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14 pages, Volume 130, Number 33
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
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Marshall to visit Pioneer Manor Monday The public is invited to join U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall for a town hall in Hugoton from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 21, at Pioneer Manor at 1711 S. Main St. "I look forward to returning to Hugoton to speak with fellow Kansans about the issues, ideas and concerns they have," Congressman Marshall said. "Every time we sit down, define problems together and civilly discuss them, we move closer to real solutions." Submitted by the office of Congressman Roger Marshall.
Congressman Roger Marshall
An aerial shot of Hugoton’s Russell Lake shows the extent of Thursday’s flooding rains. The northeast corner of the community bears the brunt of the four-plus inches of rain received August 10-11. The map to the right illustrates the size of the storm Thursday evening, with Hugoton in the red zone of rain, measuring between four and five inches of precipitation. Top photo courtesy of Matthew Rome, right photo courtesy of the National Weather Service’s Dodge City station.
Megan Newlon earns National Gold Megan Newlon is a Gold Division Winner at the National Level in Diversified Livestock Production. Megan's proficiency application is ranked fifth overall nationally. Earlier this year she qualified as a State Winner. Megan’s FFA SAE Program consists of a small cow herd, show steers, market pigs, market lambs and her horses. Her personal record-keeping of livestock costs, income, skills learned and management decisions are documented in her FFA record book and this information is transferred to a application which is then processed through the district and state levels before finally being approved to represent Kansas at the national level. At the national level, only the top 50% of the applications Megan Newlon is a Gold are even ranked. The Gold Level is only awarded to the top Division Winner at the ten percent of state winners. Congratulations Megan! National Level.
Where in the World is The Hugoton Hermes? The Hermes travels with the Hugoton United Methodist Junior High Youth Group to Espanola, N.M. While there, the group painted in the preschool, had their first drywalling experience,
moved a lot of classroom furniture, and did a large amount of work on the grounds. McCurdy Ministries appreciated all of these hard working helpers! What a way to represent your community!!
Stay safe watching Monday’s eclipse Join thousands of Americans this coming Monday, August 21 and get outside to see the solar eclipse! Stevens County’s prime time for viewing will be convenient for most - with the eclipse starting around 11:30 a.m. and ending around 2:20 p.m. The best time to see the eclipse - for southwest Kansans - should be around 12:55 p.m. The sun is projected to be 86% eclipsed at the max point. A total solar eclipse in the United States is nothing to sneeze at - the last one took place in 1979. This year’s promises to be the most-watched eclipse in human history. You’re encouraged to get out and take a look - but please remember to be safe! If you don’t heed warnings, you’re risking severe optical injury! The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through
special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or handheld solar viewers. Instructions for Safe Use of Solar Filters/Viewers • ALWAYS inspect your
ECLIPSE Fast Facts
• ALL of North America will experience at least a partial solar eclipse Monday, August 21 • Watch the skies of Stevens County - carefully - between
11:30 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. • Max eclipse in Stevens County will be 86% obscuration of the sun - around 12:55 p.m.
Most of all - stay safe! Check out tips on page 4 to make sure your eclipse viewing glasses meet requirements to
safely observe the eclipse.
INDEX Obituaries ........................................................2 Moscow............................................................7 Farm...................................................................8
Rolla ................................................................2B Classifieds ............................................4B-5B Looking Back ..............................................6B
solar filter before use: if scratched, punctured, torn or otherwise damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter. • ALWAYS supervise children using solar filters. • If you normally wear eyeglasses, keep them on. Put your eclipse glasses on over them or hold your handheld viewer in front of them. • Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright sun. After looking at the sun, turn away and remove your filter. DO NOT remove it while looking at the sun. • DO NOT look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars or other optical device. • Similarly, DO NOT look at the sun through a See ECLIPSE, page 4
OBITUARIES INSIDE
Dallas Bressler Selola “Sally” Lewis Gaylen Reynolds
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OBITUARIES
What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. 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 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. August 20 - Come-and-go reception for Pastor Sean and Stephanie Schraeder at the Moscow Baptist Church from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The couple will be leaving to pursue a ministry in Borger, Tx. Everyone is invited to wish them well! - Sovereign Redeemer 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 21 - The solar eclipse!!! Prime time for viewing for Stevens County starts around 11:30 a.m. and ends around 2:20 p.m. The sun is projected to be 86% eclipsed at approximately 12:55. Make sure you have the proper filter to look at the eclipse! The Hermes has these listed in the story on page 1 this week. Do Not Damage Your Eyes! - Senior Citizens: reserve your HHS Football parking space - 8:00 a.m. Apply at the
High School Office. - Roger Marshall’s listening tour - 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Manor. - Corn and Soybean Plot Tour - 5:00 p.m. See ad on page 8. - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - St. Catherine Hospital’s Breast Center will host a Look Good, Feel Better® workshop from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Heartland Cancer Center, 410 E. Spruce in Garden City. The session is free, but pre-registration is required due to limited space. Call 620-640-1022 for more information or to RSVP. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. August 23 - First day of school for USD 217 students. - General Public reserve your HHS Football parking space - 8:00 a.m. at High School Office. August 24 - First day of school for USD 209 students. August 25 - HHS Crosscountry Time Trials 4:15 p.m. - HHS Soap & Towel Scrimmages - Football - 6:00 p.m. & Volleyball - 5:00 p.m. Spectators are asked to bring soap & towels to donate for HHS locker rooms. August 25 & 26 - Larry Bradford is hosting a “Book Fair” at Trinity Baptist
Church of Hugoton from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He will be contributing at least 500 Christian books from his personal library to the “Book Fair”. August 26 - 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. - Dermot Community Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m. @Dermot School. August 27 - Hugoton United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. - Hugoton Senior sign painting 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. September 1 - Deadline for getting your business in The Hermes’ Community Guide this year. - First home varsity football game - 7:00 p.m. September 2 - 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. September 3 - Moscow United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. September 4 - Labor Day
Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity July 31 through August 13. Fire Department Tuesday, August 1, 3:45 p.m. – dispatched to Eleventh and Washington for a standby for blowing gas. Friday, August 11, 9:31 a.m. – called out to Highway 51 and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. Friday, August 11, 6:37 p.m. – sent to 115 West Eleventh for a fire alarm activated which turned out to be a false alarm. Sunday, August 13, 6:18 p.m. – dispatched to Road Z and Road 27 for a grass fire. Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, two transfers, one Life Flight and one motor vehicle accident.
Gaylen Reynolds The funeral services celebrating the life of Gaylen Reynolds, 50, of Waukomis, Ok., was attended Friday morning, August 4, 2017 in Waukomis Christian Church with Pastor David Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Waukomis Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Gaylen was born October 7, 1966 in Ely, Nv. to Shirley Ann Reynolds. He passed from this life Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Waukomis. Raised and educated in Gravette, Ar., Gaylen graduated from Hugoton High School with the Class of
Selola “Sally” Lewis Former Dermot school teacher, Selola Belle “Sally” Lewis of Syracuse, passed from this life Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. She was 90. Born September 26, 1926 in Newkirk, Ok., she was the daughter of Olin H. Wilson and the former Selma B. Jack. Sally began her life in Newkirk and attended Sedan High School, graduating in 1944. She went on to continue her education attending Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Ok. and graduated from Pittsburgh College with a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching in 1957. November 21, 1948, Sally married Ernest Lewis in Satanta. They later made their home in Dermot. To this union four children were born, Bob, Mike, Shari and Barbara. Sally taught at Pleasant Prairie and Satanta each for one year, and ultimately devoted the rest of her teaching career of 37 years to the Dermot School in Morton County. She was the one-room school last
620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Unlocked, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of Jefferson, Unlocked, Officer Fedelin • Alarm, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Checked, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of Washington, Returned to Owner, Officer Johnson
teacher in Kansas when she retired in 1990. In April of 1994, she moved to Syracuse, where she resided until her passing. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Sally enjoyed teaching, reading and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her sons, Bob Lewis of Peculiar, Mo. and Mike Lewis and wife Nancy of Kendall; daughters, Shari Lewis and husband Earl of Topeka and Barbara Lewis of Prairie
Village; her sister Oleta Shamasko of Wichita; five grandchildren, Angie Keller and husband Vance of Syracuse, Kayla Smith and husband Clinton of Peculiar, Adam Lewis of Syracuse and Ben and Gunner Lewis of Topeka; five great grandsons, Scotty, Max and Matt Smith and Brody and Brock Keller; and her numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Sally was preceded in death by her husband; parents Olin and Selma Wilson; and sister Ola Lee Wilson. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, August 12 at the First Presbyterian Church in Syracuse. Burial followed at the Richfield Cemetery. Fellers Funeral Home LLC in Syracuse was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church or Kansas City Hospice House and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments LLC, PO Box 1253, Syracuse, Ks 67878. Condolences may be sent to fellersfh@yahoo.com.
Dallas Bressler
Police Report Monday, August 7, 2017 • Traffic Accident, 1000 Block of Washington, Report, Officer Fedelin • Residential Fire Alarm, 600 Block of Madison, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, Main Street, Unlocked, Officer Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 600 Block of Adams, Officer Johnson Tuesday, August 8, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of East Sixth, Unlocked, Officer Fedelin • Alarm, 900 Block of Trindle, Searched Property, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, Trindle, Unable to Locate, Officer Johnson • Domestic Dispute, 1000 Block of Main, Report, Officer Johnson • Welfare Check, 500 Block of West Tenth, Checked, Officer Johnson Wednesday, August 9, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of West Eighth, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Civil Dispute, Sheriff’s Department, Report, Officer Crane • Suspicious Person, 1400 Block of Eisenhower, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane Thursday, August 10, 2017 • Residential Alarm, 500 Block of Copperstone, Checked, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Fifth, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of Main, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • EMS Assist, 1000 Block of Trindle, Officer Lamatsch • Motorist Assist, Fourth and Washington, Officer Crane • Motorist Assist, Tenth and Coulter, Officer Crane • Motorist Assist, Eighth and Washington, Officer Crane Friday, August 11, 2017 • EMS Assist, Hospital, Officer Fedelin • EMS Assist, 1000 Block of Trindle, Officer Fedelin • Residential Alarm, 1600 Block of Monroe, Checked, Officer Johnson • Domestic Dispute, 500 Block of West Eighth, Report, Officer Johnson Saturday, August 12, 2017 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of East Eleventh, Placed in Animal Shelter,
1985. He worked with Stevens County Road Department as a driver and asphalt plant operator. In 2002 he moved to
Waukomis, working at Vance Air Force Base as a multiple licensed heavy equipment operator, until he was medically unable due to chrohn’s disease. Gaylen continued to work on cars and any mechanical work he could. Survivors include his adopted mother Mariom Reynolds; sons, Taylor and Tanner; former wife Brenda Young; and granddaughters, Paitynn Reynolds, Abrah Reynolds and one more on the way. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.BrownCummings.com
• Domestic Dispute, 1000 Block of Main, Officer Johnson Sunday, August 13, 2017 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of Van Buren, Placed in Animal Shelter, Officer Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle, 100 Block of South Jackson, Officer Johnson • Water Break, 900 Block of Van Buren, Called City, Officer Johnson
Insight
Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember and honor Dallas Dean Bressler. Mr. Bressler, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart. A native of Rolla, he was
by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Modern farm families steeped in core values
Seems some people outside of agriculture routinely try to define the family farm. These same folks tend to question corporate farming whether family owned or not. Let’s look at a Kansas family farm. In our state, many are based on owner operation. This means the rights and responsibilities of ownership are vested in an entrepreneur who lives and works the farm for a living. The second key to defining the family farming system would include independence. Independence implies financing from within its own resources using family labor, management and intellect to build equity and cash flow that will retire the mortgage, preferably in the lifetime of the owner. Economic dispersion is the next important step in defining what a family farm should entail. Economic dispersion would include large numbers of efficient-sized farms operating with equal access to competitive markets worldwide. No family farm would be complete without a family core. This family-centered operation must have a family who lives in harmony within the workplace. All family members share responsibilities and the children learn the vocation of their parents. The ideal family farm would be commercially diversified. Production of diversified commodities would help reduce price risks
and maximize the use of farm resources. In turn, this would provide greater selfsufficiency to produce crops and livestock. One final attribute necessary in defining today’s family farm would be the acceptance and use of innovative technology. This not only enhances farm labor, but also helps boost production. Family farming carries with it a commitment to specific, independent values. These values become a part of the community and include conservation, frugality, responsibility, honesty, dignity in work, neighborliness, self-reliance and concern and care for future generations. While it’s rare indeed that one family farm may possess all of these attributes, together they have created a system of agriculture that has been a part of our rural culture since our state’s beginning. Today, detractors of this profession are making it increasingly difficult for this vital industry to progress and prosper. That’s why it’s more important than ever to share information about our skills and attributes with those unfamiliar with our calling. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
born October 24, 1933 to Clyde B. Bressler and Ruby Fern (Farlow) Bressler. He graduated from Rolla High School in 1952 and went on to the University of Kansas to play football for one semester. July 26, 1953 he married Laura LaRue Drew in Clayton, N.M., and together they had two children. Laura passed in 1985. In 1986 he married Pearl Imogene Dethrow and they later divorced in 2002. Dallas believed in community service, dedicating 16 years to serving as a Morton County Commissioner. He also served on the USD 217 Board of Education, the Rolla City Council and the Rolla Recreation Commission. He was active in the Jaycees and participated at the state level. Mr. Bressler took pride being a part of the Rolla community and demonstrated his pride in many ways including serving as the first Chairman of Santa Claus Day. He owned and operated Bressler Oil, Inc. from 1957 until 1992. Dallas enjoyed hunting with his family and riding motorcycles with his friends and family. Survivors include his children, Kent Bressler and wife Diana of Guymon, Ok. and Cindy Broaddus of Hugoton; step-children, Doug Dethrow of Norman, Ok. and Lisa Groucher of Weatherford, Ok.; grand children, Beau Bressler, Dee Gasper, Brandi Broaddus
and Chip Broaddus; stepgrandchildren, Brittany Alexander and Kyleigh Harlow; two great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and his brothers, Junior Bressler and wife Rae of Florence, Az. and Jerry Bressler and wife Marilyn of Harlingen, Tx. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents; wife Laura Bressler; son-in-law Charlie Broaddus; and sister Beverly Anderson. A graveside service was attended Tuesday morning, August 15 at the Rolla Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Rolla Alumni Association in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamily FuneralHome.com.
LOCAL P lease Adopt Me!
American Red Cross and their Bloodmobile rolled into Hugoton Wednesday, August 9 for a blood drive at First Christian Church. Countless townspeople rolled up their sleeves to give. At top, Annie Klassen is happy to give a pint, while at left Hannah Sullivan “does a double” with “Power Red”. The Power Red process allows a donor to safely give two units of red blood cells in one donation. The donor’s plasma and platelets are returned to their body.
Marlee has lots of interests, including: school, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, running, art and cooking. Though, she tends to enjoy outdoor activities the most. Her favorite class is Geometry, “because it’s most likely to be useful in life.” Jokes, animals, and parents who are funny make her laugh. Marlee works hard to “learn about plants, achieve things, and being confident.” She wants to work in a church when she grows up and it has been suggested that Marlee’s ‘no matter what’ family have a strong faith base. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Marlee’s case number is CH-7192.
Grounds and Nancy Chavez, ES Cook. Gentry Slocum is HS Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach and Karie Gaskill is MS Cross Country Head Coach. The board voted to ratify the USD 210 negotiated agreement between the Hugoton Education Association and the USD 210 Board of Education. The board approved changes to the classified salaries and administrative salaries per Mr. Howie’s recommendations. Building handbooks were approved as presented. Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum informed the board the HES current enrollment is 300 students. There are four three-year-old special ed students, 69 preKindergarten students, 23 KinderPrep, 66 Kindergarten, 63 first graders and 75 second grade students. The elementary school had a teachers’ Scavenger hunt Monday afternoon. The elementary will have their Stan-
Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com
Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, August 15 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 0.6 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 not moved in the last week to $2.34 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 14.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 11.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 9.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 22.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices August 14 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.06 per gallon in 2016, $2.54 per gallon in 2015, $3.31 per gallon in
2014, $3.47 per gallon in 2013 and $3.62 per gallon in 2012. "For the fourth straight week gasoline prices have risen, pushing the national average this week to its highest level of the summer so far," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "There are some signs, however, that we may be nearing a short-term peak as the climb in gasoline prices has begun to slow. The number of states seeing gas prices decline versus a week ago rose to its highest level in three weeks, a sign that gas prices have in these areas have caught up to the rise in oil prices. While that sign alone doesn't guarantee lower prices, it suggests that fewer price increases are in store as stations await oil's next move. Last week saw oil prices fluctuate little until Friday, when prices fell and closed the week under $49 per barrel, with many 'wait and see' factors weighing on the market, such as the Venezuela situation, hurricane season and declining U.S. oil inventories." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelIn sights.GasBuddy.com.
dard Based program training Tuesday. This program creates a folder for common assessments. Teachers can share assessments amongst their team or across grade levels. Intermediate School Principal Elise Heger updated the board with current enrollment numbers: 76 students in third grade, 82 in fourth grade, 77 in fifth grade and 79 in sixth grade for a total of 314 enrolled in intermediate school. The average class size is 20. High School Principal Melody Witt said the Fish Camp went very well as did the Band Camp. Currently the high school is focused on Career Cruising, a requirement from the state. National Honor Society had a meeting Monday night. The high school will view the solar eclipse on a screen in the cafeteria Monday. Middle School Principal Tyson Eslinger said the staff was working on a new Technology tool called Flipgrid. It is used in the classroom as an approach to using video for igniting student discussion and engagement. Career Cruising is also being introduced in middle school. Mr. Eslinger said there are 136 students enrolled in the middle school; 73 seventh graders; and 63 eighth graders. Stuart Scott informed the board the network upgrade was completed during the summer. The infrastructure should be solid for at least seven to ten years unless something major changes in that time frame. Mr. Scott is doing a pilot program with three students to see how well iPads will work in the high school versus laptops. If the iPads work as well as the laptops, there could be significant technology savings. C J Korf updated the board about the number of athletes signed up for high school sports. Currently there are 40 athletes signed up for football, 30 for cross country, and 35 for volleyball.
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School Board members discuss budget USD 210's Board of Education met Monday, August 14 at Central Office on Main Street. The board approved the Agenda and Consent Agenda and declared some items as surplus. Elise Heger introduced the new fifth and sixth grade Special Ed teacher Brittany Hemann. Mr. Howie introduced the new middle school principal Tyson Eslinger. Mr. Eslinger introduced the new seventh and eighth grade Special Ed teacher Emmanuel Adigun. Mr. Adigun will also help coach. The board approved the personnel changes recommended by Mr. Howie. Personnel changes included new hires approved: Silvia Bustillos, Sub Cook; Maria Garcia, Sub Cook; Vicki Gaskill, ES Full Time Cook; Israel Franco, MS Library Aide; Melynn Hale, MS ESL Aide; and Rochelle Eslinger, HS Secretary. The board accepted the resignations of Don Burrows, District Wide
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Superintendent Adrian Howie said the school will be working on the flow of traffic at the start of school Thursday. School Resource Officer Adam Mauk and volunteer staff members will be in the back parking lot to direct parents and encouraging them to drop off students in back instead of out front during the ongoing road construction. This year all students who park in the school parking lot will have to have their driver’s license on file at the school. There will be some barricades put up in front of the high school and football field until the construction is complete. There will no longer be any parallel parking in front of the high school. Kansas Honors program used to have 36 banquets but due to budget cuts it is being changed to 12 regional banquets. The area students will now go to Garden City instead of Liberal. Mr. Howie informed the board of the teacher appreciation breakfast Wednesday, August 16 at Pigs R Us. The Kansas Teacher of the Year banquet is in Salina Saturday, September 9. Teachers Christine O’Loughlin and Susie Scott will represent the district at the banquet. KASB Recommended Policy Updates were discussed. Policy DFAC was approved by the board as recommended by KASB. The 2017-2018 Budget Proposal was discussed. The district is currently scheduled to receive just over one million dollars of state aid and is dropping the mill levy more than five points to 65.5. The board voted to publish the proposed budget as presented. BOE discussed their Goal 2.4, Positive Interactions with the staff at USD 210. Meeting adjourned. Next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office building at 529 S. Main.
2017 DISTRICT PARKING SPACES Reserve parking for regular season home football games! Sale Dates: Senior Citizens- August 21, 8:00 a.m. General Public - August 23, 8:00 a.m. Come by High School Office, 215 West 11th to purchase. No phone calls please. Only one per family unit.
Cost: $30.00 and can be used at all V/JV/MS home games
Senior Citizen Passes are again available to any district patron over the age of 65. Those can be picked up at anytime in the High School office
Our first home varsity football game is 9-1-17, EAGLES vs Lakin 7:00 pm.
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EcoDevo discusses pending projects
Eclipse From page 1 camera, telescope, binoculars or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer - the concentrated solar rays could damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury. • Outside the path of totality, you must ALWAYS use a safe solar filter to look at the sun directly. An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is indirectly via pinhole projection. For example, cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other, creating a waffle pattern. With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the partial phases of the eclipse. Or just look at the shadow of a leafy tree during the partial eclipse; you’ll see the ground dappled with crescent suns project by the tiny spaces between the leaves. To find out more about the solar eclipse August 21, please visit https:// eclipse.aas.org/. There you’ll find all kinds of information, including a map showing your exact location’s eclipseviewing projections! Happy viewing!
SAFE GLASSES: 1. Have the number ISO-12312-2 (also written as ISO-12312-2:2015) 2. Are purchased from a reputable dealer (List available at eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters)
UNSAFE GLASSES:
1. If you can see anything except the sun itself or something comparably bright,
they’re unsafe, 2. If you glance at the sun through your solar filter and it’s uncomfortably bright, out of focus or surrounded by a bright haze they’re unsafe. 3. If your glasses have tears, scratches or punctures - they’re unsafe. 4. If the filters are coming loose from the frame
they’re unsafe.
Don’t risk your vision If you’re unsure about the safety of your eclipse viewing equipment, please DO NOT USE IT.
We Know the Good We Ought to Do “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.” —James 4:17 NIV
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ost of the time when we sin we are fully aware that we are doing so. We know what we ought to do but our selfish sinful nature leads us astray. We rationalize our sins by telling ourselves that no one is being hurt, or that no one will know, or that everyone acts this way. Driving over the speed limit is a good example of this. When we drive over the speed limit, we are usually aware of the fact and rationalize our bad driving behavior by telling ourselves we really aren’t hurting anyone (even though we know the speed limit is set for reasons of public safety). Or we might tell ourselves that no one is going to catch us doing this, and everyone else seems to be going over the speed limit too. One who rationalizes these small or “venial” sins will probably find it easy to rationalize larger and more serious sins as well. We know the good we ought to do, we just don’t want to do it. We should all make a more serious effort to do the right thing, all the time, and without rationalizing our lapses into sin. Christopher Simon
The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in the Senior Center Craft Room. Present at the meeting were board members Doug Martin, Neal Gillespie, Judy Parsons, Jonathan Pearcy, Adrian Howie, Josh Morris and chairman Curtis Crawford. Also attending the meeting were Secretary Alisha Owens and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Jan Leonard and Jack Rowden were absent. Chairman Curtis Crawford read the treasurer’s report stating the balance of the Special Projects account as of July 28, 2017 to be $55,426.95 and the checking account balance to be $1,274.53. The board passed a motion to transfer $3,000 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. Alisha reported the Stevens County Commissioners had their budget workshop August 7, but no action was taken concerning EcoDevo. Curtis explained
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Mold Who would have believed that we would have an excess of rain in August, and be facing possible issues of mold due to moisture! The fact is, excessive moisture, poor ventilation, or poor cleaning habits can promote mold growth in your home. Typically mold does little to hide its presence, so it can generally be detected easily. If you suspect that mold has invaded your home, it is important to locate and eliminate the source of moisture, address the problems that provide the right conditions for mold growth, and then clean it. Jorge H. Atiles, Ph.D, Extension Housing Specialist from the University of Georgia has some helpful information to deal with mold if it has invaded your home. Although mold originates from microscopic spores, mold itself is usually easy to detect. Some signs of mold include: * Visible mold growth. Mold can appear in a variety of textures and colors; it often appears as a discol-
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wKREDA quarterly conference will be September 6-7 at Hays. Alisha was not sure she will be able to attend due to the High Plains Fall Fling. When asked about the Small Business Grant, Curtis stated they are still waiting to see if they will be allowed the funds pending Commissioners passing the 2018 budget. Alisha asked Adrian Howie if he could talk to teachers to see if high school students could put together Stevens County videos to be posted online. He said he would consult with the teachers to see if they would be interested as a class project. Alisha has been updating the Web site. The board members were reminded the Chamber Luncheon will be August 15 at Ranchitos. Pioneer Electric will be the speakers. The annual Teachers Appreciation Breakfast will be at Pigs R Us August 16, 2017. The meeting adjourned. The next EcoDevo meeting will be September 12, 2017 at the Senior Center.
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the EcoDevo asked for $15,000 more than last year to fund the Small Business Grant project. She reminded the board members the High Plains Fall Fling, High Plains Music Fest and the High Plains Barbecue Bash is September 9, 2017. Alisha is still accepting reservations for the Fall Fling. She also stated the Kansas Energy Conference in Wichita is planned for September 26-27. Registration is open at this time. Hugoton Hermes’ Ruthie Winget showed the EcoDevo board a copy of the Community Guide they are planning to print in September. It will be a glossy booklet instead of the newspaper tabloid of previous years. The board voted to put in a half page ad and to purchase 400 extra copies to hand out to the public. Alisha informed the board she has received a copy of the audit from Hay, Rice & Associates. The board voted to accept the new annual audit. She stated the next
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oration, stain, or fuzzy growth. * Musty or earthy odors. * Water damage and discoloration around the area of the damage. Keep in mind that the first signs of mold might be allergy-like symptoms in members of your household. If you detect excessive moisture or a musty odor but do not see mold, be sure to check behind cabinets and under carpeting, common hiding places for mold. The Six Steps of Mold Removal If you have found that mold is growing in your home, keep in mind that it will not want to leave. Taking the following steps will help in its removal. 1. Fixing the Moisture Problem: Mold cannot grow without moisture. Here are some common causes of household moisture problems: Roof and plumbing leaks; Overflow from tubs, toilets, or sinks; Excessive use of a humidifier; Inadequate venting in the kitchen or bathroom; Poor venting of household appliances (clothes dryers, stoves, etc., should be vented to the outside when possible). Besides fixing such maintenance problems as leaky pipes, your best defense against mold growth is to control the humidity level within your home. Keeping your humidity level at 30-50% in the winter and less than 60% in the summer will help combat moisture problems. Adequately-sized heating and cooling ventilation systems, better air circulation, and the use of a de-humidifier can all help lower your home’s humidity. 2. Drying of Wet Materials: Especially when overflow or flooding has occurred, drying of wet materials should begin immediately to stop mold growth. Fans and dehumidifiers can help in this process. You may need to discard the items if you cannot dry them well within 48 hours. 3. Treatment or Disposal of Contaminated Materials: Before beginning mold treatment and clean up, you should consider using protective equipment. This equipment includes rubber gloves, eye goggles (preferably without vents), outer clothing that can be easily
removed and/or discarded, and a filter dust mask. Some items that have been affected by mold can be saved, some cannot. Here is a list of items and possible treatments: Clothes: Mild mildew spots can often be treated by brushing off surface growth out-side and then allowing the items to sun and air dry. For washable items, soap and water followed by sun and air-drying can be effective. Persistent mold may call for a stronger solution; severely damaged items should be thrown away. Porous Materials (Carpet, Wood Products, Ceiling Tiles, etc.): These items should typically be discarded, especially if mold is severe. Carpets can sometimes be saved with simple methods, such as sponging with dry soap or detergent suds and then wiping clean, or using a shampoo machine. Professional services may be necessary. Paper and Books: Although there is often no hope for these items, minor damage can sometimes be rectified by brushing off surface mold and sprinkling with cornstarch or talcum powder to eliminate dampness. Discarded items should be enclosed in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic sheets to prevent more contamination. 4. Cleaning of Surfaces: Non-porous materials such as hard plastic, concrete, glass, metal, and solid wood can usually be cleaned of mold. Scrub mold off with detergent and water and then dry completely. 5. Disinfecting Surfaces: After cleaning hard surfaces, you may choose to disinfect them. Mixing 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water provides an effective disinfectant solution. Allow the solution to dry on the surface of the treated areas rather than wiping up. Open windows while doing this to prevent inhaling fumes. Also, remember to never mix bleach and ammonia, they can produce toxic gas. 6. Closing the Door on Mold: Mold will take any opportunity to grow in your home. Stay alert for moisture problems, musty odors, and other signs that mold may be forming. Following mold prevention guidelines is the best safeguard against this uninvited and potentially harmful guest.
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Kansans can now apply online for medical and social services
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced Friday the final upgrade of the Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System (KEES) will launch Friday, August 18. KEES is a computer system that allows Kansans to apply online for medical and social services, including welfare benefits, Medicaid and more. This system upgrade involves DCF welfare benefits programs, such as cash, food and child care assistance, among others. “This computer system upgrade will allow us to better serve Kansans in need, with more convenience for our clients, and improved
coordination across State agencies,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. “Our staff members have worked diligently to prepare for this upgrade, and an extensive amount of training and testing has been conducted to ensure minimal impact to client services.” DCF and KDHE are working to prepare clients, stakeholders and staff for this upgrade. Previously approved benefits will continue without disruption for both welfare benefits and KanCare. To help with processing, those seeking welfare and Medicaid benefits are encouraged to apply and provide all necessary documentation prior to Friday, August 18.
KEES workers train with a new program that will launch Friday, August 18. The program allows Kansans to apply online for medical and social services.
DAR discusses possible fall genealogy workshop The Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday, August 12 at the Historic Adobe Museum in Ulysses. The chapter's Registrar Noreen Walker brought her sister Rochelle Walker and her cousin Anita States. They are finalizing their applications to become members of the DAR and the
Byrd Prewitt Chapter. The chapter's Regent Lola Caraway presented a program titled, “Beans and Their Role in the Revolution”. This story revolves around a female patriot. Plans are also being finalized for a genealogy workshop in October. A flier will be released on this later. Come grow with us.
Finalizing applications to become members of the DAR and the Byrd Prewitt Chapter are Rochelle Walker and Anita States. Pictured left to right are States, Noreen Walker and Rochelle Walker.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 The Senior Center would like to express our gratitude for Ghumm’s Auto’s sponsorship of our dance this past Saturday night. It was a wellattended dance. We had over 50 people from Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and Kansas dancing with us. Cottonwood was our band. They always play good dance music and their fiddle player is fun to listen to. Next month our band is Blue Notes. You are welcome to join us to dance or just listen to good music and visit. Next Saturday night is our Homemade Ice Cream social at 6:00 p.m. in the dining room. Bring ice cream or something to go with it and join us! Menu Aug. 17......Chicken Broccoli ..........................Casserole Aug. 18 ..................Ham Loaf Aug. 21.....................Goulash Aug. 22 ............Baked Potato
Aug. 23 .................Roast Beef Aug. 24Chicken Cordon Bleu Activities Thursday, August 17 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, August 18 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Bingo............................12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19 Senior Social.................6:00 p.m. .........Homemade Ice Cream Monday, August 21 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ...................6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 22 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 23 Exercise........................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts .............12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 24 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.
DCF Programs KEES, a single system that will replace eight antiquated DCF program systems, offers an online self-service Web site to clients. This will improve application processing time for both staff and clients. An additional feature of the new system is an online eligibility checker, providing immediate eligibility feedback for those seeking DCF benefits. In 2013, DCF implemented new business processes reducing eligibility determination from approximately 30 days to less than ten days, with many clients now receiving same-day determinations. DCF’s integration into the KEES system is expected to further enhance processing times and accuracy. The DCF programs that will be integrated into the KEES system include the following: • Food Assistance/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Cash Assistance/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • Child Care Subsidy • Employment Services (Work Programs and Food Assistance Employment & Training) Support • Adoption Subsidy • Youth Independent Living • Permanent Custodianship • Automated IV-E Eligibility • General Family Services for Prevention and Protec-
tion Services recipients DCF will continue accepting new benefit applications and reported changes during the upgrade period, though processing times may be affected. DCF’s online application for welfare benefits will continue to be available throughout this period. Those needing assistance with DCF services may also visit or call their local DCF service centers. KanCare During this upgrade period, the online application for medical benefits and home and communitybased services will not be available. People will still be able to print and fill out a paper application, available online at kancare.ks.gov/ consumers/apply-for-kan care. Additionally, during the upgrade period, the State will only be able to approve new medical benefits in the case of emergencies. While the KEES system is being upgraded, the State will be able to continue some Medicaid eligibility
operations: • Accept paper applications, reviews, mail and faxes • Look at applications and reviews • Request documentation from consumers and providers • Process emergency
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Agencies partner to ensure safe start to school year Safe Kids Kansas, KDOT, KHP urge parents to talk to kids about pedestrian safety & more before class begins Back to school is a busy time for children and families. Between school supplies, new clothes and sports tryouts, parents may not think about certain safety issues. Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Transportation, and the Kansas Highway Patrol want to remind parents to talk to their children about how to
stay safe. As children head back to school, it’s a good time to talk about pedestrian safety. Nearly 500 child pedestrians (ages 0-19) are killed when hit by vehicles each year, and thousands more are injured. It’s just as important to talk to your teenagers about pedestrian safety as it is your younger children. While there has been a downward trend in pedestrian deaths over the past 20 years nationally, there
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has been a 13 percent increase among teenagers since 2013. In fact, teens now account for half of all pedestrian deaths among children 19 and under. “Distraction is a problem for both drivers and pedestrians," said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas. "If your student is walking or biking to school, be sure to stress the importance of putting electronic devices away, especially before crossing busy streets or navigating traffic in parking lots. And, adults need to follow our own advice. Give the road your full attention so you can watch for school zones and kids biking and walking to school.” Safe Kids Kansas recommends the following tips for back to school. 1. Put devices down while crossing the street and getting onto or off of the bus. One in five high school students cross the street while distracted by technology. Teach your kids to put devices down, look up, listen, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. If your kids ride a bus, teach them only to use devices while on bus, and not while waiting on, or exiting the bus.
2. Walk with your kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Tell kids to stand at least five giant steps back from the curb, and to line up away from the street as the bus approaches, and to board the bus one at a time. 3. Make sure your carpool is safe. Carpooling is a great way to save time for busy families. Make sure each child in the carpool has a car seat, booster seat, or safety belt, based on individual age, weight, and height. If there isn’t, find an alternative way for your child to get to and from school. 4. Receive a pre-participation physical exam. Before playing organized sports, make sure your child receives a pre-participation physical exam, or PPE, by a doctor. This can help rule out any potential medical conditions that may place your young athlete at risk. 5. Drink enough water. To keep kids in top shape for sports or gym class, it’s important for them to stay hydrated. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends five ounces for an 88-pound child every 20 minutes, or nine ounces for a 132-pound adolescent every
20 minutes. 6. Check playgrounds where your children play. Look for age-appropriate equipment and hazards, such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the school. 7. Whether walking or driving, obey all traffic signals. Kids should cross the street at the corner or crosswalk if there is one, but it’s also important for drivers to watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school. Back to school safety is not only critical for students and their families, but for all of those who travel on our roads. KDOT and KHP remind motorists they must be alert as they share the road with kids headed back to school. 1. Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. 2. If you see a bus ahead, slow down in preparation for its stop. It's easy to misjudge the speed at which you can overtake a bus, and they make frequent stops. 3. Know that it is illegal to pass a school bus stopped for loading/unloading. In
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Hugoton resident Ashley Goode captures an amazing sight last Thursday evening after the torrential downpour in Hugoton. Third Street’s canal is filled to overflowing after four and a half inches fell in 24 hours. The rain also spelled the end for the poor vehicle at left, which was sucked into the concrete structure on Washington Street Thursday evening. Luckily the occupants escaped through the sunroof. The car was removed from the canal Friday morning. Top photo courtesy of Ashley Goode. Photo at left courtesy of Louressa Gill.
Kansas, the fine for this potentially deadly violation is in excess of $400. 4. Learn the flashing signal light system that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions. Never pass a bus when flashing lights are displayed. • Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop. • Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before starting to drive again. 5. While stopped behind a bus, motorists should put all distractions away and give their full attention to the road, and what is going on in and around the bus. For more safety information, visit www.safekids.org, or call 785-296-1223.
HHS grad Hewitt earns degree at UCO Hugoton resident Olivia Layne Hewitt graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in History Education as a part of the summer 2017 class, which included 608 students from throughout Oklahoma, the country and world. With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Founded in 1890, Central connects its more than 17,000 students to unmatched value found in 115 undergraduate areas of study and 74 graduate majors from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about leadership and other opportunities at the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.
Larry Bradford to host Book Fair Larry Bradford, long-time Pastor in Stevens County, is hosting a “Book Fair” at Trinity Baptist Church of Hugoton Friday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He will be con-
tributing at least 500 Christian books from his personal library to the “Book Fair”. Bradford was overheard saying, “Well, since I am in the process of becoming fully retired and will be moving to Tucson, Az. in the foreseeable
furure, I thought someone else might be able to make good use of some of these books that I have accumulated over the past 45 years. And I sure don’t want to move them all!” The books will be made
Tax liability calculator now available A calculator is now available to help Kansans estimate their increased income tax liability under the new tax law approved by the Kansas legislature. The calculator is easily accessible by visiting the Department of Revenue Web site, ksrevenue.org. Users input their filing status, allowances, and adjusted gross income. The calculator then displays
what their tax liability was under the old law, what it is under the new law for tax year 2017, and the difference between the two. “This calculator is a tool, and like all tools it should be used properly,” said Revenue Secretary Sam Williams. “It’s not for tax preparation, and because individual tax liabilities are so dependent on specific details, it's more than
likely it won’t predict the exact amount that will be owed. But it’s a valuable resource to gain an idea of the changes in tax liability.” Kansans should speak with their tax preparer to identify exactly what they’ll owe under the new law. The calculator will be updated in January 2018 to reflect the additional tax increase effective for tax year 2018.
available to anyone in the Hugoton and surrounding comunities. Many of the books are “like new” and few of them have markings that would distract from good personal use. The books can be taken for a “freewill donation”, that will be given to the Heritage Christian Academy, which provides Christian based education to children from preschool through the eight grade ages. The “Book Fair” will take place in the fellowship hall of Trinity Baptist Church located at First Street and Washington. Please enter through the northwest door, located off First Street. Free coffee, donuts, cookies, pop and water will be available to all who attend. Again, everyone is welcome!
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Moscow Elementary School is full of activity with the Jump Start Summer School Program underway. Jump Start is sponsored by REAL and is very useful to help the children get
ready for the fall semester of school - starting next Thursdy, August 24. The Jump Start program will last two weeks.
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Wish Schraeders good luck with new ministry Moscow Baptist Church has announced Pastor Sean Schraeder and his wife Stephanie have accepted a ministry call to move to Borger, Tx. Their last Sunday at Moscow Baptist Church will be August 20. Everyone is invited to stop by the church and wish Pastor Sean and Stephanie well at a come-and-go reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20 at the church building. Sean became Pastor at Moscow Baptist Church in
December 2014. He and Stephanie have been instrumental in ministering the church and community youth through camps and activities, as well as being leadership examples to go and be involved in mission outreach for Disaster Relief and foreign missions. Sean has assisted farmers during harvest, done some handyman work and served as a bus driver for USD 209. Stephanie has worked in the Moscow City Office as well as substitute teaching in
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Shop local - seven reasons to shop Farmers’ Markets A farmers’ market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you - if there isn’t already one operating nearby. The United States Department of Agriculture says that, between the years of 2008 and 2013, the num-
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miliar with farmer’s markets can examine the following seven reasons to break the ice. 1. Enjoy fresh, seasonal foods. Foods at farmers’ markets tend to be limited to in-season offerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body, because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives. 2. Discover new foods. There’s always something new at a farmers’ market, and this can entice shoppers to expand their flavor palates. Explore interesting, locally grown items. Even children may fall in love with colorful fruits or vegetables and their refreshing tastes. 3. Embrace organic and non-GMO offerings. Many farmers’ markets offer foods that are organically grown and are produced without GMOs. Farmers’ market retailers also tend to give first-
hand accounts of where their foods come from and how they are grown or raised. 4. Indulge in nutritious foods. The vivid colors and smells emanating from farmers’ markets indicate just how fresh and nutritious the offerings tend to be. Farmers who peddle their wares at farmers’ markets adhere to careful farming methods to ensure their foods are as nutritious as possible. 5. Learn secrets and recipes. In addition to fresh produce, farmers’ markets may offer baked and other prepared goods. Shopkeepers often mingle with their customers, offering trade secrets and recipe ideas. Additionally, local farm families supported by farmers’ markets generally offer supreme customer service to keep shoppers coming back week after week. 6. Turn the trip into a social excursion. A farmers’ market can be an exciting and flavorful social gathering place for families and groups of friends, as well as a great place to meet other mem-
bers of the community. Sometimes farmers also mingle with local artisans, so the market can be a onestop-shopping locale for locally produced food and art. 7. Save money. Farmers’ markets may sell organic produce at a cost comparable or even lower than other retailers. That’s because local farmers don’t have to
transport their items as far as retailers whose foods were shipped from far away places. Any time of the year is perfect for grabbing a tote bag and browsing the wares at a nearby farmers’ market, where shoppers are bound to find something fresh, unique and delicious. From Metro Editorial.
Hugoton is home to a bustling Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning on Main Street - vendors set up in front of the Chamber Office and beside China. Check it out this weekend! Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services.
Ready or not: hunting seasons open September 1 September 1 marks the opening of hunting seasons in Kansas, and the date is approaching fast. Once September gets here, the hunting season floodgates open with dove, teal, deer, greater prairie chicken, and snipe seasons opening in quick succession. And while September can’t get here quickly enough for most hunters, there is much to do before it does. First, go to www.ksout doors.com where you can apply for Special Hunts, which offer limited hunter access to areas not normally open to hunting. The application deadline for hunts that occur in September and October is 9:00 a.m., August 14. The application deadline for hunts in November, December, January and February is 9:00 a.m., September 25. More than 400 hunts are being offered through a lottery drawing, all of which ensure hunters enjoy high-quality hunting experi-
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Relax at Kansas state parks before summer ends Summer is winding down and before we know it, school will start and another busy fall will be underway. However, there’s still time for some summer fun at Kansas state parks, and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Park staff are working to ensure your last days of summer will be memorable. Kansas state parks offer the best venue for outdoor fun: camping, hiking, biking,
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horseback riding, boating, fishing, or just relaxing. But add to that an impressive schedule of special events, and you know your end-ofsummer state park stay will be a blast. Just a few of the special events already scheduled include weekly live music and the Tiara Triathlon at El Dorado State Park, Campground Christmas at Lovewell State Park, Kids’ Fishing Derby at Clinton State Park, and a barbecue contest at Eisenhower State Park. To learn more about these events and others at your favorite Kansas state park, check the State Parks “Event Calendar” here: k s o u t d o o r s . c o m / St a t e Parks/Event-Calendar. Or call your local state park office because events are scheduled daily. Don’t let summer get away without at least one last trip to a Kansas state park. It could be a long winter.
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Summer is winding down but there is still time for some fun.
Claudia Clark, daughter of Matt and Keri Clark, received a chair for Grand Champion Intermediate Showmanship at the Stevens County Fair Horse Show. The chair was sponsored by Shanda Walker.
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HHS players and coaches get out on the field for their first official practice Monday, August 14. The HHS Eagles’ first event is a “Soap and Towel Scrimmage” Friday, August 25. Spectators
Hugoton High School football players grapple for a tire during practice earlier this week. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
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at the event are asked to donate soap and towels in lieu of an admission fee. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
Football players run, throw, catch and tackle during their first week of practice. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
An HHS football player lines up for the catch Monday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 17, 2017) 2t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS DIRECTOR OF TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF KANSAS, Plaintiff, vs.
Hugoton Middle School football players take a knee after a hard practice Monday afternoon. Temperatures have cooled off a bit,
but the humidity is a definite factor. Make sure your athletes stay hydrated this fall! Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
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Los Amigos Repair Shop Inc Jesus Zubia Defendant. Case No. 2016 ST 10, 2016-ST-27 NOTICE OF TAX SALE TO: The above-named Defendant and to all persons who are or may be concerned: Under and by virtue of a Tax Warrant filed in the above-entitled action, and pursuant to K.S.A.79-3617, K.S.A.79-32,107, K.S.A.79-3235, K.S.A.79-3212/3413, K.S.A.79-34,100, K.S.A.79-5212 or K.S.A.79-6a11, I have levied upon and will offer for sale at
public auction and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand at, 612 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS, in Stevens County KS on the 30th day of August, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. o'clock of said day, the Business and personal property of Los Amigos Repair Shop Inc & Jesus Zubia located at 612 S Monroe St, Hugoton, KS, including but not limited to: Tools, parts, 3 ton floor jack, tires and wheels, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 1981 Dodge Tow Truck, 1994 Ford Tow Truck & 1964 Ford T-Bird The above-described property is taken as property of the Defendant and will be sold, without appraisement, to satisfy said Tax Warrant. Director of Taxation Kansas Department of Revenue Randy Wharton Attorney for Plaintiff Kansas Department of Revenue Scott State Office Bldg. 120 SE 10th St Topeka, Kansas 66612 Phone: (785)296-6124
Go Big Red! HMS players practice tackling during their first practice Monday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
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HHS volleyball players take to the court Monday, August 14 for their first official practices of the fall season. The Hugoton Lady Eagles will host a “Soap and Towel Scrimmage” in
conjunction with the football and cross country teams Friday, August 25 - starting at 5:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Maedeen McClure.
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August 25 beginning at 4:15 p.m. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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By Phoebe Brummett
ROLLA Rains make countryside green The lovely rains have definitely changed the landscape of the county. The rains have created swollen creeks and the dry riverbed to flow. It’s not often this
happens in Morton County. Take time this week to thank God for the abundance of rains, especially in August. It’s been a long time since it was this green in August!
The Rolla Corner Stop has new ownership. Jessica and Mike Hanson have purchased the Corner Stop from Ron and Pat DeGarmo. Jessica has been the manager of the Corner Stop for many years and now she will be a full owner. Congratulations Jessica and Mike! May you have many years of continued success! Photo courtesy of Rolla Corner Stop’s Facebook page.
All Around 4- H Club members wait patiently for their turn in the foods judging Wedesday, August 9. Fair results for the All Around 4- H Club and the Barbed Wire 4- H Club will be published next week. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.
Brianna Smith begins studies at Fort Hays Brianna Smith began her new journey at Fort Hays State University in Hays. She will be attending there as a freshman this fall. She plans to major in child oncology.
Brianna is the daughter of Stacy and Michelle Smith of Rolla. Good luck and God bless, Brianna! May your school year be great!
Brianna Smith poses in front of the Fort Hays State University. She will be attending as a
Phoebe Brummett will be hosting it. Please bring Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Salads or Desserts. Next Month’s Supper will be Saturday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Morton County Sheriff Dept.
Questions? Call 593-4657 or 593-4436
A beautiful sunset is captured on the Cimarron River after the heavy rains in the area. Photo courtesy of James Langley.
freshman this fall. Photo courtesy of Brianna’s Facebook page.
Thursday, August 17 Teacher Inservice Friday, August 18 Staff Family Cookout 6:00 p.m. Teacher Inservice
A full creek makes checking the cows a challenge for farmers in northern Morton County.
Monday, August 21 Teacher Inservice Tuesday, August 22 Teacher Inservice Wednesday, August 23 First Day of School 7:54 a.m. Thursday, August 24 Booster Club Hamburger Fry (Bring a Side Dish) 6:30 p.m. Fall Sports Parent/ Coaches Meeting 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 25 Junior High STUCO Welcome Back Swim Party at Rolla Pool 6:30-8:30 p.m. School in Session Saturday, August 26 High School Volleyball at Healy Tournament 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 28 Open House Pre-K to twelfth 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Rolla History from David Stout One of the things which intrigued me during my many years of living in Rolla was nicknames. Not everyone got a nickname hung on ‘em, and for the most part only guys got nicknamed – although there were occasional notable nicknames for some gals down through the years. Sometimes the nickname was derived from the person’s legal name, but much of the time the nick-
names seemed to come from out of thin air. In any case, I just decided to sit down one day and see how many I could remember right off the top of my head. I know there are plenty of others, but space here won’t allow me to cover everyone I can think of, much less everyone who’s ever sported a nickname in Rolla. I’ll run through the list more or less in alphabetical order, but there will be some exceptions, such as when brothers will have nicknames, or other times when different people will share the same nickname. Two people I’ve written about several times were a father and son, both named Harold Anderson, but the father was nicknamed “Andy” (for obvious reasons), but his
son was nicknamed “Ike,” which I’ve already written about. Teachers weren’t exempt from being nicknamed, but usually these names were known only to students or perhaps even everyone else in the community. For example, one was “Green Arrow.” This came from the comic book by the same name. The teacher was Gene Atwood, and he’d typically sign off on memos and documents with only his initials of G.A., which was exactly how “Green Arrow” was abbreviated in the DC Comics. Another teacher was the grade school principal, Mr. Bevans, who was known to all of us as “Bushie” because of his reputed taste for Bush Bavarian Beer. Another teacher who was well known
P lease Adopt Me! Intelligent and outdoor loving are good ways to describe Kenya. She is very knowledgeable about numerous types of birds as well as herbs in the garden; some might say she is an expert. Kenya enjoys being outside, taking care of chickens, and gardening. In school her favorite subjects are reading and spelling. Kenya is also a great artist and enjoys beading projects and being creative. She is very much a perfectionist in all aspects of her life, school work, keeping her room clean, etc. A loving and committed family would be best for her. A family with out-
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by his nickname was “Prof.” We all said it with the greatest respect, though, much in the same way we called all our coaches “Coach.” Obviously, I’m talking about Prof. Veatch. “Frog” was Gary Bane. Anyone who ever knew Gary knows why he got that name. “Dear Charlie” was a nickname known primarily by everyone from the greater Richfield community about one of their own, so we’ll just let them keep their little secret. For all of us, he was widely known for his “expertise” with a can opener, unfortunately. There are some people who were known only by their nicknames. For example, I have no idea what Junior Bressler’s real name is. Another one was one of my cousins known only by J. D. Long. It wasn’t until I started looking into my family tree that I discovered his name to be James Darrell, but I suspect no one else in Rolla knows that except for his immediate family. “Cowboy” was another one in this category, but he wasn’t really a Rolla native. He was a drifter, a colorful little skinny transient worker who always wore a ten-gallon hat, who for several years would show up every once in a while, work for a few weeks, then he’d be on his way again. I don’t know that I ever knew his family name. Nicknames are a way of giving an individual a unique identity, but there were two brothers - Bobby and Raymond Clinesmith - who shared the same nickname of “Pete.” That got kind of confusing at times. Two other brothers who had different nicknames were Slim and Fat Milburn. One look at ‘em and you’d know which was whom and why. A couple of nicknames are names you’d never be able to find in a dictionary because
even their spellings are unique. Of course I’m talking about Sargh (Clinesmith) and Bruzz (Dannels). There was one time when I was in Hugoton talking about these two guys with a plumber from Hugoton who just happened to know them, but neither one of us could remember their real names, we’d gotten so used to calling them by these made-up nicknames. There are a couple of individuals on this list of nicknames that if I were to identify them by their legal names, they’d never speak to me again, so I’ll just give you their nicknames: “Stinker” and “Woody.” They know who they are, but they hope the rest of us have long since forgotten. Trouble is, there are people like me with elephant memories. As far as I know there were only a couple of Stouts to ever be nicknamed – Lizzie, my great-grandmother, and “Sprute,” a cousin who moved away from Rolla when he was still a kid. I’ve always assumed “Sprute” was a variation of Stout, but it may just be like Bruzz and Sargh, totally made up. Then of course there was “Bub” Stout and his sister “Sis.” There are so many others. I’ll just list a few here and let The Hugoton Hermes cut off the list where ever it wishes due to space constraints: Corny (Cannan); Pete (Chambers-Light); Frosty Chamness; Speedy (Clinesmith); Chuck (Cook); Cutie Ray (Dibble); Dick (Edleman); Elkie (Edleman); Buzz (Green); Buzz (Williams); Spike (Jones); Dee (Henderson); Dee (Kneller); Dinky (Kneller); Snowball (Knoebel); Shorty (Lakin); Brownie (Mangles); Crudy (Morgan); Shel (Thrall); and Cop (Williams). Next week I’ll write about the aches and pains of funny names.
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By Randy Ayers, Social Security District Manager in Dodge City DON’T GET SCHOOLED, GET SMART ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY our summer job might be ending soon. You might even hold a part time job while you’re in school. You can easily jump to the head of the class and secure your future with a few simple steps. As a young worker, you’re in the best position for planning, investing, and saving for your retirement, growing that nest egg as large as it can be. The sooner you start, the more money you’ll have. There are two easy ways to get started in preparing for
retirement: Open a free online my Social Security account with Social Security. Having a personal and secure account is easy, but better yet, it empowers you. You can access the services you need in the convenience of your own home or on the go without traveling to a Social Security office. To open or access your account, go to www.so cialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Many of our resources are available online and my Social Security is one of the best places to access vital information about your retire-
ment. We are constantly adding new features to make your experience with us faster and more convenient. You can even replace your lost or misplaced Social Security card online in certain areas. You could also start a myRA account. myRA is designed for people who don’t have a retirement savings plan through their employer, or are limited from other savings options. Check it out at www.myra.gov. If your employer provides a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), learn more about that
plan’s potential matching contributions or other benefits. It’s never too early, and the more you save now, the more you’ll have later. Did you know that a 20year-old has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age? Social Security will be there for you if you become disabled and cannot work. Accessing your online account can also help you determine your estimated future disability benefits. To learn more about disability and to apply, go to www.socialsecu rity.gov/disabilityssi/apply.
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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
html. The earlier you start preparing for the future, the more comfortable that future will be. Like a good friend, Social Security has
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FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room with fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-5441714. (tfc15) --------------HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER: 927 S. Monroe. Selling as is. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, nice kitchen cabinets, central heat & air. Some appliances. Large garage with workshop. Nice fenced backyard. $79,000. 580-884-0065. (8c27) --------------FOR SALE: 1999 Ford Explorer. Excellent running condition. Contact 620-598-2232. $2500. (tfc33) -------------
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611 S Jefferson - Bungalow style, 5 bed/2 b, fin bsmt, cen H/A, 2 det garage, cov patio, shed, fence and much more! Located close to schools. Call Karen today to see this beauty!!
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
119 N Jackson- Nice brick Ranch located in quiet established neighborhood. 4 bed/l.5 bath, cen H/A, att garage, fence, cov patio, appliances, basement. Call Karen Yoder today to see this nice property.
1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home. Call Karen today to see this property.
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Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
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809 S. Harrison - Bungalow style, 1 bed/1 bath, appliances, basement, det. garage. Call today to see this home!
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310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
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.
304 1/2 S Madison - Price Reduction! Ranch Style, 2 bed, 2 full bath, WIC, Cen H/A, appliances, lg equip shed. Call to see this beauty!!
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1024 S. Harrison Brick! Remodeled Kitchen! 3 bd/2 ba, Fam. Rm, NEW carpet Dbl Att. Garage, Private Dining + Workshop & Garage 2 Sheds, Oversize Lot REDUCED! 300 W. A Street
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600 E. Fourth - Built in 2010 ~ Basement, EILEEN’S 3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings, Garden Tub, Great Opportunity Since $ Reduction!
1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
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507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today!
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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 405 N. Wildcat Ct. - BUYERS INCENTIVE $5000!!! Ranch style, 5 bd/3 b, bsmt, att garage, cov patio, fpl, NEW appliances, WIC. Call Karen Yoder today!!!
1016 S Trindle- Ranch, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Nice location!
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!! 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!!
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Thank you so much to our families who helped us celebrate our birthdays this past weekend. Your efforts are much appreciated. We had a lot of fun! Special thanks to Trinity Baptist for your accommodation after the rains over the weekend. Thank you to our friends for your cards and visiting us at our birthday party! Arlyn and Donna Hanquist
516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! 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! Call Karen to see this nice property!
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609 S. Van Buren St. $95,000 Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of storage and ready for a big family with its 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot with 2 car garage.
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LOOKING BACK History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget
Friday, July 23, 1937 W.D. McAdoo shares his memories of early day life in southwest Kansas. W.D. McAdoo, brother of I.N. McAdoo of this city, has been here this week visiting his brother and other relatives. Mr. McAdoo is one of the very early settlers of the Oklahoma Panhandle, coming here when a young man of 22 years of age, in a covered wagon with other young men and settled on land northwest of Guymon between the Beaver and the Goff creek. The young men had plans of establishing a ranch but lack of funds forced them to work for other ranchmen. One of the first jobs which Mr. McAdoo had was to help Buffalo Jones round up a bunch of buffalo and take them to his ranch near Garden City. They got six cows and fourteen calves and yearlings. They had to kill the bulls before they could catch the cows. When they surrounded the bunch of buffalo, the cows and calves
This is the scene of early day Hugoton about 1890. Hugoton’s water source was the windmill that was located in the center of the main would get in the center, and the bulls would get around them for protection, and would stand fight until they were killed. This was in 1885. Mr.McAdoo traveled twice over the old trail from Dodge City to Tuscola, Texas, and is familiar with other trails in that part of the state further east. Mr. McAdoo says this was a beautiful country--plenty of grass everywhere. The wind blew but there was no
street. Tumbleweeds are ready to blow down the middle of the street. Taken from the History of Stevens County Kansas.
dust. There was plenty of wild game in the way of buffalo, antelope, wild horse, turkey, prairie chicken and sage hen. Along the streams, the wild ducks and geese nested. He remembers when a bunch of men built a fence around Wild Horse Lake, so that when the wild horses came in for water, they could capture them and take them east. The men would stay close so they could get the
horses quickly. There was plenty of water in the lake then. The water holes along the Beaver river had plenty of good fish in them then. Continued next week. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
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World War II information is provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill. Casualty List-Stevens County suffered a large number of casualties in World War II, in comparison with the records of some of the neighboring counties. It is to be remembered that Stevens County soldiers were in there battling for a cause. Let us be reminded that these soldiers have not made the supreme sacrifice in vain. Franklin B. Parsons Arthur V. Pontius Russell P. Kurtz William Henry Hays Earl Maxwell Herbert Smith Earl Mills Don Prine Marvin McMillan Keith Roland Leo Quimby Jim Quimby Merlin Guyer Alvin Delay Everett Maxwell Everett Taylor Burl Fager
Five Kansas Navy men pose near a gun aboard their escort carrier, USS Savo Island, operating on patrol duty off the coast of Ominato, Japan. They are (left to right) Melvin H. Webb, fireman second class, USNR, 20, formerly of Hugoton; Loren S. Basler electrician’s mate second class, USNR, 20, Route 4, Erie; Donald L. Wilson, fireEarl Leakey Harold Lee Kagarice (formerly of Stevens County, enlisted prior to Selective Service) Sgt. Willard M. Peterson writes home that he is still in Germany. His service record has been lost, and until it is found, he has no hope of coming home. Willard has been down to the Riveria on the Mediterranean Sea. He said he had a nice time. The French government was very nice to him. He said the French women there had all colors of hair and used makeup very lavishly. Willard has heard from his brother, Sgt. Leslie, and he is still in Belgium, expecting to get started home soon. Harding Nix returned
man first class, USNR, 19, Route 2, Arkansas City; Tomas H. Weston, seaman first class, USNR, 22, Route 2, Walnut; and Joe Suddock, water tender third class, USNR, 21, 910 Sunny Slope, Emporia. Official U.S. Navy Photo provided by the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
home a few days ago from North Africa and Italy where he had been stationed for several months. Harding states the Statute of Liberty certainly was a wonderful sight to him upon his return to the States. Hays brothers back in the States The two surviving servicemen sons of the three sons of Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Hays are back in the states, one still in a hospital from wounds received April 15 in Germany. Sergeant Jack Hays, who fought with the 63rd, Blood and Fire division of the Seventh army, was wounded in both legs in April, and is now in a hospital at Camp Carson, colo. He went into battle December 17, at the Battle of the
Bulge in Belgium, on the same day that his brother-inlaw, Francis Beadle, was killed. George Hays, motor machinist’s mate first class, got back to the states after 23 months aboard an LCI in amphibious landings from the Gilberts to Okinawa. He has a 30-day leave at home, and then will go to the Bremerton chief’s Diesel school. Bill Hays, in the Navy before the war, was killed aboard the Arizona in the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. 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.
Memories from yesteryear By Margaret Brown James This is the story of Frank and Margaret Brown and son, Richard--their experience in a dust storm. It was the seventeenth of March, 1923, a beautiful Saturday afternoon. In those days farmers always went to town on Saturday. As was our custom, we took our produce to town that Saturday afternoon. Later in the afternoon, we noticed a terrible looking cloud coming from the northwest. The cloud was rolling, and it was black with red and yellow mixed in. We had never seen anything like it. We decided we had better get out of town so we started for home going east. The storm hit us about a halfmile east of the city limits. The wind was awfully strong,
and it was so black we had to stop. We had a new Buick touring car. The wind tore the top into ribbons and beat us over the head with the strips. Richard, who was six, crouched between the front and back seats while we tried to protect ourselves as much as we could. I don’t know how long we sat there, but as soon as the blackness left and it got light enough that we could see the corner, we drove on to the Rich Brubaker home and went into the basement. The Brubakers weren’t home, but we found my uncle W.A. Lynch and family there. We stayed there a while; then when it seemed a little lighter, we decided to try to get home. We were afraid the windmill might blow down.
But when we got home, my brother Ralph and his wife were there, and they had shut the windmill off. The temperature had dropped seventy degrees!! We got into warm clothes and went out to pick up our chickens. They had blown all over the prairie. The wind was so strong and so cold that they couldn’t move and so were easy to catch. We got all we could find and put them into the chicken house. My brother and wife had come for a load of feed and had worn no coats so the next day we loaned them coats for the trip home. We saw many storms after that, but none where the temperature dropped so rapidly. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.