August 23, 2018

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Commissioners consider rumble strips, insurance, contributions and employee reimbursement Commissioners convened for their regular meeting Monday, August 20. All commissioners Pat Hall, Joe D Thompson and Tron Stegman were present. Amy Rich served as clerk due to Amy Jo Tharp's absence. County Counselor Paul Kitzke arrived later in the morning.

Amy offered a few details about items on the day's agenda. She mentioned Elaine Rowden would be coming in to talk about her official job description at the Fitness Center. They also spoke about recent electrical work at the Center and looked over the final bill.

Rodney Kelling came in to give his report. Moscow Mayor Billy Bell called in to the meeting to ask Rodney's and the commissioners' permission to use the Fire Department building as a possible rain location for the town's upcoming street dance. The

conditions included no alcohol or tobacco products on the property, and the provision that the trucks and firefighting equipment be easily accessible.

Rodney also told the commissioners the fire station's roof has started to leak again. Quotes for permanent repairs run from $65,000 to $100,000; for replacing screws, painting the seams, applying a spray coating or replacing the tin completely.

Rodney then asked about possibly improving the visibility of Commercial Road, after EMS experienced difficulty locating a house there on a recent call. Commissioners said they'd talk to Tony Martin about possibly putting up a street sign and blading the road. Commissioners also spoke with Rodney about intersections that could benefit from rumble strips, specifically mentioning the location of the

recent fatality accident.

Tony Martin came in to talk about the Road and Bridge Department. The commissioners asked him about the hard-to-find road Rodney had mentioned. They asked if Tony could install street signs at each end so it's more easily visible, and Tony readily agreed. He then talked about the loader that had blown over recently; insurance said to go ahead and replace the windows in that machine. The stacker will likely be totaled, and Tony should know for sure within approximately ten days.

The logistics of replacing the stacker were discussed briefly.

Tony then said his department is catching up on the dirt roads, but with the recent rains, it's been a chore. The commissioners asked about installing rumble strips at various intersections throughout

the county. Sheriff Ted Heaton agreed rumble strips could help, but as Tony brought up - most traffic on these roads consists of local residents who "know the roads” and wgi will be unlikely to change their driving habits.

Ted was next on the agenda; he asked about meal vouchers. He said they'd recently had a run to Topeka, leaving at 1:00 a.m. Reimbursement for meals eaten during the run came up short for each ticket. He asked the commissioners to consider an exception for his officers in cases like these.

Commissioners agreed to revisit the meal reimbursement issue. After much discussion, commissioners decided to amend their policy and will now review any meal receipts exceeding the designated amount for shift work employees only.

Joe made a motion to

Larry Sharp with KCAMP insurance speaks with Stevens County Commissioners Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman and Deputy Clerk Amy Rich Monday morning at the regular Commissioners’ meeting. Not pictured is Commissioner Pat Hall, who also attended the meeting.

establish Elaine Rowden as Wellness Center Coordinator, acting as liaison between employees and instructors of the Center and county commissioners. Motion carried.

Larry Sharp with KCAMP briefed the commissioners about the insurance for Stevens

County. KCAMP is an insurance pool formed by counties to serve other counties. He said Stevens County's usage of attorneys has been sparse over the past five years, with only one contact in 2015.

Larry went over the risk avoidance funds and See COUNTY, page 3

Economic Development Board discusses Rural Opportunity Zone applicants The Stevens County Economic Development Board met August 14, 2018 for their regularly scheduled meeting in the craft room at the Senior Center.

Present at the meeting were Director Jan Leonard and board members Jack Rowden, Judy Parsons, Neal Gillespie, Walt Beesley, Doug Martin, Adrian Howie and Ron Honig.

Also attending the meeting were secretary Alisha Owens, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and Pam Brown. Board member Curtis Crawford was absent.

The meeting was called to order by President Judy Parsons. The minutes of

the last meeting were read and approved.

Secretary Alisha Owens introduced guest Pam Brown. She recently moved back to Hugoton from Arizona. She had attended school here and graduated from Hugoton High School in 1972.

Treasurer Jack Rowden gave the financial report, stating the checking account balance to be $1,205.98 and the Special Projects account balance to be $24,786.31. The board voted to transfer $3,200 from the Special Projects account to the checking account to pay bills and salaries.

Director Jan Leonard

reported the Candidates Forum conducted during the Stevens County Fair was a success. All four candidates attended the forum.

Jan then gave an update on the Stevens County Commissioners’ meeting he attended. The commissioners were discussing Industrial Revenue Bonds with Northwest Cotton Gin. The board checked the Rural Opportunity Zone list to make sure the applicants still live in Stevens County. ROZ is a program helping pay matching funds for student loans to students moving into Stevens County, and can

total up to $3,000 per year.

Jan stated he had not heard anything new about Verbio or Synata.

The board looked over the proposed Stevens County/Hugoton Tourism brochure. The brochure will be on glossy paper when it is printed.

The director had spoken to Historical Society officials at Topeka. They told him Stevens County and one other county had never received grant funding for historical sites. They thought the Bundy Building could probably qualify as a historical site. The officials asked for applications to be submitted for grants when possible.

Jan remarked the orthodontist is still considering Hugoton as his new residence, but nothing is certain at this time.

A representative from Wind Catchers Wind Farm contacted Jan a couple of weeks ago, telling him the state of Texas cancelled the whole project. They plan to appeal but it will take some time. Jan suggested they put the Wind Catchers Wind Farm in Kansas.

They stated they will look into it.

Alisha reminded the board members of the Chamber of Commerce Teachers’ Breakfast. All teachers and staff are invited to Pigs R Us for a

great appreciation breakfast.

Jan reminded the members the High Plains Music Fest is September 8, 2018.

There will be an AirStream Rally at the Eagles Nest Clubhouse September 5.

Saturday is also the Fall Fling Craft Fair. Great American Kites will be showing their giant kites from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday. This is a free event for everyone. The Barbeque Bash contest will be Saturday before the High Plains Music Fest, and then following the music fest, there will be fireworks.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be September 11, 2018.

Sheriff Heaton offers report for year’s activities

James has conquered the Stevens County Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Way to go, James!

Sheriff Heaton reports the following accidents happening in Stevens County: Sunday, August 19, 2018, Asuncion Jimenez, age 66, of Hugoton, was traveling eastbound on County Road V in a 1994 Chevrolet S10 when he failed to stop at the stop sign at County Road 20 and was struck by a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Delia Giron, age 35, of Ulysses, traveling southbound on County Road 20. There was a fatality, several injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Saturday, June 23, 2018, Joshua McMahon, age 27, of Hugoton was traveling southbound on Highway 25 in a 2016 Chrysler, when he struck a deer.

There were no injuries and minor damage to the

vehicle.

Saturday, June 23, 2018, Dustin Ferrell, age 37, of Abernathy, Tx., was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 1991 Peterbuilt, when he went left the roadway, continued with the right side tires of his truck in the ditch, tried to pull back on the roadway and rolled the vehicle onto its right side. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Saturday, June 16, 2018, Francisco Montejo Sanchez, age 28, of Ulysses was traveling northbound on Highway 25 in a 2005 Ford Focus, when he swerved to miss a rabbit, lost control and went into the east ditch, causing the vehicle to roll numerous times. There were injuries and major

damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Stephen Morris, age 72, of Hugoton was traveling westbound on Highway 56 in a 2015 MercedesBenz S400, when he struck a deer. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Connie Hittle, age 67, of Hugoton was turning west onto Highway 51 from County Road 20 in a 2018 Honda Ridgeline when she was struck by a 2015 Chevy Silverado, driven by Erasmo Perez-Ochoa, age 27, of Optima, Ok. The Silverado was traveling southbound on County Road 20, when he did not stop at the Highway 51 stop sign and struck her vehicle in the right front quarter panel. There were injuries and major dam-

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age to both vehicles.

Monday, June 4, 2018, Oscar Pena Gallegos, age 51, of El Paso, Tx. was traveling westbound on Highway 56 in a 2005 Dodge when he struck a cow and came to rest in the south ditch. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Michael McCulley, age 65, of Moscow was westbound on County Road V in a 2006 Chevy Silverado when he turned south onto County Road 26 in front of a 17 year old Juvenile from Moscow, who was traveling eastbound on County Road Y in a 2001 Pontiac. The Pontiac swerved to miss the Silverado, but hit the rear passenger bumper of the Silverado with the front See SHERIFF, page 12

OBITUARIES INSIDE Van Butler Robert Dutcher Helen Farrar Richard Floyd

Bill Lee Hittle Asuncion Jimenez Randal Rickman George Slovacek

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Helen Farrar Long time Hugoton resident Helen Farrar, 91, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno, Ok. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Volk Martin. She was born June 6, 1927 in St. Paul, Mn. She and Walter L. Farrar were married September 19, 1948 in Redondo Beach, Ca. He preceded her in death April 20, 1995.

She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. She was very active in her church and loved her church family.

She enjoyed and loved her family. She was an avid prolife supporter providing crocheted and knitted items to Birthline.

She enjoyed dancing, crocheting, knitting and listening to music.

Survivors include son Richard Farrar and wife Jan of Liberal; two daughters, Jacqueline McBride of Sublette, and Kathleen Stelzer and husband Gary of Oklahoma City, Ok.; a brother, Bob Martin of Siren, Wi.; sister Rosie Collier of Murrieta, Ca.; eight grandchildren, Dr. Ryan Farrar and wife Norma, Fr. Brandon Farrar, Nichole Peterson and husband Scott, Kelli Goree, Meghan Urwin, Casey Stelzer and wife Miranda, Jamie Swartwood and husband Brady, Lindsey Short and husband Bryson, fourteen great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in

death by her parents, husband, son in law, Vernon McBride, great grandson, Daniel Siebert, four sisters, Kay, Mary, Cecil and Ruth; and four brothers, Joe, Peter, Frank and Henry.

Memorials have been established for Birthline in Liberal. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home- PO Box 236Hugoton, KS 67951.

Rosary service was Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Service was Mass Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fear God, and His keep commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Richard E. Floyd Former Hugoton resident Richard E. Floyd passed from this life July 15, 2018 in Nueva Vizeaya, Philippines.

Richard was born November 28, 1952 in Wichita to Neil and Mae Floyd. He served in the Navy from 1972 to 1975.

He is survived by one son Anthony Neil Floyd of St. Louis, Mo. and one brother Robert Floyd of Hugoton.

He is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Mae Floyd.

Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 August 16, 5:48 p.m. called to Road T and Road 19 for a hay bale fire August 19, 5:49 a.m. called to Road V and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident Ambulance Activity Seven medical, four transfers, one Life Flight and one motor vehicle accident

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, August 13, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane • Non Injury Accident, 900 Block of South Coulter, Took Report, MPO Crane Tuesday, August 14, 2018 • Medical Assist, 900 Block of South Jackson, Public Assist, MPO Crane • Loud Music, Sixth and Madison, Subject Shut It Off, MPO Crane • Welfare Check on Dog, 300 Block of South Harrison, Okay, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, Pull A Chain, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Unable to Catch, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Jefferson, Corporal Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Fourth, Citizen Assist, Corporal Fedelin Wednesday, August 15, 2018 • Hay Bale Smoking, 900 Block of South Madison, Putting It Out With A Hose, Sergeant Johnson • Animal Complaint, Seventh and Main, Officer McCann • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Officer McCann • Possible Domestic, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Not A Domestic, Officer McCann • Disturbance, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Officer McCann • Possible Sexual Battery, 900 Block of South Harrison, Officer McCann

Bill Lee Hittle Lifetime Hugoton resident Bill Hittle passed away Thursday morning August 16, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita. He was 74.

Bill was the son of Walter Rex Hittle and the former Velma L. McMillan. He was born February 8, 1944 in Stevens County.

Bill and Linda Marie (Nix) Hittle were married November 27, 1963 in Hooker, Ok. in the Hooker Church of Christ. He was a lifetime resident of Stevens County where he farmed and ranched. Bill graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Ok. Bill was a member of the Hugoton Church of Christ.

He was very active in all the works of the church as an elder, teacher, and encourager. He was a supporter of Christian children’s homes with livestock programs by donating horses. He helped support many missionaries and encouraged kids to attend Christian colleges.

He was a past president and lifetime member of the American Paint Horse Association. Bill and Linda raised the World Champion horse Ratchett. They and Ratchett were inducted into American Paint Horse Association Hall of Fame. Bill was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse and National Rifle Association.

He was also a past member of Hugoton School Board.

He and Linda loved to travel

Thursday, August 16, 2018 • Civil Standby, 900 Block of South Harrison, Sergeant Johnson • Loud Music, 1000 Block of South Monroe, Detective Lamatsch • Dog at Large, Alley of 1000 Block of South Monroe, Owner Caught Dog, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 200 Block of East Eighth, Impounded, ACO Smith • Suspicious Vehicle, Monroe and Tenth, Officer McCann Friday, August 17, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, Empty Lot by Sonic, Public Service, MPO Crane • Domestic, Tenth and Jefferson, Chief Leslie/MPO Crane • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, ACO Smith • Citizen Assist, Public Service, ACO Smith Saturday, August 18, 2018 • Civil Standby, 900 Block of South Harrison, All Okay, Corporal Fedelin • Possible Runaway, 500 Block of East Ninth, Subject Returned Home, Corporal Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Corporal Fedelin • Dog at Large, 100 Block of South Madison, Impounded, MPO Crane • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, MPO Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, MPO Crane

together.

Survivors include wife Linda Hittle of Hugoton; mother Velma Hittle of Hugoton; a son Barry Hittle and wife Leisa of Hugoton; a daughter, Kristina Wight and husband Schuyler of Goldsmith, Tx.; two brothers Bob and wife Diana Hittle of Hugoton and Steve and wife Cindy Hittle of Rolla; sisterin-law Connie Hittle of Hugoton; four grandchildren, Chase Hittle, Carly Hittle, Kalinda Wight and Kristal Wight and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Rex Hittle and brother Jim Hittle.

Memorials have been established for the Hugoton Church of Christ. Memorials can be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home-PO Box 236- Hugoton, KS 67951.

Funeral service took place Sunday, August 19, 2018 aat Church of Christ in Hugoton with Lee Rottman presiding.

Burial took place in the Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’sRobson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Randal Allen Rickman Randal Allen Rickman passed from this life August 16, 2018.

Mr. Rickman was born February 19,1956.

He is survived by his wife Marvetta, their three children: Jason, Michael and Kimberly; six grandchildren and two great grandchil-

Fire & EMS Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 6-19 August 15, 11:51 a.m. called to Road Q and Road 19 for a hay grinder/ground hay fire August 14, 12:15 p.m. called to Road T and Road 19 for a hay bale fire

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dren, as well as two brothers.

Bradley and Wesley Rickman.

Randy lived life “his way”.

He loved to laugh and to make others laugh as well.

There will be no services at this time.

Randy will be missed.

What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

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.

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents.

Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

August 1-31 - Annual Stevens County Library Book Sale September 1-30 - Stevens County Library Sign-up Month September 3 - Labor Day - Library Closed September 4 ***Deadline to register for the “Dining With Diabetes” class at the Stevens County Extension Office. There will be four Monday evening sessions September 10-October 1. Contact Nancy Honig for more information at 620-544-4359.

- Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ room in the basement of the Courthouse.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital.

- AirStreamers will start appearing in the Hugoton area!

September 8 - High Plains Fall Fling Craft and Vendor Show at the Eagle RV Park from 10:00 - High Plains Music Fest from 6:00 p.m. to midnight at Dirtona Raceway. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Get your tickets at Yardmaster, Flatlanders, Hugoton Chamber, Crazy House in Liberal and Garden City or Pub on the Bricks in Guymon, Ok. Tickets are also available at the gate.

Visit highplains musicfest.us for more information.

September 10 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

- Stevens County Airport Board will meet at the Airport Office at 6:00 p.m.

September 11 - 12 Noon - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room.

- Stevens County Library Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.

September 12 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

- Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet.

George Marvin Slovacek Former Hugoton resident George Marvin Slovacek passed from this life Friday August 10, 2018 in Booker, Tx. He was born September 15, 1931 in Lipscomb County, Tx. to George C. Slovacek and the former Prudence Dye. August 19, 1950 Marvin married Mary Geneva Young in Perryton.

Marvin and Mary moved to Booker from Hugoton in 1980.

Mr. Slovacek made an impression on kids and many people in the community. He liked to tell jokes, some a little politically incorrect. Marvin farmed and liked to watch bull riding on TV. He collected guns and liked to watch birds, but it was riding horses that brought him the most enjoyment in life.

Those preceding Mr. Slovacek in death were his wife Mary Slovacek; son Cecil Slovacek; granddaughter Misty Lynn Mills; his parents; son-in-law Ron Heger; and brothers Leroy Slovacek and Charles Nickelson.

Survivors include his daughters, Darla Kay Mills and husband Brady and Millie Heger; grandchildren

Brala, Brason, Darus and wife Mendy Mills, DeDra Albin and husband Jeremy, Ryan and Vanessa Heger and Jack Heger; and great grandchildren, Trynitee, Mia, Lane, Brystyn, Haidyn, Caleb, Alexis, Kye, Trinity, Kaileigh and Haylie.

Services were attended Saturday morning, August 18 at the Booker Christian Church with Pastor Josh Clevenger officiating. Interment followed in the Heart Cemetery under the direction of Good Samaritan Funeral Service.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in Marvin’s honor to the Panhandle Safe Hayven Equine Rescue, 1809 Plateau, Amarillo, Tx. 79106.

Robert M. Dutcher News has been received of the death of Robert M. Dutcher. Mr. Dutcher, 72, passed away May 7, 2018 in Grants, N.M. Robert was born December 15, 1945 in Waco, Tx. He is survived by his loving wife Socorro "Lupe" Dutcher of Grants, N.M.; sons Benito Dutcher of Las Cruces, N.M., Eric Dutcher of Glendale, Az. and Kelly Dutcher of Mesa, Az.; daughter Leticia Weller of Keller, Tx. and nine grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert C. Dutcher and Logusta "Heizer" Dutcher.

Memorial Mass was May 29, 2018 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Grants Memo-

rial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella guided the family and friends in a celebration of Robert’s life.

Compassion Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Asuncion “Chon” Jimenez Hugoton resident Asuncion “Chon” Jimenez, 66, passed away Sunday morning, August 19, 2018 in Stevens County.

Rosary service will be Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Mass service will be Fri-

day, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.

Viewing will be Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton.

A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.

Van Corbett Butler Van Corbett Butler, 66, passed away at Stevens County Hospital August 12, 2018 in Hugoton.

Mr. Butler was the son of Carol Butler and the former Betty Christian. He was born May 17, 1952 in Denver, Co. Van Butler and Cyanna Pace Yuponco were married June 25, 1992 in Fort Collins, Co. Survivors include wife, Cyanna Butler, of the home; a son, Cyrus Yuponco, of Grants Pass, Or.; two daugh-

ters, Melissa Dvorak and husband Brian of Swisher, Ia.; Emily Whitacre and husband Jason of Gore, Va.; two brothers, Steve Butler and wife Doris of Weldona, Co., Herschel Butler and wife Pam of Fort Collins. Co.; two sisters, Beth Amen and husband Jim of Nunn, Co., Margaret Rheinhart and husband Charlie of Gas; six grandchildren, Ava Lopez, Sophia Lopez, Lucas Dvorak, Eliana Dvorak, Lauren Whitacre and Weston Whitacre and other relatives and friends.

Van was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established for The Family.

Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

The family has planned a memorial service Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at My Father’s House of Hugoton.

Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton is in charge of arrangements.

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various ways Stevens County could put that money to use.

Tron asked about applying it to the implementation of rumble strips. Larry said that would be acceptable. In looking over the claims from Stevens County, Larry said the county has done exceptionally well. He also spoke about some possible budget savings for various county entities. Larry then went over the claims from Stevens County in recent months.

Wayne Tate, JoLynn Harrison, Gary Gold and Jonathan Pearcy, members of the Stevens County Foundation Board, came by to speak with the Commissioners. Before getting started, Wayne referenced the fact that he had not been notified of the most recent meeting with the commissioners, and neither had the other members.

Commissioners acknowledged there had been a mixup with last meeting's agenda and communication between the entities.

Stevens County’s accountant Teresa Dasenbrock had asked the commissioners to review the money being earned by the Stevens County Fund. Teresa's concern is in regards to any new money contributed to the Fund. Wayne said originally the Fund's purpose was to build up the balance and only spend the interest on various expenditures. Wayne said if it becomes clear the Foundation will use $60,000 or more per year, the Foun-

dation will have to better publicize its existence and qualifications for applicants.

The Board's goal is still to spend from the interest of the Fund rather than from the principal. Wayne agreed he would call Teresa to talk over the requirements for tax exempt status. Patty Lahey, Greg Bond, Warren Willis, JoLynn Harrison, Gary Gold, Wayne Tate and Jonathan Pearcy are members of Stevens County Foundation Board.

Commissioners then spoke with Jonathan about Economic Development and their current accounts. He reported two: a special projects fund and a general fund.

The City also has money in a special fund set aside specifically for EcoDevo. Joewanted to clarify when the City would disperse that money. Jonathan said the struggle lately has been funding the entirety of 2018; the department needs a fulltime director, but a part-time salary is all they're funded for at this time. Looking ahead at 2019, the Board will likely scrape by "on paper".

After discussion, commissioners voted to contribute $15,000 from the county building fund to EcoDevo.

Members elected to adjourn the meeting.

Their next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Room in the basement of the courthouse.

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Midge Greenwood had a great day last Thursday, not only hosting the Hugoton Bridge Club, but also winning first place in the game!

Second place went to Betty Willis, while Dave Eckert and Donita Graham rounded out the top three places with their tie for third.

Attendees commented the refreshments Midge provided as hostess were “very good”! If you’d like to join the Bridge players, please call Dorothy Hagman at 620-544-2945.

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youth/mentors on the first few days of the season, many require non-toxic shot, and some may limit the number of hunters through iWIHA (which limits access through electronic check-in).

Be sure to note if iSportsman Electronic Daily Hunt Permits are required. With an iSportsman account, hunters can check in and out by phone, smartphone or computer. It’s quick and easy. Visit https://kdwpt.is portsman.net/ to learn more.

Fields may be small and require hunters to be respectful of each other, allowing safe distances between parties and taking only safe shots.

When summer growing conditions are good, the managed dove fields can be swarming with doves September 1. It’s time to stock up on shotgun shells and visit the local gun club for some shooting practice.

Then check out the KDWPT Web site to locate managed dove fields near you and spend an evening or two scouting the fields. Then you’ll be ready on opening day.

Submitted by the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission.

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ANNUAL BOOK SALE – NOW HALF PRICE!!!

Everything at the book sale is now half price.

Absolute final day for the sale is August 31. Come check it out!

BEGINNING CROCHET CLASS We only have a few spots left in our Adult Crochet Class. Stop by the library and sign up today! Class starts September 5.

STEP IT UP WALKING CHALLENGE There is one week left in the Summer Walking program so don't forget to leave your steps with the front desk or email laurie@steven scountylibrary.com.

CIRCLE TIME Are you ready for Circle

Time? The first day will be Wednesday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. For 2018-2019, we’ll do four six-week sessions. The first session is all about authors! You may register online at https://bit.ly/2JlciPn or there are paper forms available at the library.

HANDCRAFTED DISPLAY The 2018 Handcraft Exhibit is almost here! Anyone who has handcrafted work in yarn, thread, wood, polymer, leather, plastic, wax, fabric, etc. can register pieces online at stevens countylibrary.com/hand craft-exhibit-2018-registra tion/ or on paper at the Library. We will accept pieces from September 27-28 to set up the display.

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NEWS Deer seasons kick off with special seasons for youth and disabled hunters

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The 2018 deer seasons kick off with the special season for youth and hunters with disabilities – September 8-16; followed by the muzzleloader season – September 17-30; archery – September 17-December 31; pre-rut whitetail antlerless only – October 6-8; and the firearm season – November 28-December 9.

January 1, 2019, all unfilled permits convert to firearm Whitetail Antlerless Only permits, valid during the extended whitetail antlerless only seasons. Unit restrictions listed on the permit remain in place. The extended seasons include the following: DMUs 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, and 17 – January 1, 2019; DMUs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11,

13, and 14 – January 1-6, 2019; and DMUs 10A, 12, 15 and 19 – and January 1-13, 2019. There is an extended archery whitetail antlerless only season in Unit 19, January 14, 2019. (Note: Unit 10A is Ft. Leavenworth and is only open to active and retired military personnel. Unit 19 is the urban deer management unit.)

All resident deer permits are available for purchase online at ksoutdoors.com or over the counter wherever licenses are sold. A hunter may purchase one permit allowing the harvest of an antlered deer. After purchasing that permit, a hunter is eligible to purchase up to five additional Whitetail Antlerless Only permits.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 9, 2018)

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The following is a listing of the 2017 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 9, 2018. 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, 2018, 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 2017 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

All season and permit information, including DMU maps, can be viewed at www.ksoutdoors.com.

Submitted by the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission.

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Meet the Newest Additions to USD 210 Staff

Sonja Watkins Delaini De La Cerda Intermediate Principal Primary PE/ Reading Intervention Mrs. Watkins is looking This year will be Mrs. De foward to meeting her stu- La Cerda’s tenth as a teacher. dents and their families and She is a graduate of Fort creating positive relation- Hays and earned her Masships. She’s also anxious to ters in Marriage and Family work with Mr. Howie and the Therapy from NCU just last other administrators to pro- year. Delaini says she’s lookvide new experiences at USD ing forward to her first year 210. Sonja formerly taught teaching PE to kindergarten from 1985 through 2010 in through second grade stuHugoton, then served as an dents. In her free time, she Education Consultant likes cooking, baking, readthrough Southwest Plains ing and traveling.

Regional Service Center in Delaini is married to Sublette. Most recently, Amos, and the two have two Sonja was the junior high sons: Aeneas and Adrian, and high school principal at and three daughters: Grace, Stanton County. She earned Victoria and Akashya. her bachelors in education and special eduation at Bethany College and a Masters at Fort Hays.

Sonja’s family includes parents Dale and Lola Sutton, husband Kevin, children Caleb Gayer, Koy Watkins, Katey and Logan Sears and Kellen Watkins and grandson Jackson Sears.

Jeison Rodriguez HHS Algebra I Teacher/ College Algebra Proctor Assistant Boys’ Basketball Mr. Rodriguez graduated from Hugoton High School in 2014, then went on to earn his degree from Seward County two years later. He served the district last year as an HHS Paraprofessional.

Jeison has three older siblings and one who will be a senior this year at HHS. He enjoys exercising by lifting weights and running, as well as training his brother in basketball. Jeison also loves to draw.

Kara DeLauretis Interrelated Teacher Ms. DeLauretis earned her Bachelors in history from Sterling College. She also received a Masters of Letters in Medieval and Early Modern Studies from the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K. She plans to attend FHSU. Most of Kara’s family lives in the Wichita area. She is looking forward to getting to know her students and the learning experience! Kara says, “I attempt to sew and cross-stitch but I am still learning.” She also enjoys reading and watching TV with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ray Kennedy HHS Social Studies HMS Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Mr. Kennedy taught and coached in Hooker, Ok. for 32 years before coming to USD 210 this fall. He is married to Lisa, who is a teacher in the SCCC Business Department. They have three sons: Blake, a Marine; Chad, a recent Oklahoma Christian graduate; and Jordan, a sophomore basketball player at SCCC. Ray earned his Bachelors from East Central University and is very excited to be coaching and teaching at Hugoton.

He enjoys traveling, camping and playing with his and Lisa’s new grandbaby Calvin.

Welcome to Hugoton, Mr. Kennedy!

Jaclyn Yowell HHS Sophomore ELA/ Yearbook Ms. Yowell graduated from Hugoton High School, then earned her degree at Barclay College. She taught at Heritage Christian Academy for six years prior to accepting her current position.

Jaclyn reports she’s looking forward to building relationships with her students.

She hopes to encourage and inspire her students every day. She enjoys music and singing with her church worship team. Jaclyn also loves watching movies and her weekly TV shows. She also makes sure to follow her favorite band of 20 years, Hanson, by going to their concerts every time she can!

Erika Martinez Third Grade ELA Ms. Martinez is coming to Hugoton for her ninth year of teaching. She’s previously taught third and fourth grade as well as fourth through sixth ESL and adult ESL at the Colvin Adult Learning Center. She’s also taught middle school math.

Erika’s beautiful family consists of three daughters, a boyfriend, two kittens and a dog. She loves to spend time with family, read, exercise, camp and learn new things!

She earned her degrees from SCCC, FHSU and Mid America Nazarene University.

Ashley Knier Fifth Grade ELA

Jacy Knoth Seventh Grade Math

Ms. Knier graduated from OPSU just last May. She’s excited to begin her first full year of teaching after student teaching in the fourth grade at HES. Ashley has one son, Grayson. Her mother, Theresa Cox, is also a USD 210 teacher. She also has countless family members throughout the Hugoton area.

Ashley is really looking forward to sharing her passion for reading, writing and learning with her students.

She hopes to learn a lot this first year, right alongside her fifth grade students.

Ashley says she loves to read, especially historical fiction and fantasy novels, and likes being outdoors, visiting the mountains and attending the concerts of her favorite rock and roll bands.

Ms. Knoth is looking forward to getting to know all her students during her inaugural year of teaching at Hugoton Middle School. She hails from Kentucky, where she earned her degree at Murray State University. Jacy likes to read and travel.

Please be sure to welcome her to the community!

Craig Wind HHS Freshman ELA and Film & Literature Angela Heger HHS US History/ Economics/Government Ms. Heger is a graduate of Friends University, where she earned a Bachelors in History. She also did graduate work in Public History at Wichita State. Angela has worked in Parents As Teachers, as a Music Aide for USD 210 for 11 years, and was a Music Teacher for the past two years. She has one son, Soe Lin, who will be a fifth grader at USD 210 this year.

Angela says she’s most looking forward to building relationships with her students and...chicken patty Wednesday! She enjoys music, traveling and spending time with family.

Nicholas O’Loughlin Functional Strength Training Head HHS Football Coach Head HHS Track & Field Mr. O’Loughlin is a 2006 graduate of Hugoton High School. He graduated from Bethany College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. While at Bethany, he also participated in football, indoor and outdoor track and field.

Nick was a physical education teacher at St. Francis Community High School for the past six years. He’s returned to his hometown to serve the community as a Functional Strength Training coach at the high school.

He’ll also be the head football coach and the head track and field coach.

Welcome back, Nick!

Cathy Cooper Cridland HHS Resource Teacher Mrs. Cooper earned her degrees at the University of South Carolina Columbia, S.C., the University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Co. and at Fort Hays State University. She also has a highincidence special education endorsement/licensure.

Cathy was a classroom teacher for six years, and has worked as a special education teacher for 12. She has five grown children, nine grandchildren and a dog.

Mrs. Cooper sums up her wishes for her students with a song lyric, “I’m looking forward to helping my students ‘reach the unreachable star”.

Cathy says she loves to travel and explore the wonders of the world, seeking out adventure and reading!

Cathy loves spending time with her children and grandchildren and is a proud “Marine Mom” to her two Marine sons and a Marine son-in-law. Cathy was an Army wife for many years and considers herself a “global citizen” after living and teaching throughout the United States, England and Wales.

Welcome to Hugoton and Southwest Kansas!

Mr. Wind is a 1980 graduate of the University of Kansas. He will serve the district as an assistant coach for the high school’s varsity football team in addition to his duties as a freshman English teacher. He’ll also teach Film and Literature.

Craig is certified to teach seventh through twelfth grade social studies. His extended family lives in northeastern Kansas in the Lansing-Leavenworth area.

He reports he loves football, basketball, golf and baseball. So far he says he’s enjoying his time in Hugoton and it “seems like a wondeful community”.

Abel Medina HMS/HHS Spanish Mr. Medina is the new Spanish teacher at the middle and high school. He has a Bachelors in school psychology and is working on a Master of Science in Education.

Abel formerly worked as a special education para for six years. He’s looking forward to seeing his students grow academically, socially and emotionally. He commented, “I moved to the United States seven years ago. I came to this country speaking no English at all. I had to attend ESL classes for two consecutive years before becoming eligible for general classes. Therefore, if I was able to get a college degree, any other student can do it as well. I truly believe in our students and know they have the ability to succeed.”

Abel says his hobbies are to “read and read”!

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NEWS

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Jaclyn Yowell, Jacy Knoth, Michael Burrows and Bonnie Lomax enjoy some delicious breakfast before beginning their last day of preparation before the school year starts.

Dora Maravilla, Viridiana Martinez, Ashley Goode, Shelby Evans, Delaini De La Cerda and Nancy Arellano are ready for the new school year after their breakfast at Pigs R Us August 15.

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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Gas Buddy.com

Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, August 21 Brown Dupree - $2.69 Eagles Landing - $2.66 Kangaroo Express -$2.65 Carter’s - $2.85 Toot N Totum - $2.65 Gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas.

Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 45.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 1.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has dropped 1.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 50.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

"The national average price of gasoline has fallen to its lowest level since May 7, some 105 days ago when many of us were dreaming of summer

Ross Addison, Alayna Addison, Stacy Dillinger and Jennifer Beesley make sure to start their day right with some healthy breakfast at Pigs R Us Wednesday morning.

624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283

road trips and falling gas prices. After all, gas as cheap as last summer has been elusive this summer, but it's not too late to enjoy this summer's lowest prices," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Oil prices have held in the mid$60s per barrel, the price of which has been determined by a delicate balancing act of global optimism and pessimism surrounding a long litany of possible economic issues. As we race towards summer's finish line, we may see more pessimism weigh on oil markets, offering some relief to weary drivers who've seen the most expensive summer at the pump since 2014. Labor Day will likely claim the cheapest prices for a summer holiday this year, and I'm sure millions of motorists will take advantage."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.

Haven’t the sunsets been beautiful? Remember the old saying “Red skies at night, sailors delight! Red skies in morning sailors take warning!”

We are thankful for the rains we have been having. It helps us to keep things green on these hot days.

Did you know?

1. August 22 is “Be an Angel Day”?

2. August 25-31 is “Be Kind to Humankind Week”?

Makes us think, doesn’t it?

Have a good week.

Menu August 23 ................Chicken .....................Cordon Bleu August 24 ......................Chili August 27 .............Meat Loaf August 28.......Chicken Fried .............................Chicken August 29.............Meat Balls Activities Thursday, August 23 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Friday, August 24 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, August 25 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 27 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, August 28 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 29 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Emmanuel Adigun, Melynn Hale and Nik Barre grab a plate of tasty grub at the annual Teachers’ Breakfast. Educators from USD 210, USD 209 and Heritage Christian Academy are treated to a nice meal before the 2018-19 school year begins.

Museum Update

Being True to Yourself

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”

—Proverbs 10:9 NIV

O

ur connection with our friends and families is so important that we are sometimes tempted to hide the truth about ourselves for fear that the truth will jeopardize that connection. We fear that if others know who we really are, their love will be withdrawn. This is not an unfounded fear, since others sometimes do withdraw their love, but a love based on lies, or based on incomplete information is hardly worth being called love. Genuine connection with others requires having the courage to be true to yourself and to let others know who you really are. There is always a risk that others will withdraw their love, or reject us for who we really are, and that is the vulnerability of intimacy. We make ourselves vulnerable when we disclose ourselves. Telling others our deepest, and perhaps darkest, secrets exposes us to their criticism and perhaps even to rejection and humiliation but being true to ourselves is the only way to authenticity, and to a genuine connection with others.

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

Terry Miller - 453-2212 - 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street - 544-2773 Tim Singer, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Tenth and Adams Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

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

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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

PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton

This is the original Hugoton High School, located on East Sixth Street. It was built in 1923 and was the first fire-proof school to be built in southwest Kansas. This photograph is on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Curator Stanley McGill shared

it with The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.

Thanks, Curator McGill. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Notes from Nancy

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Is Buying Bigger Better?

You walk into the wholesale store and are confronted by super-sized everything, but the prices are often better. Does that mean buying big is a better bargain? The answer is yes and no, and part of it may depend on how much freezer space you have and how much you use it.

Freezing certain food items can be a great way to save money and time. But beware, some foods are easier to freeze than others. The items I tend to purchase in bulk and freeze are butter, nuts and coffee. My coffee stays fresher, butter is cheapest around the holidays and nuts won’t turn rancid.

The other ‘must freeze’ for me is whole wheat flour, because I don’t use it as quickly as my all purpose flour, and it has a tendency to get rancid over time. Also, an agentfriend of mine takes this a step further and freezes all bags of flour, noodles, cake mixes, everything that contains flour, as freezing it for 48 hours will kill any possible weevil larvae in the flour and keep eggs from hatching.

Remember, when freezing food it’s important to remove as much air as possible. The air causes freezer burn when the food becomes dehydrated and oxidizes, making ice crystals and the brownish-white discoloration. Always remove as much air as possible.

There are many other food products that are easy to freeze for later use. If you find a great sale on eggs they can be frozen out of the shell.

Break them into a small bowl, beat, and then freeze and label with the date and

amount in a small freezersafe bag. Freeze them by twos or threes for use in baking mixes, or for scramble eggs. Just thaw and add them to recipes. You can do just egg whites, as well. Once they thaw they will beat up nicely for meringue.

There are a number of vegetables that can be frozen. Be aware though, that in many vegetables the cell walls will break down and they will become "slimy" making them best suited for dishes such as soups and casseroles. To make sure you get the best results when freezing vegetables you need to follow the proper freezing method for each kind of produce.

K-State has a number of publications on-line as well as in our office for proper freezing of various products.

Many foods can be frozen in smaller portion sizes for one or two person households, such as bacon, for instance. Lay it separated on a sheet of freezer paper, flash freeze, then store in an air tight container. Since they were frozen individually, you can just take out of the freezer what you need, and not the whole package. If you want to grow your own herbs and freeze some for the winter, you can. Chop parsley, basil, tarragon, cilantro, etc. Put it into ice cube trays by measured spoonfuls, and cover with water. When frozen, transfer to a zip lock bag, the pop them directly into soups and stews.

One of the most important things about freezing is to use the correct freezer containers and to make sure you clearly mark each package with what is frozen and the date.

So, buying in bulk can be cheaper if you can use it all right away, or it you can freeze it. If you throw it out it isn’t a savings. The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) says that Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, and for the average American family, that can be up to $2,200 per household. So be savvy about your shopping and buy only what you can use immediately, or have room to freeze.

The Extension Office has free publications on freezer storage and cupboard storage, so stop by and see us and get a copy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. The number at the Stevens County Extension office is 544-4359 or our address is 114 East Fifth Street, Hugoton.

Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to physical, vision, or hearing disability or a dietary restriction please contact your local extension office.

FARM Rural Remedies

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Market Report

Extension Corn Plot Tour is September 4 The Stevens County Extension Corn Plot Tour is set for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday,, September 4. The corn test plot is located in the NE quarter of 35-31-35 on the Marcus Howe farm six miles east of Moscow on Road Y and a ¼ mile south on Road 27.

The field day is planned to include a supper at the field, an educational speaker, and explanations of each corn hybrid by seed company agronomists.

Importance of Controlling Volunteer Wheat Many wheat producers have felt the effects of having their wheat crop infected with wheat streak mosaic, High Plains virus or the Triticum mosaic virus.

These diseases cause stunting and yellow streaking on the leaves. Significant yield reductions can occur when large areas of a field are infected with one of these viruses.

Unfortunately there is not a cure for the virus once it is in the field. The only course of action is prevention.

It has long been known the wheat curl mite is the leading vector for wheat streak mosaic and other identified viruses, and also that the mite is harbored by volunteer wheat as well as other grasses. Wheat curl

mites are tiny insects invisible to the naked eye. They can move with the wind and it is not uncommon to see them concentrated on the south edges of fields for that reason.

Entomologists and agronomists generally agree volunteer wheat within a half-mile or more of a field that will be planted to wheat should be completely killed at least two weeks before new wheat is planted in the vicinity. By “killed” entomologists mean the leaves are brown, removing the food source for the mites and thus breaking the lifecycle.

Again, volunteer wheat is the main host for the curl mites but corn, millet and many annual grasses such as yellow foxtail can also be a home for the mites. Studies have shown trying to control wheat curl mites with pesticides is not an effective option.

Glyphosate is probably still the best herbicide option for controlling volunteer wheat unless a sensitive crop is adjacent to the wheat to be destroyed. Rates of 24 to 32 ounces/acre of a 4 lb./gallon glyphosate product (or the equivalent there of ) along with ammonium sulfate and surfactant should be an ef-

fective control. However, we need to remember that glyphosate may take a week or more to brown up the volunteer wheat enough to break the insect lifecycle. So, extra time should be planned beyond the twoweek buffer before planting the new crop.

If residual volunteer

wheat control is desired on fields that will be planted back to corn or milo in the spring, atrazine at a rate of 1 to 2 pints/acre can added to the glyphosate mix. If adding atrazine, the higher glyphosate rate would be preferred to offset any possible tie-up of active ingredients.

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Attention Parents & Students Hugoton Recreation Commission Announces Bernard Smith raised this remarkable 24 pound cataloupe in his backyard garden this summer. Standing tall beside him is a stalk of corn with six ears on it. Seems like someone has a bright green thumb!

2018 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Mon., Aug. 20-Fri., Aug. 24

Public health warnings issued at most Kansas lakes The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health warnings for some Kansas lakes for the upcoming weekend and week.

If a lake is under a public health warning for bluegreen algae, activities such as boating and fishing may be safe. However, direct contact with water (i.e., wading, skiing and swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock.

The lakes currently under a public health advisory: Closure: Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County Closure: Webster Lake, Rooks County - Although access to the water is closed, Webster State Park remains open. Drinking water and bath house facilities are not affected by the algae bloom.

Warning: Atchison Co. Park Lake, Atchison County Warning: Carbondale West Lake, Osage County Warning: Frazier Lake, Grant County Warning: Hodgeman County SFL, Hodgeman County

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At the Close Tuesday

by Stevens County Extension Agent Ron Honig - Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Watch: Perry Lake Zone B (the Slough Creek Arm), Jefferson County Watch: Rock Garden Pond, Gage Park, Shawnee County A closed or closure status indicates conditions are extremely dangerous for humans and pets. Harmful algal toxins and cell counts are at dangerously high levels. Any kind of contact with the waterbody is prohibited.

Lakes under a warning are not closed. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities are open for business. If swim beaches are closed, it will be specifically noted. Drinking water and showers at parks are safe and not affected by algae blooms. Boating and fishing are safe on lakes under a warning but contact with the water should be avoided.

Hands should also be washed with clean water after handling fish taken from an affected lake. Zoned lakes may have portions fully open for all recreation even if other portions are under a warning.

Kansans should be aware blooms are unpredictable.

They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken: • Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

• Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

• Water contact should be avoided.

• Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

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• Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.

• If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

• Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

KDHE samples publiclyaccessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

For information about blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit w w w. k d h e k s. g ov / a l g a e illness/index.htm.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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

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

C o ach es will be n ee d e d for all age s.

NORTHWEST COTTON GROWERS GIN, MOSCOW KANSAS September 6, 2018 4:00PM

JOIN US AT OUR PHYTOGEN FIELD DAY! Please join us for a field day to present the latest upcoming cotton varieties in PhytoGen’s W3FE portfolio. Cotton Development Specialist Ben Benton and Area Sales Manager Landon Lukens will discuss the agronomics, features, and benefits of PhytoGen Enlist Cotton. Marty Bohl will be present to help answer any and all questions pertaining to the Enlist Weed Control System. Drinks at the field will be provided. Door prizes will be drawn at dinner catered by BILLY’S BBQ with a Grand Prize drawing for TWO lucky GROWERS to attend a guided Pheasant/Chukar Hunt!!

Landon Lukens, PhytoGen Area Sales Manager Ben Benton, PhytoGen CDS Jon Nesler, Northwest Cotton Growers Dinner @ 7:00PM Stevens County 4H Building-corner of Washington Street and HWY 51, Hugoton KS (fairgrounds) *Sponsored by Farm Bureau & Helena-Agri Enterprises *Growers must be present to win prizes @ dinner

4:00PM-Tom Lahey Irrigated PhytoGen Plot-from Moscow go 7.5 miles north on RD 20 (blacktop)Nutrien Ag Solutions-Loveland products starter plot 5:30PM-Seth Gillespie Irrigated PhytoGen trial-from Moscow go ½ mile SW on HWY 56, 5 miles west on RD Y (blacktop), 1 mile south on RD 14, ½ mile west on RD X. Wilbur Ellis Nitrogen & Population research field trial.

Please RSVP to Northwest Cotton Growers @ 620-598-2008 by September 3!

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From left to right are Calvin and Cyleigh Unruh, with baby Hanna, Mike and Jessica Hanson, Trent, Lawson and Hope Leal, Kylie “soonto-be- Hanson” Reed, Alex Hanson. Molly and

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By Phoebe Brummett

Rolla Corner Stop celebrates first anniversary

Aaron with 2 ½ week old Emilia Grey Voight were unable to attend. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hanson.

The Rolla Corner Stop was the place to be Friday, August 17. To celebrate one year under new ownership, the Corner Stop served free hot dogs, drinks and chips to a stellar crowd of regulars and newcomers alike. The Corner Stop also had sign ups for drawings for some great prizes. Family was on hand to greet old and new friends, as were some of the Corner Stop’s loyal employees. If you are in Rolla, stop by and grab a cold drink and say hello to the friendly faces that greet you. You won’t regret it!

Jaxon Schwindt poses with his medal after his winning tractor pull! Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.

Jaxon Schwindt qualifies for State Jaxon Schwindt will once again represent Morton County at the Kansas State Fair Tractor Pull. This is his last year to be able to qualify for the State Fair and he got

a full pull, winning first in his age group. Ask Jaxon next time you see him how many years he has represented Morton County at the State Fair. Congratulations!!

The Corner Stop Morning and Noon crew, Pat DeGarmo, Waynette Bowers, Jessica Hanson and Jamie Mason. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hanson.

Commercial Real Estate Vehicles, Trailers, Furniture, Antiques, Western Pictures, Guns, Tools, Barber Chairs, Coins, Collectibles, Knives, Pocket Watches & Much More!!

Bralyn Crowl’s 4H Grand Champion photo of the crops after the hail. Photo courtesy of Harrison Krey.

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County Fair winners are announced The 2018 Morton County Fair was August 6 through August 11. The weather was great and all the exhibitors were great! All Around and Barbed Wire 4-H club members all had a very strong showing at the fair. Clothing Construction and Buymanship Modeling winners were as follows: Girls’ Senior Buymanship Grand Champion: Jayden Hanna, Rolla All Around 4H Club, Girls’ Junior Buymanship Reserve Champion: Amiley Lewis, Barbed Wire 4H Club, Boys’ Senior Buymanship Reserve Champion: Aaron Apelu, Boys’ Intermediate Buymanship Grand Champion: Rylan Williams, RAA, Reserve Champion: Austin Apelu, Barbed Wire, Boys’ Junior Buymanship Grand Champion: Tyson Apelu, Barbed Wire 4H Club.

Jaxon Schwindt of the All Around 4H Club was the 4H Grand Champion in Hand Pets. The Horse Show results are as follows: The 4H Grand Champion Senior Showman was Carlie Jones, All Around 4-H Club. The 4H Grand Champion Junior Showman was Amiley Lewis and Reserve Champion Junior Showman was Tyson Apelu, both from Barbed Wire Club.

The 4H Overall Grand Champion Junior Horse was Eriberto Moreno and Reserve Champion Junior Horse was Amiley Lewis, both from Barbed Wire Club.

Deserae Schwindt from the All Around 4H Club was 4H Grand Champion in Fiber Arts.

Jaxon Schwindt, RAA, was the 4H Grand Champion in Food Preparation and Rylan Williams, RAA, earned Reserve Grand Champion in Open Class. Jim Murray of Rolla was the Open Grand Champion in Horticulture.

Winners in 4H Photography were 4H Grand Champion Bralyn Crowl, RAA and Reserve Grand was Deserae

Schwindt. 4H Grand Champion in Ceramics was SaKya Milburn, RAA. Pat Floyd was Open Reserve Champion in Ceramics.

Winners in the Swine competition are as follows: Grand Champion Intermediate Swine Showman: Rylan Williams, RAA, Reserve Intermediate Champion Swine Showman: Austin Apelu, Barbed Wire, Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman: Brynlee Williams, RAA, Reserve Champion Junior Swine Showman: Tyson Apelu, Barbed Wire, Open Grand Champion Market Swine: Paige Claassen.

The Beef Show results are as follows: 4H Grand Champion Bucket Calf: Rylan Williams, RAA, 4H Reserve Champion Bucket Calf: Adynn Milburn, RAA, Open Grand Champion Bucket Calf: Cami Milburn, RAA, Grand Champion Junior Beef Showman: Adynn Milburn, Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showman: Mia Hinojosa, both from RAA. Sheep winners include Reserve Champion Senior Sheep Showman: Sakya Milburn and Grand Champion Junior Sheep Showman: Aiden Link, both from RAA. Winners in the Goat Show are as follows: 4H/FFA Grand Champion Breeding Doe/Buck/Kid: Samantha Dunn, Open Reserve Champion Breeding Doe: Rebekah Henriksen, Reserve Champion Junior Goat Showman: Brynlee Williams, all from RAA. Jaxon Schwindt won third in the King Arthur Cupcake contest.

Winners in the Art Division included 4H Reserve Champion: Carlie Jones and Open Reserve Champion 1418: Jayden Hanna, both members of the RAA. Congratulations to all who exhibited and for sharing your wins with us!

Deserae Schwindt’s Grand Champion Fiber Arts Project. Photo courtesy of Shawn Schwindt.

School year starts with fun events School events have already begun! The teachers and staff began with an inservice Wednesday, August 15. Meetings took place Wednesday through Friday.

The staff members enjoyed a wonderful meal of homemade tacos, prepared lovingly by Reyna and Gloria Levario, sisters who spearheaded the meal, enlisting in their mother, Evanjelina’s, help. They were assisted by USD 217’s own kitchen staff, Tammi Bolin, Lori Sheedy and Georgina Brown. Staff and board members visited in a casual atmosphere, unhindered by the worries that had plagued people during the day.

Rolla’s Open House was Tuesday, August 21. Students were encouraged to bring their supplies and leave them. Wednesday was the first day with students, beginning at 7:54 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. The Booster Club Hamburger Fry will take place Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. with Parent/Coaches meetings to follow. Rolla will have school Friday, August 24. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to www.usd217.org Web site.

The annual Bonfire event will take place at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 30. Have a great year, USD 217 students and staff!

Community Calendar Thursday, August 23 Booster Club Hamburger Fry / 7:30 p.m. Parent/ Coach Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 24 School in session Saturday, August 25 High School Volleyball at Healy Tournament, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 28 High School Volleyball Quad at Guymon, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 29 Jostens Rep. at High School

(Senior and Sophomores) Thursday, August 30 Junior High Volleyball vs.

Moscow, 4:30 p.m.

Junior High Football vs.

Moscow, 6:00 p.m.

Bonfire, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 31 High School Football at Weskan, 3:00 p.m.

No School Monday, September 3 No School Labor Day

LOOKING BACK

History from the Hermes Calumet,Ok. Thursday, August 24, 1978 The National Little Britches Rodeo Finals took place this week at North Platte, Ne. By the end of the finals, Kyle Hittle was sitting Fourth to the All Around World Championship Title in the Junior Boys’ division.

Rod Mueller was sitting Fourth in total points after all the competition was completed in the Senior Boys division.

Thursday, August 22, 1968

Seaman Apprentice Freddie S. Archuleta, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Archuleta of Hugoton, is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Princeton off the coast of South Vietnam. As a crewmember of the ship, he is helping provide medical aid to wounded Marines. In addition, he plays an important role in keeping the Princeton an effective operating unit of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. The assault carrier is providing amphibious sup-

Memories from yesteryear Loyal L. Hogan Continued from last week.

Soapweed barns were built with high poles and chicken wire. One set of poles were set on the outside line of the barn with a second set of poles with wire connecting them about two feet inside the first set with their wire. This two-foot enclusure was stuffed with soapweeds, making the walls of the barn. The wide doors were made of wood and opened to the outside. The roof was covered with tin.

This structure made good protection and was quite warm for the work animals and milk cows.

In 1913, Loyal moved his family to Elkhart. The town was just starting and only a few houses were there.

When he arrived, he was the only person in town who had a wagon and team. Because of these, he was always in demand to move or haul something.

During the five years the Hogans lived in Elkhart, he served one term as fire marshal. The town had purchased two hand-drawn hose carts. At one of the fire department meetings, the

men decided to see if there was sufficient water pressure from their new city water system and enough hose in their two carts to get the water over the roof of their new two-story school building. A timed fire drill was planned for the near future.

A few days later, the fire whistle blew, and the voluntary firemen grabbed their carts and headed for the schoolhouse, hooked the hose to the fire hydrants and went to work.

It was a rather windy Monday, washday for most of the ladies. When everyone saw where the carts were headed, the women grabbed their little ones and their long skirts and almost beat the hose carts to the school.

The fire drill was a success-almost. The hose cart on the windy side was able to send the water to the roof, but the other hose cart on the opposite side was not quite as successful, drenching everyone around.

Needless to say, the Elkhart ladies convinced their husbands another surprise fire drill to the schoolhouse would have far more reaching effects than water on the roof.

World War I made drastic changes in the lives of many people, and the Hogans were one of these families. Loyal passed his physical and was ready for a call to the Army.

He sold his dray business and bought a quarter of land six miles southwest of Moscow, where his family would be near her parents if he had to go into the service.

This farm became their home for the next quarter century.

The Hogans had five children, four girls and a boy.

The son, Marvin, was the first casualty of the Hugoton Natural Gas industry. He was killed while loading a Caterpillar tractor on a truck. The tractor overturned while being loaded to a truck from a sandy bank. Marvin was caught beneath it.

The Hogan girls attended the Hugoton High School and all but Virga still live in Stevens County. They are Dessie (Mrs. Fred Wilson), Doris (Mrs. Wendell Ham, Virga (Mrs. Wayne Barton) and Hazel (Mrs. Linly Timken).

Taken from the “History of Stevens County and Its People”, published in 1979.

The Cuban Missile Crisis Rolla History from David Stout The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis, the Caribbean Crisis, or the Missile Scare, was a 13-day affair in October 1962. Of course, I was just a high school kid, so what did I know when President Kennedy came on TV October 22, 1962 to explain to the world how serious the situation was? But it scared my mom, and in a trembling voice she told me how serious the situation was. Well, the president didn’t get my attention, but Mom sure did.

Since I didn’t know nuthin’, please allow me to quote the story: “During the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff over the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles on Cuba, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. In a TV address October 22, 1962, President John Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the missiles, explained his decision to enact a naval blockade around Cuba and made it clear the U.S. was prepared to use military force if necessary to neutralize this threat to national security. Following this news, many people feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war. However, disaster was avoided when the U.S. agreed to Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev’s offer to remove the Cuban missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba. Kennedy also secretly agreed to remove U.S. missiles from Turkey.

“After seizing power in the

Caribbean island nation of Cuba in 1959, leftist revolutionary leader Fidel Castro aligned himself with the Soviet Union. Under Castro, Cuba grew dependent on the Soviets for military and economic aid. During this time, the U.S. and the Soviets (and their respective allies) were engaged in the Cold War (1945-1991), an ongoing series of largely political and economic clashes.

“The two superpowers plunged into one of their biggest Cold War confrontations after the pilot of an American U-2 spy plane making a high-altitude pass over Cuba October 14, 1962, photographed a Soviet SS-4 medium-range ballistic missile being assembled for installation.

“President Kennedy was briefed about the situation October 16, and he immediately called together a group of advisors and officials known as the executive committee. For nearly the next two weeks, the president and his team wrestled with a diplomatic crisis of epic proportions, as did their counterparts in the Soviet Union.

“For the American officials, the urgency of the situation stemmed from the fact that the nuclear-armed Cuban missiles were being installed so close to the U.S. mainland – just 90 miles south of Florida. From that launch point, they were capable of quickly reaching targets in the eastern U.S. If allowed to become operational, the missiles would fundamentally alter the complexion of the nuclear rivalry between the U.S. and

the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), which up to that point had been dominated by the Americans.

“Both the Americans and Soviets were sobered by the Cuban Missile Crisis. The following year, a direct ‘hot line’ communication link was installed between Washington and Moscow to help defuse similar situations, and the superpowers signed two treaties related to nuclear weapons. The Cold War was far from over, though.”5 Now, all y’all might think we in little ole’ Rolla might have felt rather safe from missiles flying around Florida back in the early 1960s, feeling very protected by living right in the heart of this big country of ours, but the fact was Kansas had lots of missile silos scattered around the state, missile silos which were visible to us from our public highways.

This was particularly true around Wichita where Boeing was based at the time.

This being the case, we were fully aware it was highly likely lots of Soviet missiles already targeted Kansas so’s to knock out our missile silos. Knowing this, we didn’t feel quite so safe, feeling isolated here in Kansas. It was no wonder I heard my mom’s voice shaking as she told me about how serious things were after we listened to President Kennedy’s address to the nation 56 years ago.

And now, just to reiterate the last sentence in the quoted article, “The Cold War was far from over, though.” http://www.history.com/topics/ 5 cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis

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Thursday, August 21, 2003 The Moscow Senior Center sponsored a bus trip this past weekend to New Mexico. The group enjoying the excursion included Gen Martin, Maxine Phillips and Pauline Murray of Hugoton; Garry and ZoAnn Roland, Melvin and AnnaMarie Webb, Ralph and Ruby Jane Brewer, Wayne Comer and Jeri Davey, all of Moscow; Lila Washam of Prior, Ok., Asia Burbridge of Norman, Ok., and Shirley Comer of

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port to the Third Marine Amphibious Force stationed in South Vietnam and is one of 190 ships that make up the world’s largest naval fighting force, the U.S. Seventh Fleet.

Friday, August 24, 1923 Notice from S.C. Thomas, Sheriff of Stevens County: I will arrest any and every man or driver of car who drives through the streets of Hugoton faster than twelve miles per hour--Also anyone driving a car without headlights after night and also joy riding.

The first fireproof school building to be constructed in southwestern Kansas, the new Hugoton High School is practically completed.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

End of Summer Bash/Street Dance

The City of Moscow, Antlers, and the Moscow Rec will be sponsoring a Street Dance on August. 25, 2018 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm on Main Street. There will be Kid Games, Lemonade Stand, Adult Games, Food Vendors, and Much More!

COME JOIN US FOR A GREAT TIME!

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 23, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company v. James L. Gooch; Nina M. Gooch, deceased; Diversified Financial Services, LLC; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased. Case No. 2018-CV-000032, Title to Real Estate Involved, Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter § 60.

agreement executed by James Gooch and Nina Gooch in favor of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company.

SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY, IN AND TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TRACTS: Tract 1: The East Half (E/2) of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas; Tract 2: The East Half (E/2) of Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas; Tract 3: All of Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirtyfive (35) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas; Tract 4: The North Half (N/2) of Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirty-six (36) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas;

NOTICE OF SUIT AND ANSWER DATE To the above-named defendants and any and all other persons who are or may be concerned:

Arlyn Hanquist said that pants were selling fast at the Sidewalk Sale last Friday. We believe him! Taken from the August 1, 1968 issue of The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.

HUNT BURIED TREASURE right in your own back yard (or attic, basement and garage).

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for foreclosure (“Petition”) has been filed in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company praying for, among other things, foreclosure of a certain note and security interests concerning personal property and real property located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, with the following descriptions: James Gooch’s and Nina Gooch’s watering and irrigation equipment, including pumps, motors, generators, pipes, center pivot irrigators and sprinklers, water stock and water rights; as well as James Gooch’s and Nina Gooch’s equipment and machinery (but excluding automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, wheeled vehicles, planting and tillage equipment), watering and irrigation apparatus, pumps, motors, generators, pipes, center pivot irrigators and sprinklers, windmills, fences, fixtures, fittings, appliances, farm products, crops growing or to be grown, timber standing or to be cut, minerals or the like (including oil and gas), raw materials, inventory and work in process, all water stock and water rights, all investment property, all permits and licenses used in the operation of the real property described below, general intangibles, accounts, and other collateral described in the security

Tract 5: The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Thirtyfive (35) South, Range Thirty-six (36) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas; Tract 6: The Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Thirtyfive (35) South, Range Thirty-six (36) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas; Tract 7: The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Five (5), Township Thirty-five (35) South, Range Thirty-five (35) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Stevens County, Kansas.

The above defendants and any and all other persons who are or may be concerned ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that you have been sued in the named court and must answer or plead otherwise to the Petition filed in the court, on or before October 3, 2018.

If you fail to plead, the Petition filed will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered upon the Petition.

KENNEDY BERKLEY YARNEVICH & WILLIAMSON, CHARTERED By: /s/ James R. Angell KS Bar #19329 119 West Iron, 7th Floor P.O. Box 2567 Salina, KS 67402-2567 (785) 825-4674 [Telephone] (785) 825-5936 [Fax] jangell@kenberk.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL COURT DEPARTMENT 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v.

RODGER D. WELLINGHOFF, et. al.

Defendants.

Case No. 2018-CV-000019 Pursuant to Chapter 60 Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, in the case above numbered, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front door of the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th Street, Hugoton, Kansas, on September 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described real estate situated in the County of Stevens, State of Kansas, to-wit: Surface and Surface Rights Only, in and to: Lot Twelve (12), Block One (1),

Spikes Fifth Avenue Addition to the City of Hugoton, County of Stevens, Kansas, according to the duly filed plat thereof, Commonly known as: 306 S. Lincoln St., Hugoton, Kansas 66441, also known as 700 East 4th Street, Hugoton, Kansas 66441, including one (1) new 2000 Fleetwood 28x72 Fleetwood Carriage Hill manufactured home Serial No. TXFLX55AB05309-CG12 (the "Real Property"), to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

STEVENS COUNTY SHERIFF TED E. HEATON Submitted by: SANDBERG PHOENIX & VON GONTARD P.C. Michele M. O’Malley KS# 20760 4600 Madison Ave., Suite 1000 Kansas City, MO 64112 Tel: 816-627-5546 Fax: 816-627-5532 momalley@sandbergphoenix.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF SANDBERG PHOENIX & von GONTARD P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Solution to August 16, 2018 puzzle

Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

any college address!

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1) Classified ad rate is $ .25 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $4.00. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.50 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 (tfc23)

Pick up an application at the Premier Shop or at the office, 400 NW Ave. in Hugoton.

Must have current CDL, good MVR & be able to pass drug & alcohol test

Benefits include BC/BS health insurance and 401(k) plan

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TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

Brecheisen Hay is looking for a truck driver.

Please contact Jim at 580-651-4250 or 620-428-5657.

OTR DRIVERS WANTED

Full/Part time Class A CDL with N endorsement.

2 years min. experience and clean MVR Great starting pay, BC/BS benefits package & paid vacation

For questions, please call 620-544-2900.

Pick up application at 1525 W. 10th St. in Hugoton.

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Employment Opportunity

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Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

JOB OPENING at the

Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum 23 hours weekly. Must be able to work with the public. Some computer knowledge needed. Knowledge of Stevens County history or the willingness to learn is also needed.

Cleaning the Museum is part of the job. Lots of walking.

For information, call Stanley at the Museum 544-8751

is is accepting accepting applications applications for for aa Full-time Cook For For more more information information or or to to apply, apply, visit visit our our Web Web site site at at

www.usd210.org

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GIN WORKERS NEEDED

Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Apply at gin 3 1/2 mi. SW of Moscow Hwy 56 or call 620-598-2008. (tfc9)

United Prairie Ag, LLC, is seeking part-time help with fall harvest in our Hugoton and Moscow locations. Candidates will be required to assist in all aspects of grain operation including loading, unloading and transferring of grain. Candidate will need to be able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.

Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. Hugoton or 300 N. Road 20, Moscow.

A resume may also be sent to Human Resources at desereer@unitedpag.com

United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

YOUR NEW CAREER

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)

SPORTS WRITER

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY The Hermes is searching for a

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Stevens County Hospital is seeking eligible candidates to fill the following positions:

Sports Writer!

Full-time CNA to work the day shift on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Current Kansas licensure is required.

Successful candidate will be expected to communicate with coaches, attend local sports games and submit articles and photos with respect to The Hermes’ deadline.

This position includes a full benefits package and shift differentials for weekend shifts. Please apply at the Stevens County Hospital or online at www.stevenscountyhospital.com under the “Employment” tab.

Full-time RNs/LPNs to work nights on the Med/Surg floor of the Stevens County Hospital. Qualified candidates must have Kansas nursing licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and mileage reimbursement to nurses living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. A generous sign-on bonus is available to full-time new hires. For more information contact Dawn Maas, DON at 620-544-8511.

PRN RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Apply in person at The Hugoton Hermes, 522 S. Main

TRUCK DRIVER WANTED

For a very progressive, family-oriented company.

Competitive pay based on experience. Home every night.

Clean class A CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and paid time off.

Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Contact LATHEM WATER SERVICE, PO Box 1105, 920 S. Colorado Ulysses, Ks. 67880 620-356-3422 or email resume to walmac@pld.com

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New Wages!!!

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

Full-time CNAs needed at Pioneer Manor, both Day & Night Shifts are available and the opportunity to work as a universal worker.

Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team.

We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com (3c34)

Employment Opportunity

SCALE HELP United Prairie Ag, LLC, is looking for help with fall harvest at oru Hugoton and Moscow locations. Candidates will be required to perform scale operation, which includes by is not limited to: weigh and grade inbound and outbound grains, data entry for tickets and providing a high level of customer service. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.

Interested applicants should apply in person at 509 NW Ave., Hugoton, Kansas.

A resume may also be sent to Human Resources at desireer@unitedpag.com United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 9, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Stevens County, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Bayview Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff vs Sherrisa L. Meyer, et al.

Defendants Case No. 18CV25 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the Courthouse Steps of the Stevens County, Courthouse, Kansas, on August 30, 2018 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate: SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS

ONLY, IN AND TO: THE EAST NINETYFIVE (95) FEET OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK FIFTY-TWO (52), CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Tax ID No.: 095-135-16-0-30-04-007.00-0-00, Commonly known as 615 S Harrison, Hugoton, KS 67951 (“the Property”) MS185568 to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. ________________________ Stevens County Sheriff MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Jason A. Orr, #22222 jorr@msfirm.com 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 180 Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

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HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call 620-544-1714. (tfc15) ---------------

LOT FOR SALE: Kallenbach’s Fifth, Lot 3, Block 14 (100’x124’). 1405 S. Eisenhower $22,000. Call 703-7807770; if no answer, please leave a message. (tfc30) ---------------

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable.

One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620-544-2232. (tfc)

--------------FOR RENT: 2 affordable Mobile Homes for Rent. 1 2-bdrm and 1 3-bdrm. Available in June. Call 544-3069.(tfc20) --------------APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, central heat/air, all applicances. One car garage.

Call 620-544-1714. (tfc24) ---------------

450 sq. ft. Corner Office @1026 S. Main (tfc15)

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. References required. Call 620-5442892. (tfc30) FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home. Call 620-544-9200. (tfc34) --------------

HERMES DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5:00 PM FOR REN

Unified School District No. 209, Stevens County, State of Kansas RESOLUTION TO LEVY TAX FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND #02-18/19 Be It Resolved that: The Board of Education of the above-named school district shall be authorized to make an annual tax levy in an amount not to exceed 8 mills upon the taxable tangible property in the school district for the purpose of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, remodeling, additions to. furnishing and maintaining and equipping of school district property and equipment necessary for school district purposes, including: (1) Computer software; (2) performance uniforms; (3) housing and boarding pupils enrolled in an area vocational school operated under the board, (4) architectural expenses; (5) building sites; (6) undertaking and maintenance of asbestos control projects; (7) school buses and (8) other fixed assets, and with respect to any redevelopment district established prior to July 1, 2017, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1771, and amendments thereto, for the purpose of paying a

314 West Fourth - Neat as a pin!! Ranch style 2 bed/1 b, updated wood floors, kitchen appliances, carport, storage shed, fence, cen H/A. Great starter home!! Call today to see this nice property!

500 East 3rd St - Nice Ranch Style Brick, Open floor plan, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fence, sprinkler, unfinished part bsmt, att garage.

Call today to see this nice property!!

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Fenced-in yard, carport, sm. shed Available after July 15

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

1027 S Jackson - This charmer begs you to come on in and sit a spell! 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 ba, cen H/A, kitchen appliances, wood floors, det garage, fence and much, much more!!

Call today to see this cozy cottage!!

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ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1- and 2- bedroom apartments available

1017 S Madison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, bsmt, kitchen appliances, det garage, cen H/A, nice neighborhood! Call Karen today to see this nice property.

(Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

620-492-6608 Office tfc16

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

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Please Bring Your Own Food Containers 1042 S. Jackson Suite C tfc37

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portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by cities under the authority of KSA. 12-1744, and amendments thereto, for the financing of redevelopment projects upon property located within the school district. The tax levy authorized by this Resolution may be made, unless a petition in opposition to the same, signed by not less than 10% of the qualified electors of the school district, is filed with the county election officer of the home county of the school district within 40 calendar days after the last publication of the Resolution. In the event a petition is filed, the county election officer shall submit the question of whether the tax levy shall be authorized to the electors in the school district at an election called for the purpose or at the next general election, as is specified by the Board of Education of the above school district.

CERTIFICATE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 209, Moscow, Stevens, Grant, & Seward County, Kansas, on the 13th day of August, 2018. /s/ Pam Hittle Clerk, Board of Education

ADVERTISING & DESIGN EXPERTISE

600 S Trindle - Beautiful bi-level, 4 bd/2ba, cen H/A, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, patio deck, sprinkler, fence, att garage, mature landscape. Nice property!! Call me for details and to see the beauty!!

NEW LISTING!!!

108 E. Eighth St. - $55,000.00 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is not too far from downtown with great potential

911 S Harrison - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, elec heat, cen air, kit appliances, carport, storage building, fence. Nice property! Call today to see this nice home!!

NEW LISTING!!!

414 S. Jefferson St. - $32,600.00 This 1 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 Car Garage home makes a great starter home and is being sold as is.

1001 S Harrison - Beautiful ranch, located close to schools! 5 bed/3 bath, dine in kitchen with appliances, formal dining, finished basement, corner lot, screened patio.

Great find!! Call today to schedule a showing!!

1101 S Monroe- Nice Ranch Style home nestled on a corner location of the Kallenbach Addition. You can enjoy the massive lot space with 30,000 sf of area. The home has 3 bed/3 bath, original wood floors, thermal pane windows, cen H/A, partial finish to the basement, lots of storage area, att garage, fenced yard, in ground sprinkler system. The list goes on! Call today to see this lovely home!

815 S Jackson- Beautiful, 1.5 story, home complete with Art & Crafts Style!! This is truly "One of a Kind"!! This home has been completely renovated and restored. This home features wood floors and wood work typical of the era of the home. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern updates make this a chef's dream while still keeping the integrity of the home! 5 bed/3 b, cen H/A, WIC, and too many things to mention in this ad. Call today to view this unique property! You won't be disappointed.

146 S. Jefferson 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car detached garage Countless recent improvements throughout the home -

1204 S Madison- Nice ranch style with a full finished basement. This property has a lot to offer. 3 bed/2 bath with an additional room that could be bed/office/craft room. Deck, in ground sprinkler, attached and detached garages, storage shed. All this home needs is a new family! Located in the Kallenbach addition close to schools and merchants!

Call today to see this beauty!

TOO MANY to list!

Call 620-544-6310 to find out more

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308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!

916 S Jackson - Cute! Cute! Cute! Ranch style, 2 bed/1 ba, large kitchen w/appliances, wood floors, updated bath fixtures, fresh paint, fenced yard, det garage, storage!

Wonderful starter! Call today to see this nice property!

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

Call today!!

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

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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

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1501 S Madison - Motivated Seller! Beautiful home, excellent location! Bi-Level, 5 bed/3 b, two living/family rooms, bonus room over the garage, 2 fpl, nice updates. All this home needs is a family to love it!! Call today to see this beautiful home! We are motivated to SELL!!

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(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) Security Lights provide anytime access.

All units have concrete floors and secure locks.

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

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Lawn Care & Landscape Service

“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property”

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1403 S Jefferson- Beautiful ranch, 3 bed/3 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fpl, cov patio, 36 x 24 det garage w/heat & bath. This is truly a pleaser for the whole family. Call Karen today to view this nice property!

507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!

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515 East Eighth - Great Starter! Ranch style, 3 bd/1 ba, cen H/A, det garage. Call to see this property.

SOLD 518 Jayhawk Avenue - Beautiful ranch style on a 1.5 lots. Gorgeous oak cabinets and trim, 3 bed/2 bath, att garage, WIC, basement, fence, sprinkler, det garage and much, much more! Call to schedule your private showing!

509 Northeast Ave. - $135,000 This home is in a quiet neighborhood just across from the Christian Academy School.

It is a 3 Bedroom 1 full bath and one 3/4 bathroom Home. This is a nice home to raise a family in a quiet town and a quiet neighborhood with a great school district.

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passenger bumper of the Pontiac. There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles.

Monday, May 7, 2018, Enrique Fernandez, age 60, of Haverhill, Ma., was traveling westbound on Highway 51 in a 2012 GMC when he blew a tire out, lost control, left the roadway on the north side, went into the ditch and rolled once. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Monday, April 23, 2018, John Carrillo, age 52, of Liberal was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 2004 Chevy Impala when a he struck a deer, crossed the centerline and went into the west ditch, striking an electrical pole, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its roof.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Friday, April 20, 2018, Jose Hernandez-Deniz, age 51, of Hardesty, Ok., was traveling westbound on County Road J in a 2007 GMC Sierra when an animal came out in front of him, he swerved, left the roadway and went into the north ditch, hitting a utility pole There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Tara Jennings, age 45, of Houston, Tx. was traveling westbound on Highway 56 in a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage when she went off the road on the south side, traveled through a wheat field, struck a ditch on the east side of County Road 27, went airborne and landed in another wheat field on the west side of County Road 27.

There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Thursday, April 12, 2018, Kendra Bozarth, age 25, of Liberal was traveling southbound on County Road 26 in a 2017 Ford Fusion when she struck a deer.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Monday, March 26, 2018, a 17 year old juvenile from Moscow was traveling eastbound on County Road V in a 2003 International when the front tire caught the south shoulder. The driver tried to pull the vehicle back up onto the roadway and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its side on the road, then it slid into the north ditch where it

came to rest upside down facing southwest. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Friday, March 23, 2018, Allie Redford, age 27, of Denver, Co. was stopped before the train tracks on County Road Y just west of the Highway 56 intersection in a 2013 Honda CRV, when she proceeded to the yield sign and continued into the intersection. She struck a 1998 Chevy Blazer driven by Jorge PerezGranillo, age 50, of Moscow.

There were injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Sunday, March 18, 2018, Ivonne Sanchez, age 20, of Guymon, Ok., was traveling northbound on Highway 25 at the intersection for Highway 51 in a 2016 Chevy Cruz when she went through the intersection and ran off the road on the west side, missing the rail road crossing and jumping the rail road tracks, ending in the west ditch of County Road 5. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Uriel Garcia, age 18, of Garden City was traveling westbound on Highway 51 in a 2008 Chevy Silverado when he swerved to miss a deer, lost control of the vehicle, entered the south ditch causing the vehicle to overturn. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Saturday, March 3, 2018, Dawson Duncan, age 30, of Hugoton was doing doughnuts at the mix strip on Cemetery Road in a 2001 Jeep Wrangler, when his vehicle hit a hole, causing it to roll several times, coming to rest on its side.

There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Thursday, March 1, 2018, Eduardo Nunez, age 36, of Ulysses was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 2017 Ford F350 when he struck a deer.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Andreas Flores, Jr., age 62, of Ulysses was traveling northeast bound on Highway 56 in a 2013 Suzuki SX4 when he attempted a turn onto County Road V, did not turn sharp enough and struck the culvert on the north side of County Road V.

There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Leony Grace Diendo, age 18, of Elkhart was traveling eastbound on County Road D in a 2005 Ford Focus when an unknown tractor trailer attempted a left hand turn onto County Road D and struck the driver’s side of her vehicle.

The tractor trailer left the scene.

There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Michael Hartsock, Jr., age 30, of Garden City was traveling southbound on Highway 25 in a 2002 Chevrolet, when he struck a cow.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Friday, January 19, 2018, Ralph Jones, Jr. age 65 of Rolla was traveling westbound on County Road D in a 2017 Honda Accord when he struck two cows.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Sunday, January 14, 2018, Gabriela Martinez, age 18, of Keyes, Ok. was traveling eastbound on County Road D in a 2000 Honda CRV when she went off the road into the south ditch, causing the vehicle to roll one time and land on its wheels.

There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018, Roberto Hernandez, age 35, of Moscow was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 2006 Chrysler 300 when he struck a calf. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017, Santos Reyes, age 37, of Santa Ana, Ca. was traveling Southbound on Highway 25 in a 2013 Dodge, when he stopped at the intersection of Highway 56, proceeded across Highway 56 and struck the trailer of a westbound 1997 Peterbuilt being driven by Tony Braddock, age 44, of Manhattan. There were no injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Michael Kuehler, age 27, of Moscow was traveling southbound on County Road 20 in a 2008 Pontiac G8 when he struck a calf on the roadway. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Monday, December 18, 2017, Jose De Jesus Serna, age 61, of Guymon, Ok., was traveling northbound on Highway 25 in a 2014 Kenworth when he struck a cow. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Monday, December 18, 2017, Jeffery Meyers, age 48, of Deerfield was traveling northbound on Highway 25 in a 2016 GMC when he struck two cows in the roadway. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Monday, December 18, 2017, Kobee Barnett, age 18, of Hugoton was traveling southbound on County Road 11 in a 2005 Ford F150, when he lost control of the vehicle, went into the ditch and rolled. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, Devin Kraisinger, age 22, of Hugoton was traveling westbound on County Road P in a 2004 Ford F350, when he went left of center and sideswiped an eastbound 2015 Chevy Colorado being driven by Thomas Schechter, age 66 of Hugoton.

There were no injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Friday, December 8, 2017, Logan Litton, age 23, of Ulysses was traveling westbound on County Road Q in a 2011 Ford F250 when he struck a deer.

There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Thursday, December 7, 2017, Thomas Wallace, age 53, of Glendale, Az., was eastbound on Highway 56 in a 2016 Freightliner, when he crossed the centerline, entered into the westbound lane and sideswiped a 2005 Ford F250, being driven by Jose Madrid, age 75, of Guymon, Ok. There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017, Manuel Paez, age 42, of Liberal was traveling westbound on County Road Q in a 2004 Chrysler, when he lost control of the vehicle, began to fishtail, spun around and went into the south ditch backwards, causing the vehicle to roll one time and land on its wheels. There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Michael Willis, age 70, of Hugoton was traveling southbound on County Road 18 in a 2009 Dodge, pulling a trailer, when he struck a 2016 Ford F150 that was unoccupied and illegally parked on the west side of County Road 18.

There were no injuries and minor damage to both vehicles.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, William Fox, age 53, of Liberal was traveling eastbound on County Road D in a 2005 Ford F250 when he struck a cow. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Friday, November 24, 2017, Jesus Rivera-Dominguez, age 49, of Hugoton was traveling eastbound on Highway 51 in a 2001 GMC Yukon when he was struck by a 2006 Mercury driven by Kathleen Taylor, age 61, of Rogers, N.M., who had failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 20, causing the Yukon to roll. There was a fatality, several injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Thursday, November 23, 2017, Octavio Pena, age 51, of Hugoton was traveling southwest bound on Highway 56 in a 2017 Chevy Silverado when he struck a deer.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Friday, November 17, 2017, Billy Blackmore, age 72, of Goodwell, Ok., was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 1998 Freightliner, when he went of the shoulder on the east side of the road, went into the ditch, causing the tractor and trailer to roll 1/2 times, coming to rest on the passenger side. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Jose Membrenolozano, age 32, of Liberal was traveling westbound on Highway 51 in a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, when he struck a deer. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Jacqueline Fuentes, age 21, of Santanta was traveling eastbound on County Road Y in a 2004 Ford F150, when she ran off the road on the north side, hit a culvert, causing the vehicle to roll over, landing on the passenger side. There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Sunday, November 5, 2017, Rustyn Fillmore, age 33, of Hugo-

ton was traveling westbound on County Road P in a 2015 GMC Yukon, when she struck a deer.

There was no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Friday, November 3, 2017, Ashely Devora, age 18, of Ulysses was traveling northbound on County Road 20 in a 2007 Chevy Cobalt when she was struck by a 2007 Chevy Silverado traveling eastbound on County Road Y, being driven by a 16 year old juvenile from Moscow who had failed to yield at the stop sign.

There were injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Saturday, October 28, 2017, Carlos Badillo-Cruz, age 21, of Hugoton was traveling eastbound on County Road D in a 2007 Jeep when he struck a cow.

There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Friday, October 27, 2017, Samantha Moore, age 30, of Hugoton was traveling westbound on Sixteenth Street in a 2002 Chevrolet when she struck a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu being driven by Sayra Chavez, age 21, of Hugoton who was in the intersection of Industrial Street, causing both vehicles to go into the ditches. There were injuries and major damage to both vehicles.

Friday, October 6, 2017, Jesus Torres-Chacon, age 50, of Holcomb was traveling eastbound on Morton County Road N in a 2001 Dodge Pickup, when he passed into Stevens County and the roadway transitioned from asphalt to dirt. He lost control of the vehicle, went into the north ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn, landing on its side.

There were injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Rick Kanhai, age 54, of Elkhart was traveling westbound on County Road D in a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta when he struck a deer. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Thursday, September 21, 2017, Troy Johnson, age 38, of Moscow was traveling westbound on Highway 56 in a 2014 Ford Pickup when he saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. He pulled onto the right shoulder, opened the hood and the entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames.

There were no injuries and major damage to the vehicle.

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