 22. Information and entry forms are available here.

Video contest: For Kansas teens in grades 8-12. Prizes include an iPad, a Go Pro

and a DJI Osmo camera, and the school of the grand prize winner will receive $500 for its booster club. Video entries must be posted by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 24.

Information to submit entries is available here.

The Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Highway Patrol and other traffic safety organizations are sponsoring the contests.

Previous winner from the last two years’ contests from Kansas was southwest Kayleigh Flores of Moscow.

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Museum Update World War II information is provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill.

About 345 men and women of Stevens County have been called to the armed services since the beginning of Selective Service.

Since the fighting quit in Germany and the Japanese surrendered, a large number of men and women have been released from service.

They should be honored and respected for the part they had in the armed program.

Those who have been released according to draft board records as of Friday, December 7, 1946 are as follows: Discharged-Continued from last week Noble K. Williams Hubert L. McGehee Virgil M. Hamilton Harold E. Phillips Golden D. Bishop Charles P. Brecheisen Paul L. Sapp Carl M. Stoops Henry C. Clark Earl W. Hamilton Lant Horton, Jr. Max H. Hostetier Kenneth E. Florence Jacob M. Bundy Ebert R. Phillips Jack H. Heger E.B. Anderson Marvin P. Harrington Earnest A. Burrows Howard Gracey Irwin J. Hodges James A. Brown Frank M. Perry Okal Woolsey Orin R. Olinger Eldon F. Dale Harold G. Ahrens Stanley C. Hicks James C. Campbell Rellis D. Lewis Amos E. Bolinger

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Othal G. Weaver Lewis J. Kilbourn, Jr. Fay J. McClure John R. Guerrero Weslie W. Parsons Calvin S. Brumley Harding C. Nix Jay B. Schwartz Perry E. Moore Gene F. Farmer Lee Charles Fager Edith Richardson Laura Nordyke Lewis Firmin Allen Wakeman Carthel McCollough William Joy Joe Horton Jack Porter 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.

The Society of Human Resource Management of Southwest Kansas (SHRM of SWKS) and the Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce are organizing the Tenth Annual Business Leadership Conference for August 10, 2017, at The Clarion Inn 1911 E. Kansas in Garden City.

The SHRM is excited to present a high level conference with Attorney Tim Davis, Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP and Sandy Gieber, Next Element Consulting, LLC. Tim will present on the changes regarding Employment Law issues and Responding to Investigations from Government Agencies.

Sandy will present in the afternoon on “Conflict and You: The Basics of Compassionate Accountability”.

Key Points: • 2017 Employment Law Update for all employers sizes regarding Federal Legislation, Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standard Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

• Regarding Government agency investigations: • How would your agency respond to an investigation from a Government Agency?

• Would you ignore the claim, mediate, or defend the claim in a court of law?

• Would your agency be prepared?

Leaders at any level see drama coming a mile away and choose a different path.

They use the energy in conflict to get positive results. This course will start you on the

Kansas farmers encouraged to “Stop the Streak” now

Wheat Streak Mosaic was detrimental to the western Kansas wheat crop this year.

On average, WSMV causes $75 million in losses to Kansas wheat farmers every year, but this year's losses were much higher. Wheat Streak Mosaic can cause a yield loss of more than 80 percent. If we take preventative measures now, future yields will improve exponentially. Prevention is the only method, so Stop the Streaknow.

The virus is spread by the wheat curl mite, which feeds on wheat and other grasses.

The best way to prevent the spread of the wheat streak mosaic virus is to remove volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds.

Volunteer wheat must be completely dead and dry for two weeks before planting a new wheat crop. Volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds can be killed with herbicides or tillage.

A second management practice to limit the spread of the virus is to avoid early planting. Plant wheat after the "hessian fly free date" for your area. In some areas in western Kansas where there is no Hessian flyfree date, farmers should choose to wait until late September or October to plant their wheat. Planting after these dates will reduce the risk for the new

wheat crop and reduce wheat curl mites from moving to new locations of wheat.

In addition, there are a few wheat varieties with moderate resistance to this devastating disease. Hard white wheats Joe and Clara CL as well as hard red winter wheat Oakley CL have performed well in areas with wheat streak mosaic.

Kansas Wheat Commissioner Jason Ochs, who farms in Hamilton County, says his area was hit particularly hard this year with WSM. However, Ochs plants exclusively hard white wheat, and his fields were mostly spared.

"Two hard white wheat varieties that performed well for my farm this year were Joe and Clara CL," said Ochs. "By planting these resistant varieties and making the choice to plant later, we weren't hit as hard by Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus as many of my neighbors were."

"It is absolutely essential to control volunteer wheat," he says. "Because of the weather conditions, there's likely to be more volunteer this fall than last year. Even though money is tight in wheat right now, we are limiting future profits if we don't get rid of it for two full weeks before planting."

Ochs continued, "Our

choices are to spend a little bit of money this fall, or lose a lot of money next harvest."

This resistance is not perfect and these plants may still be susceptible to triticum mosaic or high plains mosaic. The resistance to wheat streak mosaic is less effective at temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Therefore, planting these varieties early for grazing can place fields at risk for disease-related yield losses.

Researchers at Kansas State University are developing a trait, Wsm3, that is highly resistant to both wheat streak mosaic and triticum mosaic viruses. Bernd Friebe, a research professor with the Wheat Genetic Resources Center in the Department of Plant Pathology said the Wsm3 gene is just the third gene known to provide resistance to the virus - and the first that can do so at outdoor temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.

The first two genes known to provide resistance to the virus were Wsm1 - identified by Kansas State University about 25 years ago - and Wsm2, which was discovered by researchers at Colorado State University.

But those two genes only provide protection in lower temperatures. Used in combi-

Bunyan family deemed “Smarties” Former Hugoton residents and current Oklahoma museum supporters Jonna Bunyan, Fred Bunyan, Helen Bunyan and Ryan Bunyan helped their team win the

“Smartest” title during the eighth annual Oklahoma Museum Association’s “Smarties” trivia night fundraiser. The four were part of Seminole Nation Museum’s

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Seven men of western Kansas are gather together at the Red Cross Club for the Kansas State Day Party. Pictured from left to right are: Row 1 - Ralph E. Myrick, Army, S/Sergeant, Liberal; Nelson L. Curtis, Army, T/3, Hugoton; John D. O’Dea, Army rank T/5, Hugoton. Row 2 - Elmer D. Klein, Pvt., Larned; Charles E. Wallace, Navy, E 3/c, Nekoma; William H. Drinkern, Army, Pvt., Beloit; Donald L. Staley, Army, Pvt., Glen Elder. Photo courtesy of Curator Stanley McGill, Stevens County Gas Museum.

Newton J. Wallace Lawrence J. Smith Manferd G. Lee Charlie N. Pennington Crawford M. Carpenter John O. Wing Alvin W. Martin Merl R. Jones Thomas J. Isom Warren S. Moon Donald G. French Clifford M. Delay Marl S. Andrews Art Miller John K. Moser Herbert R. Martin Delmer D. Webb John H. Thompson Donald F. Lynde Glen V. Joy Ivan Dobbs Harley W. Nordyke James C. Cadman Boyd M. Cott Wilbur F. Warner

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“Quiz Whizzes” team for the event Friday, June 16. They faced off against 17 other teams in three rounds of trivia at the Oklahoma History Center. Other members of the team were Richard Ellwanger, Peggy Ellwanger, Caitlyn Maddox, Jan Sanders and Marie Dawson. Fred Bunyan served as alternate. This year’s trophy will join the team’s other firstplace award from 2014’s event.

The “Smarties” trivia night is a fundraiser for the Oklahoma Museum Association, a nonprofit organization helping Oklahoma museums educate, inform and entertain.

The event has taken in over Seminole Nation Museum “Smarties” display their first place $45,000 to benefit Oklahoma trophies after winning the “Smarties” trivia night fundraiser museums since its beginning June 16. Left to right Ryan Bunyan, Caitlyn Maddox, Jan in 2010.

Sanders, Helen Bunyan, Richard Ellwanger, Jonna Bunyan, Information from The Marie Dawson and Peggy Ellwanger. Photo courtesy of the Wewoka Times.

Oklahoma Museum Association’s Facebook page.

path to compassionate accountability. Discover strategies for transforming the energy of conflict into meaningful contribution.

• Understand your role in drama and negative conflict • Adjust your behavior for healthier and more effective interactions • Feel more confident in engaging others • Be the person who can do conflict without all the drama Online registration is available through the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce Web site at GardenCityChamber.net/.

SHRM of SWKS formed in Garden City to serve small business owners, human resource professionals and anyone else who deals with

human resource issues in southwest Kansas. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. SHRM has more than 560 affiliated chapters both in the U.S. and abroad and provides programming networking opportunities locally. SHRM is committed to advancing the profession through educational and career development opportunities, networking and community involvement. SHRM chapters are autonomous organizations.

For more information, contact Catherine McMillen, SHRM of SWKS-President, at hr@compassbh.org or 620290-4635.

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Attention Parents & Students Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces

2017 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Mon., Aug. 14-Fri., Aug. 18 & Mon., Aug. 21-Wed., Aug. 23 8am-5pm

nation withWsm1 orWsm2, the warm-weather friendly Wsm3 could become part of a breeding mix that can give farmers' much-needed relief, Friebe said.

The new Wsm3 germplasm has been released through the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. It is currently available to breeders through the National Science Foundation's Industry/University Cooperative Researcher Centers program whose members have immediate access to the germplasm but will also be available to public breeding programs in two years.

Through traditional breeding processes, it can take several years before resistance genes show up in varieties available for planting. A new variety with the Wsm3 gene should be released for Foundation seed in about three years, making it available to farmers the following year.

For more information, visit kswheat.com/stopthestreak.

Sign up for the following leagues: * Kindergarten SoccerFirst and second Grade Boys & Girls Cost $20 * Volleyball -3rd to 6th Grade Girls - Cost $20 * Football -3rd to 6th Grade Boys $20 program fee *This upcoming school years grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams.

NO PHONE REGISTRATONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC Offices, 211 S. Madison* www.hugotonrec.com

C o ac h es will be n eed e d for all age s.

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LOOKING BACK

History from the Hermes

by Ruthie Winget

Friday, June 11, 1937 Continued from last week.

A tornado leaving waste and destruction in its path swept through the territory east and north of Moscow about 7:30 Tuesday evening.

A large peach tree, which was north of the Clyde Bell home, was uprooted, carried across the road to the east a couple hundred yards away, and lodged against the fence.

The family car was standing on the south side of the house, but when the storm was over, the car was right side up two hundred yards away, in the field east of the barn. It had been blown across the road, through two ditches, and escaped the wreckage of the buildings.

The barn and other buildings on the east side of the road were torn to pieces and scattered over about twenty acres of ground. The barn was a structure 16’x32’, the granary 24’x24’. The header was carried about a hundred yards and wrapped up with the combine. The truck, which had been in the drive-

way of the garage, is now about fifty feet east of the garage, and damaged to some extent. Some seed and feed, which was in the granary, was scattered about over the ground.

The Bell family was taken to the Chafin home a quarter mile away where they are being cared for.

The Chafin farm, next in the path of the tornado, was only slightly damaged. The chicken house and other small buildings were unroofed. Mr. Chafin says he did not know any damage was done until the storm was over.

The Church Bible farm, next in the sweep of the storm, was completely wiped out. The fine five room home is in splinters and scattered over several hundred acres of farm land.

The Bible family, Mr. and Mrs. Bible, Viola and Katheryn, were in the house.

When the force of the storm struck the house, it is said Mr. Bible and Viola rushed to close the back door, blown

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: 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,

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.

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

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.

Donita Graham, Petitioner K  RAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 27, 2017) 3t 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

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

Don Brubaker Continued from last week Don Brubaker tells about his years as Hugoton City Clerk.

“Then came World War II, we couldn’t buy anything, we couldn’t get water material, water meters, or transformers. We just had to make do with what we had. In a way, it was a pretty good thing for Hugoton. Our power plant and light plant accumulated enough money at that time so that we had to vote very few bonds to do all the things we did from 1946 to 1950.

“The first year after the war, we put our first oiled streets in, and the stoplight on Main Street. In 1950, we rebuilt the original sewage plant, completely did away with the old one built in 1929, and put in the five million gallon underground storage facility in the Moorhead addition, put in a pumping plant and put a ten inch loop around the town.

The loop had to be built because the State Board of Health maintained a water system could not have a deadend.

“Hugoton is in good shape as far as water is concerned,” Brubaker stated.

“We now have eight wells.

The one outside the city building was drilled in 1929, the well in the park was drilled two years later and was followed by the ballpark well and the Halliburton

The horse trader was of interest because he made rounds through the country and towns. He “swapped” both horses and yarns with the local citizens. He could be compared now with used car dealers. These persons are a part of our history, a phase of pioneer life. Photo courtesy of “History of Stevens County Kansas”. well. Santa Fe gave us their well after they took their steam engines off the rails.

In 1963, we drilled in the Moorhead addition. We have a well on the tract of land where the new plant is, and two years ago, we drilled the big one out on the airport property. We have a 750,000 gallon storage facility, a 250,000 gallon underground storage tank behind the city building and underground storage tank behind the city bulding and underground storage for half a million gallons in the Moorhead addition.

“Another thing we have that many, many towns our

size do not have is a real fine distribution system. Howard Gracey, who worked for the city over a long period of time, was a fanatic on power lines. Every line he built was strong. Unless lightning hits a transformer, we never have distribution problems. I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed a line failure.”

Mr. Brubaker worked for the city as city clerk for thirty-five years and was honored with a retirement party given by the city officials in June of 1972.

Taken from “The History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.

T.U.R.*

Charles W. Harper Petitioner

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open by the wind. Katheryn was in the central part of the house, but it was not known just where Mrs. Bible was.

When the storm subsided, neighbors watching the storm, noticed the buildings were gone, and rushed to the scene. Keith and Cleo Rowland, who lived a half mile southeast of the Bible home saw the Bible home had been destroyed and rushed to the place. They were the first to arrive and found Mr. and Mrs. Bible and Viola in their wretched position and condition. Mrs. Bible’s leg was broken and the shattered bones thrust through her flesh and skin. Mr. Bible received a broken arm and an injured back, Viola a broken arm, a broken leg and other injuries, and Katheryn a broken finger and other bruises. Mrs. Bible, the most critically injured, was taken in the Prine ambulance, accompanied by Dr. Ungles to the Dodge City hospital.

It looked as if the house had been skidded for about a hundred feet taking with it a large tree more than a foot in diameter, tearing it out by the roots, until it hit the well house and machine shed.

The buildings all crumbled.

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.

Memories from yesteryear

Rolla History from David Stout *For those of you in the medical field, a TUR means only one thing – a transurethral resection, a surgical procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the urinary bladder. The technique involves the insertion of an instrument called a cytoscope into the bladder through the urethra, and the tumor (or the prostate gland in the case of men) is removed through the cytoscope. However, T.U.R. can also mean “tunnels under Rolla.”

When Ross Veatch became the school superintendent in September 1953, I was fortunate enough to be best friends with his son Phil who just happened to be the same age and in the same class as I. Because I was always palling around with Phil, I got to explore parts of the Rolla schools that very few Rolla citizens have ever explored, and probably aren’t even aware of, such as the plumbing tunnels under

the schools.

Shortly after the Veatch family arrived in Rolla, the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts were formed, and Phil and I were both members. There was one special occasion when the theme of the general meeting was “Pirates”. Whether or not this theme had anything to do with the Rolla Pirate mascot, I have no idea, but in any case, we were encouraged to come up with ideas about different ways to play out this theme. One of the things always associated with pirates was buried treasure chests filled with all kinds of loot. The first thing we all thought of doing was taking a shoe box and redesigning it as a miniature “treasure chest,” then gathering all the coins from our piggy banks to fill the shoe box with the coins. Phil’s father, however, had a cheaper suggestion.

He explained there were lots of coin-sized metal punchouts on the floors of the

many tunnels running under the Rolla schools. He suggested we crawl through the tunnels to collect the “coins”.

However, as can be seen in the attached photo, Phil and I were a bit too young to be crawling around in the tunnels under the Rolla schools by ourselves, so Ross Veatch had one of his older sons, either Lynn or Robert, to lead our way through. We didn’t gather a lot of those metal punch-outs, but by pounding flat hundreds of bottle caps from the high school vending machines then spray-painting the loot with gold and silver, the punchouts and bottle caps made some nice looking doubloons, not to mention saving us a lot of pennies, nickels and dimes.

Obviously the experience made quite an impression on me since it is still quite vivid in my mind after more than 60 years.

But teaching Cub Scouts how to crawl through the “caves” under the Rolla schools or to plunder loot as pirates wasn’t the only thing

the parents of Rolla Cub Scouts taught us to do. We had more patriotic duties as well, as can be seen in this photo of the Rolla Cub Scouts leading the children’s parade up the main street of Rolla for Park Day in July 1954. Unfortunately, the photo is not of sufficiently high quality for me to recognize all of the boys in the photo, but those closer to the front of the line are recognizable. Perhaps those whom I don’t recognize, like some of those I do recognize, are no longer among the living, guys like Bobby Arnold, Bobby Clinesmith, Rodney Johnson, Bobby Anderson and Phil Veatch. It won’t be too many more years before all the rest of us are gone, and many of us will be buried in the Rolla Cemetery where you may inspect the tombstones above our “tunnels under Rolla” for generations to come, just as we have done in years past, going all the way back to “Little Willie” May 30, 1890, the first one to “tunnel under Rolla”.

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

NOTICE OF SALE 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.

Phil Veatch, David Stout and Valina Stout. Phil was the son of Ross Veatch, the school superintendent. The family moved to Rolla in September 1953. These photos were taken in the kitchen of the original homestead house built by Ed and Minnie Stout. In 1955, Virgil Stout built a new house just to the south of this house. He and his family moved into the new house in March 1955. Therefore, these photos had to be taken between September 1953 - when Phil and David would have been eight years old - and March 1955 - when Phil and David were not quite yet ten years old.

This photo of the Cub Scouts marching on Rolla’s Main Street is looking from north to south. The troop is approximately in front of the Coop grocery store. Those marching, in order of appearance are, Merlin Stout, Charlie Clinesmith, Phil Veatch (?), Bobby Arnold, Bobby Clinesmith, David Stout, Unknown, Ricky Williamson (?), Ronnie Collins (?), Rodney Johnson (?), Unknown and Bobby Anderson (?).

NEWS Social Security

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By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City

WHY IT PAYS TO KEEP A CAREFUL EYE ON YOUR EARNINGS RECORD Whether you’re ready to retire, just joining the workforce, or somewhere in between, regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record could make a big difference when it’s time to collect your retirement benefits.

Just think, in some situations, if an employer did not properly report just one year of your work earnings to us, your future benefit payments from Social Security could be close to $100 per month less than they should be. Over the course of a lifetime, that could cost you

tens of thousands of dollars in retirement or other benefits to which you are entitled.

Social Security prevents many mistakes from ever appearing on your earnings record. On average, we process about 236 million W2 wage reports from employers, representing more than $5 trillion in earnings. More than 98 percent of these wages are successfully posted with little problem.

But it’s ultimately the responsibility of your employers — past and present — to provide accurate earnings information to Social Security so you get credit for the contributions you’ve made

through payroll taxes. We rely on you to inform us of any errors or omissions.

You’re the only person who can look at your lifetime earnings record and verify that it’s complete and correct.

So, what’s the easiest and most efficient way to validate your earnings record? o Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount to set up or sign in to your own my Social Security account; o Under the “My Home” tab, click on “Earnings Record” to view your online Social Security Statement and taxed Social Security earnings; o Carefully review each year

of listed earnings and use your own records, such as W2s and tax returns, to confirm them; and o Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet.

If you notice that you need to correct your earnings record, check out our one-page fact sheet at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs/EN-05-10081.pdf.

Sooner is definitely better when it comes to identifying and reporting problems with your earnings record. As time passes, you may no longer have past tax documents and some employers may no longer be in business or able to provide past pay-

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The following is a listing of the 2016 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 10, 2017. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate of 6% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 1, 2017, the County Treasurer will sell on said date the Real Estate described to the County for the amount of the taxes and legal charges due. The sale as described above is not a sale to the public; it is the legal process under which redemption period for payment of 2016 Real Estate taxes, fees and penalties begin. In the event said Real Estate taxes are not paid within the prescribed period, a foreclosure suit and Sheriff’s Sale will occur in due time.

Vanessa Willis, Stevens County Treasurer

roll information.

If it turns out everything in your earnings record is correct, you can use the information and our online calculators at www.socialse curity.gov/planners/benefit calculators.html to plan for your retirement and prepare for the unexpected, such as becoming disabled or leaving behind survivors. We use your top 35 years of earnings when we calculate your benefit amounts. You can learn more about how your benefit amount is calculated at www.socialsecurity.gov/pub s/10070.pdf.

We’re with you throughout life’s journey, from start-

ing your first job to receiving your well-earned first retirement payment. Learn more about the services we provide online at www.socialse curity.gov/onlineservices.

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By Judy Hickert

Kids at Moscow UMC’s Vacation Bible School go over the principles they learned this week - and

MOSCOW

eat some good supper together. Over 40 people attended the event.

Moscow UMC hosts Vacation Bible School The Moscow United Methodist Church hosted Vacation Bible School last week. Approximately 24 kids attended, as well as seven or eight junior and

senior high helpers. Over 40 people - kids, helpers and adults - were counted each of the first two days. Angie Lahey said, “There were lots of giggles and they surely

enjoyed the food! Everyone got along just great!”

The children enjoyed a pool party and pizza Saturday night as a finale for the week. A program followed Sunday morning.

Lowell Stanley captured this timely shot while attending Dodge City’s Roundup Rodeo with his

Stanleys take in some broncbusting Lowell Stanley and daughter Suzie Stanley attended the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo last

They’re all smiles at UMC’s 2017 “Maker Fun Factory” VBS. Photo courtesy of Angie Lahey.

Moscow’s United Methodist VBS attendees close out an awesome week with a pool party

Judy Hickert went to Woodward, Ok. Thursday, August 3, to visit friends and relatives. Friday she and friend Kathy Meyer, traveled to Oklahoma City and stayed with daughter Cindy Barnes and son-in-law Darren White. Daughter Valena Hickert joined the group and all took a day trip to Pawhuska, Ok. to shop and see the Pioneer Woman Mercantile. They were joined by Matthew Hickert.

great place.

They also enjoyed driving around Pawhuska, which had lots of neat stores and old buildings. It was a really fun trip. The group drove on Old Highway 66 and saw lots of fun things along the way, including POPS. The Lodge Tour was a special event that was a first.

The show is on Food Network and the Kitchen was amazing. It was a family ranch guest house and was

What a view! Judy Hickert enjoyed the sight of this gorgeous Oklahoma countryside while

visiting the Pioneer Woman’s Lodge.

renovated in 2008.

Back to Oklahoma City Saturday evening the group was joined by grandsons Jarod Barnes and Dustin and Krista Barnes.

A gigantic pop bottle sculpture dominates the skyline at Pops along Route 66.

Downtown Pawhuska is a beautiful place to wander; not only are the shops full of unique and interesting items, but the exteriors of the buildings are decorated with breathtaking paintings, as seen at the top of this salon. The idea of a piano as a flower pot is pretty intriguing too.

for reading The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile contained countless beautiful kitchen and home decor items.

The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County

Tuesday night. It was the night of the Bull Bash. They reported a very exciting night watching the bull

and some pizza Saturday evening. Photo courtesy of Angie Lahey.

Moscow’s roving reporter sees Oklahoma sights The Mercantile was fun but the trip to the ranch to tour the Lodge where the show is mainly filmed was great. It was a beautiful drive about 20 miles through pasture land. The group saw lots of wild horses on the drive to the Lodge, which was situated on a hillside overlooking the beautiful countryside with a view of ponds, barns, animals, and grassland. The lodge was amazing, and such a peaceful

daughter Suzie.

riding. Lowell enjoyed taking lots of pictures.

Garry enjoys a very happy eightieth with church family Garry Roland was honored with an eightieth birthday celebration after church Sunday, July 30. The entire congregation was invited for cake in the church overflow area, and later a family dinner was enjoyed in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone enjoyed visiting and wishing him a “Happy Eightieth!”

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WELCOME BACK ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS AND SUPPORTING STAFF!

MOSCOW BOARD OF EDUCATION Brian White, President Marcus Howe, Vice President Sherri Castillo, Member Grace Eisenhour, Member Kent Knoll, Member Brandi Lahey, Member Terry Pierson, Member ADMINISTRATION Stu Moore, Superintendent/PK-5 Principal Tina Salmans, 6-12 Principal/ AD LICENSED STAFF Shawn Anderson, K-12 PE/JH Computers Gail Dale, Elem Music/JH/HS Music Michelle Daniels, Foreign Language/Sixth Soc Studies/ESL Brett Harp, JH English/ Science Deborah Hockett, JH/HS Science

Enrollment is August 10 & 11, 2017 First Day Of Class Is

AUGUST 24, 2017

Jordan Air Inc.

Mark Horyna, Counselor Jessica Jordan, Second Grade Marcie Knoll, JH/HS English Keyla Kuehler, First Grade Susan Lewis, Third Grade Shirley May, Title I Melissa Moore, Reading/FACS Ben Smith, Fourth Grade Jodi Staggers, JH Math/Computer Tayler Stull, Social Studies Valerie Thompson, Fifth Grade Ginny Titus, PreSchool Danny Traub, Industrial Arts Kayla Wester, Kindergarten Tina White, JH/HS Math

SPECIAL EDUCATION Hope Pierson, Interrelated Micaela Thompson, Paraprofessional Karen Messerly, Speech Deidra Crotinger, Early Childhood Rachel Spencer, School Psychologist

PARAPROFESSIONALS Marivel Rojo, Migrant Director Julie Allen, Migrant Paraprofessional Tami Baehler, Paraprofessional

Janis Deynes, Paraprofessional Socorro Cecenas, PreSchool Aide Jennifer Owens, Daycare Director Alma Granillo, Daycare Jasmin Hernandez, Daycare Sherri May, At-Risk/Library Aide

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Pam Hittle, Superintendent’s Secretary/Board Clerk Sarah DeVaughan, JH/HS Secretary Chelsi Randle, Elementary Secretary Larry Holt, Technology Director Hermila Gonzalez, Custodian Lydia Granados, Custodian Patti Maxwell, Head Cook Shelly Stuckey, Cook Alejandra Manriquez, Cook Marina Rojo, Lunchroom Aide Dan Quattlebaum, Psychology/ Speech

BUS DRIVERS Susan Roland Sabrina Guerrero Jerry Guerrero

Welcome Back to School!

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The Hugoton Hermes

By Phoebe Brummett

“A River Runs Through It”...sometimes A river really does flow through Morton County and it only occasionally has water. This past week the river had enough water flowing that several residents

Brightyn Mcanarney, Paige Claassen and Tyne Claassen- Ellis are in the crossing at Wilburton, enjoying the rare treat of water in the river. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason

Wedding shower group from the left are Kalye Griffin, Lacey Cook, Bride-to-be Hannah Dunn,

drove to Wilburton to play in the crossing. It was a much needed break from the busy fair preparation for these happy 4-Her’s. This week, a river runs through it…..

The Cimarron River flows in Morton County. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.

All Around 4-H Club decorates windows

Fair time has rolled around again. The All Around 4-H Club members joined the other Morton County 4-H club members in painting windows to advertise the upcoming fair

events. The 4H members also cleaned all the buildings to prepare for the fair week.

If you need some excitement and activities this week, come over to the Morton County Fair!

Rylan Williams, Jaxon Schwindt, Deserae Schwindt and Brightyn Mcanarney paint windows in Elkhart to advertise the Morton County Fair events. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.

Laina Griffin and Linda Griffin.

Hannah Dunn enjoys bridal shower Sunday, August 6 was a day of celebration for the future Mrs. Matt Shaffer at the Rolla United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Hannah Dunn was grateful for her four hostesses and friends and family for a lovely wedding shower. A game of “guess the guest” was played. Each guest wrote on a 3x5 card a favorite memory of Hannah. Hannah then had to guess who wrote the memory. If Hannah was incorrect, the guest won a

prize. Most of the memories were very difficult for Hannah to determine which of her guests had written.

Special guests of honor were Hannah’s great grandmother Lois Dunn, and great great aunts Barbara Dunn and Verda Mae Allen. There was laughter and some tears but mostly just a whole lot of fun.

Hannah is the daughter of Andy and Mandy Dunn of Richfield.

Best wishes on your future

marriage, Matt and Hannah.

May God always be the center of this blessed union!

Support the Morton County Junior Livestock Sale

Barbed Wire 4- H club pictured from left to right are Eriberto Moreno with little brother Isaac, Austin Apelu, Aaron Apelu, Dasean

Lewis, Amiley Lewis, Tyson Apelu, Cacee Milburn and Carson Milburn. Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.

All Around 4- H club pictured from left to right are SaKya Milburn, Kenzie Jones, Jayden Hanna, Carlie Jones, Jaxon Schwindt and Rylan

Williams. In the front row are Mia Hinojosa and Samantha Dunn. Not pictured is Brynlee Williams. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Milburn.

Attention all individuals and businesses….Come out to support the Morton County Junior Livestock Sale, Saturday, August 12.

You can benefit by claiming a donation on your taxes by supporting your local Morton County 4-H and FFA kids. The size of the donation doesn’t matter! If you can’t make it to the sale or have questions about how it works, call Shalee Higgins at 620-228-3848 for more information.

Samantha Dunn celebrates birthday at swimming pool Samantha Dunn celebrated her ninth birthday at the Rolla Swimming Pool July 31 with her family. Kylie Brummett, SaKya, Adynn and Cami Milburn, Shawnee, Lucy and Miles Cowser were in attendance.

Rachel Dunn, Samantha's grandma, made a wonderfully tasty birthday cake to help in the celebration. All the kids had a great time!

Last day for Rolla’s swimming pool is Sunday Rolla’s swimming pool will be closed Saturday, August 12 so the employees can enjoy the Morton County Fair. The pool’s last day will be Sunday, August 13. Enjoy the water while you can!

Young people ribbon at Morton County Style Revue The Morton County Style Revue was Monday, August 7 at the Civic Center in Elkhart. Rolla All Around 4H Club and the Barbed Wire Club, both with Rolla, Richfield and Dermot residents had a great show. Senior Girls Buymanship Grand

Champion was Jayden Hanna. Reserve Champion was Carlie Jones, both of the All Around 4-H Club. Junior Reserve Champion was Samantha Dunn of the All Around 4-H Club. Senior Boys Buymanship Grand Champion was Carson Mil-

burn of Barbed Wire 4-H Club. Kenzie Jones was Senior Girls Construction Modeling Grand Champion.

Congratulations to all the 4H’ers and make it a great Fair week!

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ROLLA BOARD OF EDUCATION Erich Glave, President Jean Ann Hull, Vice President Lloyd Dixon Darren Clark Kent Milburn Penny Rusch Mandy Dunn

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ADMINISTRATION Kim Mauk, Superintendent/K-5 Principal Gardell Schnable, 6-12 Principal Kris Hall, Guidance Counselor HPEC STAFF Winnie Hagenah, Interrelated Teacher Rachel Dunn, Paraprofessional Rocia Rodriguez, Paraprofessional Cassie Thrall, Paraprofessional Hannah Bolin, Paraprofessional Alice Connors, Gifted Facilitator Kim Cruz, Psychologist

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TEACHERS AIDE Dana Kallenbach, Academic Turnaround Facilitator LIBRARIANS Suzanne Murray, USD 217 Librarian Cindy Hittle, Head Librarian Morton County Rolla Branch Dana Kallenbach, School Library Aide ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Sherry Pinkley, PreK/Kindergarten Jessica Slaughter, 1st Grade/2nd Grade Kim Clark, 3rd Grade/Title I/ESL Becky Sohm, 4th Grade/5th Grade

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Summer brings increased roadway dangers Since the start of the Memorial Day weekend, the kickoff of the period known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” teen drivers (age 15-19) have been involved in 490 crashes across Kansas, resulting in three deaths and 145 people being injured, with only property damage occurring in 393 crashes, according to preliminary unofficial state data.

Considering all drivers, as of July 21, 258 people have died in fatal crashes on Kansas roadways in the first 202 days of 2017, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation, a rate that equates to about 1.3 deaths per day and which is up significantly from the past two years as well as the 4-year average from 2013-2016.

Table 1 at bottom “Summer brings a variety of increased roadway dangers for drivers, including more traffic on the roads – especially during busy holiday travel weekends – increased road construction in many areas, and more inexperienced teen drivers,” said Shawn Steward, spokesman for AAA Kansas. “Excessive speed, distracted driving – often involving mobile phones – impaired driving, and failure to use seat belts are all factors that play a role in injury crashes and fatal crashes. If drivers avoid these behaviors, we can eliminate or lessen the impact of many of these crashes and make our roads safer.”

Teen Driving Dangers As previously reported by AAA Kansas at the beginning of the summer “100 Deadliest Days” period, new teen drivers, ages 16-17 years old,

are three times more likely than adults to be involved in a deadly crash, according to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This alarming finding relates to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the average number of deadly teen driver crashes climbs 15 percent compared to the rest of the year. Over the past five years, more than 1,600 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving inexperienced 16and 17-year-old teen drivers during this deadly period.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s study, Rates of Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries, and Deaths in Relation to Driver Age, analyzed crash rates per mile driven for all drivers and found that for every mile on the road, drivers ages 16-17 years old are: • 3.9 times as likely as drivers 18 and older to be involved in a crash • 2.6 times as likely as drivers 18 and older to be involved in a fatal crash • 4.5 times as likely as drivers 30-59 to be involved in a crash • 3.2 times as likely as drivers 30-59 to be involved in a fatal crash Fatal teen crashes are on the rise. The number of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes increased more than 10 percent from the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2015 crash data, the latest data available. To reverse this alarming trend, AAA urges parents to help reduce the number of deadly crashes on the road by getting more involved and talking to their

Table 1 Kansas Crash Fatality Trends Period Through July 2015 179 2016 242 258* 2017 2013-2016 Average 211

Full Year 354 429 258* 379

*2017 fatality counts are through July 21, 2017.

Source: KDOT

Table 2 AAA Teen Driver Safety Recommendations Passenger Restrictions Teen Wireless Bans

AAA recommends no more than one nonfamily passenger younger than age 20 for at least first six months of licensure.

AAA recommends complete wireless device bans for all drivers younger than age 18.

Text Messaging AAA recommends prohibiting texting Bans while driving for all drivers.

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teens about the dangers of risky behavior behind the wheel.

“Parents are the front line of defense for keeping our roads safer during these dangerous summer months,” said AAA Kansas’ Steward. “It all starts with educating teens about safety on the road and modeling good behavior, like staying off the phone and buckling your safety belt.”

Three factors that commonly result in deadly crashes for teen drivers are: • Distraction: Distraction plays a role in nearly six out of 10 teen crashes, four times as many as official estimates based on police reports. The top distractions for teens include talking to other passengers in the vehicle and interacting with a smart phone.

• Not Buckling Up: In 2015, the latest data available, 60 percent of teen drivers killed in a crash were not wearing a safety belt. Teens who buckle up significantly reduce their risk of dying or being seriously injured in a crash.

• Speeding: Speeding is a factor in nearly 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. A recent AAA survey of driving instructors found that speeding is one of the top three mistakes teens make when learning to drive.

To promote safer driving for teens and other drivers on the road, AAA advocates for the following restrictions and regulations: Table 2 at bottom Additionally, to keep roads safer this summer, AAA encourages parents to: • Have conversations with their teens early and often about distraction and speeding.

• Teach by example and minimize risky behavior when driving.

• Make a parent-teen driving agreement that sets family rules for teen drivers.

TeenDriving.AAA.com has a variety of tools to help prepare parents and teens for the dangerous summer driving season. The online AAA StartSmart program also offers great resources for parents on how to become effective in-car coaches as well as advice on how to manage their teen’s overall driving privileges. Teens preparing for the responsibility of driving should enroll in a driver education program that teaches how to avoid driver distraction and other safety skills. AAA also offers membership

AAA recommends a standard seat belt enforcement law for all vehicle occupants.

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Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, August 8 Brown Dupree - $ 2.22 Eagles Landing - $ 2.24 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.22 Thrifty King - $ 2.22 Toot N Totum - $ 2.22 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.20 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 $2.33 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 19.2 cents per gallon

higher than the same day one year ago and are 12.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 7.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 21.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices August 7 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.01 per gallon in 2016, $2.47 per gallon in 2015, $3.27 per gallon in 2014, $3.54 per gallon in 2013 and $3.55 per gallon in 2012.

"For the third straight week, gasoline prices have accelerated with the national average at its highest level in over eight weeks, driven by rising oil prices as invento-

ries continue to tighten and concern over Venezuela lingers," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "Looking behind us however, gas prices have remained in a relatively tight range for the last year, staying within a 30 cent wide range. While we're likely to see gas prices continuing to move higher in the week ahead as they catch up to oil, we're unlikely to break out of the well-established rut in the national average which has kept prices between $2.12 and $2.42 for the last 15 months."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.

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REAL ID now available for Kansan drivers Kansas has a new driver’s license design, specifically formatted to comply with approaching federal ID requirements for airport security purposes, three years early.

New licenses issued will contain either a gold circle with a white star cutout proving lawful presence in the United States and designating it as acceptable federal ID, or the words “not for federal ID.” This complies with the REAL ID Act, a federal initiative that was ap-

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proved by the U.S. Congress in 2005.

“We are starting to issue these new forms of ID three years ahead of when it’s required by the federal government for airport security purposes, so we can take advantage of the normal renewal cycles for most Kansans,” said Revenue Secretary Sam Williams. “There’s no need to rush in for a new ID, but it’s something the public needs to be aware of.”

To obtain a federally compliant “Real ID” credential, Kansans should bring proof of social security number

documentation in addition to their birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport. If they do not have those documents on hand, they can choose to obtain the “not for federal ID” card that will not be acceptable ID for boarding domestic flights or entering designated federal facilities after September 30, 2020.

However, the “not for federal ID” cards will still be valid as state ID or as a driver’s license.

For more information, please visit Kansas Department of Revenue’s Web site at ksrevenue.org.

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

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3 bd/2 ba, Fam. Rm, NEW carpet Dbl Att. Garage, Private Dining + Workshop & Garage 2 Sheds, Oversize Lot REDUCED!

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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!!

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!

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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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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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601 Jessica Ln. - PRICE REDUCED! $197,500 $189,500 $180,000 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.

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4C | Thursday, August 10, 2017

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Camp out while viewing the solar eclipse A spectacle like none other is about to take place August 21 – the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in almost 100 years. Visitors to the far northeast corner of the state will be in the path of totality, meaning they will get to witness the eclipse in its entirety, while viewers in the remaining parts of the Sunflower State will see a partial solar eclipse.

A number of people have inquired about camping at state fishing lakes and wildlife areas in the path of the eclipse. If you plan to get together with friends and

family to view the spectacle from a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism public lands property, here are a few tips to ensure your solar soiree goes off without a hitch: -Remember that most state fishing lakes and wildlife areas are not equipped with the same amenities featured at state parks -Set up camp in designated areas only -Keep vehicles on maintained roads and parking lots -Make sure four-legged

companions are leashed -Only light fires in fire rings and grills -Bring (and use!) a trash bag for waste, as trash containers are not available on all premises -While alcohol is permitted on some public properties, no alcohol is allowed at Atchison State Fishing Lake (SFL), Brown SFL, and Elwood and Burr Oak wildlife areas For more information on public lands, visit ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations.

Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. awards scholarships Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. has awarded twenty-two renewal scholarships in various amounts.

(Towns listed are where the student graduated.) The following college students were awarded $1,000: Rebecca Hicks, Elkhart; Lauren Fox, Hugoton; Zane Littell, Hugoton; Austin Nordyke, HugoMarissa Romero, ton; Hugoton; Riley Sosa, Hugoton; Kathryn Weaver, Hugoton; Carley Hockett, Ulysses; and Sarah Swann, Ulysses.

The following vocational students were awarded $750: Athziri Figueroa, Hugoton, and Andrew Smith, Turpin.

The following students were awarded $500: Viridiana Avalos, Guymon; Jordan Freeman, Hooker; Mark Persinger, Hugoton; Mitchell Persinger, Hugoton; Anna Rome, Hugoton; Julia Schmidt, Johnson; Taryn Robinson, Turpin; Brittany Kruse, Tyrone; Madison Angell, Southwestern Heights/Plains; Hannah Horinek, Sublette; and Jessica Hanson, Ulysses.

Scholarships will be awarded after the committee receives first semester grades, an enrollment schedule for second semester, and a personal update

New Student Orientation starts Thursday at GCCC

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New Student Orientation will be on campus at Garden City Community College starting Thursday, August 10, and will run through Friday, August 11. All new students living in the residence halls should be checked in with residential life Thursday August 10, by noon. Check in for New Student Orientation will be from 11:30 – 12:55 in the DPAC. At 1:00 p.m.

Thursday August 10, there will be an opening session at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex with informative sessions from the Library/CLC, Campus Safety, and Family Crisis. At 5:00 p.m., there will be dinner on the quad. From 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a community and business fair on the quad during the dinner to give new students a chance to visit with community members, learn about opportunities available in Garden City, and to get coupons and special deals for students from businesses.

Friday, August 11, 2017, students will participate in a variety of activities aimed at introducing students to college life on the Garden City Community College campus. Students will also have valuable informational meetings with financial aid, fun games and activities, as well as presentations on academic expectations and a Q & A with students and faculty staff to discuss the differences between college and high school. The New Student Orientation is required for all new students who will be attending GCCC

for the first time. For more information about GCCC’s New Student Orientation, contact Leslie Wenzel, Director of Student Success, at leslie.wenzel@gcccks.edu.

Classes for the fall 2017 semester at GCCC will begin Tuesday, August 15.

from the recipient. Seniors winning the PHCI scholarship are eligible to receive a scholarship a total of four times during their educational career.

Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money through various fund raisers for the purpose of giving scholarships and helping charities and community members throughout the Southwest Kansas area. The charity is based in Hugoton KS, with partners from many surrounding communities.

Please check out their website at: http://www.pheasantheavencharities.com/ to learn more about this organization and like their Facebook page.

Scholarships have been given by this organization since 2008. The Board of Directors, its partners, and volunteers are very proud of these students and their accomplishments and wish them the very best in their educational endeavors.

Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Rain! Rain! What a beautiful sight this Monday morning. If it keeps it up maybe the Cimarron River will get all the way over here north of Hugoton.

This will be a busy week for us here at the Center.

Hopefully the floor process will be completed and we can return to Bingo, Bridge, Aglow, etc.

Arlyn and Donna Hanquist’s families are having a birthday party for them in the activity room Saturday, August 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

We will be sewing in the dining room from 8:30 a.m. to “whenever” this Saturday also. Then we will have our regular dance at 7:00 p.m. in the activity room. The dance will be free! Please bring snacks. Cottonwood will be our live band. Come join us!

Also: mark your calendars!

This month’s Senior Social will be Saturday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. with homemade ice cream!

Menu Aug. 10 ..................Ham & Beans Aug. 11.......Oven Fried Chicken Aug. 14 ........................Taco Salad

Aug. 15...........................Sloppy Jo Aug 16........Chicken Fried Steak ............................Birthday Day Aug. 17 ............Chicken Broccoli ..................................Casserole Activities Thursday, August 10 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Aglow .............................7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 11 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, August 12 Sew All Day ....................................

Birthday Party Free Dance......... ...................with Cottonwood Pot Luck & Cards.........6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 14 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, August 15 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 16 Exercise........................10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, August 17 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.