August 23 at Hugoton City Park Volume 127, Number 34
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Commissioners hear from Kirkham Michael about upcoming KDI road improvement project The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m. with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Jim Bell present. Others present included County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and Marie Austin with The Hugoton Hermes. Following is just an agenda for the morning with a few unoffical highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date. The commissioners’ agenda included Greg Wellbrock with copier bids at 9:00 a.m., Tony Martin at 9:30 a.m. and Kirkham Michael with a proposal for the KDI road project at 10:30 a.m. Commissioners also decided voting delegates for the Kansas Association of Counties’ annual conference and exhibition. When this reporter arrived, the commissioners were speaking to Rodney Kelling about Emergency Services. The commission-
Stevens County Commissioners meet to canvass the primary election results from August 5. The election results were made official Thursday, August 14. From left to right are Pat ers then discussed the recent decision to allow county employees time to work at the county fair. They agreed to include the phrase, “at the discretion of the department head” and “during the week of the Fair” in the motion’s language. While visiting before Greg Wellbrock came in,
Hall, Dave Bozone and Jim Bell. Stevens County Clerk Pam Benzel is standing at the far right.
Pat Hall suggested the commissioners invite Danny Allison of Abengoa to their next meeting to give an update about the Abengoa plant. Both Dave and Jim thought this would be a great idea. Angel Martinez arrived with a bid for the concrete work at the Hugoton fire station. The commission-
ers had accepted a bid from McBride Construction earlier, but decided to take a look at Angel’s bid. Upon reviewing the price difference, the commissioners opted to rescind the earlier motion to use McBride. They then approved the motion to accept Angel Martinez Construction’s bid of
Get active this weekend This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one! Saturday, August 23 will host two gotta-be-there Hugoton events: the twentythird Annual Gas Capital Club Car, Truck and Bike Show and the Heritage Christian Academy 5K Color Run/Walk. The 5K Color Run/Walk will start at 7:30 a.m. at HCA. The event is sponsored by MasCow Dairy. You can still register for the race by stopping by Heritage Christian Academy at 505 East First Street in Hugoton. All participants will receive an event T-shirt. If you have any questions call Holly Allen at 620-655-4582, Ashley Pearcy at 620-5411305 or Jody Wacker at 620-453-1506. The Car Show will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. Clayton Gerrond or Jim Miller are the guys to contact if you’d like to be involved or learn more. Clayton can be reached at 620-544-6911 and you can reach Jim at 620-4282618. The Car Show always hosts hundreds of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, in addition to some jaw-dropping modern marvels. Come out and enjoy the display of the Great American Automobile!
Fortunately for USD 210 students, these teachers know fueling up before an important day is one of the most crucial steps in great education! Judy Seaman, Drew Zweig, Michael Burrows,
$3450. Tony Martin came in a little early to give a report about his department. He offered a draft of the letters to be sent to farmers whose sprinklers are currently spraying on county roads. All the commissioners, as well as Tony Martin and Bob Johnson, agreed the issue must be resolved soon. Excess water from sprinklers’ end guns can lead to dangerous road conditions and increased wear on the dirt roads. In addition, water - a most precious resource in southwest Kansas - is
being wasted. Tony said he thought the letters would eliminate most of the problems within a few weeks. Tony then reported about various roads his department is fixing, and indicated he would be back for the report from Kirkham Michael later in the morning. Tony also reported Road and Bridge is a little ahead of schedule on some roads and behind schedule on others. He said it would be worth the wait for the roads to be repaired correctly. Continued to page 3
Weekend’s High Plains Music Fest entertains over 500 concert goers Hugoton’s inaugural High Plains Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway was a resounding success! Over 500 people were in attendance to enjoy an evening of red dirt country, classic country and southern rock music. Performers included headliners Charley Jenkins and Easton Hamlin, as well as Kinsey Sadler, Shane Smith and the Saints, The Buster Bledsoe Band and Black Dutch Sioux. The event began at 4:00 p.m. with Black Dutch Sioux taking the stage. Then The Buster Bledsoe Band rocked the arena, followed by Shane Smith and the Saints. Kinsey Sadler was up next. Then came southwest Kansas native Easton Hamlin at about 9:00 p.m. After Easton’s performance, the National Wild Turkey Federation hosted their auction. Then Charley
Jenkins took the stage and wowed the crowd. The event finished with an impressive display of fireworks until midnight.
Easton Hamlin Refreshments were available from V.I.P. Tacos, Teeter Roasted Corn and a concession stand manned by the Stevens County T.E.M.S. Western Distributing provided adult beverages for the show. Proceeds from ticket sales went to benefit the Continued to page 3
Kara Stump, Chelle Leininger, Annette Sosa and Shannon Nordyke feast on fabulous fare Wednesday morning at Pigs R Us during the Chamber’s Teacher Appreciation Breakfast.
EcoDevo board hears updates of local happenings The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Senior Center craft room for their monthly meeting. Present at the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, secretary Ruth Van Horn, and board members Mark Crawford, Judy Parsons, Dan Corpening, Doug Martin, Josh Morris, Jan Leonard and Curtis Crawford. Guest present at the meeting was Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board member Ray Hoggatt was absent. The minutes of last month’s meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report
An Owl Moth visited the Hugoton Hermes Tuesday afternoon. This male moth is approximately five inches across and orginates from Brazil. The black stripes are only on male owl moths.
stated there was a balance of $1,294.99 in the checking account and a balance of $53,582.78 in the Special Projects account. The board members voted to transfer $2,000 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills. Director Gillespie asked for an update about the High Plains Music Fest planned for August 16. Jan Leonard informed the board the music fest was advertised very well. Two free tickets were given away on Facebook as a promotion. They hope for a large crowd Saturday. Neal reported the hotel had their tax attorney attend the city council meeting asking for a Community Improvement District to be established. This will enable the hotel to charge 2¢ per dollar extra in addition to the sales tax collected at the hotel for up to twenty-two years. This money will be collected to be sent to the developers of the new hotel. Gillespie also stated Carter’s Thriftway applied
to the city council for Industrial Revenue Bonds. Their attorney stated grocery stores are not eligible for property tax abatements but they are eligible for sales tax exemption Continued to page 3
Kinsey Sadler, along with a few local helpers, tears up the stage Saturday evening at the High Plains Music Fest.
The Rex Evans Family seems to be enjoying their vacation to Colorado Springs, Co. recently. They visited North Pole, the Cave of the Winds, a ghost town museum and a gold mine in Victor. The mountain air must be good for trucks since this one seems to have grown
pretty big! Nick, Lyla and Myka show some Hugoton pride, even while dwarfed by this amazing gargantuan truck, and took some time to show “Where is The Hugoton Hermes”. Thank you Evans Family!!
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AMAC’s Benefits to Growing Old Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for August 11 through August 17. Fire Department Hugoton Station Wednesday, August 15 – 5:45 a.m. dispatched to south of Road G on Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, two transfers and one motor vehicle accident.
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Dear Readers, There are benefits to growing old. For example, many restaurants, including both franchise and local stand-alone eateries, offer discounts to seniors, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. But, too often, they don't advertise the fact, so ask your waiter or waitress when placing your order. Even those establishments with no specific policies regarding senior discounts are apt to make an on the spot decision to reduce your final bill by five to ten percent if you ask. Restaurants thrive on repeat business and offering a break to seniors is one way to turn you into a repeat customer. It's the same at supermarkets and other chain stores, says AMAC. Some even have special days when seniors get discounts. Meantime, you can go online and search the Web for "senior discounts" before you go out; you'll be amazed at the variety of reduced price offerings that are out there for older Americans. ### Team up for weekly shopping trips
Association of Mature American Citizens It's not an Olympic sport, but team shopping is an excellent way for retirees to cut their grocery bills. The Association of Mature American Citizens recommends getting together with a good neighbor or friend to make a list of items that can be purchased in bulk on weekly grocery outings and then shared. Another way to save money is to prepare meals in advance, on paper, before going to the supermarket, listing the ingredients and the quantities you'll need. This way you'll avoid the costly mistakes of over stocking and impulse buying. Two-in-one meals will also reduce your grocery bill. For example, the leftovers from Monday night's roast chicken dinner can provide the makings for a tasty chicken salad lunch on Wednesday. ### A lifetime of fresh air Did you know that the U.S. Geologic Survey, the government agency that focuses on the country's natu-
ral resources, offers seniors aged 62 and older a lifetime pass to more than 2,000 outdoor recreation facilities throughout the U.S. for just $10.00? The Association of Mature American Citizens suggests you fire up your computer and visit http://store.usgs. gov/pass/senior.html#bene fits to discover how you can plan an exciting out of doors holiday anytime it's convenient. For example, go paddling on the Little Calumet River Water Trail in Porter, Indiana or visit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne where you can go sunbathing, swimming, picnicking, camping, hiking and kayaking. AMAC notes that senior pass holders get a lifetime of free access to locations such as these throughout the U.S. along with on-site discounts at campgrounds and other on site facilities. ### Association of Mature American Citizens www.amac.us Contact:John Grimaldi 917-846-8485 jpgrimaldi@verizon.net
Tips offered to stay safe during summer burglary season Summer is winding down, but the threat of home burglaries still looms. The FBI reports during June, July and August, burglaries increase by as much as 16 percent. Please keep your home - and your family - safe by following a few simple tips. • Refrain from posting vacation photos and status updates on your Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts until you return home. Some burglars actually keep an eye on these Web sites in order to find empty homes to burglarize. • Security systems have been proven to help deter burglars; even a simple surveillance system is an effective deterrent for a prospective thief. • LOCK your doors and windows when you leave your
home. Most burglars enter homes through open windows and doors, or by forcing them open. • Keep your lawn and shubbery well maintained. Unkempt lawns indicate carelessness and/or an extended absence. Tall greenery can also provide a nice hiding spot for a sneaky burglar. • DO NOT hide a key anywhere on your property. The best plan is to give your spare to a trusted friend or family member. • Invest in a “Beware of Dog” sign - even if you don’t have a large, noisy dog. • Motion-sensor lights are a cheap and effective way to deter burglars. Lights for the front and back of your house may just be enough to per-
suade a thief to try elsewhere. • Keep your blinds and curtains closed when you’re not at home. Burglars may “windowshop” and spy your nice TV or entertainment system. Let’s say the burglar has infiltrated your home. Break-ins typically only take eight to ten minutes to complete - ensure that time is wasted in your house by following these rules: • If you have cash at home, but no safe, try storing the cash in an unusual place, i.e. in an envelope under the sink or under the baby’s changing table. Remember: the safest place for cash is in the bank. • Secure your TV to the wall; if it is difficult to remove, it may be left behind. Store game consoles and video games in locked drawers when they’re
not in use. • Laptops, jewelry and other light valuables should also be hidden from sight when you’re not at home. Try wrapping them in sheets and storing them in your linen closet or inside a folded sweater in your closet. • NEVER leave checks, credit cards, or even junk mail like credit card offers, lying around on the counter. Store them in unusual spots as well. Credit card offers and other junk mail with your name on it should be shredded and discarded right away. • Password protect all your electronic devices! Even if a thief obtains your tablet or laptop, by doing this one simple thing, your identity may not be compromised.
Obituaries Lena Anderson Death has claimed the life of Lena May Anderson of Hugoton. Mrs. Anderson passed from mortality into eternity Monday, August 11, 2014 at the grand age of 101.
She was born October 1, 1912 in Willow, Ok., the first daughter of Curtis Edward Moore and Nettie Hammons Moore. Lena’s early childhood was with her parents in Sayar and Devol, Ok. Upon her father’s passing they moved to Borger, Tx. to obtain work during the oil boom days and resided with family there. Lena worked with her mother in a boarding house in the late 1920’s until her mother’s death. She eventually met Owen while he was working in the oilfields in Borger through one of Owen’s brothers. December 21, 1931 Lena and Owen E. Anderson were united in marriage in Guymon, Ok. They made their home in the Moscow area. Their early married life consisted of working with the G.W. Anderson family, raising livestock and farming. Family was a valued necessity during those years. Raising children and creating a farming life was impossible without God’s help and the help of each family member. Times and work were hard and everyone in the community helped one another in order to survive. God was gracious to Lena’s family. She is survived
by her five children, Christine Massey and husband George of Valley Center, Wanda Kramer and husband Richard of Amarillo, Tx., Edward Anderson and wife Arvella of Amarillo, Frieda Freisburg and husband Edwin of Caney and Vernon Anderson and wife Tina of Hugoton; her 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 21 great great grandchildren. Her family is continuing the legacy of love and family she has created. With God’s help, they will persevere and pass on that love she gave to all of them, to their wonderful families and all who surround them. Lena was preceded in death by her husband; her brother David Waymond Moore; three sisters, Nina Lily Moore McConchie, Ada Vivien Moore Fellers and Nettie Ruth Moore Chaffin; three half-brothers, Jack Beadle, Frank Beadle and Delbert Beadle; and granddaughter Cynthia Kay Anderson. Lena was the last living of all of her initial family members. Suffice to say that much has been left out of this obituary. When one becomes a centurion as Lena has, a hundred plus years of toil, pain and love is impossible to put in a few small paragraphs. So, maybe you can somewhat imagine…say from October first 1912 to August eleventh 2014 and then read between these lines. There are many tears of love stored there… Graveside services were attended Saturday morning, August 16, 2014 at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be given to the Pioneer Manor or the Senior Citizens Activity Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Marilyn A. LeMonnier Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! 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. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP
for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-2722360. Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and fourth
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 11, 2014 • Lost/Stolen Tag, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Theft, 900 Block South Coulter, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Funeral Escort, 800 South Main, Public Service, Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 South Main, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Fight, 1000 South Main, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Public Service, 1000 South Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman Tuesday, August 12, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block West Sixth, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Funeral Escort, 500 South Van Buren, Public Service, Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Dog At Large, 200 Block West First, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, August 13, 2014 • Shop Lifter, 500 Block South Main, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block West Tenth, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block South Harrison, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Drunk Subject, 1000 South Main,
Gave him a ride home, Officer Hagman • Drunk Subject returned, 1000 South Main, Arrested, Officer Hagman Friday, August 15, 2014 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block South Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Hagman/Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Funeral Escort, 800 Block South Main, Public Service, Officer Hagman/Chief Leslie/ACO Smith • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, August 16, 2014 • Missing Dog, 1100 Block South Washington, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Domestic Battery, Arrested Subject, Officer Lamatsch • Loud Music, 100 Block South Jefferson, Officer Lamatsch • Disturbance, Tenth/West City Limits, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, August 17, 2014 • 4 Wheelers, Fourth/East City Limits, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Skunk, 400 Block South Polk, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch
Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620-598-2426. Every Saturday - Farmers Market in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S. Main every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell home grown or homemade items. ***Schedule Change*** - Attention: There will be no Aglow meeting this August. Hugoton Aglow will meet Thursday, September 11 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Mary Comba from Scott City. August 1-31 - The Stevens County Library is having their annual August Book Sale! Check it out at 500 S. Monroe. All proceeds help the SCL purchase new materials! August 21 - First day of school for USD 209 Moscow students. August 23 - Heritage Christian Academy will host a 5K Color
Run/Walk, starting at 7:30 a.m. at HCA, 505 E. First Street in Hugoton. Registration deadline is August 15. Find registration form at hcaknights.weebly.com. Contact Holly Allen at 620-6554582, Ashley Pearcy at 620-541-1305 or Jody Wacker at 620-453-1506 with questions. - Twenty-third annual Gas Capital Car, Truck and Bike Show at the Hugoton City Park. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The event will be open to the public until 4:00 p.m. August 25 - Hugoton High School pictures will be taken in the old high school gym. August 26 - Hugoton Middle School pictures will be taken beginning at 7:30 a.m. - Hugoton Learning Academy will host their Open House, starting at 5:30 p.m. August 28 - Rolla Booster Club supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by Parent/Coach meetings for cross country, football and volleyball athletes. September 1 - Labor Day - No school for USD 210 Hugoton, USD 209 Moscow and Heritage Christian Academy students. - The Stevens County Library will be closed for Labor Day. September 2 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - Heritage Christian Academy Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Marilyn A. LeMonnier, 74, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Emeritus Liberal Springs assisted living facility in Liberal.
She was born November 14, 1939, at Grinnel, the daughter of Oran W. and Martha (Schlageck) Cox. She married Hank LeMonnier August 16, 1958, at Los Animas, Co. He survives. Marilyn graduated high school at Los Animas in 1957. She worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 40 Years and retired in 1999. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states, plus Canada and four states in Mexico. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church of Liberal.
She is survived by four children: Terri Wenzel and husband Doug of Wichita, Eddie LeMonnier and wife Deana of Beaver, Ok., Tammi Fronk and husband Darrin of Joppa, Al., and Tina Vangieson and husband Max of Liberal; two brothers: Dale Cox and wife Sandy of Guffie, Co., and Ray Cox and wife Sharon of Aurora, Co.; six grandchildren: Darrin Fronk, Tahnee Wenzel, Matthew Schneweis, Rachel Vangieson, Tara Fronk and Ashley Schneweis; and three great grandchildren: Kelee Fronk, Lucas Mathia, and “One-on-the-way” Abby Fronk. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister Donitta Trout. A rosary and vigil service was Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal. The Funeral Mass was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, Liberal, with Father Jim Dieker presiding. Burial was at Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Please stay alert as area students head back to school! Keep an eye out for students walking, riding bikes and waiting for buses as the new school year gets underway!
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially to hard workers like Josefina Saucedo, Neri Martinez and Nora Martinez.
Chamber Board President Cathy Wolters, along with Lions Dean Brooks, Robert Veatch and Charlie Wagner, and Chamber board members Courtney Leslie, David Snyder,
The ladies enjoy some breakfast goodies before heading back to work at the school to get ready for students.
RoGlenda Coulter and Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn ensured USD 210’s teachers enjoyed a delicious breakfast Wednesday before the first day of school Thursday.
which would allow them to approach the Kansas Department of Revenue to exempt them from paying sales tax on their shelving, construction materials, etc. This is only an expression of intent. This will not impact the sales of merchandise which will be subject to sales tax. Neal reported his computer monitor broke down. Boardmembers voted for Neal to purchase a new monitor up to the cost of $300. They also asked Ruth to check the prices of a new printer. The director stated he had been out to Southwest Fresh Potato to observe their operations during harvest. He asked the board if they would like a tour. The board asked Neal to make the arrangements. Gillespie informed the board Abengoa is planning a Grand Opening sometime in October. Candidates Forum and the Fair Parade were both a great success. Judy Parsons of Kansas Dairy Ingredients informed the board they are using the new offices now. They plan on operating at full capacity with both bays at full capacity within two months. Neal stated the All School Reunion has started their planning. Lisa Nelson is the chairman. The reunion will be on the Fourth of July, 2015. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be September 9, 2014.
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Hugoton teachers and staff Joyce Losey, Carla Kerbow, Shelby Martin, Melissa Sullivan, Laura Boese, Mindy Cornelsen and Todd Fulton dig into a yummy breakfast at Pigs R Us Wednesday, August 13. Hugoton Area Cham-
ber board members, Hugoton Lions and Hugoton Rotary helped Pigs R Us set up and serve breakfast to the hardworking employees of USD 210.
Relay for Life - American Cancer Society, Peace House Ministries and Southwest Miracle. Hugoton’s Relay for Life has raised $29,000 this year and will host their annual event next year Friday, June 29, 2015. Peace House is a non-denominational mission to help all women of all ages and walks of life to a closer walk with the Lord. Visit peacehouseministries. com for more information. Southwest Miracle is a local non-profit organization striving to assist people in need who may face illness or medical conditions and all their accompanying expenses.
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County Commissioners Continued from page 1 The commissioners were also informed the telephone system at Road and Bridge is almost completely deteriorated. Tony spoke with Pioneer Communications after repeatedly losing calls and being unable to dial out. When Pioneer investigated, they discovered the phone system is nearly 100 years old. Pioneer advised to replace the entire system as soon as possible. Tony said the commissioners can expect a bill for approximately $3,000. The commissioners agreed it was a necessary expense. Tony then said the signs for the pond will be up soon. Signs saying “Ride respectfully or your privileges will be revoked” will be erected on the west side, and signs saying, “No Motorcycles/ATVs are allowed” will be put up on the other side. If these signs don’t work, they will attempt to use some different wording, or signs with rules. Bob suggested posting a sign with a curfew. Greg Wellbrock came in at 9:30 a.m. to present bids he’d received for a new copier. He received a bid from Century Business Technologies and from Liberal Office Machines. He urged the commissioners to accept the lower bid from Liberal Office Machines, as
their bid more closely adhered to the department’s needs. The commissioners moved to accept the bid from Liberal Office Machines and it was approved unanimously. Greg said NexTech would come install and program the copier. The commissioners then entered executive session regarding pending litigation with Greg Wellbrock present for eight minutes. Robert Davis came in to ask about changing the Airport Board meetings from the first Wednesday of each month to the first Tuesday of each month. The commissioners approved a motion to accept the change. Robert also said the airport project started Monday, August 18. Asphalt in front of the hangars will be replaced with concrete. This will most likely fix the drainage problem so water doesn’t pool in front of the hangars. Pat moved to appoint Jim as the voting delegate for the annual KAC conference November 12-14 in Wichita. Dave appointed Pat to be the first alternate. John Halbgewachs with Kirkham Michael was next on the agenda to present the company’s plan for the KDI road project. He handed their proposal to the commission-
ers for review. Essentially, the project will widen lanes and allow for an eastbound left-turn only lane to access KDI and a westbound rightturn only lane to accomodate the increased truck traffic. The project is projected to begin in spring 2015. During construction, John said twolane traffic will be maintained. He anticipated the widening of each side would take only two to four weeks to complete. John also said Kennedy Street would most likely be closed during the first phase. Then the gas company road would be temporarily closed during the second phase. John then remarked the outside lanes of Highway 51 would be closed for some time. At this time, the first entry point to the access road on the south side at McBride Construction will be the only entry to remain open throughout the project. The highway improvement is currently estimated at a cost of $1.1 million, paid from the county’s general fund. Stevens County will be reimbursed 100 percent by KDOT. The commissioners inquired as to what would be required of Anadarko regarding the casing of one of their high pressure gas lines near the improvement area. John
agreed to speak to both KDOT and Anadarko about how to proceed. Currently, the plan is to get bids in October and November, and begin construction in March or April 2015. John related Kirkham Michael will try to coordinate with KDOT’s spring 2015 project on Highway 56 to effect some cost savings. After the commissioners reviewed the minutes from the last meeting, the board adjourned. The next meeting of the Stevens County Commissioners will be Tuesday, September 2.
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Ted and Florence Metcalf will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, August 23, 2014 with a comeand-go reception from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Baker Arts, 624 N. Persing in Liberal. Florence Cutter and Ted Metcalf were united in marriage August 16, 1964 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton. They are both retired teachers from USD 210 Hugoton schools. Ted still farms in Seward County. The couple has two children: Michael Metcalf and wife Nancy of Prairie Village and Janet Sprecker and husband Tim of Derby. They have five grandsons, Brady, Riley and Cody Metcalf and Skyler and Eric Sprecker. No gifts please. Cards are welcome and can be mailed to 8051 Road G, Liberal, Ks. 67901.
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mester of 2014, including the President’s Honor Roll, for degree-seeking students earning perfect grade point averages of 4.0 on a four-point scale; the Dean’s Honor Roll, including students earning GPAs of 3.2 to 3.999; and the Honorable Mention List, for students earning GPAs ranging from 3.0 to 3.199. Among those named to the Dean’s Honor Roll was Jacob Martin of Hugoton. Receiving Honorable Mention was Tessa Rindels, also of Hugoton. Honor roll eligibility is based on enrollment in eight or more credit hours. The 547 students on the three honor rolls represent approximately 52 percent of the 1,053 students enrolled in the spring 2014 semester. Students are listed on each roll by hometown and state. Submitted by Garden City Community College.
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This summer, 2014 Graduate Kelsey Quillen became the first Hugoton Eagle to compete at the National Level, in any sport or organization. Kelsey presented her Electronic Career Portfolio at Nashville, Tn., against 10,300 competitors from many different states plus the West Virgin Islands and Haiti. Kelsey was an officer in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization as a business student at the local high school. First, Kelsey placed second in the state of Kansas to qualify for FBLA Nationals. All the states are divided into regions, and Kansas is in the Mountain Region. “There were 84 competitors for the Electronic Career Portfolio. I was given a time to present and a room number. There were six different rooms and they only took two people from each room for the final round,” Kelsey explained. Kelsey did not place at Nationals, but knows she gave her best effort and represented Kansas FBLA well. In addition to competing in their events, students gain a wide variety of experiences by advancing to National Competition. “Since I was a senior, the most beneficial experience was attending the Workgroups. The Workgroups had speakers from businesses to inform and teach the students how to own, run or work in the business world. I also learned that FBLA has a college program and a virtual program in case the college of your choice does not have a college program,” Kelsey said. Moving forward into postsecondary education and further career preparation, Kelsey expects the FBLA membership and competition to continue to benefit her. “This experience will help me in the future because I
have learned ways to be successful,” Kelsey said. “It has also shown me that there is way more to the business world than most students know about. There are many different options. It will help with eventually opening my own business.” Former FBLA Sponsor Cara Rogers was unable to attend the competition, so Kelsey was accompanied by her mother, who also happens to be the District’s Speech-Language Pathologist Deanna Quillen. “Before the competition, we got to see Andrew Jackson Plantations, downtown Nashville, and ate at a local restaurant. After the Awards Ceremony there was a dance, games and more. We also attended the March of Dimes Walk inside of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, which also had a dance afterwards.” The District contributed two-thirds of funds needed. Pursuing a career in Culinary Arts, Kelsey raised over $300 through bake sales, and local business leaders showed support by donating to cover final fees. Kelsey would like to share her appreciation to all who made this experience possible. “Thank you for the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable experience that has enhanced my business knowledge.” These local business leaders allowed Hugoton to compete at the national level, an event that will continue to have a positive impact on the lifelong success of one of Hugoton’s own graduates: Gold Level Sponsors - Citizens State Bank and Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Jeff Ramsey; Silver Level Sponsors - Janet’s Bridal and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dustin Johnson; Bronze Level Sponsor - State Farm Agent Debbie Nordling.
Kelsey Quillen represents Hugoton High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter at the national level in Nashville, Tn. Thanks to the support of local businesses, the school districts, and Kelsey’s own fundraising efforts, she was able to compete alongside students from all over the U.S.
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If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs at the shelter please call the Hugoton Police Department at 620-544-4959 or 620-544-2020. Stephanie Smith, Animal Control Officer
BREAKING NEWS New Puppy! Meet our latest addition! Pepper is a large mixed breed pup and is probably seven or eight months old. He was picked up Monday, August 18. If not claimed by owner he will be available to adopt 8/26/14. He is sweet and already sits on command. He was picked up on Jayhawk. If you have any owner information or are interested in adopting him please call Hugoton Police Department at 620-5442020 or 620-544-4959. If interested in adopting - be sure to call early and get on the list so you don't miss out on this cutie!
Pepper The adoption fee for males is $75.00. $55.00 is refunded upon neutering. The adoption fee for females is $80.00. $60.00 is refunded upon spaying.
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Sell by and Use by Dates I often get questions from people regarding the food safety of canned, fresh or frozen goods that have a date stamped on them. What do those dates indicate and how is the consumer supposed to know? Unfortunately, the current system of food product dating in the U. S. is confusing and is not necessarily related to food safety according to Londa Nwadike, Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. For example, eggs can typically last three to five weeks after purchase if refrigerated properly. Chicken can last a couple of days. Processed hot dogs can last two weeks after the “sell-by” date passes. Canned foods can last one to five years if stored properly. But looking at the various expiration labels on food you would not know that. Here are some recommendations to keep shoppers safe and cut food waste to a minimum. Infant formula is the only food product on which
expiration dates are federally regulated. Don’t buy or use baby formula after its “useby” date, for both safety and nutritional reasons. The following definitions are provided by the U.S.D.A. a. “Sell by” date: Tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before that date. b. “Best if used by” (or before) date: Recommend for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchased or safety date. c. “Use by” date: The date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. Note these dates generally refer to food quality, rather than safety. Canned foods typically have a packing code to help stores rotate stock and locate product in case of a food recall. Some, but not all, may also include “use-by” dates. More important almost than checking dates, is to make sure food is safely
stored and handled. For example, perishable foods need to be refrigerated at 40 degrees or below, within two hours of purchase. If you can’t use it within the safe refrigerated storage time, you need to freeze it. Remember a product can go bad before the use by date if it is not stored and handled properly. If a gallon of milk has been sitting on the counter more than three hours it needs to be discarded, regardless of the sell by date, because of micro-organism growth. If canned goods are exposed to heat, light or extreme changes in temperature, it can contribute to food safety issues before the expiration dates listed. Currently the only food requiring an expiration date in Kansas is eggs. Keep in mind the same thing that applies to milk applies to eggs. Buy only eggs kept in refrigerated cases and refrigerate within two hours of purchase. Never store eggs at room tempera-
ture. They are safe in the shell for three-five weeks, but only two-four days if they have been removed from the shell and refrigerated. The same is true for egg substitutes. Once opened they need to be used in two to four days. If a product has visible mold, off odors, or if a can is bulging, these are signs dangerous microorganisms are present and the product should be discarded. Always remember, “If in doubt, throw it out”. It is much cheaper to discard a food product than end up with a doctor bill from the emergency room, a hospital stay, or worse. Also, remember those most vulnerable to food borne illness are young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those whose immune system is compromised. Stay safe and pay attention to labels, but just as important, pay attention to how things are stored.
After almost fifty years of flying over the ExxonMobil office in Hugoton, the flying red horse will be making his new home at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. When Linn Energy took over XTO Energy, Inc. they donated the Mobil symbol to the Museum for all to see and admire. Displaying the Flying Red Horse, left to right, are Tommy Romero (retired), and employees Doretta Delay, Dave Mason, David Hale and Charles Raybon.
Operation Christmas Child is collected all year As a new school year has approached, traditional backto-school activities ramp up and families fill the aisles shopping for school materials, clothes and all the right digital gear to help students return to the classroom ready to learn. For many southwest Kansas-area families, however, the season for student discounts and school supplies also presents a great opportunity to help other children in need. “We are so blessed in this country, but a lot of kids don’t have schools to go to at all, or socks to wear to them, or even pencils or notepads to write with,” said Area Volun-
teer Karen Leibbrandt of Ulysses. Leibbrandt is one of thousands of volunteers nationwide who serves with Operation Christmas Child, which delivered nearly 9.9 million gift-filled shoeboxes last year in more than 100 countries to children struggling from war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. The shoebox gifts included toys, school supplies and basic hygiene items. This November, Operation Christmas Child volunteers like Leibbrandt will support thousands of drop-off sites nationwide, where gift-filled
shoeboxes will be collected and transported with a wide variety of resources, including bicycles, camels and canoes. Each shoebox will eventually be hand-delivered to a child in need. For many children, this represents the first gift they have ever received. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million children in more than 150 countries. In 2014, Oper-
ation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another ten million children. For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call Karen at 620-253-2285 or visit samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoeboxes is November 17-24; however, shoebox gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C. Participants can also build a shoebox through an online tool offering a personalized and convenient way to send a gift to a child in one of the hardest-to-reach countries. Using special tracking technology, participants can follow their boxes online and discover the country to which their gifts will be delivered to children in need. To register a shoebox gift, use the online donation form at samari tanspurse.org.
A HUGE THANK YOU
to everyone that cleaned out and donated their treasures to Project Hope’s rummage sale.
Saturday’s sale was a
HUGE success.
We made over $1,200. All funds will be converted to food items.
SO THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Quilt, Art & Photography Show September 12, 13 & 14
The garage located at 928 S. Main Street is being moved off the lot. Marcellus House Mov-
ing is relocating the garage for Warren Willis. “Bee” a smart shopper by using The Hermes classifieds!
The house formerly occupied by Louise Ferguson at 705 S. Jackson Street was razed by city employees this week.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES DeJUAN LITTELL, DECEASED Case No. 14PR9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 21st day of February, 2014, David A. Littell was appointed as Executor of the Estate of Frances DeJuan Littell, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and letters testamentary were issued to him on February 21, 2014, by the District
Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. David A. Littell Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor
Stevens County Activity Center 624 South Main, Hugoton
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Lady Eagles earn Division Championship at Greeley
Hugoton Recreation Commission Women’s Town Team Volleyball $200.00 per Team Call 544-4675 Deadline is September 8th! 211 S. Madison www.hugotonrec.com
Attention Parents & Students Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces
2014 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Mon., Aug. 18-Fri., Aug. 22 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Lady Eagles had a terrific month of June while attending the Gold Crown Foundation Camp in Denver, Co., June 11-14 and then the University of Northern Colorado team camp in Greeley, Co., from June 18-21. Gold Crown - the Lady Eagles played in the second to largest division (1B) which featured 36 teams from Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska and Kansas. The Lady Eagles went 6-0 in round robin action, beating high school varsity teams from Sydney, Ne. and from Colorado: Montrose, D'Evelyn, Longmont, Delta and Eaton. This earned the Lady Eagles the overall number one seed for Saturday’s pool play finals with the other five teams also undefeated in their respective round robin divisions. The Lady Eagles met Mullen High School from Denver in the semi-finals and played extremely aggressive defense to earn a 12-point victory over Mullen - a team that made it to the Sweet Sixteen in Colorado’s 4A State basketball tournament earlier this year. The final against Loveland was never in question as the Lady Eagles flew out to a 28-4 halftime lead and eventually a 20+ point victory. This makes the second year in a row the Lady Eagles have finished 80 and been named the Division champions! UNC team camp - the Lady Eagles picked up right where they left off in Denver and threw a shutout in the very first game 62-0 to set the tone for the remainder of their games. The team played seven more games while at camp and took care of business in all of the games by outscoring the opposition by about 30 points each game!
The Lady Eagles participate in the Gold Crown Foundation Camp in Denver, Co. and the University of Northern Colorado team camp in Greeley, Co. and bring home the Division The UNC coaching staff is made up of ex K-State coaches (Shalee Lehning from Sublette, Deb Patterson former head coach at KSU, and new UNC head coach Cami Etheridge) and these coaches were highly impressed and very complimentary of how hard, fast, unselfish and aggressive the Lady Eagles played. The freshman/JV squad also participated in eight games at the camp and went 7-1 with the only loss being in their very first game against a large school from Pueblo, Co. Fortunately, due to a cancellation the team was able to get a rematch one day later against this Pueblo team and this time left no doubt as the Eagles rolled to a 16 point win! The team also spent an afternoon on some very fast rapids in Poudre Canyon near Fort Collins traveling 12 miles through many class three and four rapids. This is a great team bonding and team building experience as
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Championship. The team finished with a 8-0 record, and this makes the second year in a row for the Lady Eagles.
While at the Gold Crown Foundation Camp the Lady Eagles spent an afternoon on some very fast rapids in Poudre Canyon near Fort Collins, Co. the rafters must paddle in unison and communicate or the rafts will flip over... NO rafts overturned on the journey! The Lady Eagles would like
to express their appreciation to everyone who donated towards these camps and will be ready to start the season with the first game at Home December 5 versus Syracuse!
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for the following leagues: * Kindergarten Soccer/Soccer First and second Grade Boys & Girls Cost $15 * Volleyball - 3rd to 6th Grade Girls - Cost $15 * Football - 3rd to 6th Grade Boys $20 program fee *This upcoming school year’s grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams. NO PHONE C o ach es REGISTRATONS. will be Register and pay n e ed e d for program fees at HRC Offices, all age 211 S. Madison s. www.hugotonrec.com
The Lady Eagles battle the rapids in Poudre Canyon near Fort Collins, Co. It was certainly a team building experience!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014)
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ORDINANCE NO. 811 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAXES ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING SUCH PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAXES BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING; AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (PIONEER MANOR ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS). BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: SECTION 1. For the purpose of paying a portion of the total costs of improvements authorized by K.S.A. 12-6a0l el seq., and Resolution No. 2012-2 of the City of Hugoton, Kansas (Pioneer Manor Addition Improvements) the City authorizes and levies as special assessments against the improvement district created by Resolution No, 2012-02 the sum of $624,575.40 which represents the improvement district share of the total costs of the Pioneer Manor Addition Improvements. Special assessments are levied and assessed against the properties described below and in the amounts set forth below following the description of each lot, piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, which are liable for special assessments for said costs: Legal Description of Water Assessed Property Improvements Pioneer Manor Addition: Block l N/A Block 2, Lots l and 2 $5,803.17 each Block 2, Lot 3 $5,803.18 Block 8, Lots l and 2 $5,803.18 each Block 8, Lot 3 $5,803.18 Block 9, Lots 1 through 3 $5,803.18 each inclusive Block 15, Lots 1 through 3, $5,803.18 each inclusive Block 16, Lots1 through 6, $5,803.18 each inclusive Block 17, Lots l through 6, $5,803.18 each
Sewer Improvements
Street Improvements
N/A $8,299.03 each $8,299.03 $8,299.03 each $8,299.02 $8,299.02 each
$87,867.99 $8,260.61 each $8,260.61 $8,260.61 each $8,260.61 $8,260.61 each
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inclusive SECTION 2. The amounts so levied and assessed shall be due and payable from and after the date this Ordinance is published; and the City Clerk is directed to notify each affected property owner, at their last known post office address, of the amounts of their special assessments and that such assessment may be prepaid, without interest, within 10 days of the adoption and passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall also notify such property owners that assessments not paid within-the 10-day period will be payable in installments over a period of 10 years, concurrently with the issuance of general obligation bonds of the City, together with interest at a rate not to exceed that permitted by the laws of the state of Kansas. The City Clerk shall certify all unpaid special assessments levied by this Ordinance to the Stevens County Clerk, in the same manner and at the time as other taxes are so certified, to be levied over a period of 10 years, with interest at a rate not exceeding that permitted by Kansas law. The special assessments shall be placed on the tax rolls and collected as and when ad Valorem property taxes are collected. SECTION 3, The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to take all such other actions not inconsistent with this Ordinance as may be appropriate or desirable to accomplish the purposes contemplated herein, including but not limited to, providing any necessary notice of the City’s intent to redeem the City of Hugoton, Kansas, General Obligation Temporary Note, Series A, 2014 dated January 6, 2014 on October 6, 2014 or as soon thereafter as practicable. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval and publication one time in the City‘s official newspaper. PASSED AND APPROVED by the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas on August I l, 2014. CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS [Seal] By /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor ATTEST: By /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk
Ryle Riddlesperger wins the trophy dash and feature in the Junior Sprint at Garden City Airport Saturday, August 16.
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Becky Sohm Becky Sohm has joined Rolla’s elementary staff as the new fifth grade teacher. Becky is a graduate of Rolla High and continued her education at Baylor University, receiving her B.A. She received her M.S. and Ed.S in school psychology from Emporia State University, and then got her B.S.E in Elementary Education from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She began working as a school psychologist for High Plains Educational Co-op and then began teaching General Psychology through EduKan. She most recently was a second grade teacher in Hugoton. Becky has been married to Greg for 18 years and they have two daughters, Aspen, age 11, who will be a sixth grader and Carissa, age eight, a third grader. Welcome to the Rolla staff, Becky!
Linda Holcomb Linda Holcomb has been hired as the Academic Turn Around aide. She is also the facilitator for all the Rosetta Stone classes. Linda graduated from Hugoton High School and has been married for 33 years to Joe. They are parents to three children, Laura Gonzales of Hugoton, Wade Holcomb
and fiancée Kelsy Stecklein, of Canyon, Tx., and Bill Holcomb and wife Krista of Liberal. They have also been blessed by three - almost four - grandchildren, Elsie, age six and Lyza, age five, who will attend Rolla Elementary this year, Elias, who is three and Ian, who is expected around August 25. Linda loves to read, being a grandma and working in the flower garden in the summer. She is excited to be working in the junior high/high school at Rolla and has been impressed by the friendliness and courtesy of the staff and students. Have a great year, Linda!
Tuesday, August 26 - Rolla Booster Club hamburger fry; 6:30 p.m. Coach and parents’ meeting; 7:30 p.m. Lori Sheedy The newest happy face in the USD 217 kitchen is Lori Sheedy. Lori subbed for USD 217 quite a bit last year so her smiling face will be familiar. She and her husband, Tolan, moved to Rolla from south Texas for Tolan to work with Seaboard Farms a little over a year ago. They have three daughters, Charlie who is 14 and an eighth grader, Jamie, 11, and a sixth grader and Katie, six, a first grader. The whole family loves it here! Good luck with your new position, Lori!
Christy Littlefield Christy Littlefield will be the new preschool teacher for USD 217. Christy has had lots of experiences in lots of places but she’s always come back to the area she was raised. She graduated from Hugoton High School and is married to Mick. They have three children, Terressa Snook and her husband Zane of Hooker, Ok., Kassiddy of Liberal, and Garrett, who will be a freshman in college this year. Christy is looking forward to helping the preschool children get a good start in their education in Rolla. Welcome to the staff, Christy!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN SPIKES, deceased. No. 14 PR 5 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Kirk Spikes and Scott Spikes, the duly appointed, qualified, and acting Co-Executors of the Estate of Joan Spikes, deceased, praying their acts be approved; their account be settled and allowed; the will be construed
and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the administration of the estate be closed; and the Co-Executors be discharged. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of September, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in this court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place this cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Kirk Spikes, Petitioner Scott Spikes, Petitioner Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP Box 1028 Cimarron, Kansas 67835 (620) 855-7051 Lawyer for Co-Executors
PUBLIC NOTICE Kim Mauk Kim Mauk will be the new superintendent and elementary principal for this year. Kim comes to Rolla from Las Vegas, Nv., where she was the Director of Assessment for the Clark County School District. Kim is a graduate of Hugoton High School and has returned to southwest Kansas after being in Las Vegas for 12 years. She is married to Adam and they have two sons, Jaxen, age nine, fourth grade and Jonas, age five, kindergarten. They have really enjoyed the quieter life of Rolla and especially the pool this summer. Kim has also enjoyed having a yard, as they did not have one in Las Vegas. She is looking forward to meeting all the students and working with the great staff of USD 217. Welcome to Rolla, Kim!
The RHS Cheer Squad provides service with a smile at Sonic. The squad car-hopped for tips last weekend to help raise funds for their uniforms.
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
Rachel Spencer Rachel Spencer will be serving as Rolla’s High Plains Educational Cooperative school psychologist. She has been with HPEC for the past three years as Syracuse/Tribune’s psychologist. She is originally from the Kansas City area and graduated from Emporia State University. She has recently married and moved to a farm between Johnson and Ulysses to get a country girl experience. She and her husband are remodeling their farmhouse and just enjoying life. Rachel will serve Moscow and Hugoton Elementary in addition to Rolla. Welcome to our area, Rachel!
Left to right are Paige Claassen, Kyri Brummett, Katie Murray, Sarah Easterwood and Ellie Easterwood. Not pictured is Deserae Schwindt.
Cheerleaders car-hop for tips people who came were incredibly giving. It is greatly appreciated. One former cheerleader said she would give a large tip if one of the girls would do a jump. Katie Murray, senior, was happy to oblige with a toe touch that was rewarded with a very generous tip. The girls all en-
joyed seeing old friends and making new ones. Cheer sponsor Toni Easterwood is looking forward to a great year and planning many other events, such as Cheer Club during ARGH and maybe a cheer camp later in the year for the younger girls. Great job, girls! Enjoy this year!
Morton Co. Fair winners are listed The Morton County Fair has come and gone for another year. There were ribbons given everywhere but only some of the winners are listed here. The 4H Horse All Around Buckle Winners were Austin Apelu of Rolla - Junior Reserve Champion, Carlie Jones of Rolla - Intermediate Grand Champion, Kenzie Jones of Rolla - Senior Grand Champion, and Coleman Kirby of Richfield - Senior Reserve Champion. The winners of the 4H Horse Showmanship were Carlie Jones - Intermediate Grand Champion and Kenzie Jones - Senior Grand Champion. The Open All Around Winner
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE KILLION FOX, DECEASED
Jeff Braun Jeff Braun, while not new to Rolla, will be wearing a couple of additional hats this year. He has been hired as the new athletic director and the new head football coach and will continue to assist with the junior high and high school track and field teams. Jeff has been in Rolla since the 2011-2012 school year. Jeff is a graduate of Deerfield High School and the University of Kansas. He has been the technology coordinator for Rolla since he was hired and filled many other positions as well. Good luck with the new positions, Jeff!
Booster Club hosts Tuesday’s hamburger fry
The Rolla High School cheerleaders were car-hops for two days in Hugoton to raise money for their uniforms. The girls spent Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, delivering orders to the gracious people of several areas who stopped by Sonic. It was a fun event for all involved and the
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in Ages 19+ was Jamie Milburn of Richfield. Jamie Milburn was also the Grand Champion in Open Showmanship. The 4H Poultry winner was Austin Apelu of Rolla - Reserve Champion. Rabbit results are as follows: Carissa Sohm of Rolla - Reserve Champion in 4H; 4H Showmanship: Deserae Schwindt of Rolla - Grand Champion Senior Showman, Aspen Sohm of Rolla - Grand Champion Intermediate Showman, and Carissa Sohm Grand Champion Junior Showman. Carissa also won Grand and Reserve Grand Champion in Open Class for Rabbits. Preston Bashford of Richfield
was the Grand Champion Senior Division for Boys’ Buymanship and will be State Fair bound. He was left off the list for Buymanship in last week’s paper. Hand Pet and Dog Show was August 4. Carissa Sohm of Rolla and her cat “Nancy” won Grand Champion in the 4H Division. Aspen Sohm of Rolla and her cat “Captain” won Second Reserve Champion. Mollee King of rural Rolla won Reserve Champion with her cat “Rocky”. Keep watching for more results in later issues! Congratulations to all the winners, participants, parents, spectators! It was a great fair!
The Rolla Booster Club will be kicking off the new school year with a hamburger fry Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. Each family who attends should bring two or more side dishes to share. The meat, drinks, eating and serving utensils will be provided. The coaches for the fall sports will meet at 7:30 p.m. with the parents. If you wish to become a booster club member, you may sign up that night. See one of the Boosters about fees. There will also be some shirts available for purchase or you may place an order. If you have any questions, please contact Melody Ellis.
Where are they now? The graduating class of 2014 from Rolla has moved on to bigger and better things. Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith and Jada Maravilla are attending Wichita State University. Danae Sullivan is attending the University of Kansas. Jessica Johns is attending Kansas State University. Alejandro Silva and Garrett Littlefield are attending Seward County Community College VoTech. Jaron Rusch is attending Seward County Community College. Monica Reza is attending Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Katy Howe is at Dodge City Community College while Hannah Dunn and Franky Flores are at Garden City Community College. Kyler Telford is attending Pittsburg State and Jacob Smith joined the Marines. Good luck to all the college students in their new endeavors!
No. 14PR NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court by Randall Garland, son and one of the heirs at law of the decedent, Jacqueline Killion Fox, praying for the determination of descent of the decedent’s undivided interest in the following described real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, to wit: Section 23-31-37; as more fully described
in the petition, and all other property, both real estate and personal property, or interests therein, including mineral interests, owned by Jacqueline Killion Fox within the State of Kansas at the time of her death on November 1, 2013. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of September, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of 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. RANDALL GARLAND, Petitioner KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East 6th Street Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 7, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. MADDEN, deceased (K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 14 PR 31 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Joanna Noel Madden, Personal Representative of the will and estate of William F. Madden, deceased, also known as William Franklin Madden, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated (exemplified) copy of the last Will of William F. Madden, deceased, dated November 15, 1977, and the proceedings admitting the same to probate in Jackson County, Oregon, Probate Division of the Circuit Court, in Case Number 09 386 P6. The Petition alleges, among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of his death of certain real estate situated in Stevens, Grant, and Stanton Counties in Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated (exemplified) copies of the decedent’s will
and the proceedings admitting the will to probate in the Jackson County, Oregon, Probate Division of the Circuit Court, in Case Number 09 386 P6 to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Will to Probate and Record, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, William F. Madden, within the State of Kansas at the time of his death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s will and for further relief. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before August 29, 2014, at 10:00 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. Joanna Noel Madden Personal Representative KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Stevens County Fair Blue Ribbon winners are announced Notebooks and Posters Lacey Brecheisen, three blue, two purple, Grand Champion; Elizabeth Johnson, two blue; Laramie Brecheisen, three blue, two purple, Champion, two Reserve Grand Champion; Frances Gaskill, blue; Rebecca Johnson, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Katya Wolters, blue, purple; Claire Clark, blue; Zachary Day, blue; Landon Brecheisen, blue, purple, Reserve Champion; McKenzie Hinds, blue, purple, Champion; Audrey Gilmore, two blue, purple, Reserve Champion; Carson Gilmore, blue, purple 4-H Record Book Ella Beesley; Faith Beesley; Claudia Clark; Lainey Cox; Stanton Custer; Channing Dillinger; Grace Dillinger, purple; Tala Eckert; Rylee Fann; Kayleigh Flores; Emmett Gaskill, purple, Beginner Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Jayce Heger; Amya Johnson; Jewels
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Kraisinger, purple, Beginner Reserve Champion; Carter McClure; Lakota Persing; Katya Wolters; Tegyn Wolters; Katya Wolters Sydney Beesley; Jacob Bell, purple, Junior Champion, Grand Champion; Laramie Brecheisen, purple , Junior Reserve Champion; Claire Clark, purple; Trenton Davidson; Frances Gaskill, purple; Audrey Gilmore; Isabella Hall; Madison Hall; Rebecca Johnson, purple; Dawson Kerbow, purple; Molly McClure; Toby McClure; Megan Newlon, purple; Vallery Persing, purple; Jayla Stump; Jamyn Wolters; Montana Beesley; Lacey Brecheisen, purple, Senior Champion; Landon Brecheisen, purple, Senior Reserve Champion; Logan Brecheisen; Megan Bryan, purple; Emma French Officer Books Secretary-Toby McClure, Heartland; Treasurer-Montana Beesley, Cloverleaf Cowboys; Garrette Hinds, Wranglers; Reporter-Claire Clark, Cloverleaf Cowboys, purple; Raegan Hinds, Wranglers; Historian-McKenzie Hinds, Wranglers, purple Rabbit Showmanship Stanton Custer; Tala Eckert; Kayleigh Flores, Junior Reserve Champion; John Shelton; Katya Wolter, Junior Champion; Tegyn Wolters; Nicholas Bryan; Victoria Bryan, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Emma McClure, Intermediate Champion; Jamyn Wolters; Landon Brecheisen, Senior Reserve Champion; Logan Brecheisen; Megan Bryan, Senior Champion Rabbits Izzak Hernandez, blue, purple; Brittney Kolb, three blue; Nicholas Bryan, five blue, purple; Megan Bryan, five blue, two purple, Grand Champion; Stanton Custer, blue; Jamyn Wolters, blue; Tegyn Wolters, blue; Katya Wolters, blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; Victoria Bryan, two blue, two purple; Kayleigh Flores, blue; Landon Brecheisen, two blue; Lacey Brecheisen, six blue, three purple; Laramie Brecheisen, blue, purple; Emma McClure, three
blue; Tala Eckert, blue, purple; Logan Brecheisen, four blue Poultry Jacob Bell, six blue, purple; Lacey Brecheisen, 14 blue; Landon Brecheisen, four blue; Laramie Brecheisen, 20 blue, five purple; Logan Brecheisen, nine blue, three purple; Izzak Hernandez, eight blue, three purple; Rebecca Johnson, ten blue; Dawson Kerbow, blue; Tony Kinser, nine blue; Brittney Kolb, eight blue, two purple, Grand Champion; Lakota Persing, two blue, purple, Reserve Grand Champion; Vallery Persing, two blue; Ashlyn Schechter, four blue, purple; Carson Schechter, three blue; Brayden Kolb, two blue; Effie Kolb, blue; Thomas Willis, two blue; Zachary Willis, three blue; Jewels Kraisinger, blue, purple, Grand Champion Swine Showmanship Briannah Davidson; Brady Heger, Senior Champion; Hunter Kerbow, Senior Reserve Champion; Brittney Kolb; Jacob Bell; Isabella Hall; Madison Hall; Casle Heger, Intermediate Champion; Izzak Hernandez; Brooke Hinds; Garrette Hinds; Raegan Hinds; Dawson Kerbow; Mikayla Martin; Molly McClure; Toby McClure, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Megan Newlon; Jayla Stump; Catie Gooch; Allison Goode; Jayce Heger, Junior Reserve Champion; Brayden Kolb, Junior Champion; Effie Kolb; Jewels Kraisinger,; Chloe Martin; Carter McClure; Eli Penrod; Thomas Willis; Zachary Willis Swine Briannah Davidson, blue; Emma French, two blue; Brady Heger, two blue; Hunter Kerbow, blue; Brittney Kolb, blue; Jacob Bell, two blue; Trenton Davidson, blue; Adyson Gooch, two blue; Isabella Hall, blue; Madison Hall, blue; Casle Heger, blue; Brooke Hinds, blue; Garrette Hinds, blue; McKenzie Hinds, blue; Raegan Hinds, blue, Reserve Champion; Dawson Kerbow, two blue; Jay McClure, blue; Molly McClure, two blue; Toby McClure, two blue; Megan Newlon, two blue; Jayla Stump, blue,
Champion, Grand Champion; Catie Gooch, blue; Allison Goode, blue; Jayce Heger, blue, Champion; Brayden Kolb, blue, Reserve Champion; Effie Kolb, blue; Jewels Kraisinger, two blue, Reserve Champion; Chloe Martin, blue, Champion; Carter McClure, blue, Reserve Champion; Eli Penrod, two blue; Thomas Willis, two blue, two Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Zachary Willis, blue Goat Showmanship Montana Beesley, Senior Champion; Lacey Brecheisen; Landon Brecheisen; Logan Brecheisen; Elizabeth Johnson, Senior Reserve Champion; Sydney Beesley; Laramie Brecheisen; Frances Gaskill, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Garrette Hinds; Emma McClure, Intermediate Champion; Faith Beesley , Junior Champion; Emmett Gaskill; Carson Gilmore Junior Reserve Champion; Jewels Kraisinger Market Goat Jewels Kraisinger, blue, Reserve Champion; Austin Newlon, three blue, Champion; Elizabeth Johnson, blue; Landon Brecheisen, blue, Champion, Grand Champion; Garrette Hinds, blue; Logan Brecheisen, blue, Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Emmett Gaskill, blue; Frances Gaskill, blue; Emma McClure, two blue, two Champion Dairy Goat Emma McClure, blue, Champion Bucket Calf Showmanship Frances Gaskill; Audrey Gilmore; Molly McClure, Intermediate Champion; Toby McClure, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Ella Beesley; Grace Dillinger, Junior Champion; Emmett Gaskill; Carson Gilmore; Effie Kolb; Jewels Kraisinger, Junior Reserve Champion Bucket Calf Sydney Beesley; Frances Gaskill; Audrey Gilmore, Reserve Champion; Molly McClure, Champion; Toby McClure, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Ella Beesley; Claudia Clark, Reserve Champion; Grace Dillinger; Em-
mett Gaskill, Champion, Grand Champion Carter McClure; Zachary Willis, Reserve Champion Sheep Showmanship Lacey Brecheisen, Senior Reserve Champion; Logan Brecheisen, Senior Champion; Emma McClure, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Megan Newlon, Intermediate Champion; Lainey Cox, Junior Champion Sheep Lacey Brecheisen, blue; Landon Brecheisen, blue; Logan Brecheisen, blue, Grand Champion; Laramie Brecheisen, two blue; Brooke Hinds, blue; Megan Newlon, blue; Lainey Cox, blue, Reserve Grand Champion Beef Showmanship Montana Beesley, Senior Reserve Champion; Logan Brecheisen; Brady Heger, Senior Champion; Laramie Brecheisen; Nick Gold, Intermediate Reserve Champion; Adyson Gooch; Madison Hall; Rebecca Johnson; Megan Newlon; Jayla Stump, Intermediate Champion; Catie Gooch, Junior Reserve Champion; Eli Penrod, Junior Champion Breeding Heifer: Cow/Calf: Cow Grace Dillinger, Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Megan Newlon, Champion, Grand Champion; Tony Kinser, Champion Beef Montana Beesley, blue, Reserve Champion; Brady Heger, two blue, two Champion, Grand Champion; Elizabeth Johnson, blue; Nick Gold, two blue, Reserve Champion; Megan Newlon, blue, Reserve Champion; Eli Penrod, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion Round Robin Showmanship Montana Beesley, Senior Grand Champion; Logan Brecheisen, Senior Reserve Grand Champion; Megan Newlon, Intermediate Grand Champion; Jayla Stump, Intermediate Reserve Grand Champion; Lainey Cox, Junior Reserve Grand Champion; Carson Gilmore, Junior Grand Champion
Feterita is down to its last family of residents By Amy Bickel, The Hutchinson News FETERITA - When Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton patrols Feterita, the only thing he has to watch over is his family and the ghosts of the town's past. About 100 years ago, excitement swelled here with the birth of a new pioneer town. Lots were auctioned off to residents who saw the promise of vitality. After all, the railroad had just come through the area. Soon, locals constructed two elevators, along with a general store and several homes. But prairie grasses and crop fields have long hidden the city streets. The store is gone. A brick elevator sits on the opposite side of the road - an appropriate last sentinel to a town named for a grain sorghum. The little town that sits along Highway 56 between Hugoton and Rolla has nearly disappeared as progress marched for-
ward. While everyone else had long moved away, Heaton and his wife, Judy, however, have been plucking up lots in this ghost town since 1995. Today, the Heatons own much of Feterita, moving there two years ago. A son and daughter and their families have homes there, as well. Meadows to Feterita It was an era where towns were established about every ten miles - the distance a farmer could typically travel by horse and wagon in a day to do business. In addition, one thing that helped secure the location of a town was whether it would get a train. The train came through in 1913, according to an article written by longtime resident Susie Ausbun in the book “The History of Stevens County & Its People.” “All the farm people and our entire school drove up to see the first train go through. It was traveling so slowly with all the railroad VIPs on it. People were walking behind, some had trailed it from Hugoton.” With the train, a town was planned about seven miles west of Hugoton, Ausbun wrote. Organized around 1918, it was originally called Meadows and was platted under that name. "We had a big celebration, people came from all over the country when we auctioned off lots to form the town," Ausbun wrote. “For every 25 lots sold, one was given away to names drawn from a large box. Anna Nichole, my sister, won one.” According to the June 21, 1918, edition of The Hugoton Hermes, “The opening of our new neighboring town, Meadows, was a success. Business lots sold for from one hundred to two hundred dollars. Residence lots sold for twenty-five to seventy-five dollars. There is a new Farmer's Equity Elevator and a switch almost completed. Stakes are on the town site at present, but construction will begin soon on several buildings, and Meadows will
soon be a thriving village." People began to build on their lots, Ausbun wrote, noting, “Many little shacks went up.” A store opened on Main Street. However, when the post office organizers wrote a letter to the government to get a permit to open, they heard back that there was another Meadows. “After a lot of discussion, the name Feterita was passed by the post office department. Feterita was the name of a grain crop raised at that time in the area. A lot of people were disappointed in the name and the town was still called Meadows for a while then Feterita began to become familiar.” The post office opened in 1919 but closed in March 1920. It reopened in December 1922 but closed again by April 1937. “I can remember a little grocery store over there and two elevators and a family or two lived over there,” said Gladys Renfro, who helps run the Stevens County Oil and Gas Museum. “All the people who lived there are all gone.” Shirley Kramer, who farms with her husband, Jim, in the area, said her mother was Ausbun who wrote the history. She said when she and her family would go by Feterita, “we used to laugh we were going to Feterita Junior College.” Except for a small elevator operated by Elkhart Equity Exchange, there hasn’t been anything happening at Feterita in his lifetime, said Neal Gillespie, director of the Stevens County Economic Development. “In my lifetime it has been a bump in the road,” Gillespie said. A little life left The Heatons, however, are the last residents of Feterita. It all started with his wife, Judy, whose great-great grandparents, the Nixes, had lots at Feterita. Judy’s parents asked the couple ‘do you want to buy those?’” Sheriff Heaton said. That was nearly 20 years ago. After much work over the years, they now have a perfect square
of town lots - which he notes are all still listed at the courthouse as lots located in the town of Meadows. Most lots are 25 feet by 150 feet, he said. Tracking down lot owners hasn’t been easy, he noted, saying many lots have passed down from generation to generation and some of the relatives - long removed from Stevens County lived out of state. There are still “some 18 odd acres left,” of Feterita the Heatons don’t own, he said. He and Judy and the children moved to Feterita two years ago, putting up a few homes. They fixed up an old wheat shed that remained on the property. He also found a cistern, which he covered up. The couple spent much time hauling out a century of junk by the pickup loads. “You would come up with piles of combines, old stuff,” he said. “Old sickles - anything you can think of farm related - it was covered up with dirt. There were junk piles everywhere.” Now he’s not only the sheriff of Stevens County, but also the marshal of Feterita, which gets him stopped on occasion by people giving him the tidbits they know about his town. Just the other day, in fact, he ran into “these old men who were sitting down drinking coffee. They said there was a sorghum called ‘feteretta,’ ” noting that’s how it once was pronounced. There are other ghost towns across Stevens County, towns that have long disappeared out of sight and out of mind. They had names like Znojmo, Zella, Pearl City and Moonlight. However, a sign along the tracks next to the old brick elevator still reads Feterita. The town still has a nameplate. Amy Bickel has been researching Kansas’ “Dead Towns” since 2010. For more photos and information on Feterita, visit her blog at www.kansasagland. com/dead_towns. Reprinted by permission from www.ksagland.com.
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Above, Eileen Gillespie, Kendrea Hall and June Trentham, representing the Stevens County Auxiliary, hands Robin Hull a check for the Edith Weston Scholarship. Below, Robin Hull receives the Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary Continuing Education Scolarship
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from Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary members Eileen Gillespie, June Trentham and Kendrea Hall. Robin plans to attend school at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.
Hugoton Rotary donates a refrigerator and two laptops to Heritage Christian Academy. HCA started a salad bar lunch last year, and it was a great success! So much of a success, the school needed extra room for all the fresh fruit and vegetables for the upcoming school year. Fortunately, the Rotary Club stepped in and ful-
filled their need. From left to right are Rotary members Danny Allison, Christina Huffman, Glenn McQueen, Don Trentham, Scott Schechter and June Trentham. In front, HCA students Chloe Martin, at left, and MaryBeth Crawford show off the two new computers.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton We’ll be having a Quilt, Painting, and Photography Display September 12, 13 and 14. If you would like to display some of your work, please bring it to the Center September 11. You may pick it up either Sunday, September 14 after 4:00 p.m. or Monday, September 15. Everyone is welcome to come by the Center to look at the displays Friday, September 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will be providing transportation to Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma Wednesday, August 27, to visit the Mary Schafer quilt collection. There are 25 quilts dating from 1830 to 1987. There will also be 25 western Kansas quilts displayed. If you would like to join us, please call the Center and have your name put on the list.
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If we have more than five people, we will need to call the Museum in advance. The van will leave at 2:00 p.m. We are planning a trip to Branson, Mo., October 15-18. The trip includes a three-night hotel stay, the Shoji Tabuchi show, and a dinner cruise on the Branson Belle. Please call the Center for more information. Deadline to sign up and pay is this Friday, August 22. Yolanda Hernandez is sponsor of the high school student organization Latinos Making a Difference. They are looking for service projects like painting, yard work, moving, etc. If you need their services, please call Yolanda at the high school, 620544-2513 or on her cell phone, 620-453-0971. Stevens County Health Department comes to the Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for free blood pressure checks
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The Anderson family reunion started August 9, 2014, with a Saturday evening supper attended by 51 members. This was followed by swimming for those who wanted to and others decorated the tables. Sunday noon meal was attended by 73 with lots of good food and visiting. Nine brothers and sisters that were represented. OWEN ANDERSON: Lena Anderson and Vern and Tina Anderson of Hugoton; George and Christine Massey of Valley Center; Ed and Arvella Anderson, Dick and Wanda Kramer, and Elmer, April and Jenny Whitson, all from Amarillo, Tx. FRED ANDERSON: Dwayne Anderson from Hugoton; Rick Anderson of Canton; Amanda Anderson and Justin and Grace Lockhart from Salina; and Mike and Kristi Anderson, Aaron, Julia, Bain and Barnett Anderson from Ulysses. FANNY ANDERSON KAGARICE: Clint and Dixie Nordyke, Linda Crawford, Jan, Dettra, Kynna and Kynli Crawford, Chris, Laurie, Brock and Madison Crawford, all of Hugoton; and Darrell and Annette Littell from Zolfo Springs, Fl. AVIS ANDERSON CURTIS: Roy Curtis from Wichita; Garry and Zo Roland and Amy and Trenton Davidson of Moscow; and Willis and Candace Lampe and Amanda and Kallen all from Pratt. AVANELL ANDERSON GASKILL: Joyce Smith, Craig, Tia and Jacob from Moscow. DEANIE ANDERSON HALL: Marilyn Harris, Harry Bartel, Tony Hall, Linda Sheffield and Pat and LaDonna Hall, all from Hugoton; Cherie, Scarlette and Shiah McClain from Pratt; Janean, Gracious, Trevon and Rylee Harris from Topeka; and Janell Valdez from Albuquerque, N.M. BUDD ANDERSON: Sara Anderson and Mike and Debbie Buczinski from Hutchinson; and Jim and Donna Chamberlain from Custer, S.D. INEZ ANDERSON RAMEY: Sue Littell from Gainesville, Fl. A.J. ANDERSON: Monty and Lisa Horton from Booker, Tx. Guests were Frankie and Donna Rotolo and Larry Carpenter. The next reunion will be August 1 and 2, 2015.
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MOSCOW NEWS by Judy Hickert
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The city of Moscow has been installing new water lines between the water tower and the Methodist Church, which will be improving the service. The first football practice of the season took place at midnight Monday morning. Coach C.J. Madison has great expectations for the team. Thursday, August 21 - First day of school for Moscow students. Monday, September 1 - Labor Day. No School. Tuesday, September 2 - High School Volleyball at Guymon; 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3 USD 209 Appreciation Din-
ner at the Methodist Church. Thursday, September 4 - Junior High Volleyball; 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Football; 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 5 - High School Football at Balco; 7:30 p.m.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF R. L. Webb, deceased, CASE NO.14-PR-33 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Petition has been filed in this Court by Lynne M. Webb, daughter and one of the heirs of R. L. Webb, a/k/a Ralph Webb, deceased, requesting that descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, to-wit: South 125 feet of Lot Four (4), Block Seven (7), City of Hugoton, Kansas
Jon and Mary Lund traveled to Lincoln, Ne., to attend the wedding of Jon’s granddaughter Maykala. Maykala and Greg Teets were married Saturday, August 16. They will be living in Lincoln.
Abbi Shaddix will be participating in her first professional competition next month.
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Micah Baehler, daughter of Tammy and Vernon Baehler and granddaughter of Jim and Shirley Mothes, moved to Colby this week and is attending school at the Community College there. Classes started Monday. She is enrolled in the pre-vet program. Micah is a 2014 graduate of Hugoton High School
And all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of his death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 2, 2014, at 10:00 A.M., in this District Court in the City of 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. Lynne M. Webb, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner
Shaddix to participate in Charity Classic in September Abbi Shaddix, daughter of Justin and Kim Shaddix of Garden City and granddaughter of Jim and Wanda Shaddix of Moscow will compete in the 2014 Symetra Tour Garden City Charity Classic September 11 and 13 at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. She has been granted an exemption to compete. This is a 54-hole tournament with 144 players. This will be Abbi’s first competition in a professional event. Abbi is a freshman member of the University of North Texas Mean Green women’s golf team at Denton, Tx. She
graduated from GCHS in 2014. She was an outstanding Golfer at Garden City High School and was a runner up in the Kansas Class 6A State Championship last October, and she played at Buffalo Dunes. She was the 2013 Western Athletics Conference Player of the year and established several school records playing for the Lady Buffs. Shaddix claimed three Class 6A regional titles during her high school career. She wants to see what it takes to play at the professional level.
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ORDINANCE NO. 810 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS THEREIN; APPROVING THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF SUCH PROJECTS; CONTAINING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT; LEVYING A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SALES TAX; AND APPROVING THE METHOD OF FINANCING THE PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas (the "City"), has heretofore received a Petition pursuant to K.S.A. 12-6a26 et seq. (the "Act") and adopted Resolution No. 2014-3 of the City, containing the time and place of a public hearing on the advisability of creating a community improvement district (the "District"), the general nature of proposed project within the District (the “Project”), the estimated costs of the Project, the proposed method of financing the Project, the proposed amount a sales tax within the District, the proposed method of assessment, if any, and a map and legal description of the proposed District; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2014-3 was published twice in The Hugoton Hermes, the official City newspaper, on July 17, 2014 and July 24, 2014; and WHEREAS, the governing body has heretofore on this date conducted a public hearing on advisability of creating the District; and WHEREAS, the governing body hereby finds and determines it to be advisable to adopt this Ordinance to create the District, authorize the Project therein, approve the estimated costs of such improvement Project, contain the legal description and map of the boundaries of the District, levy a community improvement district sales tax and approve the method of financing the improvement Project, all in accordance with the provisions of the Act. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: SECTION 1. Creation of Community Improvement District; Legal Description and Map. The governing body hereby finds and determines that it is advisable to create, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the District. The legal description of the District is as follows: Lot 1 Block 2 of the Stevens County Industrial Park, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas
(G) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to support business activity and economic development, including, but not limited to, the promotion of business activity, development and retention and the recruitment of developers and business; (H) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to provide or support training programs for employees of businesses; and (I) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to contract for or conduct economic impact, planning, marketing or other studies. The estimated costs of the Project are $4,500,000. SECTION 3. Method of Financing. (a) The costs of the proposed Project proposed to be financed by “Payas-you-go financing,” as defined in K.S.A. 12-6a27, and paid from the fund of the City identified in K.S.A. 12-6a34. It is estimated that the City will pay to the owner of the property in the District, or its successor(s) approximately $1,000,000 from the fund created by the City for deposits of the Sales Tax (as defined herein), which amount shall not be limited in amount by this Ordinance authorizing the Project. (b) There will be no special assessments levied on property within the boundaries of the District. SECTION 4. Levy of Sales Tax. In order to provide funds to finance the costs of the Project, the levy, in accordance the provisions of the Act, of a community improvement district sales tax within the District, in an amount of 2% on the selling of tangible personal property at retail or rendering or furnishing services within the District (the "Sales Tax"), is authorized and directed. The collection of the Sales Tax shall commence on July 1, 2015 and shall expire 22 years from such commencement date. The Sales Tax shall be administered, collected and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq. The City Clerk, upon adoption of this Ordinance, shall provide a certified copy of the same to the State Director of Taxation pursuant to K.S.A. 12-189. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its adoption by the governing body of the City and publication in the official City newspaper. PASSED by the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, on August 11, 2014, and SIGNED by the Mayor.
A map of the property contained in the District is set forth on Schedule I attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. SECTION 2. Authorization of Community Improvement District Project; Estimated Costs.
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The governing body hereby authorizes the improvement Project within the District, as more fully described below:
ATTEST:
(A)
Within the District, construction of the following:
Construction of a hotel facility, including 55 rooms, and acquiring and installing furniture, fixtures and equipment in the buildings and structures (the “Hotel Facility”). (B) Within the District, there may be construction of any of the following to serve the Hotel Facility: (1) sidewalks, streets, roads, interchanges, highway access roads, intersections, parking lots, traffic signs and signals, utilities, pedestrian amenities, drainage systems, water systems, storm systems, sewer systems, lift stations, underground gas, heating and electrical services and connections located within or without the public right-of-way, water mains and extensions and other site improvements; (2) streetscape, lighting, street light fixtures, street light connections, street light facilities, benches or other seating furniture, trash receptacles, marquees, awnings, canopies, walls and barriers; (3)
parks, lawns, trees and other landscape;
(4) paintings, murals, display cases, sculptures, fountains and other cultural amenities; (C) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to operate or to contract for the provision of music, news, child-care, or parking lots or garages, and buses, minibuses or other modes of transportation; (D) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to provide or contract for the provision of security personnel, equipment or facilities for the protection of property and persons; (E) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to provide or contract for cleaning, maintenance and other services to public or private property; (F) Within the District, and in connection with the operation of the Hotel Facility, to produce and promote any tourism, recreational or cultural activity or special event, including, but not limited to, advertising, decoration of any
/s/Jack E. Rowden Mayor
/s/ Thomas G Hicks City Clerk CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 810 of the City of Hugoton, Kansas adopted by the governing body on August 11, 2014, as the same appears of record in my office, and that it was published in The Hugoton Hermes on August 21, 2014. DATED: August 21, 2014.
/s/ Thomas G Hicks City Clerk SCHEDULE I MAP OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Moscow Mayor Billy Bell is retiring from his job with the State Highway Department after 25 years. He has taken a position with Sunflower Electric. He and Stephanie will continue living in Moscow, and Billy will remain City Mayor. Little Ava Howe, daughter of Marcus and Stacey Howe, celebrated her second birthday Thursday, August 14. Relatives joining the family for the party were sisters Kaitlyn and Jenna, and brother Lucas. Also attending were Brandi and Evan Lahey and family, Stephanie and Brody May, grandparents Patty and Tom Lahey, and great grandmother June Lahey. Billy and Stephanie Bell, Misty and Kevin and Zach Slemp spent several days in Colorado at Taylor Reservoir, northeast of Gunnison. They fished at Mirror Lake, and rode their Razors on every trail in the area. The group accidentally met Jason and Benny Wood who were also vacationing. The group traveled to Aspen for lunch one day. They rescued a group of four people that were stranded at the top of the pass. They really enjoyed just sightseeing in the area. They spotted two big bull moose. They also celebrated Misty’s birthday August 11 and Kevin's birthday August 14.
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Jim and Wanda Shaddix spent the week vacationing at Lake City, Co. This is an annual get-together with family and friends and the couple has been going there for about 30 years. Joining them were daughter Seresa Parton, grandson Kelby and friend Courtney from La Crosse, Wanda’s sister from California and brother from Gunnison. Friends from Sheridan, Wy., were also there. They had a wonderful time and also caught their limit of trout. Jim and Wanda Shaddix went to Garden City Sunday to visit son Justin and Kim Shaddix, Abbi and Mason. Abbi is leaving for college at University of North Texas at Denton.
Cemetery Board approves budget The Moscow Township Cemetery Board met last week for their budget meeting. The budget was approved. Plans are being made to fix the northwest corner of
the road at the cemetery where water stands. Linda Shaddix, Shirley Mothes and Angie Lahey are the members of the cemetery board.
Community invited to USD 209 appreciation dinner The annual USD 209 Appreciation Dinner will be the evening of September 3 at the Moscow Methodist Church. This is a community event, with everyone invited to attend and meet and greet all of the new staff members of USD 209 and honor all per-
sonnel of the school system. Fried chicken, potato salad and beans will be provided. If you would like to bring salad or dessert, that would be fine. If you have any questions, please call Stacey Howe at 620-544-9360.
National average gas prices marked lowest since February Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.45 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 24.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 14.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 13.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.5 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "The national average has now dropped to its lowest level since February, and with the end of the summer driving season nearing, we'll likely see gas prices continuing the downward trend," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Oil prices last week dropped to $95/bbl briefly
before rising the next day back to $97/bbl, but the important factor is that prices remain under triple digits. For motorists, we're nearing the point that gasoline demand drops- after Labor Dayand also the upcoming switch back to cheaper winter gasoline will also put downward pressure on prices in midSeptember. While a short term increase in gasoline prices is never out of the question, as we grow nearer to September, the likelihood of a spike decreases. It won't be long before we'll start to see a few cities seeing averages under $3 per gallon: areas of Tennessee and South Carolina are already getting close," DeHaan said. Submitted by GasBuddy.com. GasBuddy operates KansasGas Prices.com and over 250 similar Web sites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 25 million times to help motorists find the lowest gasoline prices in their area.
The Hugoton Hermes
History From The Hermes
For Results You Can Measure!
Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, August 20, 2009 Cody Frederick and Ty Herman were two out of thirty-six Kansas 15-yearolds selected to play in the All-Star Classic baseball game which was in Wellington August 15-16. Thursday, August 26, 2004 Dr. Alex Neira Chiropractic Clinic celebrated the open house of their new business with a ribbon cutting. Thursday, August 25, 1994 Ann Stegman stepped down as president of the Stevens County Hospital Board after nine years of service. Wade Greenwood was elected as the new president of the board. Thursday, August 30, 1984 Chris Conklin, Greg Senseman and Gary Senseman all received the rank of Eagle Scout at the United Methodist Church last week. Chris’ older brother Todd, who took part in the ceremonies, is also an Eagle Scout. Chad Hittle was named 1984 All-Around Junior Cowboy at the National Little Britches Rodeo finals at Colorado Springs, Co.
Thursday, August 16, 1979 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company is constructing a new sub-area office in Rolla. Area Supervisor Wayne Henson explains the expanded office space is necessary to accommodate the larger amount of facilities that are needed in this area. He states 38 employees will be located in the new building when it is completed. Thursday, August 22, 1974 Winners of the 1974 Stevens County Best Groomed Boy contest are Billy Leonard, Pat Hall, Byron Best and Tony Martin. Thursday, August 20, 1964 Hugoton Junior and Senior High Schools will have an athletic director for the first time this term. Lyle Sturdy has been named to the new position. The marriage of Lynda Kay Juarez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Juarez and Petty Officer Third Class Carlis J. Passmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Passmore, has been announced. They were married July 16, 1964, at Dodge City. Florence Cutter and Ted
Solution to August 14, 2014 puzzle
Metcalf exchanged wedding vows August 16, 1964, at the First Methodist Church in Hugoton. The couple will be at home in Topeka. Thursday, August 26, 1954 Sinclair Service Station is now open under new man-
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES D. MILLER, DECEASED Case No. 14-PR-29 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on July 25, 2014, a Petition was filed in this court by Liana S. McCoy, Executrix named in the Last Will and Testament of James D. Miller, deceased, dated April 4, 2011, praying for informal administration and to
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 14, 2014) 3t The following is a listing of the 2013 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 8, 2013. 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, 2014, 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 2013 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
agement. C.R. Toole is the new dealer-bulk agent. 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.
DENNY THE DINOSAUR was a hit at the Stevens County Fair parade circa 1948. Denny was a creation of Steve Akers, former manager (and later owner) of the Hugoton Tractor and Implement Company located in the 100 block of East 6th Street (now Barb’s Den). For the parade, Akers took a Ford tractor with a front end loader, a lot of elbow grease, imagination and help from wife Virginia, and brought Denny to life. The head, being the bucket of the loader, could go up and down as could the neck and tail. During the parade Akers enjoyed driving toward groups of children with the head of Denny coming down as though he were about to scoop them up and devour them. (Such antics probably would not be allowed today. Did children have a lot more fun back then or what?!) Photo courtesy of Bob Wetzel. (Bob Wetzel is the brother of John Akers and the son of Steve Akers.)
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admit Will to probate. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 12, 2014, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., of said day, in this court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Liana S. McCoy, Petitioner Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 (620) 624-8444 Phone: Fax: (620) 624-8221 ryoxall@yoxallfirm.com Email: Attorney for Petitioner
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544-4321
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Yardmaster is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customer-service oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Apply at 225 S. Main. (tfc34) --------------HELP WANTED: For growing crop insurance company in Liberal/Hugoton area. Looking for experienced person in crop insurance, but will train the right person. Pay according to experience. Call Mike Robinson, Green Crop Inc. at 308-233-4297.
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--------------HELP WANTED: Someone to clean rental property. Call James at 4285033 or 544-8202.
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HELP WANTED Truck driver needed with current CDL.
Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, 401K plan, vacation.
Please inquire at
428-5180/544-8889 Premier Alfalfa, Inc.
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is looking for a MOSCOW correspondent Successful applicant must be punctual & detail-oriented.
Call 620-544-4321 or come by 522 S. Main for an application (tfc27)
Tarbet Construction COORDINATOR/ MATERIAL HANDLER Hog Slat, Inc., is seeking a Construction Site Coordinator to manage materials on livestock facility construction sites in South West Kansas. As Site Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the inventory for these projects. You will work as a liaison between our distribution center in Guymon, OK and the contractors completing construction to ensure delivery schedules for construction materials are met and that crews have all materials they need to meet the construction schedule. It is important that this Site Coordinator be detail oriented with a proven ability to complete projects within a specified time period. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Fork Lift experience is required; certification is preferred. We offer a competitive salary, a full range of benefits, and a stimulating, challenging environment. For more information or to apply for the position call Bryan Hensley 620-482-1487 OR Kevin Braden 620-202-2882 Or send resume to: lkollmorgen@hogslat.com. (2c33)
Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking. Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710. (tfc26)
The Stevens County Noxious Weed Department/Landfill
is currently seeking a Truck Driver. CDL required. Benefits offered. Drug test required.
Call 620-356-2110 to apply.
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ALCO JOB FAIR
APPLY AT McDonald’s, 612 E. Eleventh (4c33)
Reading Aide This position is full-time, 35 hours/week. It comes with a single health care plan. Successful applicant will need to have either 48 hours of college credit or be able to pass the ParaPro exam. Job will begin in August. To apply, please visit our Web site at www.usd210.org.
KANSAS DAIRY INGREDIENTS, LLC Immediate Openings for Lab Tech/Scale Operator; 2nd and 3rd Shifts Lab Tech/Scale Operator will provide key support for Quality Department and Scale House including: raw milk testing, ingredient testing, scaling trucks in and out, visitor check in and check out, data entry and collections, and additional tasks and/or duties as assigned by management. Qualifications/abilities: computer literacy, self-motivated and handle multiple tasks. Previous experience in lab is preferred. For an application or job descriptions, please contact
Judy Parsons, Plant Administrator at 620-453-1034, email resume to jparsons@kansasdairyingredients.com
or send resume/application to PO Box 428, Hugoton, Ks. 67951
CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare
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Thursday, August 21 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Management and Association positions available ALCO Store, 509 W. Eleventh, Hugoton
Now Hiring
620-544-4525
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NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS
8 Officers Needed
for
Officers - $10-$12/hour Lead Officers - $11-$13/hour
Daytime Maintenance
No Experience Needed - We Will Train You! Located IN Hugoton
Call 866-840-2066
Starting at $10/hr
Apply at McDonald’s 612 E. 11th
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ASSISTANT CURATOR The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is looking for a Temporary Assistant Curator with the possibility of becoming a permanent position. The individual needs to have computer skills and an interest in preserving museum historical articles. Past Perfect software knowledge a plus. Applicant will be selected on merit without regard of race, color or gender. No benefits, but a nice place to work.
Send resume to PO Box 87, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. during the summer. During the winter our hours are 1:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. (2c33)
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USD 210 OPEN POSITIONS High Plains Educational Cooperative Paraprofessional HPEC Para to work within our schools for the upcoming new school year 2014-2015. Applicants must have 48 college credit hours or be able to acquire a passing score on the ParaPro exam (which we can assist with acquiring).
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is looking for a full time Receptionist/Bookkeeper Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Experience in QuickBooks is a plus. Please send resumes to 616 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Starting pay $8.25/hr Must be 18 years old or older
Ask for Carl
Applications will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. August 27, 2014.
Aqua Shield Roofing & Construction
NOW HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT
Hugoton
will be taking applications for a Secretary. Applications can be picked up at the Weed/Landfill office at 1466 Road 13.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE White’s Foodliner has Full and Part time positions available. Pay is based on experience. Schedules include evenings and weekends. Full time benefits include paid vacation, 401(k), supplemented medical insurance.
TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED
for very progressive, family-oriented company. Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience. Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.
Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
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USD 210 Public schools has the following opening:
High School Secretary and Bookkeeper Job duties will include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly financial reports, receptionist duties, data entry, submit monthly Kansas State sales tax reports, help manage student information system. Applicant must have good people skills, be knowledgeable in computer skills and must be able to multi-task. Deadline to Apply: August 29, 2014 Interviews: Week Of September 2, 2014 Applications Available online at www.usd210.org
For any questions, please contact Principal John G. Girodat at (620) 544-4311
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To apply - fill out an application at 113 W. Sixth St., Hugoton, Ks. or call 620-544-2990 for an appointment. White’s Foodliner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Looking for Administrative Assistant Applicant must be bilingual with 3-5 years’ experience, must be a team player, reliable, organized, strong attention to detail and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Job entails all support duties. Strong computer skills/data entry a must.
Apply in person at 838 S. Eleventh in Hugoton. No phone calls.
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Garden City Co-op is seeking a responsible candidate for a
Full-time Elevator Position in the Ulysses area. The Garden City Co-op emphasizes safety and we offer a generous benefit package, including health insurance, life insurance, vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays, 401K, and a Co-op Retirement Plan. The Garden City Co-op is also seeking Seasonal Elevator Personnel and Scale Operators for the upcoming fall harvest.
Please apply at the Ulysses Office or call 620-356-1219. The Garden City Co-op, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (3c33)
HELP WANTED ELEVATOR WORKER & SCALE CLERKS Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a world leader in agricultural processing, is currently seeking candidates for seasonal positions as elevator workers or scale clerks at our locations near Tyrone, Hooker (Panhandle & Stateline), Hough and Guymon, OK. Elevator workers will unload grain, perform clean-up work, perform some maintenance, and assist in other areas of grain handling. Scale clerks will weigh trucks, grade grain, perform data entry, answer phones and file documents. Both positions require the flexibility to work overtime and weekends. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, medical history and background check is required.
Please apply online at www.adm.com/careers. ADM is an EOE for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.
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GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE: Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, 5:30 8:00 p.m., 707 Adams, Estate of Bill Sutcliffe, Household, Tools, Clothes, Many New Items. Proceeds Will Help Pay for Services. --------------HUGE 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 22, 3:00 p.m. ???, and Saturday, August 23, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Stevens County Fairgrounds, Men’s & Women’s Clothing - Express, Buckle, American Eagle, Nike, Under Armour, etc., Along With Men’s and Women’s Shoes. Great for Back to School! Tiffany Lamps, Nice Furniture, Bose Stereo, iPod Dock Tower, Electronics, Purses, Exercise Equipment, House Decor, Dish Sets, Hugoton Eagle Sweatshirts, Bedspreads, Paintball Guns & Gear, Record Player, Children's Clothes (Girls’: 6-8 Boys’: 2-3), Children’s Toys, and Much, MUCH More!! --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 23, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 500 Copperstone
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FOR SALE EVERYTHING FOR SALE! Toys, Tools, Knick-Knacks, Kitchen Supplies, Dishes, All size Clothes, Glue, Furniture, Flooring. Just about anything! 412 S. Monroe, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (4p25tfc) --------------FOR SALE: Anhydrous tanks and trailers. Call 620-544-8938 or 620-544-9032. (8c27) ---------------
FOR SALE: Light Blue full size cloth divan with recliners. 620-5448723. (2p33) ---------------
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
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--------------FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc) -------------FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house, partially furnished. Call 620-544-4294 after 6:00 p.m. (tfc33)
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
ED REDUC PRICE
Delivery & stacking available
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273(tfc)
828 East Fourteenth- Commercial Property - 60 x 40 Steel Building, heated floor, Office, Bath, Loft w/storage. Call for details!!
FOR RENT: 2 bedroom/2 bath mobile home. No pets, references required. 620-5442892, 620-270-4065 or 620370-4066. (1p34) ---------------
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts
(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.
500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5 bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Call today to set up your private showing.
825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 det garages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement, corner lot location! Call today to view this home!! 1407 S EISENHOWER Nice location!! 100 x 124 lot! NO SPECIALS!! Call today!!
201 East 14th- Price Reduction!! Three levels of beauty!! 6 bed/5 baths, fpl, 2 master suites, sprinkler, cen H/A, att garage, Over 4600 sf. Call to see this beautiful home!!
Beautiful 3 bed/ 2 bath apartment homes, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5 bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, screened patio, full basement, att garage. Move in ready!!
(620) 544-7605
2 Senior Apartments Available
at
Sunflower Plaza This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011 Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 If no answer, leave message
630 S Trindle- Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/appliances, attached garage. Quiet neighborhood!! Call for details!!
137 S Madison - Ranch Style home, 4 bd/2b, sgl garage, basement, appliances, cen H/A. NICE!
The family of Ruth Moore expresses their thanks for the food, flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, prayers, and all expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to the staff of Pioneer Manor for the wonderful care they provided our mother. Dennis & Pam Moore and family Gary & Celain Baker and family Shila Moore
THANK YOU Where do you begin? Her eldest daughter is 80. I'm the youngest and nearly seventy. Lena Anderson lived just short of one hundred and two years. Hers was an amazing life span. Her sister in law Fannie Kagarice is in the Pioneer Manor and is 102 years old. Mom lived a long, full life. She met and befriended many people in Hugoton and was active in the church and the community until her health gave out. All of us, her family, want to thank each and everyone for all you have done for her and all of the prayers you have raised up for us. The older we get the more we realize it is the people and love from our God, friends and community that sustains us. The Anderson family will be eternally indebted to you for your kindness. Thanks to the Pioneer Manor for her care and needs. Thanks to Garnand Funeral Home for her service needs and the First Christian Church for the family dinner. Thanks to all of you for your cards and letters and words of comfort! Hugoton has been and will always be our home, and her people our family. Our family prays that the creator of the universe will generously bless each of you and your families. The Family of Lena Anderson
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
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Hotel General Information:
Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to Seller
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This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.
20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV
David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office 201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home on permanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, central heat on corner lot. Call for more details!
120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
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New Listing 509 Recreation, Moscow, KS
YOU ARE INVITED! OPEN HOUSE
1411 S Madison St Thursday, August 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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130 N Jackson Thursday, August 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Feature Of The Week 950 Road J- Nice Country property! 5 bed/2 b, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, new carpet and tile, 40 x 60 equip shed, 7.5 ac more or less. Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
(14tfc) 110 West 7th Two Unit Brick Apartment FOR SALE BY OWNER 1200 square feet upstairs and 1200 in downstairs unit. Upstairs - 2 bedroom & bath
Downstairs - 3 bedroom & 1 1/2 bath
Call 544-7350 or 544-1936
FOR SALE BY OWNER - 211 S. JACKSON 4 bedroom, 2 bath, full finished basement, sprinkler system, new A/C in 2013, 2040 sq. ft., oversized attached single-car garage
Call 620-544-7479 or 620-453-0815
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!
1411 S Madison - REDUCED PRICE!! Beautiful arch style, 3 bed/3 bath, finished bsmt, large kitchen with abundant storage, builtin appliances, fpl, corner lot!! ACREAGE FOR SALE 4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Great opportunity to have a home in the Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!! Kallenbach Addition!! Call today!!
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Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)
Take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 4-car oversized garage on approx. .90 acres.
Call Bobbi Higgs - 620-353-8218
1110 S Main St- Beautiful Ranch...3 bed/2bath, cen H/A, det garage, sprinkler, fence, corner lot. Move In Ready!!
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Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more. DOT signage & Logos.
218 N. Jackson St- Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3.5 bath, fireplace, sunroom, covered patio, fpl, finished bsmt, att garage, carport, circl drive, much, much more. Call today for showing!!
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
(620)428-6518
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x 190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. Income Producing!
LOTS FOR SALE
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
600 E. 11th
Offered at $199,000
20-room Motel w/ Apartment
1108 S Main Street- Price Reduced!! 4 bed/3 bath, 2 living areas, beautiful kitchen, fpl, patio, fence, sprinkler....Great Location!!
1016 S Trindle- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fence, patio, new carpet, fresh paint!! Great for starter or the single/couple wanting to downsize. Move in ready!!
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Elkhart Motel
806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1 b, shed. Call today to see this property.
SOLD
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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
(620) 624-1212 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
SOLD
48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handy man, corner lot. Lots of room for the growing family!!
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130 N Jackson - REDUCED PRICE!! Curb appeal says "WOW!" Ranch style, 4 bed, 4 bath, fpl, open floor plan, in ground pool, 3 car garage!! Great opportunity!! Call today!!
1003 S. Adams - This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
1015 S Washington- Cute ranch style home. Well maintained! 3 bed/2 b, updated kitchen with appliances, 30 x 40 garage/shop. Nice property!! Call for details!!
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Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
New Listing 129 N. Jackson St. - This beautiful brick home is ready to move into. The back yard is so large you will feel like you are in a city park with plush grass and large established trees. Enjoy the heated enclosed patio through the cooler months and the updated kitchen (2005) features a 6-burner cook top, double ovens, and an abundance of pantry and cabinet space. The office could be used as a 4th bedroom. Each bedroom has built-in storage with counter tops and the storage in this home will hold years of your accumulated belongings.
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808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!
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910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
New Listing 609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers a newly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and the unfinished basement is ready for your own design touches. The large back yard contains a very nice sized open patio.
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom trailer. Partially furnished. Available end of August. Call James 428-5033 or 544-8202.
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
New Listing 905 S. Jackson St.- This home is well taken care of and only minutes away from shopping. The 2 rooms in the basement used as bedrooms, do not have escape windows. The basement is in the process of being remodeled.
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drink(tfc1) ing. Call 544-8633. ---------------
Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. No Longer Open on Sunday! New Location 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
Chance Yoder
SERVICES OFFERED Underground Sprinkler System DESIGN & INSTALLATION Call Lawn Pro TODAY for your FREE estimate and a more beautiful lawn! (tfc26)
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 12, 2014)
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1/2 PRICE SALE PIONEER ADDITION LOTS Blocks 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 & 17 Regularly priced $4000.00 SALE PRICE $2000.00
HURRY! Offer is only good on lots purchased before September 1, 2014. All lot sales are subject to the covenants and restrictions filed of record, and buyer will be responsible for all special assessments. Contact the County Clerk at (620) 544-2541.
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, August 21, 2014
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter, and Billy Woodworth
The cabbage cutter above belonged to Jennie Farmer, mother of Ruth Peterson. Heads of cabbage were cut into quarters or in half. The pieces were then sliced into small bits by rubbing the cabbage over the cutter blade. This cabbage was usually made into sauerkraut.
Youngsters - and those not so young - dance the night away Saturday evening at the High Plains Music Fest. Concert goers enjoyed a lively mix of country and rock at Dirtona, followed by a fireworks display after Charley Jenkins performed. Photo courtesy of Kerry Hittle.
Sauerkraut If you are fond of wieners (hot dogs), there is a wonderful side dish to serve with it sauerkraut. You need a firm head of cabbage and a slicer. Pioneers didn’t have the modern kitchen gadgets we have today and had to devise their own. We have several old-time slicers at the Museum. But there are also other ways to prepare cabbage: Sauerkraut Salad, Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake (when baked it has a crunchy, nutty taste), Reuben Sandwiches, and more! If you want to try your
hand at making your own sauerkraut - cut a head of cabbage in half or fourths and shred. Place in a crock with a mixture of salt and vinegar and let set for five to six weeks (depending on the weather.) Sometimes the kraut was put into jars and sealed. We invite you to visit us at 905 S. Adams. Our summer hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. The museum is looking for recipes. We invite you to send or bring yours in today.
Jordan Air Inc. We appreciate our local farmers SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING
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These ladies sure know how to honky-tonk! The first High Plains Music Fest was a fabulous success and will hopefully be enjoyed by community members for years to come. Photo courtesy of Kerry Hittle. Local mud enthusiast Garrett Hockett powers through the mud hole at Saturday’s Gas Capital Off-Road Annual Mud Run event. After all the trucks were done, kids attending the run were able to play in the mud to their hearts’ content.
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The Little Gift Shop In The Corner Charley Jenkins delights Sherry Reynolds Saturday night by serenading her, then climbing onto her lap - as you can see below! Photo courtesy of Kerry Hittle.
Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary
Now is the time to buy Large Selection of School Jewelry Rolla, Moscow & Hugoton Check for your favorite College jewelry Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Sponsored by First National Bank
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 21, 2014) 1t
Shane Smith and the Saints perform at the Music Fest Saturday evening. Photo courtesy of Kerry Hittle.
ORDINANCE NO. 812
side a building, suitable in size and location to store one (1) standard automobile and having direct access to a street or alley.
AN ORDINANCE REDEFINING A PARKING SPACE BY AMENDING SECTION 16-205(111) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and publication in the Hugoton Hermes, the official city newspaper.
Section 1. Section 16-205(111) of the code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011 is hereby amended to read as follows.
Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 11th day of August, 2014.
16-205. DEFINITIONS. 111. Parking Space. An off-street, surfaced area of not less than nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet on private or public property, either within or out-
/s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor (S E A L) /s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk
** Public Notice ** All 5 Kansas Groundwater Management District’s (GMD) will hold an informal board members’ roundtable discussion. No action will be taken by the respective boards.
Charley Jenkins fires up the audience at the Music Fest Saturday night. Check out Charley’s music at charley jenkins.com. After Charley’s performance, those attending the concert enjoyed a beautiful display of fireworks. Photo courtesy of Kerry Hittle.
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